HomeMy WebLinkAbout12032024 Planning Commission MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
December 3, 2024
6:00 PM
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Meeting Called to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 PM
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Roll Call
Commissioners Tom Van Voorhees (Chair), Pat Smith, Jim Mock, Alicia Van Riggs, Kay Harrison and Royce Chambers were present. Also in attendance were Planning Director Stephanie Powers,
Community Planner Justin Gindlesperger, Consultant from Jet Planning, Elizabeth Decker (virtually) and Planning Secretary Karin Skelton.
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Correspondence
None.
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Approval of Minutes
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Approval of November 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Alicia Van Riggs made a motion to approve the November 5, 2024 Minutes. Royce Chambers seconded. ROLL CALL: Jim Mock, yes; Pat Smith, yes; Alicia Van Riggs, yes; Royce Chambers, yes;
Kay Harrison, yes. Motion Passed.
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Public Appearances
Rick Aarons addressed the Planning Commission stating he was concerned about an art display at the corner of 2nd, 3rd and Hazel streets by Crater High School. He said it had been significantly
damaged by a car and has not been restored. There are a lot of weeds and debris around it. He said he attended the last Arts Commission meeting and a project at this location was mentioned.
Mr. Aarons felt it should be a priority.
Ms. Powers said she would be making a report to the City Council regarding the Planning Commission meeting and would include his comments.
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Public Appearances
Rick Aarons addressed the Planning Commission stating he was concerned about an art display at the corner of 2nd, 3rd and Hazel streets by Crater High School. He said it had been significantly
damaged by a car and has not been restored. There are a lot of weeds and debris around it. He said he attended the last Arts Commission meeting and a project at this location was mentioned.
Mr. Aarons felt it should be a priority.
Ms. Powers said she would be making a report to the City Council regarding the Planning Commission meeting and would include his comments.
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Business
A. Parr Lumber Tentative Subdivision Plan
Mr. Van Voorhees stated Commissioner Robin Stroh would be stepping down.
Mr. Van Voorhees read the rules for a Quasi-Judicial Hearing. The Commissioners had no conflict of interest and no Ex-Parte contact to declare.
The Public Hearing was opened
Mr. Gindlesperger reviewed the development plan for Parr Lumber. He explained the necessity of a re-plat of existing property lines due to conflict with the location of proposed buildings.
He reviewed the proposed tentative plan explaining the need to show the reconfigured easements which was required by the Public Works Department. He stated the Re-Plat would comply
with all applicable standards and criteria including tentative plans, public infrastructure improvements and zoning district standards.
Herb Farber, Agent
Mr. Farber explained the technical basis of the Re-Plat and stated they had no issues with the conditions of approval. There were no questions.
The Public Hearing was Closed.
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Discussion Items
Climate Friendly Area (CFA) Overlay Designation Project Update.
Project consultant Elizabeth Decker appeared virtually and gave an update on the proposed CFA Overlay code changes. She identified the proposed CFA area in the Eastside Transit Overlay
District. She reviewed the CFA zoning requirements and the proposed code updates. She said most of the changes are limited to a new chapter that will apply only to the CFA with the
exception of definitions and bicycle parking standards which are required city wide. The Commissioners discussed limiting automobile dependent uses in the CFA. They also discussed
the options for Drive-through establishments and were generally in favor of permitting them with strict design standards. Ms. Decker reviewed the next steps including finalizing the
text amendments and map changes and completing the adoption process.
There was a question from Mr. Aarons who asked what the effect would be on future proposed projects if no drive-through businesses were established. Ms. Powers stated there would be
none.
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Administrative Reviews
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Miscellaneous
Planning Director Stephanie Powers gave a development update
The Urgent Care facility has cancelled their project
Staff is waiting to set a pre-application meeting for development at the Yellow Basket
Grocery Outlet should be submitting plans soon.
The brewery on front street will be adding food trucks
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Adjournment
Pat Smith made a Motion to Adjourn. Alicia Van Riggs seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
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Adjournment
Pat Smith made a Motion to Adjourn. Alicia Van Riggs seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
The foregoing minutes of the December 3, 2024, Planning Commission meeting were approved by the Planning Commission at its meeting of _________________, 2024.
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Tom Van Voorhees
Planning Commission Chair