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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10052021 Planning Commission minutesCity of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 5, 2021 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:01 P.M. 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 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 1ranVoohrees, Planning Commission Chair