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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12072021 Planning Commission minutesCity of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 7, 2021 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. ROLL CALL Commissioners Tom Van Voorhees (chair), Jim Mock, Kay Harrison, Pat Smith, Amy Moore (via zoom), Brad Cozza were present. Also in attendance were Planning Director Stephanie Holtey, Community Planner Justin Gindlesperger and Planning secretary Karin Skelton IV. CORESPONDENCE V. MINUTES Tom Van Voorhees noted the minutes referenced the August 3, 2021 meeting instead of the November 2, 2021 meeting. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the November 2, 2021 minutes as amended. Brad Cozza seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Kay Harrison, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Pat Smith yes; Amy Moore, yes; Brad Cozza, yes. Motion passed. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES None. VII. DISCUSSION A. Bear Creek Greenway Fire Area Master Plan Presentation Dave Jacobs, Park Planner presented the Bear Creek Greenway Fire Area Conceptual Master Plan. He said that following the September 2020 wildfire the City of Central Point has coordinated with Jackson County to transfer jurisdiction of approximately 60 acres to the Central Point. The City has prepared a conceptual plan to maintain and manage vegetation and minimize the threat of future wildfires. The Police Depart also has begun regular patrols to maintain public safety in the area. The Conceptual plan provides for recreation amenities along with managed natural spaces with the goal of creating an area along the Greenway that is not only wildfire resistant but also safe for public use. Specific elements of the conceptual plan include dog parks, a bicycle pump track, a picnic area and Frisbee golf. He stated there would be nature areas including a pond and wetlands. They envisioned a boardwalk through the wetlands and a bridge over Bear Creek. He stressed this was a conceptual plan and not the final design. Planning Commission Minutes Dec. 7, 2021 Page 2 Mr. Jacobs explained the funding for the project would come from various sources including Grants, urban renewal and recovery assistance from various agencies. He said the goal is to not have any tax increases to fund the project. He discussed the vegetation management for several invasive plant species to allow the natural vegetation to come back. The commissioners discussed the construction of the boardwalk and the proposed bridge. Ms. Holtey explained that development in the floodway would require extra effort and cost but could be accomplished. They expressed concern about the pump park and asked how it would be monitored for safety. Mr. Jacobs agreed safety was important and would be considered at the time the master plan was created. He said the plan incorporated various items the community had expressed an interest in. He added the goal is to have this plan completed within a year. B. Mobile Food Business Code Amendments Discussion Mr. Gindlesperger said in response to increased interest from the public in permitting food trucks in Central Point, staff has been preparing regulations to expand their use in the City. Both the Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) and the Planning Commission have met to discuss possible regulations and their input has been used to create the draft regulations. He explained the four categories of mobile food vendors. Mobile food vendors, mobile food pods, mobile food courts and specialty food vendors. He reviewed the zones where they would be allowed, and the draft regulations, including hours of operation, distance requirements from restaurants and other vendors, and parking requirements. He said that OLCC did not allow alcohol to be sold by mobile vendors so that would not be a concern. The Commissioners discussed hours of operation and permitting requirements. They agreed there should be a way for vendors to change locations without having to go through the site plan approval process and expense a second time. Ms. Holtey said staff could investigate the permitting process and possibly preapproval of different sites. She mentioned a change of location might impact business licenses as it was required to state a specific location. They agreed permits should be valid for the same duration as the business licenses which would be one year. Mr. Gindlesperger stated staff was looking for a recommendation to proceed to a public hearing. Kay Harrison made a motion to recommend to proceed to a public hearing. Pat Smith seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Kay Harrison, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Pat Smith yes; Amy Moore, yes; Brad Cozza, yes. Motion passed. VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS None. X. MICELLANEOUS Planning Commission Minutes Dec. 7, 2021 Page 3 DEVELOPMENT UPDATE There was no development report as there are no new applications. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS The Commissioners mentioned various projects under construction including the mixed use buildings in Twin Creeks. They discussed tenant improvement requirements for different types of businesses and locations. X. ADJOURNMENT Kay Harrison moved to adjourn the meeting. Brad Cozza seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. `7 - Tom Van Voohrees, Planning Commission Chair