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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAC Minutes - February 24, 2009City of Central Point Citizens Advisory Committee Minutes February 24, 2009 6:00 P.M. A Citizens Advisory Committee meeting was held in City Council Chambers on February 24, 2009, commencing at 6:00 p.m. Present were Herb Farber, Vice Chairman, David Painter, Sam Inkley, Jr., Jake Jakabosky and Larry Martin. Joe Thomas was absent. Also in attendance were Connie Clune, Community Planner; Dave Jacob, Community Planner; and Didi Thomas, Planning Secretary. Minutes A motion was made by David Painter and seconded by Jake Jakabosky to approve the minutes of the July 8, 2008 meeting. All members said "aye". Motion passed. Public Appearances There were no public appearances. Wilson Road UGB Expansion Plan Update Community Planner Connie Clune advised that Dick Converse with the Rogue Valley Council of Governments (RVCOG) had extended an invitation to the community to participate in formulating a plan for the CP-2B area to be used as an example of what can happen in each of the areas that are being considered as part of an urban growth boundary expansion. Recently the Rogue Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (RVMPO) received state grant monies to develop this proto-type plan and the group will be meeting on Monday, March 2, 2009, in Council Chambers to discuss different ideas. The goal is to come up with a tentative plan by June of 2009 to be used as a tool for an urban growth boundary expansion. Regional Problem SolvinP (RPS) Process and Comprehensive Plan Community Planner David Jacob told the committee that the Regional Problem Solving process had run into a roadblock as the cities of Jacksonville and Ashland have not signed the Participation Agreement yet and this has stopped the process for now. The Citizens Advisory Committee February 24, 2009 Page 2 Department of Land Conversation and Development has indicated that the process can't move forward without the signed agreement and they have asked for a decision from Jacksonville by the end of March. Ashland has stated that they are uncomfortable with the process. Meanwhile, Mr. Jacob reported, staff is working on comprehensive plan amendments - urbanization, land use, housing, economic element and public facilities. The transportation system plan was acknowledged by the Department of Land Conservation and Development in December of 2008, and the Buildable Lands Inventory and Population Element have also been acknowledged. Rowe Valley I-S Corridor Plan Dave Jacob, Community Planner, presented that the Oregon Department of Transportation will be doing a study of the safety and capacity issues affecting the I-5 Corridor between exits 11 and 35. The City of Central Point has been asked to participate. The Plan will identify strategies and improvements to enhance transportation safety and capacity within the corridor Exit 35 Interchange Access Management Plan John McDonald, Long Range Planner with the Oregon Department of Transportation in Roseburg, Oregon, introduced Jennifer Danziger, Senior Transportation Engineer, and Shelly Alexander, Transportation Engineer, both of whom were representing David Evans and Associates, Portland, Oregon. Ms. Danziger provided a power point presentation on the I-5 Interchange 35 (Seven Oaks) Area Management Plan (IAMP) which will express the objectives of ODOT, Jackson County and Central Point for managing the interchange (Exit 35) and surrounding areas through the year 2030. The plan will protect the function and capacity of the interchange and cross streets. Ms. Danziger explained the process, goals, objectives and operations of the proposed plan. A copy of the presentation is attached to these minutes as Exhibit "A" and by reference, made a part hereof. John McDonald added that at the present time, the City of Central Point does not have jurisdiction of the interchange in question, but that ultimately it will very likely be located within one of our (City of Central Point) growth areas. In response to a question raised by David Painter regarding the receipt of stimulus funds from the federal government for possible local and state projects, John McDonald indicated that the legislature will take a look at it. Exit 33 Interchange Access Management Plan John McDonald, ODOT, advised that the consultants from David Evans and Associates would be meeting with staff the next morning to commence discussion about the proposed plan. Citizens Advisory Committee February 24, 2009 Page 3 Herb Farber thanked everyone for coming. The next meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was scheduled for April 14, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. A motion to adjourn was made by David Painter and seconded by Jake Jakabosky. All members said "aye". Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the February 24, 2009 Citizens Advisory Committee were approved by the Citizens Advisory Committee at its meeting of ~~~ Z~ , 2009. ~~~'~~Chairman