HomeMy WebLinkAbout06072022 Planning Commission Agenda PacketAix PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CENTRAL June 7, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.
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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, Robin Stroh
IV. CORRESPONDENCE
V. MINUTES
Review and approval of the May 3, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
VII. BUSINESS
A. Continued Public Hearing and consideration of text amendments adding Central
Point Municipal Code (CPMC) Chapter 5.44 to provide standards and application
requirements for placement of mobile food vendors inside the city limits. Applicant:
City of Central Point. File No. ZC-21003. Approval Criteria: CPMC 17.10, Zoning
Text Amendments. (Gindlesperger)
B. Public hearing and consideration of a Floodplain Development Permit to complete
channel restoration improvements in Horn Creek. File no. FP-22001. Applicant: City
of Central Point.
Note: This public hearing has been cancelled and will be re -noticed at such time the City is
ready to proceed. A notice of cancellation was mailed to those entitled to notification in
accordance with CPMC 17.05.400.
Vill. DISCUSSION
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
X. MISCELLANEOUS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:03 P.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission members, Jim Mock (acting chair), Amy Moore (remotely), Brad
Cozza, Kay Harrison, Pat Smith and Tom Van Voorhees (remotely)
Also in attendance were Planning Director Stephanie Holtey, Community Planner Justin
Gindlesperger, Public Works Director Matt Samitore and Planning Secretary Karin
Skelton.
IV. CORESPONDENCE
None.
V. MINUTES
Brad Cozza made a motion to approve the April 5, 2022 minutes. Pat Smith seconded
the motion. ROLL CALL: Amy Moore, abstain; Jim Mock, yes; Brad Cozza, yes; Tom
Van Voorhees, yes; Kay Harrison, abstain, Pat Smith, yes. Motion passed.
VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
None
VII. BUSINESS
Planning Director Stephanie Holtey requested the Planning Commission revise
the order of the Public Hearings to Move item A (Mobile food vendors) to be
heard last and hear items B (Scenic Site Plan and Architectural Review) and C
(Scenic Class C Variance) first so the people who came to speak at these
hearings would not have to wait. The Commissioners agreed.
B. Public hearing and consideration of a Site Plan and Architectural Review
application for site improvements at Scenic Middle School that include
construction site access, circulation and parking lot improvements,
establishing a separated bus -loading zone, construction of additional
classrooms, relocating existing modular classrooms and installation of an
additional modular classroom. Applicant: School District #6; Agent:
O'Connor Law, LLC (Daniel B. O'Connor). File No. SPAR-22002. Approval
Criteria: CPMC17.72, Site Plan and Architectural Review. (Gindlesperger)
Acting Chair Jim Mock read the rules for a quasi-judicial hearing. The commissioners
had no conflict of interest or bias to disclose. Kay Harrison stated she sits on the Bond
Oversight Committee for the school district but feels this will not impact her ability to
make a fair and impartial decision.
Tom Van Voorhees and Jim Mock said they had each made a site visit. Mr. Mock
indicated the site visit helped him to envision the proposed bus route in relation to the
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surrounding neighborhood. They both indicated they felt confident to be able to make a
fair and impartial decision.
Community Planner Justin Gindlesperger stated both the Site Plan and Architectural
Review and the Variance applications are being processed concurrently and it is
important to focus on the criteria for each one separately. He introduced the Site Plan
and Architectural Review application. He reviewed the location and configuration of the
school including access points and floodplain area. He stated this project is scheduled
to be completed in two phases. Phase 1 is a modification to the existing parking lot on
the north, adding 45 spaces. There will be a reconfiguration of the parent drop off area to
alleviate circulation problems and there is a proposed new bus route along the rear of
the property. Phase 2 will provide additional classroom space.
Issues include landscape design with regard to the parking area interior and buffer
design and perimeter landscape. Also a Storm water management plan is needed to
address the additional impervious area.
Additionally the applicant will be required to install signage identifying the fire lane as an
area of "no parking" and prohibiting unattended vehicles.
A New landscape plan will be required to address the threat of mortality to the existing
trees in the parking lot due to proximity to improvements.
With regard to the proposed bus route there are 2 issues. The proximity of the existing
school buildings to Aurora lane will require a Class C Variance to address the insufficient
landscape buffer. This will be presented and discussed as part of the Variance
application, the subsequent item on the agenda.
The improvements that extend into the area of the property that is in the floodplain will
require a floodplain development permit.
With regard to the proposed bus route taking access from Aurora Lane and exiting onto
Comet, the approval will depend upon whether or not the variance is granted. Mr.
Gindlesperger said Staff is recommending approval of the Site Plan and Architectural
Review with the bus route being contingent upon the granting of the variance.
Ms. Holtey asked if the site plan is approved and the variance is denied, will the
improvements to the parking lot still be able to move forward. He said yes.
The Public Hearing was Opened
Dan O'Connor A ent for Applicant School District #6.
Jacksonville, Oregon
Mr. O'Connor stated there were two concurrent applications one for a site plan review
regarding parking lot improvements and new bus route and a separate variance
application for landscape standards for the proposed bus route.
He said the applicant has had a meeting with an arborist and the design has been
changed to protect trees that might be adversely impacted.
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He indicated the proposed entrance to the school from Aurora Lane is too close to an
existing residence on the east side of the project site. He said they plan to move that
entrance 20 feet to the west to provide the required landscape buffer.
Mr. O'Connor said the School District has been working to improve traffic conditions for
quite some time. He said he has personally observed chaotic traffic conditions during the
peak drop off and pick-up times.. The extension of Rock Way has helped, however the
combination of busses and parents dropping off or picking up causes traffic queuing all
the way out to Scenic Ave. He added the additional parking and separation of busses
and parents' vehicles would improve conditions
Mr. O'Connor reviewed the proposed bus route noting there was more than 600 feet for
the busses to stack behind the fence on school property. He added they would not idle
so as to keep their impact to a minimum.
Mr. O'Connor reserved the right to rebuttal.
The Commissioners discussed the option for parents to use Rock Way to enter and pick
up their children at the north drop off zone in the parking lot.
Mr. O'Connor said that some do that now, but combined with the bus traffic there results
in a lot of confusion. He showed the current bus route through the school property. He
said the parents would not be allowed to continue to drop off children at the Aurora Lane
location. Parent drop off and pick up would be limited to the north end of the parking lot.
He said the primary goal was to separate cars and busses.
Public Comments
Mitchell and Sunshine Price (remotely)
The Mitchells sent a chat message via Zoom stating they spoke with Spencer Davenport
from the School District and he said parents would continue to be allowed to use Aurora
Lane to drop off and pick up.
Amy Morris
1217 Crown Ave.
Ms. Morris stated the traffic is already bad in the neighborhood and she did not believe
parents would stop using the Aurora Lane drop off location. She outlined how her
property has been impacted by students and traffic and her attempts to coordinate with
the School District for some resolution to ongoing problems. She stated there were
RV's, boats, trailers and cars parked on both sides of the road. There was no room for
busses to drive without seriously impacting traffic. She added there were no stop signs
or crosswalks in the neighborhood and bus traffic would exacerbate safety issues for
pedestrians. Additionally, whatever routes the busses took out of the neighborhood
would cause problems.
Terry Nave
1105 Comet
Mr. Nave said he concurred with Ms. Morris' testimony that there was already a bad
traffic situation on Aurora and adding 14 busses would only cause greater problems. He
said with vehicles parked on both sides of the street leave barely enough room for the
busses to travel and it would bottleneck everything and make it more difficult for
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residents to leave for work or return home. He also mentioned there were students
coming from Crater as well and there were already significant safety issues.
The commissioners clarified that there were sidewalks on the south side of Aurora lane
only.
Mark Saltmarsh
1203 Comet Ave.
Mr. Saltmarsh stated that he agreed with Mr. Nave. He said the busses would not be
able to navigate the corner from the school onto Comet Ave. He said the busses would
make the current traffic situation much worse and stated that the streets aren't wide
enough for bus traffic.
Gary Pierson
1020 Comet Ave.
Mr. Pierson stated the variance was the application most people were there for.
Ms. Holtey explained this application is for the SPAR which is the overall plan. If there
are comments about the variance it will be the next application.
Mr. Pierson provided an aerial photo of the end of Comet Avenue and the location of the
track on the school property. He expressed concern about how the busses would be
able to make the turn onto Comet Ave. He expressed concern about the safety of
children who walked home from school.
Frida Ochoa
1205 Comet Ave
Ms. Ochoa said she lives at the end of Comet Ave. She said all the schools in the area
route children through this neighborhood. She said the traffic is extremely bad. She
reported that it takes her 25 minutes to get from Comet to Upton Road in the mornings.
She said there are no stop signs and no crosswalks within the neighborhood and there
have been many near misses between parents dropping -off studentsand the pedestrian
traffic. She said the streets are not made for busses. She said the garbage people
won't even drive down Comet to pick up because there is no way for them to turn
around. She asked if the property adjacent to the campus which is owned by the
Housing Authority could possibly be used for the bus pick up and drop off.
Amy MI orris
1217 Crown Ave.
Ms. Morris asked about the criteria for noticing.
Stephanie Holtey explained notices were required to be sent to all residents within 250
feet of a project. Additionally four notices were posted on the property. She said this is
consistent with the City's Municipal Code. Ms. Holtey added that several years ago the
noticing requirements were changed from 100 feet to 250 feet in an effort to better
communicate with residents that own property around a project site. For this application,
144 notices were mailed to people living within the 250-ft radius surrounding the Scenic
Middle School property.
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Sunshine Price (remotely)
113 Aurora Lane
Ms. Price said she concurs with Amy Morris and Frida Ochoa. She asked if any studies
or measurements were taken of Comet and Aurora. She also asked how wide a bus is.
She said she had concerns about the weight of the busses and whether they would
cause damage to the track at the school as the ground there can become soggy. Also
she was concerned for student safety while using the track.
Said she got information from the School District that they could not stop parents from
dropping off on Aurora and pedestrians and cars would still be allowed. She said this
conflicts with the school's presentation. Currently cars park on both sides of Aurora and
there is no room for two cars to pass. There are no stop signs and no crosswalks. She
asked if stop signs and crosswalks would be installed. She was concerned about safety
for children. She also asked where will pedestrians enter and how will they avoid the
bus traffic?
Ms. Price asked about emergency vehicles and how will they be able to operate with the
traffic problems. She asked if this the only option?
Rebuttal
Dan O'Connor, Aaent
Mr. O'Connor stated that most of the comments were related to the variance application.
He showed the locations of the ingress and egress for the busses. He explained the
duration of the bus traffic would be approximately 15 minutes twice daily during the
school year. Mr. O'Connor reiterated that buses would be parked behind the existing
fence and will not be idling. He said the suggestion of using the Housing Authority
property was not viable as the School District did not own it. He added the proposed
bus route was reviewed and approved by a licensed registered traffic engineer.
Mr. O'Connor examined the exhibit submitted by Mr. Pierson.
Public Works Director Matt Samitore asked for clarification as to whether or not parents
would continue to be allowed to drop off students on Aurora. Mr. O'Connor said he
spoke with Spencer Davenport of the School District and the school intended to ban
access from Aurora to the school except for children who rode the bus or walked.
However, he said the school does not have the power to issue citations to parents who
disobey the rules. There will be a school official at the pedestrian gate on Aurora to help
enforce the rule.
Amy Moore asked Mr. Samitore if there were things the city could do to alleviate some
concerns, such as marking the north side of Aurora a no parking zone? Possibly put
sidewalks on that side as well?
Mr. Mock suggested Mr. Samitore respond after the public hearing was closed.
Terry Nave
1105 Comet
Mr. Nave stated that if the ban on dropping students off on Aurora can't be enforced
what if the parents just drop off on anther nearby street?
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Dan O'Connor
The whole point of the parking lot expansion is to facilitate an easier drop off situation for
the parents at the parking lot location.
Gary Pierson
1020 Comet Ave.
Mr. Pierson expressed concern about parking and traffic on Aurora and pedestrian
safety. He asked if parking would be limited on other streets. He said property values
will go down because of limited parking.
Dan O'Connor
Mr. O'Connor responded that there is no parking allowed on the north side of Aurora
now. It is yellow striped. Mr. O'Connor requested the public hearing be closed at this
point.
Ms. Holtey said unless there was new testimony the time for public comment and
rebuttal should be closed.
Sunshine Price (remotely)
113 Aurora Lane
Ms. Price stated Mr. O'Connor had not answered her question regarding the dimensions
of busses and traffic lanes.
Dan O'Connor
Mr. O'Connor said the reason he did not answer those questions is because they are
relevant to the variance application not the parking lot application.
Mr. Mock acknowledged the difficulty of separating the two applications.
Ms. Holtey addressed the commissioners outlining the options for the meeting at this
time
1. Close the public hearing (no motion required)
2. Keep the record open for 7 days to accept addition written testimony
3. Continue the hearing (motion and second required)
She explained that a lot of the comments concerned the Variance and it would be her
suggestion the public hearing be closed so the planning commission could deliberate on
the Site Plan and Architectural Review. Public comments would be allowed during the
variance hearing.
The Public Hearing was Closed.
Mr. Gindlesperger stated the criteria for approval are in CPMC Section 17.72 and the
design and development standards in 17.75. Those criteria are listed on page 38 of the
Agenda Packet. The conditions of approval recommended by staff are there as well.
Approval of the Site Plan and Architectural Review application would allow the school to
move forward with the improvements shown, and the bus route would be contingent
upon approval of the variance. Staff is recommending approval of the application with
the conditions of approval listed on page 38 of the packet.
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Mr. Gindlesperger stated the decision at this meeting would be a final decision on this
application.
He reminded them the bus route is only approved if the variance is approved. If it is not
approved, the proposed route would be subject to the standard requirements for
landscape and buffer and would not go forward.
Kay Harrison Moved to approve the Site Plan and Architectural Review for Scenic
Middle School on lands within the Civic zoning district. Pat Smith seconded the motion.
The commissioners clarified this was the final decision and the application was not being
forwarded to the City Council, They discussed alternate bus routes and various
locations where drop off and pick up might be located and the pros and cons of the
various sites.
The Commissioners had concerns regarding the turning radius out of the school onto
Comet.
Ms. Holtey recapped the Site Plan Architectural Review application as presented in the
packet and during the staff report. She reviewed the proposed improvemetns including
the entrance of the parking lot on the north side to expand to repave and provide a
connective sidewalk system from Scenic Avenue to the campus. She reiterated that the
proposed parking lot improvements add 45 parking spaces. Each space measures 9
feet by 19 feet and the drive aisles are 24 feet wide as required per the applicable
standards in the code. They are also proposing additional parent drop off and pick up
areas within the main parking lot.
She stated the second component of the proposed Site Plan is the Bus route. She
acknowledged that there has been a lot of testimony and questions regarding the
function of the bus route. Ms. Holtey reminded the Commissioners that the property is
within a Civic zoning district, which which permits schools and all of the accessory
facilities and uses thereto. The question is whether the proposed improvements meet
the standards in the Code. She noted that the proposed bus route does not meet the
landscape standards in the code and that is the reason for the request for a variance.
There is a condition that if the variance is not granted the bus route would not be
approved for construction.
ROLL CALL: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Amy Moore, yes; Pat Smith,
yes; Brad Cozza, yes. Motion passed.
7:20 A 5 minute Break was announced
7:48 Meeting was reconvened
C. Consideration of a Class "C" Variance application to the standards in
CPMC 17.75.039(G) "Parking/Loading Facility Perimeter and Screening"
and Table 17.75.03 "Parking/Loading Facility Perimeter and Street Frontage
Landscaping" for the development of a new bus route and loading area for
Scenic Middle School. The 13.58 acre site is located at 1955 Scenic Avenue
and is identified on the Jackson County Assessor's map as 37S 2W 03AB,
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Tax Lot 4300. Applicant: School District #6; Agent: O'Connor Law, LLC
(Daniel B. O'Connor) Associated File: SPAR -22002
Dan O'Connor requested Mr. Mock read the rules for a quasi- judicial hearing for the
variance application as it was separate from the Site Plan Architectural Review.
Mr. Mock Read the rules for a quasi-judicial hearing.
The Commissioners had no conflict of interest, ex parte contact or bias to declare.
Kay Harrison stated she sits on the Bond Oversight Committee for the school district but
feels this will not impact her ability to make a fair and impartial decision.
Tom Van Voorhees and Jim Mock said they had previously stated they had made a site
visit which would not affect their ability to make a fair and impartial decision.
Planning Director Stephanie Holtey acknowledged the planning commissioners were
volunteers from the community who would listen to staff reports and consider each
application against the relevant approval criteria set forth in the Central Point Municipal
Code (CPMC). She stated it was important to recognize that everyone in the room cares
very much about these issues and each person deserves an orderly and respectful
opportunity to express their viewpoints without interruption or distraction.
She explained the School District is attempting to address and correct issues regarding
access, circulation and parking to relieve traffic congestion. The current application is a
Class C Variance to address landscape buffers for the proposed bus route on the south
side of the school. The location of the pavement for the bus route does not meet the
standards in chapter 17.75039(G)(1). Specifically table 17.75.03. She said there is a
revised staff report provided which addresses the proposed driveway on Aurora Lane
which will be the entrance for the buses. The driveway was abutting the adjacent
residential property and will be moved 20 feet to the west. There is also a draft
resolution provided for the Commissioners' reference.
The intent of the school district is to separate the bus traffic and parent traffic in order to
alleviate congestion. Currently traffic is queuing onto Scenic Avenue from the main
parking area and causing problems. The expansion of the parking lot will encourage
parents to drop off and pick up from that area rather than Aurora Lane.
Ms. Holtey reviewed the proposed bus route and stated there was approximately 700
feet for the busses to park and load behind the school fence. The busses would enter
from Aurora Lane and exit on Comet Ave. She explained there is a 13 foot walkway and
loading platform adjacent to the school building. This loading area has access to the
internal campus areas.
She provided an aerial view of the school saying there is an existing loading drive
coming down from the north side parking lot going around the back side of the school
and ending in what appears to be a fire turn around. The proposal would extend that
existing pavement and connect it to Comet Avenue and to Aurora Lane.
She provided a street view of the fence on the school property and the location of the
proposed bus entrance from Aurora. She said it was 29 to 30 feet between the buildings
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and the property line. She provided a street view of the area of Comet Drive where the
proposed exit for the busses was located.
Ms. Holtey reviewed the proposed bus route showing a five foot existing buffer along the
route between the pavement and the property line. This buffer would be continued along
the proposed route to the west. On the east side there is no buffer provided along the
street frontage. She explained that municipal code section 17.75.03 requires parking lot
and loading areas provide landscaping and screening. The code specifies the purpose
of that is to reinforce circulation routes.
The applicant is requesting the variance to allow the bus route with no street frontage
buffer along Aurora Lane. The application notes that the School will maintain the existing
fence to provide screening and reinforce circulation. Additionally, Ms. Holtey pointed out
the area next to a residential property on Comet Way. The proposal is to maintain the
existing 5-foot buffer width, which is 15-ft less than the required buffer width adjacent to
residential properties.
Ms. Holtey explained that no City code can adequately address every situation. There
are times when some flexibility is required to address reasonable but unique situations,
That is when variances are granted. However, she stated that they are rare.
She explained the six different criteria a variance request must meet.
Is the use appropriate
Is there a hardship that is not self-imposed
■ Is this variance materially detrimental to the purposes of the code the City
policies and regulations and surrounding properties.
• Is there an Impact to existing systems
• Is this the minimum necessary
Ms. Holtey explained in detail how the variance request meets each of the criteria either
outright or with a condition of approval.
The Commissioners clarified the bus route and that the busses would not park in the
public right-of-way. They expressed concern about the sharp corner turning onto Comet
Drive.
Ms. Holtey stated that notices were posted at four places on the school property and
were mailed to residents within 250 feet of the school property.
Since the notices were sent out, verbal comments have been received from two
residents. Both residents expressed concerns about quality of life and property values
being negatively impacted. She added there had been a request from another resident
to participate virtually in this meeting but that individual has never signed in. There have
been no written comments received to -date.
Ms. Holtey asked Public Works Director Matt Samitore to provide the Public Works staff
report on the application.
Mr. Samitore stated there were fire hydrants and a water cut off valve that are in direct
conflict with the proposed bus route which would have to be protected. He added there
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is a significant storm drain line at the end of Comet and we will need to verify there will
be no damage to the storm drain system from bus traffic.
He said the proposed turning radius would need to be verified with an engineer. He said
there were a lot of comments about public streets. Aurora Lane is a minor public street
which was created as part of a Planned Unit Development years ago. Since that time,
City standards have changed. He reviewed the streets in the Kings Court subdivision
saying they were 30 to 32 feet curb to curb which is a standard city street width. There
is nothing to prohibit any vehicle using those streets. Everyone has access to public
streets.
Mr. Samitore said the city intersections without traffic controls are monitored annually
and most of the time they do not meet warrants. He explained that there are rigorous
state standards that must be met before a stop sign can be installed, however the City
would be happy to do a study if there is an area of concern. He said he concurs with the
traffic engineer's assessment. If traffic is able to be reduced that would be an
improvement to the transportation system.
In response to the commissioners suggestion to route the busses from Aurora and travel
up the existing drive to exit on Scenic, Mr. Samitore said there are topographic issues on
the west side of the school which would cause problems with that route. It would take
significant and expensive improvements to allow that to happen.
Ms. Holtey asked if Mr. Samitore would recommend any additional conditions of
approval. He responded he would like to hear from the applicant regarding the
connections for the pedestrians dropped off on Aurora. He asked if there is school
person monitoring the pedestrian gate on Aurora.
Ms. Holtey asked if the site plan and architectural review was conditioned to adequately
address any public works issues with the improvements. Mr. Samitore said it was. He
expressed agreement with the application.
Ms. Holtey stated staff's recommendation to approve the variance application subject to
the conditions of approval.
She explained the variance application needs to meet all the approval criteria in order to
be approved.
The commissioners had questions regarding the turn radius onto Comet
Ms. Holtey explained there is a condition of approval to veryify the turning radius is
adequate.
Public Hearing was otaened
Dan O'Connor Anent
Mr. O'Connor said based on the staff's presentation there is sufficient evidence in the
record to meet the criteria for approval. With regard to limiting or preventing people from
dropping off and picking up on Aurora, it is suggested local children who walk to school
be given special identification such as a lanyard in order to use the supervised
pedestrian gate.
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Existing vegetation in the 5 foot landscaping buffer will remain. He added the turn onto
Comet can be designed to preserve existing vegetation and improve the radius. The
School District will stipulate to these things.
He explained that without the variance to separate busses and personal vehicles, the
busses would have to load and unload on Aurora which would create more problems.
The variance is intended to minimize impacts to residents on Aurora by allowing the
busses to load and unload off the street. He said the existing fence will partially screen
the busses and they would not be idling.
He clarified there would be a school presence on Aurora encouraging parents to relocate
their drop off and pick up location. He added that signage and a police presence for the
first few weeks of school might help.
Mr. O'Connor said it was necessary to allow pedestrian entry at the gate on Aurora
because local children use it. He acknowledged there will always be some people who
do not follow the rules. He stressed that everything possible would be done to
encourage drop off in the north parking lot.
Todd Powell En ineer.
Mr. Powell stated all possible bus routes have been thoroughly explored, but could not
make them work to alleviate the problems. They needed to address the traffic queuing
up all the way to Scenic and the conflicts between parents' vehicles and busses. They
needed to create additional space for parent drop off. Just rerouting the busses did not
create that space. After describing all of the alternatives explored, Mr. Powell explained
separating busses and expanding the north parking lot was found to be the only viable
solution to minimize traffic congestion.
He explained the turn for busses onto Comet was designed using a radius of 25 feet
which is what is standard for emergency vehicles including fire trucks. He noted that the
proposed radius is actually 30 feet. In addition, the width of the paved lane is 15.5 feet
which will allow the busses to increase that radius at they turn onto Comet.
He said the application drawings are for planning purposes. The engineering will not be
done until after the application is approved, which is typical for any development
process.
Regarding the relocation or preservation of fire hydrants, they will be relocated and
replaced to bring them up to code. He added the storm drain would be protected.
Mr. O'Connor reserved the right to rebuttal
Public Hearing Opened.
Mr. Mock asked for the approval criteria be displayed.
Mr. Mock requested comments to be directed to the approval criteria
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Amy Morris
1217 Crown Ave.
Ms. Morris stated the curb across from her house is not red it is yellow and does not
continue very far beyond the gate. She said people always park there, including
teachers. She said expanding the parking lot was a good idea. She was concerned
about removal of any existing landscaping across from her house because that would
expose the buses more. She said the fence is not sufficient to mask the busses. She
added that property values would be negatively impacted. She outlined ongoing
problems impacting her property with the school traffic, both pedestrian and vehicular.
She has not been able to resolve these problems with the school. Ms. Morris stated the
lanyard suggestion would not work because the students would lose them. She
expressed her frustration with the proposed bus route and the problems it would cause,
stating that as citizens their opinions should be considered, along with the negative
impact to their properties.
Mitchell Price {remotely}
113 Aurora
Mr. Price expressed appreciation for the City staff efforts to present clear and
understandable data. He said the residents of the neighborhood were not given any
advance notice nor had their input been solicited.
He said he concurred with his wife's comments [on the Site Plan Architectural Review]
He said the proposal fixes one problem and creates others.. He felt the outcome should
be a "win/win" situation for all.
Mr. Price said Central Point Municipal Code (CPMC) 17.75.03(G) states
"The parking lot landscaping shall be used to reinforce pedestrian and vehicular
circulation, including parking lot entries, pedestrian access ways and parking aisles."
He said there would be safety issues with children arriving on foot trying to navigate
through the busses to the school. He stated the code says "to achieve this objective, the
following minimum standards shall apply. However additional landscaping may be
recommended during the site plan." Mr. Price said the applicant was not meeting these
standards. He stated he also felt that there was no visual buffering and the busses
would be visible even behind the fence.
Mr. Price referenced CPMC 17.75.03 regarding planting areas and expressed dismay
that none of those requirements would be met if the variance was granted.
He read from CPMC 17,75.03 (1) Perimeter and Street Frontage Landscaping
Requirements. "The perimeter and street frontage of all parking facilities shall be
landscaped according to the standards set forth in the table." He observed this also was
not going to be followed. He commented that he thought the City should follow the rules
set forth in the CPMC. He said his children attended Scenic and now Crater and he
appreciated the school district, but he could understand the feelings of the residents.
Mr. Price referenced CPMC 17.64.01 saying it had to do with loading requirements, He
read (E), "In no case shall any portion of the street or alley be counted as a part of the
required parking or loading space. Such spaces shall be designed and located as to
avoid undue interference with the public use of streets or alleys." He stated his belief
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was that the busses would cause undue interference with the public use of the streets or
alleys and the variance should be denied because of this.
Mr. Price referenced CPMC 17.75.13(1), General Connectivity, Circulation and Access
Standards. "In achieving the objective of maintaining and enhancing the City's small
town environment it is the City's goal to base its development pattern on a general
circulation grid using a workable block system." He stated the variance should be
denied because it did not follow this code.
Mr. Price said he thought the City should work with the School District on improving
Scenic Avenue. In all the time the school has been here the street has not be widened
or signaled or had any four way stops installed. He said there should also be a
dedicated bus lane.
Mr. Price expressed his opinion that lanyards would not work and simply asking parents
to relocate the drop off location to the north parking lot would not work.
Mark Saltmarsh
1203 Comet Ave
Mr. Saltmarsh stated the gate at the end of Comet is currently locked and he thought if it
was unlocked parents would attempt to drop off or pick up there and would conflict with
the busses leaving the school.
Gary Pierson
1020 Comet Ave
Mr. Pierson expressed concern about the variance saying it seemed quite a stretch to try
to justify it. He thought the turn onto Comet was too sharp and did not think the variance
should be approved until it was proven the busses could make the turn. He asked how
often variances were granted. He believed it was excessive to allow such severe
reduction to the code standards. He expressed concern about the floodplain and impact
on Griffin Creek.
Ms. Holtey responded that Griffin Creek is a natural stream and it is a fish bearing
stream.
Mr. Pierson stated those impacts needed to be considered.
Frida Ochoa
1205 Comet Ave.
Ms. Ochoa said she was concerned about busses making the corner onto Comet and
possibly hitting her home or various cars belonging to family members who parked in the
street. She said the street was not wide enough for busses. The garbage men wouldn't
drive down the street because they could not turn around. It was too narrow. She was
concerned their end of the street might be designated a no parking zone to
accommodate the busses.
Rebuttal
Dan O'Connor, Ascent
Mr. O'Connor showed the slide with the site plan of the school property. He stated he
believed the lanyard system would work. He said the school official at the pedestrian
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gate will be able to recognize the children who regularly access the school at that point.
The lanyards can be replaced if lost. He did not believe the arguments in opposition
pertained to the application.
He stated he wanted to be very clear. He acknowledged the concerns of the residents
and stated the School District was not trying to spring anything on anyone. He explained
the situation was a serious safety issue. He showed how the traffic queued on Scenic
Avenue. He said they needed to separate the busses from the parental vehicles. He
said he did not think people were understanding this south bus route could be designed
without any need for a variance. The variance is intended to minimize impacts on the
residents to the south. Mr. O'Connor said he agreed with the comment about the yellow
curb and the teachers parking there. He said once the parking lot is expanded they will
be directed to park in the lot. That strip of the street would be designated as a no
parking area. He acknowledged some parents might unload at that location but it would
be only a minute or two and not all day parking. He reiterated the intention of the
variance was to minimize impacts on the property owners to the south.
Mr. O'Connor stated that concludes his rebuttal. He requested that the public record now
be closed.
The Public Hearing was closed
Matt Samitore stated the City could place a reader board at the entrance to the school
indicating local access only, with no drop off.
Brad Cozza Made a motion to approve the variance request, Resolution 896. Amy
Moore seconded the motion.
The Commissioners requested the approval criteria be displayed again.
They acknowledged the valid concerns of the property owners. They noted the street is
32 feet wide. There are no other areas in the City where bus access is restricted.
They discussed whether or not they believed this was self-imposed by the School
District.
There was concern about parents continuing to drop off children on Aurora. They agreed
that having Public Works review the neighborhood to see if stop signs were warranted
would be a help. They discussed safety issues and acknowledged the parking lot did
need improvement.
They noted the busses could simply use Aurora to load and unload without going onto
the school property. They acknowledged moving the busses off the street made sense.
They clarified the reason for the improvements and bus route was to separate the
busses and passenger vehicles. They acknowledged there would still be safety issues
with children entering from Aurora and having to cross where the busses were waiting to
load. They stressed the fact that solid communication from the school regarding the
changes would be important.
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Amy Moore stated the approval criteria have been met. She said it is unfortunate the
situation on Aurora has existed for so long and there should be ongoing efforts to
improve traffic at that location.
They discussed the traffic issues on Scenic Avenue and possible mitigation efforts. Matt
Samitore stated there could be no new evidence entertained. He said all the
intersections were identified for planned improvements over the next 20 years as set
forth in the Transportation System Plan.
ROLL CALL: Tom Van Voorhees, no; Kay Harrison, no; Amy Moore, yes; Pat Smith,
yes; Brad Cozza, yes. Motion passed.
A. Public Hearing and consideration of text amendments adding Central Point
Municipal Code (CPMC) Chapter 5.44 to provide standards and application
requirements for placement of mobile food vendors inside the city limits.
Applicant: City of Central point. File No. ZE-21003. Approval Criteria:
CPMC 17.10, Zoning Text Amendments (Gindlesperger)
The Commissioners agreed that due to the time, this item should be continued.
Justin Gindlesperger introduced the text amendments adding Chapter 5.44 for mobile
food vendors. He recommended the public hearing be opened and continued to the
June 7, 2022 Planning Commission meeting.
The Public hearing was opened.
Tom Van Voorhees made a motion to continue the public hearing to the June 7, 2022
meeting. Kay Harrison seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Pat Smith, yes; Amy Moore,
yes; Brad Cozza, yes. Motion passed.
VIII. DISCUSSION
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
None.
X. MICELLANEOUS
X. ADJOURNMENT
Pat Smith moved to adjourn the meeting. All members said aye. Meeting was adjourned
at 9:54 p.m.
Tom VanVoohrees, Planning Commission Chair
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PLANNING
CITY OF CENTRAL POINT, OREGON
Item Summary
Staff Report
Planning Commission Hearing
Mobile Food Vending Text Amendments
File No.: ZC-21003
June 7, 2022
Public hearing for text amendments to expand opportunities for mobile food vendors, establish
clear standards, and create an application process for authorizing mobile food vendors on a
temporary and semi -permanent basis within City limits. Applicant: City of Central Point.
Staff Source
Justin Gindlesperger, Community Planner II
Background
In response to increased interest from the public in permitting food trucks in Central Point, the
Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and Planning Commission met throughout last year (2021)
to evaluate expanding the use of food trucks, permitting other mobile food businesses, and
discuss possible regulations for their use within the City. The intent of the amendments is to
provide clear standards and application procedures to expand opportunities for mobile food
businesses in the City.
On March 3, 2022, the Planning Commission considered the mobile food business text
amendments and forwarded them to City Council with a recommendation for approval. Prior to
the City Council hearing, a few questions and changes were suggested by the City's legal
counsel during legal review that exceeded the scope of the Planning Commission's
recommendation. For this reason, staff is bringing the mobile food business amendments back
to the Planning Commission. At the April 511 Planning Commission meeting, the code
amendments and changes were included as an information and discussion item.
The public hearing scheduled on May V was continued until June 71h for Planning Commission
consideration of the recommended changes. At the June 71h meeting, staff will present the
recommended,:changes for formal consideration and public hearing.
Issues
The primary issue in considering the amendments for mobile food businesses is to establish
clear standards for the expanded use of mobile food businesses that are consistent with
statewide planning goals and the Central Point Comprehensive Plan.
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
The proposed zoning text amendments have been reviewed against and found to comply with
the applicable review criteria in CPMC 17.10, Zoning Map and Text Amendments as
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demonstrated in the Planning Department Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (Attachment
"B"
Action
Open a public hearing and consider the proposed text amendments to CPMC 5.44, Mobile Food
Businesses, close the public hearing and 1) forward to the Council for approval, 2) make
revisions and forward the ordinance to the Council, or 3) deny the application.
Recommendation
Approve Resolution No. 894, a Resolution recommending approval of the amendments to
CPMC 5.44, Mobile Food Businesses.
Attachments
Attachment "A-1" — Draft Amendments to CPMC 5.44
Attachment "A-2" — Draft Amendments to Title 17 - Zoning
Attachment "B" — Planning Department Findings of Fact
Attachment "C" — Resolution No. 894
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Attachment "A-1"
CPMC 5.44
Mobile Food Businesses
5.44.010
Purpose
5.44.020
Definitions
5.44.030
Mobile Food Vendors
5.44,040
Mobile Food Pods
5.44.050
Mobile Food Courts
5.44.060
Specialty Food Vendors
5.44.070
Denial, revocation or suspension of permit
5.44.080
Penalties
5.44.010 Purpose.
Expand opportunities for mobile food businesses and establish clear standards and application
process for authorizing mobile food businesses on a temporary and semi -permanent basis.
5.44.020 Definitions.
A. "Mobile Food Business" means mobile food services provided in a motorized vehicle,
trailer or push cart located on private property with permission of the property owner(s).
There are four (4) types of mobile food businesses for purposes of this code:
1. "Mobile Food Vendor" means a single mobile food retailer that is located on
single parcel of land.
2. "Mobile Food Pod" means two (2) to three (3) Mobile Food Vendors that are
located on a single parcel of land.
3. "Mobile Food Court" means a group of four (4) to twelve (12) Mobile Food
Vendors located on a single parcel of land.
4. "Specialty Food Vendor" means a mobile retailer of pre -packaged or whole food
products that do not involve onsite preparation. Specialty food vendors operate
for durations that do not exceed fifteen (15) minute time periods in public and
private parking lots with owner consent, and the public -right-of-way. An
example of a specialty food vendor is an ice cream truck.
B. "Mobile Food Vendor Permit" means a permit that applies to Mobile Food Vendors
and Specialty Food Vendors in accordance with the standards set forth in CPMC
5.44 as provided below.
5.44.030 Mobile Food Vendors.
A. Applicability.
1. Permitted Use. Mobile Food Vendors shall be a permitted use on privately owned
property in the C-N, C-4, C-5, GC, M-1, M-2 and Civic zoning districts subject to
the application procedures and standards in items B-D of this section below.
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2. Special Events. Mobile Food Vendors associated with Special Events as defined
in CPMC 5.42 shall obtain a Special Event Permit from the Parks Department
and are exempt from the requirements of this Chapter.
3. Parks. Mobile Food Vendors are only permitted in Don Jones Park, Pfaff Park,
and Twin Creeks Park subject to a Special Event Permit obtained by the Parks
Department Mobile Food Vendors are not permitted in any other parks or the
public right-of-way.
B. Application Requirements. Mobile Food Vendors shall obtain the required application
approvals, as applicable, prior to locating and operating the Mobile Food Vendor
business as follows:
Minor Site Plan & Architectural Review Approval (Type 1). Except as provided in
subsection 5.44.030(A)(2-3), a Minor Site Plan and Architectural Review
(Type 1) is required to verify that the proposed location for a Mobile Food
Vendor business is consistent with Site Plan and Architectural Review
standards for development in the city in accordance with CPMC 17.72 and
the Mobile Food Vendor site standards identified in Section 5.44.030(C).
Type I procedures are set forth in CPMC 17.05.200.
2. Business License. Mobile Food Vendors shall obtain a business license prior to
conducting business per CPMC 5,04.030.
3. Mobile Food Vendor Permit is required for individual Mobile Food Vendors
subject to demonstrated conformance with the site standards in accordance with
Sections 5.44.030(B)(1) or 5.44.040(B)(1); and, the operational standards in
5.44.030(C), respectively.
4. Jackson County Environmental Health Permit.
5. Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) Liquor License and Alcohol
Service Permits if alcohol sales are part of the mobile food business.
C. Mobile Food Vendor Standards. The following site and operational standards shall apply
to Mobile Food Vendors:
Operational Requirements.
a. Business activity shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
b. Mobile Food Vendor vehicle (i.e. truck, trailer or pushcart) shall be
removed from the site each day when the business activities have
ceased.
2. Location Requirements.
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a. Mobile Food Vendor vehicle (i.e. pushcart, truck, trailer ,etc.) shall
comply the base zone setbacks set forth in Title 17, the clear vision
areas in the Public Works Standard Specifications and the following
location requirements:
b. The Mobile Food Vendor vehicle shall be placed on a paved surface.
c. The Mobile Food Vendor shall be located:
1. Except as provided in 5.44.040.C.3 at least 50-ft from
other permitted Mobile Food Vendor location(s);
2. A minimum of 15-feet from a fire hydrant; and
3. At least 300-feet from residential zoning districts if the
Mobile Food Vendor utilizes a generator for power.
d. Mobile Food Vendors, including all items associated with their
operation, shall be located to avoid obstructing any existing or required
pedestrian pathway, driveway, and drive aisles; and,
e. Mobile Food Vendors shall not create a traffic or safety hazard-
3. Parking.
a. The Mobile Food Vendor vehicle shall not occupy required off-street
parking spaces for the primary use on the site.
b. Two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with
the off-street parking standards in CPMC 17.75.039.
c. Shared parking between the Mobile Food Vendor and the primary use is
subject to the requirements in CPMC 17.64.040(D).
4. Utilities. The Mobile Food Vendor vehicle shall be self-contained unless the site
has permanent utility connections permitted by the Central Point Building Official.
a. Temporary connection to power is permitted provided that extension
cords are covered or screened to prevent a tripping hazard.
b. Generators used for mobile food businesses shall be consistent with
applicable Fire Code.
5. Support Equipment and Accessories.
a. Awning(s) may be provided to shelter customers provided the awning(s)
are integral to the Mobile Food Vendor vehicle, have a minimum vertical
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clearance of seven (7) feet eight (8) inches, and be able to be closed or
removed.
b. No support equipment or accessories, including but not limited to
counters, awnings, etc. shall extend more than four (4) feet from the
edge of the cart, trailer or vehicle in any direction.
c. The cooking mechanism, including BBQ grills must be enclosed and
permanently built into the structure of the vehicle.
6. Signage shall be limited to what can be physically attached to the vehicle, except
for temporary signs authorized by Chapter 15.24. Unsecured menu boards and
sidewalk signs are prohibited.
7. Trash and Recycling.
a. Mobile Food Vendors shall provide trash and recycling receptacles for
use by business patrons.
b. Mobile Food Vendor operators are responsible for keeping the site and
adjacent right-of-way areas clean and attractive. Operators shall collect
and appropriately dispose of any litter on the same throughout
operating hours.
8. No waste shall be discharged into the city's storm drain system, directly or
indirectly, as provided in CPMC 8.05, Storm Drain Protection.
5.44.040 Mobile Food Pods.
A. Applicability. Mobile Food Pods shall be a permitted use on privately owned
property in the C-N, C-4, C-5, GC, M-1, M-2, and Civic zoning districts subject to
the application requirements and standards in Sections 5.44.040(B-C).
B. Application Requirements. Mobile Food Pod locations and Mobile Food Vendors
operating within approved Mobile Food Pod are subject to the following
application requirements:
1. Major Site Plan & Architectural Review Approval (Type II) is required to
verify that the proposed location and configuration of a Mobile Food Pod
meets the Site Plan and Architectural Review requirements for
development in the city in accordance with CPMC 17.72 and the Mobile
Food Pod site standards in CPMC 5.44.040(C). This application applies to
the property owner or authorized agent to establish an approved Mobile
Food Pod that can accommodate individual Mobile Food Vendors. Type II
procedures are set forth in CPMC 17.05.300.
2. Each Mobile Food Vendor within an approved Mobile Food Pod shall
satisfy the application requirements for Mobile Food Vendors per CPMC
5.44.030(B)(2-5).
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C. Mobile Food Pod Standards. The following site and operation standards shall
apply to Mobile Food Pods:
1. The site plan and architectural development standards are consistent with
the base zoning district;
2. Design and development standards in CPMC 17.75, as applicable; and
3. Mobile Food Vendor standards in CPMC 5.44.030(C), except that the
minimum distance between Mobile Food Vendors within a mobile food pod
shall be 10-feet.
5.44.050 Mobile Food Courts.
A. Applicability. Mobile Food Courts shall be a conditional use on privately owned
property in the CN, C-4, C-5, and GC zoning districts subject to the application
requirements and standards in Sections 5.44.050(B-C).
B. Application Requirements. Mobile Food Courts shall obtain the following
application approvals in accordance with CPMC 17.05.100, Table 17.05.1:
a. Conditional Use Permit approval is required in accordance with the
application requirements and criteria in CPMC 17.76. As provided
in Table 17.05.01, Conditional Use Permits are subject to Type III
procedures set forth in CPMC 17.05.400.
b. Major Site Plan & Architectural Review is required to verify that the
proposed location and configuration of a Mobile Food Court meets
the development standards for the base zoning district in
accordance with CPMC 17.72 or CPMC 17.66, as applicable, and
the Mobile Food Court site standards in CPMC 5.44.050(C).As
provided in Table 17.05.01, the Major Site Plan Review for Mobile
Food Courts shall be subject to Type III procedures set forth in
CPMC 17.05.400.
2. Each Mobile Food Vendor within an approved Mobile Food Court shall
satisfy the application requirements for Mobile Food Vendors per CPMC
5.44.030(B)(2-5).
C. Mobile Food Court Standards. The site and operation standards for Mobile Food
Vendors and Mobile Food Pods in CPMC 5.44.030(C) and 5.44.040(C), respectively,
shall apply to Mobile Food Courts except as modified below:
Overnight parking is allowed provided that each mobile food business vehicle
remains operable and road -ready.
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2. Designated, paved parking pads shall be provided for each mobile food vehicle
to be located within the Mobile Food Court.
3. Outdoor equipment and accessories are permitted and include items such as
tables and seating, canopies, grills, and other amenities for guests.
4. Restroom facilities shall be plumbed in accordance with the Oregon Specialty
Building Codes. No portable/chemical toilets are permitted.
5. Full utility connections shall be provided for mobile food businesses operating in
the Mobile Food Court, including:
a. Water.
i. A site dedicated master water meter is required. The size,
installation and applicable fees shall be coordinated with the
Public Works Department.
ii. Private water line extensions from the master water meter to each
vendor shall be required per the Uniform Plumbing Code.
b. Sanitary sewer. The Mobile Food Court shall be connected to sanitary
sewer lines consistent with Rogue Valley Sewer Services requirements.
c. Underground power shall be stubbed to each mobile food business
parking pad.
5.44.060 Specialty Mobile Food Vendor.
Specialty Mobile Food Vendors shall obtain a Central Point Business License and Mobile Food
Vendor Permit. Specialty Mobile Food Vendors are subject to the following requirements:
A. Specialty Mobile Food Vendors may be authorized to conduct business within the
public right-of-way, and public and private parking lots with written property
owner consent.
B. Specialty food vendors shall limit the length of sales activity to no more than fifteen (15)
minutes in a single location in the public right-of-way and no more than fifteen (15)
minutes in a parking lot on public or private property. Moving the Specialty Food
Vendor vehicle to a new space on the same property to conduct sales activity in
excess of fifteen (15) minutes is prohibited and shall be grounds for suspending,
revoking or denying future Specialty Food Vendor permit as provided in Section
5.44.070 and/or 5.44.080.
C. Specialty Food Vendors shall not impede traffic on any road right-of-way.
D. Trash receptacles shall be provided by the Specialty Food Vendor for customers.
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E. Specialty Food Vendors shall be limited to operating between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
5.44.070 Denial, Revocation or Suspension of Permit.
A. The Planning Director or designee may deny, revoke or suspend a Mobile Food
Vendor Permit upon finding that any provision herein or condition of approval will be or
has been violated.
B. Upon denial, revocation or suspension of a permit as described in subsection (A) above,
the Planning Director or designee shall give written notice of such action to the
applicant or permittee stating the action taken and the reason. The decision shall be
effective immediately. The Planning Director's decision is final and may not be
appealed.
5.44.080 Penalties.
Any violation of this chapter shall be an infraction as defined in Section 1.16.010 and is
punishable by a fine as set forth in that section. The Planning Director or designee is
authorized to issue a citation to any person or business violating the provisions of this chapter.
After two (2) infractions, the Mobile Food Vendor Permit authorization shall be revoked for a
period of at least one (1) year.
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Attachment "A-2"
Title 17
ZONING
Chapters:
17.05 Applications and Development Review Procedures
17.05.100, Table 17.05.1
17.29 Civic District
17.29.050 Use categories and zone districts
17.32 C-N, Neighborhood Commercial District
17.32.020 Permitted Uses
17.32.030 Conditional Uses
17.44 CA Tourist and Office -Professional District
17.44.020 Permitted Uses
17.44.030 Conditional Uses
17.46 C-5, Thoroughfare Commercial District
17.46.020 Permitted Uses
17.46.030 Conditional Uses
17.48 M-1, Industrial District
17.46.020 Permitted Uses
17.46.030 Conditional Uses
17.65 TOD Districts and Corridors
17.65.050 Zoning regulations — TOD district Table 1
TABLE 17.05.1
LAND DEVELOPMENT
PROCEDURAL�APPLICABLE
'TYPE
.APPROVING
120-
iPERMIT*
REGULATIONS
AUTHORITY
DAY
_
RULE
Annexation
Quasi -Judicial
Type III
Chapter 1.20
City Council
No
Legislative
Type IV
Chapter 1.20
City Council
No
Comprehensive Plan & UGB
Amendments
Major
Type IV
Chapter 17.96
City Council
No
Minor
Type III
Chapter 17.96
City Council
No
Type III
Yes
Conditional Use Permit
Chapter 17.76
Planning
Commission
Conversion Plan
Type II
Chapter 16.32
Director
Yes
Extensions
Type I Procedures
Type I
Section 17.05.200(G)
Director
Yes
Type II Procedures
Type II
Section 17.05.300(G)
Director
Yes
Home Occupation
Type I
Section 17.60.190
Director
Yes
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TABLE 17.05.1
LAND DEVELOPMENT PROCEDU
(PERMIT* TYPE
Mobile Food Business
Mobile Food Vendor
Type I
Mobile Food Pod
Type 11
Type III
Mobile Food Court
Specialty Food Vendor
Type I
Land Division
Tentative Plan, Partition
Type II
Tentative Plan,
Type III
Subdivision
Final Plat
Type I
Type I
Property Line
Adjustment/Consolidation
Modification of Approval
Major
Type III
Minor
Type II
Nonconforming Use
Type III
Designation
Type III
Planned Unit Development
Right -of -Way Vacation
Type IV
Site Plan and Architectural
Review
Minor
Type I
Major
Type II
TOD District/Corridor Master
Type III
Plan
Tree Removal
Type II
PLICABLE APPROVING 120-
GULATIONS AUTHORITY DAY
�IRULI
Section 5.44.030
Director
Yes
Chapter 17.72
Section 5.44.040
Director
Yes
Chapter 17.72
Section 5.44.050
Planning
Yes
Chapter 17.76
Commission
Chapter 17.72
Section 5.44.060
Director
No
Chapter 16.36
Director
Yes
Chapter 16.10
Planning
Yes
Commission
Chapter 16.12
Director
No
Chapter 16.10
Director
Yes
Section 17.09.300
Planning
Yes
Commission
Section 17.09.400
Director
Yes
Section 17.56.040
Planning
No
Commission
Chapter 17.68
Planning
Yes
Commission
Chapter 12.28
City Council
7No
Chapter 17.72
Director
Yes
Chapter 17.72
Director
Yes
Chapter 17.66
Planning
Yes
Commission
Chapter 12.36
Director
Yes
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TABLE 17.05.1
LAND DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT*
Variance
PROCEDURALAPPLICABLE
'TYPE
REGULATIONS
Class A
Type II
Section 17.13.300
Class B
Type III
Section 17.13.400
Class C
Type III
Section 17.13.500
Zoning Map and Zoning and
Land Division Code Text
Amendments
APPROVING
120-
AUTHORITY
IDAY
RULE
Director
Yes
Planning
Yes
Commission
Planning
Yes
Commission
Minor Type III Chapter 17.10 City Council Yes
Major Type IV Chapter 17.10 City Council No
* An applicant may be required to obtain approvals from other agencies, such as the
Oregon Department of Transportation, or Rogue Valley Sewer. The city may notify other
agencies of applications that may affect their facilities or services.
17.29.050 Use c
Use Categories
Commercial
Entertainment
Professional Office
❑ries and zon(
Retail Sales and Service
Sales-Oriented/Concessions
Mobile Food Vendors and Mobile Food Pods
Personal Service -Oriented
Repair -Oriented
Drive -Through Facilities
Quick Vehicle Service
Vehicle Sales, Rental and Repair
N — Not permitted
P — Permitted
C — Conditional Use
Civic Zonir
N
N
C1
L2
N
N
C1
N
N
1
C1 — Conditional Use limiting sales oriented space to a maximum of four hundred
square feet
L1 — School athletic and play fields only. School building and parking lots not permitted.
L2 — Mobile Food Vendors and Mobile Food Pods are only allowed subject to the
requirements in CPMC 5.44, Mobile Food Businesses.
17.32.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright, subject to
compliance with all applicable municipal, State and Federal environmental, health, and
safety regulations as well as the requirements for site plans in Chapter 17.72:
A. Professional and financial offices and personal service establishments;
B. Retail stores, shops and offices supplying commodities or performing services
other than vehicle and fuel sales;
C. Eating and drinking establishments including Mobile Food Vendors and
Mobile Food Pods as provided in CPMC 5.44;
D. Desktop publishing, xerography, copy centers;
E. Temporary tree sales, from November 1 st to January 1 st;
F. Public and quasi -public utility and service buildings, structures and uses;
G. Neighborhood shopping centers, which may include any of the permitted uses in
this section;
H. Other uses not specified in this or any other district, if the planning commission
finds them to be similar to the uses listed above and compatible with other
permitted uses and with the intent of the C-4 district as provided in
Section 17.60.140, Authorization for similar uses.
17.32.030 Conditional Uses
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the C-N district when
authorized in accordance with Chapter 17.76 of this title:
A. Automobile repair facilities and related fuel sales;
B. Outdoor storage of commodities associated with a permitted, special permitted or
conditional use. All storage shall be within an area surrounded by a solid wall or
fence six feet in height unless otherwise specified in the conditional use permit.
In no case shall materials or equipment be stored higher than the wall or fence;
C. Churches or similar religious institutions;
D. Medical or dental offices and similar health care services;
E. Family -oriented commercial recreation establishments including, but not limited
to, pool/billiard centers, health spas, exercise or physical fitness centers, martial
arts schools, arcades/amusement centers, and similar facilities that are
neighborhood oriented and consistent with the purpose and intent of the
neighborhood convenience center.
F. Mobile Food Courts as provided in CPMC 5.44.
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17.44.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the C-4 district:
B. Tourist and entertainment -related facilities, including but not limited to:
1. Convenience market, meat, poultry, fish and seafood sales; fruit and
beverage stands;
2. Drugstores;
3. Automobile service station, automobile and recreational vehicle parts sales
and repairs, and truck rentals;
4. Motel and hotel;
5. Walk-in movie theater;
6. Bowling alley;
7. Photo and art galleries;
8. Photo processing pickup station;
9. Travel agencies;
10. Barber and beauty shops;
11. Sit-down restaurants or dinner houses (including alcohol);
12. Cocktail lounges and clubs serving alcoholic beverages;
13. Tavern with beer only;
14. Commercial parking lot;
15. Community shopping centers which may include any of the permitted uses
in this section and may also include but not be limited to:
a. Supermarkets;
b. Department stores;
c. Sporting goods;
d. Books and stationery;
e. Gifts, notions and variety;
f. Florists;
g. Leather goods and luggage;
h. Pet sales and related supplies;
i. Photographic supplies;
j. Health food;
k. Self-service laundry;
I. Antique shop;
m. Delicatessen;
n. Pastry and confectionery;
o. General apparel;
p. Shoes and boots;
q. Specialty apparel;
r. Jewelry;
s. Clocks and watches, sales and service;
t. Bakery, retail only;
u. Bicycle shop;
v. Audio, video, electronic sales and service;
w. Printing, lithography and publishing;
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16. Mobile Food Vendors and Mobile Food Pods as provided in CPMC 5.44;
17. State -regulated package liquor stores;
18.Other uses not specified in this or any other district, if the planning
commission finds them to be similar to the uses listed above and compatible
with other permitted uses and with the intent of the C-4 district as provided
in Section 17.60.140, Authorization for similar uses;
19. Large retail establishments.
17,44,030 Conditional Uses
A. The following uses are permitted in the C-4 district when authorized in accordance
with Chapter 17.76, Conditional Use Permits:
1. Campgrounds and recreational vehicle overnight facilities;
2. Drive-in movie theater;
3. Golf course/driving range;
4. Ice and roller skating rinks;
5. Dance halls;
6. Billiard/pool halls;
7. Miniature golf courses;
8. Amusement center (pinball, games, etc.);
9. Nonindustrial business/vocational schools;
10. Physical fitness/conditioning center; martial arts schools;
11. Carwash;
12. Taxicab dispatch office;
13. Ambulance/emergency services;
14. Day care center;
15. Drive-in fast food outlets;
16. Other specialty food outlets, including Mobile Food Courts as provided in
CPMC 5.44;
17. Television and radio broadcasting studio;
18. Accessory buildings and uses customarily appurtenant to a permitted use,
such as incidental storage facilities, may be permitted as conditional uses when
not included within the primary building or structure;
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19. Permitted uses that are referred to the planning commission by city staff
because they were found to exhibit potentially adverse or hazardous
characteristics not normally found in uses of a similar type and size.
17.46.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the C-5 district:
C. Retail outlets, including but not limited to:
1. Auto and truck sales (new and used),
2. Tire sales and service,
3. Glass and mirror sales and service,
4. Wallcovering, floorcovering, curtains, etc.,
5. Major appliances sales and service,
6. Hardware sales,
7. Monument sales,
8. Supermarket,
9. Convenience market,
10. Drugstore,
11. Feed, seed and fuel (within enclosed structure),
12. Electrical and plumbing supplies,
13. Heating and air-conditioning equipment;
14. Stone, tile and masonry supplies,
15. Nursery and gardening materials and supplies,
16. Antique shop,
17. Art and engineering supplies,
18. Pawnshop,
19. Sit-down restaurants, including service of beer, wine and liquor,
20. Drive-in fast food establishments,
21. Tavern, beer sales only,
22. Publiclquasi-public utilities and services,
23. Florist sales,
24. Pet sales,
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25. General apparel;
26. Furniture sales, including used furniture,
27. Sporting goods sales, including firearms,
28. State -regulated package liquor stores,
29. Community shopping centers, which may include any of the permitted uses in
this section and the C-4 district,
30. Large retail establishment eighty thousand square feet or less as defined in
Section 17,08.010, Retail establishment, large; and,
31. Mobile Food Vendors and Mobile Food Pods as provided in CPMC 5.44.
17.46.030 Conditional Uses
The following uses are permitted in the C-5 district when authorized in accordance with
Chapter 17.76:
1. Automobile and truck paint shops;
2. Recreational vehicle overnight facilities;
3. Drive-in movie theater;
4. Heavy equipment sales and service;
5. Mobile home and recreational vehicle sales;
6. Boats and marine equipment sales and service;
7. Motorcycle and snowmobile sales and service;
8. Dinner houses and restaurants serving alcoholic beverages;
9. Cocktail lounges and clubs;
10.Other specialty food outlets, Mobile Food Vendors;
11. Meat, fish, poultry and seafood, light processing and sales;
12. Dairy products sales;
13. Paint and related equipment and supplies;
14. Cleaning and janitorial supplies;
15. Secondhand store or thrift shop;
16. Mortuary;
17.Amusement center (pinball, games, etc.);
18. Manufacturing for on -premises sales;
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19.Taxidermist;
20.Auction house (excluding livestock);
21. Wholesaling of permitted use products;
22. Adult businesses, as defined in Chapter 5.24;
23. Small engine sales and service;
24. Vocational, technical and trade schools, including facilities related to industrial
trades;
25.Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, such
as incidental storage facilities, may be permitted as conditional uses when not
included within the primary building or structure;
26. Permitted uses that are referred to the planning commission by city staff because
they were found to exhibit potentially adverse or hazardous characteristics not
normally found in uses of a similar type or size;
27. Large retail establishments greater than eighty thousand square feet as defined
in Section 17.08.010, Retail establishment, large;
28. Regional shopping centers;
29. Mobile Food Courts as provided in Chapter 5.44.
17.48.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in an M-1 district, subject to
the limitations imposed in Section 17.48.030:
A. Warehousing;
B. Storage and wholesaling of prepared or packaged merchandise;
C. Dwellings for a caretaker, watchman, or other person regularly employed on the
premises;
D. Administrative, educational and other related activities and facilities in
conjunction with a permitted use;
E. Ambulance and other emergency service facilities, including police and fire
stations;
F. Municipal corporation and public utility buildings, structures and yards, including
the storage, repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment;
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G. All types of automobile, motorcycle, truck, and equipment sales, service, repair
and rental, including automobile and truck service stations;
H. Boat building, sales and repair;
I. Cold storage plants, including storage and office;
J. Printing, publishing and book binding;
K. Scientific research or experimental development of materials, methods of
products, including engineering and laboratory research;
L. Vocational, technical and trade schools, including facilities related to industrial
trades;
M. Retail and/or wholesale lumber and building materials sales yard, not including
concrete mixing;
N. Light fabrication and repair shops such as blacksmith, cabinet, electric motor,
heating, machine, sheet metal, signs, stone monuments, upholstery and welding;
O. Assembly, manufacture, or preparation of articles and merchandise from
previously prepared materials, such as canvas, cloth, cork, fiber, tobacco, wire,
wood, excluding sawmills and other wood processing plants, and similar
materials;
P. Manufacture, compounding, processing, packing or treatment of such products
as bakery goods, candy, cosmetics, dairy products and meat, drugs, perfumes,
pharmaceuticals, toiletries; excluding the rendering of fats and oils, fish and meat
slaughtering, and fermented foods such as vinegar and yeast;
Q. Processing uses such as bottling plants, creameries, blue -printing and
photocopying, laundries, carpet cleaning, tire retreading, recapping and
rebuilding;
R. Manufacture of electric, electronic, or optical instruments or related devices;
S. Manufacture of products used by the medical and dental professions, including
artificial limbs, dentures, hearing aids, surgical instruments and dressings, and
similar products;
T. Developer's project and sales offices, including mobile homes adapted to that
purpose, during construction only;
U. Planned unit developments, subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.68;
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V. Mini -storage facilities;
W. Mobile Food Vendors and Mobile Food Pods as provided in Chapter 5.44;
X. Other uses not listed in this or any other district, if the planning commission finds
them to be similar to those listed above and compatible with other permitted uses
and with the intent of the M-1 district.
17.85,050 TOD Districts and Corridors
Table 1
TOD District Land Uses
'Use Categories
Zoning Districts
LMRTMMR.1
HMR I EC
GC
I C
OS
Commercial
Entertainment
N
C
N
L3
C
L3, L4
P, L7
P
P, L8, L9
P
L8
P
L10
N
Professional Office
Retail Sales and Service
Sales -oriented
C
L3
L3
P
P
N
N
Personal service -oriented
C
L3
L3, L4
P
P
N
N
Repair -oriented
N
N
N
P
P
N
N
Drive -through facilities
N
N
N
P
P
N
N
Quick vehicle service
N
N
N
N
P
P
N
N
N
Vehicle sales, rental and
N
N
P
P
N
repair
Tourist Accommodations
Motel/hotel
N
N
C
P
P
N
N
Bed and breakfast inn
C
C
P
P
P
N
N
W-Not permitted.
P--Permitted use.
N--Not permitted.
P--Permitted use.
P1--Permitted use, one unit per lot.
C--Conditional use.
L1--Only permitted as residential units above ground floor commercial uses.
L2--School athletic and play fields only. School building and parking lots are not
permitted.
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L3--Permitted in existing commercial buildings or new construction with ground floor
businesses with multifamily dwellings above ground floor. Maximum floor area for
commercial use not to exceed ten thousand square feet per tenant.
1-4--Second story offices may be permitted in areas adjacent to EC zones as a
conditional use.
L5--Only permitted as a transition between lower density zones and/or when adjacent to
an environmentally sensitive area.
1-6--Permitted only when part of an existing or proposed senior housing project on
abutting property under the same ownership within the MMR or HMR district.
11-7—Mobile Food Vendors, Mobile Food Pods and Mobile Food Courts are
prohibited as provided in CPMC 5.44, Mobile Food Businesses.
11-8—Mobile Food Vendors and Mobile Food Pods are subject to the application
requirements and provisions in CPMC 5.44, Mobile Food Businesses.
11-9—Mobile Food Courts may be permitted in the GC zone as a conditional use in
accordance with CPMC 5.44, Mobile Food Businesses and per CPMC 17.76,
Conditional Use Permits.
L10—Mobile Food Vendors may be permitted in Twin Creeks Park subject to a
Special Event Permit in accordance with CPMC 5.44.030(A)(3).
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Attachment "B"
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
File No.: ZC-21003
Before the City of Central Point Planning Commission
Consideration of a Zone Text Amendments to Central Point Municipal Code
Chapter 5.44, Mobile Food Businesses.
Applicant:
City of Central Point
140 South 3rd Street
Central Point, OR 97502
PART 1
INTRODUCTION
Findings of Fact
and
Conclusion of Law
The proposed text amendment aims to expand opportunities for mobile food vendors, establish
clear standards, and create an application process for authorizing mobile food vendors on a
temporary and semi -permanent basis within City.
The zone text amendment request is a legislative amendment, which is processed using Type
IV application procedures. Type IV procedures set forth in Section 17.05.500 provides the basis
for decisions upon standards and criteria in the development code and the comprehensive plan,
when appropriate.
Applicable development code criteria for this Application include CPMC 17.10, which includes
compliance with the statewide planning goals, comprehensive plan and Transportation Planning
Rule. The amendment's compliance with applicable criteria are presented in Part 2 and
summarized in Part 3.
PART 2 - ZONING CODE COMPLIANCE
17.10.200 Initiation of amendments.
A proposed amendment to the code or zoning map may be initiated by either:
A. A resolution by the planning commission to the city council;
B. A resolution of intent by the city council; or for zoning map amendments;
C. An application by one or more property owners (zoning map amendments only), or their
agents, of property affected by the proposed amendment. The amendment shall be
accompanied by a legal description of the property or properties affected; proposed findings of
facts supporting the proposed amendment, justifying the same and addressing the substantive
standards for such an amendment as required by this chapter and by the Land Conservation
and Development Commission of the state. (Ord. 1989 §1(part), 2014).
Finding CPMC 17.10.200: The Planning Commission is being asked to consider Resolution
No. 893 to forward a favorable recommendation to the City Council regarding proposed
changes to Central Point Municipal Code (CPMC) Chapter 5.44, Mobile Food Businesses.
Action on this Resolution satisfies CPMC 17.10.200(A).
Planning Department Findings Page 1 of 6
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Conclusion 17.10.200: Consistent.
17.10.300 Major and minor amendments.
There are two types of map and text amendments:
A. Major Amendments. Major amendments are legislative policy decisions that establish by law
general policies and regulations for future land use decisions, such as revisions to the zoning
and land division ordinance that have widespread and significant impact beyond the immediate
area. Major amendments are reviewed using the Type IV procedure in Section 17.05.500.
B. Minor Amendments. Minor amendments are those that involve the application of adopted
policy to a specific development application, and not the adoption of new policy (i.e., major
amendments). Minor amendments shall follow the Type III procedure, as set forth in
Section 17.05.400. The approval authority shall be the city council after review and
recommendation by the planning commission. (Ord. 1989 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1874 §3(part),
2006).
Finding CPMC 17.10.300: The proposed amendments are legislative changes to land use
regulations in CPMC 5.44. The changes consist of new text and regulations for future land
use decisions, qualifying as a Major Amendment and have been processed in accordance
with Type IV procedures in CPMC 17.05.500.
Conclusion CPMC 17.10.300: Consistent.
17.10.400 Approval criteria.
A recommendation or a decision to approve, approve with conditions or to deny an application
for a text or map amendment shall be based on written findings and conclusions that address
the following criteria:
A. Approval of the request is consistent with the applicable statewide planning goals (major
amendments only);
Finding CPMC 17.10.400 (A): The proposed amendments have been reviewed against the
Statewide Planning Goals and found to comply as follows:
Goal 1- Citizen Involvement, This goal requires that all citizens be given the opportunity
to be involved in all phases of the planning process. As evidenced by the land use
notifications in the newspaper on 2-16-2022, notice to DLCD on December 28, 2021 and
advertisement on the City's website (WWA.cenfralpointoregon.goyI roiectsl, the City has
duly noticed the application as necessary to allow the opportunity for citizen participation
in the public hearings scheduled with the Planning Commission (3-1-2022) and City
Council (3-10-2022) for the proposed text changes consistent with Goal 1.
Goal 2 — Land Use Planning. Goal 2 addresses the land use planning procedures in
Oregon, including the need to adopt comprehensive plans and implementing ordinances
based on factual information. The proposed amendments are consistent with existing
policy in the comprehensive plan and are aimed at establishing clear standards with
expanded opportunities. The proposed changes are based on factual information from
the municipal code and guidance documents consistent with City standards.
Planning Department Findings Page 2 of 6
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Goal 3 - Agricultural Lands. Goal 3 addresses agricultural land within rural areas. The
proposed text amendments do not affect agricultural lands or agricultural buffers that
would be required adjacent to agricultural lands outside the urban growth boundary. On
this basis, Goal 3 does not apply to the proposed text amendments.
Goal 4 - Forest Lands. Goal 4 addresses forest lands within rural areas. The proposed
text amendments do not affect forest lands or lands adjacent to forest lands; therefore,
Goal 4 does not apply.
Goal 5- O en Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas and Natural Resources. Goal 5
establishes a process for each natural and cultural resource to be inventoried and
evaluated. If deemed to be significant, local governments may preserve, allow uses that
conflict with the resource, or allow a combination of the two. In Central Point, floodplains
and historic structures have been inventoried, and ordinances have been adopted to
minimize impacts to each. The proposed text amendments would not affect any
implementing ordinances that require or protect open spaces, natural resources, or
scenic or historic areas associated with significant Goal 5 resources in the City.
Goal 6 - Air Water and Land Resources Qyafity. Goal 6 requires local comprehensive
plans and implementing ordinances to comply with state and federal regulations on air,
water and land quality resource requirements. Because the proposed amendments are
focused primarily on expanding commercial activity on developed sites, the amendments
will not impact the ability of development projects to comply with any applicable state or
federal air, water or land quality requirements.
Goal 7 - Areas Sub'ect to Natural Hazards. Goal 7 requires appropriate safeguards
when planning for development in floodplains or other areas subject to natural hazards.
In Central Point, floodplain development is regulated in accordance with CPMC 8.24,
Flood Damage Prevention. Earthquake and fire safety is a function of building and fire
codes. The proposed amendments would not impede or otherwise conflict with the
standards set forth in CPMC 8.24, the building code or fire code as necessary to protect
against flood, earthquake, or fire damages.
Goal 8- Recreational Needs. This goal requires communities to inventory existing
parks and recreational facilities, and to project the needed facilities to serve all
populations within the community. Amending standards and regulations for mobile food
businesses within Central Point would not generate any additional need for parks and
recreation services.
Goal 9 - Economy of the State. Goal 9 addresses diversification and improvement of
the economy and specifically addresses commercial and industrial land. The proposed
amendments provide regulations for temporary and semi -permanent commercial uses
located on existing commercial lands. The amendments are consistent with Goal 9 as it
strengthens the standards for development and will not adversely affect the availability of
commercial lands within the City.
Goal 10 - Housing. Goal 10 requires local communities to plan for and accommodate
housing needs in the City. The proposed amendments regulate temporary and semi-
permanent businesses on commercial properties. As such, the proposed text
amendments are not expected to have impacts on housing needs in the City.
Planning Department Findings Page 3 of 6
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Goal 11 - Public Facilities and Services. Goal 11 calls for efficient planning of public
services such as sewer, water, law enforcement and fire protection to assure that public
services are planned in accordance with a community's needs and capacities rather than
to be forced to respond to development as it occurs. Public facilities and services are
planned in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan Public Facilities Element and
updated master plans for water, stormwater, etc. The proposed amendments will not
affect the provision of services or generate additional need for services not already
planned.
Goal 12 - Trans ortation. Goal 12 aims to provide a safe, convenient and economic
transportation system. The proposed amendments provide regulations for temporary and
semi -permanent commercial uses on commercially zoned lands that are considered in
the current transportation system. As such, the proposed text amendments are not
expected to have impacts on transportation facilities.
Goal 13 - Energy. Goal 13 has to do with conserving all forms of energy encourages
communities to look within existing urban areas for potential redevelopment before
looking to expand. The proposed amendments provide regulations for temporary and
semi -permanent commercial uses that provide additional commercial opportunities,
within the existing urban area. As such, the proposed text amendments are not
expected to increase energy utilization.
Goal 14 - Urbanization. Goal 14 has to do with managing the City's growth in
conjunction with project need based on population and land use. The proposed
amendments will not affect population growth or land need; therefore, Goal 14 does not
apply.
Goals 15- Applies to the Willamette Valley and does not apply to the City of Central
Point.
Goals 16-19 - Applies to coastal areas, which are not adjacent to or within the
boundaries of the City of Central Point and are, therefore, not applicable.
Conclusion CPMC 17.10.400(A): Based on the nature of the proposed amendments and
the findings above, the proposed changes to CPMC 5.44 are consistent with all applicable
Statewide Planning Goals.
B. Approval of the request is consistent with the Central Point comprehensive plan (major and
minor amendments);
Finding CPMC 17.10.400 (B): A review of the Central Point Comprehensive Plan identified
the following relevant policies:
Citizen Involvement.,
Policy 3 -- Citizen Influence. Whenever possible, citizens shall be given the opportunity
to be involved in all phases of the planning process, including (1) data collection, (2)
plan preparation, (3) adoption, (4) implementation, (5) evaluation, and (6) revision.
Finding Citizen Involvement Polic 3- Citizen Influence: The proposed text amendments
are being initiated by the City based on feedback from the community to expand
opportunities and establish regulations for temporary and semi -permanent mobile
Planning Department Findings Page 4 of 6
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food businesses. In order to promote awareness of the proposed amendments, the
City published notice of two (2) duly public hearings that have been scheduled with
the Planning Commission (31112022) and City Council (311012022) to receive
testimony. In addition to publishing notice in the newspaper on February 16, 2022,
notice was provided to DLCD and information was posted on the City's website
(www. centralpaintoregan,govlbroiects].
Conclusion Citizen involvement Policy 3 — Citizen Influence: As evidenced by the City's
collaboration with business community and efforts to promote awareness of the
proposed amendments and public involvement process, the proposed amendment
was processed in accordance with Policy 3 for Citizen Involvement.
Economic Element:
Policy 5 — Business Innovation. Encourage innovation, research, development, and
commercialization of new technologies, products, and services through responsive
regulations and public sector approaches.
Finding Economic Element Policy 5 — Business innovation. The City has based the
proposed text amendments on identified needs within the business community for
expanded opportunities for temporary and semi -permanent uses, notably mobile
food businesses. For example, the Economic Element notes the limited availability of
vacant commercial lands and low redevelopment potential of existing developed
areas. The proposed amendments provide expanded opportunities to mobile food
businesses that can locate on developed and under -developed lands on a temporary
or semi -permanent basis, providing expanded business opportunities within the
current development patterns
Conclusion Economic Element Policy 5 — Business Innovation. Consistent.
Land Use Element:
Goal 1: To create an economically strong and balanced commercial sector of the
community that is easily accessible, attractive, and meets the commercial needs of
the local market area.
Finding Land Use Goal 1: Mobile food vending can provide a low-cost way to enter
business ownership, providing an increase in businesses and business activity in the
commercially zoned areas of the city. The proposed amendments expand
opportunities to expand the use of mobile food businesses within Central Point in
response to growing interest in this industry.
Conclusion Land Use Goal 1: Consistent.
Conclusion CPMC 17.10.400(B):Based on the evaluation of applicable Comprehensive
Plan policies, the proposed zoning text amendment is consistent with the Central Point
Comprehensive Plan.
Planning Department Findings Page 5 of 6
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C. If a zoning map amendment, findings demonstrating that adequate public services and
transportation networks to serve the property are either available, or identified for construction in
the city's public facilities master plans (major and minor amendments); and
Finding CPMC 17.10.400 (C): The proposed zoning text amendment does not include
changes to the zoning map.
Conclusion CPMC 17.10.400(C): Not applicable.
D. The amendment complies with OAR 660-012-0060 of the Transportation Planning Rule.
(Ord. 1989 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1874 §3(part), 2006. Formerly 17.10.300(B)).
Finding CPMC 17.10.400 (D): The proposed text amendment does not involve any changes
that would affect trip generation or public transportation facilities, such as an increase in
density or parking standards.
Conclusion CPMC 17.10.400(D): Given the nature of the proposed amendments and lack
of impact to traffic, existing or planned transportation facilities, the proposed amendment
complies with the TPR.
PART 3 — CONCLUSION
As evidenced in findings and conclusions provided in Part 2, the proposed zone text
amendment is consistent with applicable standards and criteria in the Central Point Municipal
Code, including the Statewide Planning Goals (where applicable), Comprehensive Plan, and
Statewide Transportation Planning Rule.
Planning Department Findings Page 6 of 6
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Attachment "C"
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 894
A RESOLUTION FORWARDING A FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION FOR MAJOR
AMENDMENTS TO CPMC 5.44 AND VARIOUS SECTIONS IN TITLE 17, ZONING
REGARDING MOBILE FOOD BUSINESSES
FILE NO. ZC-21003
Applicant: City of Central Point
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2022 the City of Central Point Planning Commission approved
Resolution No. 893 forwarding a recommendation to the City Council to approve Major
Amendments to the Central Point Municipal Code (CPMC) adding Chapter 5.44 to provide
application requirements, procedures and standards for mobile food businesses;
WHEREAS, prior to the City Council public hearing, the City Attorney and Planning staff
identified the need to make additional revisions to clarify the application process, standards for
mobile food businesses and permit denial and revocation. Additionally, it was necessary to
make changes in Title 17, Zoning, for cross-reference purposes;
WHEREAS, on April 5, 2022, the Planning Commission discussed the proposed revisions to
CPMC 5.44 and Title 17 and unanimously directed staff to schedule a public hearing on May
3, 2022 to consider the changes;
WHEREAS, on May 3, 2022, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to continue the
public hearing to June 7, 2022 to consider the changes;
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2022 the Planning Commission, at a duly scheduled public hearing,
considered major amendments to CPMC 5.44 — Mobile Food Businesses and various sections
in Title 17, Zoning as identified in Exhibit "9" — Staff Report dated June 7, 2022;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the above referenced code amendments
comply with the approval criteria set forth in CPMC 17.10, including the Statewide Planning
Goals, Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Planning Rule as evidenced by the Planning
Department Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law identified as Attachment "B" in the Staff
Report dated June 7, 2022 (Exhibit 1).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Central Point Planning Commission,
by this Resolution No. 894, does hereby forward a favorable recommendation to the City
Council to approve the amendments as set forth in the Staff Report dated June 7, 2022
attached hereto by reference as Exhibit "1" including all attachments therein, which are herein
incorporated by reference.
PASSED by the Planning Commission and signed by me in authentication of its passage this
7th day of June 2022.
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
City Representative
Planning Commission Resolution No. 894 (06-07-2022)
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