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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10042022 PC PacketAON& PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CENTRAL October 4, 2022 - 6:00 p.m. POINT Email planninq(a).centralpointoregon.gov to request a Zoom link for virtual participation 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 August 2, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES VII. BUSINESS A. Public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit application to allow a preschool to operate 81 Freeman Road. The 0.57 acre site is within the Tourist and Office Professional (C-4) commercial zoning district and is identified on the Jackson County Assessor's Map as 37S 2W 02D Tax Lot 1000. File No. CUP-22001. Applicants: Ashley Crofton and Malorie Mitchell; Agent: Jared Pulver; Pulver and Leever Real Estate. B. Consideration of the Downtown Revitalization & East Pine Street Corridor Plan Amendment (Urban Renewal Plan Amendment) conformance with the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan. This is not a land use action but public comments are invited and encouraged. File No. UR 22001. VIII. DISCUSSION A. Transportation System Plan Update Information Session. IX. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS X. MISCELLANEOUS A. Planning Commissioner Reports. XI. ADJOURNMENT Individuals needing special accommodations such as sign language, foreign language interpreters or equipment for the hearing impaired must request such services at least 72 hours prior to the Planning Commission meeting. To make your request, please contact the City Recorder at 541-423-1026 (voice), or by e-mail at: deanna.caseygccntralpointoreizon.izov . Si necesita traductor en espahol o servicios de discapacidades (ADA) para asistir a una junta publica de la ciudad por favor llame con 72 horas de anticipaci6n al 541-664-3321 ext. 201. 1 City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 2, 2022 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:01 P.M. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. ROLL CALL Commissioners Tom Van Voorhees (chair), Jim Mock, Kay Harrison, Pat Smith, Robin Stroh, and Brad Cozza were present. Also in attendance were Planning Director Stephanie Holtey and Planning Secretary Karin Skelton IV. CORESPONDENCE V. MINUTES Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the June 7, 2022 minutes as presented. Brad Cozza seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Kay Harrison, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Pat Smith yes; Robin Stroh, yes; Brad Cozza, yes. Motion passed. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES None. VII. BUSINESS Vill. DISCUSSION A. Climate Friendly & Equitable Communities Transportation Rules. The State adopted new Transportation Planning Rules on July 21, 2022. The purpose of this item is to brief the Planning Commission on the new rules and next steps for coming into compliance with the new rules. Information about the new rules is available on the State's website: https://www.oregon.gov/lcd/LAR/Pages/CFEC.aspx?utm medium=email&utm so urce=govdelivery Planning Director Stephanie Holtey stated the purpose of this meeting is to give the Planning Commission an introduction to the State's Climate Friendly & Equitable Communities Transportation Rules. She said there would be future study sessions as these rules come into effect. This meeting will give an overview of the timeline for implementation of all the rules with specific focus on the tasks and requirements of the 2022 — 2023 time period. 2 Planning Commission Minutes Aug. 2, 2022 Page 2 The rules were adopted on July 21, 2022 and will take effect on August 12, 2022 with the exception that communities such as Central Point that need to do an update to their Transportation System Plan (TSP) can use the old rules for that update as long as it is completed by December 31, 2022. Ms. Holtey reviewed the current rule and the proposed rule noting the changes in performance standards for land use decisions. The new rules will focus on safety, increasing bike/pedestrian routes, reducing climate pollution and remedying inequities. She explained the City is required to have a tier one list of projects with identification of all funding sources for those projects. Ms. Holtey said the new performance standards would be expanding the criteria for evaluating these projects. She stressed that as they implement the State's new rules the City will be looking at them and at the City's preferred future and doing their best to bring them together. The Commissioners expressed concern that the criteria for evaluation seemed vague and subjective. Ms. Holtey responded that implementing these rules will be worked out as they came up on the timeline. She assured the commissioners they would be kept apprised of the processes and their input would be included. Ms. Holtey reviewed the Timeline for the new Rules through 2029. She said that in addition to updating the TSP the City will have to implement the first phase of parking reforms by the end of the year. She explained the three phases of the parking reforms which included reducing parking mandates and increasing the ratio of electric vehicle parking. She reviewed some proposed alternatives to complete elimination of all parking mandates. The deadline for adopting all of the parking reforms is the end of June, 2023. By the end of 2024 the City will need to complete a Climate Friendly Area Study. This will include identifying a location to be designated as a Climate Friendly area. This will necessitate an update our Comprehensive Plan to include a Climate Friendly Area Element. Maps would need to be produced along with preliminary calculations as to housing capacity. She said the City is partnering with Rogue Valley Council of Governments who will be taking the lead on the study and will be producing the maps of potential locations. The next steps are the amendment to the TSP and the parking reforms. She said the department is anticipating hiring a new planner soon, and project schedules may vary. She assured the Commissioners there will be more information as things develop. 3 Planning Commission Minutes Aug. 2, 2022 Page 3 B. Central Point Transportation System Plan (TSP) Update. The City is updating its TSP to address transportation needs within the recently amended UGB. The Plan update is scheduled for completion in December 2022. The purpose of this information item is to introduce the project and present the project schedule for plan preparation and adoption Ms. Holtey stated the City will be using the current rules to update the TSP by December 31, 2022. She said the City will be Incorporating projects in the UGB areas and removing completed projects from the City's list. She reviewed the location of transportation disadvantaged populations as identified by the consultants and the criteria used to identify them. She stated Kittleson & Associates has done an evaluation of our funding sources and have presented 3 different funding scenarios to the Citizens Advisory Committee. They included a conservative scenario, a moderate scenario and an ideal scenario. She said the CAC is leaning somewhere between the moderate and ideal scenarios. She said the consultant is incorporating the feedback from the CAC into their analysis. They will bring a revised capital improvement project list along with a prioritization framework back to the CAC at a special meeting on August 16, 2022. There would be a study session in September or October to include City Council, Planning Commission and Citizen's Advisory Committee. Vill. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS X. MICELLANEOUS DEVELOPMENT UPDATE The School District has multiple projects under construction. Columbia Care, a residential treatment facility will be locating on Manzanita PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS XI. ADJOURNMENT Kay Harrison moved to adjourn the meeting. Jim Mock seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m Tom Van Voorhees, Planning Commission Chair PRE SCHOOL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PLANNING CITY OF CENTRAL POINT, OREGON Staff Report Cub House Preschool Conditional Use Permit File No. CUP-22001 October 4, 2022 Item Summary Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit application to allow a preschool at 81 Freeman Court. The project site is within the Tourist and Office Professional (C-4) commercial zoning district and is identified on the Jackson County Assessor's Map as 37S 2W 02D Tax Lot 1000. Applicant: Ashley Crofton & Malorie Mitchell; Agent: Jared Pulver, Pulver and Leever Real Estate. Staff Source Justin Gindlesperger, Community Planner II Background The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a preschool in an existing office building on a property at 81 Freeman Court in the Tourist and Office Professional (C-4) commercial zoning district. The term `preschool' is not defined in the Central Point Municipal Code (CPMC) and is not listed as a specific use in the C-4 zoning district. When a term is not defined in the CPMC, the commonly accepted meaning is used in the context of the application. As defined by Merriam Webster's, a preschool is: "a school for children usually younger than those attending elementary school or kindergarten: nursery schoof'I Although nursery school is not defined in the CPMC, the definition of day care center, listed as a conditional use in CPMC 17.44.030 and defined in CPMC 17.08.010, includes "...nursery schools for children under minimum age for education in a public school..." [emphasis added]. Based on the commonly accepted meaning and the proposed use providing an early learning environment for children under the minimum public school age, the preschool is considered a conditional use in the C-4 zoning district. Conditional uses require special consideration because of special attributes and to ensure they are properly located with respect to the surrounding neighborhoods. "Dictionary by Merriam -Webster," September 21, 2022, https://www.merriam-webster.com/. Q Project Description The applicants are proposing to start the school with 26 children and three (3) teachers. The school will include an `early learning' class of six (6) children ages 24-36 months, and two (2) `preschool' classes each with ten (10) children ages 3-6 years old (Attachment "A"). Access The site has an existing access along Freeman Court, a public street. The school site is the only access on the east side along this portion of the street, which terminates in a cul-de-sac just north of the site. Frontage improvements are existing and no additional improvements are required. Traffic Impacts As noted above, Freeman Court terminates in a cul-de-sac just north of the proposed school site. There is only one other access along this portion of Freeman Court for an existing Domino's Pizza. Based on the hours of operation and the number of trips from the preschool, a traffic impact analysis is not required and there are no anticipated traffic impacts associated with this use. Building and Site Design The proposed preschool will occupy an existing 3,984 square foot building. According to Jackson County Assessor records, the building was constructed in 2001. Prior to the preschool, the building was used for various professional office uses. The applicants are not proposing any exterior modifications to the structure. The parking lot and landscaping areas are existing. The application shows the elimination of up to three (3) parking spaces to provide a secure, fenced play area for the students. Based on the number of students and teachers for the proposed school, the number of parking spaces is adequate for the use. The landscape areas on site are adequate to provide a buffer between the parking area and the street, and to also buffer the proposed use to the adjacent properties. Neighborhood Compatibility Due to the existing development patterns and noise impacts of the area, the proposed preschool is not expected to conflict with or adversely impact the existing uses. On the north and northeast, the project site abuts right-of-way for E Pine Street and the southbound on -ramp for Interstate 5. The location of the project site along a cul-de-sac limits the number of adjancent properties. The site shares the cul-de-sac with a single commercial property to the west, which is currently developed with a Domino's Pizza. On the south and southeast, the site is bordered by a shopping center that includes retail and professional services. ISSUES There are two (2) issues relative to this application as follows: 1. Floodplain Development Permit. A portion of the proposed fence is located within the Stream Setback area along Mingus Creek (Attachment "C"). In accordance with CPMC 8.24.260 and 17.60.090, fences may be permitted in the stream setback, provided they are constructed in a manner that does not restrict flood waters. Comment: Staff recommends Condition of Approval No. 1 requiring the applicant to obtain a Floodplain Development Permit and include details on fence materials and construction that conform to standards in CPMC 8.24.260(A). 2. Change of Occupancy. The proposed preschool will change the occupancy of the building from a "B" category use (for business) to an "E" category use (for education). Per Building Department comments (Attachment "D") and Fire District No. 3 comments (Attachment "E"), the change may require additional safety improvements, including fire alarms and emergency exit and egress lighting. Comment:. Staff recommends Condition of Approval No. 2 requiring the applicant to submit a detailed floor plan to the Building Division and obtain a Change of Occupancy Permit. Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law The Cub House Preschool Conditional Use Permit has been evaluated against the applicable Conditional Use Permit Criteria set forth in CPMC 17.76 and found to comply as conditioned and as evidenced in the Applicant's Findings of Fact (Attachments "B"). Conditions of Approval Prior to installation of the proposed fence, the applicant shall obtain a Floodplain Development Permit and demonstrate compliance with the standards in CPMC 8.24.260(A), including: a. The fencing must be built in removable sections; and b. The fencing must provide at least 1-foot of clearance, or freeboard, between the ground level and the bottom of the solid barrier of the fence. 2. The applicant shall coordinate with the Building Division to obtain a Change of Occupancy Permit and comply with the requirements in the comments from the Building Division and Fire District No. 3, both dated September 14, 2022. 3. The applicant shall coordinate with Rogue Valley Sewer Services and comply with the requirements set forth in the letter dated September 14, 2022 (Attachment "F"). Attachments Attachment "A" — Project Narrative Attachment "B" — Applicant's Findings Attachment "C" — Site Plan Attachment "Y — Building Division Staff Report, dated 09/14/2022 0 Attachment "E" — Fire District No. 3 Staff Report, dated 09/14/2022 Attachment T" — Rogue Valley Sewer Services Staff Report, dated 09/14/2022 Attachment "G" — Resolution No. 897 Action Open a public hearing and consider the proposed Conditional Use Permit application and 1) approve; 2) approve with revisions; or 3) deny the application. Recommendation Approve Resolution No. 897, a Resolution recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit application for the Cub House Preschool. PRE -APPLICATION Cub House Preschool Business owners: Ashley Crofton and Malorie Mitchell Address of property: 81 Freeman Court, Central Point, Jackson County, Oregon Business owner contact phone: (541) 778-1111 Summary • We plan to operate Cub House Preschool. • The preschool will begin with three teachers and 26 children. We will have one Early Learners class with six children ages 24-36 months old and two Preschool classes each with ten children ages 3-6 years old. • Our hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Who We Are Ashley Crofton - Owner/Preschool Teacher: Ashley is a licensed teacher and has a Master's in Early Childhood Education. Malorie Mitchell - Owner/Preschool Teacher: Malorie is a licensed teacher and has a Master's in Early Childhood Education. Our desire is to be a holistic child -focused early learning center that helps children to develop socially, physically, emotionally, and cognitively under the care and guidance of highly trained professionals and within a child -friendly environment Mission Providing a positive environment that helps children develop socially, physically, emotionally, and cognitively. Vision • We will establish solid policies and procedures that foster quality operations throughout the entire school We will deliver high quality academic programs • We will create superior learning environments 10 • We will be the school where teachers want to work and invest their careers 11 CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION — FINDINGS OF FACT Cub House Preschool Business owners: Ashley Crofton and Malorie Mitchell Address of property: 81 Freeman Court, Central Point, Jackson County, Oregon Business owner contact phone: (541) 778-1111 17.76.010 Purpose. We are requesting a conditional use permit to run a preschool at the property located at 81 Freeman Court, Central Point, Jackson County, Oregon. 17.76.011. AvOication. We have attached a Pre -Application Application, a Conditional Use Permit Application and all associated fees and required documents. 17.76.020 Information required. A. The name of the preschool shall be Cub House Preschool. B. The owners of the business will be Ashley Crofton and Malorie Mitchell who will lease the property from the property owner who is A Beatty LLC. C. The property is located at 81 Freeman Court, Central Point, Jackson County, Oregon. D. We have attached the legal description and floor plan of the building which does not require any structural improvements to run the business. E. We have provided statements of our findings proving compliance with each of the applicable provisions required to grant the conditional use permit (below). 17.76.040 Findings and conditions. A. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use and to meet all other development and lot requirements of the subject zoning district and all other provisions of this code. Finding: The property where the preschool will be located was built with a permit when the building was built. It is 3,984 square feet on 0.57 Acres. The State of Oregon requires 35 square feet of usable space per child. Since the building is 3,984 square feet with approximately 2,500 12 square feet of usable space, it allows for approximately 72 children at the preschool. The children will have an adequate amount of outdoor play area and access to a bathroom as well. Conclusion: No structural modifications to the building are necessary. B. That the site has adequate access to a public street or highway and that the street or highway is adequate in size and condition to effectively accommodate the traffic that is expected to be generated by the proposed use. Finding: The preschool is located off Freeman Road, a public street that is well maintained by the city. The proposed preschool will not generate a significant amount of traffic that street improvements would be required. The largest number of cars at pickup and drop-off would be 26, and we have enough spaces and turn around room to accommodate that. We do not anticipate all 26 parents dropping off and picking up their child at the same time with a large window of pickup and drop-off time. Parents can drop-off their child from 7:30 am -gam, and pickup from 3:30 until S:OOpm. The Central Point Municipal Code states that one space per employee plus one space per five children the facility is designed or intended to accommodate. According to the Municipal Code, for the preschool being located at 81 Freeman Court, Central Point, Jackson County, Oregon it can have allows for approximately 72 children. Conclusion: The site has adequate access to Freeman Road, a public street, and the street is in adequate condition to accommodate traffic to the site. C. That the proposed use will have no significant adverse effect on abutting property or the permitted use thereof. In making this determination, the commission shall consider the proposed location and improvements on the site; vehicular ingress, egress, and internal circulation; setback; height of the building and structures; walls and fences; landscaping; outdoor lighting; and signs. Finding: The hours for the preschool will be Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The activities will be primarily inside so noise should be held to a minimum. Any outdoor activities would take place between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is a walkway directly to the building entrance. The fence around outdoor space will be six feet tall and boarders the property line which will also help with any excessive noise. Conclusion: The building is built to code so there should be no effect on abutting properties. The fence that is surrounding the outdoor space will reduce any noise from the preschool. D. That the establishment, maintenance or operation of the use applied for will comply with local, state and federal health and safety regulations and therefore will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the surrounding neighborhoods and will not be detrimental or injurious to the property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the community based on the review of those factors listed in subsection C of this section. Finding: Afire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide alarm are present. We will have evacuation drills once a month to ensure the safety of the children. An inspection on the fire extinguisher will be completed annually. The State of Oregon says that each child needs 35 square feet. Since the property is 3,984 square feet, we can have allows for approximately 72 13 children at one time. We plan to start with about 26 children with three teachers, so our ratio would comply. Background checks are required for any adult that is interacting or on the facility where children are present. All necessary background checks are completed. We meet the State of Oregon preschool staff to student ratio. Conclusion: All applicable local, state, and federal health and safety regulations are satisfied, and the proposed use will not be detrimental or injurious to the property or the surrounding neighborhood. E. That any conditions required for approval of the permit are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare and may include: 1. Adjustments to lot size or yard areas as needed to best accommodate the proposed use; provided the lots or yard areas conform to the stated minimum dimensions for the subject zoning district, unless a variance is also granted as provided for in Chapter 17.13. Finding: The lot is 0.57 acres. The site is 3,984 square feet. Conclusion: There is sufficient indoor and outdoor space to meet the requirements of a preschool. 2. Increasing Street widths, modifications in street designs or addition of street signs or traffic signals to accommodate the traffic generated by the proposed use. Finding: The street width is wide enough to accommodate the preschool daily use. Conclusion: No modifications to streets, traffic signals, or signs would be needed. 3. Adjustments to off-street parking requirements in accordance with any unique characteristics of the proposed use. Finding: The requirement for parking is one spot per employee and one spot per five children. There are 23 usable parking spots which more than meet the requirements of three teachers and 26 children and allows for the opportunity to grow. Conclusion: Off-street parking would not be needed due to available parking spots. 4. Regulation of points of vehicular ingress and egress. Finding: The cars can enter and exit from Freeman Court from Freeman Road. Conclusion: No changes to accommodate vehicle ingress and egress are needed. 5. Requiring landscaping, irrigation systems, lighting, and a property maintenance program. Finding: The landscaping, irrigation system, lighting and property maintenance are done by the property owners and will continue to be done by the property owners. Conclusion: Landscaping, irrigation systems, lighting and property maintenance will not require any changes. 6. Regulation of signs and their locations. 14 Finding: A sign displaying the name of preschool will be on top of the building and a small sign will be hung where children enter. Conclusion: The sign will not disturb surrounding neighbors. 7. Requiring fences, berms, walls, landscaping, or other devices of organic or artificial composition to eliminate or reduce the effects of noise, vibrations, odors, visual incompatibility, or other undesirable effects on surrounding properties. Finding: A six-foot fence will be around the outdoor space. Conclusion: The property will require the fence to be put in but will be done so by the property owner. 8. Regulation of time of operations for certain types of uses if their operations may adversely affect privacy of sleep of persons residing nearby or otherwise conflict with other community or neighborhood functions. Finding: We plan to operate the preschool Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. so most neighbors are awake during these hours. Outside play will be limited but only occur during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Conclusion: Time of operation will not affect the community or surrounding neighbors. 9. Establish a time period within which the subject land use must be developed. Finding: The building is already built and not in need of any structural modifications. Conclusion: Not applicable since no development is needed. 10. Requirement of a bond or other adequate assurance within a specified period of time. Finding: The structure of the proposed preschool already exists and therefore does not require a bond. Conclusion: Not applicable since no development is needed. 11. Such other conditions that are found to be necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. Finding: The preschool will not affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. Conclusion: The preschool complies with all requirements to protect public health, safety, and general welfare. 12. In considering an appeal of an application for a conditional use permit for a home occupation, the planning commission shall review the criteria listed in Section 17.60.190. Finding: The proposed preschool is not in a home and a business license will be obtained prior to operation. Conclusion: All criteria will be satisfied. 15 n a .i P 4 z i 0 - 16 Y- J061 PLANNING CITY OF CENTRAL POINT. OREGON 54- kmwNcw M 81 Freeman Court �-tAu' Cub House Pre School Pre Application Conference N Legend CI�1�l.�Yl 111r1jL .� 70 Creeks and Streams open) Feet Special Flood Hazard Area - 1 % Annual Chance Flood if 1 1Llede4 Special Flood Hazard Area - Floodway Stream Setback Area per CPMC 8.24.230 -~ back aF -Coc42 -froY)j = 1�f+ Map for Illustration Purposes Only Date: 0813012022 Justin P. Gindlesper er From: Derek Zwagerman Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 11:06 AM To: Justin P. Gindlesperger Subject: RE: Request for Agency Comments on Land Use Application - CUP-22001 A change of occupancy permit will be required prior to occupying the building. Occupancy is changing from 'B' (Business) to 'E' (Educational). A fire alarm system will be required to be installed prior to occupancy. A permit and inspection(s) are required for the 'E' occupancy. Derek Zwagerman, P.E. City of Central Point— Building Dept. 541-423-1024 From: Justin P. Gindlesperger <Justin.Gindlesperger@centralpointoregon.gov> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 10:35 AM To: Chadd Griffin <chadd.griffin@centralpointoregon.gov>; Carl Tappert <ctappert@rvss.us>; Mike Ono <Mike.Ono@centralpointoregon.gov>; Chad Murders <chad.murders@ecso911.com>; David Baker <dbaker@roguedisposal.com>; David McFadden <David.McFadden @avistacorp.com>; Derek Zwagerman <Derek.Zwagerman@centralpointoregon.gov>; Ed Devries <Ed.Devries@pacifiCorp.com>; Eric Wirfs <eric.wirfs@pacificorp.com>; Jeff Wedman <jeff.wedman@centurylink.com>; Mark Kimmelshue <mark.kimmelshue@centurylink.com>; Mark Northrop <MarkN@jcfd3.com>; Matt Samitore <Matt.Samitore@centralpointoregon.gov>; Nicholas Bakke <nbakke@rvss.us>; Rogue River Valley Irrigation District <rrvid@rrvid.org>; Stephanie Holtey <Stephanie.Holtey@centralpointoregon.gov>; US Post Office <nickolas.c.eufemi@usps.gov> Subject: Request for Agency Comments on Land Use Application - CUP-22001 Good morning, The City received an application for the operation of a preschool in an existing building in the Tourist and Office Professional (C-4) commercial zoning district. The project site is located at 81 Freeman Court (37S2W02D, TL 1000). Please provide comments to our office no later than September 28, 2022. The complete application is available at: htt s: www.cer�tral ointore on. ov cd ro'ect cub -house -preschool - conditional -use -permit Thank you for your time and consideration of this request. If you have questions, please let me know. Regards, Justin Gindlesperger; AICP, CFM Community Planner II Community Development City of Central Point 140 South Third Street Central Point, OR 97502 18 Justin P. Gindlesperger From: Mark Northrop <MarkN@jcfd3.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 2:27 PM To: Justin P. Gindlesperger Subject: Re: Request for Agency Comments on Land Use Application - CUP-22001 [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Justin: Access and water supply for this occupancy meets Oregon Fire Code. However, the building occupancy type will be changed from a Business(B) to an Educational(E). This may require other safety feature changes to the building such as emergency exit and egress lighting, manual fire alarm, voice evacuation alarm, and exiting distances and locking arangements. These will be based upon the number and needs of the children involved. Derek and I will be able to answer these questions when a more detailed plan is submitted. X DrM MarL Northrop, IAAI, CFI Jackson Count Fire District 3 8585 Agate KJ, Wkite Cit,j, 0K 97505 Mark Pjc--fJjx0n1 Office: 541.85 1,2776 Cell 541.660.7. w www.icFji .coni -!srRIC1 Together We're Better 191 R1 ki [9- [�I- From: Justin P. Gindlesperger <Justin.Gindlesperger@centralpointoregon.gov> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 10:34 AM To: Chadd Griffin <chadd.griffin@centralpointoregon.gov>; Carl Tappert <ctappert@rvss.us>; Mike Ono <Mike.Ono@centralpointoregon.gov>; Chad Murders <chad.murders@ecso911.com>; David Baker 19 ROGUE VALLEY SEWER SERVICES 00 CLEAN WATER - HEALTHY COMMUNITIES September 14, 2022 City of Central Point Planning Department 155 South Second Street Central Point, Oregon 97502 Re: CUP 22001— Cub House Preschool, Map 37 2W 02D, Tax Lot 1000, There is an existing 8 inch sewer main along Freeman Ct and a 4 inch sewer service serving the existing building on the property. The proposed use will not affect this service. However, the change in use may require additional Sewer System Development Charges (SDC's). Rogue Valley Sewer Services requests that approval of this development be subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant must submit architectural plumbing plans or other justification to RVSS for the calculation of SDC fees. Please note, SDC fees for educational facilities are calculated based on student capacity. Feel free to call me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Nicholas R Bakke, PE District Engineer �. (541) 664-6300 www.RVSS.US 20 138 W Vilas Rd, Central Point, OR 97502 V P.O. Box 3130, Central Point, OR 97502 Fm PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 897 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PRESCHOOL ON LANDS WITHIN THE TOURIST AND OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (C-4) ZONING DISTRICT. (File No: CUP-22001) WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted an application for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to change the use of an existing building within the Tourist and Office Professional (C-4) zone to a preschool; and WHEREAS, on October 4, 2022 the City of Central Point Planning Commission conducted a duly -noticed public hearing on the application, at which time it reviewed the Staff Report and heard testimony and comments on the application; and WHEREAS, the application has been found to be consistent with the approval criteria applicable to Conditional Use Permits in accordance with Section 17.76 of the Central Point Municipal Code; and per conditions noted in the Staff Report dated October 4, 2022; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Central Point Planning Commission by Resolution No. 897 does hereby approve the Conditional Use Permit application for the applicants, Ashley Crofton and Malorie Mitchell. This approval is based on the findings and conditions of approval as set forth in Exhibit "A," the Planning Department Staff Report dated October 4, 2022, including attachments incorporated by reference. PASSED by the Planning Commission and signed by me in authentication of its passage this 4tn day of October, 2022. Planning Commission Chair ATTEST: City Representative Planning Commission Resolution No. 897 (10/04/2022) 21 DOWNTOWN & EAST PINE STREET CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION PLAN AMENDMENT 22 PLANNING to eport Downtown Revitalization & East Pine Street Corridor Plan Amendment CITY OF CENTRAL POINT, OREGON File No. UR-22001 TO: City of Central Point Planning Commission FROM: Stephanie Holtey, Planning Director Chris Clayton, City Manager/Urban Renewal Executive Director Elaine Howard, Consultant DATE: October 4, 2022 SUBJECT: Downtown & East Pine Street Corridor Revitalizaton Plan Amendment (.BACKGROUND On March 8, 2012, the Central Point City Council adopted the Downtown and East Pine Street Revitalization Plan (Urban Renewal Plan). Urban Renewal is an economic development program authorized by state law in ORS Chapter 457, which allows use of tax increment financing to address urban blight. The City's Urban Renewal Plan identifies the program boundaries and projects intended to maximize public and private investments to strengthen economic and aesthetic vitality within the City's traditional mixed -use urban core. Since the Urban Renewal Plan was adopted, 6.7 acres have been purchased by School District #6 (tax exempt), the City added land its Urban Growth Boundary along East Pine Street and the community experienced two (2) significant fires along the Greenway and East Pine Street Corridor. This has prompted the City of Central Point and the Development Commission to consider new projects to mitigate wildfire risk to the community and to explore partnership with Jackson County on development of a Joint Community Center/Emergency Evacuation Shelter. As a result, the Development Commission has initiated a Major Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan (Amendment) to accomplish the following objectives: • Remove tax exempt properties from the District; • Add land being considered for the possible future Joint Community Center; • Add all property owned by the City of Central Point along the Bear Creek Greenway south of East Pine Street, which is part of the Bear Creek Greenway Fire Area Master Plan; and, • Add land from the recently expanded Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for employment, open space and associated public facilities. Added lands were taken from the CP-3 Urban Reserve Area adjacent to East Pine Street and Peninger Road. 23 • Include the Beebe Road Bridge project to connect Beebe Road to Peninger Road via a new bridge over Bear Creek. This project provides increased east -west transportation connectivity into recently expanded UGB area referenced above. At the October 4, 2022 meeting, the Planning Commission will consider the proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment relative to its conformance with the Central Point Comprehensive Plan and make a recommendation to the City Council. This is not a land use action and does not require a public hearing; however, the public is invited comment of the proposal. There are no explicit review criteria for a Planning Commission for the review of an urban renewal plan amendment. The Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) ORS 457.085(4) states that "An urban renewal plan and accompanying report shall be forwarded to the planning commission of the municipality for recommendations, prior to presenting the plan to the governing body of the municipality for approval under ORS 457.095". The generally accepted practice is for the Planning Commission to provide input on the relationship of the Plan to the Local Goals and Objectives (See Attachment 1 Appendix, Exhibit 4 of the Plan), and particularly to its conformance to the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan. II. PURPOSE The purpose of the amendment is to remove property and to add property and projects to the Downtown & East Pine Street Corridor Revitalization Plan. The removed properties are not taxable and projects are not contemplated on them. The added properties will enable the Development Commission to allocate funding to the Bear Creek Greenway design and implementation, to add the Beebe Road Bridge Extension and to place the future community center within the urban renewal area boundary to allow funding to be allocated to the project. This amendment is a substantial amendment to the Downtown & East Pine Street Corridor Revitalization Plan as the addition of acreage is in excess of a cumulative 1 % of the acreage of the urban renewal area (ORS 457.085 (i) (A)). The project for a community center is already a part of the Plan, however, the location has changed to be a joint center with Jackson County expected to be located at the Jackson County Expo site. A community center is not specifically identified as a public building project in ORS 457.010 (12). In addition, the community center project was already a part of the Plan prior to the inclusion of a definition of public building project in OR 457. If for some reason the community center project with Jackson County is not able to proceed, the Development Commission still has the authority to expend funds on the project elsewhere within the Plan boundary. III. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of the Planning Commission meeting and consideration of the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment was posted on the City of Central Point website and mailed to all utility billing customers within the existing and proposed Urban Renewal District boundary. IV. MAXIMUM INDEBTEDNESS The proposed maximum indebtedness, the limit on the amount of funds that may be spent on administration, projects and programs in the Area is $43,177,530. The maximum indebtedness 24 is not changing as a part of this Amendment. The maximum indebtedness does not include interest paid on any borrowing by the urban renewal agency. There is a proposed financing plan in the Report that shows that the Plan is financially feasible. It is understood that the Agency may make changes to the financing plan as needs and opportunities arise, typically during the annual budgeting process. The Plan would be administered by the Central Point Development Commission (CPDC). Major changes to the Plan, if necessary, must be approved by the CPDC and City Council as detailed in Section 1.12 of the Plan. V. RELATIONSHIP TO LOCAL OBJECTIVES The Plan relates to local planning and development objectives contained within the Central Point 2040 Strategic Plan, Central Point Comprehensive Plan, the Central Point Zoning Code, and the Transportation System Plan. Findings of Fact demonstrating that the proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and local objectives are presented in Attachment 1—Appendix, Exhibit 4, Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. VI. ACTION/RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission is being asked to consider the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment relative to its compliance with the Central Point Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: 1. Review and discuss the proposed Amendment 2. Find that the Downtown & East Pine Street Corridor Revitalizaton Plan Amendment conforms to the Central Point Comprehensive Plan, and optionally recommend the Plan Amendment's adoption to the Central Point City Council Recommendation/Suggested Motion(s): "I move that the Central Point Planning Commission finds, based upon the information provided in the staff report and the provided attachments that the Downtown & East Pine Street Corridor Revitalizaton Plan Amendment conforms to the Central Point Comprehensive Plan Optional additional language: ...and further recommends that the Central Point City Council adopt the proposed Downtown & East Pine Street Corridor Revitalizaton Plan Amendment ." VII. ATTACHMENTS 1. Downtown & East Pine Street Corridor Revitalizaton Plan Amendment 2. Report Accompanying the Downtown & East Pine Street Corridor Revitalizaton Plan Amendment 25 Proposed new text is shown in double -underline. Deleted text is shown in strokethreuW. Explanatory language shown in italics. DOWNTOWN & EAST PINE STREET CORRIDOR REVITALIZATON PLAN Only the proposed changes are shown in this amendment, the current plan can be viewed at: https://www.centralpointoregon.gov/urbanrenewal Section 1.1 INTRODUCTION The first substantial amendment was developed in 2022 to remove property, add property and projects to the urban renewal area. The removed properties are not taxable and projects are not contemplated on them. The added properties will enable the Agency to allocate funding to the Bear Creek Greenway design and implementation, to add the Beebe Road Bridge Extension and to place the future community center within the urban renewal area boundary to allow funding to be allocated to the project. Section 1.2 CITY AND AGENCY RELATIONSHIP No changes to this section Section 1.3 DEFINITIONS No changes to this section Section 1.4 LEGAL BOUNDARY The Urban Renewal Area contains 446.3514 acres accounting for 15.51% 17.7% of the City's total acreage. The legal description and illustration of the boundary of the Urban Renewal Area are described as follows: the Legal Description (Exhibit 1) Boundary Map, Exhibit B and Urban Renewal Area Tax lot Inventory. Exhibit C. were updated in the 2022 Amendment) Section 1.5.4 CONSISTENCY WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN This Plan has been prepared in conformity with the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan including its goals, policies, procedures and implementing provisions, as exist on the effective date of this Urban Renewal Plan, or as may be amended from time to time, which is hereby incorporated by reference as if it were included in full. See Appendix, Exhibit 4. Relationship to Comprehensive Plan. SECTION 1.6 1 To achieve the goals and objectives of this Plan the following activities may be undertaken by the Central Point Development Commission, or caused to be undertaken by others, in accordance with applicable Federal, State, County and City laws, policies and procedures and in compliance with the provisions of this Plan. The Central Point Development Commission's responsibility for all activities identified in the Plan is subject to the availability of appropriate funding. 1.6.1 URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS AND ACITIVITIES 2. EAST PINE STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Improve the streetscape along that section of Fast Pine Street between the Downtown Core Area and Hamrick Road. Streetscape improvements may include curb and gutter, sidewalks, crosswalks, street trees, tree grates, street lights, plazas, gateways, portal signage on 1-5, and street furniture. All streetscape improvements shall be constructed in accordance with an approved streetscape master plan East Pine Street. 2022 Note — A portion of this project has been completed (1st to 6th Street on Pine Street). S. INTERSECTION SIGNALIZATION. Install/upgrade/modify traffic signals at the following intersection: 26 a. Twin Creeks RR -Xing. Install new signalized intersection at Hwy. 99 and Twin Creeks Dr. including a new railroad crossing at Twin Creeks Dr. Improvements shall include, but not be limited to easement acquisition, curb and gutter, street surface improvement, railroad crossing signalization, Hwy. 99 signalization, sidewalks, street lights, and landscaping; 2022 update: project completed. 6. OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES. All public parking constructed under the provisions of this Section shall comply with the objectives and policies of the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan and the City of Central Point Transportation System Plan as applies to the Downtown, and with the applicable standards set forth in the Land Development Code. a. Oak Street Parking Facility. Design and construct a parking facility on the northwest corner of Oak Street and Third Street. b. Manzanita Street Parking Facility. Design and construct a parking facility on the southeast corner of Manzanita Street and First St. 2022 update: project completed. 9.PFAFF PARK RENOVATION. Renovate Pfaff Park including new landscaping, restroom facilities, playground equipment, and lighting. 2022 update: partially complete (restroom facilities). 10.FREEMAN ROAD UPGRADE TO COLLECTOR STREET STANDARDS. Between Oak St. and Hopkins Road rebuild Freeman Road to collector street standards, including curb, gutter, sidewalks, street lights, traffic control devices, and street trees. 2022 update: project completed. 11. BEEBE ROAD EXTENSION AND BRIDGE EXTENSION PSh'IhlG-ER DAA II CAI IT.W ER V EXTEW_Q10 I Extend Beebe Road from its current intersection with Gebhard Road to the west through Jackson County Expo to connect with Penninger Road. Includes intersection improvements at Penninger & Beebe Roads and Beebe & Gebhard Roads. 9)(ten ' PepingeF R9ad „t1, , s. Q^^r Grp- k +„ ^^"eetep Street to inteFseet with HaFnFiek; including inteFseetieR signal at Past Pine StFeet and PeRinger, seutheFly bFidge eressing and bike lanes. The specifics and timing ef thus preject shall be based en a transp rtati n analysis prior te commencement ef nstructien 13.CITY OF CENTRAL POINT COMMUNITY CENTER. Assist with the feasibility analysis, site and architectural design, land acquisition, and construction of a community center within the Area. The Agency's participation in the development of a community center shall be limited to the percentage of the total design and development costs, including land acquisition that can be reasonably attributed to serving the Area. 2022 update: The proposed Community Center now includes a possible location on Jackson County controlled land outside of Central Point city limits (Expo Property/Site). This property is being included into the urban renewal area in the 2022 amendment. 15. BEAR CREEK GREENWAY DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENTS. Improve the publicly owned lands adjacent to the Bear Creek Greenwav from E. Pine Street to the Table Rock Overpass. The newly created park system will balance passive and active areas, including walking paths, benches, tables, pavilions/gazebos, playgrounds, restrooms, bicycle improvements, and various recreational areas/opportunities. The Bear Creek Greenwav Project was added as a result of the blight created by the 2020 wildfires with the intention of preventing a similar catastrophe in the future. SECTION 1.7 MAXIMUM INDEBTEDNESS AND FINANCING MAXIMUM INDEBTEDNESS No changes to this section SECTION 1.8 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT REQUIRED No changes to this section SECTION 1.9 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION No changes to this section 27 SECTION 1.10 NON-DISCRIMINATION No changes to this section SECTION 1.11 RECORDING OF PLAN No changes to this section SECTION 1.12 PROCEDURES FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN No changes to this section SECTION 13 DURATION AND VALIDITY OF APPROVED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN No changes to this section Exhibit 1 is updated to include the boundary changes of the 2022 Amendment. Exhibit 2 is updated to include the boundary changes of the 2022 Amendment. Exhibit 2- Graphic Description of Urban Renewal Area with the 2022 Amendment Z- Exhibit 3 is updated to include the boundary changes of the 2022 Amendment. Properties Added Map Number Account Number Acreage 372W02D300 10195939 9.02 372W02D400 10998025 7.17 372W02D400 10195970 13.89 372W02D500 10195988 12.19 372W02D501 10992858 1.47 372W02D600 10195996 4.95 372W11A102 10799146 3.52 372W11A28100 10799152 1.38 372W1213501 10202983 2.55 372W1213502 10730828 13.21 372W1213505 10993098 4.25 372W1213600 10462312 13.91 372 W02 D700 10196009 1.88 TOTAL 89.39 Properties Removed Map Number Account Number Acreage 372W11BC5300 10179641 1.76 372W11BC5302 10714077 0.10 372W11BC5303 10714085 0.10 372 W 11 BC5000 10179674 0.46 372W11BC5301 10705457 0.66 372W11BC5200 10179658 3.60 TOTAL 6.68 29 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR DOWNTOWN & EAST PINE STREET CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION PLAN AMENDMENT Before the City of Central Point Planning Commission Consideration of Downtown & East Pine Street Corridor Revitalization Plan Amendment Compliance with the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan File No. UR-22001 Applicant: City of Central Point ) Findings of Fact 140 South 3rd Street 1 and Central Point, OR 97502 Introduction Conclusions of Law On March 8, 2012, the City of Central Point City Council approved the Downtown and East Pine Street Corridor Revitalization Plan (Urban Renewal Plan). Prior to the City Council's approval, the Planning Commission determined the Urban Renewal Plan was consistent with the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan. At this time, the City is amending the Urban Renewal Plan to accomplish the following objectives: • Remove tax exempt properties purchased by School District #6 since 2012; • Add land along the Bear Creek Greenway to fund and construct park improvements that balance active and passive recreation amenities with wildfire mitigation and habitat restoration; • Add land being considered for a Joint Community Center with Jackson County (existing project, new possible location); • Add land recently added to the Central Point Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) from the CP-3 Urban Reserve; and, • Add the following projects: o Bear Creek Greenway park and fire mitigation plan; and, o Beebe Road Bridge Extension. The existing and proposed Urban Renewal District boundaries are illustrated in Figures 1 and 2. The purpose of these findings is to demonstrate that the proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 30 Figure 1 — Proposed Urban Renewal District Boundary Changes Map Joint Community Center Location Bear Creek Greenway; Needed for Beebe Bridge Extension -- mew., 06 Urban Renewal District Boundary Map Proposed Boundary Changes (2022) Map Updated June 1, 2922 31 Figure 2 — Proposed Urban Renewal Boundary Central Point Strategic Plan The 2040 Strategic Plan establishes the community's vision, mission, values and strategic priorities. Together, these components are intended to foster the community's preferred vision for its future as articulated below: Vision "Central Point is a safe, family -friendly, livable community that cultivates its small-town feel by managing growth and inspiring meaningful connections between people and places." Mission "Creating a family -friendly community that provides a better experience for those living working and doing business in Central Point." Values There are seven (7) values articulated in the Strategic Plan. These are the principles that drive service delivery, planning and implementation of the strategic plan and day to day functions of the City. They are as follows: 32 1. Accountability — We value the ability to hold ourselves responsible for mistakes, apply what we have learned and move forward in a positive direction. 2. Community — We value a clean and attractive city that inspires meaningful connections to people and places. 3. Excellence — We value a consistently superior performance that surpasses requirements and expectations. 4. Service — We strive to provide the highest level of service possible in the most efficient and responsible manner. 5. Heritage — We value a simultaneous ability to preserve and invent our culture —that is, to conserve our city's unique history and heritage while developing new expressions for current times. 6. Public Safety — We value a professional service -oriented public safety policy that provides a sense of safety/well-being in the city. 7. Resilience — We value the City's ability to anticipate, prepare for, respond and adapt to incremental change and sudden (economic or market) disruptions in order to endure and prosper. Strategic Priorities 1. Community Investment — This priority has to do with making physical, social and economic investments that support the community's vision. 2. Community Engagement — Responsive and proactive governance requires quality communication between citizens, business and the City. This priority is geared toward building strong relationships and effective communication. 3. Community Culture — Central Point has a unique identify and culture. This priority aims to celebrate Central Point customs, arts, social institutions and achievements. 4. Responsible Governance — There are multiple facets to responsible governance from earning and retaining public trust, maintaining a strong financial position, to thoughtfully hiring and training employees, promoting volunteerism, and developing the policing program. Lastly, this area focuses on becoming a resilient city that has the capabilities needed to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk. 5. Vibrant Economy — Having a vibrant economy is the fuel for a healthy community. The City's Strategic Plan focuses on managing growth, revitalizing downtown, connecting the east and west sides of the community and business attraction, support and investment. The 2040 Strategic Plan is the foundation for the City's Comprehensive Plan. It is important to acknowledge the proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment aligns with the community's vision and strategic priorities. Finding, 2040 Strategic Plan: The Urban Renewal Plan provides a blueprint for revitalizing blighted areas in the Urban Renewal District boundary to increase public and private investments. In the case of the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment, the proposed changes include adding lands that will allow public investment to transform the Bear Creek Greenway. This natural open space areas was severely burned during the September 2019 wildfire that threatened the entire community. The proposed plan amendment to include the Greenway in the Urban Renewal District Boundary and to include the Bear Creek Greenway Park/Wildfire Mitigation project will allow public investment in active and passive recreation amenities designed to mitigate wildfire risk 33 while also restoring valuable wetland and riparian habitat. These changes directly respond to Responsible Governance, Goal 6 regarding being a resilient City. By bringing in employment land recently added to the UGB, the City is in a position to incentivize private investment in one of the few commercial properties that is visible from Interstate 5. This directly responds to the City's priorities concerning Community Investment and taking action to create a Vibrant Economy. It is important to note that this property is adjacent to the potential Joint Community Center site and will be served by the new Beebe Road Bridge Extension project that has been added as part of this amendment. The latter project is essential to providing increased connectivity between eastside residential properties with commercial properties to the west of Bear Creek. The Community Center project is already in the Urban Renewal Plan. The addition of land for the potential Joint Community Center expands the City's opportunity to provide significant value at a minimal cost by collaborating with Jackson County. This project speaks to priorities for Community Investment and Responsible Governance by providing enhanced services and facilities in fiscally responsible manner. Lastly, there has been extensive communication with Central Point citizens and businesses about the changes articulated in the Plan Amendment. Community engagement included but is not limited to the Open House, written notices and public meetings specific to the proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment. It has also included the extensive planning efforts that went into developing the Bear Creek Greenway Fire Area Master Plan, exploring the Central Point Community Center design as a standalone facility and as a Joint facility operated in partnership with Jackson County, and the Urban Growth Boundary Amendment. Although each of these is a project unto themselves, together they have informed the proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment. Adoption of this plan will provide the investment incentives necessary to bring these projects to fruition as envisioned by the community. Conclusion, 2040 Strategic Plan: The proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment is consistent with and directly responds to many of the priorities, goals and strategies outlined in the 2040 Strategic plan. III. Comprehensive Plan The goal of the Central Point Comprehensive Plan is "To determine future growth of the present City to the mutual benefit of the public by consideration of proper land use planning incorporating statewide goals and guidelines in the adoption of policies to ensure a logical, orderly planning process." This goal is supported by nine (9) general policies as follows: 1. Provide for an orderly and reasonable expansion of the Central point urbanizing area. 2. Encourage the enhancement of private property values and quality of life through compatible arrangement of land uses. 3. Provide flexibility of residential neighborhoods and housing opportunities to meet the changing needs of a growing population. 4. Provide well balance and convenient shopping opportunities for the residents of the Community. 5. Provide ease of access and circulation throughout the Community through an improved circulation/transportation system, and properly planned extensions to that system 34 6. Provide increased localized employment opportunities within the community through the expansion of the commercial and industrial base. 7. Provide for the logical and most economical expansion of community facilities and services to accommodate the Plan's proposed land uses and continued growth of the City. 8. Ensure the protection and enhancement of existing natural environmental features and productive agricultural lands through responsible land use planning and development controls. 9. Plan for a system of parks and recreation facilities, areas and opportunities that is accessible to all residents and in balance with growth and development. Policies aimed more specifically at the implementation of each aspect of the Comprehensive Plan are contained in each of the following ten Plan elements: 1. Citizen Involvement Element 2. Urbanization Element 3. Housing Element 4. Environmental Management Element 5. Parks and Recreation Element 6. Public Facilities and Services Element 7. Economic Element 8. Energy Utilization and Conservation Element 9. Transportation System Plan 10. Land Use Element Each Element is comprised of goals and policies. The Urban Renewal Plan Amendment has been reviewed against these goals and policies. Those affected by the proposed amendment include goals and policies related to Citizen Involvement and Parks & Recreation are addressed herein. The other Comprehensive Plan Elements are not implicated by the proposed amendment and are not addressed further in these findings. IV. Citizen Involvement The Citizens Involvement Element is derived from the Statewide Planning Goal No. 1, which is "to develop a citizen involvement program that insures the opportunity for citizens to be involved in all phases of the planning process." To attain this goal the City's Citizen Involvement Element includes six policies. 1. The Citizen Involvement Program shall involve a "cross-section" of affected citizens in all planning phases and shall include a recognized citizens advisory committee. 2. In order to assure effective communication with citizens, mechanisms shall be established, including such methods as newsletters, questionnaires, posters, and other available media, as appropriate. 3. 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. 35 4. The City will assure that all information used in the preparation of the Plan or related reports, is made available in an easy to understand form and is available for review at the community library, City Hall, or other location. 5. The City will be responsive to citizens or groups taking part in the planning process and all land use policy decisions will be documented in written form and available for public review. 6. Adequate human, financial and informational resources will be allocated for the citizens involvement program and such resources will be an integral component of the planning budget. Finding, Citizen Involvement Policies 1 - 6: The Urban Renewal Plan Amendment was prepared with an emphasis on citizens involvement. The Amendment addresses citizen concerns following the 2019 wildfire along the Bear Creek Greenway and the desire for and need to manage this area as a park facility for community benefits and safety. Additionally, the proposed Amendment adds land that may be the future site of a Joint Community Center/Emergency Evacuation Shelter with Jackson County. Citizens have expressed support for a Community Center in Community Survey. Availability of the draft Urban Renewal Plan Amendment and opportunity for comment were posted on the City's web site. On August 11, 2022 the City conducted an Open House event to present and receive comments on the proposed changes. Written notice of the proposed plan amendment was hand delivered to all affected taxing districts on August 12, 2022. On September 20-21, 2022 the City mailed notice of the Planning Commission's consideration of the proposed amendment to utility billing customers within the existing and proposed Urban Renewal boundary. Citizens will have the opportunity to provide comments before the Planning Commission makes a formal recommendation to the City Council relative to the Plan Amendment's consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Following the Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Council will consider the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment at a duly noticed public hearing on October 27, 2022. Conclusion, Citizen Involvement Policies 1-6: Consistent. V. Parks Element The Parks Element is supported by six (6) goals and fifty-one (51) policies in six categories, including: Community Engagement & Communication; Recreation Programming; Parks & Open Space; Trails and Pathways; Design, Development & Management; and, Facilities Development Plan. Responses to this Element focus on the proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment involving the Bear Creek Greenway Fire Area Master Plan and parks and recreation improvements it involves. Goal 1: Encourage meaningful public involvement in park and recreation planning and inform residents through department communications. 36 Policies 1.1 Support the Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) as the forum for public discussion of parks and recreation issues and conduct joint sessions as necessary between the Commission and City Council to improve coordination and discuss policy matters of mutual interest. 1.2 Involve residents and stakeholders in system -wide planning, park site facility design and recreation program development and continue to use a diverse set of communication and informational materials to solicit community input, facilitate project understanding and build public support. 1.3 Support volunteer park improvement and stewardship projects from a variety of individuals, service clubs, faith organizations and businesses to promote community involvement in parks and recreation facilities. 1.4 Continue to promote and distribute information about recreational activities, educational programs, community services and events, and volunteer activities sponsored by the City and partner agencies and organizations. 1.5 Prepare and promote an updated park and trail facilities map for online and print distribution to highlight existing and proposed sites and routes. 1.6 Implement a comprehensive approach for wayfinding and directional signage to, and identification and interpretive signage within, park and trail facilities. 1.7 Survey, review and publish local park and recreation preferences, needs and trends periodically to stay current with community recreation interests. Finding, Parks Element Policies 1.1— 1.7: There was significant public engagement in the development of the Bear Creek Greenway Fire Area Master Plan. The City formed an ad hoc committee that was part of the conceptual design process. Additionally, there were several advertised public meetings conducted by the Parks Commission, the Citizen's Advisory Committee, Planning Commission and City Council. Once the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment is effective, the park facility planning and design will move to a more refined planning level that will include increased public involvement opportunities. Conclusion, Parks Element Policies 1.1— 1.7: The Bear Creek Greenway project involved residents and stakeholders as part of the conceptual facility planning process. Goal 2: Establish and maintain a varied and inclusive suite of recreation programs that accommodate a spectrum of ages, interests and abilities and promote the health and wellness of the community. Policies 2.1 Expand and enhance the diversity of programs offered, focusing on programs that are in high demand or serve a range of users. 37 2.2 Enable programming and services to meet the needs of diverse users, including at -risk communities or those with special needs. 2.3 Maintain and enhance program scholarships, fee waivers and other mechanisms to support recreation access for low-income program participants. 2.4 Continue to pursue development of a multi -use community center that provides additional space for recreation programs. 2.5 Pursue opportunities to develop an indoor aquatic facility and recreation center, potentially in partnership with other organizations or agencies. Consider financial feasibility and long-term operations needs prior to design or construction of any new facility. 2.6 Implement and support special events, festivals, concerts and cultural programming to promote arts, health and wellness, community identity and tourism, and to foster civic pride. 2.7 Leverage city resources by forming and maintaining partnerships with public, non-profit and private recreation providers to deliver recreation services; coordinate with the school district for access to existing facilities (e.g. schools gymnasiums, tracks, fields) for community recreational use. 2.8 Explore partnership opportunities with regional healthcare providers and services, such as Providence, Asante and the Jackson County Health and Human Department, to promote wellness activities, healthy lifestyles and communications about local recreation facilities and the benefits of parks and recreation. 2.9 Periodically undertake a comprehensive evaluation of existing recreation program offerings in terms of persons served, customer satisfaction, cost/subsidy, cost recovery and availability of similar programs via other providers. Finding, Parks Element Policies 2.1— 2.9: Urban Renewal Plan Amendment involves including land for and adding a project for planning and constructing the Bear Creek Greenway Fire Area Master Plan project. The Plan Amendment does not involve recreation programming. Conclusion, Parks Element Policies 2.1— 2.9: Not applicable. Goal 3: Acquire and develop a high -quality, diversified system of parks, recreation amenities and open spaces that provide equitable access to all residents. Policies 3.1 Provide a level of service standard of 3.5 acres per 1,000 residents of developed core parks (community, neighborhood and pocket). 3.2 Strive to provide equitable access to parks such that all city residents live within one- half mile of a developed neighborhood park. Me 3.3 Prioritize park acquisition and development in underserved areas where households are more than '/2-mile from a developed park. 3.4 Explore partnership with local utilities, public agencies and private landowners for easements for parkland, trail corridors and recreation facilities. 3.5 Pursue low-cost and/or non -purchase options to preserve open space, including the use of conservation easements and development agreements. 3.6 Continue to provide community gardens at suitable sites to provide opportunities for gardening, healthy eating and social connections. 3.7 Provide and maintain facilities for alternative or emerging sports, such as pickle -ball, disc golf, climbing and parkour, to offer residents a more diverse range of recreational experiences. 3.8 Coordinate with public agencies and private landowners for the protection of valuable natural areas and sensitive lands through the purchase of development rights, easements or title and make these lands available for passive recreation as appropriate. 3.9 Maintain and apply annually for Tree City USA status. 3.10 Manage vegetation in natural areas to support or maintain native plant species, habitat function and other ecological values; remove and control non-native or invasive plants as appropriate. Finding, Parks Element Policies 3.1— 3.10: The Urban Renewal Plan Amendment reflects the City of Central Point's partnership with the City of Medford and Jackson County to transfer ownership of the Greenway properties to the City of Central Point. The purpose of the transfer is to provide greater control in managing the land to minimize wildfire hazard but also to add a parks and recreation facility that will be over 55 acres in size unique in its amenities (Figure 3). 39 Figure 3 — Bear Creek Greenway Park Facility Design Concept --------------- - -,, i' u o Bear Creek Greenway Cental Po nt. OR P �Y FIFI n9 3 i 1:,,;n �q� P��,F,R,,��< 5 n,,,�n��.R�,, gj n�Rn ,,,�n�n �7; D­ , 1 F A B Y CENTRAL POINT Conclusion, Parks Element Policies 3.1— 3.10: Consistent. Goal 4: Develop a high -quality system of multi -use trails and bicycle and pedestrian corridors that connects to regional trails and provides access to public facilities, neighborhoods and businesses to promote exercise, walking and biking. Policies 4.1 Coordinate recreational path and trail system planning and development with the City's and Jackson County's Transportation System Plan to provide a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle network. Coordinate with Medford's pathway plans for improved connectivity. Create an updated Pedestrian and Bike Trails Plan. 4.2 Facilitate and provide improved pedestrian and bicycle connectivity from major shared - use paths, such as the Bear Creek Greenway, to parks and other destinations. 4.3 Coordinate with the Planning Department and integrate the siting of proposed path and trail segments into the development review process; require development projects along designated routes to be designed to incorporate path and trail segments as part of the project. 4.4 Expand the system of off-street trails by utilizing greenways, parks, utility corridors and critical areas as appropriate; purchase rights -of -way or easements as necessary. 4.5 Partner with local utilities, public agencies and private landowners to secure easements and access to open space for path and trail connections. 4.6 Implement trail, route and wayfinding signage for trails and associated facilities, informational maps and materials identifying existing and planned trail facilities. 4.7 Provide trailhead accommodations, as appropriate, to include parking, signage, restrooms and other amenities. 4.8 Promote the planning, design and implementation of safe pedestrian and bicycle routes during development review to encourage connectivity to parks, trails, schools and local goods and services. Safe connections should be required for new construction and retrofitted into older neighborhoods to promote community health and safe routes to destinations. Finding, Parks Element Policies 4.1— 4.8: Inclusion of the Bear Creek Greenway property and park/wildfire mitigation project in the Urban Renewal Plan will provide a funding mechanism to plan and develop an enhanced trail system as conceptually illustrated in Figure 3. As shown, implementation of the Bear Creek Greenway project will balance passive and active areas, including walking paths, benches, tables, pavilions/gazebos, playgrounds, restrooms, bicycle improvements, and various recreational areas/opportunities. Conclusion, Parks Element Policies 4.1— 4.8: Consistent. Goal 5: Plan for a parks system that is efficient to maintain and operate, while protecting capital investment. Policies 5.1 Develop and maintain all parks and facilities in a manner that keeps them in safe and attractive condition. Repair or remove damaged components immediately upon identification. Maintain and update an inventory of assets including condition and expected useful life. 5.2 Establish and utilize design standards to provide continuity in furnishings (e.g., signage, trash cans, tables, benches, fencing) and construction materials to reduce inventory and maintenance costs and improve park appearance. 5.3 Update the comprehensive Parks and Recreation Parks Element periodically to ensure facilities and services meet current and future community needs. 5.4 Formulate illustrative master plans for the development or redevelopment of each City park, as appropriate, to take advantage of grant or other funding opportunities. 5.5 Design parks and facilities to offer universal accessibility for residents of all physical capabilities, skill levels and age, as appropriate. 5.6 Incorporate sustainable development and low impact design practices into the design, planning and rehabilitation of new and existing facilities. 41 5.7 Estimate the maintenance costs and staffing levels associated with the acquisition, development or renovation of parks or open spaces, and pursue adequate long-term maintenance, life -cycle replacement and operation funding. 5.8 Develop and maintain minimum design and development standards for park and recreation amenities within private developments to address community facility needs, equipment types, accessibility, and installation procedures. 5.9 Update the comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan periodically to ensure facilities and services meet current and future community needs. 5.10 Promote professional development opportunities that strengthen the skills and engender greater commitment from staff, Commission members and key volunteers, to include trainings, materials and/or affiliation with the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) and the Oregon Recreation & Parks Association (ORPA). Finding, Parks Element Policies 5.1— 5.10: The Urban Renewal Plan Amendment's inclusion of the Bear Creek Greenway land and park/wildf/re mitigation project aligns with the policies directed at master planning an accessible, sustainable, attractive and recreationally diverse park facility. Specifically the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment provides funding necessary to refine the conceptual plan, support grant opportunities and ultimately to implement the final master plan. Conclusion, Parks Element Policies 5.1— 5.10: Consistent. Goal 6: Develop and implement a comprehensive facilities plan in cooperation and coordination with surrounding cities/county and school district. Policies 6.1 Pursue and maintain effective partnerships with public, private and non-profit organizations to maintain parks and recreation facilities. 6.2 Formalize partnerships through inter -governmental agreements to meet mutual goals and objectives of all parties. 6.3 Coordinate program efforts with the School District for joint facility development and maintenance for parks, special event venues, athletic fields and other major facilities to increase availability of recreational opportunity to nearby residents.. 6.4 Collaborate with key stakeholders, land owners and other jurisdictions to identify appropriate and community -supported trail routes that improve park access and link parks, green space, recreation facilities and other community destinations. 6.5 Work in partnership with user groups and project proponents to identify and test new recreational facilities. 6.6 Encourage and pursue mutual cooperation and a "good neighbor" policy with residents and businesses located adjacent to park facilities, trails and natural open space areas. Z 6.7 Maintain a strong and active volunteer program with opportunities for citizens to become actively involved in programs to develop a sense of community pride. Finding, Parks Element Policies 6.1— 6.7: The proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment does not affect or otherwise preclude the City's ability to develop and implement a comprehensive facilities plan in coordination with other agencies. Conclusion, Parks Element Policies 6.1— 6.7: Not applicable. VI. Transportation Element. The City of Central Point Transportation Systems Plan (TSP) was approved by the Central Point City Council on December 18, 2008 and is implemented by Ordinance #1922. The TSP is undergoing an amendment in 2022 which would add the Beebe Road Bridge project to cross Bear Creek and connect with Peninger Road. This amendment is expected to be finalized by December 31, 2022. By adding this to the TSP, the city is able to also able to allocate System Development Charges to the construction of the bridge that can be leveraged with urban renewal funding to undertake this project. Finding, Transportation Element: The proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment adds an transportation project identified Conclusion, Transportation Element: Consistent. VII. Conclusion As evidenced by the findings and conclusions herein, the proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment is consistent with the City's Strategic Plan and the applicable elements of the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan. 43 Report Accompanying the Downtown & East Pine Street Corridor Revitalizaton Plan This document remains draft until the City Council adoption of the Central Point Urban Renewal Plan. Downtown & East Pine Street Corridor Revitalizaton Plan Amendment adopted by the City of Central Point by Ordinance No. 1955 March 8, 2012 Subatantial Amendment adopted by the Cityof Central Point by Ordinance No. on 44 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS City Council Henry (Hank) Williams, Mayor Dr. Neil Olsen, Ward I Kelley Johnson, Ward 11 Melody Thueson, Ward III Taneea Browning, Ward IV Michael Parsons, Member at Large 1 Rob Hernandez, Member at Large 2 Central Point Development Commission Henry (Hank) Williams Dr. Neil Olsen Kelley Johnson Melody Thueson Taneea Browning Michael Parsons Rob Hernandez Chris Clayton, Executive Director Steve Weber, Finance Director Planning Commission Thomas Van Voorhees (Chairperson) Jim Mock Kay Harrison Amy Moore Pat Smith Chris Richey Brad Cozza City of Central Point Staff Chris Clayton, City Manager Steve Weber, Finance Director Matt Samitore, Parks and Public Works Director Stephanie Holtey, CFM Planning Director Consulting Team Elaine Howard Consulting, LLC Elaine Howard Scott Vanden Bos Tiberius Solutions LLC Nick Popenuk Ali Danko Rob Wyman 45 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................1 II. THE PROJECTS IN THE AREA AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS AND THE EXISTING CONDITIONS IN THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA......................................................................................................4 III. THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF EACH PROJECT AND THE SOURCES OF MONEYS TO PAY SUCH COSTS.............................................................................6 IV. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE PLAN...........................................................................7 V. THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUES REQUIRED AND THE ANTICIPATED YEAR IN WHICH INDEBTEDNESS WILL BE RETIRED.................10 VI. THE ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE FOR EACH PROJECT...............................15 VII. REVENUE SHARING...................................................................................................19 VIII. IMPACT OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING.......................................................19 IX. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY LIMITS ON ASSESSED VALUE AND SIZE OF URBAN RENEWAL AREA.......................................................................................23 X. EXISTING PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND IMPACTS ON MUNICIPAL SERVICES..........................................................................................24 XI. REASONS FOR SELECTION OF EACH URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE PLAN ...... 36 XII. RELOCATION REPORT...............................................................................................36 Definitions "Agency" means the Central Point Development Commission "Area" means the properties and rights -of -way located with the Downtown and East Pine Street Corridor Revitalization Plan Area. "Blight" is defined in ORS 457.010(1)(A-E) and identified in the ordinance adopting the urban renewal plan. "Board of Commissioners" means the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. "City" means the City of Central Point, Oregon. "City Council" or "Council" means the Central Point City Council. "Comprehensive Plan" means the City of Central Point comprehensive land use plan and its implementing ordinances, policies, and standards. "County" means Jackson County, Oregon. "Fiscal year" means the year commencing on July 1 and closing on June 30. "Frozen base" means the total assessed value including all real, personal, manufactured, and utility values within an urban renewal area at the time of adoption. The county assessor certifies the assessed value after the adoption of an urban renewal plan. "Increment" means that part of the assessed value of a taxing district attributable to any increase in the assessed value of the property located in an urban renewal area, or portion thereof, over the assessed value specified in the certified statement. "Maximum indebtedness" means the amount of the principal of indebtedness included in a plan pursuant to ORS 457.190 and does not include indebtedness incurred to refund or refinance existing indebtedness. "ORS" means the Oregon revised statutes and specifically Chapter 457, which relates to urban renewal. "Planning Commission" means the Central Point Planning Commission. "Revenue sharing" means sharing tax increment proceeds as defined in ORS 457.470. "Tax increment financing (TIF)" means the funds that are associated with the division of taxes accomplished through the adoption of an urban renewal plan. "Tax increment revenues" means the funds allocated by the assessor to an urban renewal area due to increases in assessed value over the frozen base within the area. "UGB" means urban growth boundary. "Urban renewal area" means a blighted area included in an urban renewal plan or an area included in an urban renewal plan under ORS 457.160. "Urban renewal plan" or "Plan" means a plan, as it exists or is changed or modified from time to time, for one or more urban renewal areas, as provided in ORS 457.085, 457.095, 457.105, 457.115, 457.120, 457.125, 457.135 and 457.220. 47 "Urban renewal project" or "Project" means any work or undertaking carried out under ORS 457.170 in an urban renewal area. "Urban renewal report" or "Report" means the official report that accompanies the urban renewal plan pursuant to ORS 457.085(3). M I. INTRODUCTION The Report Accompanying the Downtown & East Pine Street Corridor Revitalizaton Plan Amendment (Report) contains background information and project details that pertain to the Downtown & East Pine Street Corridor Revitalizaton Plan Amendment (Plan Amendment). The Report is not a legal part of the Plan Amendment, but is intended to provide public information and support the findings made by the Central Point City Council as part of the approval of the Plan Amendment. The Report provides the analysis and contains the information required to meet the standards of ORS 457.087, including financial feasibility. These requirements include: • A description of the physical, social, and economic conditions in the area and expected impact of the plan, including fiscal impact in light of increased services; (ORS 457.087(1)) • Reasons for selection of the plan Area; (ORS 457.087(2)) • The relationship between each project to be undertaken and the existing conditions; (ORS 457.087(3)) • The estimated total cost of each project and the source of funds to pay such costs; (ORS 457.087(4)) • The estimated completion date of each project; (ORS 457.087(5)) • The estimated amount of funds required in the Area and the anticipated year in which the debt will be retired; (ORS 457.087(6)) • A financial analysis of the plan; (ORS 457.087(7)) • A fiscal impact statement that estimates the impact of tax increment financing (TIF) upon all entities levying taxes upon property in the urban renewal area; (ORS 457.0857(8)) and • A relocation report (ORS 457.087(9)). The relationship of the sections of the Report and the ORS 457.087 requirements is shown in Table 1. The specific reference shown is the section of this Report that most addresses the statutory reference. There may be other sections of the Report that also address the statute. Page 1 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment Table 1 - Statutory References Statutory Requirement Report Section ORS 457.087 (1) X ORS 457.087 (2) XI ORS 457.087 (3) II ORS 457.087 (4) III ORS 457.087 (5) VI ORS 457.087 (6) IV,V ORS 457.087 (7) IV,V ORS 457.087 (8) VIII ORS 457.087 (9) XII The Report provides guidance on how the Plan might be implemented. As the Central Point Development Commission (CPDC) reviews revenues and potential projects each year, it has the authority to adjust the implementation assumptions in this Report. The CPDC may allocate budgets differently, adjust the timing of the projects, decide to incur debt at different times than assumed in this Report, and make other adjustments to the financials as determined by the CPDC. The CPDC may also make changes as allowed in the Amendments section of the Plan. Page 2 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 50 Figure 1 - Downtown & East Pine Street Corridor Revitalizaton Plan Boundary Source: Tiberius Solutions Page 3 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 51 II. THE PROJECTS IN THE AREA AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS AND THE EXISTING CONDITIONS IN THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA This section details the new projects added to the Plan by the Amendment. Information on projects already within the Plan is not required in this section. The new projects identified for the Amendment are described below, including how they relate to the existing conditions in the Area. A. Bear Creek Greenway Project. Improve the publicly owned lands adjacent to the Bear Creek Greenway from E. Pine Street to the Table Rock Overpass. The newly created park system will balance passive and active areas, including walking paths, benches, tables, pavilions/gazebos, playgrounds, restrooms, bicycle improvements, and various recreational areas/opportunities. The Bear Creek Greenway Project was added as a result of the blight created by the 2020 wildfires, with the intention of preventing a similar catastrophe in the future. Existing Conditions: The 2020 Alameda Fire burned through the Bear Creek Greenway. The area has not been fully restored and needs additional improvements to help prevent future fire damage. catastrophes. Additionally, the Bear Creek Master Plan identifies a need for additional park facilities in Central Point. B. Beebe Road Bridge Extension. Extend Beebe Road from its current intersection with Gebhard Road to the west, through Jackson County Expo, to connect with Penninger Road. This project includes intersection improvements at Penninger & Beebe Roads and Beebe & Gebhard Roads. Existing Conditions: Beebe Road currently ends at its intersection with Gebhard Road. There is no connection from Beebe Road to Penninger Road. The intersection at Beebe and Gebhard Road is a two way connection. The road does not extend over Bear Creek. Page 4 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 52 Figure 2 - Bear Creek Greenway Site Plan v Bear Creek Greenway Central Point, OR ODOG PARK O PLAY FIELDS O LAWN ® PUMPTRACK O NATURE AREA © BIRD WATCHING (t DISC GOLF ® PICNIC AREA O BOARDWALK A B YYYYYYuuuuuouuouu � � ��'" �� a� � 1 N­ — L—LEISE ��E� Eo r CE^L POINT Page 5 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 53 III. THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF EACH PROJECT AND THE SOURCES OF MONEYS TO PAY SUCH COSTS Table 2 shows the costs of the projects in FYE 2022 constant dollars and the estimated year of expenditure dollars. These costs are also shown in "year of expenditure" costs, which assumes inflation of 3.0% annually. City Staff provides cost estimates and are reviewed by City Council. These estimates are ballpark estimates and will be refined in the annual budgeting process with the acknowledgement of the limiting total cost factor of the maximum indebtedness. Different allocations may be made to different line items within the Plan. The Plan assumes that the CPDC/City will use other funds to assist in the completion of the projects within the Area. The CPDC/City may pursue regional, county, state, and federal funding, private developer contributions, and any other sources of funding that may assist in the implementation of the programs. Table 2 — Estimated Project Costs Expenditures Constant FYE 2022 Constant 2022$ Year of Expenditure $ Materials and Services 144,136 146,000 Fa ade Improvement 68,981 70,000 Economic Incentive - - Pine Street/Downtown - - Pfaff Restrooms 200,000 200,000 Hamrick & Pine 857,524 875,000 Community Center 4,500,000 5,272,470 Bear Creek Greenwa 3,500,000 3,939,250 Crater Ped Crossing 100,000 100,000 Capital Project Design Cost 631,068 650,000 TPR Planning 48,544 50,000 Bride 5,500,000 6,567,550 Miscellaneous Public Works Projects 9,123,870 13,389,432 Fire District 3 Equipment/Fire Safety 1,500,000 2,407,050 Economic Development Incentive 3,500,000 5,082,700 Other Projects - - Financing Fees 204,291 232,000 Administration - - Total Expenditures 29,878,413 38,981,452 Source: Tiberius Solutions with input from the City of Central Point staff Page 6 i Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 54 IV. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE PLAN The estimated tax increment revenues through Fiscal Year Ending (FYE) 2040 are calculated based on projections of the assessed value within the Area and the consolidated tax rate that will apply in the Area. The long-term projections for FYE 2022 and beyond assume an annual growth rate for assessed value in the Area of 3.5% for through FYE 2029 and 4.0% for the remainder of the life of the Plan. These projections of growth are the basis for the projections in Table 6, through Table 8. Assessed value in FYE 2024 is anticipated to grow by an additional 0.1 %, due to the addition of properties to the Area boundary. If actual assessed value growth is less than forecast, then it would reduce the financial capacity of the Area to fund projects listed in the Plan over the anticipated duration of the Plan. Table 3 shows the incremental assessed value, tax rates, and tax increment revenues each year, adjusted for discounts, delinquencies, and truncation loss. The first year of tax increment collections is anticipated to be FYE 2022. Gross tax increment financing revenue (TIF) is calculated by multiplying the tax rate times the assessed value used. The tax rate is per thousand dollars of assessed value, so the calculation is "tax rate times assessed value used divided by one thousand." The consolidated tax rate includes only permanent tax rates. General obligation bonds and local option levies are excluded, and will not be impacted by this Plan. Figure 3 shows expected TIF revenues over time and the projected tax revenues after termination of the Area. Page 7 i Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 55 Table 3 - Projected Incremental Assessed Value, Tax Rates, and Tax Increment Revenues FYE Total AV Frozen Base AV Increment Applied Increment Shared Tax Rate Gross TIF Adjustmen is Current Year Net Prior Year Net Total TIF 2022 195,158,782 139,787,170 55,371,612 - 15.7106 869,921 (43,496) 826,425 13,049 839,474 2023 201,938,363 139,787,170 62,151,193 - 15.7106 976,433 (48,822) 927,611 12,396 940,007 2024 209,083,470 139,909,490 69,173,980 - 15.7106 1,086,765 (54,338) 1,032,426 13,914 1,046,341 2025 216,347,310 139,909,490 76,437,820 - 15.7106 1,200,884 (60,044) 1,140,840 15,486 1,156,326 2026 223,863,763 139,909,490 83,954,273 - 15.7106 1,318,972 (65,949) 1,253,023 17,113 1,270,136 2027 238,088,140 139,909,490 98,178,650 - 15.7106 1,542,446 (77,122) 1,465,323 18,795 1,484,119 2028 271,844,661 139,909,490 131,935,171 - 15.7106 2,072,781 (103,639) 1,969,142 21,980 1,991,122 2029 287,976,687 139,909,490 148,067,197 - 15.7106 2,326,225 (116,311) 2,209,913 29,537 2,239,450 2030 298,970,782 139,909,490 159,061,292 - 15.7106 2,498,948 (124,947) 2,374,001 33,149 2,407,150 2031 310,388,891 139,909,490 170,479,401 - 15.7106 2,678,334 (133,917) 2,544,417 35,610 2,580,027 2032 322,247,502 139,909,490 182,338,012 - 15.7106 2,864,640 (143,232) 2,721,408 38,166 2,759,574 2033 334,563,750 139,909,490 194,654,260 - 15.7106 3,058,135 (152,907) 2,905,228 40,821 2,946,050 2034 347,355,437 139,909,490 207,445,947 - 15.7106 3,259,100 (162,955) 3,096,145 43,578 3,139,724 2035 360,641,066 139,909,490 220,731,576 - 15.7106 3,467,826 (173,391) 3,294,434 46,442 3,340,876 2036 374,439,863 139,909,490 234,530,373 - 15.7106 3,684,613 (184,231) 3,500,382 49,417 3,549,799 2037 388,771,806 139,909,490 248,862,316 - 15.7106 3,909,776 (195,489) 3,714,287 52,506 3,766,793 2038 403,657,657 139,909,490 263,748,167 - 15.7106 4,143,642 (207,182) 3,936,460 55,714 3,992,174 2039 419,118,991 139,909,490 279,209,501 - 15.7106 4,386,549 (219,327) 4,167,221 59,047 4,226,268 2040 435,178,229 139,909,490 206,697,513 88,571,226 15.7106 3,247,342 (162,367) 3,084,975 62,508 3,147,483 TOTAL: 48,593,332 (2,429,666) 46,163,661 659,228 46,822,893 Source: Tiberius Solutions Page 8 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment ME Figure 3 - TIF Projections Over Time $9 M r $7 _ 0 $6 3 $5 aD $4 $3 N o $2 0 $1 $- 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2034 2036 2038 2040 2042 2044 FYE Source: Tiberius Solutions Figure 4 — Resources Including Future Bonds Over Time $5 c $4 0 $3 $2 $1 o�rl, o�rb o�� o�ID o�� o�� o�16 o�C, ono FYE Gross TIF (YOE$) ■ Capacity (2022$) Source: Tiberius Solutions Page 9 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 57 V. THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUES REQUIRED AND THE ANTICIPATED YEAR IN WHICH INDEBTEDNESS WILL BE RETIRED Table 4 shows a summary of the financial capacity of the Area, including how total TIF revenue translates to the ability to fund projects in constant 2022 dollars, in five-year increments. Table 6 through Table 8 show more detailed tables on the allocation of tax revenues to debt service. Table 9 through Table 11 show potential allocations to projects, programs, and administration over time. The Area is anticipated to complete all projects and have sufficient tax increment finance revenue to terminate the urban renewal area in FYE 2040. If growth in assessed value is slower than projected, the Agency may not be able to complete all projects in the Plan. If growth in assessed value is more robust than the projections, it may take a shorter time period. These assumptions show one scenario for financing and that this scenario is financially feasible. The maximum indebtedness is $43,177,530 (Forty -Three Million One Hundred Seventy -Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty). The estimated total amount of TIF revenues required to service the remaining maximum indebtedness as of June 30, 2021, $38,891,711, is $46,822,892 and is from permanent rate tax levies. The additional TIF revenue required is greater than the maximum indebtedness remaining due to the projected cost of the interest on borrowings (loans). Table 4 - TIF Capacity of the Area in FYE 2022 Constant Rounded Numbers Net TIF $ 46,800,000 Maximum Indebtedness $ 43,177,530 Remaining MI as of June 30, 2021 $ 38,891,711 Capacity 2022$ of remaining MI $ 29,900,000 Years 1-5 $ 9,200,000 Years 6-10 $ 6,300,000 Years 11-15 $ 9,700,000 Years 16-19 $ 4,800,000 Source: Tiberius Solutions This financial analysis shows projected borrowings as identified in Table 5. This is only one scenario for how the Agency may decide to implement this Plan, and this scenario is financially feasible. The Agency may decide to do borrowings at different times or for different amounts, depending on their analysis at the time. The timeframes on these borrowings are designed to have all borrowings repaid at the termination of the District in FYE 2040. The amounts shown are the principal amounts of the borrowings. The total amounts, including interest, are shown in the second column of Table 6. Page 10 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment Me Table 5 - Estimated Borrowings and Amounts Loan A Loan B Loan C Principal Amount 3,300,000 3,000,000 5,300,000 Interest Rate 3.00% 5.00% 5.00% Loan Term 20 20 20 Loan Year 2024 2026 2028 Interest Payment Start 2024 2026 2028 Principal Payment Start 2024 2026 2028 Annual Payment $221,811.84) $240,727.76 $425,285.71 Source: Tiberius Solution Page 11 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 59 Table 6 - Tax Increment Revenues and Allocations to Debt Service, Page 1 Total FYE 2022 FYE 2023 FYE 2024 FYE 2025 FYE 2026 FYE 2027 Resources - - Beginning Balance 956,840 Interest Earnings 12,625 12,625 - - - - TIF: Current Year 46,163,663 826,425 927,611 1,032,426 1,140,840 1,253,023 1,465,323 TIF: Prior Years 659,229 13,049 12,396 13,914 15,486 17,113 18,795 Total Resources 47,792,357 1,808,939 940,007 1,046,341 1,156,326 1,270,136 1,484,119 Expenditures - - - - - - - Debt Service Scheduled Payments Loan A (3,548,989) (221,812) (221,812) (221,812) (221,812) Loan B (3,610,916) (240,728) (240,728) Loan C (5,528,714) FY 2017-18 Bond (3,533,091) (288,857) (312,917) (341,119) (363,463) (383,041) (395,960) Early Principal Payment Loan A (824,496) Loan B (993,577) Loan C (2,460,862) Total Debt Service, Scheduled Only (16,221,711) (288,857) (312,917) (562,931) (585,275) (845,581) (858,499) Total Debt Service (20,500,646) (288,857) (312,917) (562,931) (585,275) (845,581) (858,499) Debt Service Coverage Ratio 2.91 3.00 1.86 1.98 1.50 1.73 Transfer to URA Projects Fund (27,291,711) (1,520,082) (627,090) (483,410) (571,052) (424,555) (625,619) Total Expenditures (47,792,357) (1,808,939) (940,007) (1,046,341) (1,156,326) (1,270,136) (1,484,119) Ending Balance Source: Tiberius Solutions Page 12 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment Table 7 - Tax Increment Revenues and Allocations to Debt Service, Page 2 FYE 2028 FYE 2029 FYE 2030 FYE 2031 FYE 2032 FYE 2033 FYE 2034 Resources - - - - - - Beginning Balance - - - - - - Interest Earnings - - - - - - TIF: Current Year 1,969,142 2,209,913 2,374,001 2,544,417 2,721,408 2,905,228 3,096,145 TIF: Prior Years 21,980 29,537 33,149 35,610 38,166 40,821 43,578 Total Resources 1,991,122 2,239,450 2,407,150 2,580,027 2,759,574 2,946,050 3,139,724 Expenditures Debt Service Scheduled Payments Loan A (221,812) (221,812) (221,812) (221,812) (221,812) (221,812) (221,812) Loan B (240,728) (240,728) (240,728) (240,728) (240,728) (240,728) (240,728) Loan C (425,286) (425,286) (425,286) (425,286) (425,286) (425,286) (425,286) FY 2017-18 Bond (361,918) (362,087) (362,018) (361,712) Total Debt Service (1,249,743) (1,249,912) (1,249,844) (1,249,538) (887,825) (887,825) (887,825) Debt Service Coverage Ratio 1.59 1.79 1.93 2.06 3.11 3.32 3.54 Transfer to URA Projects Fund (741,379) (989,538) (1,157,306) (1,330,489) (1,871,749) (2,058,224) (2,251,898) Total Expenditures (1,991,122) (2,239,450) (2,407,150) (2,580,027) (2,759,574) (2,946,050) (3,139,724) Ending Balance I - I I - I - I - I - I - Source: Tiberius Solutions Page 13 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 61 Table 8 - Tax Increment Revenues and Allocations to Debt Service, Page 3 FYE2035 FYE 2036 FYE 2037 FYE 2038 FYE 2039 FYE 2040 Resources - - - - Beginning Balance - - - - - - Interest Earnings - - - - - - TIF: Current Year 3,294,434 3,500,382 3,714,287 3,936,460 4,167,221 3,084,975 TIF: Prior Years 46,442 49,417 52,506 55,714 59,047 62,508 Total Resources 3,340,876 3,549,799 3,766,793 3,992,174 4,226,268 3,147,483 Expenditures Debt Service Scheduled Payments Loan A (221,812) (221,812) (221,812) (221,812) (221,812) - Loan B (240,728) (240,728) (240,728) (240,728) (240,728) (240,728) Loan C (425,286) (425,286) (425,286) (425,286) (425,286) (425,286) FY 2017-18 Bond Early Principal Payment - - - Loan A - - - (824,496) - Loan B - - - (972,969) (20,608) Loan C - - - - (2,460,862) Total Debt Service, Scheduled Only (887,825) (887,825) (887,825) (887,825) (887,825) (666,013) Total Debt Service (887,825) (887,825) (887,825) (887,825) (2,685,291) (3,147,483) Debt Service Coverage Ratio 3.76 4.00 4.24 4.50 4.76 4.73 Transfer to URA Projects Fund (2,453,051) (2,661,973) (2,878,968) (3,104,349) (1,540,978) - Total Expenditures (3,340,876) (3,549,799) (3,766,793) (3,992,174) (4,226,268) (3,147,483) Ending Balance - - - - - Source: Tiberius Solutions Page 14 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 62 VI. THE ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE FOR EACH PROJECT The schedule for construction of projects will be based on the availability of funding. The projects will be ongoing and will be completed as directed by the CPDC. Annual expenditures for program administration are also included. The amount of money available for projects in 2022 constant dollars for the Area is $29,878,413. See Table 2 for the individual project analysis. This $29,878,413 is calculated by reflecting the maximum indebtedness of $43,177,530 in constant 2022 dollars. The CPDC's cost estimates are typically shown in constant dollars, so understanding how these cost estimates relate to the overall maximum indebtedness over the ensuing years is important to help the CPDC to make projections on the allocation of funds throughout the life of the Area. Table 9 through Table 11 show the $29,878,413 of 2022 project dollars inflated over the life of the Area, including administrative expenses. All costs shown in Table 9 through Table 11 are in year -of - expenditure dollars, which are adjusted by 3.0% annually to account for inflation. The year of expenditure total cost is $38,981,452. The 3.0% inflation rate is the rate to use in the future if any amendment to increase maximum indebtedness is pursued in accordance with ORS 457.470.The CPDC may change the completion dates in their annual budgeting process or as project decisions are made in administering the Plan. The following tables are prepared to show that the Area is financially feasible as required by ORS 457. It assumes completion of projects as funding becomes available. Page 15 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 63 Table 9 - Programs and Costs in Year of Expenditure Dollars, Page 1 TOTAL FYE 2022 FYE 2023 FYE 2024 FYE 2025 FYE 2026 FYE 2027 FYE 2028 Resources Beginning Balance - 828,082 60,313 64,875 636,250 64,736 690,680 Interest Earnings 89,741 - 4,140 302 324 3,181 324 3,453 Transfer from TIF Fund 27,291,711 1,520,082 627,090 483,410 571,052 424,555 625,619 741,379 Bond/Loan Proceeds 11,600,000 - - 3,300,000 - 3,000,000 - 5,300,000 Total Resources 38,981,452 1,520,082 1,459,313 3,844,025 636,250 4,063,986 690,680 6,735,511 Expenditures (YOE $) Materials and Services (146,000) (82,000) (64,000) Fagade Improvement (70,000) (35,000) (35,000) Economic Incentive 0 Pine Street/Downtown 0 Pfaff Restrooms (200,000) (200,000) Hamrick & Pine (875,000) (275,000) (600,000) Community Center 5,272,470 (3,713,150) Bear Creek Greenway (3,939,250) (3,939,250) Crater Ped Crossing (100,000) (100,000) Capital Project Design Cost (650,000) (650,000) TPR Planning (50,000) (50,000) Bridge (6,567,550) 6,567,550 Miscellaneous Public Works Projects (13,389,432) Fire District 3 Equipment/Fire Safety (2,407,050) Economic Development Incentive (5,082,700) Financing Fees (232,000) (60,000) (106,000) Administration Total Expenditures (38,981,452) (3,999,250) (6,673,550) Ending Balance 828,082 60,313 64,875 636,250 64,736 690,680 61,961 Source: Tiberius Solutions Table 10 - Programs and Costs in Year of Expenditure Dollars, Page 2 Page 16 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment FYE 2029 FYE 2030 FYE 2031 FYE 2032 FYE 2033 FYE 2034 FYE 2035 FYE 2036 Resources Beginning Balance 61,961 1,051,810 1,770,995 2,653,659 708,560 2,285,858 485,940 2,133,746 Interest Earnings 310 5,259 8,855 13,268 3,543 11,429 2,430 10,669 Transfer from TIF Fund 989,538 1,157,306 1,330,489 1,871,749 2,058,224 2,251,898 2,453,051 2,661,973 Bond/Loan Proceeds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Resources 1,051,810 2,214,375 3,110,339 4,538,675 2,770,328 4,549,185 2,941,421 4,806,389 Expenditures (YOE $) Materials and Services Fagade Improvement Economic Incentive Pine Street/Downtown Pfaff Restrooms Hamrick & Pine Community Center (293,700) (302,520) Bear Creek Greenway Crater Ped Crossing Capital Project Design Cost TPR Planning Bridge Miscellaneous Public Works Projects (3,359,750) (3,564,250) (3,781,500) Fire District 3 Equipment/Fire Safety Economic Development Incentive (443,380) (456,680) (470,365) (484,470) (498,995) (513,975) (529,410) Financing Fees Administration Total Expenditures 0 (443,380) (456,680) (3,830,115) (484,470) (4,063,245) (807,675) (4,613,430) Ending Balance 1,051,810 1,770,995 2,653,659 708,560 2,285,858 485,940 2,133,746 192,959 Source: Tiberius Solutions Page 17 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment M Table 11 - Programs and Costs in Year of Expenditure Dollars, Page 3 FYE 2037 FYE 2038 FYE 2039 Resources Beginning Balance Interest Earnings 965 11,080 10,209 Transfer from TIF Fund 2,878,968 3,104,349 1,540,978 Bond/Loan Proceeds 0 0 0 Total Resources 3,072,892 5,331,420 3,592,972 Expenditures (YOE $) Materials and Services Fagade Improvement Economic Incentive Pine Street/Downtown Pfaff Restrooms Hamrick & Pine Community Center (311,600) (320,940) (330,560) Bear Creek Greenway Crater Ped Crossing Capital Project Design Cost TPR Planning Bridge Miscellaneous Public Works Projects (2,683,932) Fire District 3 Equipment/Fire Safety (2,407,050) Economic Development Incentive (545,300) (561,645) (578,480) Financing Fees Administration Total Expenditures (856,900) (3,289,635) (3,592,972) Ending Balance 2,215,992 2,041,785 0 Source: Tiberius Solutions Page 18 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment VII. REVENUE SHARING Revenue sharing targets are projected to be reached in FYE 2040, as the threshold set in ORS 457 (annual tax increment revenues in excess of 10 percent of the maximum indebtedness) is met the previous year, FYE 2039. In addition, the MI is expected to be reached in FYE 2040, meaning the CPDC is not projected to take the full division of taxes that year, but to underlevy for both the mandatory revenue sharing and the amount that exceeds the MI. Revenue sharing means that, at thresholds defined in ORS 457.470, the impacted taxing jurisdictions will receive a share of the incremental growth in the Area. The first threshold is when annual tax increment finance revenues exceed 10% of the original maximum indebtedness of the Plan ($43,177,530 x.10% is $4,317,753). At the 10% threshold, the Agency will receive the full 10% of the initial maximum indebtedness plus 25% of the increment above the 10% threshold, and the taxing jurisdictions will receive 75% of the increment above the 10% threshold. The second threshold is set at 12.5% of the maximum indebtedness is $5,397,191 ($43,177,530 x.12.5%). If this threshold is met, revenue for the Area would be capped at 12.5% of the maximum indebtedness, with all additional tax revenue being shared with affected taxing districts. If assessed value in the Area grows more quickly than projected, the revenue sharing thresholds could be reached earlier. VIII. IMPACT OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING This section describes the impact of tax increment financing of the maximum indebtedness, both until and after the indebtedness is repaid, upon all entities levying taxes upon property in the Area. The impact of tax increment financing on overlapping taxing districts consists primarily of the property tax revenues foregone on permanent rate levies as applied to the growth in assessed value in the Area. These projections are for impacts estimated through FYE 2040 and are shown in Table 12 for the general government taxing districts and Table 13 for the education taxing districts. The Central Point School District 6 and the Southern Oregon Education Service District are not directly affected by the tax increment financing, but the amounts of their taxes divided for the Plan are shown in the following tables. Under current school funding law, property tax revenues are combined with State School Fund revenues to achieve per -student funding targets. Under this system, property taxes foregone, due to the use of tax increment financing, are substantially replaced with State School Fund revenues, as determined by a funding formula at the state level. Page 19 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 67 Table 12 - Projected Impact on Taxing District Permanent Rate Levies - General Government FYE Jackson County 4-H Extension Service District Vector Control RVTD Jackson Soil & Water Cons Jackson County Library Dist City of Central Point Jackson County RFPD #3 Subtotal 2022 (107,396) (2,276) (2,292) (9,468) (2,672) (27,785) (238,848) (166,681) (557,419) 2023 (120,258) (2,549) (2,567) (10,602) (2,992) (31,113) (267,452) (186,642) (624,174) 2024 (133,861) (2,837) (2,857) (11,802) (3,330) (34,632) (297,706) (207,755) (694,781) 2025 (147,932) (3,135) (3,158) (13,042) (3,680) (38,273) (328,999) (229,593) (767,812) 2026 (162,492) (3,444) (3,468) (14,326) (4,042) (42,040) (361,381) (252,190) (843,383) 2027 (189,867) (4,024) (4,053) (16,739) (4,723) (49,122) (422,263) (294,677) (985,470) 2028 (254,730) (5,399) (5,437) (22,458) (6,337) (65,903) (566,516) (395,345) (1,322,125) 2029 (286,499) (6,072) (6,115) (25,259) (7,127) (74,123) (637,171) (444,651) (1,487,018) 2030 (307,953) (6,527) (6,573) (27,150) (7,661) (79,673) (684,885) (477,949) (1,598,372) 2031 (330,070) (6,996) (7,045) (29,100) (8,211) (85,395) (734,073) (512,274) (1,713,164) 2032 (353,040) (7,483) (7,535) (31,125) (8,783) (91,338) (785,157) (547,924) (1,832,385) 2033 (376,896) (7,988) (8,045) (33,229) (9,376) (97,510) (838,214) (584,949) (1,956,207) 2034 (401,673) (8,514) (8,573) (35,413) (9,992) (103,921) (893,318) (623,404) (2,084,809) 2035 (427,407) (9,059) (9,123) (37,682) (10,633) (110,579) (950,550) (663,344) (2,218,376) 2036 (454,135) (9,625) (9,693) (40,038) (11,297) (117,494) (1,009,993) (704,826) (2,357,103) 2037 (481,896) (10,214) (10,286) (42,486) (11,988) (124,676) (1,071,733) (747,911) (2,501,189) 2038 (510,730) (10,825) (10,901) (45,028) (12,705) (132,136) (1,135,859) (792,662) (2,650,845) 2039 (540,678) (11,460) (11,540) (47,668) (13,450) (139,884) (1,202,463) (839,142) (2,806,286) 2040 (402,666) (8,535) (8,595) (35,500) (10,017) (104,178) (895,526) (624,945) (2,089,961) TOTAL: (5,990,181) (126,962) (127,856) (528,116) (149,017) (1,549,776) (13,322,109) (9,296,865) (31,090,882) Source: Tiberius Solutions Page 20 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment M. Table 13 - Projected Impact on Taxing District Permanent Rate Levies - Education FYE Education Service District RCC Central Pt SD 6 Subtotal Total 2022 (18,830) (27,401) (235,824) (282,055) (839,474) 2023 (21,085) (30,682) (264,066) (315,833) (940,007) 2024 (23,470) (34,153) (293,937) (351,560) (1,046,341) 2025 (25,937) (37,743) (324,834) (388,514) (1,156,326) 2026 (28,490) (41,458) (356,805) (426,753) (1,270,136) 2027 (33,290) (48,442) (416,917) (498,649) (1,484,119) 2028 (44,662) (64,991) (559,343) (668,996) (1,991,122) 2029 (50,232) (73,097) (629,103) (752,432) (2,239,450) 2030 (53,994) (78,570) (676,213) (808,778) (2,407,150) 2031 (57,872) (84,213) (724,778) (866,863) (2,580,027) 2032 (61,899) (90,074) (775,216) (927,188) (2,759,574) 2033 (66,082) (96,160) (827,600) (989,842) (2,946,050) 2034 (70,426) (102,482) (882,007) (1,054,915) (3,139,724) 2035 (74,938) (109,047) (938,514) (1,122,500) (3,340,876) 2036 (79,625) (115,867) (997,205) (1,192,696) (3,549,799) 2037 (84,492) (122,950) (1,058,162) (1,265,604) (3,766,793) 2038 (89,547) (130,306) (1,121,476) (1,341,329) (3,992,174) 2039 (94,798) (137,947) (1,187,237) (1,419,983) (4,226,268) 2040 (70,600) (102,735) (884,187) (1,057,522) (3,147,483) TOTAL: (1,050,271) (1,528,317) (13,153,422) (15,732,010) (46,822,892) Source: Tiberius Solutions Table 14 shows the projected increased revenue to the taxing jurisdictions after tax increment proceeds are projected to be terminated. These projections are for FYE 2041. The Frozen Base is the assessed value of the Area established by the county assessor at the time the Area is established. Excess Value is the increased assessed value in the Area above the Frozen Base. Page 21 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment Table 14 - Additional Revenues Obtained after Termination of Tax Increment Financing — FYE 2041 Taxing District Tax Rate From Frozen Base From Excess Value TOTAL General Government Jackson County 2.0099 $281,204 $626,987 $908,191 4-H Extension Service District 0.0426 $5,960 $13,289 $19,249 Vector Control 0.0429 $6,002 $13,383 $19,385 Rogue Valley Transit D 0.1772 $24,792 $55,277 $80,069 Jackson Soil & Water Conservation 0.0500 $6,995 $15,597 $22,592 Jackson County Library District 0.5200 $72,753 $162,214 $234,967 City of Central Point 4.4700 $625,395 $1,394,413 $2,019,808 Jackson County RFPD #3 3.1194 $436,434 $973,094 $1,409,528 Subtotal General Government 10.4320 $1,459,535 $3,254,254 $4,713,789 Education Education Service District 0.3524 $49,304 $109,931 $159,235 Rogue Community College 0.5128 $71,746 $159,968 $231,714 Central Point SD 6 4.4134 $617,477 $1,376,757 $1,994,234 Subtotal Education 5.2786 $738,527 $1,646,656 $2,385,183 TOTAL: 15.7106 $2,198,062 $4,900,910 $7,098,972 Source: Tiberius Solutions Page 22 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 70 IX. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY LIMITS ON ASSESSED VALUE AND SIZE OF URBAN RENEWAL AREA State law limits the percentage of both a municipality's total assessed value and the total land area that can be contained in an urban renewal area at the time of its establishment to 25% for municipalities under 50,000 in population. As noted below, the frozen base (assumed to be FYE 2022 values), including all real, personal, personal, manufactured, and utility properties in the Area, for the Area after the Amendment is projected to be $139,909,490. The Jackson County Assessor will certify the new frozen base of the new properties once the urban renewal plan amendment is adopted. This will be added to the existing frozen base. The total assessed value of the City of Central Point in FYE 2022 is $1,450,597,2071. The percentage of total City assessed value in the urban renewal area is 10.03%, below the 25% threshold. ORS 457.160 (2)(b) states "For municipalities having a population of less than 50,000, according to the latest state census: A. The assessed value for the urban renewal areas of the plan, when added to the total assessed value previously certified by the assessor for other urban renewal plans of the municipality for which a division of ad valorem taxes is provided, exceeds a figure equal to 25 percent of the total assessed value of that municipality, exclusive of any increased assessed value for other urban renewal areas and without regard to adjustments made pursuant to ORS 457.435." The Area contains 514 acres, including public rights -of -way. The City of Central Point contains 2,904.1 acres. This puts 17.7% of the City's acreage in an urban renewal area, which is below the 25% threshold. Table 15 - Urban Renewal Area Conformance with Assessed Value and Acreage Limits Frozen Value Acreage after Excess Value amendment Downtown and East Pine 514 $139,909,490 $55,371,612 Revitalization Area City of Central Point 2,904.1 $1,450,597,207 % of City 17.7% 10.03% Source: Compiled by Elaine Howard Consulting, LLC with data from Tiberius Solutions LLC, City of Central Point, and Jackson County Department of Assessment and Taxation (FYE 2022) *Estimated value, exact value will be set by the Jackson County Assessor upon adoption of the Plan. Jackson County Assessor FY 2021/2022 SAL 4a Report. Page 23 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 71 X. EXISTING PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND IMPACTS ON MUNICIPAL SERVICES A. Physical Conditions 1. Properties Added and Removed The properties to be added and removed are shown in Table 16. Table 16 — Properties to be Added and removed in 2022 Amendment Properties Added Properties Removed Map Number Account Number Acreage Map Number Account Number Acreage 372W02D300 10195939 9.02 372W11BC5300 10179641 1.76 372W02D400 10998025 7.17 372W11BC5302 10714077 0.10 372W02D400 10195970 13.89 372W11BC5303 10714085 0.10 372W02D500 10195988 12.19 372W11BC5000 10179674 0.46 372W02D501 10992858 1.47 372W11BC5301 10705457 0.66 372W02D600 10195996 4.95 372W11BC5200 10179658 3.60 372W11A102 10799146 3.52 TOTAL 6.68 372W 11 A28100 10799152 1.38 372W1213501 10202983 2.55 372W 12B502 10730828 13.21 372W1213505 10993098 4.25 372W 12B600 10462312 13.91 372 W 02 D 700 10196009 1.88 TOTAL 89.39 Source: City of Central Point Page 24 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 72 2. Land Use The Area measures 514 total acres in size, which is composed of 948 individual parcels encompassing 375.15 acres, and an additional 138.85 acres in public rights -of -way. An analysis of FYE 2022 property classification data from the Jackson County Department of Assessment and Taxation database was used to determine the land use designation of parcels in the Area. By acreage, Commercial (32.13%) accounts for the most prevalent land use within the area. This was followed by Residential (29.30%). Detailed land use designations in the area can be seen in Table 17. Table 17 - Land Use in the Area Land Use Parcels Acres Percent of Acres Commercial 197 120.55 32.13% Residential 635 109.93 29.30% Exempt 64 85.79 22.87% Industrial 18 22.38 5.97% Tract 2 16.92 4.51 % Multi -Family 25 12.68 3.38% Miscellaneous 6 6.68 1.78% Farm 1 0.21 0.06% TOTAL: 948 375.15 100.00% Source: Compiled by Tiberius Solutions LLC with data from the City of Central Point Page 25 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 73 4. Zoning Designations The most prevalent zoning designation by acreage in the Area is C-4: Tourist and Office (18.01 %). The second most prevalent zoning designation in the Area is GC: General Commercial (15.58%). Detailed zoning designations in the Area can be seen in Table 19. Table 19 - Zoning Designations in the Area Zoning Designations Parcels Acres Percent of Acres C-4: Tourist and Office 68 67.53 18.01 % GC: General Commercial 91 58.46 15.58% BCG: Bear Creek Greenway 10 46.54 12.41 % R-1-6: SF Residential — 6,000 183 35.72 9.52% R-3: Multiple Family Residential 184 34.82 9.28% R-2: Two -Family Residential 199 32.01 8.53% HMR: High Mix Res / Com 82 22.92 6.11 % EC: Employment Commercial 64 20.53 5.47% M-2: Industrial General 4 19.46 5.19% Civic 17 17.07 4.55% MMR: Medium Mix Residential 41 12.08 3.22% OS: Open Space 5 7.99 2.13% TOTAL: 948 375.15 100.00% Source: Compiled by Tiberius Solutions LLC with data from the City of Central Point Figure 6 - Zoning in the Area Source: Tiberius Solutions Page 27 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 75 B. Infrastructure This section identifies the existing conditions in the Area to assist in establishing blight in the ordinance adopting the urban renewal plan. There are projects identified by the City of Central Point in itemizing blighting conditions in the Area. This does not mean that all of these proiects are included in the urban renewal plan. The specific projects that are included in the Plan are listed in Sections II and III of this Report and in the original Plan. 1. Transportation Systems Plan - Interstate Access Management Plan 33 In 2015 the City amended the Transportation Systems Plan (TSP) twice to (1) incorporate the Interstate Access Management Plan (TAMP) 33 into the TSP and (2) add the Gebhard Road extension project to the TSP. All of the projects in IAMP 33 are within the Area and projects that have been completed or are funded for completion in the near future have been excluded. The Gebhard Road extension is partly within the current Urban Renewal Area (i.e. Walmart property on East Pine Street).2 1-5 Southbound Ramp Terminal/East Pine Street TSM - Signal Timing Modifications: Maintain traffic signal timing to safely manage queues on the SB off -ramp Northbound Ramp Terminal/East Pine Street TSM - Signal Timing Modifications: Maintain traffic signal timing to safely manage queues on the NB off -ramp 10th Street/Freeman Road/East Pine Street TSM - Signal Timing Modifications and Queue Storage: Maintain signal progression, change signal phasing, extend westbound left -turn lane striping on East Pine Street to provide more queue storage, consider access restrictions to improve safety Peninger Road/East Pine Street TSM - Signal Timing Modifications: Maintain signal progression to ovoid queuing conflict that affects /-5 NB Ramp Terminal, and change signal phasing East Pine Street TSM Signal Timing Modifications: Maintain signal progression, particularly in the eastbound direction, to avoid queuing that affects 1-5 NB ramp terminal South Sidewalk between Ramp Terminals: Add a sidewalk on the south side of East Pine Street between the northbound and southbound ramp terminals Bike Lane Improvements: Restripe eastbound trove/ lanes between 9th Street and the 1-5 southbound ramp to improve bike lane transitions 1-S Southbound On -Ramp- Dual Westbound Left -Turn Lanes: Add a second westbound left - turn lane on East Pine Street onto the /-5 southbound on -ramp and a second southbound receiving lone on the 1-5 southbound on -ramp 2 City of Central Point Transportation Systems Plan - Interstate Access Management Plan 33 Capital Improvement Project list Page 28 i Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 76 Peninger Road/East Pine Street Intersection Improvements: Implement Central Point TSP Tier 2 Project #236 as revised - Widen East Pine Street to accommodate a third westbound through travel Jane, maintain bike lanes, and odd sidewalks where necessary Figure 7 — TAMP Projects in Area a : `e Source: TSP TAMP 33 Projects 2. Transportation Systems Plan The City is in the process of updating the TSP to add needed projects within the recently expanded Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), including the properties being added to the Area. Most notable here will be extension of Beebe Road west across Bear Creek and connecting with Peninger Road. It is a significant project and one that is a priority for funding in part by Urban Renewal. The following projects are listed in the TSP and are in the Area.3 204 S. Haskell Street, Pine Street to Ash Street — widen to three lanes with curb, gutter, bike lanes and sidewalks 208 Oak Street: Second -Third & First Street: Manzanita — Laurel Improve alleyways and parking facility 211 Beebe Road & Hamrick Road Intersection —Add traffic signal for pedestrian crossing safety 212 Highway 99, Project No. 4 Cupp Street Greenway 216 E. Pine Street & Hamrick Road Intersection — Widen west and south approaches to add a second eastbound left turn lane and second receiving lane. Restripe northbound approach to include dual left turns and a single through -shared right turn. Restripe southbound approach to include a left turn, through and exclusive right turn lanes. 3 City of Central Point Transportation Systems Plan, Table 12.3 Short Term Projects and table 12.5 Tier 1 — Long Term Projects, Table 12.6 Tier 2 Projects Page 29 i Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 77 222 311 Street: E. Pine Street to Hazel Street — Add bike lanes and sidewalks 223 Hazel Street: Third to 101h Street — Pave and improve adding sidewalks 228 E. Pine Street traffic calming — miscellaneous enhancements such as bulb -outs, cross -walks, signals, that improve the pedestrian environment along Pine Street 233 E. Pine Street: Hamrick Road to Bear Creek Bridge — widen for decel/accel lanes, add bike lanes and sidewalks 234 E- W Hamrick Road extension (south of E Pine Street) — Extend Hamrick Road westerly to intersect with Peninger Road (collector standards) 236 E. Pine Street: Bear Creek Ridge to Peninger Road — widen for turn lanes, bike lanes, add sidewalks and third lane 238 10th Street: E. Pine Street to Hazel Street — widen to add continuous turn lane, bike lanes and sidewalks 240 Peninger Road Extension, south — extend Peninger Road from E. Pine Street south across Bear Creek to Hamrick Road and construct new bridge across Bear Creek 241 3rd Street:" Hazel Street to Scenic Avenue — widen to 3 lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks, urban upgrade (collector standards) 245 Peninger Road Project — Extend Peninger road from E. Pine Street north across Bear Creek to Beebe Road and remove signal at Peninger/Pine Street. Construct bridge across Bear Creek. Extend Peninger Road south across Bear Creek to intersect with S. Harmick Road. 246 Freeman Road & Hopkins Road Intersection — Install new signal 247 3rd Street: E. Pine Street to Ash Street — Install new signal 248 Maple Street: Highway 99 to 10th Street — construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter 249 4th Street: Ash Street to Cedar Street — construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter 250 Ash Street: Highway 99 to Freeman Road — construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter 251 Oak Street: Highway 99 to Freeman Road —construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter 255 E. Pine Street: 1-5 to Table Rock Road — widen E. Pine Street to add third westbound through lane from east side of Table Rock Road to 15 SB off ramp Page 30 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 9 3. Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan The Stormwater Master Plan is nearing the end of its planning horizon and is planned to be updated in the next budget cycle. The following projects are listed in the Stormwater CIP for Flood Control CIP prioritization and ranking4: 8.2 Oak Street Overflow 8.3 Ash Street Pipe Replacement 8.4 2nd Street Pipe Replacement 8.5 Cedar Street Bypass 8.6 Rostell Street Channel 11 Freeman Road at Ash The following projects are listed in the Stormwater CIP for Water Quality COP prioritization: 7.1 Green Street: Cherry St from N. 2nd to N. 4th Street 7.2 Green Street: Maple Street from N. 1st to N. 6th Street 7.3 Green Street: Laurel Street from N. 2nd to N. 6th Street 7.4 Green Street: Alder from S. 1 st to N. 6th Street 8.1 Jewett Elementary School Channel 9 City Hall Rain Garden Demonstration 10 Ray's Food Place Planter 4. Water Master Plan The following projects are included in the Water Master Plan and are in the Area. 5 14 Fire flow improvements near Front Street and Bush 15 Fire flow improvements on Maple 16 Fire flow improvements on Bigham north of Oak Street 17 Fire flow improvements on S. 91h Street 4 City of Central Point Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan, Section 7 Table 7-1 Flood Control CIP Prioritization and Ranking 5 City of Central Point Water Master Plan, Section 8 table 8-1 Capital Improvements Project Summary List Page 31 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 79 18 Fire flow improvements on Oak Street 19 Fire flow improvements on Bigham 20 Fire flow improvements on Chestnut 21 Fire flow improvements on Ash Street 22 Fire flow improvements on Rostel Street 23 Fire flow improvements on Hazel and 9th 24 Fire flow improvements on Laurel Street 25 Fire flow improvements on Manzanita 27 Fire flow improvements on Bush Street 28 Fire flow improvements on Grand Avenue Figure 8 — Fire Flow Improvements in the Area 1 .Z 5.3 5 41S2f 5. 3 5.6(l �. j72 8.1 - e 7.3 1 + 9.10 7.4 ^ 2 ' 8.5 1 8 3 8.6 8,4 r 13 i Source: City of Central Point Water Master Plan d r 2 y� 14 Hu►s ■ Page 32 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment 80 C. Social Conditions According to the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2016-2020 Five Year Estimates, the block groups have 3,188 residents, 9.28% of whom identify as Hispanic or Latino. Table 20 - Race in the Area Race Number Percent White alone 2,821 88.49% Black or African American alone 0 0.00% American Indian and Alaska Native alone 166 5.21 % Asian alone 29 0.91 % Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 105 3.29% Some other race alone 15 0.47% Two or more races 52 1.63% TOTAL: 3,188 1 % Source: American Community Survey 2016-2020 Five Year Estimates The largest percentage of residents are between 45 to 54 years of age (19.23%). Table 21 - Age in the Area Age Number Percent Under 5 years 155 4.86% 5 to 9 years 253 7.94% 10 to 14 years 207 6.49% 15 to 17 years 114 3.58% 18 to 24 years 262 8.22% 25 to 34 years 397 12.45% 35 to 44 years 418 13.11% 45 to 54 years 613 19.23% 55 to 64 years 359 11.26% 65 to 74 years 248 7.78% 75 to 84 years 96 3.01 % 85 years and over 66 2.07% TOTAL: 3188 1 % Source: American Community Survey 2016-2020 Five Year Estimates In the block groups, 20.98% of adult residents have earned a bachelor's degree or higher. Another 32.04% have some college education without a degree, and another 26.40% have graduated from high school but have not attended college. Table 22 - Educational Attainment in the Area Education Number Percent Less than high school 205 9.33% High school graduate (includes equivalency) 580 26.40% Some college 704 32.04% Associate's degree 247 11.24% Bachelor's degree 371 16.89% Master's degree 75 3.41 % Professional school degree 15 0.68% Doctorate degree 0 0.00% TOTAL: 2197 0.9999% Source: American Community Survey 2016-2020 Five Year Estimates Page 33 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment a The most common travel time to work class was 10 to 19 minutes, with 53.68% of commutes being in this class. This was followed by the less than 10 minutes travel time class, which represented 31.75% of commutes. Table 23 - Travel Time to Work in the Area Travel Time Number Percent Less than 10 minutes 462 31.75% 10 to 19 minutes 781 53.68% 20 to 29 minutes 93 6.39% 30 to 39 minutes 66 4.54% 40 to 59 minutes 35 2.41 % 60 to 89 minutes 18 1.24% 90 or more minutes 0 0.00% TOTAL: 1455 1.0001 % Source: American Community Survey 2016-2020 Five Year Estimates Of commuting to work, the majority, 82.11 %, drove alone, and another 10.80% carpooled. Table 24 - Means of Transportation to Work in the Area Means of Transportation Number Percent Drove alone 1,239 82.11 % Carpooled 163 10.80% Public transportation (includes taxicab) 18 1.19% Motorcycle 6 0.40% Bicycle 0 0.00% Walked 29 1.92% Other means 0 0.00% Worked at home 54 3.58% TOTAL: 1,509 1 % Source: American Community Survey 2016-2020 Five Year Estimates Page 34 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment D. Economic Conditions 1. Taxable Value of Property within the Area The frozen base of the Area in FYE 2022 is $139,787,1701. Once the Amendment is adopted, the frozen base is estimated to be $139,909,490.The increment in FYE 2022 is $55,371,612.' 2. Building to Land Value Ratio An analysis of property values can be used to evaluate the economic condition of real estate investments in a given area. The relationship of a property's improvement value (the value of buildings and other improvements to the property) to its land value is generally an accurate indicator of the condition of real estate investments. This relationship is referred to as the "Improvement to Land Value Ratio," or 11." The values used are real market values. In urban renewal areas, the I:L is often used to measure the intensity of development or the extent to which an area has achieved its short- and long-term development objectives. Table 25 shows the improvement to land ratios (I:L) for properties within the Area. In the Area, 254 parcels representing 36.90% of the acreage have I:L ratios less than 1.0. In other words, the improvements on these properties are worth less than the land they sit on. A reasonable I:L ratio for properties in the Area is 2.0. Only 242 of the 948 parcels in the Area, totaling 16.47% of the acreage have I:L ratios of 2.0 or more in FYE 2022. In summary, the area is underdeveloped and not contributing significantly to the tax base in Central Point. Table 25 - Improvement to Land Ratios in the Area Improvement to Land Ratio Parcels Acres Percent of Acres Exempt 64 85.79 22.87% No Improvement Value 78 88.83 23.68% 0.01-0.50 52 23.37 6.23% 0.51-1.00 124 26.23 6.99% 1.01-1.50 229 53.34 14.22% 1.51-2.00 159 35.80 9.54% 2.01-2.50 84 21.16 5.64% 2.51-3.00 63 16.05 4.28% 3.01-4.00 51 14.89 3.97% > 4.00 44 9.68 2.58% TOTAL: 948 375.15 100.00% Source: Compiled by Tiberius Solutions LLC with data from the Jackson County Department of Assessment and Taxation (FYE 2022) 6 Jackson County Assessor Sal 4 e FY 2021-2022 7 Ibid. Page 35 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment E. Impact on Municipal Services The fiscal impact of tax increment financing on taxing districts that levy taxes within the Area (affected taxing districts) is described in Section VIII of this Report. This subsection discusses the fiscal impacts resulting from potential increases in demand for municipal services. The projects being considered in the Amendment for future use of urban renewal funding are for facilitating transportation improvements to allow for better connections and for recreation improvements. The use of tax increment allows the City to add an additional funding source to the City of Central Point's other funding sources to allow these projects to be completed. The financial impacts from tax increment collections will be countered by future economic development, and, in the future, adding increases in assessed value to the tax base for all taxing jurisdictions, including the City. XI. REASONS FOR SELECTION OF EACH URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE PLAN The reason for selecting the Area is to provide the ability to fund projects and programs necessary to cure blight within the Area. The outcome of implementing these projects is anticipated to be an increase to the economic growth in Central Point by providing infrastructure improvements inside the Area to assist with economic development. XII. RELOCATION REPORT When the CPDC acquires occupied property under the Plan, residential or commercial occupants of such property shall be offered relocation assistance, as required under applicable state law. Prior to such acquisition, the CPDC shall adopt rules and regulations, as necessary, for the administration of relocation assistance. The CPDC will comply with all applicable state law in providing these potential benefits. Page 36 1 Report Accompanying the Downtown and East Pine Revitilazation Plan Amendment ATTACHMENT 3 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR DOWNTOWN & EAST PINE STREET CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION PLAN AMENDMENT Before the City of Central Point Planning Commission Consideration of Downtown & East Pine Street Corridor Revitalization Plan Amendment Compliance with the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan File No. UR-22001 Applicant: City of Central Point ) Findings of Fact 140 South 3rd Street 1 and Central Point, OR 97502 Introduction Conclusions of Law On March 8, 2012, the City of Central Point City Council approved the Downtown and East Pine Street Corridor Revitalization Plan (Urban Renewal Plan). Prior to the City Council's approval, the Planning Commission determined the Urban Renewal Plan was consistent with the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan. At this time, the City is amending the Urban Renewal Plan to accomplish the following objectives: • Remove tax exempt properties purchased by School District #6 since 2012; • Add land along the Bear Creek Greenway to fund and construct park improvements that balance active and passive recreation amenities with wildfire mitigation and habitat restoration; • Add land being considered for a Joint Community Center with Jackson County (existing project, new possible location); • Add land recently added to the Central Point Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) from the CP-3 Urban Reserve; and, • Add the following projects: o Bear Creek Greenway park and fire mitigation plan; and, o Beebe Road Bridge Extension. The existing and proposed Urban Renewal District boundaries are illustrated in Figures 1 and 2. The purpose of these findings is to demonstrate that the proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. M Figure 1 — Proposed Urban Renewal District Boundary Changes Map Joint Community Center Location Bear Creek Greenway; Needed for Beebe Bridge Extension -- mew., 06 Urban Renewal District Boundary Map Proposed Boundary Changes (2022) Map Updated June 1, 2922 Figure 2 — Proposed Urban Renewal Boundary Central Point Strategic Plan The 2040 Strategic Plan establishes the community's vision, mission, values and strategic priorities. Together, these components are intended to foster the community's preferred vision for its future as articulated below: Vision "Central Point is a safe, family -friendly, livable community that cultivates its small-town feel by managing growth and inspiring meaningful connections between people and places." Mission "Creating a family -friendly community that provides a better experience for those living working and doing business in Central Point." Values There are seven (7) values articulated in the Strategic Plan. These are the principles that drive service delivery, planning and implementation of the strategic plan and day to day functions of the City. They are as follows: a 1. Accountability — We value the ability to hold ourselves responsible for mistakes, apply what we have learned and move forward in a positive direction. 2. Community — We value a clean and attractive city that inspires meaningful connections to people and places. 3. Excellence — We value a consistently superior performance that surpasses requirements and expectations. 4. Service — We strive to provide the highest level of service possible in the most efficient and responsible manner. 5. Heritage — We value a simultaneous ability to preserve and invent our culture —that is, to conserve our city's unique history and heritage while developing new expressions for current times. 6. Public Safety — We value a professional service -oriented public safety policy that provides a sense of safety/well-being in the city. 7. Resilience — We value the City's ability to anticipate, prepare for, respond and adapt to incremental change and sudden (economic or market) disruptions in order to endure and prosper. Strategic Priorities 1. Community Investment — This priority has to do with making physical, social and economic investments that support the community's vision. 2. Community Engagement — Responsive and proactive governance requires quality communication between citizens, business and the City. This priority is geared toward building strong relationships and effective communication. 3. Community Culture — Central Point has a unique identify and culture. This priority aims to celebrate Central Point customs, arts, social institutions and achievements. 4. Responsible Governance — There are multiple facets to responsible governance from earning and retaining public trust, maintaining a strong financial position, to thoughtfully hiring and training employees, promoting volunteerism, and developing the policing program. Lastly, this area focuses on becoming a resilient city that has the capabilities needed to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk. 5. Vibrant Economy — Having a vibrant economy is the fuel for a healthy community. The City's Strategic Plan focuses on managing growth, revitalizing downtown, connecting the east and west sides of the community and business attraction, support and investment. The 2040 Strategic Plan is the foundation for the City's Comprehensive Plan. It is important to acknowledge the proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment aligns with the community's vision and strategic priorities. Finding, 2040 Strategic Plan: The Urban Renewal Plan provides a blueprint for revitalizing blighted areas in the Urban Renewal District boundary to increase public and private investments. In the case of the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment, the proposed changes include adding lands that will allow public investment to transform the Bear Creek Greenway. This natural open space areas was severely burned during the September 2019 wildfire that threatened the entire community. The proposed plan amendment to include the Greenway in the Urban Renewal District Boundary and to include the Bear Creek Greenway Park/Wildfire Mitigation project will allow public investment in active and passive recreation amenities designed to mitigate wildfire risk :: while also restoring valuable wetland and riparian habitat. These changes directly respond to Responsible Governance, Goal 6 regarding being a resilient City. By bringing in employment land recently added to the UGB, the City is in a position to incentivize private investment in one of the few commercial properties that is visible from Interstate 5. This directly responds to the City's priorities concerning Community Investment and taking action to create a Vibrant Economy. It is important to note that this property is adjacent to the potential Joint Community Center site and will be served by the new Beebe Road Bridge Extension project that has been added as part of this amendment. The latter project is essential to providing increased connectivity between eastside residential properties with commercial properties to the west of Bear Creek. The Community Center project is already in the Urban Renewal Plan. The addition of land for the potential Joint Community Center expands the City's opportunity to provide significant value at a minimal cost by collaborating with Jackson County. This project speaks to priorities for Community Investment and Responsible Governance by providing enhanced services and facilities in fiscally responsible manner. Lastly, there has been extensive communication with Central Point citizens and businesses about the changes articulated in the Plan Amendment. Community engagement included but is not limited to the Open House, written notices and public meetings specific to the proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment. It has also included the extensive planning efforts that went into developing the Bear Creek Greenway Fire Area Master Plan, exploring the Central Point Community Center design as a standalone facility and as a Joint facility operated in partnership with Jackson County, and the Urban Growth Boundary Amendment. Although each of these is a project unto themselves, together they have informed the proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment. Adoption of this plan will provide the investment incentives necessary to bring these projects to fruition as envisioned by the community. Conclusion, 2040 Strategic Plan: The proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment is consistent with and directly responds to many of the priorities, goals and strategies outlined in the 2040 Strategic plan. III. Comprehensive Plan The goal of the Central Point Comprehensive Plan is "To determine future growth of the present City to the mutual benefit of the public by consideration of proper land use planning incorporating statewide goals and guidelines in the adoption of policies to ensure a logical, orderly planning process." This goal is supported by nine (9) general policies as follows: 1. Provide for an orderly and reasonable expansion of the Central point urbanizing area. 2. Encourage the enhancement of private property values and quality of life through compatible arrangement of land uses. 3. Provide flexibility of residential neighborhoods and housing opportunities to meet the changing needs of a growing population. 4. Provide well balance and convenient shopping opportunities for the residents of the Community. 5. Provide ease of access and circulation throughout the Community through an improved circulation/transportation system, and properly planned extensions to that system 6. Provide increased localized employment opportunities within the community through the expansion of the commercial and industrial base. 7. Provide for the logical and most economical expansion of community facilities and services to accommodate the Plan's proposed land uses and continued growth of the City. 8. Ensure the protection and enhancement of existing natural environmental features and productive agricultural lands through responsible land use planning and development controls. 9. Plan for a system of parks and recreation facilities, areas and opportunities that is accessible to all residents and in balance with growth and development. Policies aimed more specifically at the implementation of each aspect of the Comprehensive Plan are contained in each of the following ten Plan elements: 1. Citizen Involvement Element 2. Urbanization Element 3. Housing Element 4. Environmental Management Element 5. Parks and Recreation Element 6. Public Facilities and Services Element 7. Economic Element 8. Energy Utilization and Conservation Element 9. Transportation System Plan 10. Land Use Element Each Element is comprised of goals and policies. The Urban Renewal Plan Amendment has been reviewed against these goals and policies. Those affected by the proposed amendment include goals and policies related to Citizen Involvement and Parks & Recreation are addressed herein. The other Comprehensive Plan Elements are not implicated by the proposed amendment and are not addressed further in these findings. IV. Citizen Involvement The Citizens Involvement Element is derived from the Statewide Planning Goal No. 1, which is "to develop a citizen involvement program that insures the opportunity for citizens to be involved in all phases of the planning process." To attain this goal the City's Citizen Involvement Element includes six policies. 1. The Citizen Involvement Program shall involve a "cross-section" of affected citizens in all planning phases and shall include a recognized citizens advisory committee. 2. In order to assure effective communication with citizens, mechanisms shall be established, including such methods as newsletters, questionnaires, posters, and other available media, as appropriate. 3. 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. 4. The City will assure that all information used in the preparation of the Plan or related reports, is made available in an easy to understand form and is available for review at the community library, City Hall, or other location. 5. The City will be responsive to citizens or groups taking part in the planning process and all land use policy decisions will be documented in written form and available for public review. 6. Adequate human, financial and informational resources will be allocated for the citizens involvement program and such resources will be an integral component of the planning budget. Finding, Citizen Involvement Policies 1 - 6: The Urban Renewal Plan Amendment was prepared with an emphasis on citizens involvement. The Amendment addresses citizen concerns following the 2019 wildfire along the Bear Creek Greenway and the desire for and need to manage this area as a park facility for community benefits and safety. Additionally, the proposed Amendment adds land that may be the future site of a Joint Community Center/Emergency Evacuation Shelter with Jackson County. Citizens have expressed support for a Community Center in Community Survey. Availability of the draft Urban Renewal Plan Amendment and opportunity for comment were posted on the City's web site. On August 11, 2022 the City conducted an Open House event to present and receive comments on the proposed changes. Written notice of the proposed plan amendment was hand delivered to all affected taxing districts on August 12, 2022. On September 20-21, 2022 the City mailed notice of the Planning Commission's consideration of the proposed amendment to utility billing customers within the existing and proposed Urban Renewal boundary. Citizens will have the opportunity to provide comments before the Planning Commission makes a formal recommendation to the City Council relative to the Plan Amendment's consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Following the Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Council will consider the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment at a duly noticed public hearing on October 27, 2022. Conclusion, Citizen Involvement Policies 1-6: Consistent. V. Parks Element The Parks Element is supported by six (6) goals and fifty-one (51) policies in six categories, including: Community Engagement & Communication; Recreation Programming; Parks & Open Space; Trails and Pathways; Design, Development & Management; and, Facilities Development Plan. Responses to this Element focus on the proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment involving the Bear Creek Greenway Fire Area Master Plan and parks and recreation improvements it involves. Goal 1: Encourage meaningful public involvement in park and recreation planning and inform residents through department communications. 91 Policies 1.1 Support the Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) as the forum for public discussion of parks and recreation issues and conduct joint sessions as necessary between the Commission and City Council to improve coordination and discuss policy matters of mutual interest. 1.2 Involve residents and stakeholders in system -wide planning, park site facility design and recreation program development and continue to use a diverse set of communication and informational materials to solicit community input, facilitate project understanding and build public support. 1.3 Support volunteer park improvement and stewardship projects from a variety of individuals, service clubs, faith organizations and businesses to promote community involvement in parks and recreation facilities. 1.4 Continue to promote and distribute information about recreational activities, educational programs, community services and events, and volunteer activities sponsored by the City and partner agencies and organizations. 1.5 Prepare and promote an updated park and trail facilities map for online and print distribution to highlight existing and proposed sites and routes. 1.6 Implement a comprehensive approach for wayfinding and directional signage to, and identification and interpretive signage within, park and trail facilities. 1.7 Survey, review and publish local park and recreation preferences, needs and trends periodically to stay current with community recreation interests. Finding, Parks Element Policies 1.1— 1.7: There was significant public engagement in the development of the Bear Creek Greenway Fire Area Master Plan. The City formed an ad hoc committee that was part of the conceptual design process. Additionally, there were several advertised public meetings conducted by the Parks Commission, the Citizen's Advisory Committee, Planning Commission and City Council. Once the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment is effective, the park facility planning and design will move to a more refined planning level that will include increased public involvement opportunities. Conclusion, Parks Element Policies 1.1— 1.7: The Bear Creek Greenway project involved residents and stakeholders as part of the conceptual facility planning process. Goal 2: Establish and maintain a varied and inclusive suite of recreation programs that accommodate a spectrum of ages, interests and abilities and promote the health and wellness of the community. Policies 2.1 Expand and enhance the diversity of programs offered, focusing on programs that are in high demand or serve a range of users. Z 2.2 Enable programming and services to meet the needs of diverse users, including at -risk communities or those with special needs. 2.3 Maintain and enhance program scholarships, fee waivers and other mechanisms to support recreation access for low-income program participants. 2.4 Continue to pursue development of a multi -use community center that provides additional space for recreation programs. 2.5 Pursue opportunities to develop an indoor aquatic facility and recreation center, potentially in partnership with other organizations or agencies. Consider financial feasibility and long-term operations needs prior to design or construction of any new facility. 2.6 Implement and support special events, festivals, concerts and cultural programming to promote arts, health and wellness, community identity and tourism, and to foster civic pride. 2.7 Leverage city resources by forming and maintaining partnerships with public, non-profit and private recreation providers to deliver recreation services; coordinate with the school district for access to existing facilities (e.g. schools gymnasiums, tracks, fields) for community recreational use. 2.8 Explore partnership opportunities with regional healthcare providers and services, such as Providence, Asante and the Jackson County Health and Human Department, to promote wellness activities, healthy lifestyles and communications about local recreation facilities and the benefits of parks and recreation. 2.9 Periodically undertake a comprehensive evaluation of existing recreation program offerings in terms of persons served, customer satisfaction, cost/subsidy, cost recovery and availability of similar programs via other providers. Finding, Parks Element Policies 2.1— 2.9: Urban Renewal Plan Amendment involves including land for and adding a project for planning and constructing the Bear Creek Greenway Fire Area Master Plan project. The Plan Amendment does not involve recreation programming. Conclusion, Parks Element Policies 2.1— 2.9: Not applicable. Goal 3: Acquire and develop a high -quality, diversified system of parks, recreation amenities and open spaces that provide equitable access to all residents. Policies 3.1 Provide a level of service standard of 3.5 acres per 1,000 residents of developed core parks (community, neighborhood and pocket). 3.2 Strive to provide equitable access to parks such that all city residents live within one- half mile of a developed neighborhood park. 93 3.3 Prioritize park acquisition and development in underserved areas where households are more than '/2-mile from a developed park. 3.4 Explore partnership with local utilities, public agencies and private landowners for easements for parkland, trail corridors and recreation facilities. 3.5 Pursue low-cost and/or non -purchase options to preserve open space, including the use of conservation easements and development agreements. 3.6 Continue to provide community gardens at suitable sites to provide opportunities for gardening, healthy eating and social connections. 3.7 Provide and maintain facilities for alternative or emerging sports, such as pickle -ball, disc golf, climbing and parkour, to offer residents a more diverse range of recreational experiences. 3.8 Coordinate with public agencies and private landowners for the protection of valuable natural areas and sensitive lands through the purchase of development rights, easements or title and make these lands available for passive recreation as appropriate. 3.9 Maintain and apply annually for Tree City USA status. 3.10 Manage vegetation in natural areas to support or maintain native plant species, habitat function and other ecological values; remove and control non-native or invasive plants as appropriate. Finding, Parks Element Policies 3.1— 3.10: The Urban Renewal Plan Amendment reflects the City of Central Point's partnership with the City of Medford and Jackson County to transfer ownership of the Greenway properties to the City of Central Point. The purpose of the transfer is to provide greater control in managing the land to minimize wildfire hazard but also to add a parks and recreation facility that will be over 55 acres in size unique in its amenities (Figure 3). Figure 3 — Bear Creek Greenway Park Facility Design Concept --------------- - -,, i' u o Bear Creek Greenway Cental Po nt. OR P �Y FIFI n9 3 i 1:,,;n �q� P��,F,R,,��< 5 n,,,�n��.R�,, gj n�Rn ,,,�n�n �7; D­ , 1 F A B Y CENTRAL POINT Conclusion, Parks Element Policies 3.1— 3.10: Consistent. Goal 4: Develop a high -quality system of multi -use trails and bicycle and pedestrian corridors that connects to regional trails and provides access to public facilities, neighborhoods and businesses to promote exercise, walking and biking. Policies 4.1 Coordinate recreational path and trail system planning and development with the City's and Jackson County's Transportation System Plan to provide a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle network. Coordinate with Medford's pathway plans for improved connectivity. Create an updated Pedestrian and Bike Trails Plan. 4.2 Facilitate and provide improved pedestrian and bicycle connectivity from major shared - use paths, such as the Bear Creek Greenway, to parks and other destinations. 4.3 Coordinate with the Planning Department and integrate the siting of proposed path and trail segments into the development review process; require development projects along designated routes to be designed to incorporate path and trail segments as part of the project. 4.4 Expand the system of off-street trails by utilizing greenways, parks, utility corridors and critical areas as appropriate; purchase rights -of -way or easements as necessary. 95 4.5 Partner with local utilities, public agencies and private landowners to secure easements and access to open space for path and trail connections. 4.6 Implement trail, route and wayfinding signage for trails and associated facilities, informational maps and materials identifying existing and planned trail facilities. 4.7 Provide trailhead accommodations, as appropriate, to include parking, signage, restrooms and other amenities. 4.8 Promote the planning, design and implementation of safe pedestrian and bicycle routes during development review to encourage connectivity to parks, trails, schools and local goods and services. Safe connections should be required for new construction and retrofitted into older neighborhoods to promote community health and safe routes to destinations. Finding, Parks Element Policies 4.1— 4.8: Inclusion of the Bear Creek Greenway property and park/wildfire mitigation project in the Urban Renewal Plan will provide a funding mechanism to plan and develop an enhanced trail system as conceptually illustrated in Figure 3. As shown, implementation of the Bear Creek Greenway project will balance passive and active areas, including walking paths, benches, tables, pavilions/gazebos, playgrounds, restrooms, bicycle improvements, and various recreational areas/opportunities. Conclusion, Parks Element Policies 4.1— 4.8: Consistent. Goal 5: Plan for a parks system that is efficient to maintain and operate, while protecting capital investment. Policies 5.1 Develop and maintain all parks and facilities in a manner that keeps them in safe and attractive condition. Repair or remove damaged components immediately upon identification. Maintain and update an inventory of assets including condition and expected useful life. 5.2 Establish and utilize design standards to provide continuity in furnishings (e.g., signage, trash cans, tables, benches, fencing) and construction materials to reduce inventory and maintenance costs and improve park appearance. 5.3 Update the comprehensive Parks and Recreation Parks Element periodically to ensure facilities and services meet current and future community needs. 5.4 Formulate illustrative master plans for the development or redevelopment of each City park, as appropriate, to take advantage of grant or other funding opportunities. 5.5 Design parks and facilities to offer universal accessibility for residents of all physical capabilities, skill levels and age, as appropriate. 5.6 Incorporate sustainable development and low impact design practices into the design, planning and rehabilitation of new and existing facilities. 5.7 Estimate the maintenance costs and staffing levels associated with the acquisition, development or renovation of parks or open spaces, and pursue adequate long-term maintenance, life -cycle replacement and operation funding. 5.8 Develop and maintain minimum design and development standards for park and recreation amenities within private developments to address community facility needs, equipment types, accessibility, and installation procedures. 5.9 Update the comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan periodically to ensure facilities and services meet current and future community needs. 5.10 Promote professional development opportunities that strengthen the skills and engender greater commitment from staff, Commission members and key volunteers, to include trainings, materials and/or affiliation with the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) and the Oregon Recreation & Parks Association (ORPA). Finding, Parks Element Policies 5.1— 5.10: The Urban Renewal Plan Amendment's inclusion of the Bear Creek Greenway land and park/wildf/re mitigation project aligns with the policies directed at master planning an accessible, sustainable, attractive and recreationally diverse park facility. Specifically the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment provides funding necessary to refine the conceptual plan, support grant opportunities and ultimately to implement the final master plan. Conclusion, Parks Element Policies 5.1— 5.10: Consistent. Goal 6: Develop and implement a comprehensive facilities plan in cooperation and coordination with surrounding cities/county and school district. Policies 6.1 Pursue and maintain effective partnerships with public, private and non-profit organizations to maintain parks and recreation facilities. 6.2 Formalize partnerships through inter -governmental agreements to meet mutual goals and objectives of all parties. 6.3 Coordinate program efforts with the School District for joint facility development and maintenance for parks, special event venues, athletic fields and other major facilities to increase availability of recreational opportunity to nearby residents.. 6.4 Collaborate with key stakeholders, land owners and other jurisdictions to identify appropriate and community -supported trail routes that improve park access and link parks, green space, recreation facilities and other community destinations. 6.5 Work in partnership with user groups and project proponents to identify and test new recreational facilities. 6.6 Encourage and pursue mutual cooperation and a "good neighbor" policy with residents and businesses located adjacent to park facilities, trails and natural open space areas. 97 6.7 Maintain a strong and active volunteer program with opportunities for citizens to become actively involved in programs to develop a sense of community pride. Finding, Parks Element Policies 6.1— 6.7: The proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment does not affect or otherwise preclude the City's ability to develop and implement a comprehensive facilities plan in coordination with other agencies. Conclusion, Parks Element Policies 6.1— 6.7: Not applicable. VI. Transportation Element. The City of Central Point Transportation Systems Plan (TSP) was approved by the Central Point City Council on December 18, 2008 and is implemented by Ordinance #1922. The TSP is undergoing an amendment in 2022 which would add the Beebe Road Bridge project to cross Bear Creek and connect with Peninger Road. This amendment is expected to be finalized by December 31, 2022. By adding this to the TSP, the city is able to also able to allocate System Development Charges to the construction of the bridge that can be leveraged with urban renewal funding to undertake this project. Finding, Transportation Element: The proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment adds an transportation project identified Conclusion, Transportation Element: Consistent. VII. Conclusion As evidenced by the findings and conclusions herein, the proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment is consistent with the City's Strategic Plan and the applicable elements of the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan. Me TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN UPDATE z PLANNING CITY OF CENTRAL POINT, OREGON To: Planning Commission From: Stephanie Holtey, Planning Director Re: 2022 Transportation System Plan Update Memorandum October 4, 2022 The City of Central Point is updating the Transportation System Plan (TSP). The TSP is a long- range planning document that inventories and evaluates the transportation networks and facilities within the context of land use and expected growth over a 20-year period. One of the key components in the TSP is a list of projects needed as the City grows to fill gaps in the transportation system, address deficiencies in level of service, remedy safety concerns, etc. The Capital Improvement Project (CIP) list is broken into two (2) tiers: Tier 1 — Projects in this tier are the highest priority projects. Projects in the Tier 1 list are anticipated to be completed within the planning period and must be financially constrained. Tier 1 projects have an anticipated revenue source and are broken down into short-, medium- and long term projects. Tier 2 — These are projects the City that have no identified funding source for them. Since the TSP was adopted in 2008, many of the Tier 1 projects have been completed and the City has added 444 acres to the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). Before lands can be annexed from the new UGB it is necessary to update the TSP to plan for needed transportation infrastructure. In light of recent changes to the Statewide Transportation Planning Rule (TPR) referred to as, "Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) rules," extensive changes will be required to how the City plans for transportation and land use going forward. Based on the state's timeline it will take the City until 2029 to fully comply with the CFEC rules. This places a significant burden on the City's ability to respond to needed housing in a timely manner. To overcome this challenge, the City is working with Kittleson & Associates to expedite the TSP Update using the former TPR rules as permitted by the State. This will provide the City with a usable, current TSP that incorporates the recently amended UGB as needed to authorize annexations from the recently expanded UGB. The target completion date for the TSP Update project is December 31, 2022. At the October 4, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, staff will provide an introduction to the TSP Update including the planning process conducted to -date, the financial forecast, equity analysis and capital improvement project list (See Attachments 1-3). Attachments: 1. Technical Memorandum 1 — Financial Forecast 2. Technical Memorandum 2 — Equity Analysis 3. Technical Memorandum 3 — Capital Improvement Project List 100 I- _` II -. �� __ 1 1 TT E LS O N 851 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 600 =_ -K Portland, OR 97204 P503.228.5230 f;&ASSOCIATES Technical Memorandum September 11, 2022 To: Matt Samitore and Stephanie Holtey City of Central Point 140 S 3rd Street Central Point, OR 97502 From: Matt Bell, Miranda Barrus, PE, Susan Wright, PE, PMP, Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Project Central Point Transportation System Plan Subject: Final Tech Memo # 1: Funding Forecast (Task 2.1) Project# 27860.0 Future federal, state, and local funding for transportation investments is uncertain, creating the challenge to accurately forecast how much is available and which transportation investments qualify. In this context, the Central Point Transportation System Plan (TSP) will provide a prudent and conservative list of transportation investments, emphasize lower cost methods that strengthen mobility within the city, and increase reliance on technologies to promote efficient streets. This memorandum presents information on the historical funding sources that are available for transportation investments identified in the TSP. This memorandum also offers additional funding sources for the City to consider pursuing in cases of funding gaps when implementing transportation investments through the TSP horizon, year 2030. This information will help the City evaluate transportation projects, define priorities, and maximize all available funding opportunities to preserve and improve its infrastructure. Understanding the City's historical funding sources for transportation investments helps to forecast potential funding available for TSP projects through the planning horizon, year 2030, as well as identify funding needs. Based on data provided by the City, State gas tax, System Development Charges (SDCs), Transportation Utility Fees (TUFs), and Urban Renewal funds have been the primary sources of revenue for TSP projects, equating to approximately $750,000 each year on average. State Gas Tax The City's State gas tax revenue is primarily generated by House Bill 2017 (HB 2017), which increased the motor fuels tax, vehicle title and registration fees, and the weight -mile tax on heavy trucks. Revenue from HB 2017 is restricted to expenditures that include construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair, maintenance, operation, use, and policing of public streets within the City. The City currently receives an annual average of $1.1 million in State gas tax, of which $400,000 is earmarked for capital improvements. Over the last 10 years, this revenue source has increased by an average of six percent each year. The City expects to continue receiving revenue from State gas tax over the planning horizon but recognizes that electric vehicle fleets may impact this revenue source. Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 101 September 11, 2022 Page 2 Final Tech Memo #1: Funding Forecast (Task 2.1) Historical Funding Sources System Development Charges System Development Charges (SDCs) are fees assessed on development for impacts created to public infrastructure. A portion of the City's SDC funds are reimbursement fees, which are flexible and can be applied toward non -capital expenditures, but typically most of the SDC funds are dedicated toward capital improvement projects designed to accommodate growth. The City can offer SDC credits to developers that provide public improvements beyond the required street frontage, including those that can be constructed by the private sector at a lower cost. The City currently receives an annual average of $353,000 in SDC funds, of which $250,000 is earmarked for capital improvements. The City expects SDC funds to increase over the planning horizon by two percent each year (reflecting the expected increase in development, not a rate increase assessed to developers). Transportation Utility Fee The City implemented a Transportation Utility Fee (TUF) in 2007 to provide a temporary solution to its street budget shortage. The TUF is a monthly fee assessed to a variety of land uses including single-family residences, multifamily residences, manufactured home parks, retirement communities, commercial sites, parks, and freight (businesses pay a higher TUF than residences, likely due to the higher traffic volume that they generate) and is collected through the City's water bill collection system. The TUF became an important revenue source for the City's street budget and continues to be renewed every few years. In 2017, the TUF was increased to specifically support ADA compliant infrastructure improvements and create a more walkable community. The City had anticipated that a long-term comprehensive fuel tax solution possibly adopted by the State would support such improvements, but the State did not implement a solution. The fee increase resembled that of nearby jurisdictions. The City implemented a fee increase applied specifically to commercial land uses in July 2021 and a second increase is being implemented this year. The City currently receives an annual average of $527,000 in TUF funds, of which $100,000 is earmarked for capital improvements. The City expects TUF funds to increase to approximately $825,000 annually over the planning horizon. Urban Renewal District The City established an Urban Renewal District that generally includes the area of Old Town and the adjacent Interstate 5 (1-5) interchange (Exit 33). The Urban Renewal District is a temporary revenue source scheduled to fund capital projects through the year 2039. The City estimates that this revenue source will generate approximately $2 million each year through its life and fund these projects in the current TSP: ■ Beebe Rd: Gebhard Rd to Hamrick Rd - widen to collector standards (project #209; $1,540,500) ■ OR 99 (project no. 4) - Cupp Street gateway (project #212; $375,000) ■ OR 99 (phase 3) - widen to provide bike lanes and sidewalks (project # 225; $450,000) ■ 1 Oth St: E Pine St to Hazel St - widen to add continuous center turn lane, bike lanes, and sidewalks (project # 238; $5,955,600) ■ 3rd St: E Pine St to Ash St - construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter (project # 247; $250,000) ■ Maple St: OR 99 to 10 St - construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter (project # 248; $503,650) ■ 4th St: Ash St to Cedar St - construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter (project # 249; $127,818) ■ Ash St: OR 99 to Freeman Rd - construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter (project # 250; $468,800) ■ Oak St: OR 99 to Freeman Rd - construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter (project # 251; $558,484) Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 102 September 11, 2022 Final Tech Memo #1: Funding Forecast (Task 2.1) Page 3 Historical Funding Sources Historical funding data provided by the City for the previous 10-year period is summarized in Table 1. Table 1: Historical Funding Sources State Gas Tax $0.9M $0.9M $1.0M $I.OM $I.OM $1.1M $I.IM $1.3M $1.3M $1.6M SDCs $0.04M $0.2M $0.2M $0.2M $0.2M $1.5M $0.2M $0.2M $0.5M $0.2M TUFs - $0.5M $0.5M $0.5M $0.4M $0.5M $0.6M $0.6M $0.6M $0.7M Non -Capital -$0.1 M $O.SM -$0.9M -$0.9M -$0.8M $2.3M -$ l.1 M $1.3M $ I.6M $1.7M Expenditures Total Capital Funding $0.8M $0.8M $0.8M $0.8M $0.8M $0.8M $0.8M $0.8M $0.8M $0.8M Available Grants The City of Central Point has historically benefited from several other revenue sources, such as transportation improvement grants and other miscellaneous programs administered by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Grants are non - repayable, and sometimes competitive funds given by an entity (in this case, ODOT and FHWA) typically for a certain purpose tied to public benefit. Although they are not considered consistent and reliable funding sources, grants have contributed (or will contribute) to several major projects identified in the City's current TSP. These grants include: ■ Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) ■ All Roads Transportation Safety (ARTS) program ■ Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program STBG funds are flexible federal dollars that can be used for City projects to preserve and improve the conditions and performance of any Federal -aid highway, bridge, or tunnel on any public road, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and transit capital projects, including intercity bus terminals. The City can either apply 100 percent of these funds toward projects that comply with federal regulations or 90 percent toward projects that do not have federal constraints. The City has recently received $2.5 million in STBG funds for improvements to the Twin Creeks Rail Crossing. All Roads Transportation Safety (ARTS) Program ARTS funds are intended to address safety needs on all public roads in Oregon. By working collaboratively with local road jurisdictions (cities, counties, MPO's, and tribes), ODOT expects to increase awareness of safety on all roads, promote best practices for infrastructure safety, compliment behavioral safety efforts, and focus limited resources to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes across the state. The program is data driven to achieve the greatest benefits in crash reduction and should be blind to jurisdiction. The ARTS program primarily used federal funds from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The City Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 103 September 11, 2022 Final Tech Memo #1: Funding Forecast (Task 2.1) Page 4 Funding Forecast recently received $3.0 million in ARTS funds, in partnership with the State and Jackson County, for improvements to the Scenic Avenue Rail Crossing. Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program CMAQ funds are for projects that help reduce emissions and meet national air quality standards, such as transportation demand management programs, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, public transportation projects, diesel retrofits, and vehicle emission reduction programs. All types of non -motorized transportation projects are eligible for CMAQ funding. States are required to provide a non-federal match for program funds (which has not been the case historically for Federal lands highway funding). The City recently received $5.5 million in CMAQ funds for improvements to both Freeman Road and West Pine Street roadway facilities. The historical funding data show that the City expects to continue to receive funds from a variety of federal, state, and local sources; however, the amount of funds could vary over time. This section provides funding forecasts for the City for implementing future TSP projects. The forecasts include three possible scenarios that reflect the historical funding data as well as discussions with City staff. The forecasts are intended to model what revenue the City could anticipate through the TSP planning horizon and range from conservative to ideal. Scenario 1 (Conservative) Scenario 1 assumes the City will continue to receive an annual average of $400,000 in State gas tax funds (at a flat rate), $250,000 in SDC funds (escalated at two percent per year based on the expected increase in development), and $157,000 in TUF funds (at a flat rate) for capital improvements. In the past, the City has allocated approximately 19 percent of its TUF revenue toward capital projects. As stated, the City expects the annual TUF revenue to increase to approximately $825,000 through the TSP planning horizon because of the rate increase for commercial uses, which equates to approximately $157,000 dedicated each year to capital projects. Table 2 summarizes the Scenario 1 (Conservative) funding forecast. As shown, this forecast assumes there will be $6.6 million available to fund projects in the TSP (outside of the specific projects planned to be funded by the Urban Renewal District). Table 2: Scenario 1 (Conservative) Funding Forecast State Gas Tax (Flat Rate) $1.60M $1.60M SDC (2% Annual Escalation) $1.03� $1.12M TUF (Historic; Flat Rate) $0.63M $0.63M Total $3.26M $3.35M Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 104 September 11, 2022 Page 5 Final Tech Memo #1: Funding Forecast (Task 2.1) Funding Forecast Scenario 2 (Moderate) Scenario 2 assumes the City will receive an annual average of $495,000 from State gas tax (reflecting a six percent annual escalation, based on historical trends), $250,000 in SDC funds (escalated at two percent per year based on the expected increase in development), $159,000 from the TUF (reflecting a one percent bi-annual escalation beginning in Fiscal Year 2024-25 for future potential rate increases), and $500,000 in grants (reflecting historic trends with STBG, CMAQ, and ARTS). It is important to note that the estimated grant funding is secured from the current grant cycle and is already dedicated to specific projects, so it is accounted for in total available funding in Scenario 2 for TSP projects but will not be included as part of the upcoming project prioritization process. Table 3 summarizes the Scenario 2 (Moderate) funding forecast. As shown, this forecast assumes there will be $11.4 million available to fund projects in the TSP (outside of the specific projects planned to be funded by the Urban Renewal District). Table 3: Scenario 2 (Moderate) Funding Forecast State Gas Tax (6%Annual Escalation) $1.75M $2.21M SDC (2%Annual Escalation) $1.03M $1.12M TUF (1% Bi-Annual Escalation) $0.63M $0.64M Grants (STBG, CMAQ, ARTS) $2.00M $2.00M Total $5.41 M $5.97M Scenario 3 (Ideal) Scenario 3 assumes the same funding forecast as Scenario 2, but includes an additional $250,000 each year in grants at the chance the City secures one more grant during the next grant cycle and within the TSP planning horizon. Table 4 summarizes the Scenario 3 (Ideal) funding forecast. As shown, this forecast assumes there will be $13.4 million available to fund projects in the TSP (outside of the specific projects planned to be funded by the Urban Renewal District). Table 4: Scenario 3 (Ideal) Funding Forecast State Gas Tax (6%Annual Escalation) $1.75M $2.21M SDC (2%Annual Escalation) $1.03M $1.12M TUF (1%Bi-Annual Escalation) $0.63M $0.64M Grants (STBG, CMAQ, ARTS) $3.00M $3.00M Total $6.41 M $6.97M Based on direction from the Project Management Team (PMT) and Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), the funding forecast from Scenario 2 will be used to identify the cut-off between Tier I and Tier II projects in the Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 105 September 11, 2022 Final Tech Memo #1: Funding Forecast (Task 2.1) Page b Additional Funding Sources TSP project prioritization process. Despite the funding forecast, the City may still need to identify additional funding sources to implement projects in the TSP. Additional funding sources are summarized below. The sources are organized by local, state, and federal funding mechanisms and are tailored to transportation -specific investments. In addition to these sources, the City may also seek state and federal grant opportunities where transportation facilities are a secondary focus of the funds. For example, the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) is intended for transit service, facility, and operations improvements, but transportation projects that improve access to transit - such as sidewalks or bike lanes leading to transit stops - could also be eligible for funds. Local Funding Sources Potential local funding sources are summarized in Table 5. These funding sources can be used currently to fund capital projects or may be considered by the City for implementation as new funding sources. Including this table in the TSP does not create new funding sources but rather presents the various funding sources that local governments throughout Oregon have utilized. In general, local funding sources are more flexible than funding obtained from state or federal grant sources. Table 5: Potential Local Funding Sources A fee based on the number of automobile trips that a particular Street Utility System -wide transportation facilities including streets, land use generates; usually collected through a regular utility Fees/Road sidewalks, and bikeways. Maintenance bill. Fees can also be tied to the annual registration of a vehicle Although a current funding Fees to pay for improvements, expansion, and maintenance of the source for the City, this street system. revenue could be increased. SDCs are fees assessed to development for impacts on public infrastructure. SDCs may be an improvement fee, a reimbursement fee, or a combination thereof. Reimbursement Transportation fee revenues are dedicated to capital projects that increase System capacity to meet the needs of growth. SDC credits are Development provided to developers for public improvements they construct Charges (SDC) which add capacity to the system beyond that required to serve their development. SDC credits may also be given for development provisions that reduce vehicular capacity demand on the transportation system, such as providing end -of - trip bike facilities within the new development. Stormwater SDCs, Grants, and Loans Local Fuel Tax SDCs, grants, loans, and stormwater improvement fees can be obtained for improving stormwater management facilities constructed as part of transportation system improvements. SDCs may only be used for the portion of transportation improvements that generate additional capacity demand related to growth. Although a current funding source for the City, this revenue could be increased. SDCs may only be used for the portion of transportation improvements that generate additional stormwater management capacity related to growth. A local tax can be assessed on the purchase of fuel within the System -wide transportation City. This tax is added to the cost of fuel at the pump, along with facilities including streets, the state and federal fuel taxes. sidewalks, and bikeways. Kittelson & Associates, Inc. a. September 11, 2022 Page 7 Final Tech Memo #1: Funding Forecast (Task 2.1) Additional Funding Sources SourceFunding Description PotentialApplication The City could provide enticements such as bonus densities and System -wide transportation flexibility in design in exchange for a public benefit. Examples facilities including streets, Incentives might include providing additional bicycle parking in exchange sidewalks, bikeways, and for bonus densities. Incentives may be used with SDC methods transit. to reduce transportation impacts from new development. Public/private partnerships have been used around the country to provide public transportation amenities within the public System -wide transportation Public/Private right-of-way in exchange for operational revenue from the facilities including streets, Partnerships facilities. These partnerships could be used to provide services sidewalks, bikeways, and such as vehicle charging stations, public parking lots, bicycle transit. lockers, or car share facilities. TIF is a tool that cities and counties may use to create special districts (tax increment areas) where public improvements are System -wide transportation made to generate private -sector development. During a facilities including streets, defined period, the City freezes the tax base at the pre- sidewalks, bikeways, and development level. Property taxes for that period can be transit. Although a current Tax Increment waived or paid, but taxes derived from increases in assessed funding source for the City, it Financing (TIF) values (the tax increment) resulting from new development can is temporary and could e go into a special fund created to retire bonds issued to implemented again in other originate the development or leverage future improvements. A areas of the city needing number of small -to -medium sized communities in Oregon have transportation improvements. implemented, or consider implementing, urban renewal districts that will result in a TIF revenue stream. Oregon state law (Oregon Revised Statute 371) allows for the formation of special streets taxing districts for purposes of constructing and maintaining streets within the taxing district Street District boundaries. A Street District would be a separate entity from Street improvement projects. Central Point, with its own property tax levy rate and an elected board of commissioners. Those within the potential district boundaries must vote on the creation of a Streets District. Bonding allows municipal and county government to finance construction projects by borrowing money and paying it back overtime, with interest. Financing requires smaller regular Construction of major capital Revenue and payments overtime compared to paying the full cost at once, improvement projects within General but financing increases the total cost of the project by adding the City, street maintenance Obligation Bonds interest. General obligation bonds are often used to pay for and incidental improvements. construction of large capital improvements and must be approved by a public vote. These bonds add the cost of improvement to property taxes over time. Economic Transportation facilities Improvement EIDs pool funds from area businesses to make improvements in including streets, sidewalks, Districts (EIDs) the business district. bikeways, and transit located within the EID area. Local Transportation facilities Improvement LIDS pool funds from property owners to make local including streets, sidewalks, Districts (LIDS) transportation improvements. bikeways, and transit located within the LID area. Street Fund Serial This levy is a voter -approved property tax levied in addition to Operations or capital Levy the permanent tax rate. programs. Operations or capital Vehicle An extra fee on all registered motor vehicles in the City. Requires programs. Although a current Registration Fee City-wide approval and implementation. funding source for the County, this revenue could be increased by the extra fee. Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 107 September 11, 2022 Final Tech Memo #1: Funding Forecast (Task 2.1) Page 8 Additional Funding Sources SourceFunding Description PotentialApplication Urban Growth Management UGMAs are intergovernmental agreements that outline how Transportation facilities Agreement facilities are managed in the areas outside City limits, but inside including streets, sidewalks, (UGMA) City Urban Growth Boundaries (UGB). and bikeways within UGBs Under state law, 70% of revenues from such taxes must fund Tourism, economic Hotel/Motel programs boosting tourism. Many jurisdictions have hotel/motel development, and sidewalk Taxes taxes and could use a portion of the revenue for transportation improvement programs. investments. Washington County has a dedicated property tax to fund its Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program. Since 1986, the Program has funded $900 million of new roads, sidewalks, Dedicated bridges, and bikeways. Voters approved the funding source System -wide transportation Property Taxes multiple times. Today, the program raises an average of $44 facilities. million per year. Washington County also has a property tax to support its Urban Road Maintenance District, levying 25 cents per $1,000 assessed value; the program raises about $4.4 million/year for local roadway maintenance. State and Federal Fundina Sources In addition to local funding sources, the City can seek opportunities to leverage funding from state and federal funding sources. Table 6 outlines state and federal sources and their potential applications. State and federal sources change regularly as new transportation legislation is passed or existing legislation is modified. Potential state funding sources are limited and competitive. Any future improvements that rely on state funding may require City and regional consensus that they are more important than needs elsewhere in the region and the state. Table 6: Potential State and Federal Funding Sources Statewide STIP is the State of Oregon's four-year transportation capital Transportation improvement program. ODOT's system for distributing these Projects on any facility that Improvement funds has varied over recent years. Generally, local agencies meet the benefit categories Program (STIP) apply in advance for projects to be funded in each four-year of the STIP. cycle. TGM grants are planning grants administered by ODOT and Transportation system plans Transportation awarded on an annual basis. They are generally awarded to and planning efforts that and Growth projects that will lead to more livable, economically vital, integrate land use and Management transportation efficient, sustainable, and pedestrian -friendly transportation. (Historic, (TGM) Grants communities. The grants are awarded in two categories: periodic source of revenue for transportation system planning and integrated land the City.) use/transportation planning. The federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is Areas of safety concerns All Roads administered as ARTS in Oregon. ARTS provides funding to within the city, consistent with Transportation infrastructure and non -infrastructure projects that improve Oregon's Transportation Safety Program safety on all public roads. ARTS requires a data -driven Safety Action Plan. (Historic, (ARTS) approach and prioritizes projects in demonstrated problem periodic source of revenue for areas. the City.) Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 0 September 11, 2022 Final Tech Memo #1: Funding Forecast (Task 2.1) Page 9 Additional Funding Sources SourceFunding Description PotentialApplication The IOF is discretionary and provides funding for transportation projects essential for supporting site -specific economic development projects. These funds are distributed on a case - by -case basis in cooperation with the Oregon Economic and Any identified projects that Immediate Community Development Department. These funds can only be would improve economic Opportunity used when other sources of financial support are insufficient or development in the city and Fund (IOF) unavailable. These funds are reserved for projects where a where there are documented documented transportation problem exists or where private firm transportation problems. location decisions hinge on the immediate commitment of road construction. A minimum of 50 percent match is required from project applications. Lottery -backed bonds distributed to air, marine, and rail projects statewide. No less than 10 percent of Connect Oregon funds Connect Oregon must be distributed to each of the five regions of the state, if System -wide transportation there are qualified projects in the region. The objective is to facilities. improve the connections between the highway system and other modes of transportation. Oregon Parks Oregon Parks and Recreation Department administers this Trails and other recreational and Recreation program using Oregon Lottery revenues. These grants can fund facility development or Local Grants acquisition, development, and major rehabilitation of public rehabilitation. outdoor parks and recreation facilities. Local match is required. A statewide revolving loan fund is available to local Infrastructure improvements Oregon governments for many transportation infrastructure to major collectors or higher Transportation improvements, including highway, transit, and non -motorized classified roads for vehicle, Infrastructure projects. Most funds made available through this program are transit, and non -motorized Bank (OTIB) federal; streets must be functionally classified as a major travel. collector or higher to be eligible for loan funding. State Highway ODOT is currently researching a state user fee for drivers to System wide transportation Fuel Tax address steady or declining state gas tax revenues. An increase facilities including streets, Increase or User in the state gas tax or a user fee would need to pass through sidewalks, bikeways, and Fee state legislation and would increase the state's transportation transit. funds. Multi -modal Active This fund invests in multimodal transportation infrastructure Pedestrian and bicycle - Transportation improvements across Oregon. related projects. Fund Safe Routes to SRTS, administered by ODOT, focuses on infrastructure and non- Pedestrian and bicycle - School (SRTS) infrastructure programs to improve access and safety for related projects within the children to walk, roll, and/or bike to school. vicinity of local schools. This State of Oregon program combines funds from the Oregon Multimodal Active Transportation Fund, Oregon Bicycle Excise Off-street pedestrian and Community Tax, and federal Transportation Alternatives Program to help bicycle facilities (primarily). Paths (OCP) communities create and maintain connections with primarily off-street pedestrian and bicycle facilities. ODOTs Bridge Section coordinates selection and funding of Federal Highway Bridge Program bridges through the Local ODOT Bridge Agency Bridge Selection Committee, a committee of city, Program county, and state representatives. Local agency bridges are Bridges. prioritized using a Technical Ranking System and selected in categories of Large (30,000+ square feet of deck area), Small On -System, and Small Off -System. ODOA federal program that provides emergency funding for repair Highway and bridge repair Emergency Emergency or reconstruction of highways and roads damaged during from natural disasters or natural disasters or catastrophic failures. ODOT's Maintenance catastrophic failures. Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 109 September 11, 2022 Final Tech Memo #1: Funding Forecast (Task 2.1) Operations and Operations Branch administers the Emergency Operations Program Funding Program and can assist local agencies navigate the Emergency Repair process. Page 10 Additional Funding Sources The TO program focuses on implementation of the Oregon Transportation Options Plan, including: managing demand Projects supporting Transportation across the transportation system; educating students and the implementation of the Options public on travel options and how to safely use them; Oregon Transportation connecting veterans, low income populations, communities of Options Plan. color, and others with ways to get to and from work or school; supporting vanpooling; and more. State Transit Improvement STIF is a newer dedicated source of funding under Section 122 Pedestrian and bicycle Fund (STIF) and of the House Bill (HB) 2017 Transportation Funding Package for improvements that provide Public improving or expanding public transportation service in Oregon. connections to transit. Transportation Funds When roads are constructed or reconstructed, Oregon law requires walkways and bikeways be provided. Additionally, all State Highway agencies receiving State Highway Funds are required to spend Trust at least 1 % of those funds on bicycle and/or pedestrian Bicycle and pedestrian Fund/Bicycle Bill infrastructure improvements (ORS 366.514). Currently, cities and projects. counties receive 20% and 30% of the state's highway trust funds, respectively, which can be used for walking and biking projects along roads. Sidewalk ODOT's SWIP builds pedestrian and bicycle facilities on state Bicycle and pedestrian Improvement roads and local roads that help people moving across or projects. Program (SWIP) around the state system. SFLP trades federal funds for state funds on projects selected under ODOT or Transportation Management Area (TMA) federal Projects that meet state gas State Funded funding programs. Federal funds are traded at a one-to-one tax eligibility and are Local Projects ratio. Local agencies are required to provide a match that is completely on the local (SFLP) determined by the applicable funding program. SFLP cannot system. Planning projects are be used as match for a federal project. Funded projects are not eligible. those selected through ARTS, Enhance Local Bridge, and potentially other STIP-funded programs. Various Public or Many public and private grant programs exist, such as People Private Grant for Bikes, that offer funding support for transportation Various depending on the Programs infrastructure. New such grant programs are formed often and grant program. should be regularly tracked by the City. Federal- The IIJA (aka "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law," BIL) signed into law in November 2021 includes a five-year (FY 2022-26) Projects around the state that Infrastructure reauthorization of existing federal highway, transit, safety, and will benefit drivers, transit Investment and rail programs as well as new programs (resilience, carbon riders, cyclists, and Jobs Act (IIJA) reduction, bridges, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, pedestrians, and that help wildlife crossings, and reconnecting communities) and maintain roads and bridges, increased funding. Oregon will receive over $4.5 billion over the and address climate change. next five years. INFRA (known statutorily as the Nationally Significant Multimodal Projects that improve safety, Infrastructure for Freight & Highway Projects) awards competitive grants for generate economic benefits, Rebuilding multimodal freight and highway projects of national or regional reduce congestion, enhance America (INFRA) significance to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of resiliency, and hold the the movement of freight and people in and across rural and greatest promise to eliminate urban areas. freight bottlenecks and Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 110 September 11, 2022 Final Tech Memo #1: Funding Forecast (Task 2.1) Page 11 Additional Funding Sources improve critical freight movements. Rebuilding The RAISE Discretionary Grant program invests in road, rail, American transit, and port projects that promise to achieve national Road, rail, transit, and port Infrastructure objectives. RAISE can provide capital funding directly to any projects aimed toward with public entity, including municipalities, counties, port authorities, national objectives with Sustainability tribal governments, MPOs, or others in contrast to traditional significant local or regional and Equity Federal programs which provide funding to very specific groups impact. (RAISE) of applicants (mostly State DOTs and transit agencies). The NHPP provides support for the condition and performance National of the National Highway System (NHS), for the construction of NHS roads and bridges (and Highway new facilities on the NHS, and to ensure that investments of non -NHS bridges so long as Performance Federal -aid funds in highway construction are directed to bridge condition provision Program (NHPP) support progress toward the achievement of performance requirements are satisfied). targets established in a State's asset management plan for the NHS. The HSIP is a core Federal -aid program with the purpose to Highway Safety achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious Improvement injuries on all public roads, including non -State-owned roads Safety projects. Program (HSIP) and roads on tribal land. The HSIP requires a data -driven, strategic approach to improving highway safety on all public roads with a focus on performance. Congestion CMAQ is a federally funded program for surface transportation All types of transportation Mitigation and improvements designed to improve air quality and mitigate projects that improve air Air Quality congestion. CMAQ funds are apportioned annually to each quality and mitigate Improvement State according to the severity of its air quality problems. The congestion. (Historic, periodic Program program is jointly administered by Federal Highway source of revenue for the (CMAQ) Administration and the Federal Transit Administration. City.) Pedestrian and bicycle facilities, recreational trails, safe routes to school projects, The BIL continues the TA set -aside from the STBG program. community improvements Transportation Eligible uses of the set -aside funds include all projects and such as historic preservation Alternatives (TA) activities that were eligible under the previous spending bill. This and vegetation encompasses a variety of smaller -scale transportation projects. management, and environmental mitigation related to stormwater and habitat connectivity. The Federal Lands Access Program (Access Program) was established to improve transportation facilities that provide Projects accessing high -use Federal Lands access to, are adjacent to, or are located within Federal lands. Federal recreation sites or Access Program The Access Program supplements State and local resources for Federal economic (FLAP) public roads, transit systems, and other transportation facilities, generators. with an emphasis on high -use recreation sites and economic generators. Highway freight projects on the National Highway Freight Congressionally Congressionally Directed funds may be received through either Network, NHS highway/bridge Directed or highway program authorization or annual appropriation projects/project in National Discretionary processes. These funds are generally described as Scenic Areas, freight Funds "demonstration" or "earmark" funds. rail/intermodal/port projects, rail -highway grade crossings or grade separation projects. Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 111 September 11, 2022 Page 12 Final Tech Memo #1: Funding Forecast (Task 2.1) Additional Funding Sources SourceFunding Description PotentialApplication The NHFP was created by the FAST Act to invest in freight Construction, operational National projects on the National Highway Freight Network. This program improvements, freight Highway Freight is apportioned to States by formula and a State must have had planning, and performance Program (NHFP) a freight plan in place beginning FY 2018 in order to receive formula funding. measures. Any federal -aid highway, bridge projects on any public Surface The STBG is the federal -aid highway program with the broadest road, transit capital projects, Transportation eligibility criteria. States and MPOs obligating these funds are to routes for nonmotorized Block Grant develop a competitive process for local public entities to submit transportation, and Program (STBG) projects for funding. STBG funds are formula funds allocated by bridge/tunnel inspection and ODOT based on population. inspector training. (Historic, periodic source of revenue for the City.) The TIFIA program provides secured loans, loan guarantees, and lines of credit for major surface transportation projects. Loans must be repaid with 35 to 75 years with a dedicated revenue Transportation stream, typically a project -related user fee, such as a toll. TIFIA funds may be used to Infrastructure Oregon can use its NHPP and STBG funds to pay the capitalize state infrastructure Finance and administrative and subsidy costs of the program. Discretionary banks and to build Innovation Act INFRA grants can also be used to pay these costs. The minimum infrastructure in support of Program (TIFIA) amount of TIFIA assistance is $15 million for intelligent transit -oriented development. transportation system projects, $10 million for transit -oriented development projects, and $10 million for local government projects. Public authorities may impose tolls on single occupant vehicles for access to high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. States may Tolling use congestion pricing on tolled road segments. Tolls are important revenue streams for many public -private partnerships and alternative financing mechanisms. FHWA does not regulate toll rates. Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 112 I- �� 1 1 TT E LS O N 851 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 600 =_ -K Portland, OR 97204 P503.228.5230 f;&ASSOCIATES Technical Memorandum September 21, 2022 To: Matt Samitore and Stephanie Holtey City of Central Point 140 S 3rd Street Central Point, OR 97502 From: Matt Bell, Miranda Barrus, PE, Susan Wright, PE, PMP, Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Project: Central Point Transportation System Plan RE: Final Tech Memo #3: Equity Analysis (Task 3.1) 'IR INTRODUCTION Project# 27860.0 The City of Central Point (City) is in the process of amending its 2008 Transportation System Plan (2008 TSP) to incorporate several new transportation system improvement projects needed to support growth within the recently adopted Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion area. As part of the amendment, the City is interested in reviewing how the TSP addresses the needs of historically transportation disadvantaged populations within the community and how to better incorporate equity into the planning process. This memorandum summarizes information on historically transportation disadvantaged populations within Central Point and identifies projects in the 2008 TSP that will serve areas with relatively high concentrations of these populations. This memorandum also identifies the criteria used to prioritize projects in the 2008 TSP and proposes an approach to incorporate equity into the TSP amendment. The information provided in this memorandum will be used to update the priorities of existing projects in the 2008 TSP as well as develop priorities for new projects associated with the UGB expansion. As indicated below, the priorities will be refined based on input from the project team and project advisor committee. This section summarizes information on historically transportation disadvantaged populations within Central Point and describes the process of developing transportation disadvantage index (TDI) scores by census block group. Transportation Disadvantaged Populations Historically transportation disadvantaged populations within Central Point include older adults, youth, people of color, people with limited English proficiency, people with low incomes, and people with disabilities. These people often live in households without access to personal vehicles and in crowed households. As a result, these people tend to rely on walking, biking, and taking public transit for daily travel. Demographic Information was obtained for Central Point, Jackson County, and Oregon from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2016-2020). The data include the total population/households and percent of total population/households for each of the demographics used to identify transportation disadvantaged populations. Table 1 summarizes the data for Central Point, Jackson County, and Oregon. Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 113 September 21, 2022 Page 2 Final Tech Memo #3: Equity Analysis (Task 3.1) Transportation Disadvantaged Table 1: Transportation Disadvantaged Populations Total Population 18,648 100.0% 218,781 100.0% 4,176,346 100.0% 65 and Over 2,937 15.7% 48,119 22.0% 734,932 17.6% 17 and Younger 4,352 23.3% 44,937 20.5% 867,076 20.8% Non -white or Hispanic 1,696 9.1 % 21,431 9.8% 727,265 17.4% Limited English Proficiency 273 1.6% 6,387 3.1% 216,654 5.5% 200% of Poverty 5,161 27.8% 71,301 32.9% 1,199,723 29.3% Disability 2,205 11.9% 33,206 15.4% 589,248 14.4% Households 7,198 100.0% 89,690 100.0% 1,642,579 100.0% No Vehicle Households 469 6.5% 5,413 6.0% 88,692 5.4% Crowded Households 237 3.3% 3,264 3.6% 53,366 3.2% As shown in Table 1, Central Point has a smaller percentage of older adults, people of color, people with limited English proficiency, people with low incomes, and people with disabilities than Jackson County and the state of Oregon as a whole. Figures 1 A-1 H in Attachment A illustrate demographic information by census block group. The following section describes the process by which the demographic information was combined to develop TDI scores for Central Point and the surrounding area. Transportation Disadvantaaed Index The TDI is a culmination of the demographic information used to identify transportation disadvantaged populations. The TDI score is calculated at the census block group level as the sum of people 65 and over, 17 and younger, who are non -white or Hispanic, with limited English proficiency, living in 200% of poverty, with a disability, living in households without access to a personal vehicle, and in crowded households, divided by total population of the census block group. People fitting into multiple categories are counted multiple times (e.g., a non -white individual with limited English proficiency that earns less than 200% of poverty would be counted multiple times). The higher the score, the more disadvantaged the population is with respect to transportation. The equation used to develop the TDI score is shown below: TDP Index = (Eld + Yth + (NH x 1.5) + LEP + Pov + (FIH x Veh) + Dls) + (Crwd x HH) Pop Where: ■ Pop = Total population ■ Eld = # of people 65 and over ■ Yth = # of people 17 and younger ■ NH = # of non -white or Hispanic people - this value is multiplied by 1.5 to emphasize this population ■ LEP = # of people with limited English proficiency, or speak English less than "Very Well" ■ Pov = # of people with income less than 200% of poverty level ■ Dis = # of people with a disability Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 114 September 21, 2022 Page 3 Final Tech Memo #3: Equity Analysis (Task 3.1) Transportation Disadvantaged ■ HH = Average Oregon household size* ■ Veh = # of households with 0 vehicles* ■ Crwd = # of households with more than 1.0 occupants per room* *Data at the household level is multiplied by the average household size for each block group (2.51). Figure 1 illustrates the TDI scores by census block group for Central Point and the surrounding area. As shown, the area with the highest concentration of transportation disadvantaged populations is located south of Pine Street between Front Street (OR 99) and 7th Street. This area includes commercial, mixed -use residential/commercial, multi -family residential, and single-family residential uses. Other areas with relatively high TDI scores are located throughout the city and generally include multi -family and single-family residential uses. The following section highlights transportation improvement projects in the current TSP that will improve transportation facilities and services within these areas. 2008 TSP Projects in Areas with High TDI Scores The 2008 TSP includes several projects that will improve transportation facilities and services within areas with high concentrations of transportation disadvantaged populations, or with high TDI scores. Table 2 summarizes the projects that serve the area described above with the highest TDI score. Table 2: 2008 TSP Projects 215 Hwy. 99, Project Pedestrian crossings, streetscape improvements & Tier 1 (Mid Term) Partially No. 3 traffic calming Complete 217 E. Pine St. & 2nd St. Traffic calming, remove 4th St. signal, add new & bth St. & 3rd St signals at 2nd and bth St., remove 3rd. St. signal Tier 1 (Mid Term) Complete and install median control. 225 Hwy. 99: Phase 3 Widen to provide bike lanes & sidewalks. Tier 1 (Long Term) Incomplete 228 E. Pine Street Misc. enhancements such as bulb -outs, cross -walks, traffic calming signals, etc. that improve the pedestrian Tier 1 (Long Term) Complete environment along Pine Street 247 3rd St.; E. Pine St. to Construct sidewalks, repair curb & gutter. Tier 2 Incomplete' Ash St. 249 4th St.; Ash St. to Construct sidewalks, repair curb & gutter. Tier 2 Incomplete' Cedar St. 250 Ash St.; Hwy. 99 to Construct sidewalks, repair curb & gutter. Tier 2 Incomplete' Freeman Rd. 251 Oak St. Hwy. 99 to Construct sidewalks, repair curb & gutter. Tier 2 Incomplete' Freeman Rd. 1. Project will likely be completed by private developers as new development or significant redevelopment occurs within the adjacent properties. As shown in Table 2, there are several projects in the 2008 TSP that will serve the area with the highest TDI score. Most of the projects will improve pedestrian and bicycle access and circulation within the area, half the projects are identified as Tier 1, and the other half are identified as Tier 2. The following section identifies how projects were prioritized in the 2008 TSP and presents potential opportunities to update the process for the TSP amendment. Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 115 Transportation L' Jl Central Point City Boundary 0 0.5Miles Disadvantaged Index i 0.90 - 1.07 1.08 - 1.23 1.24 - 1.37 1.38 - 1.56 1.57 - 2.10 Figure 1 Transportation Disadvantaged Index Central Point, Oregon 116 September 21, 2022 Final Tech Memo #3: Equity Analysis (Task 3.1) 2008 TSP Project Prioritization Page 5 Transportation Disadvantaged Projects in the 2008 TSP were prioritized based on several criteria. Per the 2008 TSP, these criteria reflect the City's Strategic Plan, the Comprehensive Plan, the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), and the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Many of these plans have been updated since adoption of the 2008 TSP and now emphasize the importance of incorporating equity into the planning process. The criteria are included in Chapter 12 (Transportation System Financing Program) and summarized below. i . Safety - Projects that improve the safety of the City's transportation system. This includes all modes of transportation. RTP Benchmarks - Projects that facilitate compliance with the RTP Benchmarks. 3. Economic Development - Projects that reinforce the City's economy, either through improvements to freight routes, or improvements that facilitate development of land uses that support the City's employment base. a. Regional Coordination - Projects undertaken in coordination with the State, County, and/or City of Medford. 5. Livability - Projects that improve the City's livability through maintenance of minimum levels of service, connectivity, and modal choice. 6. Cost/Benefit - Projects that demonstrate cost effectiveness in relationship to benefits derived. Projects in the 2008 TSP are identified as either Tier 1 or Tier 2 projects. Tier 1 projects have the highest priority and are further organized into short, medium, and long-term timeframes. Tier 1 projects are financially constrained, which means they are expected to be funded within the planning horizon (2030). Tier 2 projects are those that are needed eventually but are unlikely to be funded within the TSP planning horizon. Per the 2008 TSP, Tier 2 projects can advance to Tier 1 as funds become available or priorities change. Advancing a Tier 2 project requires an amendment to the TSP with justification for the advancement. Project Prioritization with Equity Criterion Many of the 2008 TSP projects are complete and need to be removed from the project lists. The remaining projects need to be re -prioritized along with the new projects associated with the UGB expansion and identified as either Tier 1 or Tier 2 projects in the TSP amendment. As indicated above, the 2008 TSP prioritization process includes six criteria. However, given recent changes in state, regional, and local policies, equity will be included as a seventh criteria in the TSP amendment. The definition for equity is provided below. 7. Equity - Projects that enhance mobility within areas that have relatively high concentrations of transportation disadvantaged populations. All other criteria will remain in the prioritization process and will continue to be considered equally. For example, a project that addresses a safety issue and facilitates compliance with RTP benchmarks will be scored the same as a project that enhances livability in an area with a high concentration of transportation disadvantaged populations. The prioritization process will also continue to be qualitative in nature and consider how well projects address the criteria. Projects that best address the criteria will be given highest priority. The highest priority projects that can reasonably be funded within the planning horizon (2030) will be identified as Tier 1 and the remaining projects will be identified as Tier 2. The final project priorities will be updated based on input from the project team and project advisory committees. Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 117 Attachment A Demographic Information 118 People 65 and Over Central Point City Boundary 0 0.5Miles 11 - 78 0 79 - 224 225 - 289 290 - 455 456 - 696 Figure lA Transportation Disadvantaged Index Central Point, Oregon 119 People 17 and Younger Jl Central Point City Boundary 0 0.5Miles 0-126 0 127 - 360 361 - 643 644 - 961 962 - 1682 Figure 1 B Transportation Disadvantaged Index Central Point, Oregon 120 People Non -White or Central Point City Boundary 0 0.5Miles Hispanic i 0-42 43 - 219 220 - 420 421 - 787 788 - 1576 Figure 1 C Transportation Disadvantaged Index Central Point, Oregon 121 People with Limited Jl Central Point City Boundary 0 0.5Miles English Proficiency 0 R M 27-68 69 - 123 124 - 305 Figure 1 D Transportation Disadvantaged Index Central Point, Oregon 122 People with a Disability Jl Central Point City Boundary 0 0.5Miles 9-69 0 70 - 193 194 - 273 274 - 394 395 - 780 Figure 1 E Transportation Disadvantaged Index Central Point, Oregon 123 People at 200% of Central Point City Boundary 0 0.5Miles Poverty Level i 18 - 223 223 - 475 Figure IF 475 - 742 743 - 1120 Transportation Disadvantaged Index 1120 - 1561 Central Point, Oregon 124 Households with No Central Point City Boundary 0 0.5Miles Vehicle Access i 0-15 16-50 51 - 83 84 - 113 114 - 248 Figure 1 G Transportation Disadvantaged Index Central Point, Oregon 125 Over Crowded r' Central Point City Boundary 0 0.5Miles Households i 1 - 23 24 - 44 45 - 120 121 - 208 Figure 1 H Transportation Disadvantaged Index Central Point, Oregon 126 I- _` II -. �� __ 1 1 TT E LS O N 851 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 600 =_ -K Portland, OR 97204 P503.228.5230 f;&ASSOCIATES Technical Memorandum September 21, 2022 To: Matt Samitore and Stephanie Holtey City of Central Point 140 S 3rd Street Central Point, OR 97502 From: Matt Bell, Miranda Barrus, PE, Susan Wright, PE, PMP, Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Project: Central Point Transportation System Plan Subject: Final Tech Memo #3: Capital Improvement Project List Project# 27860.0 This memorandum presents an updated list and transportation system improvement projects for the Central Point Transportation System Plan (TSP) amendment. The list has been updated to remove projects that are complete and incorporate projects from the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Expansion project as well as relevant projects from the Rogue Valley Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and other recent planning efforts completed since adoption of the current TSP. The list has also been updated to reflect changes in the priorities of existing projects and assignment of priorities to the new projects. While the projects are relatively fixed and based on prior planning and technical analysis work, the priorities will be updated based on input from the project team and the project advisory committee. The City of Central Point (City) recently completed an Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion project that brought several hundred acres of land into the UGB. As part of the project, the City conducted a traffic impact analysis (TIA) to evaluate the impact of the UGB expansion on the transportation system and to identify potential improvements needed to support growth in the UGB expansion areas. The analysis includes an evaluation of year 2039 build and no -build traffic conditions (with and without the UGB expansion). The year 2039 build scenario evaluated several new street connections and 35 study intersections (new and existing). Attachment A contains Figure 1 from the TIA which illustrates the UGB expansion areas, new street connections, and study intersections. The results of the analysis highlight the need for improvements at two intersections under year 2039 no -build traffic conditions (without the UGB expansion) and four intersections under 2039 build traffic conditions (with the UGB expansion). The analysis also highlights the need for additional transportation facilities to support growth within the UGB expansion areas, including new street connections and improvements at several intersections (new and existing). The following summarizes the improvements: ■ Upton Road / Scenic Avenue (0): this existing two-way stop -control intersection would require conversation to a traffic signal or roundabout to support future traffic volumes. ■ Gebhard Road / Wilson Road (#6): this existing two-way stop -control intersection would require conversion to all -way stop -control to support future traffic volumes. ■ Grant Road / Twin Creeks Crossing (#20): this existing three -leg, two-way stop -control intersection would include a fourth leg on the west side and require conversion to all -way stop -control to support future traffic volumes. Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 127 September 21, 2022 Final Tech Memo #3: Capital Improvement Project List Page 2 RVMPO Regional Transportation Plan ■ Taylor Road / Grant Road (#21): this existing three -leg, two-way stop -control intersection would include a fourth stop -controlled leg on the south side and maintain shared movements at all approaches. ■ Grant Road / CP-6A (#26): this new intersection would be a three -leg, two-way stop -control intersection with a stop -controlled west leg intersecting with Grant Road and have shared movements on all approaches. ■ Gebhard Road / Pine Street (#27): this new intersection would require a traffic signal, a third westbound through lane (beginning east of Table Rock Road and extending to the 1-5 northbound ramps), dual eastbound and southbound left -turn lanes, and dedicated westbound and northbound left -turn lanes to support future traffic volumes (all right -turn movements are shared). ■ Gebhard Road / Beebe Road (#31): this new four -leg intersection is recommended to be a roundabout to support future traffic volumes. ■ Gebhard Road / Local Gebhard Road (#32): this new intersection would be a three -leg, single -lane roundabout with an east leg intersecting with Gebhard Road and shared movements on all approaches. Additionally, four new street connections would be required to support growth within the UGB expansion areas create some of the new intersections listed above: ■ Gebhard Road Extension/Realignment: a new collector street connection would be provided between Gebhard Road (north of Beebe Road) and Pine Street (west of Hamrick Road), crossing Beebe Road. This new collector street includes new intersections at Pine Street (#27), Beebe Road (#31), and Gebhard Road (#32). ■ Beebe Road Extension: a new collector street connection would be provided between Peninger Road (north of Pine Street) and Gebhard Road, tying into the existing Beebe Road alignment. This new collector street includes new intersections at Peninger Road (#28), CP-3 (#29), and Local Gebhard Road (#30)as well as a new bridge over Bear Creek. ■ Grant Road Extension/Realignment: a new collector street connection would be provided between Taylor Road (at the intersection with Grant Road) and Grant Road south of Taylor Road by tying into the existing alignment. This new collector street includes an intersection project at Taylor Road (#21). ■ Gebhard-Upton Connector (near blue grass): a new collector street connection would be provided between Gebhard Road and Upton Road. This new collect street includes intersections at Gebhard Road (#33) and Upton Road (#34). In addition to the projects described above, the City intends to assume ownership of the following roadways currently under Jackson County jurisdiction (also shown in Error! Reference source not found.). Projects associated with each of these roadways are in the current TSP but may need to be modified to meet City standards. ■ Beebe Road: Hamrick Road to Gebhard Road ■ Gebhard Road: Beebe Road to Wilson Road ■ Grant Road: Twin Creeks Crossing to Beall Lane ■ Taylor Road: Silver Creek Drive to the proposed westerly UGB boundary The projects show in Figure 1 and described above will be incorporated in the TSP amendment as applicable. The Rogue Valley Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is a long-range multimodal plan designed to meet anticipated needs within the Rogue Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (RVMPO) boundary through the year 2045. The RVMPO boundary includes many Rogue Valley cities, including Central Point. The projects within the RTP typically reflect projects identified in TSPs of the local agencies, such as Central Point, to promote consistent planning across the region. All but one project listed in the RTP for Central Point Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 128 September 21, 2022 Final Tech Memo #3: Capital Improvement Project List Page 3 Jackson County TSP is included in the Central Point TSP. The outstanding project is shown in Table 1. This project will be incorporated in the TSP amendment as applicable. Table 1: RVMPO RTP Projects Relevant to Central Point CP- Hanley Rd from Widen Widen to add center turn lane, bike Not $3 287 Long- 007 Brandon St to Beall Ln lanes, sidewalks (no new travel lanes) Complete Range Transportation projects identified on Jackson County facilities within incorporated areas are typically reflected in both the County TSP and TSPs of the incorporated areas to promote consistent planning. The Jackson County TSP identifies projects throughout the county to address needs anticipated through the year 2038, including for facilities in and around Central Point. The County's TSP is currently undergoing an update as many of its high priority projects have been completed since its adoption in 2017. The County TSP projects summarized in Table 2 are those that have not yet been completed and those not identified in the Central Point TSP but may be relevant to the City. These projects will be incorporated in the TSP amendment as applicable. Table 2: Jackson County TSP Projects Relevant to Central Point Table Rock Rd from Bike Lanes Install enhanced bicycle and Not Tier 1 U27 Biddle Rd to north and pedestrian facilities Complete $850 (Long - Medford City limits Sidewalks term S28 Upton Rd from Peninger Rd to Old Enhanced Install enhanced bike and Not $535 Tier 2 Upton Rd Shoulders pedestrian facilities Complete Upton Rd from Old Install 6-foot shoulders consistent Not S91 Upton Rd to Gibbon Shoulders with rural major collector standards Complete $3,705 Tier 2 Rd Install enhanced bike and E Pine St from 1-5 NB Bike Lanes pedestrian facilities (this project is U40 Ramp to Hamrick and also project #4 in the Rogue Valley Not $3,500 Tier 3 Rd Sidewalks Active Transportation Plan and Complete how it is being acknowledged in the updated Jackson County TSP) R46 Hanley Rd from W Widen Widen to 3-lane urban minor Not $2,200 Tier 2 Pine St to Beall Ln arterial standard Complete Traffic signal Install a traffic signal or roundabout Not Tier 1 112 Bursell Rd /Beall Ln / when warranted Complete $250 (Long - Roundabout Term) 114 Beall Ln /Hanley Rd Traffic signal / Install a traffic signal or roundabout Not $250 Tier 3 Roundabout when warranted Complete Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 129 September 21, 2022 Page 4 Final Tech Memo #3: Capital Improvement Project List RVTD Transit Master Plan Beall Ln from Front Widen to 3-lane urban major Not R42 St (OR 99) to Hanley Widen collector standard Complete $5,710 Tier 3 Rd The Rogue Valley Transportation District (RVTD) Transit Master Plan (TMP) is a framework for providing transit and related services to the Rogue Valley through the year 2042. The TMP specifically identifies various services for Central Point, including: ■ The Central Point Circulator is an 8-mile bus route planned for the near -term (year 2027) within the TSP planning horizon to operate along Biddle Road, Pine Street, Front Street, Beall Lane, Hanley Road, and Hamrick Road at 40-minute frequencies Monday through Sunday. ■ The High -Capacity Transit (HCT) Central Point Route is an 1 1-mile bus route planned for the long-term (year 2042) beyond the TSP planning horizon to operate along OR 99 between Medford and Central Point at 10-minute frequencies every day of the week. Although not capital projects, these planned services could have implications for finalizing the updated TSP capital improvement project priorities, including with incorporating the new Equity Criterion into the prioritization process. The Central Point Transportation System Plan (TSP) includes a comprehensive list of projects with associated costs and priorities. The projects are organized into two tiers. The Tier 1 projects are those that are expected to be funded over the planning horizon and are further organized into short-, medium-, and long-term projects. The Tier 2 projects are those that are needed, but funding is either not available or their need extends beyond the planning horizon. Table 3 summarizes the Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects as shown in the current TSP and indicates their current project status. Attachment B contains Figures 7.3-7.5 from the 2008 TSP that illustrate the location of the Tier 1 (short-, medium-, and long-term projects). Table 3: TSP Tier 1 and Tier 2 Project Lists New Haven Rd / Install traffic signal for pedestrian crossing 201 Hamrick Rd when warranted by traffic volumes and/or $376K Complete pedestrian activity 202 OR 99 / Twin Creeks Dr New signal at intersection and new railroad $1.9m Complete RR -Xing crossing at Twin Creeks Dr 203 OR 99 (Project 1) Landscape medians, crosswalks, off-street $350K Complete Traffic Calming pathways, bike lanes, and sidewalks Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 130 September 21, 2022 Page 5 Final Tech Memo #3: Capital Improvement Project List Central Point TSP -Total Project - Description204 ProjectProject S Haskell St from Pine Widen to three lanes with curb, gutter, bike $ 938K Partially St to Ash St lanes, and sidewalks complete l0th St -Freeman Rd / Add protective -permissive phasing to 205 Pine St eastbound and westbound left -turn $19K Not complete movements OR 99 (Project 2) Pedestrian crossings, on -street parking, 206 Traffic Calming streetscape improvements, and traffic $395K Complete calming in vicinity of Rogue Creamery 207 l Oth St from Hazel St to Widen to add turn lane with bike lanes and $1 7M Not complete Lathrop Dr sidewalks Oak St from 2nd St to 208 3rd Stand 1 st St from Improve alleys and parking facility $717K Not Complete Manzanita St to Laurel St 209 Beebe Rd from Gebhard Rd to Widen to collector standards with sidewalks $1.5M Not complete Hamrick Rd and bike lanes 210 Pine St / Tier I • Restrict intersection movements to right -in, $135K County jurisdiction (not Meadowbrook Dr right -out, left -in feasible) 211 Beebe Rd / Hamrick Add traffic signal for pedestrian crossing $647K Not complete Rd 212 OR 99 (Project 4) Cupp Street gateway $375K Not complete 213 Table Rock Rd / S Add traffic signal $350K County jurisdiction (not Hamrick Rd feasible) Scenic Ave from Widen to three lanes, bike lanes, and Partially 214 Mary's Way to Scenic sidewalks $584K complete Middle School 215 OR 99 (Project 3) Pedestrian crossings, streetscape $175K Complete improvements, and traffic calming Widen west and south approaches to add a second eastbound left -turn lane and second receiving lane. Restripe northbound Scheduled for 216 Pine St / Hamrick Rd approach to include dual left turns and a $582K construction single shared through -right turn lane. Restripe (2022) southbound approach to include a left turn, through, and exclusive right -turn lanes Pine St / 2nd St and 6th Traffic calming, remove 4th St signal, add new 217 St / 3- St signals at 2nd St and bth St, remove 3rd St signal $1.8M Complete and install median control 218 Pine St /Table Rock Widen west approach to add second $501K County Rd eastbound left -turn lane jurisdiction (IGA) Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 131 September 21, 2022 Page 6 Final Tech Memo #3: Capital Improvement Project List Central Point TSP - .- - �- -Project Table Rock Rd / Vilas Widen to increase capacity, add eastbound 219 Rd lane, and shared through -right turn $BOOK Not complete movement Gebhard Rd from UGB Realign, widen to three lanes, bike lanes, 220 to Beebe Rd sidewalks, urban upgrade (collector $4.5M Not Complete standards) 221 OR 99 / Beall Ln Realign and upgrade signals and railroad $3.4M State / County crossing, urban upgrade Jurisdiction 222 3rd St from Pine St to Add bike lanes and sidewalks $242K Not complete Hazel St 223 Hazel St from 3rd St to 1 Oth St Pave and improve, adding sidewalks $490K Not complete Scenic Ave from 1 Oth Widen to three lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks 224 St to Scenic Middle (collector standards) $510K Complete School 225 OR 99 (Phase 3) Widen to provide bike lanes and sidewalks $450K Partially complete 226 Pine St from 1-5 to Peninger Rd Add right -turn lane with sidewalks $126K Complete 227 Pine St from Hanley Rd Widen to three lanes (continuous turn lane), $1.5M Not complete to Haskell St bike lanes, sidewalks, urban upgrade Pine Street Traffic Miscellaneous enhancements such as bulb- 228 Calming outs, crosswalks, signals, etc. that improve the $3.8M Complete pedestrian environment 229 2 d St from Pine St to Add bike lanes and sidewalks, redesignate as $250K Complete Hazel St one-way southbound State jurisdiction 230 OR 99 / Scenic Ave Install a traffic signal when signal warrants are $2 7M (scheduled for met 2022123 construction) 231 Scenic Ave from OR Widen to three lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks $2 7M Not complete 99 to Grant Rd (box culvert developer driven) 232 Taylor Rd from Grant Widen to three lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks, $53K Not complete Rd to Silver Creek Dr urban upgrade, two culvert crossings Pine St from Hamrick Widen for deceleration/acceleration lanes, County 233 Rd to Bear Creek bike lanes, and sidewalks $800K Jurisdiction (IGA) Bridge East/West Hamrick Rd Extend Hamrick Rd westerly to intersect with 234 Extension (South of Peninger Rd (collector standards) $1.2M Not Complete Pine St) 235 Freeman Rd from Hopkins Rd to Beall Ln Rebuild to collector standards $31 K Not Complete Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 132 September 21, 2022 Final Tech Memo #3: Capital Improvement Project List Page 7 Central Point TSP - .- - �- -Project E Pine St from Bear Widen for turn lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks, County 236 Creek Bridge to and third lane $120K Jurisdiction Peninger Rd 237 Freeman Rd from Oak Widen to three lanes (continuous turn lane), $1.2M Complete St to Hopkins Rd bike lanes, sidewalks, urban upgrade 238 1 Orh St from Pine St to Widen to add continuous turn lane, bike $6.OM Partially Hazel St lanes, and sidewalks Complete 239 Grant Rd from Scenic Realign, widen to three lanes, bike lanes, $7,3M Not Complete Ave to Taylor Rd sidewalks, urban upgrade Peninger Rd Extension, Extend Penninger Rd from Pine St south across 240 South Bear Creek to Hamrick Rd and construct new $146K Not Complete bridge across Bear Creek 241 3.d St from Hazel St to Widen to three lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks, $7.3M Complete Scenic Ave urban upgrade (collector standards) Grant Rd from Taylor Realign, widen to three lanes, bike lanes, 242 Rd to Beall Ln sidewalks, urban upgrade (collector $1.5M Not Complete standards) 243 Bursell Rd from Beall Ln Urban upgrade; two lanes, bike lanes, $2.5M Not Complete to Hopkins Rd sidewalks 244 Upton Rd from Scenic Widen to rural two lanes with bike lanes and $1.6M Not Complete Ave to Raymond St sidewalks Extend Peninger Rd from Pine St north across Bear Creek to Beebe Rd and remove signal 245 Peninger Rd at Penninger Rd / Pine St and construct $10.6M Not Complete bridge across Bear Creek. Extend Peninger Rd south across Bear Creek to intersect with Hamrick Rd. 246 Freeman Rd / Hopkins Install new signal $175K Not Complete 247 3rd St from Pine St to Construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter $250K Not Complete Ash St 248 Maple St from OR 99 to 1 Oth St Construct sidewalks, repair curb and utter p g $504K Not Complete p 249 4rh Street from Ash St Construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter $128K Not Complete to Cedar St 250 Ash St from OR 99 to Freeman Rd Construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter $469K Not Complete 251 Oak St from OR 99 to Construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter $558K Not Complete Freeman Rd 252 Rachel Dr from Saxbury Dr to Pine St Construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter $261 K Not Complete 253 Saxbury Dr from Brad Construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter $187K Not Complete Way to Rachel Dr 254 Brad Way from Taylor Rd to Saxbury Dr Construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter $250K Not Complete Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 133 September 21, 2022 Page 8 Final Tech Memo #3: Capital Improvement Project List Updated Capital Improvement Project List Pine St from 1-5 to Widen to add third westbound through lane County 255 Table Rock Rd from east of Table Rock Rd to 1-5 SB off -ramp $7'OM Jurisdiction As shown in Table 3, several of the projects in the current TSP are complete, partially complete, scheduled to be completed soon, are being funded by others, and/or have a dedicated funding source. Projects that are complete will be removed from the TSP amendment while the remaining projects will remain or be modified per direction provided by the City. As presented in the following section, the Tier 1 project list will be constrained by the Ideal Funding Forecast Scenario (Scenario 3 from Tech Memo # 1) of $13.4 million, as recommended by the Project Management Team (PMT) and Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). Table 4 presents the updated capital improvement project list for the TSP amendment. As indicated above, project that are completed have been removed, project that are partially complete have been revised, and the project costs associated with projects that have a dedicated funding source, such as urban renewal, have been changed to $0, and the cut-off between Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects has been determined by the Ideal Funding Forecast Scenario of $13.4 million. Table 4: Updated Capital Improvement Project List S Haskell St from Pine Updated project 204 St to Ash St Add bike lanes and sidewalks $250K description and project cost 10'h St -Freeman Rd / Add protective -permissive phasing to 205 Pine St eastbound and westbound left -turn movements 207 1 Oth St from Hazel St to Widen to add turn lane with bike lanes and Lathrop Dr sidewalks Beebe Rd from Widen to collector standards with sidewalks 209 Gebhard Rd to Hamrick Rd and bike lanes 220 Gebhard Rd from UGB Realign, widen to three lanes, and install to Beebe Rd separated bike-ped path on west side 256 Upton Road / Scenic Install a roundabout Avenue Fully funded - $100KI removed project cost except for City match Fully funded - $550K1 removed project cost except for City Match Will be funded by $02 urban renewal - removed project cost Moved from Tier 1 (Long -Term) $4.5M project list and updated project description $800K New Project Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 134 September 21, 2022 Page 9 Final Tech Memo #3: Capital Improvement Project List Updated Capital Improvement Project List ProjectRef * Project LocationNo. Project - Update New $1 O.OM 257 Beebe Road Extension Extend Beebe Road west to Peninger Road - $5.OM2 Project partially project includes a bridge over Bear Creek funded by Urban Renewal Tier 1 (Medium/Long -Term) 211 Beebe Rd / Hamrick Add traffic signal g $647K No Change Rd Will be funded by 212 OR 99 (Project 4) Cupp Street gateway $02 urban renewal - removed project cost Scenic Ave from Updated project 214 Mary's Way to Scenic Add bike lanes and sidewalks $250K description and Middle School project cost Widen west and south approaches to add a second eastbound left -turn lane and second Scheduled for receiving lane. Restripe northbound construction 216 Pine St / Hamrick Rd approach to include dual left turns and a $01 (202 removed single shared through -right turn lane. Restripe project cost southbound approach to include a left turn, through, and exclusive right -turn lanes Install a traffic signal, a third westbound through lane (beginning east of Table Rock Road and extending to the 1-5 northbound 258 Gebhard Road / Pine ramps), dual eastbound and southbound left- $01 New project Street turn lanes, and dedicated westbound and northbound left -turn lanes to support future traffic volumes when the Gebhard Road Extension is complete Gebhard Road Extend Gebhard Road from north of Pine 259 Extension Street to Pine Street (west of Hamrick Road) - $0' New project Coordinate with Project#258 Realign Grant Road south of Taylor Road to 260 Grant Road align with Grant Road north of Taylor Road. $1.OM New project Realignment Install two-way stop -control at Taylor Road / Grant Road and Grant Road / CP-6A 218 Pine St / Table Rock Widen west approach to add second $501 K County Rd eastbound left -turn lane Jurisdiction (IGA) Table Rock Rd / Vilas Widen to increase capacity, add eastbound 219 Rd lane, and shared through -right turn $800K No Change movement 221 OR 99 /Beall Ln Realign and upgrade signals and railroad $3.4M State / County crossing, urban upgrade jurisdiction Fully funded by 222 3rd St from Pine St to Add bike lanes and sidewalks $0 2 urban renewal - Hazel St removed project cost Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 135 September 21, 2022 Page 10 Final Tech Memo #3: Capital Improvement Project List Updated Capital Improvement Project List -f * No. Project Location Project Description Project Cost Project Update Fully funded by 223 Hazel St from 3rd St to Pave and improve, adding sidewalks $02 urban renewal - 1 Oth St removed project cost Will be funded by 225 OR 99 (Phase 3) Add sidewalks $02 urban renewal - removed project cost 227 Pine St from Hanley Rd Widen to three lanes (continuous turn lane), $01 Fully funded - removed project to Haskell St bike lanes, sidewalks, urban upgrade cost State jurisdiction (scheduled for 230 OR 99 / Scenic Ave Install a traffic signal when signal warrants are $01 2022/23 met construction) - removed project cost 231 Scenic Ave from OR Widen to three lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks $2 7M No Change 99 to Grant Rd (box culvert developer driven) 232 Taylor Rd from Grant Widen to three lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks, $53K No Change Rd to Silver Creek Dr urban upgrade, two culvert crossings Oak St from 2nd St to Moved from Tier 1 208 3ra Stand 15f St from Improve alleys and parking facility $717K (Short -Term) Manzanita St to Laurel project list St Pine St from Hamrick County 233 Rd to Bear Creek Widen for deceleration/acceleration lanes, $01 jurisdiction (IGA) - Bridge bike lanes, and sidewalks removed project cost East/West Hamrick Rd Extend Hamrick Rd westerly to intersect with 234 Extension (South of Peninger Rd (collector standards) $1.2M No Change Pine St) 235 Freeman Rd from Hopkins Rd to Beall Ln Rebuild to collector standards $31 K No Change E Pine St from Bear County 236 Creek Bridge to Widen for turn lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks, $01 jurisdiction - Peninger Rd and third lane removed project cost Will be funded by 238 10'h St from Pine St to Add bike lanes and sidewalks $O2 urban renewal - Hazel St removed project cost 239 Grant Rd from Scenic Realign, widen to three lanes, bike lanes, $7.3M No Change Ave to Taylor Rd sidewalks, urban upgrade Peninger Rd Extension, Extend Penninger Rd from Pine St south across 240 South Bear Creek to Hamrick Rd and construct new $146K No Change bridge across Bear Creek Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 136 September 21, 2022 Page 11 Final Tech Memo #3: Capital Improvement Project List Updated Capital Improvement Project List -f * No. Project Location Project Description Project Cost Project Update Grant Rd from Taylor Realign, widen to three lanes, bike lanes, 242 Rd to Beall Ln sidewalks, urban upgrade (collector $1.5M No Change standards) 243 Bursell Rd from Beall Ln Urban upgrade; two lanes, bike lanes, $2.5M No Change to Hopkins Rd sidewalks 244 Upton Rd from Scenic Widen to rural two lanes with bike lanes and $1.6M No Change Ave to Raymond St sidewalks Extend Peninger Rd from Pine St north across Bear Creek to Beebe Rd and remove signal 245 Peninger Rd at Penninger Rd / Pine St and construct $10.6M No Change bridge across Bear Creek. Extend Peninger Rd south across Bear Creek to intersect with Hamrick Rd. 246 Freeman Rd / Hopkins Install new signal when warranted $175K Changed project Rd description Will be funded by 247 3ra St from Pine St to Construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter $02 urban renewal - Ash St removed project cost Will be funded by 248 Maple St from OR 99 Construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter $OK2 urban renewal - to 1 Oth St removed project cost Will be funded by 249 4th Street from Ash St Construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter $02 urban renewal - to Cedar St removed project cost Will be funded by 250 Ash St from OR 99 to Construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter $02 urban renewal - Freeman Rd removed project cost Will be funded by 251 Oak St from OR 99 to Construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter $02 urban renewal - Freeman Rd removed project cost 252 Rachel Dr from Saxbury Dr to Pine St Construct sidewalks, repair curb and utter p g $261 K No Change 253 Saxbury Dr from Brad Construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter $187K No Change Way to Rachel Dr 254 Brad Way from Taylor Rd to Saxbury Dr Construct sidewalks, repair curb and gutter $250K No Change County 255 Pine St from 1-5 to Widen to add third westbound through lane $0 1 jurisdiction - Table Rock Rd from east of Table Rock Rd to 1-5 SB off -ramp removed project cost 263 Gebhard Road / Wilson Road Install all-waystop-control when warranted $25K New project Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 137 September 21, 2022 Page 12 Final Tech Memo #3: Capital Improvement Project List Updated Capital Improvement Project List Ref. Project Location Project Description ProjectProjectNo. Cost Update 264 Grant Road / Twin Install all -way stop -control when west leg is $25K New project Creek Crossing complete 265 Gebhard Road / Install a roundabout when the Gebhard $3.OM New project Beebe Road Road Extension is complete 266 Gebhard Road / Install a roundabout when the Gebhard $3.OM New project Local Gebhard Road Road Extension is complete Gebhard Road Extend Gebhard Road from Gebhard Road 267 Extension (north of Beebe Road) to north of Pine Street $2.1 M New project - coordinate with Projects #259 and #261 268 Gebhard-Upton Construct a new street connection from $3.2M New project Connector Upton Road to Gebhard Road 1. Project has a dedicated funding source. 2. Project is/will be funded by Urban Renewal. As shown in Table 4 the total cost of the Tier 1 project list is slightly under the Ideal Funding Forecast Scenario of $13.4 million, granting some funding flexibility to the City. Next Steps The updated capital improvement project list that has been refined based on input from the project team and project advisory committee will be incorporated into the draft TSP as appropriate. Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 138 Attachment A TIA Figure 139 Attachment B TSP Figures 141 City of Central Point Transportation System Plan, 2008-2030 CENTRAL Pn I KIT Legend Urban .,,,:::,t.r * Tier 1 -Short Term Projects - Public Parks -+— Railroad Figure 7.3 Tier 1 - Short Term Projects For Use with Table 12.3 (CHAPTER 7 - CTRFF_T CVCTFM PT _AN Page 73 of 161 142 City of Central Point Transportation System Plan, 2008-2030 CENTRAL POINT Legend urban Area 40 Tier 1 -Medium Term Projects - Public Parks +— Railroad Figure 7.4 Tier 1 - Medium Term Projects For Use with Table 12.4 (CHAPTER 7 - CTRFF_T CVCTFM PT _AN Page 74 of 161 143 City of Central Point Transportation System Plan, 2008-2030 CENTRAL Pnl KIT Legend =Urban Area �,.., Tier 1 - Long Term Projects - Public Parks Railroad Figure 7.5 Tier 1 - Long Term Projects For Use With Table 12.5 (CHAPTER 7 — CTRFF_T CVCTF_M PT _AN Page 75 of 161 144