HomeMy WebLinkAbout04012025 PC MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES, 2024
April 1, 2025 6:00 PM
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Meeting Called to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM
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Roll Call
Commissioners Tom Van Voorhees (Chair), Jim Mock, Kay Harrison, Alicia Van Riggs (virtually) and Royce Chambers were present. Also in attendance were Planning Director Stephanie Powers,
Community Planner Justin Gindlesperger, Parks and Public Works Director Matt Samitore (1virtually) and Planning Secretary Karin Skelton
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Correspondence
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Approval of Minutes
A.
Approval of March 4, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the March 4, 2025 Minutes. Royce Chambers seconded. ROLL CALL: Jim Mock, abstain; Kay Harrison, yes; Alicia Van Riggs, yes; Royce Chambers,
yes. Motion Passed.
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Public Appearances
None.
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Business
Mr. Van Voorhees read a statement setting forth the rules for the Quasi-Judicial Public Meeting. The Commissioners had no conflict of interest, ex parte contact or bias to declare
A. Anchor Church Conditional Use Permit
The Public Hearing was opened
Community Planner Justin Gindlesperger explained this was a continued hearing from the March 4, 2025 meeting. It was a Conditional Use Permit application for Anchor Church located at
1775 N. 10th Street. He explained the background of the Church and reviewed the site. He said it was an existing building and shared the site with an existing business. There would
be no changes to the site layout. Parking and landscaping were sufficient. The only concern was traffic generation. Mr. Gindlesperger stated the church would operate only on Sunday
and there were approximately 50 congregants. It has been operating for several months and input from a local resident indicated no traffic impacts.
There were no public comments.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution 927. Royce Chambers seconded. Roll Call: Kay Harrison, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Alicia Van Riggs, yes; Royce Chambers, yes. Motion passed.
B. Gebhard Village Master Plan Application
Mr. Van Voorhees stated the rules for the quasi-judicial hearing remained as previously read. There was no conflict of interest, bias or ex-parte contact declared.
Mr. Gindlesperger introduced the Gebhard Village Master Plan Application. He gave an overview identifying the project area. He noted the necessary compliance with the ETOD standards
regarding prior agricultural use and shallow wells. He explained the Master Plan process, stating it sets a vision of the future of a defined geographic area. He reviewed the requirements
of CPMC 17.66.030(B) which includes narrative, site analysis, transportation/circulation, site plan, open space, building design and environmental impacts.
Mr. Gindlesperger reviewed the Subdivision map layout and the building and house plans.
The Commissioners discussed the housing designs, alley loaded garages and circulation. They clarified how the connection would be made to adjacent properties.
Mr. Gindlesperger reviewed the utilities and infrastructure including storm water management. He stated the main issues and considerations would be traffic and the mitigation of soil
contamination from previous agricultural use. Also the impact on shallow wells in the area.
The commissioners discussed the soil contamination and proposed mitigation. They reviewed the proposed housing types and open space.
Public Hearing was Opened.
Bob Neathammer, Agent
Mr. Neathammer expressed appreciation for the collaboration and guidance from City Staff during the process of preparing the application. The commissioners asked about the impact on
shallow wells in the area. They referenced prior impact on the local wells during past utility installation. Mr. Neathammer explained the trenches would be less than 10 feet deep
so as not to impact the water table. He added there would be ‘plugs’ in trenches if extending below the water table.
The commissioners discussed the traffic impact and asked what was the status of a signal light at the intersection of Bebee and Hamrick.
Public Works Director Matt Samitore explained that the intersection is a known problem but is still not meeting warrants. He said the cost of a signal has risen over the past several
years and is becoming prohibitive. He stated the City is considering adjusting SDC fees in order to accommodate inflation. He assured the Commissioners the City was planning for the
signal. He described the stormwater mitigation and current storm drain which would be connected to the property when improved.
The public hearing was closed.
Royce Chambers made a motion to approve Resolution No. 931, a Resolution approving the Gebhard Village Master Plan application per the Revised Staff Report dated April 1, 2025. Kay
Harrison seconded.
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There were no comments.
Roll Call: Kay Harrison, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Alicia Van Riggs, yes; Royce Chambers, yes. Motion passed.
C. Gebhard Village Tentative Subdivision Plan
Mr. Van Voorhees stated the rules for the quasi-judicial hearing stood as previously read.
Mr. Gindlesperger reviewed the proposed plat and explained the approval criteria. He described the project area and the issues and considerations.
The Public Hearing was opened.
Bob Neathammer, Agent
Mr. Neathammer stated the tentative subdivision plan met all the approval criteria. There were no questions.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No. 932, a Resolution approving the Gebhard Village Tentative subdivision Plan application per the Staff report dated April 1, 2025.
Royce Chambers seconded.
The Commissioners discussed connectivity and the idea of mapping emergency evacuation routes for various neighborhoods.
Roll Call: Kay Harrison, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Alicia Van Riggs, yes; Royce Chambers, yes. Motion passed
site with an existing business. There would be no changes to the site layout. Parking and landscaping were sufficient. The only concern was traffic generation. Mr. Gindlesperger stated
the church would operate only on Sunday and there were approximately 50 congregants. It has been operating for several months and input from a local resident indicated no traffic impacts.
There were no public comments.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution 927. Royce Chambers seconded. Roll Call: Kay Harrison, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Alicia Van Riggs, yes; Royce Chambers, yes. Motion passed.
B. Gebhard Village Master Plan Application
Mr. Van Voorhees stated the rules for the quasi-judicial hearing remained as previously read. There was no conflict of interest, bias or ex-parte contact declared.
Mr. Gindlesperger introduced the Gebhard Village Master Plan Application. He gave an overview identifying the project area. He noted the necessary compliance with the ETOD standards
regarding prior agricultural use and shallow wells. He explained the Master Plan process, stating it sets a vision of the future of a defined geographic area. He reviewed the requirements
of CPMC 17.66.030(B) which includes narrative, site analysis, transportation/circulation, site plan, open space, building design and environmental impacts.
Mr. Gindlesperger reviewed the Subdivision map layout and the building and house plans.
The Commissioners discussed the housing designs, alley loaded garages and circulation. They clarified how the connection would be made to adjacent properties.
Mr. Gindlesperger reviewed the utilities and infrastructure including storm water management. He stated the main issues and considerations would be traffic and the mitigation of soil
contamination from previous agricultural use. Also the impact on shallow wells in the area.
The commissioners discussed the soil contamination and proposed mitigation. They reviewed the proposed housing types and open space.
Public Hearing was Opened.
Bob Neathammer, Agent
Mr. Neathammer expressed appreciation for the collaboration and guidance from City Staff during the process of preparing the application. The commissioners asked about the impact on
shallow wells in the area. They referenced prior impact on the local wells during past utility installation. Mr. Neathammer explained the trenches would be less than 10 feet deep
so as not to impact the water table. He added there would be ‘plugs’ in trenches if extending below the water table.
The commissioners discussed the traffic impact and asked what was the status of a signal light at the intersection of Bebee and Hamrick.
Public Works Director Matt Samitore explained that the intersection is a known problem but is still not meeting warrants. He said the cost of a signal has risen over the past several
years and is becoming prohibitive. He stated the City is considering adjusting SDC fees in order to accommodate inflation. He assured the Commissioners the City was planning for the
signal. He described the stormwater mitigation and current storm drain which would be connected to the property when improved.
The public hearing was closed.
Royce Chambers made a motion to approve Resolution No. 931, a Resolution approving the Gebhard Village Master Plan application per the Revised Staff Report dated April 1, 2025. Kay
Harrison seconded.
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There were no comments.
Roll Call: Kay Harrison, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Alicia Van Riggs, yes; Royce Chambers, yes. Motion passed.
C. Gebhard Village Tentative Subdivision Plan
Mr. Van Voorhees stated the rules for the quasi-judicial hearing stood as previously read.
Mr. Gindlesperger reviewed the proposed plat and explained the approval criteria. He described the project area and the issues and considerations.
The Public Hearing was opened.
Bob Neathammer, Agent
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Business
Mr. Van Voorhees read a statement setting forth the rules for the Quasi-Judicial Public Meeting. The Commissioners had no conflict of interest, ex parte contact or bias to declare
A. Anchor Church Conditional Use Permit
The Public Hearing was opened
Community Planner Justin Gindlesperger explained this was a continued hearing from the March 4, 2025 meeting. It was a Conditional Use Permit application for Anchor Church located at
1775 N. 10th Street. He explained the background of the Church and reviewed the site. He said it was an existing building and shared the site with an existing business. There would
be no changes to the site layout. Parking and landscaping were sufficient. The only concern was traffic generation. Mr. Gindlesperger stated the church would operate only on Sunday
and there were approximately 50 congregants. It has been operating for several months and input from a local resident indicated no traffic impacts.
There were no public comments.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution 927. Royce Chambers seconded. Roll Call: Kay Harrison, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Alicia Van Riggs, yes; Royce Chambers, yes. Motion passed.
B. Gebhard Village Master Plan Application
Mr. Van Voorhees stated the rules for the quasi-judicial hearing remained as previously read. There was no conflict of interest, bias or ex-parte contact declared.
Mr. Gindlesperger introduced the Gebhard Village Master Plan Application. He gave an overview identifying the project area. He noted the necessary compliance with the ETOD standards
regarding prior agricultural use and shallow wells. He explained the Master Plan process, stating it sets a vision of the future of a defined geographic area. He reviewed the requirements
of CPMC 17.66.030(B) which includes narrative, site analysis, transportation/circulation, site plan, open space, building design and environmental impacts.
Mr. Gindlesperger reviewed the Subdivision map layout and the building and house plans.
The Commissioners discussed the housing designs, alley loaded garages and circulation. They clarified how the connection would be made to adjacent properties.
Mr. Gindlesperger reviewed the utilities and infrastructure including storm water management. He stated the main issues and considerations would be traffic and the mitigation of soil
contamination from previous agricultural use. Also the impact on shallow wells in the area.
The commissioners discussed the soil contamination and proposed mitigation. They reviewed the proposed housing types and open space.
Public Hearing was Opened.
Bob Neathammer, Agent
Mr. Neathammer expressed appreciation for the collaboration and guidance from City Staff during the process of preparing the application. The commissioners asked about the impact on
shallow wells in the area. They referenced prior impact on the local wells during past utility installation. Mr. Neathammer explained the trenches would be less than 10 feet deep
so as not to impact the water table. He added there would be ‘plugs’ in trenches if extending below the water table.
The commissioners discussed the traffic impact and asked what was the status of a signal light at the intersection of Bebee and Hamrick.
Public Works Director Matt Samitore explained that the intersection is a known problem but is still not meeting warrants. He said the cost of a signal has risen over the past several
years and is becoming prohibitive. He stated the City is considering adjusting SDC fees in order to accommodate inflation. He assured the Commissioners the City was planning for the
signal. He described the stormwater mitigation and current storm drain which would be connected to the property when improved.
The public hearing was closed.
Royce Chambers made a motion to approve Resolution No. 931, a Resolution approving the Gebhard Village Master Plan application per the Revised Staff Report dated April 1, 2025. Kay
Harrison seconded.
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There were no comments.
Roll Call: Kay Harrison, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Alicia Van Riggs, yes; Royce Chambers, yes. Motion passed.
C. Gebhard Village Tentative Subdivision Plan
Mr. Van Voorhees stated the rules for the quasi-judicial hearing stood as previously read.
Mr. Gindlesperger reviewed the proposed plat and explained the approval criteria. He described the project area and the issues and considerations.
The Public Hearing was opened.
Bob Neathammer, Agent
Mr. Neathammer stated the tentative subdivision plan met all the approval criteria. There were no questions.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No. 932, a Resolution approving the Gebhard Village Tentative subdivision Plan application per the Staff report dated April 1, 2025.
Royce Chambers seconded.
The Commissioners discussed connectivity and the idea of mapping emergency evacuation routes for various neighborhoods.
Roll Call: Kay Harrison, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Alicia Van Riggs, yes; Royce Chambers, yes. Motion passed
7. Discussion Items
Planning Director Stephanie Powers said there woud be a joint study session on April 21, 2025 with the City Council, Planning Commission and Citizen’s Advisory Committee.
8. Administrative Reviews
None.
9. Adjournment
Kay Harrison made a motion to adjourn. Royce Chambers seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
The foregoing minutes of the April 1, 2025 Planning Commission meeting were approved by the Planning Commission at its meeting on May ____, 2025.
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Tom Van Voorhees
Planning Commission Chair