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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11022021 Planning Commission PacketPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CENTRAL November 2, 2021- 6:00 p.m. POINT Email lannin central ointoron.e ov to request a Zoom link for virtual participation 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 IV. CORRESPONDENCE V. MINUTES Review and approval of the October 5, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES VII. BUSINESS VIII. DISCUSSION A. Land Use/Zoning Study Session B. Cottage Housing Discussion (continued) IX. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS X. MISCELLANEOUS A. Development Update B. Planning Commissioner Reports XI. ADJOURNMENT Individuals needing special accommodations such as sign language, foreign language interpreters or equipment for the hearing impaired must request such services at least 72 hours prior to the Planning Commission meeting. To make your request, please contact the City Recorder at 541-423-1026 (voice), or by e-mail at: deanna.case c central ointore on. ov . Si necesita traductor en espahol o servicios de discapacidades (ADA) para asistir a una junta publica de la ciudad por favor llame con 72 horas de anticipaci6n al 541-664-3321 ext. 201. 1 City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 5, 2021 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:01 P.M. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. ROLL CALL Commissioners Tom Van Voorhees (chair), Jim Mock, Kay Harrison, Pat Smith were present. Also in attendance were Planning Director Stephanie Holtey, Community Planner Justin Gindlesperger and Accounting Business Services Coordinator Rachel Neuenschwander. IV. CORESPONDENCE None. V. MINUTES Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the August 3, 2021 minutes. Pat Smith seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Kay Harrison, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Pat Smit, yes; Motion passed. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES None. VII. DISCUSSION A. Cottage Housing Discussion. Stephanie Holtey, Planning Director discussed the updates to Title 17, the City's Zone Ordinance. The purpose of this project is to re -organize and update the City's zoning regulations to be clear and reflect current planning needs and challenges in Central Point. Due to the strong need for housing in our community, the City is starting with changes to the residential zones and associated chapters. As part of the residential code amendments, the City is implementing recommendations in the Housing Implementation Plan (HIP) that was approved in December 2019. The focus of the HIP is to increase housing supply and affordability by adding new housing types, eliminating barriers and increasing density. Ms. Holtey stated that the purpose of the discussion was to introduce cottage housing as a new housing type for the City including definitions and common components of cottage housing regulations. As a follow up to this discussion, Commissioners were invited to a cottage housing tour on October 18, 2021. She explained that this will be an opportunity to see local examples of this housing type and to learn how zoning code changes impacted the outcomes of a development built before and one after cottage housing rules were adopted by the City of Ashland. Ms. Holtey gave an overview the different standards and key features of cottage housing, such as size, open space options, density, design, parking, frontage, and utility requirements The Planning Commissioners discussed the need for cottage housing and how it could serve the city. This is not something that is currently in the city and there was some concern as to where in the city these developments would fit in. There was a request for more information on the different zones locations and what is allowed in those zones. Ms. Holtey stated she will bring this information back after the cottage housing tour. B. Minor TSP Amendment Discussion 6:51 pm Stephanie Holtey, Planning Director introduced a proposed Minor Revision to the Transportation System Plan (TSP) concerning improvements at the intersection of Highway 99 and Scenic Avenue. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has 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. 4 lanes to 3 lanes with a center turn lane from Mile Post .42 to MP 1.64). The proposed improvements extend from the jurisdictional boundary on Highway 99 north to Exit 35. To receive funding for design, engineering and construction through the ARTS Program, ODOT needs the City to amend the TSP to include all improvements associated with the project. Currently, Project No. 230 in the City's TSP lists the signal but does not include the road diet. The City is proposing the Minor Amendment to the TSP to support ODOT's project, which will ultimately address safety concerns at this location. The commissioners had some concerns over the safety of this intersection and what the impact would be on the community as a result of decreasing road capacity and how it will accommodate traffic in the event of an emergency. There was a question about the impact of planned improvements connecting Highway 62 to Exit 35 via Highway 140. Ms. Holtey advised that agencies could weigh in on these questions as part of the legislative process. She recommended the Planning Commission direct staff to schedule and provide notice for a public hearing. Kay Harrison made a motion to direct staff to schedule and notice a public hearing on Project No 230. Jim Mock seconded the motion, which was unanimously passed. VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS None. X. MICELLANEOUS A. DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Ms. Holtey gave an overview of the Planning & Current Development map that shows current planning applications and development inquiries received during the month of September. There is a Pre Application Conference scheduled to consider a land use and zone map amendment on the Walmart Property. The proposed changes would result in the addition of some residential land for multifamily 3 housing. Land fronting East Pine Street would remain in a commercial land use and zoning designation. Ms. Holtey stated that there have been multiple inquiries for an existing single family dwelling with and accessory dwelling unit. She reported that a prior interested buyer learned that there are contamination issues in the main dwelling necessitating its rehabilitation or removal. This site provides a redevelopment opportunity that could accommodate middle housing types, such as a courtyard apartment, cottages, etc. Justin Gindlesperger gave an update on Scenic Heights Phase 2 next to the new Scenic Fire Station, and stated that Human Bean's application was approved last Friday to put in a small coffee kiosk with a walkup window on Biddle across from Meadowbrook. Mr. Gindlesperger provided an update on the upcoming changes to flood insurance rating methodology. He reported that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is starting to implement changes in how flood insurance rates are calculated. The changes will result in better assessment of risk based on a wide variety of factors. From what staff has learned, the City's Community Rating System (CRS) program will become more important to reducing risk and keeping insurance rates more affordable in Central Point. At this time he reported the City is going through a CRS audit.. The city is currently at a class 6, which earn a 20% discount on premiums. Based on completion of the hazard mitigation plan, we may obtain class 5 to increase the discount by another 5%. Staff will provide a report on the CRS audit results in the coming months. X. ADJOURNMENT Pat Smith moved to adjourn the meeting. Kay Harrison seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Tom VanVoohrees, Planning Commission Chair PLANNING CITY OF CENTRAL POINT. OREGON Staff Report Planning Commission Discussion Residential Code Amendment: Cottage Housing File No. ZC-21001 November 2, 2021 Item Summary Continued discussion of cottage housing as a potential new housing type in Central Point. Staff Source Stephanie Holtey, Planning Director Background At the October 5, 2021 Planning Commission meeting, staff introduced cottage housing as a potential new housing type that can be considered as part of the City's zoning code update project. Staff provided an overview of characteristics associated with cottage housing and aspects of the zoning code that will need to be changed to allow it, such as eliminating the requirement for houses to have frontage on a public street. The Planning Commission discussed the potential benefits of expanding the allowable housing types. The discussion was followed up by an in-person tour of two (2) cottage housing projects in Ashland. Provided below is a summary of the two sites we visited and some observations by staff: Site #1: Garden Cottages. This is a 0.75 acre site that had an existing dwelling. Under conventional zoning, the site could be developed with up to 3 units. The new City of Ashland Cottage Housing Ordinance allowed construction of 12 cottages (attached and detached units up to 800 square feet in size) clustered around a common open space. The site provides 1 off-street parking space per unit. During the tour we learned that a key focus for the developer was to provide community focused on ecologically sound construction and landscaping principles. The units are all Earth Advantage Platinum and Lifelong Housing certified. The parking area is composed of porous asphalt and bioswales are utilized throughout the development to collect and treat water runoff. The site also includes pollinator gardens and all landscape areas are pesticide free. Based on sales data, the Garden Cottage units sold for $330K - $350K. During the tour, we learned that this development includes owner- and renter -occupied units with primarily singles and some couples including a diverse adult age cohort. The developer noted that one challenge associated with the cottage housing code was the 800 square foot maximum floor area. An additional 50 square feet would allow for a second bathroom, and greater livability. The City of Ashland may consider changing its ordinance based on lessons learned through this development. 5 Site #2: Kestrel Cottages. This is a 1.08 acre site that allows a 15 units development. This site was developed under conventional zoning (multifamily designation) but based on the concept of clustering units around a common open space. The units are attached and detached with floorplans ranging between 837 and 1,154 square feet in size. The site provides 1.6 off-street parking spaces per unit in a combination of carports and uncovered parking lot spaces. The development plan provides Net Zero Energy and Earth Advantage and Platinum certified units. This project was still under construction, but it was noted that due to market conditions in Ashland, it is not considered an affordable housing project. Units are expected to sell for $450 to $500K. This site zoning is comparable to the Low Mix Residential (LMR) and possibly Medium Mix Residential (MMR) zoning districts, which allow 6 to 12 and 14 to 32 units per acre, respectively. Allowing this housing type in these zones would require adjustments to street frontage and off-street parking flexibility. At the November 2nd Planning Commission meeting, staff will provide a brief overview of the tour followed by a discussion of Planning Commissioners observations, impressions, and thoughts about what to consider when adapting this housing type to the City of Central Point. Based on the Commissioners' feedback, staff will start preparing draft code language for a more refined discussion. Action None. This is a discussion item for the purpose of sharing information gathered during the tour. Attachments None. Q II_ PLANNING Staff Report Planning Commission Discussion CITY OF CENTRAL POINT, OREGON Rewrite 2022: CP Zoning Code Update Project/Study Session File No. ZC-21001 November 2, 2021 Item Summary Discussion introducing the Zoning Code Update project and providing a primer on land use and zoning. Staff Source Stephanie Holtey, Planning Director Background At the October 5, 2021 Planning Commission meeting, staff introduced a potential new housing type that can be considered as part of the City's zoning code update project. At that time, the Planning Commission requested a study session to review the City's land use and zoning program. At the November 2, 2021 Planning Commission, staff will introduce the zoning code update project, review land use and zoning fundamentals, including: • Legal authority for zoning; • Zoning purpose; • Approaches to Zoning; ■ Connection of Zoning to the Comprehensive Plan; • Components of Zoning: Map and Text • Central Point's Zoning Code Background & Status • How to find the Zoning Code online • Rewrite 2022: Central Point Zoning Code Update Approach • Overview of Phase 1 Revisions and Next Steps This discussion item will present an opportunity for the Planning Commission and interested members of the public better understand the local land use process while also gaining a foundational knowledge base to engage in the code update process. Action None. This is an informational item. Attachments None. 7