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Citizens Advisory Committee Minutes
October 12, 2021
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
Present were: David Painter (chair), Robin Stroh, Kristy Painter, Mike Meek
Also in attendance were: Stephanie Holtey; Planning Director, Justin
Gindlesperger; Community Planner, Dave Jacob; Park Planner, Cyndi Weeks;
Public Works Office Assistant
III. MINUTES
Kristy Painter made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2021
Citizen's Advisory Committee meeting. Robin Stroh seconded the motion. All
members said "aye". Motion approved.
IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
No public appearances
V. BUSINESS
VI. DISCUSSION
A. Bear Creek Greenway Fire Area Master Plan
On September 9, 2020, fire swept through the greenway between Table Rock
Road and Pilot. This cleared out areas not seen in years including ponds,
wetlands, and an equestrian trail. Central Point is in works to gain ownership of
this section from Jackson County and ODOT. Dave Jacob presented the
conceptual plans of what the city would like to see it look like. Plans include dog
parks, open play fields, lawn area, pump bike track, nature areas, picnic areas,
bird watching, disc golf, and a boardwalk.
Funding for the creation of the plan would come from FEMA recovery funds, Urban
Renewal funds, ODOT recovery funds, and various grants. Maintenance funds
would be in the increase of the existing monthly parks maintenance fee by $0.60.
Management would include removal of invasive vegetation such as blackberries
and replacement of native trees and plants.
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To keep the area from becoming overrun by homeless, police do regular patrols of
the area and crews will keep vegetation down to keep it open space to discourage
homeless.
Dave is talking with the square dance facility to establish a parking area for the
disc golf section. Wayne Weaver and Frances Ramey are with the square dance
group and brought up issues they are concerned with. Their well is in the middle
of the parking lot that will need to be protected, someone needs to lock the gates
to the property at night, there are no restroom availability, and they worry about an
increase of taxes if the lot is paved. Dave will look into all of these issues.
A final plan will hopefully be ready in 9-12 months.
B. Zoning Code Update Project
Stephanie Holtey explained what zoning is and how Central Point is divided
between the different zones. The current zoning code was adopted in 1981 and
has not been revised since then and includes outdated or conflicting standards,
and is in need of an update.
Ms. Holtey plans to accomplish this update in phases. Phase 1 would concentrate
on residential districts. This phase would include revising standards and
definitions, organize all code chapters into one to make it easier to find online, and
to add a section covering small wireless facilities to comply with FCC. Phase 2
would encompass employment districts, and Phase 3 would bring everything
together in a better organizational way.
VII. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Development Update
Justin Gindlesperger had the following updates
• FEMA changed rates for flood insurance on October 151. Many residents
living in the floodplain will see a decreased rate.
• Scenic Heights Phase 2 includes 44 multi -family buildings and 8 larger
buildings
• 130 Cedar St is being re -developed to add 5-9 additional buildings
• The Walmart property at Pine and Hamrick is being re -zoned and a pre -
application meeting is next Tuesday
V A Human Beak kiosk is coming to the east side of the city
• Table Rock Crossing includes the car wash, Firestone, and possibly a
discount grocery store
• There is interest in the property on Hamrick from Beebe to the old Mon
Desir to be developed into residential
0 The property on the corner of S 2nd and E Pine is pending sale.
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B. Cottage Housing Tour Invitation
A tour of cottage housing projects in Ashland is scheduled for October 18th at 5:00
p.m.
VIII. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS
This is a new addition to meetings.
Kristy Painter announced that the Senior Center is hosting a holiday bazaar from
9:00-3:00 on November 6th with a full lunch for only $6.00
Mike Meek says that everyone he has talked to is excited for the greenway project.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Robin Stroh moved to adjourn, Mike Meek seconded. All members said "aye" and the
meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
The foregoing minutes of the October 12, 2021, Citizen's Advisory Committee meeting
were approved by the Citizen's Advisory Committee at its meeting of
//M
Clair"
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