HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 4, 2023 Planning Commission Agenda Packet
PLANNING COMMISSION
April 4, 2023 – 6:00:PM
Email planning@centralpointoregon.gov
to request a Zoom link for virtual participation
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. CORRESPONDENCE
V. MINUTES
Review and approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes.
VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
VII. BUSINESS
VIII. DISCUSSION
A. Floodplain Management Update(Presented by Gindlesperger)
B. Planning Commissioner Training(Presented by Holtey)
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
X. MISCELLANEOUS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Individuals needing special accommodations such as sign language, foreign language interpreters or equipment for the hearing impaired
must request such services at least 72 hours prior to the Planning Commission meeting. To make your request, please contact the City
Recorder at 541-423-1015 (voice), or by e-mail at: Rachel.neuenschwander@centralpointoregon.gov.
Si necesita traductor en español o servicios de discapacidades (ADA) para asistir a una junta publica de la ciudad por favor llame con
72 horas de anticipación al 541-664-3321 ext. 201.
Staff Report
Floodplain Management Update
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April 4, 2023
Background
The purpose of this item is to provide the Planning Commission with a brief overview of the
City’s floodplain management program, which supports community resiliency through preventive
and corrective measures. These measures include requirements for zoning, subdivisions,
buildings and building codes and the overall floodplain environment. The City participates in the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which has minimum management standards for
communities, but the City implements higher standards to promote a stronger community.
Floodplain Program
Participation in the NFIP provides base floodplain management standards and makes federal
flood insurance available for all residents and business owners in the community. This is
important because 1) flood insurance provides financial protection for at-risk structures; and 2)
federal law requires flood insurance as a condition of financing for properties in high risk flood
hazard areas. As illustrated in the attached map (Attachment “A”), the City has seven (7)
streams with 208 acres mapped in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and over 300
structures in high risk floodplains.
The City’s floodplain program is more than the NFIP and flood insurance. Floodplain
management is important in reducing flood losses and protecting City residents from the
dangers of flooding. Some of the activities in the program include:
· Education and outreach
· Flood protection assistance
· Online floodplain management information, including an Elevation Certificate database
· Open Space Preservation
· Higher regulatory standards
· Floodplain management/hazard mitigation planning
Community Rating System
Flood insurance premiums continue to increase due to federal flood insurance reform laws
passed in 2012 and 2014 and changes to insurance rating process in 2021. The additional cost
is a concern for Central Point families required to purchase flood insurance. In an effort to
mitigate increasing costs, the City participates in the Community Rating System (CRS), which
allows a community to earn automatic flood insurance discounts. Since Central Point’s
floodplain management program activities exceed the minimum NFIP requirements, and seek to
reduce flood damages and promote the protection of floodplains, the City earns its residents a
20% discount on flood insurance premiums. Participation in the CRS requires documentation
and certification. The verification and recertification process for the 2021-2022 cycle concluded
in October and the City continues to maintain records of the management activities.
What’s ahead
Recent heavy rains and runoff from snow melt combined to create high stream flows in the area.
Whie flood season in Central Point typically starts in October and runs through April, any time it
rains there is a risk of flooding. The focus of the program in the coming months is to provide
information to residents about how to build appropriately in a floodplain, flood risks, flood
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insurance, and how to protect people and property from a flood hazard.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Attachment A
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BEAR CREEK
GRIFFIN CREEK
MINGUS CREEK
DAISY CREEK
JACKSON CREEK
ELK CREEK
UPTON LATERAL
HORN CREEK
JACKSON CREEK
MINGUS CREEK
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Flood Zone AH
Flood Zone AO
Flood Zone AE
High Risk
Floodplain Map
Flood Insurance Rate Map
Community No. 410092
Map No.: 41029C
Panel No.: 1768F, 1769F,
1956F, 1957F
Effective: May 3, 2011
Revised: September 14, 2016
MAP FOR ILLUSTRATION
PURPOSES ONLY
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Staff Report
Planning Commissioner Training
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April 4, 2023
To: Planning Commissioners
From: Stephanie Holtey, Planning Director
Sydnee Dreyer, City Attorney
Re: Planning Commissioner Training
The purpose of the Planning Commissioner training is to introduce new Commissioners and
provide a refresher to seasoned Commissioners to the role and function of the Central Point
Planning Commission. To accomplish this objective, you will receive a presentation that covers
the following topics:
· Introduction to the Oregon Land Use Program, including a review of the Statewide
Planning Goals.
· Overview of the City’s Land Use/Planning Program
o Comprehensive Plan
o Zoning Ordinance
o Land Division Ordinance
· Quasi-judicial and Legislative application Public Hearing procedures
· Review Robert’s Rules of Order including but not limited to making and amending
motions, discussion, and roll call.
· Other important considerations for complying with public meeting law and maintaining a
clean record of decision for each application.
In addition to the foregoing, Commissioners are encouraged to ask questions and participate in
the discussion. It is our hope that you will have greater awareness and understanding of
planning and the important role you play as Planning Commissioners.
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