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Citizens Advisory Committee
Minutes of Study Session
October 10, 2006
6:00 P.M.
A Citizens Advisory Committee study session was held in City Council Chambers on
October 10, 2006, commencing a[ 6:00 p.m.
Present were Joe Thomas, Herb Farber, Charles Jakabosky, Sam Inkley, Jr. and David
Paimer. Peg Wiedman was absent.
Also in attendance were Tam Humphrey, Community Development Director, Don Burt,
Planning Manager, Connie Clune, Community Planner, Chris Clayton, Deputy Public
Works Director, and Didi Thomas, Planning Secretary.
Tom Humphrey announced that Peg Wiedman had resigned.
A motion was made by David Painter and seconded by Herb Farber [o approve the
minutes of the September 12, 2006 meeting. All members said "aye'.
Freeman Road Improvement Project
Chris Clayton, Deputy Public Works Director, presented two viable options for the
improvement of Freeman Road, a collector road, located within Central Point city limits.
The improvements are slated to start in July of 2007 as part of a capital improvement
project, and it is anticipated that work would last for six months. Traffic analyses and
impact studies have been completed, and the City has prepared preliminary designs for
this toad improvement. An open house was held on September 26, 2006 to obtain input
and comments from local residents, and the issue is now before the Citizens Advisory
Committee. Staff is requesting a recommendation from [he committee for one of the
proposed options to be forwarded to the Planning Commission and/or City Council for
final approval.
Mc Clayton then proceeded to explain [he differences between the two options [o
committee members. Option 1 presents a mirror image of city standards. Because of [he
existing grade of the road, it would have [o be narrowed in certain areas. In option 2,
Freeman Road is purposefully narrowed throughout for grading purposes, thus creating a
visual impediment and slowing Vaffic. Option 1 would include a six (6) foot bike path
and a five (5) foot pedestrian path; option 2 combines both for a seven (7) foot width.
The cos[ of the improvements would be paid by system development fees with some help
from the county. There would be no state or federal moneys involved.
Mr. Clayton further assured committee members that the impact on property owners
along Freeman Road would be minimal. It would be necessary to obtain construction
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easements from property owners. No pazking would be allowed on either side of
Freeman Road and no additional stops would be created by the new construction.
Committee members discussed road widths for both options, the increase in the number
of trips generated after improvements were made, Uaffic speeds and bike and pedestrian
lanes. Joe Thomas stated that he had a conflict and would not be able [o vote in this
matter.
A motion was made by David Painter and seconded by Jake Jakabosky [o recommend
option 1 to the Planning Commission and City Council. All members voted in favor of
the motion; Joe Thomas abstained.
Urban Growth Boundary Fxaansian (Iodate
Don Burt, Planning Manager, presented an assessment of residential, retail, industrial and
other land needs [o meet population projections for 2026. Mr. Burt discussed projected
land needs by use in terms of gross acreage. He then explained the preliminary
allocations of acreage in each of the Urban Reserve areas of the City, stating that [he
figures constituted a very rough estimate and were just a beginning point.
Mr. Burt then discussed some of the various reasons why certain areas were more likely
to be included in an Urban Growth Boundary expansioq citing contiguity [o the current
UGB as an important factor. The City of Central Point would be in a good position to
service these properties and Vansporta[ion would also be readily available.
Mr. Burt pointed out that the criteria for consideration in evaluating lands for inclusion
was key. Some considerations may be determined by the community itself; others have
been mandated by the State of Oregon. He then reviewed these criteria as set out in his
report.
The committee discussed how they would break down the Urban Reserve Areas under
consideration and invite neighbors in to discuss the process. It was decided that
neighbors from CP-5 and CP-6A would meet on November 13, 2006; CP-2B, CP-3 and
CP-8 would meet on November 28, 2006; CP-IB and CP-4D would meet on December
12, 2006.
Don Burt suggested a basic agenda for these meetings to include an explanation of the
UGB process and annexation; identification and discussion of each CP area; and then
community input and discussion. Mr. Burt stressed that no decisions have been made ye[
-only needs have been identified. The purpose of the meetings is to gather input.
Joe Thomas, Chairman, asked if anyone in the audience cared to comment on discussion
thus far.
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A citizen came forward and indicated that he would like to know what was going to
happen as soon as possible because he was trying to plan his retirement and wanted to
know what he could do with his property if it was included in a UGB expansion. Tom
Humphrey advised the citizen that we were attempting to plan wisely and follow the
roles. Additionally, we need to proceed the way the State tells us to. Mr. Humphrey
stated the process was going to take longer than originally anticipated. There has already
been some opposition from state agencies and Jackson County. He added that general
consensus of [he strategic planning process indicated that people want to keep the "small
town" feel and the City is attempting to perpetuate this concept.
The citizen was concerned that he would not be able to create a cul-de-sac on his
property. Mr. Humphrey explained that connectivity was important to future planning.
Dead end streets and cul-de-sacs were not good for public safety.
Another citizen came forward and expressed concems with the Regional Problem
Solving process -that it would grind [o a halt prior to completion of the process. Mr.
Humphrey assured the citizen that everyone involved wanted the process to succeed and
that is why they are going ahead with it despite minor setbacks. He also explained why
the City of Central Point was going ahead with an UGB expansion.
A thud citizen came forward to indicate that he lived in the CP-bA Urban Reserve area
and would be attending future meetings.
A motion was made by Herb Fazber and seconded by David Painter directing staff to
obtain input from neighbors in the Urban Reserve areas as scheduled. All members said
"aye"
Repianal Problem So/vin2 Undate
Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director, distributed a summary of
recommendations from various state agencies (DECD, ODA, ODOT, DEQ, OECD) on
each of the Urban Reserve areas currently under consideration for an Urban Growth
Boundary expansion. Mr. Humphrey explained that as part of the RPS process, they are
attempting [o preserve certain stattdards -the climate, the agricultural prosperity of the
region, the environment, economic prosperity, and the creation of more livable
communities. Urban reserve areas throughout the valley are being placed on [op of prime
agricultural land. Because of the regional planning effort, there has been a balancing act
going on. Each city has identified the areas that they would like to expand into. This
information was sent in to State agencies for comment, and the results are reflected in the
handout distributed. The State agencies have concems with roads, agricultural lands,
railroads, highways, agricultural buffering and traffic circulation plans to Warne a few.
Their comments are preliminary at this time, however, it is going to take good arguments
for changing their opinions.
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Miscellaneous
Toe Thomas asked why Central Point doesn't use blinking yellow lights at intersections
for permissive left trans. Tom Humphrey said he would ask Chris Clayton for an
explanation.
A citizen asked if the proposed 813 acres needed for inclusion in the proposed Urban
Growth Boundary expansion was a nttmber cast in stone. Tom Humphrey responded that
initially we take the population projections, then calculate the number of people per
house and then use density calculations to come up with total acreage.
A motion to adjourn was made by David Painter and seconded by Herb Fazber. All
members said "aye".
Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
The foregoing minutes of [he October 1Q, 2006 Citizens Advisory Committee were
approved by the Citizens Advisory Committee at its meeting of January 9, 2007.
Chairman