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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 790 - R-2 Text AmendmentPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. -7 q o A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FORWARDING A FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17 SECTION 17.24, R -2, RESIDENTIAL TWO- FAMILY DISTRICT (File No: 13005) WHEREAS, on February 5, 2013 the Planning Commission of the City of Central Point, held a duly - noticed public hearing, at which time it reviewed the City staff report and heard public testimony on the proposed amendments to Section 17.24, R -2 Residential Two - Family District, and determined that the amendments as proposed were in the public interest and that the general welfare of the public will benefit by the proposed amendment; and WHEREAS, after reviewing the requested proposal and considering public testimony it is the determination of the Planning Commission that the proposed amendments as set forth in Planning Department Staff Report (Exhibit "A ") dated February 5, 2013 are minor adjustments that do not alter, or otherwise modify the uses and character of development and land use within the City of Central Point, and is therefore determined to be consistent with all of the goals, objectives, and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Central Point Planning Commission by Resolution No. '19y does hereby accept, and forward to the City Council a recommendation that the City Council favorably consider amending the City of Central Point Municipal Code as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A ". PASSED by the Planning Commission and signed by me in authentication of its passage this 5W%_ day of 4 2013. Planning Commission Chair ATTEST: City Representative Approved by me this -C�-day of 12013. Planning Commission Resolution No. 7 4TO Planning Commission Chair (2/5/2013) City Central Point, Oregon 140 S 3rd Street, Central Point, OR 97502 541.664.3321 Fax 541.664.6384 www.centralpointoregon.gov AGENDA ITEM: File No. 13005 AM;;- AO %''k CENTRAL POINT STAFF REPORT February 5, 2013 Community Development Tom Humphrey, AICP Community Development Director Consideration of proposed Central Point Municipal Code amendments to R -2, Residential Two - Family District, CPMC Section 17.24. Applicant: City of Central Point STAFF SOURCE: Connie Clune, Community Planner BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission has directed staff to draft code amendments to the R -2 zoning district that will provide an option for development of properties in this district. The R -2 zoning district is applied to several areas in Central Point. The primary uses in the R -2 zone are single family or duplex residential units. The residential purpose and the density standard of units per net acre in the R -2 zone is the same as the Transit Oriented Development Low Mix Residential (TOD -LMR) zoning districts. The proposed text addition would allow an applicant the choice of using the TOD -LMR standards of Section 17.65 or the existing R -2 standards. The proposed text change to 17.24 reads as follows: At the discretion of the applicant, a development application within the R -2 district shall be subject to: 1. The normal base zone requirements as identified in this chapter; or 2. The TOD LMR requirements as set forth in Chapter 17.65. The choice affords design options that can be better suited to the neighborhood and the available market. The proposed choice will also provide existing R -2 lots and Padlots (§ 17.60.210) design and infill flexibility. This modification is complimentary to the policy direction of the use of mixed -use zoning as an alternative to conventional zoning. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - R -2 Zoning District map Attachment B - Draft R -2, Residential Two - Family District Attachment C - Findings Attachment D - Resolution ACTION: Consideration of Resolution No. -7R4 , a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the text amendments to the Central Point Municipal Code, Section 17.24 (File: 13005). RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution No. 7 qv , forwarding a favorable recommendation to the City Council. CENTRAL POINT Attachment A Legend Zoning District j LMR = R -2 = Parks Text Amendment File No. 13005 R -2, RESIDENTIAL TWO- FAMILY DISTRICT CPMC 17.24 ATTACHMENT B Chapter 17.24 R -2, RESIDENTIAL TWO- FAMILY DISTRICT Sections: 17.24.010 Purpose. 17.24.020 Permitted uses. 17.24.030 Conditional uses. 17.24.040 Height regulations. 17.24.050 Area, width and yard requirements. 17.24.055 Density. 17.24.060 Lot coverage. 17.24.070 Special yards and distances between buildings. 17.24.080 Restrictions on additional dwelling units on a single lot. 17.24.010 Purpose. The purpose of the R -2 district is to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life at a slightly higher density than that permitted in the R -1 district, and also to provide opportunities for the development of lower cost duplex and attached dwellings. Where this district is applied to areas of existing single - family homes, the intent is to preserve the low density neighborhood character, promote continued home maintenance and rehabilitation, and allow replacement housing at slightly higher densities that is compatible with the overall character of the neighborhood. (Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981). 17.24.020 Permitted uses. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the R -2 district: A. One single - family dwelling; B. Single- family manufactured home, as defined in Section 17.08.010, and subject to the following conditions: 1. The manufactured home shall be multisectional and enclose a space of not less than one thousand square feet, 2. The manufactured home shall be placed on an excavated and back - filled foundation and enclosed at the perimeter such that the manufactured home is located not more than twelve inches above grade, 3. The manufactured home shall have a pitched roof, with a minimum slope of three feet in height for each twelve feet in width, 4. The manufactured home shall have exterior siding and roofing which in color, material and appearance is similar to the exterior siding and roofing material commonly used on residential dwellings within Central Point or which is comparable to the predominant materials used on surrounding dwellings as determined by the city, 5. The manufactured home shall be certified by the manufacturer to have an exterior thermal envelope meeting performance standards which reduce levels equivalent to the performance standards required of single - family dwellings constructed under the state building code as defined in ORS 455.010, 6. The manufactured home shall have a garage or carport constructed of like material. The city may require an attached or detached garage in lieu of a carport where such is consistent with the predominant construction of dwellings in the immediately surrounding area, 7. In addition to the foregoing, a manufactured home and the lot upon which it is sited shall comply with any and all development standards, architectural requirements and minimum size requirements with which conventional single - family residential dwellings on the same lot would be required to comply; C. One two - family dwelling; D. Public schools, parochial schools, kindergartens, but not including business, dance, music, art, trade, technical or similar schools; E. Churches and similar religious institutions; F. Public parks and recreational facilities; G. Developer's project office and sales office including mobile homes and trailers adapted to that purpose during construction of the project only; H. Residential facilities, as that term is defined in Oregon Revised Statutes 197.660(1); provided, however, the city may require an applicant proposed to site a residential facility to supply the city with a copy of the entire application and supporting documentation for state licensing of the facility, except for information which is exempt from public disclosure under ORS 192.496 to 192.530; I. Residential homes; J. Other uses not specified in this or any other district, if the planning commission finds them to be similar to those listed above and compatible with other permitted uses and with the intent of the R -2 district as provided in Section 17.60.140. (Ord. 1912(Exh.1), 2008; Ord. 1691 §1, 1993; Ord. 1684 §33, 1993; Ord. 1615 §31, 1989; Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981). K. At the discretion of the applicant, a development application within the R -2 district shall be subject to: 1. The normal base zone requirements as identified in this chapter; or 2. The TOD LMR requirements as set forth in Chapter 17.65. 17.24.030 Conditional uses. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the R -2 district when authorized by the planning commission in accordance with Chapter 17.76: A. Rest homes, nursing homes and convalescent homes; B. Private recreational uses and facilities that are compatible with the residential neighborhood, but not including such intensive commercial uses as golf courses and driving ranges, race tracks, amusement parks and similar activities; C. Public and public utility buildings, structures and uses, but not including corporation, storage or repair yards, warehouses and similar uses; D. Service, fraternal and lodge organizations; E. Dwelling groups composed of single - family and /or duplex dwellings; provided, that there shall be at least three thousand square feet of lot area for each single - family detached dwelling and at least five thousand square feet for each duplex or attached dwelling; F. Mobile and manufactured home subdivisions; G. Planned unit developments in accordance with Chapter 17.68; H. Public and parochial early childhood development preschools, nursery schools or day care centers; I. The temporary placement of mobile homes on single lots for the purpose of providing full -time care for the infirm, subject to the provisions of Section 17.60.055. (Ord. 1684 §34, 1993; Ord. 1615 §32, 1989; Ord. 1551 §3, 1985; Ord. 1530 §1, 1984; Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981). 17.24.040 Height regulations. No building or structure shall exceed thirty -five feet in height in an R -2 district. (Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981). 17.24.050 Area, width and yard requirements. The following lot requirements shall be observed in the R -2 district: A. Lot Area. The lot area shall be a minimum of six thousand square feet with corner lots being a minimum of seven thousand square feet. B. Lot Width. The minimum width of a lot shall be sixty feet, with corner lots being a minimum of seventy feet in width. C. Lot Depth. No requirements. D. Front Yard. The front yard shall be a minimum of twenty feet. E. Side Yard. Side yards shall be a minimum of five feet per story. Side yards abutting a street shall be a minimum of ten feet; provided that, side yards abutting streets shall comply with the following: 1. Sight distance and clear vision area requirements set forth in the public works standards; 2. Special setback rules set forth in Section 17.60.090; and 3. For structures or a part of any structure served by a driveway located on the side yard, the minimum side yard setback, for that part of the structure serving the driveway, such as a garage or carport, shall be twenty feet. F. Rear Yard. The rear yard shall be a minimum of ten feet. G. Notwithstanding the yard requirements above and depending on the location of the lot, special setback requirements may apply as specified in Section 17.60.090. (Ord. 1738 §3, 1996; Ord. 1723 §3, 1995; Ord. 1615 §24, 1989; Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981). H. At the discretion of the applicant, a development application within the R -2 zoning district shall be subject to: 1. The normal base zone requirements as identified in this chapter: or 2. The TOD LMR requirements as set forth in Chapter 17.65. 17.24.055 Density. All development within the R -2 district shall comply with the following minimum and maximum density requirements: A. Minimum density: six units per net acre; and B. Maximum density: twelve units per net acre. The term "net acre" is defined as the project area less all dedicated public areas. (Ord. 1912 §2, 2008). 17.24.060 Lot coverage. The maximum permitted aggregate building coverage in an R -2 district shall be fifty percent of the lot area. (Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981). 17.24.070 Special yards and distances between buildings. A. The distance between any principal building and detached accessory building shall be a minimum of ten feet. B. An inner court providing access to double -row dwelling group units shall be a minimum of twenty feet. C. The distance between principal buildings on the same lot shall be a minimum of one -half the sum of the height of both buildings, and in no case shall the distance be less than twelve feet. (Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981). 17.24.080 Restrictions on additional dwelling units on a single lot. No additional dwelling units, as defined in this title, shall be constructed on a single lot upon which there is an existing dwelling unit or units, unless all of the requirements of this chapter are met, and: A. Unoccupied and unobstructed access, designed and constructed in accordance with the Standard Specifications and Uniform Standard Details for Public Works Construction Manual, shall be provided from the street fronting the lot to the rear dwelling or dwellings on the lot; and B. Primary access to each dwelling unit is not gained through an alley for either pedestrians or vehicles. (Ord. 1684 §35, 1993; Ord. 1615 §39, 1989; Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981). Attachment C FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW File No: 13005 INTRODUCTION The text amendment to Section 17.24, Residential Two - Family District, is language to provide an applicant the choice to develop utilizing the Transit Oriented Development Low Mix Residential (TOD -LMR) standards of Section 17.65 or the existing R -2 standards. These findings are prepared in four (4) parts to address the statewide planning goals, the applicable elements of City's Comprehensive Plan, public facilities and the Transportation Planning Rule as required by CPMC 17.05.500 and 17.10.600. PART 1 CPMC LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENT 17.10.200 Legislative amendments. Legislative amendments are policy decisions made by city council. They are reviewed using the Type X procedure in Section 17.05.500 and shall conform to the statewide planning goals, the Central Point comprehensive plan, the Central Point zoning ordinance and the transportation planning rule provisions in Section 17.10.600, as applicable. Finding: The Central Point Planning Commission directed staff to prepare code amendments to add the choice of development standards for either the Transit Oriented Development Low Mix Residential (TOD -LMR) standards of Section 17.65 or the existing R -2 standards. The amendment is reviewed as a Legislative amendment using the Type IV procedure in conformance with Section 17.10.200. Conclusion: A text amendment is reviewed as a Type IV, Legislative decision. 17.05.500 Type IV procedure (legislative). G. Decision - Making Criteria. The recommendation by the planning commission and the decision by the city council shall be based on the following factors: 1. Whether the request is consistent with the applicable statewide planning goals; 2. Whether the request is consistent with the comprehensive plan; and 3. If the proposed legislative change is particular to a particular site, the property and affected area is presently provided with adequate public facilities, services and transportation networks to support the use, or such facilities, services and transportation networks are planned to be provided concurrently with the development of the property. Page 1 of 8 PART 2 STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS: 1705.500 G. 1. Whether the request is consistent with the applicable statewide planning goals; GOAL 1. CITIZEN INVOL VEMENT - To develop a citizen involvement program that insures the opportunity for citizens to be involved in all phases of the planning process. Finding, Goal 1: The proposed text amendment does not enhance, or detract, from citizen participation in the City's planning process. A duly noticed public hearing is scheduled for February 5, 2013 to review the proposed text amendment. Conclusion, Goal 1: Consistent. GOAL 2. LAND USE PLANNING - To establish a land use planning process and policy framework as a basis for all decision and actions related to use of land and to assure an adequate factual base for such decisions and actions. Finding Goal 2: Element I of the Central Point Comprehensive Plan addresses the Goal 2 requirement that plans and implementing ordinances be revised on a periodic cycle to take into account changing public policies, community attitudes and other circumstances; as such the proposed code amendment provides a process and policy framework as a basis for land use decisions. Finding Goal 2: The proposed text amendment is in accordance with CPMC Section 17.10.200 and therefore does not modify or otherwise affect the City's planning process as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed text amendment serves to provide unit type and design flexibility and is complimentary to the policy direction of the use of mixed -use zoning as an alternative to conventional zoning. Conclusion Goal 2: Consistent. Goal 3. AGRICULTURAL LANDS - To preserve and maintain agricultural lands. Finding Goal 3: The proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect lands designated for agricultural use. Conclusion Goal 3: Not applicable. Page 2 of 8 Goal 4. FOREST LANDS - To conserve forest lands by maintaining the forest land base and to protect the state's forest economy by making possible economically efficient forest practices that assure the continuous growing and harvesting of forest tree species as the leading use on forest land consistent with sound management of soil, air, water, and fish and wildlife resources and to provide for recreational opportunities and agriculture. Finding, Goal 4: The proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect lands designated for forest use. Conclusion, Goal 4: Not applicable. GOAL 5. OPEN SPACE, SCENIC AND HISTORIC AREAS, AND NATURAL RESOURCES - To protect natural resources and conserve scenic and historic areas and open spaces. Finding Goal 5: The proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect lands designated as natural, scenic, or historic resources. Conclusion Goal 5: Not applicable. GOAL 6 AIR, WATER, AND LAND RESOURCES QUALITY- To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and land resources of the state. Finding Goal 6: The proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect regulations managing the quality of air, water and land resources. Conclusion Goal 6: Not applicable. GOAL 7. AREAS SUBJECT TO NATURAL HAZARDS AND DISASTERS - To protect people and property from natural hazards. Finding Goal 7: The proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect regulations protecting the citizens of Central Point from natural hazards. Conclusion Goal 7: Consistent. GOAL 8. RECREA TION NEEDS - To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and, where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary recreational facilities including destination resorts. Finding Goal 8: The proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect the City's provision of necessary recreational facilities. Conclusion Goal 8: Not applicable. Page 3 of 8 GOAL 9. ECONOMY OF THE STATE — To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens. Finding Goal 9: The proposed text amendment does not alter the City's provision of adequate economic opportunities. The text amendment as a choice, affords design options that can be better suited to the neighborhood and the available market. Conclusion Goal 9: Consistent. GOAL 10. HOUSING - To provide for the housing needs of citizens of the state. Finding Goal 10: Aside from providing a choice of existing and adopted development standards, the proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect regulations that address the City's housing needs. Conclusion Goal 10: Consistent. GOAL 11. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES - To plan and develop a timely, orderly and efficient arrangement ofpublic,facilities and services to serve as a framework for urban and rural development. Finding Goal 11: The proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect the City's provision of timely, orderly and efficient public facilities and services. The proposed text amendment does not cause an increase in the demand for public facilities. Water service is available within the City. Conclusion Goal 11: Consistent. GOAL 12. TRANSPORTATION - To provide and encourage a safe, convenient and economic transportation system. Finding Goal 12: The proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect the City of Central Point Transportation System Plan or modify CPMC Section 17.05.900, Traffic impact analysis. Conclusion Goal 12: Consistent. GOAL 13 ENERGY - To conserve energy. Finding Goal 13: The proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect and development standards or regulations that address conservation of energy. Conclusion Goal 13: Not applicable. Page 4 of 8 GOAL 14. URBANIZATION - To provide for 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. Finding Goal 14: The proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect, regulations addressing and regulating the transition from rural to urban lands. Conclusion Goal 14: Not applicable. GOAL 15. WILLAMETTE GREENWAY- To protect, conserve, enhance and maintain the natural, scenic, historical, agricultural, economic and recreational qualities of lands along the Willamette River as the Willamette River Greenway. Finding Goal 15: The proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect the Willamette River or Willamette River Greenway. Conclusion Goal 15: Not applicable. GOAL 16. ESTUARINE RESOURCES - To recognize and protect the unique environmental, economic, and social values of each estuary and associated wetlands; and to protect, maintain, where appropriate develop, and where appropriate restore the long -term environmental, economic, and social values, diversity and benefits of Oregon's estuaries. Finding Goal 16: The proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect estuaries and associated wetlands. Conclusion Goal 16: Not applicable. GOAL 17. COASTAL SHORELANDS - To conserve, protect, where appropriate, develop and where appropriate restore the resources and benefits of all coastal shorelands, recognizing their value for protection and maintenance of water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, water - dependent uses, economic resources and recreation and aesthetics. The management of these shoreland areas shall be compatible with the characteristics of the adjacent coastal waters; and To reduce the hazard to human life and property, and the adverse effects upon water quality and fish and wildlife habitat, resulting from the use and enjoyment of Oregon's coastal shorelands. Finding Goal 17: The proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect coastal shorelands. Conclusion Goal 17: Not applicable. Page 5 of 8 GOAL 18. BEACHES AND DUNES -To conserve, protect, where appropriate develop, and where appropriate restore the resources and benefits of coastal beach and dune areas; and to reduce the hazard to human life and property from natural or man - induced actions associated with these areas. Finding Goal 18: The proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect coastal beach or dune areas. Conclusion Goal 18: Not applicable. GOAL 19. OCEAN RESOURCES - To conserve marine resources and ecological functions for the purpose of providing long -term ecological, economic, and social value and benefits to future generations. Finding Goal 19: The City of Central Point is not adjacent to, or near the ocean. The proposed text amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect marine resources and marine ecological functions. Conclusion Goal 19: Not applicable. PART 3 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 17.05.500 (G) (2) (m) The request is consistent with the Central Point comprehensive plan; Finding: The amendment to Section 17.24 is consistent with CPMC and the comprehensive plan. This modification is complimentary to the policy direction of the use of mixed -use zoning as an alternative to conventional zoning. Conclusion: Consistent 1. Transportation Finding: The City of Central Point Transportation System Plan 2030 (TSP) replaces Chapter XI, Circulation/Transportation of the Comprehensive Plan. The TSP provides an inventory of the City's existing transportation system, including street standards. This element of the Comprehensive Plan addresses Statewide Planning Goal 12, Transportation. Finding: The proposed text amendment retains the current residential unit density of a minimum of 6 units and maximum of 12 units per net acre, and as such, will not cause an increase in land uses that would result in levels of travel or access that would be inconsistent with the City's functional street classification system for existing and planned transportation facilities. Conclusion: Consistent PART 4 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING RULE Page 6 of 8 17.10.600 Transportation planning rule compliance. Section 660- 012 - 0060(1) Where an amendment to a functional plan, an acknowledged comprehensive plan, or a land use regulation would significantly affect an existing or planned transportation facility, the local government shall put in place measures as provided in section (2) of this rule to assure that allowed land uses are consistent with the identified function, capacity, and performance standards (e.g. level ofservice, volume to capacity ratio, etc.) of the facility. A plan or land use regulation amendment significantly affects a transportation facility if it would: a) Change the functional classification of an existing or planned transportation facility; b) Change standards implementing a functional classification system; or c) As measured at the end of the planning period identified in the adopted transportation system plan: (A) Allow types or levels of land uses that would result in levels of travel or access that are inconsistent with the functional classification of an existing or planned transportation facility; (B) Reduce the performance of an existing or planned transportation facility below the minimum acceptable performance standard identified in the TSP or comprehensive plan; or (C) Worsen the performance of an existing or planned transportation facility that is otherwise projected to perform below the minimum acceptable performance standard identified in the TSP or comprehensive plan. Finding 660- 012- 0060(1)(a): The proposed text amendment serves to provide CPMC consistency, review process and measurable code standards. The proposed text amendment will not cause any changes to the functional classification of any existing or planned transportation facilities. Conclusion 660- 012- 0060(1)(a): No significant affect. Finding 660- 012- 0060(1)(b): The proposed text amendment serves to maintain the density standard of residential property consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed text amendment will not cause a change to standards implementing the City's transportation system. Conclusion 660- 012- 0060(1)(b): No significant affect. Finding 660- 012- 0060(1)(c)(A): The proposed text amendment will not cause an increase in land uses that would result in levels of travel or access that would be Page 7 of 8 inconsistent with the City's functional street classification system for existing and planned transportation facilities. Conclusion 660- 012- 0060(1)(c)(A): No significant affect. Finding 660 - 012- 0060(1)(c)(B): The proposed text amendment will not cause a reduction in the performance of any existing or planned transportation facilities below the minimum acceptable performance standard identified in the TSP or Comprehensive Plan. Conclusion 660- 012- 0060(1)(c)(B): No significant affect. Finding 660- 012- 0060(1)(c)(C): The proposed text amendment will not cause the worsening of an existing or planned transportation facility that is otherwise projected to perform below the minimum acceptable performance standard identified in the TSP or Comprehensive Plan. Conclusion 660- 012- 0060(1)(c)(C): No significant affect. Summary Conclusion: As proposed, the text amendment is in conformance with the acknowledged Comprehensive Plan, Transportation System Plan and Central Point Municipal Code. ATTACHMENT D PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FORWARDING A FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17 SECTION 17.24, R -2, RESIDENTIAL TWO- FAMILY DISTRICT. (File No: 13005) WHEREAS, on February 5, 2013 the Planning Commission of the City of Central Point, held a duly - noticed public hearing, at which time it reviewed the City staff report and heard public testimony on the proposed amendments to Section 17.24, R -2 Residential Two - Family District, and determined that the amendments as proposed were in the public interest and that the general welfare of the public will benefit by the proposed amendment; and WHEREAS, after reviewing the requested proposal and considering public testimony it is the determination of the Planning Commission that the proposed amendments as set forth in Planning Department Staff Report (Exhibit "A ") dated February 5, 2013 are minor adjustments that do not alter, or otherwise modify the uses and character of development and land use within the City of Central Point, and is therefore determined to be consistent with all of the goals, objectives, and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Central Point Planning Commission by Resolution No. does hereby accept, and forward to the City Council a recommendation that the City Council favorably consider amending the City of Central Point Municipal Code as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A ". PASSED by the Planning Commission and signed by me in authentication of its passage this day of , 2013. Planning Commission Chair ATTEST: City Representative Approved by me this day of , 2013. Planning Commission Chair Planning Commission Resolution No. (2/5/2013)