The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About06012021 Planmning Commission minutesCity of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes June 1, 2021 Meeting Held Via Zoom and in person I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Tom Van Voorhees (chair), Jim Mock, Kay Harrison, Brad Cozza, Pat Smith were present in person. Amy Moore attended via zoom. Also in attendance were Planning Director Stephanie Holtey, Community Planner Justin Gindlesperger and Planning Secretary Karin Skelton. III. CORESPONDENCE IV. MINUTES Tom Van Voorhees noted two dates in the minutes which needed to be changed. Kay l larrison made a motion to approve the April 6, 2021 minutes as amended. Brad Cozza seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Kay Harrison, yes; Brad Cozza, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Pat Smith, yes. Amy Moore, yes. Motion passed. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. VI. BUSINESS A. Public hearing to consider text amendments fo the flood damage prevention reglations in order to comply with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards and the Community Rating System (CRS) program requirements. Tom Van Voorhees read the rules for a legislative hearing there were no conflicts of interest, or bias to declare. Justin Gindlesperger gave an overview of the City's floodplain management program stating it supports community resiliency through preventive and corrective measures. These measures include requirements for zoning, subdivisions, buildings and building codes and the overall floodplain environment. The proposed amendments provide updates to the floodplain management standards to reflect changes in state and federal requirements, provide clarity for development, and promote a more disaster -resistant community. Mr. Gindlesperger said the City participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), 2 .s-_ A CENTRAL POINT CITY OF CENTRAL POINT PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA August 3, 2021- 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 IV. CORRESPONDENCE V. MINUTES Review and approval of the June 1, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES VII. BUSINESS A. VIII. DISCUSSION A. Discussion regarding standards and regulations for Mobile Food Businesses, including food trucks, trailers and mobile food courts, within the City of Central Point. IX. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS X. MISCELLANEOUS 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 City Council meeting. To make your request, please contact the City Recorder at 541-423-1026 (voice), or by e-mail at: cfcannFi_c�tscY�ccntrlpoin[oregan._gov . Si necesita traductor en espailol o servicios de discapacidades (ADA) para asistir a una junta publica de la ciudad por favor ]lame con 72 horas de anticipaci6n at 541-664-3321 ext. 201. 1 Planning Commission Meeting June 1, 2021 Page 2 which has minimum management standards for communities. Since Central Point implements higher standards, the City also participates in the Community Rating System (CRS), which is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management practices that exceed the minimum requirements of the NFIP. Due to the City's rating, residents are afforded a 20% discount on flood insurance. The Citizen's Advisory Committee reviewed the draft amendments at the April 13, 2021 meeting and provided a favorable recommendation to the Planning Commission. Comments and discussion with the CAC highlighted the proposed amendments will not affect implementation of the floodplain management program, are necessary to maintain good -standing within the federal programs, and will provide additional safety from flooding hazards. The primary issue in the amendments to the floodplain development regulations is to provide consistency with state and federal requirements, identify local policies and actions that can be implemented to reduce flood losses, and protect City residents from the dangers of flooding. The public hearing was opened There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed, Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution 891 recommending approval of the amendments to CPMC 8.24, Flood Damage Prevention. The Commissioners discussed the updates and agreed they were clear and did in fact improve the language. They felt the City was doing a good job administering the program and that the discount for flood insurance was important. ROLL CALL: Kay Harrison, yes; Amy Moore, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Pat Smith, yes; Brad Cozza, yes. Motion passed. VII. DISCUSSION A. Discussion regarding standards and regulations for Mobile Food Vendors and other vending units, such as food trucks, trailers and carts within the City of Central Point. Mr. Gindlesperger stated the CAC had a good discussion at their last meeting and were in favor of extending the locations allowing Mobile Food vendors. He said the purpose of this discussion is to identify'advantages and concerns regarding the use of mobile vending units in Central Point and discuss additional regulations, standards and permitting processes necessary to ensure safe and appropriate location and operation of these units He reviewed the current regulations in Medford and Grants Pass. He said in the past few months, the Planning Department has received several requests to increase the areas within the City that are available to mobile vending. They are Currently allowed on private property within the C-4 zoning district, as a permitted use, and within the C-5 district, as a conditional use. The CPMC does not permit the operation of mobile vending units within the right-of-way of streets or alleys. Planning Commission Meeting June 1, 2021 Page 3 The Commissioners discussed ice cream trucks and asked how they were regulated. Ms. Holtey stated she would look into the current regulations for ice cream trucks. They discussed properties that might be available for a food truck court and how it might impact brick and mortar restaurants. Mr. Gindlesperger mentioned food trucks were very popular at City events. The Commissioners identified parking and power sources as potential issues. Mr. Gindlesperger said all mobile vending units are required to obtain a business license to operate within City limits and must be licensed by the Jackson County Health Department. The City does not have additional permits or inspections of mobile vending units. The Commissioners thought a pod or food court would be better suited to the City than single trucks in various locations. They discussed possible fire hazards and sanitation concerns. They thought hours of operation needed to be addressed. The Commissioners felt it was important to get citizen input via some sort of outreach to the community. Additionally they discussed possible test sites in the C-4 and C-5 zones. They said they would like staff to identify some specific locations in order to evaluate the impact of a food truck pod. They said traffic and insurance should be also taken into account. Ms. Hottey said one city employee has been trying all the local mobile food vendors and has seen they are very popular. She added they had been allowed on a case by case basis in the artisan corridor. These could serve as test sites. They have been well received. She felt the CAC would be a good forum for a community outreach. A notice could be put in the upcoming newsletter inviting community input at the next CAC meeting. Ms. Holtey also suggested the possibility of surveying the existing mobile food vendors for information regarding how many people do they serve per day and what are the peak days, eTc. The Commissioners discussed insurance requirements for mobile vendors and expressed concern about competition with brick and mortar restaurants and organizations trying to raise money through concessions. Ms. Holtey and Mr. Gindlesperger said they could look into how other cities regulated the mobile food vendors. Ms. Holtey explained the City needs to have specific regulations regarding the mobile food vendors in order to minimize any negative impact, such as traffic, parking and noise. Mr. Gindlesperger said he would draft some code regulations incorporating the issues discussed and the input from the CAC meeting and bring those to the Planning Commission for review. VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS IX. MISCELLANEOUS Planning Update Planning Commission Meeting June 1, 2021 Page 4 There were no items for the July Planning Commission agenda so it would be cancelled Tom Humphrey would be retiring on June 30'. There would be a retirement party on June 23, 2021 at 5:30 — 7:30 in the Twin Creeks Park. The Planning Department will be hiring an additional planner in the near future The County has approved the UGB amendment X.ADJOURNMENT Kay Harrison moved to adjourn the eeting. Brad C xza seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m. Planning Com i sion Chair w 5