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CITY OF CENTRAL POINT
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
February 2 - 6:00 p.m.
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission members, Tom Van Voorhees (chair), Amy Moore, Jim Mock, Pat
Smith, Kay Harrison, Brad Cozza, Chris Richey
IV. CORRESPONDENCE
V. MINUTES
Review and approval of the January 19, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
VII. BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing to consider Resolution No.887 forwarding a favorable recommendation to
the City Council to amend the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan General Land
Use Map (Major) adding roughly 444 acres to the Central Point Urban Growth Boundary
(UGB) including portions of Urban Reserve Areas (URAs) CP -2B, CP -3, CP -4D and CP -
6A. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment includes a change to the Urban
Growth Boundary Management Agreement (UGBMA) adding two (2) new policies. File
No. CPA -19001.
VIII. DISCUSSION
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
X. MISCELLANEOUS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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City of Central Point
Planning Commission Minutes
December 1, 2020
Meeting Held Via Zoom and in person
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:04 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Tom Van Voorhees (chair), Kay Harrison, Amy Moore, Chris Richey
and Jim Mock were present via zoom. Brad Cozza, was present in person. Also in attendance
were Community Development Director Tom Humphrey (via zoom), Stephanie Holtey,
Principal Planner (in person Matt Samitore, Public Works Director, (via zoom) Justin
Gindlesperger, Community Planner (via zoom) and Karin Skelton, Planning Secretary (in
person).
III. CORESPONDENCE
IV. MINUTES
Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the December 1, 2020 minutes. Jim Mock
seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Kay Harrison, yes; Amy Moore, yes; Brad Cozza, yes;
Jim Mock, yes; Chris Richey, abstain. Motion passed.
V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
There were no public appearances.
VI. BUSINESS
A. Public hearing to consider a Tentative Subdivision Plan for the development
of a 5 -lot residential subdivision, to be known as Covington Court. The project site is
located in the Residential Single Family (R-1-6) zoning district and is identified on the
Jackson County Assessor's map as 37 2W 11D, Tax Lot 500. Applicant: Jason Artner.
Tom Van Voorhees read the rules for a quasi-judicial public hearing. The commissioners had
no conflicts of interest, ex parte contact or bias to declare.
Mr. Gindlesperger described the proposed subdivision as a 1 acre property at the intersection of
Pittview Avenue and Covington Court. He said the tentative plan proposes frontage
improvements along both streets. There are adequate services available for the proposed
subdivision. He said it is consistent with the existing development pattern and is within the
minimum and maximum density. Each lot complies with the lot dimension standards in the R-1-
6 zoning district.
Mr. Gindlesperger explained that during the review of the application, it was noted that the
development will need to address storm water management and identify how surface water
runoff will be conveyed and treated. The west side of Covington Court features a rolled curb
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that is ineffective in directing large amounts of runoff. Homes on the proposed lots must be
constructed high enough to provide positive drainage away from the house.
He added that currently the County has jurisdiction of the road however the city is negotiating to
take over jurisdiction.
The Public Hearing was opened
Lisa Turner, 998 Covington Court.
Ms. Turner said she was concerned about parking. She said there have been parking issues in
the past. Mr. Gindlesperger answered the street would be widened, sidewalk would be
constructed and that there would be parking on one side of the street. He added Public Works
would make the decision regarding which side of the street would have parking at the time of the
street improvements. Fire District 3 would be involved to assure a fire lane was adequate. The
Commissioners discussed various parking scenarios.
Ms. Turner asked if garbage pickup would be able to continue down the length of the street or if
it would be too narrow. Mr. Gindlesperger said Rogue Disposal had been notified of the
development and had not made any comments.
The Pubic Hearing was closed.
Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution 845 approving a tentative plan for a 5 lot
subdivision to be known as Covington Court subject to conditions of approval. Brad Cozza
seconded the Motion.
The Commissioners discussed the subdivision lots and driveway access. Mr. Samitore said each
lot would have driveway access on Covington Court. The corner lot would be allowed one
access on Covington and one on Pittview if the applicant requests it.
ROLL CALL: Kay Harrison, yes; Amy Moore, yes; Brad Cozza, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Chris
Richey, yes. Motion passed
B. Public Hearing and consideration of a Major Modification to the White Hawk
Master Plan concerning the Phasing Plan and the Site Plan and Housing Plan in Proposed
Phase 1. The 18.91 acre project site is located on property identified by the Jackson
County Assessor's Map as 37S 2W 03 Tax Lots 2700 and 2701. The Master Plan area
includes land zoned Low Mix Residential (LMR) and Medium Mix Residential (MMR).
Modifications to approved plans are subject to the requirements set forth in CPMC 17.09
and are limited in scope to the proposed changes. Applicant: White Hawk Properties/KDA
Homes; Agent: Urban Development Services, LLC. Fine No. MOD — 20005.
Principal planner Stephanie Holtey gave an overview of the original White Hawk Master Plan
and the proposed modifications. She said the applicant proposes to build Phase 3 first and Phase
1 last. She reviewed correspondence received last night and this afternoon from residents in the
area expressing concern regarding developmental impact on local wells and traffic.
Ms. Holtey explained the original Master Plan. She stated the White Hawk Master Plan included
a traffic impact analysis and an environmental assessment.
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She added the Master Plan was approved by the Planning Commission on November 3, 2015.
The new owner of the property has requested modification of the Master Plan.
She said the scope of this meeting is not to review the Master Plan itself, only the proposed
changes. She said the applicant originally presented findings of fact for a minor modification
however after review, staff recommended that due to the changes in alley access and housing
design it should come before the Planning Commission. She added the changes amend the
phasing plan, the site plan for proposed Phase 1 and the housing design.
The proposed change to the phasing plan changes phase 3 to phase 1. To comply with the
master plan requirements, the applicant proposes to realign the intersection of Gebhard and
Beebe Road to provide a safe turning radius. Proposed phase 2 is the Park and Phase 3 includes
the apartment development. Aside from timing, no changes are proposed to either Phase 2 or 3
at this time. There will also be frontage improvements along Beebe and Gebhard Road.
The city has performed a realignment study for Gebhard Road. Beebe Park Drive and White
Hawk Way will have roundabouts to accommodate the future Gebhard Road realignment.
Ms. Holtey clarified that when the traffic impact analysis was prepared for the original master
plan it identified an impact to the intersection of Beebe and Hamrick Roads. When 107 PM Peak
Hour trips are generated it will trigger the installation of a signal The Planning commission
imposed a 96 PM Peak hour Trip cap after which no additional development can occur until the
signal is complete. The proposed change in the phasing plan provides for a 96 PM Peak Hour
trip cap which will allow construction to continue without triggering the construction of a signal
until the last phase of the project.
She said the proposed changes to the building design represent a departure from the original
Master Plan approval, including reduction in building materials and architectural details. The
change to contemporary design reflects a more minimalist fagade. The proposal meets the
residential fagade requirements for single family housing types by providing varied rooflines,
vertical articulation, use of two primary building materials (i.e. horizontal lap siding and panel
siding) adequate window and door area and use of alley loaded garages.
She reviewed the master plan conditions of approval.
Soil Mitigation. The approved Master Plan sets forth conditions approval relative to the timing of
construction and mitigation of arsenic contamination in the soil. The prior owner of the property
completed all soil mitigation actions per an approved mitigation plan. On August 14, 2019, the
City the Department of Environmental Quality issued a No Further Action letter.
The proposed modification requires no further action to remediate contaminated soils.
Shallow Well Mitigation. To avoid potential impacts of the development process on the water table and
shallow wells, the prior property owner was required to survey and sample identified wells in the vicinity
of the project site. This work was completed between December 2015 and April 2016 and a report was
prepared including recommended mitigation actions for the design and construction of underground
utilities. Per the Public Works Staff Report dated January 4, 2021, the Applicant is required to address the
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shallow well mitigation requirements prior to Civil Improvement Plan approval and the start of
construction.
Staff recommends that the Planning commission approve Condition No. 2 that the Applicant satisfy all
Public Works conditions of approval in the Staff Report dated January 4, 2021.
Ms. Holtey stated that all existing conditions of approval still apply. She added Emergency services has
requested renaming streets Park Street another street Beebe Park drive be renamed to not be similar to
existing street names.
She said block length complies with standards. The right of way dedication accommodates future
roundabouts and the trips generated are 40.64 pm peak hour trips which is within the 96 PM peak hour
trip cap.
Ms. Holtey reviewed the issues raised in the two letters she had received.
She said In general the concerns had to do with the impact of the underground utilities on the shallow
local wells. When the original master plan was approved there was a condition of approval which
required the applicant to send certified letters to all of the property owners within the East Side TOD area
to request input so they could identify the shallow wells, survey their depth and verify that the mitigation
action plan for the shallow wells was sufficient to minimize any potential impact on the shallow wells.
Letters were sent between December 2015 and April 2016. The results were evaluated and a mitigation
plan was created as a condition of approval.
Both letters raised concerns about the location of the construction of storm drain line on Gebhard Road.
It was noted that at some time the storm drain would be relocated from Gebhard Road to the east to White
Hawk Way and Beebe Park Drive.
Matt Samitore stated it appears the previous applicant had indicated the main line storm drain, instead of
coming down Gebhard, could be diverted to Beebe Park Drive and White Hawk Way to connect with a
new manhole near Beebe road intersection. When phases 2 & 3 occur that will still happen.
He explained that because the ditch on Gebhard Drive was eliminated by the curb, gutter and sidewalk, it
would be absolutely necessary to put in a storm drain line on Gebhard Dive to transmit the water from the
streets during a major storm water event. This is necessary to allow for safe travel for vehicles. He said
the storm drain line needs to exist. He added the city is certainly willing to work with the engineer and
developer to limit that line. However should there be a downpour, streets will flood if there are not
adequate storm drains. He stated the city's position would be that it adhere to the mitigations provided
by the Apex report for all construction of storm drains. The storm drain line on Gebhard should be
shallow about 3-4 feet and there is no way to eliminate it completely.
Ms. Holtey said the second concern was that the revised phasing plan would route all traffic onto Gebhard
Road in the initial phase of construction. She said that will be the case during phase one. There are no
criteria in our municipal code that would prevent that from happening. The number of trips during PM
Peak Hours is 40.64 which is considerably less that the 96 trip cap.
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Mr. Samitore stated the signal light at Hamrick and Beebe Road would not be required until the number
of PM Peak Hour trips exceed the cap. He added there would be left turn lanes installed on Gebhard and
Beebe Rd. Mr. Samitore explained the applicant was proposing less development in phase 1 than the
original Master Plan so a new traffic study was not warranted.
Mr. Samitore added the signal proposed for Hamrick Pine streets and for Hamrick and Beebe Roads were
going out for bids within the next month so the design of both signals would begin.
The commissioners clarified the improvements would include curb, gutter and sidewalk on the east side
of Gebhard and improvements of half street plus 10 feet on the west side but not curb, gutter and
sidewalks. That would happen as properties on the west side annexed into the city. On Beebe Road
which is already completely in the city, improvements would be constructed on both sides of the street as
development occurs. Ms. Holtey said there was a comment in one of the letters regarding the growth rate
for the City of Central Point. She explained that the Portland State University Population forecast did
indicate a high growth rate and was taken into consideration. She added that the distribution of growth did
not occur equally over the entire city and the area in the Eastside TOD has not developed much. The
existing traffic impact analysis takes this into account.
Ms. Holtey reminded the Planning Commission the scope of this application is limited to the proposed
changes to the original Master Plan which was approved in 2015. The appeal period for that approval
expired in Nov. 16, 2015.
She asked if anyone had questions about any issues in the correspondence. There were no questions
The Public Hearing was opened.
Mark Knox, Urban Development Services
Mr. Knox stated he has asked Jim Higday, civil engineer, Amanda Spencer, hydrologist and Robb
Mayers, the Applicant to help address any issues or questions. He said the modifications are
straightforward. The Applicant will comply with the conditions of approval of the original master plan.
Additionally there was no problem with the request from Emergency Services to change the street names.
He reviewed the changes to the phasing plan as set forth in the staff report. Mr. Knox stated the proposed
phase 1 would include 32 units and 16 accessory units above the garages. With this phase there would be
significant improvements along Gebhard and Beebe Road. He said phase 2, which was the park, would
probably be done at the same time as phase 1.
He described the proposed units and architecture and said the architect, Ralph Tahran was available for
questions as well. The proposed units would have solar access and significant open space. The alleys
would be combined to one alley, 25 feet wide and it would have curb, gutter and sidewalk which would
create a pedestrian friendly access to the park. He reviewed the parking accommodations for all units.
And stressed the benefits and affordability of the accessory dwelling units.
The commissioners expressed approval of the solar component and asked Ms. Spencer about the impact
on shallow wells. Ms. Spencer stated she had done the original well study for the Master Plan. She stated
it had not changed. The mitigation measures in the conditions of approval were still in place and should
work to mitigate any impact on the wells.
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Matt Samitore said in 2005 the City had installed new water lines, laterals and boxes to the homes on
Beebe and Gebhard Roads. The city will provide water free for a year to residents who want it and they
can keep their wells for irrigation. That offer is still in effect to anyone who requests it.
The commissioners asked about the timing of the second and third phases.
Mr. Knox responded they intend to do the park at the same time as phase 1 if feasible. It will depend on
the cost after the engineering has been completed.
Amy Moore asked how wide the lots were. Most are 29 feet wide and would accommodate 3 cars parked
across.
Matt Samitore added the streets are full collector or full residential streets with parking on both sides with
the exception of Gebhard Road.
The commissioners discussed various options for guest parking noting it was especially difficult with no
Parking on Gebhard Road.
Mr. Samitore suggested that if the Left turn lane on Gebhard Road was shortened, that might leave
enough room in the Right of Way to accommodate some parking on Gebhard. Mr. Knox agreed that
might be a good option and said they would need to collaborate with the City to revise the plan.
Public Hearing was closed.
Chris Richey made a motion to approve resolution 885, consideration of a Major Modification to the
White Hawk Master Plan concerning the Phasing Plan and the Site Plan and Housing Plan in Proposed
Phase 1. The 18.91 acre project site is located on property identified by the Jackson County Assessor's
Map as 37S 2W 03 Tax Lots 2700 and 2701. Amy More seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL: Kay Harrison, yes; Amy Moore, yes; Brad Cozza, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Chris Richey, yes.
Motion passed.
B. Public Hearing and consideration of a 32 -lot Tentative Subdivision Plan for Phase 1 of the
White Hawk Master Plan. The project site is located in a portion of property identified on the
Jackson County Assessor's Map as 37S 2W03 Tax Lots 2700 and 2701. Phase 1 is within the MMR,
Medium Mix Residential zone in the Eastside Transit Oriented Development (ETOD) District.
Tentative Plans are subject to the requirements in CPMC 16.10 and the zoning standards for the
MMR zone in CPMC 17.65.
Tom Van Voorhees stated the rules would stand as previously read. The commissioners had no conflicts
of interest, ex parte contact or bias to declare.
Stephanie Holtey reviewed the Tentative Subdivision Plan for the revised Phase 1 of the Master Plan.
She explained this was a Tentative Plan along with street improvements and Right of Way dedication and
reserve acreage for phases 2 and 3. She said the site is located within both the LMR and MMR districts.
Ms. Holtey outlined the process and approval criteria for a Tentative Plan. She said in this instance it will
be necessary to insure the improvements comply not only with the Public Works Standards but with the
mitigation measures in the shallow well report. Street frontage improvements will extend all the way
down Gebhard and around the corner to Beebe Road.
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She said the Tentative Plan contained extensive information on existing and proposed conditions. The
lots comply with zoning standards. Complies with TIA of 2014. This development does not trigger the
signal at Beebe and Hamrick Roads. The environmental mitigation has been completed on the park.
Removing the contaminated soil and capping it. DEQ has approved the mitigations.
She said the civil improvements will need to comply with the mitigation items in the conditions of
approval.
Ms. Holtey said the Planning Commission could impose a condition that plan prior to civil improvement
approval the applicant shall coordinate with the Public Works Department to explore options for on -street
parking on Gebhard Road.
Public Hearing was opened.
There were no comments or questions
The Public Hearing Was Closed.
Chris Richey made a motion to approve resolution 886, consideration of a 32 -lot Tentative Subdivision
Plan for Phase 1 of the White Hawk Master Plan. With the added condition. The project site is located in
a portion of property identified on the Jackson County Assessor's Map as 37S 2W03 Tax Lots 2700 and
2701 with the added condition. Kay Harrison seconded the motion.
The commissioners discussed the parking issues and the traffic issues. They asked about the timeline and
traffic controls when Gebhard Road was extended and the bridge over Bear Creek was constructed. Matt
Samitore described the current plans for the project.
ROLL CALL: Kay Harrison, yes; Amy Moore, yes; Brad Cozza, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Chris Richey,
yes. Motion passed.
VII. DISCUSSION
Development Update
• The UGB Amendment joint meeting with the County will be February 2, 2021.
• Les Schwabb was beginning construction
• The chiropractic office on Biddle continues construction
• The Nelson Building on Freeman Road has begun construction
• Mr. Humphrey took a tour of the Reed building today.
• Dominos has opened
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VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
X. ADJOURNMENT
Chris Richey moved to adjourn the meeting. Kay Harrison seconded the motion. All members said
"aye". Meeting was adjourned at 8:31p.m.
Planning Commission Chair
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w Community Development
STAFF REPORT CENTRAL Tom Humphrey, AICP, Director
POINT
February 2, 2021
Proposal Summary
Consideration of a Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment to provide a twenty-year land supply
for forecast residential, non -industrial employment and parks and open space land. The
proposed amendment would add approximately 444 acres to the City's Urban Growth Boundary
(UGB) and provide general land use designations on the General Land Use Map in the Land
Use Element that will be effective upon annexation. The proposal also includes an amendment
to the Urban Growth Boundary Management Agreement (UGBMA).
Applicant: City of Central Point; File No.: CPA -19001.
Approval Criteria,
Staff Source
Stephanie Holtey, Principal Planner
Background
The Oregon Land Use Planning System provides a framework for cities and counties to
anticipate and proactively respond to growth in a manner that aims to minimize impacts to
valuable farm, forest and natural resources. The Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) is a key feature
of this program in that it requires cities to establish a 20 -year land supply for its urban land
needs. These are lands that are potentially eligible to be annexed into city limits. To amend the
UGB, cities must demonstrate there is a need for the type of urban land being added, that
needed land cannot be provided in the existing UGB and selected lands reflect priorities
established in ORS 197.298. Alternative boundary locations must be compared based a variety
of factors that are weighed and balanced. At the conclusion of the comparative analysis, the
City and County must both approve amendments to their respective comprehensive plans for a
UGB amendment to occur. At this time, the City is requesting a Major Amendment to the City of
Central Point and Jackson County Comprehensive Plans to add residential, non -industrial
employment, core parks and open space land needed for 20 -years of growth.
Project Description:
The City's UGB Amendment proposal is based on the most recent Portland State University
Population Research Center (PRC) Coordinated Population Forecast for Jackson County and
Urban Growth Boundaries and analysis of housing, employment and parkland needs (See
Attachment I" — Land Need (pages 7-19). The proposed location is based on the state
requirements summarized above, as well as performance indicators in the Regional Plan
Element relative to minimum average density, land use and transportation concept plans, and
mixed-use/pedestrian friendly areas (See Attachment 1 — Location (pages 20-25), Land Use
(pages 26-31).
Additionally, the proposal includes a text amendment to the Urban Growth Boundary
Management Agreement (UGBMA). The UGBMA is part of the Regional Plan Element and sets
forth policies and procedures related to the joint management of lands in the UGB. The purpose
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of the proposed amendment is to assure that prior to annexation, lands will remain rural and the
potential of these lands to efficiently accommodate urban land needs remains intact.
Issues
There are five (5) issues relative to this application as follows:
Regional Plan Compliance, Density. As Part of the Greater Bear Creek Valley
Regional Plan, the City committed to providing for a minimum average gross density of
6.9 units per acre until 2035 and 7.9 units per acre from 2036-2060 for lands newly
added to the UGB. At this time, the City's residential zone code has not been updated to
meet the minimum average gross density standard in the areas newly added to the
UGB.
Comment: The minimum average density for the 2019-2039 planning period is 7.04 units
per gross acre. Staff recommends Condition No. 1 requiring the City to update the
residential zoning codes prior to annexation of lands from the newly added UGB lands.
2. Environmental Planning. The City does not have a complete inventory of all
environmental resources for the proposed UGB expansion areas as required by Goal 5.
Comment: Since the UGB land will remain rural and subject to County land use and
zoning requirements, staff recommends that the Goal 5 planning be completed prior to
annexation (See Condition No. 2).
3. Public Facilities Planning. The City's Public Facilities Element does not include the
proposed UGB expansion areas. To complete the update to the Public Facilities Element
consistent with Statewide Planning Goals 11 and 12, the City needs to update its public
facility master plans for water, stormwater and transportation.
Comment: The City is in the process of updating its Water System Master Plan and
Stormwater Master Plans to include the proposed UGB expansion areas. Additionally
funding has been secured to begin an update the Transportation System Plan beginning
in July 2021. Staff recommends Condition No. 3 requiring completion of its Goal 11 and
12 planning prior to annexation.
4. Public Comments. The City and County have received written testimony in favor of and
in opposition to the proposed UGB Amendment (Attachments 2-7).
Testimony in favor of the proposal addresses the following:
• Ability of the proposal to address shortage of residential land, which is much
more pronounced for the region following the fires last summer;
• Availability of consolidated acreage in CP -6A by an owner group that is eager to
annex into the City and support urban development;
• Extensive public process including robust participation by both city and county
residents who may be impacted by the decision.
Testimony in opposition of the proposal addresses the following:
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• Concern regarding future construction of Boes Park adjacent to the Boes
Subdivision in CP -4D due to concerns about traffic safety, homeless camps, and
fire danger.
• Concern that the proposed UGB Amendment misuses high quality farm land for
development. It is recommended that the UGB Amendment not include land
suited for farm use.
• Concerns about traffic and pollution becoming more like California.
• Concern about commercial and high density residential land being proposed and
lack of parks and open space shown.
• Opposition to cookie -cutter and unattractive development.
• Concern that urban development will cause noise disturbing the quiet currently
experienced in rural areas.
• Impact of proposed high density residential and neighborhood commercial land in
CP -6A use on mature native oaks and desire to see this area designated as
parks and open space.
• Traffic impacts at Haskell and Pine Street does not appear to have been
considered in the Traffic Impact Analysis.
• Concern about fire impacts and the need to consider lessons learned from recent
wildfires in California and Southern Oregon.
Comment:
The City's UGB Amendment selects lands from Urban Reserve Areas (URAs)
established following a decade long process to evaluate and select lands to
accommodate future urban growth. The Regional Problem Solving process recognized
that Central Point is surrounded by high value farmland. Eight (8) URAs were
established for the City to consider as first priority lands when expanding the UGB. In
recognition of the City's geography and the need to minimize further impacts to high
value farm land, the City agreed to the highest average minimum gross density of all
communities in the Greater Bear Creek Valley. This requires the need for some high
density lands and an overall increase the City's minimum densities. To address livability,
the City's Land Use Element requires that when land is zoned at annexation, the
standards and criteria in the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay be applied.
The TOD zones require master plans that address provision of parks and open space,
circulation and access, site planning and building design. Examples of TOD communities
include Twin Creeks, Snowy Butte Station, and White Hawk (starting construction in
Phase 1 soon). Although urban development will result in some impacts, these will be a
function of the development process and not UGB expansion.
The proposed inclusion of City -owned land for future construction of Boes Park is
consistent with the Parks Element. At this time the park has not been designed;
however, it is expected that the design process will invite public input and incorporate
lessons learned from recent fires, concerns about homeless camps, and traffic
mitigation. Other opens spaces are shown when under public ownership (i.e. City,
County, Bear Creek Greenway). Parks and open space is not shown on private property
to avoid Takings issues.
The Traffic Impact Analysis studied 25 existing intersections, including Haskell at West
Pine Street and 11 proposed intersections (See Attachment 1, Exhibit 5: Attachment
"E").
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5. Agency Comments. The City notified affected governmental agencies of the proposed
UGB Amendment and received letters from Rogue Valley Sewer Services (Attachment
8) and Jackson County Roads (Attachment 9).
Comment: The agency comments received are consistent with feedback provided during
the pre -application process. Jurisdictional transfer of roads and consideration of sewer
construction needs are addressed in the City's application. No further action is needed.
Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law
The proposed Major Comprehensive Plan to the City's General Land Use Map and UGBMA has
been evaluated against the applicable criteria below and found to comply as evidenced in the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (Attachment 1) as conditioned:
• Urban Growth Boundary Management Agreement. [See pages 32-371.
Statewide Planning Goals: Goal 1, Citizen Involvement; Goal 2, Land Use Planning;
Goal 3, Agricultural Lands; Goal 4, Forest Lands; Goal 5, Natural Resources, Scenic and
Historic Areas, and Open Spaces; Goal 6, Air, Water and Land Resources Quality; Goal
7, Areas Subject to Natural Disasters; Goal 8, Recreational needs; Goal 9, Economic
Development; Goal 10, Housing; Goal 11, Public Facilities and Services; Goal 12,
Transportation; Goal 13, Energy Conservation; and,Goal 14, Urbanization. [See pages
38-44].
• Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660 Division 24, Urban Growth Boundaries. [See
pages 45-54].
• OAR 660-012-0060, Transportation planning Rule Plan and Land Use Amendments.
[See pages 55-581.
• Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 197.298, Priority of land to be included in the UGB.
[See pages 59-601.
• City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan: General Policies; Citizen Involvement
Element; Population Element; Economic Element; Parks Element; Land Use Element;
Regional Plan Element; Public Facilities Element; Transportation System Plan; and,
Urbanization Element. [See pages 68-1171.
• City of Central Point Municipal Code (CPMC) 17.76, Comprehensive Plan and Urban
Growth Boundary Amendments. [See pages 118-1191.
Attachments
Attachment 1 —
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Attachment 2 —
Mallums Letter dated September 8, 2020
Attachment 3 —
Mallums Letter dated October 13, 2020
Attachment 4 —
Taylor Road Property Owner Group Letter dated January 5, 2021
Attachment 5 —
Sakraida Letter dated January 19, 2021
Attachment 6 —
Vickoren Email dated January 18, 2021
Attachment 7 —
Pastorino Letter dated January 24, 2021
Attachment 8 —
Rogue Valley Sewer Services Letter dated January 14, 2021
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Attachment 9 — Jackson County Roads Letter dated January 14, 2021
Attachment 10 — Recommended Resolution No. 887
Conditions of Approval
Prior to annexation of lands newly added to the UGB, the City shall:
1. Amend its residential zoning codes to adopt minimum average gross densities as
required by the Regional Plan;
2. Update the Environmental Element (Goal 5 and Goal 7) of the Comprehensive Plan;
3. Update the following public facility master plans as necessary to identify needed
improvements and program them into the City's Capital Improvement Program:
Transportation System Plan (Goal 12), Water system Master Plan and Stormwater
Master Plan. Based on the updated master plans, the City will update its Public Facilities
Element (Goal 11).
Action
Consider the Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment and forward a recommendation to the
Central Point City Council to 1) Approve; 2) Approve with Modifications; or 3) Deny the
application.
Recommendation
Approve Resolution No. 887 forwarding a recommendation to the City Council to approve the
Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment application per the Staff Report dated February 2,
2021.
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Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law
Central Point Urban Growth Boundary Amendment
City File No.: CPA -19001
County File No.: TBD
Before the City of Central Point City Council and the Jackson County Board of Commissioners is
consideration of an application to amend the Comprehensive Plan adding approximately 444 gross acres
to the Central Point Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) to provide residential, employment, and parks and
open space to accommodate forecast growth for the next 20 -years, 2019-2039.
Applicant:
City of Central Point
140 South 3rd Street
Central Point, OR 97502
1. Introduction
Findings of Fact
and
Conclusions of Law
The City of Central Point requests an amendment to the City and County Comprehensive Plans to add
approximately 444 acres of land (51 tax lots) for residential, employment, parks and open space, and
associated public facility uses. The proposed UGB amendment ("UGB Amendment") responds to the
following:
Forecast Growth. The City is expected to add 7,216 people to its population between 2019 and
2039 primarily as a result of net in -migration.' To accommodate growth Central Point will need
housing, employment opportunities, parks and public facilities.
Land Needs Exceed Buildable Land Supply. The City does not have a sufficient buildable land
supply for housing2'3, commercial and other employment' 5, and parks6 to accommodate growth.
Due to the City's efforts over the past 20 -years to increase land use efficiency through Transit
Oriented Development (TOD), performance zoning, imposing maximum density and off-street
parking standards, and adoption of a minimum average density over the next 50 -years', the City
is now looking to expand its UGB.
• Availability of Urban Reserve Areas (URAs). Adoption of the Greater Bear Creek Valley
Regional Plan as the City's Regional Plan Element of the Comprehensive Plan (City Council
Ordinance No. 1964) established eight (8) URAs that are first priority lands available for UGB
expansion.
' Portland State University Population Research Center, "Coordinated Population Forecast for Jackson County and
Urban Growth Boundaries." June 2018.
2 City of Central Point Residential Buildable Lands Inventory. Ordinance No. 2053, March 14, 2019.
3 City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan Housing Element. Ordinance No. 2057, April 11, 2019.
4 City of Central Point Employment Buildable Lands Inventory. Ordinance No. 2058, June, 11, 2019.
5 City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan Economic Element. Ordinance No. 2059, July 11, 2019.
6 City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan Parks Element. Ordinance No. 2045, July 19, 2018.
7 City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan Regional Plan Element. Ordinance No. 1964, August 9, 2012.
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The purpose of these findings is to demonstrate that the City's proposed UGB Amendment is consistent
with the Urban Growth Boundary Management Agreement (UGBMA) between the City and County, and
the goals and policies of the Statewide Planning Goals, Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon Revised
Statutes; the County's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Ordinance, and the City's
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
1.1 Application
The Central Point UGB Amendment application constitutes a Major Revision per the Central Point and
Jackson County Urban Growth Boundary Management Agreement (UGBMA). In accordance with City
Council Resolution No. 1599 (Exhibit 1), the City of Central Point requests the following land use
approvals:
1. Amend the Jackson County Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map (Legislative) to add 444
gross acres and 51 tax lots to the Central Point UGB (Figure 1, Exhibits 2-3). The proposed
amendment is to retain the County land use and zoning designations as "Urbanizable Area"
until such time the properties are annexed into the City.
2. Amend the Central Point Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map (Legislative) to add 444 acres
to the Central Point UGB and designate land uses for the properties to be included (Figure 2).
3. Transfer jurisdiction of the following roadways from Jackson County to the City of Central
Point per the Urban Reserve Area Management Agreement (URMA):
• Beebe Road from Hamrick to Gebhard Road;
• Gebhard from Beebe Road to Wilson Road;
• Grant Road from the Twin Creeks Crossing to Beall Lane; and,
• Taylor Road from Silver Creek Drive west to the proposed westerly UGB boundary.
4. Amend the UGBMA to add Urban Growth Policy 1(D) as follows, "Prior to annexation of
urbanizable lands, no land division shall be approved by the County which creates lots less
than forty (40) acres in size." (Exhibit 4)
The following supportive actions will occur prior to annexation of lands added to the UGB:
1. Amend Central Point Municipal Code Title 17 to adopt gross density requirements and
development standards consistent with the City's minimum average density commitment per
the Regional Plan Performance Indicator 2.5.1 (County) /4.1.5.1 (City).
2. Amend the Public Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan including updated public
facility master plans that include the adopted UGB expansion areas.
3. Amend the Environmental Element to complete Goal 5 planning for the UGB areas.
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Figure 1, Proposed UGB Expansion Areas, City & County Comprehensive Plans
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1.2 Procedural Requirements
The subject application is a major legislative UGB Amendment (Type IV) subject to joint city and county
review in accordance legislative procedures in Jackson County Land Development Ordinance (LDO).
Amendments to the UGB are governed by the Urban Growth Boundary Management Agreement
(UGBMA) between Jackson County and the City of Central Point adopted per Ordinance No. 2001
(Exhibit 1). The proposed UGB Amendment is a Major Revision, which is subject to mutual City and
County review.
1.3 Approval Criteria
The above amendments are governed by the UGBMA between the City and Jackson County and
additional state, county and local criteria as set forth below:
1.3.1 Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS)
ORS 197.298 — Priority of Land to be included in urban growth boundary
1.3.2 Statewide Planning Goals/OARS
Goal 1 — Citizen Involvement
Goal 2 — Land Use Planning
Goal 3 — Agricultural Lands
Goal 4 — Forest Lands
Goal 5 — Natural Resources, Scenic and Historic Areas and Open Spaces
Goal 6 — Air, Water, Land Resources Quality
Goal 7 — Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards
Goal 8 — Recreational Needs
Goal 9 — Economic Development
Goal 10 —Housing
Goal 11 — Public Facilities and Services
Goal 12 — Transportation
Goal 13 — Energy Conservation
Goal 14 — Urbanization
Goals 15-19 — Address Willamette Valley and Ocean and Coastal Resources, which do
not apply to the City.
1.3.3 Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR)
OAR 660-024 — Urban Growth Boundaries
1.3.4 Jackson County Comprehensive Plan
Regional Plan Element: Performance Measures 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.13, 2.17, 2.18, 2.20
Transportation System Plan: Policies 4.2.1-I, 4.2.1-P, 4.2.1-Q, 4.2.1-R, 4.2.1-S, 4.3.2-A,
4.3.2-B
Urban Lands Element: Policy 1
Map Designations Element
1.3.5 Jackson County Land Development Ordinance (LDO)
Section 3.7.3(E)
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1.3.6 City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan
General Policies
Citizen Involvement Element
Population Element
Housing Element
Economic Element
Parks Element
Land Use Element
Regional Plan Element
Public Facilities Element
Transportation System Plan
Urbanization Element
1.3.7 Central Point Municipal Code (CPMC) 17.76 — Comprehensive Plan and
Urban Growth Boundary Amendments
1.4 Exhibits
Exhibit 1
— City Council Resolution No. 1599
Exhibit 2
— Jackson County Application Form
Exhibit 3
— Tax Lot Inventory
Exhibit 4
— UGBMA with proposed revisions
Exhibit 5
— Location Analysis Report
Exhibit 6
— Maps
Exhibit 7
— Regional Plan Progress Report
Exhibit 8
— Mailing Labels
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2 Central Point UGB Amendment Background
The City's UGB Amendment aims to provide a sufficient inventory of land that is both available and
suitable for urbanization over a 20 -year planning period. The current UGB was first established in 1983
and amended in 2014 and 2015 to add roughly 50 acres of open space and industrial land. Aside from
these minor amendments, no land for housing or commercial employment has been added to Central
Point's UGB in 36 -years. Based on the most recent analysis of land needs, the City's forecast population
growth for the 2019-2039 planning period requires more land for housing, jobs, and parks than is
available in the current UGB. Given the City's efforts to increase land use efficiency over the years, there
is little opportunity to further extend the life of the current UGB to accommodate the 20 -year land need.
Consequently, the City is proposing a major UGB Amendment to add land for needed housing, jobs and
parks.
In 2012 the City adopted the Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Plan as the City of Central Point
Regional Plan Element ("Regional Plan"). The Regional Plan established eight (8) Urban Reserve Areas
(URAs) that serve as first priority land for UGB amendments. The Regional Plan includes twenty (20)
performance indicators, including but not limited to minimum average density commitment for lands
newly added to the UGB from the URAs, and requirements to prepare conceptual land use and
transportation plans and meet benchmarks for providing new housing and employment in mixed-
use/pedestrian friendly areas. The performance indicators have influenced the determination of the City's
land need for housing and the location of proposed UGB expansion areas.
UGB Amendments are governed by state, county, and city criteria designed to minimize impacts to
valuable agriculture and forest lands, while promoting compact and livable urban development. To
accomplish this, the City evaluated its land need needs relative to forecast growth and considered
opportunities to accommodate growth within the current urban area. Subsequently the City established a
study area and evaluated lands based on priorities and criteria set for in the Oregon State Administrative
Rules (OARs), Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan to identify
the most suitable location for the Central Point UGB.
2.1 Land Need
The City's land needs are set forth in Table 1 and the Central Point Comprehensive Plan, including the
following Elements:
• Population Element (Ordinance No. 2030) — Adopts the most recent Portland State University
Coordinated Population Forecast for Jackson County and Urban Areas and sets forth the number
of persons per household based on historic trends in Central Point.
• Residential Buildable Lands Inventory (BLI), Land Use Element (Ordinance No 2053) — Adopts
the updated inventory of available buildable lands for the 2019-2039 planning period. The
Residential BLI finds that there are 105 acres of buildable lands available and likely to develop
during the 2019-2039 planning period.
• Housing Element (Ordinance No. 2057) — Adopts the City's analysis of housing needs based on
the PRC Forecast and Residential BLI to determine the City's residential land needs.
• Employment Buildable Lands Inventory, Land Use Element (Ordinance No. 2058) —Adopts the
updated inventory of available buildable lands for employment use based on use and parcel size.
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The Employment BLI finds that the City has 147 acres of buildable employment lands likely to
develop over the 2019-2039 planning period. Most of the vacant lands that are available and
likely to develop are for industrial and retail use.
Economic Element (Ordinance No. 2059) — The Economic Element was prepared in accordance
with Goal 9 and acknowledged by DLCD. It sets forth the City's gross employment land needs
over the short- and long-term, identifies the needed site types by use, and the City's target
markets for employment capture.
Parks and Recreation Element (Ordinance No. 2045) - The Parks and Recreation Element sets
forth the inventory of current parkland in the UGB and land in the URAs outside the UGB that
are owned by the City, and identifies performance standards for core parks (i.e. community and
neighborhood), and associated land needs to provide core park recreation opportunities for the 20 -
year planning period.
Table 1, Summary of 20 -year land need by land use category
Housing
Need
Employment
Parks
Persons per
Regional Job
Level of 3.5 acres per
Households
2.5
Growth
28,840
Service (LOS) 1,000 Residents
(Total)'
Standard
Household
2 887
CCP Job
6.8%
2039
26,317
Increase
Capture Rate
Population
Average Gross
7.04
Total CCP Job
1,948
Total Parkland
92.1
Density10
Growth
Acres Needed
Needed Gross
Commercial:
Existing
Residential
Needed Acres
Parkland Acres
37.29
Acres
410
Buildable
83
61
Acres
21
Add'tl Acres
Buildable
Institutional
Residential
Needed Acres
Acres"
105
Buildable
18
0
Acres
18
Add'tl Acres
Other
Needed Acres
Additional
Buildable
0
Core Parkland
Additional
Acres
Acres Needed
55
34
Needed Gross
Add'tl Acres
305
TOTAL
Residential
Acres
EMPL. ACRES
NEEDED:
NET
74
GROSS
93
TOTAL ADDITIONAL LAND NEED:
453
8 City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan Population Element, 2019-2039.
' City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan Economic Element, 2019-2039.
10 City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan Regional Plan Element, 2015-2035.
11 City of Central Point Residential Buildable Lands Inventory, 2019-2039.
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To address the identified land needs and deficient available buildable land supply inside the current urban
area, the City is amending its UGB (Table 2).
Table 2, Proposed UGB by Location and Land Use Classification
For the purposes of this UGB Amendment, the City discounted environmentally constrained lands and
existing right-of-way to determine `reasonably developable' acreage as defined in the Regional Plan
(Table 3 and Exhibit 5).12 When establishing the study area, the City eliminated SFHA lands with the
exception of 3.4 acres in CP -2B. The SFHA land at this location is owned by Jackson County. Following
the Pre -Application Conference, the City modified the proposed land use from Medium Density
Residential to Parks and Open Space per the County's suggestion. Based on this land use adjustment, the
SFHA discount was not necessary since open space and parks are generally compatible with floodplains.
Table 3. Central Point UGB Proposal with Reasonably Developable Acreage
Land Use Analysis C 1 CP -6A Total
Residential
Proposed UGB
Land Use by
Gross Acreage
1
235
366
Expansion
17
0
0
17
34
Gross Residential (Minus Parks)
113
Area by
1
218
332
Environmental Constraints:
Bear
Totals
URA
High Risk Flood Hazard Area
Core
N/A
Creek
Existing
N/A
Mapped Wetlands
Residential
Employment
Parks Open
Space
Greenway
ROW
3
0
0
0
3
Existing Right -of -Way
3
0
0
6
9
Reasonably Developable Residential Acreage
107
0
1
212
320
Employment
Gross Acreage
13
20
0
5
38
Environmental Constraints:
0
High Risk Flood Hazard Area
0
0
0
0
For the purposes of this UGB Amendment, the City discounted environmentally constrained lands and
existing right-of-way to determine `reasonably developable' acreage as defined in the Regional Plan
(Table 3 and Exhibit 5).12 When establishing the study area, the City eliminated SFHA lands with the
exception of 3.4 acres in CP -2B. The SFHA land at this location is owned by Jackson County. Following
the Pre -Application Conference, the City modified the proposed land use from Medium Density
Residential to Parks and Open Space per the County's suggestion. Based on this land use adjustment, the
SFHA discount was not necessary since open space and parks are generally compatible with floodplains.
Table 3. Central Point UGB Proposal with Reasonably Developable Acreage
Land Use Analysis C 1 CP -6A Total
Residential
Gross Acreage
130
0
1
235
366
Parks Adjustment
17
0
0
17
34
Gross Residential (Minus Parks)
113
0
1
218
332
Environmental Constraints:
High Risk Flood Hazard Area
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mapped Wetlands
3
N/A
N/A
0
3
Total Environmental Constraints
3
0
0
0
3
Existing Right -of -Way
3
0
0
6
9
Reasonably Developable Residential Acreage
107
0
1
212
320
Employment
Gross Acreage
13
20
0
5
38
Environmental Constraints:
0
High Risk Flood Hazard Area
0
0
0
0
0
Mapped Wetlands
0
1 0
0
0
0
Existing Right -of -Way
0
1 2
0
3
" Oregon Department of State Lands, Statewide Wetland Inventory Mapper. https://mgps.dsl.state.or.us/swi/
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Total Adjustments
0
0
0
0
0
Reasonably Developable Employment Acreage
13
18
0
5
35
Parks & Open Space
Total Buildable Residential Acres
105
Additional Needed Gross Residential Acres
305
Core Parks
17
0
21
17
55
Bear Creek Greenway
0
15
0
0
15
Open Space
4
1
0
0
1
Gross Parks and Open Space Acreage
21
16
21
17
71
TOTAL GROSS UGB ACREAGE
147
36
22
240
444
TOTAL REASONABLY DEVELOPABLE ACREAGE
136
18
22234
410
The following sections present evidence from the City's Comprehensive Plan Elements used to support
this UGB Amendment application.
2.1.1 Residential Land
Over the 2019-2039 planning period, the City's projected to add 7,216 people equivalent to 2,887 new
households. Most of the growth in housing is expected to result from people moving to Central Point
from in -migration. According to the Housing Element, single-family detached owner -occupied housing
will continue to be the preferred housing type followed by multi -family housing. A summary of the City's
residential land needs is provided in Table 4.
Table 4, Projected Residential Buildable Land Need,
2019-2039
2018 Pop.
2032 Forecase
2039 Forecast'
19,101
23,662
26,317
Population Increase
7,216
Persons/HH
2.50
Household Increase
2,887
Average Gross Density
7.04
Needed Gross Residential Acres
410
Total Buildable Residential Acres
105
Additional Needed Gross Residential Acres
305
' Portland State University Population Research Center, Preliminary Estimate, 2
2 Portland State University Population Research Center, Coordinated
Population Forecast for Jackson County, its Urban Growth Boundaries (UGB),
and Area Outside UGBs 2018-2068
3 Based on PSU Interprolation Worksheet
' City of Central Point Population Element, 2017 - 2037
5 City of Central Point Regional Plan Element, 2015 - 2035
6 City of Central Point Buildable Lands Report, 2019 - 2039, Table 5. Infill
Availability Adjusted Buildable Vacant Land by Comprehensive Plan
The City has not added any residential lands to its urban area since the UGB was established in 1983.
Since that time, the City has implemented several efficiency measures that have contributed significantly
to increased land use efficiency and longevity of the residential land supply (Table 5).
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Table
5, Residential efficiency measures summary
No.
Description
I
Increases in the permitted density on existing
Increased in 2000 and 2013 in the TOD and ETOD:
residential land
min. density increased from 3.1 to 7.7 units per acre.
2
Financial incentives for higher density housing
May be considered as part of the City's Housing
Implementation Plan (HIP).
3
Provisions to allow density bonus in exchange for
City has allowed PUDs since 1989. These allow
amenities
exceptions for amenities.
4
Removal or easing of approval standards or
Per the HIP, the City is working on evaluating and
procedures
amending standards.
5
Minimum density ranges
Minimum density standards were established in 2006.
6
Redevelopment and infill strategies
The City approved a HIP, which includes looking at
infill and redevelopment. Strategies.
7
Authorization of housing types not previously
Per the HIP, the City is preparing text amendments to
allowed
allow Cottage Housing.
8
Adoption of an average residential density
Per the Regional Plan, the City adopted an average
standard
density standard (6.9/7.9 u/ac, gross)
9
Rezoning or re -designation of nonresidential land
The City has not proposed re -designating
nonresidential land due to needs for employment.
10
Minimum/Maximum parking standard
The City adopted a minimum/maximum parking
standard in 2006 to increase efficiency.
11
Infill participation increase
In the BLI/Housing Element, the City increased infill
participation increase from 6% (historic) to 20%
(next 20 -years).
The proactive approach to increasing land use efficiency satisfies the criteria in ORS 197.296(9). The
most significant of these include adopting Transit Oriented Development (TOD) regulations and
minimum density standards in residential zones, and increasing forecast infill participation rates for the
2019-2039 planning period as compared to historic rates.
2.1.1.1 Transit Oriented Development
The City adopted Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District and Corridor regulations in 2000,
which were applied to 435 acres and later expanded in 2013 to include an additional 125 acres.
This measure has increased density and more livable community areas by allowing more diverse
housing types, providing minimum parks and open space requirements for each dwelling unit,
allowing lots to be clustered around large common open spaces and parks, and providing
opportunities for mixed uses and multi -modal transportation options. The result in an average
density of 7.9 to 12.8 units per acre within master planned TOD developments (i.e. Twin Creeks,
Snowy Butte Station and Cascade Meadows). Expansion of the TOD District in 2013 on the
City's east side increased the planned minimum gross density for that area from 3.1 units per acre
to 7.7 units per acre.
2.1.1.2 Minimum Density
Prior to 2006 the City had a maximum density standard in its residential zones based on the
assumption at the time that developers would favor larger numbers of units. This wasn't the case.
As shown in the Housing Element, adoption of minimum density standards contributed
significantly to increasing the City's average gross density from 3.77 units per gross acre (1889 -
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1979) to 8.42 units per gross acre (2006-2018).13 Although the increase for the time period is
partly associated with increased demand for multifamily housing post -recession, it clearly shows
that minimum density standards have been effective in increasing overall land use efficiency
within the current UGB.
Table 6, City of Central Point Housing Inventory by Type and Land Use Classification,
1889 through 1979
Source: City of Central Point 2019 Residential BLI
Table 7, City of Central Point Housing Inventory by Type and Land Use Classification, 1980-2018
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Attached
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Triplex
Apartment
Home
Park
Residential
Living
Units
Density
VLRes
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-
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45
1.20
LRes
1,256
1
6
3
4
4
76
1,274
3.32
Mites
215
8
18
15
39
1
-
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15
296
4.29
HRes
167
53
20
15
232
5
53
1
60
493
7.12
Total Units
1,683
9
44
33
275
10
53
12
75
108
3.77
Percentage of Total
80%
0%
2%
2%
13%
0%
3%
0%
%
0%1
100%
Source: City of Central Point 2019 Residential BLI
Table 7, City of Central Point Housing Inventory by Type and Land Use Classification, 1980-2018
Source: City ofCentral Point 2019 Residential BII
Table 8, City of Central Point Housing Inventory by Type and Land Use Classification, 2006-2018
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Land Use Classification
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Attached
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Home
Park
Residential
Living
Units
Density
VLRes
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49
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5
76
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4.14
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130
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7.85
HRes
358
53
171
12
439
114
287
11
60
1,505
9.56
Total Units
3,564
249
12
569
119
363
11
75
5 091
5.
Percentage of Total
70%
;%
0%
11%
2%
7%
0%
1%
100°
Source: City ofCentral Point 2019 Residential BII
Table 8, City of Central Point Housing Inventory by Type and Land Use Classification, 2006-2018
13 Tables 6-9, Housing Element.
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Table 9, City of Central Point Housing Inventory by Type and Land Use Classification, 2010-2018
Source: City of Central Point 2019 Residential BU
Prior to annexing lands newly added to the UGB, the City will be amending the minimum
densities in residential zoning districts to achieve the minimum average density set forth in the
Regional Plan. Recommended minimum densities for zones associated with the proposed land
use designations are listed in Table 10. These zones support a variety of housing types needed to
respond to market demands and provide options that include but are not limited to the preferred
housing types identified in the Housing Element.
Table 10, Residential Land Use Classifications
Minimum Maximum
District Density/Gross Acre Density/Gross
Very Low Density Residential VLRes
SuggestedZoning
'
-- Maximum
Lot Size
Number and Type of Dwelling Units
4
9,000 s. ft.
35,000 s. ft.
Low Density Residential (LRes)
R-1-6 6
8
4,000 sq. ft.
Mobile
R-1-8 5
6
Total
7,000 sq. ft.
R-1-10 4
5
SFR
SFR
Mobile
Home
Mixed Use
Assisted
Developed
Net
Gross
Land Use Classification
Detached
Attached
Duplex Triplex Apartment Home
Park
Residential
Living
Units
Density
Density
VLRes
-
-
- - - -
-
-
-
-
-
-
LRes
144
21
4 - - -
-
-
-
169
6.32
5.06
MRes
94
17
12 - 71 -
-
-
15
209
11.51
9.21
HRes
28
82
110
27.55
22.04
Total Units
238
66
16 153
15
488
9.98
7.99
Percentage of Total
49%
14%
3% 0% 31% 0%
0%
0%
3%1
100%
Source: City of Central Point 2019 Residential BU
Prior to annexing lands newly added to the UGB, the City will be amending the minimum
densities in residential zoning districts to achieve the minimum average density set forth in the
Regional Plan. Recommended minimum densities for zones associated with the proposed land
use designations are listed in Table 10. These zones support a variety of housing types needed to
respond to market demands and provide options that include but are not limited to the preferred
housing types identified in the Housing Element.
Table 10, Residential Land Use Classifications
Minimum Maximum
District Density/Gross Acre Density/Gross
Very Low Density Residential VLRes
SuggestedZoning
'
-- Maximum
Lot Size
R -L 1
4
9,000 s. ft.
35,000 s. ft.
Low Density Residential (LRes)
R-1-6 6
8
4,000 sq. ft.
6,000 sq. ft.
R-1-8 5
6
6,000 sq. ft.
7,000 sq. ft.
R-1-10 4
5
7,000 sq. ft.
9,000 sq. ft.
Medium Density Residential (MRes)
7 10
3,000 sq. ft.
5,000 sq. ft.
7 10
3,000 sq. ft.
5,000 sq. ft.
High Density Residential (HRes)
R-3 15
20
N.A.
N.A.
MMR 15
20
N.A.
N.A.
HMR 20
50
N.A.
N.A.
Source: City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, 2018-2038.
2.1.1.3 Infill Participation Increase
Historically, residential infill projects have accounted for a low percentage (6% of the land
demand)14. Infill lots by their nature are more difficult to develop due to existing development
constraints and cost. As part of the Residential Buildable Lands Inventory and Housing Element,
the City committed to increasing the rate of infill participation in residential land use from 6% to
20%. This aligns with the City's housing policies and a recently approved Housing
Implementation Plan (HIP) that establishes a 5 -year action plan to increase housing supply and
encourage affordability. The City will be looking at regulatory changes to remove barriers and
ease the approval process by enacting more clear and objective standards. The City recently
updated its regulations to eliminate barriers to constructing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
14 Residential Buildable Lands Inventory, 2019-2039.
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Additional actions to be evaluated include incentives to promote housing infill projects through
Urban Renewal and other programs.
As a result of the actions taken to promote a more compact development form, there is limited capacity
(i.e. 105 acres) to accommodate housing needs inside the current urban area. Consequently 305 gross
additional acres are needed to meet the City's 20 -year housing needs.
2.1.2 Employment Lands
The City evaluated its employment needs based on the requirements in OAR 660-009-0015.15 This
requires reviewing national, state, regional and local economic trends, identifying types and numbers of
sites needed to accommodate growth, inventorying vacant employment lands, and assessing the
community's potential for growth.
Over the 2019-2039 planning period, the City is expected to see a 38% increase in its population
accounting for 7% of the County's forecast population growth. The City's analysis assumes that job
growth over the planning period will be proportional to the population capture rate (Table 11).
Table 11, City of Central Point Job Capture Rate, 2019-2039
Central Point's Capture Rate of Job Growth 1 1 6.2%1 7.3%1 6.8%
Source: 2019 PRC Coordinated Population Forecast, Jackson and Josephine Counties
According to the Employment Buildable Lands Inventory (BLI), the City has 633 acres of employment
lands in the urban area. 16 There are 61 commercial and 87 industrial acres available and suitable for
development with most of the vacant acreage in the industrial category. Based on evaluation of parcel size
by industry type, the Employment BLI shows that large, medium and small sites for office use, and large
sites for retail use are deficient in the urban area.
15 City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan Economic Element, 2019-2039. Ordinance No. 5059. July 11, 2020.
16 The Employment BLI (Ordinance No. 2058) was prepared in accordance with OAR 660-024-0050(1) to inventory
employment land available over a 20 -year planning period in accordance with OAR 660-009-0015.
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Average
Popualtion Share,
City/County
Estimated 2019
Estimated 2039
2019-2039215
Central Point's Population 17
19,101
26,317
Jackson County s Population 16
219,270
264,951
Josephine County's Population
86,423
97,377
Total Population of Both Counties
305,693
362,328
Central Point's Capture Rate of Job Growth 1 1 6.2%1 7.3%1 6.8%
Source: 2019 PRC Coordinated Population Forecast, Jackson and Josephine Counties
According to the Employment Buildable Lands Inventory (BLI), the City has 633 acres of employment
lands in the urban area. 16 There are 61 commercial and 87 industrial acres available and suitable for
development with most of the vacant acreage in the industrial category. Based on evaluation of parcel size
by industry type, the Employment BLI shows that large, medium and small sites for office use, and large
sites for retail use are deficient in the urban area.
15 City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan Economic Element, 2019-2039. Ordinance No. 5059. July 11, 2020.
16 The Employment BLI (Ordinance No. 2058) was prepared in accordance with OAR 660-024-0050(1) to inventory
employment land available over a 20 -year planning period in accordance with OAR 660-009-0015.
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Figure 3, Vacant Acreage by Percentage Distribution and Parcel Size
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The City is poised to experience growth across all sectors of the economy over the 20 -year planning
period and is especially well suited to accommodate growth in specialty foods, trucking and
transportation, healthcare and retail services. In total, this City is expected to add 1,948 new jobs by 2039
(Table 12).
Table 12, Central Point's 20 -year Job Forecast by Industry
Central Point's Total Job
Southern Oregon's Growth Capture at 6.8%
20 -Year Job of Regional Forecast
Industry Sector Forecast202 (2039)
Construction & Natural Resources
4,280
289
Manufacturing
1,900
128
Transportation & Utlilities
660
45
Wholesale Trade
200
14
Subtotal Industrial Jobs
7,040
476
Retail Trade
1,960
132
Financial
640
43
Services (professional, business, health,
private education, hospitality, infonmtion)
14,500
980
Subtotal Commereial/Services Jobs
17,100
1,155
InstitutionaUGovernment 1,640 111
Other 3,060 207
Total New Jobs 28,840 1,948
The City calculated land needs using the employee/acre ratio provided in the Department of Land
Conservation and Development (DLCD) Industrial and Other Lands Analysis Guidebook. t' Based on
comparison of needed acres with the buildable acres by employment sector, the City identified a need to
add 23 gross acres including commercial and institutional/government uses to accommodate short-term
employment growth and 93 gross acres by 2039 (Table 13).
17 According to the DLCD Industrial & Other Employment Lands Guidebook, there are typically 8-12 industrial
sector jobs per acre, 14-20 commercial and service sector jobs, 6-10 institutional and government jobs per acre, and
6-10 other employment jobs per acre.
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Table 13, Central Point's Employment Land Needs
As part of this UGB Amendment, the City is proposing 35 acres of employment land, including large and
medium sites for retail and office, as well as spatially appropriate employment lands to serve mixed-
use/pedestrian friendly neighborhoods in CP -2B and CP -6A.
2.1.3 Parks & Open Space Lands
Parks and recreation provide many community benefits to health and wellbeing, the economy,
environment and overall quality of life. Accordingly, the City has set forth several objectives to provide
high quality, diverse parks and open spaces to assure equitable access for all residents. The Parks Element
articulates Central Point's vision and objectives for parks and recreation, inventories the existing parks
system, identifies gaps needed to attain parkland performance standards and sets forth policies needed to
achieve the City's long-term parks and recreation objectives. The UGB Amendment proposal aims to
include parkland and open spaces consistent with the City's identified land needs and policies to optimize
parks and recreation benefits as the City grows over the 2019-2039 planning period.
The Parks Element evaluates parkland needs within the current urban area and the City's URAs. The
analysis evaluates the existing parks system relative to the City's preferred level of service standards as
follows:
• Core parks target level of service standard is 3.5 acres per 1,000 residents. Core parks include
Community and Neighborhood Parks:
o Community Parks provide diverse facilities are designed for organized or intensive
active recreation use, such as organized sports or similar sport activities. They are
generally 10-40 acres in size and serve residents within a 2 -mile drive, walk or bike ride.
o Neighborhood Parks reflect traditional parks design concepts that provide for
unstructured, unorganized play and limited active and passive recreation. They are
typically 0.25 to 5 acres in size and serve residents within 'h mile.
• Open Space lands have no numeric level of service standard. Land acquisition for open space is
typically associated with preserving sensitive natural areas and providing connections between
neighborhoods and regional trail networks, such as the Bear Creek Greenway.
At this time, the City has roughly 18 acres each of Community Park and Neighborhood Parks and 82
acres of open space lands. The City also has pocket parks, special recreation facilities (e.g. Joel Tanzi
Skate Park, Civic Field, and Skyrman Arboretum) and 4.9 miles of trails that offer both active and passive
forms of recreation for Central Point residents and visitors.
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Gross Employment
New Buildable Acres
Acres Needed, 2019-
Short -Term Gross Acres
Sector
Needed by 2039
2039
Needed, 2019-2024
Industrial
-
-
-
Cormnercial/Service
21
27
7
Institutional/Government
18
23
6
Other/Uncovered Employment
34
43
11
Total Employment
74
93
23
As part of this UGB Amendment, the City is proposing 35 acres of employment land, including large and
medium sites for retail and office, as well as spatially appropriate employment lands to serve mixed-
use/pedestrian friendly neighborhoods in CP -2B and CP -6A.
2.1.3 Parks & Open Space Lands
Parks and recreation provide many community benefits to health and wellbeing, the economy,
environment and overall quality of life. Accordingly, the City has set forth several objectives to provide
high quality, diverse parks and open spaces to assure equitable access for all residents. The Parks Element
articulates Central Point's vision and objectives for parks and recreation, inventories the existing parks
system, identifies gaps needed to attain parkland performance standards and sets forth policies needed to
achieve the City's long-term parks and recreation objectives. The UGB Amendment proposal aims to
include parkland and open spaces consistent with the City's identified land needs and policies to optimize
parks and recreation benefits as the City grows over the 2019-2039 planning period.
The Parks Element evaluates parkland needs within the current urban area and the City's URAs. The
analysis evaluates the existing parks system relative to the City's preferred level of service standards as
follows:
• Core parks target level of service standard is 3.5 acres per 1,000 residents. Core parks include
Community and Neighborhood Parks:
o Community Parks provide diverse facilities are designed for organized or intensive
active recreation use, such as organized sports or similar sport activities. They are
generally 10-40 acres in size and serve residents within a 2 -mile drive, walk or bike ride.
o Neighborhood Parks reflect traditional parks design concepts that provide for
unstructured, unorganized play and limited active and passive recreation. They are
typically 0.25 to 5 acres in size and serve residents within 'h mile.
• Open Space lands have no numeric level of service standard. Land acquisition for open space is
typically associated with preserving sensitive natural areas and providing connections between
neighborhoods and regional trail networks, such as the Bear Creek Greenway.
At this time, the City has roughly 18 acres each of Community Park and Neighborhood Parks and 82
acres of open space lands. The City also has pocket parks, special recreation facilities (e.g. Joel Tanzi
Skate Park, Civic Field, and Skyrman Arboretum) and 4.9 miles of trails that offer both active and passive
forms of recreation for Central Point residents and visitors.
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Based on evaluation of forecast growth, the City needs approximately 55 acres of core parkland. Figure 4
shows the distribution of core park target acquisition areas including the CP -2B and CP -6A expansion
areas. The City owns land in CP -4D planned to be developed as Boes Park. This will be a core park that
must be brought into the UGB before funding and parks development can occur. Other core parks
location will be generally consistent with the locations identified in Figure 4 with the exact location being
determined as a function of development through the master planning process.
Although no open space is identified as needed due to the absence of a numeric performance standard, the
City proposes inclusion of open space parcels on Bear Creek in CP -2B and CP -3 to preserve sensitive
natural areas and to take jurisdiction of Bear Creek Greenway lands that are currently surrounded by the
City limits.
Figure 4, Core Parkland Needs/Distribution Map
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2.1.4 Public Facility Land Needs
Public Facilities and services are necessary to accommodate the City's growth in a timely, orderly and
economic manner. The needs for water, stormwater, transportation and sewer services in terms of facility
type, location, and capacity are defined in the City's Master Plans for water, stormwater and
transportation, and by Rogue Valley Sewer Services (RVSS) for sewer. For the purposes of this UGB
Amendment, land needs are reported as gross acreage including up to 25% for public facilities such as
streets and schools.18
To better understand capacity issues, improvement needs and cost, the City hired Brown and Caldwell to
evaluate the proposed UGB expansion areas on the water system, and Southern Oregon Transportation
Engineering to prepare a Traffic Impact Analysis. The UGB expansion areas do not include improved
storm drainage systems, so it will be necessary to complete facility planning for stormwater prior to
annexation. RVSS evaluated sewer and concluded that the proposed expansion areas can be served by
existing sewer infrastructure with a mainline extensions in CP -6A and CP -2B.
2.1.4.1 Water System Master Plan Update
The City is in the process of updating its Water System Master Plan, which evaluates the existing storage,
piping and distribution system relative to growth and performance standards for municipal water systems.
Early in the planning process for the UGB Amendment, the City requested evaluation of high priority
areas for inclusion in the UGB as part of the alternative boundary scenario planning O. Following a public
process, the City Council selected a preferred alternative and adjustments were made to incorporate
public comments and add land for employment use in CP -3. A more extensive technical analysis was
conducted to identify potential system deficiencies and capital improvements needed to accommodate
growth over the 2019-2039 planning period. Results of this analysis are provided in Technical
Memorandum No. 2, which is attached to the City's Location Analysis Report (Exhibit 5).
The report found that when the City takes down the existing 1M Gallon water storage tank in town due to
its age, its replacement will need to be upsized to 2M Gallons to accommodate growth inside the urban
area and proposed UGB expansion areas. Additionally, piping and distribution improvements will be
needed to maintain adequate fire flows. The improvements are being added to the Capital Improvement
Project list and water financing plan, as necessary demonstrate that adequate water facilities and services
are planned or available at the time of annexation. Expansion of the City's water system will occur as a
function of development, including construction facilities to serve new subdivisions and site
developments and System Development Charges (SDCs) pay for the impact of development on the larger
water system.
2.1.4.2 Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)
Southern Oregon Transportation Engineering was hired to evaluate the impacts of the proposed UGB
Amendment on existing and planned infrastructure. Although the requirement to comply with the State
Transportation Planning Rule does not apply to UGB Amendments that retain County zoning
designations until annexation, the City's municipal code requires a TIA for any proposal that amends a
comprehensive plan land use designation. Additionally, the TIA provides important information regarding
the adequacy of state, county and some city facilities over the planning period and identifies mitigation
that can be applied to assure the transportation network continues to meet applicable performance
standards as the City grows. The TIA is provided as an attachment to the City's Location Analysis Report
(Exhibit 5).
" OAR 660-024-0040(10).
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The TIA studied 25 existing intersections and 11 new intersections based on planned improvements and
feedback received from Jackson County Roads, the Oregon Department of Transportation and City of
Central Point Public Works Department. Based on the Study Area, City staff submitted a request to the
Transportation Demand Analysis Unit (TPAU) evaluate alternative growth scenarios using the Rogue
Valley Metropolitan Organization (RVMPO) Travel Demand Model. Following selection of a preferred
alternative with amendments, TPAU performed additional analysis that was utilized by Southern Oregon
Transportation Engineering, along with updated traffic counts, to prepare the TIA.
The TIA analyzed existing year 2019 conditions during the a.m. and p.m. peak hours and future year 2039
no build and build conditions during the p.m. peak hour to determine what impacts the proposed UGB
expansion will have on transportation system. The findings of the analysis conclude that the proposed
UGB amendment can be approved without creating adverse impacts to the transportation system with
mitigation. Two intersections are shown to exceed their applicable performance standards under future
year 2039 no build conditions. Three additional intersections exceed performance standards under future
year build conditions. Traffic impacts and mitigation are summarized below:
Future Year 2039 No -Build Mitigation
1) Gebhard Road/Pine Street. Addition of a third west bound through lane from Table Rock
Road to Interstate 5 northbound ramps, and dual eastbound and south bound left turn lanes
are recommended to help with corridor congestion.
2) Upton Road Scenic Avenue. Installation of a traffic signal or roundabout is recommended
when warrants are met.
Future Year 2039 Build Mitigation
3) Gebhard Road/Beebe Road. This new connection in the future is planned as a two-way, stop -
controlled intersection in the City of Central Point Transportation System Plan (TSP). Beebe
Road approaches stop and Gebhard approaches have free movement north and south.
Eastbound movements on Beebe Road are shown to operate at a Level of Service (LOS) "F"
which exceeds the City's LOS "D" or better performance standard. Based on analysis of
options, a roundabout is recommended to mitigate higher demand associated with increased
traffic volumes and to blend with roundabouts planned to the north.
4) North Grant Road/Twin Creeks Crossing. This intersection is planned to become a 4 -way
intersection in the future with increased traffic generated from eastbound traffic moving from
CP -6A. It exceeds both City and County performance standards as a two-way stop controlled
intersection but meets both when modeled as an all -way stop controlled intersection. When
warranted, it is recommended that stop signs be installed on all approaches.
5) Gebhard Road/Wilson Road. This intersection is currently a two-way stop -controlled
intersection with stop signs on the Gebhard Road approaches and free movements on Wilson.
In the future year, it exceeds County performance standards due to increased traffic volume
to/from Wilson Road. The TIA shows that performance standards can be met by installing
stop signs on Wilson Road when warranted to make this an all -way stop controlled
intersection.
As shown, the proposed UGB Amendment is consistent with the UGBMA and, although not subject to
the TPR, can meet performance standards consistent with the City and County TSPs with mitigation.
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2.2 Location
The City of Central Point UGB Amendment encompasses an area of approximately 444 acres (Figure 1,
Central Point UGB Amendment Area). It includes lands within four (4) URAs, including 240 acres in CP -
6A, 145 acres in CP -213, 23 acres in CP -4D, and 38 acres in CP -3 (Figure 3, Location Reference). There
are 51 tax lots within the proposed UGB expansion areas with a total of 34 rural dwellings (Figure 6-9,
Aerial Maps, Exhibit 3, Tax Lot Inventory).
Figure 5, Proposed UGB Amendment Locational Reference
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