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CITY OF CENTRAL POINT
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
September 1, 2009 - 6:00 p.m.
Next Planning Commission
Resolution No. 769
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Connie Moczygemba, Chuck Piland, Pat Beck, Mike Oliver, Justin Hurley, Tim
Schmeusser and Keith Wangle
III. CORRESPONDENCE
IV. MINUTES -Review and approval of August 4, 2009 Planning Commission Minutes
V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
VL BUSINESS
Pgs. 1 - 3 A. File No. 09003. A public meeting to consider an extension of tentative plan approval
for Table Rock Business Park, a twenty (20) lot industrial subdivision comprised of
18.03 acres located in an M-1, Industrial zoning district south of Hamrick Road and
Federal Way, and west of Table Rock Road (Jackson County Assessor's map 37S
2W 12B, Tax lots 800, 900 and 902). Applicant: Table Rock Business park,
LLC; Agent: Cris Galpin & Associates.
Pgs. 4 - 11 B. File No. 09025(3). Urbanization Element, Technical memorandum No. 2 -
Spatial Allocation (to be distributed at meeting)
C. File No. 09025(3). Urbanization Element, Technical Memorandum No. 4 -
Density (to be distributed at meeting)
D. File No. 09025(31. Urbanization Element, Technical Memorandum No. 3 -
Urbanization Goals, Objectives, and Policies
VII. DISCUSSION
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
X. ADJOURNMENT
City of Central Point
Planning Commission Minutes
August 4, 2009
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Chuck Piland, Pat Beck, Mike Oliver, Tim Schmeusser, and Keith
Wangle were present. Connie Moczygemba and Justin Hurley were absent.
Also in attendance were: Matt Samitore, Interim Community Development
Director; Don Burt, Planning Manager; Daue Jacob, Community Planner; Connie
Clune, Community Planner; and Didi Thomas, Planning Secretary.
III. CORRESPONDENCE -There were two urbanization technical memorandums
distributed for review and future discussion.
IV. MINUTES
Keith Wangle made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 7, 2009
Planning Commission meeting as amended, reflecting that all commissioners
had made site visits to the proposed Central Point Pharmacy and Bobbin's
Pizza project sites. Tim Schmeusser seconded the motion. ROLL CALL:
Oliver, abstained; Beck, yes; Schmeusser, yes; Wangle; yes. Motion passed.
V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
There were no public appearances.
VI. BUSINESS
A. File No. 09030. A public hearing to consider a Major Modification
application for Falcon Landing, formally White Hawk, Planned Unit
Development tentatively approved on July 5, 2005. The application is to
review amendments to the approved tentative plan. The subject property
is located in the R-1-6 Residential Single-Family zoning district and is
identified on the Jackson County Assessor's map as 37S 2W 02, Tax Lots
2700 and 2701. The proposed project area is located north and east of the
intersection of Beebe Road and Gebhard Road. Applicant: Duncan
Development; Agent: Neathamer Surveying Inc.
Planning Commission Minutes
August 4, 2009
Page 2
There were no conflicts or ex parte communications to disclose. Mike Oliver had made
site visit.
Community Planner Connie Clune presented a staff report on this proposed development
indicating that the original design, formerly White Hawk PUD, was for 91 detached
single family homes with .64 acres of open space. The proposed modification provides
for 75 lots to be developed in six (6) phases with the dedication of a 4.25 acre public
park. Thirteen (13) corner lots located within the development have been designed for
construction of duplexes to be built to townhouse standards. A total of 88 dwelling units
are being proposed. Infrastructure improvements will be made in conjunction with the
phased construction plan to coincide with prevailing market conditions.
Ms. Clune added that soil capping would be done in the area of the proposed public park
and a letter obtained from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) indicating
that no further action is required on the part of the developer, prior to conveyance of the
park land to the City.
Improvements to Beebe Road and Gebhard Road were also discussed. Commissioners
asked questions regarding the contaminants in the soil and the intersection realignment of
Beebe and Gebhard Roads. Ms. Clune explained that there would eventually be a four-
way intersection at the junction of these roads, and Interim Community Development
Director Matt Samitore added that at this time, they aren't sure exactly where Gebhard
Road is going to extend to.
The public portion of the hearing was opened.
Bob Neathamer, Neathamer Surveying, came forward and stated that Duncan
Development had done extensive work with Ash Creek to mitigate the soil contamination
issue on the property. Mr. Neathamer added that all utilities are in place on Gebhard and
Beebe Roads and they are trying to keep the present alignment so as not to have to deal
with relocating the utilities.
Mr. Neathamer went on to explain that the applicant, Duncan Development, wanted to be
able to offer product and design options by utilizing the corner lots for townhome
development. He added that the intent was to phase improvements with the phases of
construction, and keeping the street intersection design in consideration. The CC&Rs,
Mr. Neathamer stated, will address off-street parking and corner lot design.
In response to a question raised by Commissioner Mike Oliver concerning disclosures to
buyers of the potential for amulti-family dwelling next door to single family residences,
Mike Duncan came forward and said that it was not their intention to conceal any
information from anyone. A copy of the CC&Rs will be attached to sales agreements and
pertinent disclosures will be made to buyers.
Planning Commission Minutes
August 4, 2009
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Mr. Duncan also answered Commissioner Schmeusser's question regarding soil
contamination, explaining that arsenic is a naturally occurring substance in soil. The
rules for residential use of property containing this substance are very stringent and a
thorough analysis has been done, including an acceptable mitigation plan.
When queried about the timing for the development of the planned public park, Mr.
Duncan said that it was slated to be developed at some point between phases 3 through 5
as funds allowed.
The public hearing was then closed.
Vice Chairman Piland asked Connie Clune, Community Planner, if the proposed park
was a good fit in the area that it is being proposed for. Ms. Clune stated that it is in line
with the City's goal to get a park in that area. The City is looking at adjacent property to
add additional acreage to the proposed park. Matt Samitore said that once the DEQ issue
is resolved and grass and irrigation are in, the City will make additional improvements to
the park.
When the question of water came up, Mr. Duncan stated that although hydraulic studies
and civil drawings have not been done yet, Mr. Duncan is not aware of any problems that
his development would cause in the areas water table.
Keith Wangle made a motion to approve Resolution 768 granting a major
modification to the approved preliminary development plan for Falcon
Landing (formerly White Hawk, PUD) based on the standards, findings,
conclusions and recommendations stated in the staff report. The subject
property is located at 718 Beebe Road (Jackson County Assessor's map 37S
2W Ol, Tax Lots 2700 and 2701. Pat Beck seconded the motion. ROLL CALL:
Oliver, yes; Beck, yes; Schmeusser, yes; and Wangle; yes. Motion passed.
B. File No. 09025(3). Urbanization Element
Planning Manager Don Burt distributed and reviewed a tentative schedule for the
adoption of the Regional Problem Solving plan, estimating that the public hearing
process for cities in the Greater Bear Creek Valley will start sometime in mid-November.
Mr. Burt mentioned also the letter from the City of Jacksonville contained in the planning
packet wherein they are agreeable to removal from the Regional plan and have no
intention of appealing that action or the plan itself.
In order to incorporate the Regional Problem Solving process into the city's
comprehensive plan, there are three basic components that need to be addressed and
incorporated into the Regional Plan: the Urbanization Element; Land Use Plan map; and
Urban Reserve Management Agreements. Mr. Burt asked commissioners to review the
technical memorandums that were distributed and provided a brief overview of the tables
of ratios and projections contained in technical memorandum no. 1. Although the
Planning Commission Minutes
August 4, 2009
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Urbanization Element is a general document, Mr. Burt advised that it provides the basis
for densities and land use distribution.
Technical memorandum no. 2 presents proposed new goals, objectives and policies
related to the Urbanization Element. Mr. Burt asked commissioners to review and be
prepared to provide input at the next planning commission meeting.
VII. DISCUSSION
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
Interim Community Development Director Matt Samitore reminded commissioners of
the dinner and joint meeting with the City Council scheduled for Monday, August 17,
2009 at 6 p.m.
Mr. Samitore then informed commissioners that the water park located within Don Jones
Park would be open to the public within the week with design proposals for a pedestrian
crossing to submitted by August 28, 2009.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Mike Oliver made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tim Schmeusser
seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p,m.
The foregoing minutes of the August 4, 2009 Planning Commission meeting were
approved by the Planning Commission at its meeting on the day of ,
2009.
Planning Commission Chair
TABLE ROCK BUSINESS PARK
EXTENSION OF TENTATIVE PLAN
Planning Department
STAFF REPORT
STAFF REPORT
September 1, 2009
Tom Humphrey,AICP,
Community Development Director/
Assistant City Administrator
AGENDA ITEM: File No. 09003
Consideration of a request for extension of tentative plan approval for Table Rock Business Park a
twenty (20) lot industrial subdivision. The 18.03 acre property is located in an M-1, Industrial zoning
district and is located south of Hamrick Road and Federal Way, and west of Table Rock Road.
Applicant: Table Rock Business Park, LLC; Agent: Cris Galpin & Associates.
By Resolution No. 756
dated September 2, 2008,
the Planning Commission
approved a twenty (20) lot
industrial subdivision to be
developed in two phases as
illustrated in Figure 1
(Phase 1 in green, Phase 2
in orange).
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subdivision to be surveyed and a final plat be prepared:'I Past actions of the City have allowed for a
one year extension of a tentative plan application.
Due to the decline in the market, the applicant is requesting an additional one (1) year extension of time
to submit a final development plan.
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ISSUES:
None identified.
FINDINGS:
The request for a one (1) year extension of tentative plan approval was received in a timely manner.
Conditions affecting the original approval of the subdivision have not changed. Comprehensive Plan
policies have not been, nor are expected to be, modified during the next year.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment "A" -Request for extension letter dated August 20, 2009
ACTION:
Consideration of the request for a one (1) year extension.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the request for a one (1) year
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ATTACHMENT `
August 20, X409
Ms, Connie Klune
City 4f Central Point
Planning Department
140 South Thtrd
Central Point, OI•egon97502
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Re: file nr. 09003 (site plan approval for 37S 2W 12Btax lots 800,.900, 902)
bear Ms. Klune:
Please extend the approval for the subject site plan to expire atthe latest date possible. At this time, we
are not prepared to move forward with the project but hope to doso sometime inthe future.
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John W. Hamlin
Table Rock $usiness Park, LLC
PO Sox 43
Medford, Qregon 97501
Phone: 541779 4466
URBANIZATION ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES & POLICIES
City of Central Point, Oregon
140 So.Third St, Central Point, Or 97502
541.664.3321 Fax 541.664.6384
www.ci.central-poi nt.or.u s
Planning Department
Tom Humphrey, AICP,
Community Development Director/
Assistant City Administrator
URBANIZATION ELEMENT
To: Planning Commission
From: Don Burt, Planning Manager
Subject: Urbanization Element, Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Date: September 1, 2009
As a reminder at the Planning Commission meeting of 9/1/09 we will be discussing the
Urbanization Element goals, objectives, and policies. For your convenience the memo of
August 3, 2009 that was distributed at the last Planning Commission is attached. The
August 3`d memo contains the necessary background information to discuss goals and
policies.
The objective of Tuesday night's discussion is to assemble your thoughts on current and
future urbanization goals and policies. Staff will take the Planning Commission's
comments and re-craft the existing goals and policies for review by the Planning
Commission at the October meeting.
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of Central Point, Oregon
140 So.Third St.,Central Point,Or 97502
541.664.3327 Fax 541:664.6384
www.cl.central-pot nt.or.u s
Planning Department
Tom Humphrey, AICP,
Community Development Director/
Assistant City Administrator
URBANIZATION
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM N0.3
To: Planning Commission and Citizens Advisory Committee
From: Don Burt, Planning Manager
Subject: Urbanization Element, Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Date: August 3, 2009
In this technical memo the goals, objectives, and pot7c7es rr
Element will be discussed, and proposed new goals, object
order to properly address the goals, objectives and policies
1. Statewide Planning Goal'14; Urbanization
2. 1980 Urbanization Goa1s,Policies, and;Objectives;
3. Central Point Vision Plafi; and `
4. The Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional flan.
slated to the Urbanization
ives;.and policies presented. In
it is appropriate to consider:
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The driving force behind consideration of urbanization needs is Statewide Planning Goal
14, Urbanization. Goal 14 'adopted as an urbanization goal the provision of
... an orderly and efficient transition from rural to urban land use, to
accommodate urban population and urban employment inside urban growth
boundaries, to ensure efficient use of land, and to provide for livable
communities. "
Goal 14 establishes statewide policy governing the determination of urban land needs,
including the physical designation of urban growth boundaries, and urban reserve areas.
The purpose of Goal 14 is to assure that communities within the state adequately plan for
their land needs, and have policies and regulations in place to assure the efficient use of
lands needed to adequately serve their projected population. Goal 14 implemented through
several ORS sections such as ORS 197.298 (UGB), ORS 197.652 - 658, and ORS 195.145
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(URA). In addition to state statutes there are also a number of administrative rule that
address the urbanization process (OAR 660-024-0000 and OAR 660-021-0000).
The City's 1980 Comprehensive Plan's Urbanization Element contains only one
goal, which is: "To provide for an orderly and efficient transition from rural to
urban land use: ' This goal is generally consistent with the goal statement in the
Statewide Planning Goal 14.
In 2007 the City updated its vision and strategic plan, Central'Point Forward, Fair City
Vision 2020. The purpose of this document was to define the community's vision of itself
and the strategies necessary to achieve that vision.. There are a number of elements in the
Vision 2020 document that need to be further refined and implanted through the
Urbanization Element. The following are from the Vision 2020 plan and are considered
appropriate for inclusion as part of the Urbanization Element.-Other elements not
mentioned below are more specific to other Comprehensive Plan elements and will be
addressed at a later date.
Mission: To build and maintain a highly livable community by :working in harmony and
being a catalyst for partnership with all members of the community, public and private.
Vision: To create and maintain a commanity:
• With a "small town" comjnitment and"feel that promotes community pride, safety,
and friendliness;"
• Which provides consistent quality in guiding growth, beautifying and strengthening
the downtown area,. and providing adequately for City services, while being flexible
and updating citizens;
• That protects our unique identity -People know when they are in the "Heart of the
RogueValley" -Central Point.
Values: '
• Growth: We value planned growth that will retain our small town atmosphere
• Community: We value a clean and attractive city with parks, open space and
recreation opportunities.
MANAGE GROWTH AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Goal 1 -Identify and protect agricultural land
Strategies
a) Maintain some larger parcels within the City to provide options for small
scale agriculture;
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b) Work with local growers and OSU Small Farm Extension to find and
promote niche agribusinesses that will be economically viable on farmland
around Central Point.
Goa12 -Maintain City of Central Point's small town feel and family orientation
even as we grow.
Strategies
a) Develop building codes, master planning, and zoning to appropriate
scales, variations in design, age diversified, incorporating natural
environment and open space development;
b) Create affordable housing options for families;
Goa13 -Continually update infrastructure plans
Strategies: ~~,
a) Include pedestrian and bicycle friendly options inevery plan, and retrofit
existing streets and neighborhoods whenever possible;.
b) Cooperate with developers to plan. future needs for schools and parks
c) Take advantage of all opportunities to use environmentally friendly
technology in city government and development of new and retrofitted
infrastructure.
Goa14 -Continually ensure that planning and zoning review and regulations are consistent
with comprehensive plans and vision.• -
Strategies:
a) Complete the Regional Problem Solving process to establish urban
reserves and buffer for Central Point
b) Create zoning regulations for clean, small-scale, locally owned business
development
c) Maintain Central Points identity as a small, quite community, keeping
appropriate small scale in residential, commercial and industrial
development.: Recognize that Medford and White City are more appropriate
places for large'scale development
d) Continue to find.ways to keep the public involved early and throughout
the planning process, i.e. new projects planned and underway.
RECREATION,
Goa12 -Provide "high quality facilities, parks, and open spaces that attract resident and
non-resident use.
Strategies i
b) Pursue the development and implementation of a comprehensive facilities
development plan in cooperation with surrounding cities and school district
that identifies and schedules the construction of new recreation centers,
parks, trails, gathering places, sports park, and aquatic facilities.
TRANSPORTATION
Goal 1 -Ensure citizens can get where they want to be, when they want to be there, enjoy
the trip, and eliminate the stress of travel.
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Strategies
a) Provide easy access to transportation
b) Aggressively encourage connectivity throughout all new development
c) Encourage retrofitted and expanded connectivity throughout existing
development
Refine Transportation System Plan (TSP) to include new growth areas
d) Designate and preserve "right Of way" in growth areas, encourage early
purchase of "right of way" easements
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Goal 1 -Diversify the City's local economic base
Strategies
a) Provide more employment opportunities for residents by attracting new
businesses (e.g. technology, specialty'food production, medical)
c) Develop Blackwell RoadBxit 35 Area (transportation,'aggregate mining,
light/heavy industrial)
Goa12 -Develop Central Point Businesses as Destinations
Strategies
a) Provide an environment that encourages expansion of existing business
and attraction of new jobs to the community -Promote "We are Ready for
Youi„
Goa13 -Create sustainable firiancial incentives to foster business creation and growth.
Strategies
b) encourage renovation and redevelopment to increase tax base
The Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Plan (the "Regional Plan")includes
guiding principles, goals and policies related to urbanization of the Greater Bear
Creek Valley. Those principles, goals and policies are:
Guiding Principles
• The Region must plan collaboratively.
• The Region will continue to grow, and it is important to manage that growth
constructively:
• As the Region grows, some land will need to develop; most will not.
• Agriculture will continue to be important.
• The Region would prefer to urbanize land that does not support commercial
farming.
• Communities will grow at different rates.
• More efficient land uses will reduce the Region's need to physically expand.
• A physical (or perceived) separation between communities will help reinforce
community identity.
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Goals and Policies
Goal l: Manage future regional growth for the greater public good.
Guiding Policies:
1. The expansion of urban areas shall be consistent with the Regional Plan, as
amended.
2. The Regional Plan will be implemented by intergovernmettal agreements and
amendments to the comprehensive plans and implementing°ordinances of the
various individual jurisdictions.
3. The Region's overall urban housing density shall be increased to provide for
more efficient land utilization.
4. The Region will adhere to a uniform policy to regulate the extension of sanitary
sewer and public water facilities beyond established°urban growth boundaries.
5. The Region will identify major infrastructure corridors needed in the future and
develop strategies to achieve their long-term preservation.
6. The Region's jurisdictions will ensure a well connected network of public streets
as a means to reduce dependence on state highways for ntra-city travel.
7. The Region will facilitate development of a healthy balance of jobs and housing
within each'of the communities, and will do the same on a regional basis to
accommodate needs. thatcannot be met`within individual communities.
Goa12: Conserve resource and open space lands for their important economic,
cultural, and livability benefits.'
Guidug Policies:
1. The Region will establish intergovernmental agreements and administer policies
and laws that implement the shared vision of maintaining a commercially viable
land base,for,agri6ulture, forestry and aggregate resources.
2. The Region's jurisdictions will establish and implement uniform standards to
buffer resource lands from planned future urbanization.
3. The Region will explore strategies to increase the viability and profitability of
resource lands.
4. The Region will explore incentives and other measures to achieve the long-term
preservation of regionally significant open space, including lands located within the
designated community buffer areas.
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Bear Creek Valley Regional Problem Solving Project -Planning Report 1-11 Draft
July 2008
Goal 3: Recognize and emphasize the individual identity, unique features, and relative
competitive advantages and disadvantages of each community within the Region.
Guiding Policies:
1. The Region will facilitate and enhance the individual identity of each
community: A) by maintaining buffer areas of rural land between the various cities,
B) where communities are planned to be contiguous, by'establishing distinct design
features along transportation corridors that demark the municipal boundaries, or C)
by other appropriate means.
2. The Region will facilitate individual community flexibility;in the extent of future
boundary expansions in order to enhance the implementation of the Regional Goals
and Policies.
3. The Region will develop a strategy permitting`an unequal distribution of certain
land uses among its jurisdictions.
4. In order to facilitate urban growth planning and Goal 14 decisions, the Region
will encourage and coordinate the development of individualized definitions of
"livability" for each community based upon its.unique identity and vision of its
future urban form and characteristics.
PROPOSED GOALS OBiECTIVES & POLICIES
Goal1. To provide; implement, and maintain policies and regulations that
manage the Qrderly acid efficient use of the City's land needs required to
accommodate its. projebtedpopulation and employment growth, while
maintaining a highlevel of livability and the community's small town
.,...image.
`. Policy 1-1. 'The City shall continuously monitor its use of land and
provide ar annual report addressing compliance with the baseline
ratios and residential density prescribed in this Urbanization
Element.
Policy 1-2. The City shall develop and maintain a definition for
livability and small town image, to be used in monitoring the success
of its planning and development.
Goal 2. To provide, implement, and maintain policies and regulations that
assure the City's continued collaboration in the successful implementation
of the Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Plan.
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Policy 2-1. The City shall maintain its Comprehensive Plan
elements and supporting regulations in a manner consistent with
maintenance schedule for the Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional
Plan.
Goa13. To provide, implement, and maintain policies and regulations that
acknowledge and protect agricultural lands within and abutting the City's
urban area in accordance with the Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Plan.
Policy 3-1. The City shall provide, implement, and maintain
regulations that recognize and protect agricultural lands within and
abutting the City's urban areas.
Goa14. To continuously maintain and monitor the City's land-use mix
using the baseline ratios and density as adopted in this Urbanization
Element.
Policy 4-1. All actions affecting the City's urban area shall assure
that the land use ratios in the Urbanization Element are complied
with.
Policy 4-2. The minimum average residential density within the
City's UGB shall not be less than:6.0 dwelling units per gross acre.
The Goals and Policies proposed are draft ani
Every effort has been given.to incorporating 1
documents'referred to in this memorandum:
ed for discussion and modification.
and objectives of the supporting
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