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CENTRAL
POINT
CITY OF CENTRAL POINT
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
February 5, 2013 - 6:00 p.m.
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Next Planning Commission
Resolution No. 789
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission members Chuck Piland, Mike Oliver, Tim Schmeusser, Tom Van
Voorhees, Susan Szczesniak, Craig Nelson Sr. and Kay Harrison
III. CORRESPONDENCE
IV. MINUTES
Review and approval of January 8, 2013 Planning Commission Minutes
V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
VI. BUSINESS
Pcs. 1 - 44 A. Eastside Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District (File No. 12003) —
Consideration of a Resolution forwarding a favorable recommendation to the City
Council to approve the Eastside Transit Oriented Development District (ETOC);
Applicant: City of Central Point
P2s. 45 - 61 B. Amendments to Central Point Municipal Code R -2, Residential Two - Family
District, CPMC Section 17.24 (File No. 13005) — Consideration of legislative
Land Use Regulation amendments to Section 17.24, R -2 Residential Two - Family
District. The text amendment would allow 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. Applicant: City of
Central Point.
VII. DISCUSSION
Pg. 62 A. Update on Rogue Valley Recovery Homes (File No. 11011)
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
X. ADJOURNMENT
City of Central Point
Planning Commission Minutes
January 8, 2013
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Chuck Piland, Mike Oliver, Susan Szczesniak, Tim Schmeusser,
Tom Van Voorhees, and Craig Nelson, Sr. were present.
Also in attendance were: Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director,
Don Burt, Planning Manager; Connie Clune, Community Planner; and Didi
Thomas, Planning Secretary.
III. CORRESPONDENCE — Correspondence from the Oregon Department of
Transportation was distributed in connection with item A on the agenda.
IV. MINUTES
Tom Van Voorhees made a motion to approve the minutes of the
December 4, 2012 Planning Commission meeting. Craig Nelson seconded the
motion. ROLL CALL: Oliver, yes; Szczesniak, abstained; Schmeusser, yes; Van
Voorhees, yes; Nelson, yes. Motion passed.
V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES - None
VI. BUSINESS
A. Eastside Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District (File No.
12003) — Continued public hearing to consider adoption of an Eastside
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District requiring amendments to
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan map designating an Eastside TOD
District; Zoning Map applying Transit Oriented Development District
zoning classifications; Transportation System Plan identifying a
neighborhood circulation plan for the Eastside TOD District; and zoning
ordinance section 17.65 TOD Districts and Corridors, Section 17.66
Application Review Process, and Section 17.67 Design Standards.
Planning Commission Chairman Chuck Piland stated that the public hearing in this
matter would be reopened this evening, having been continued from the December 4,
2012 Planning Commission meeting and asked if there were any conflicts or ex parte
communications to disclose. There were none.
Planning Commission Minutes
January 8, 2013
Page 2
Planning Manager Don Burt advised that he would be proceeding from where he left off
in December. Mr. Burt said that he would be addressing buildable lands in response to
questions raised at the December meeting. Additionally, he added that based on
comments made at the same meeting, amendments were made to the Transit Oriented
Development (TOD) ordinance that include criteria for what constitutes a Master Plan,
and clarifying the requirement to address adjacent properties and land uses. Other
changes to the proposed Eastside TOD include the removal of the urban reserve area (CP-
3) from the proposed plan, a letter from the Oregon Department of Transportation
addressing the impact of the Eastside TOD on the transportation system and the draft
Interchange Access Management.
Mr. Burt then proceeded to review the definition of "buildable" land as set forth in OAR
660 - 024 - 0050(2) as the infill potential of developed residential lots or parcels of one -half
acre or more may be determined by subtracting one - quarter acre (10,890 sq. ft.) for the
existing dwelling and assuming that the remainder is buildable. Existing lots of less than
one -half acre that are currently occupied by a residence may be assumed to be fully
developed. The location of existing dwellings was presented as part of a power point
presentation and the calculation of buildable land available in the study area as it relates
to the total area in the City of Central Point.
Mr. Burt reviewed proposed definitions of "development" and "master plan" as set forth
in the proposed language changes to the TOD standards, and discussed the required
submittals for a master plan to include the project site and adjacent lands as well. He
explained that this should address the concerns of the neighbors.
The Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Plan was approved by LCDC on November 15,
2012, Mr. Burt said, but no final order has been approved to date. Therefore, urban
reserve area CP -3 is being removed from the TOD overlay and will be addressed at a
later date, i.e. UGB expansion, the project area has been reduced from 160 acres to
122.75 acres.
Mr. Burt said that the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) does not recognize
the modeling used in preparation of the Transportation System Plan (TSP) and used in the
Eastside TOD. It is ODOTs belief that the proposed TOD overlay will significantly affect
existing and proposed transportation facilities. In order to remedy this situation ODOT
recommends that the City modify the TSP to include the draft IAMP and address City
funding of necessary improvements to the I -5 interchange as identified in the draft
IAMP33 plan.
Peak trips at the current zoning versus zoning with a TOD overlay were reviewed and
based upon the criteria set forth in OAR 660- 012 - 0060(1); Mr. Burt demonstrated that the
Eastside TOD would not cause a significant affect to transportation facilities.
In conclusion, Mr. Burt summarized that the TOD overlay would require an amendment
to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, properties would be pre - zoned, a basic street
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January 8, 2013
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pattern would be established, residential densities would increase, a variety of residential
dwelling types would be allowed and master plans would be required for properties in
excess of two (2) acres. What the proposed overly would not do is force annexation of
properties, reduce density, reduce or expand commercial acreage or expand the current
Urban Growth Boundary.
The public hearing was then opened
Thomas Guevara, Senior Planner with ODOT, came forward and requested that the letter
he submitted to the Planning Commission be entered into the official record as it states
ODOT's position of the proposed project. ODOT is an affected agency, Mr. Guevara
stated, and an infrastructure provider to the community. ODOT evaluates zone changes
to identify the potential for additional demands on available facilities and makes
recommendations based on the best available information. The proposed TOD overlay
will increase average daily trips and further degrade facilities with gridlock occurring at
the interchange and traffic backing up onto I -5. The City's TSP did not address future
improvements, Mr. Guevara said, and ODOT has identified the following
recommendations for the City: 1) that the City amend its 2008 TSP to incorporate the
draft IAMP 33 Alternative Land Use Scenario analysis and transportation improvements;
and 2) enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with ODOT to fund and
construct the needed transportation improvements; and 3) adopt a Condition of Approval
requirement the Exit 33 interchange improvements to be in place prior to City
authorization of development exceeding 1,649 PM peak hour trips in the project area.
Members of the audience came forward to express concerns about the continued
availability of ground water for their wells, protections for farmers in the area to include
agricultural buffering and the ability to continue to use their properties as they are using
them today, traffic concerns and increased densities. Tom Humphrey, Community
Development Director, explained that the TOD overlay would only affect properties upon
annexation for those people who were currently located in the county. Mr. Burt stated
that we can change the wording in code to reflect that Master Plans would the concern for
ground water by requiring an Environmental Plan as part of the master planning process.
The Environmental Plan will take into consideration the project site and adjacent
properties. Mr. Humphrey additionally explained to the audience and commissioners that
the existing Twin Creeks development would be used as a model for future development
on the Eastside.
The public hearing was then closed.
Mr. Humphrey apologized for an insensitive statement that he made to Mr. Mingus. He
realizes that people want to keep their properties. Staff is trying to plan for the future and
address the goals of the Regional Plan. Property owners won't be affected until their
properties are annexed into the City.
Planning Commission Minutes
January 8, 2013
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Mike Oliver said that he didn't know what the impact of the letter from ODOT is on the
discussion tonight and asked if there would be time for consideration. Don Burt
responded that ODOT was recommending that the City adopt IAMP 33 in draft form or
prepare another Transportation Impact Analysis prior to action on the Eastside TOD. Mr.
Burt noted that the City will have to address the IAMP and financing improvements at
some point, but that this should be separate from the Eastside TOD consideration, and
further noted that he did not appreciate the City being held hostage by ODOT.
Mr. Humphrey added that neighborhood meetings were held and the TOD overlay was
explained and input was obtained. Staff was not ignoring comments from adjacent
property owners. Findings will be prepared to include a circulation plan and it will be
brought back to the Planning Commission for final approval before being sent to City
Council.
Mike Oliver made a motion to direct staff to prepare a resolution of approval
with findings and amendments as discussed and with the Neighborhood
Circulation Plan, for consideration at the next Planning Commission meeting
on February 5, 2013. Craig Nelson, Sr. seconded the motion. ROLL CALL:
Oliver, yes; Szczesniak, yes; Schmeusser, yes; Van Voorhees, yes; Nelson, yes.
Motion passed.
VII. DISCUSSION
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
X. ADJOURNMENT
Susan Szczesniak made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mike Oliver
seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
The foregoing minutes of the January 8, 2013 Planning Commission meeting were
approved by the Planning Commission at its meeting on February 5, 2013.
Planning Commission Chair
EASTSIDE TRANSIT ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: File No. 12003
A
CENTRAL
POINT
STAFF REPORT
February 5, 2013
Planning Department
Tom Humphrey, AICP,
Community Development Director
Consideration of Resolution forwarding a favorable recommendation to the City Council to approve the Eastside Transit
Oriented Development District (ETOD); Applicant: City of Central Point.
STAFF SOURCE:
Don Burt, Planning Manager
BACKGROUND:
- ��- _— V, LV Io L111-, riairniilg k-,ommtsston new public hearings to gather input on the City's
East Pine Street Transportation Oriented Development District proposal. On January 8, 2013 the Planning Commission
closed the public hearing and directed staff to modify the ETOD proposal as discussed and to prepare a resolution for
consideration at the February 5, 2013 regularly scheduled meeting.
Based on the comments from the public during the public hearing additional amendments are proposed for Section
17.66.030 and 17.67.050 of the Transit Oriented Development District to include criteria for what constitutes a Master
Plan, and clarifying the requirement to address adjacent properties and land uses. These changes are reflected in
Attachment "C". At the January 8th meeting the following modification to Section 17.66 and 17.67 were added:
Added Environmental Plan to Section 17.66.030(B)(viii) requiring a plan identifying environmental conditions. This
is where the concern over ground water impacts can be addressed.
- Added language to Section 17.67.050(A) Adjacent Off -Site Structures and Uses, to read as follows (underline added):
"All off -site structures; including septic tanks drain fields and domestic wells (within 100 feet) shall be identified
and addressed in the master plan, land division, or site plan process in a manner that preserves and enhances the
livability and future development need of off -site structures and uses consistent with the purposes of the TOD district
and to improve the overall relationship of a development or an individual building to the surrounding context."
ISSUES:
At the January 8' meeting the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) submitted a letter dated January 8, 2013.
The purpose of the ODOT letter was to note, for the record, that it was ODOT's position that the proposed ETOD will
"significantly affect" existing and future transportation facilities (TPR 660 - 012- 0060). To mitigate ODOT's "significant
affect" finding it was ODOT's proposal, concurrent with approval of the ETOD that three actions be taken as follows:
Amend the 2008 TSP to incorporate the draft Exit 33 IAMP Alternative Land Use Scenario analysis and
transportation improvements;
2. Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with ODOT to fund and construct the needed transportation
improvements;
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3. Adopt a Condition of Approval requiring the Exit 33 interchange improvements to be in place prior to the City
authorization of development exceeding 1,649 PM peak hour trips in the project area.
The City has completed a Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) addressing the issue of "significant affect" and finds that
the proposed ETOD will not result in a significant affect to current or future transportation facilities as identified in the
City's TSP. The findings of the City's TIA will be reviewed at the February 5, 2013 meeting of the Planning Commission.
EXHIBITS /ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment "A — Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map"
Attachment `13 — Zoning Map"
Attachment "C — Language Changes to TOD Standards" Changes to the Zoning Ordinance text are shown in red
Attachment "D" — Resolution
ACTION:
General discussion and consideration of Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve resolution forwarding a recommendation to the City Council to approve the ETOD.
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ATTACHMENT "C — Language Changes to TOD Standards"
Chapter 17.08
17.08.010 Definitions, specific
"Development" The physical development of land. including but not limited to partitions
subdivisions, building construction, and infrastructure imnmvementc s
"Master Plan" A Iona -term written and illustrated clan. prepared in accordance with Se t. n 17 66 020 (A)(1) providina
overall guidance and instruction for the use and development of a specific geographic areas within TOD Districts or
Corridors.
Chapter 17.65
TOD DISTRICTS AND CORRIDORS
Sections:
17.65.010
Purpose.
17.65.020
Area of application.
17.65.030
Conflict with other regulations.
17.65.040
Land use - -TOD district.
17.65.050
Zoning regulations - -TOD district.
17.65.060
Land use - -TOD corridor.
17.65.070
Zoning regulations - -TOD corridor.
17.65.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the Central Point transit oriented development (TOD) district is to promote efficient and sustainable land
development and the increased use of transit as required by the Oregon Transportation Planning Rule. (Ord. 1815
§1(part), Exh. B(part), 2000).
17.65.020 Area of application.
These regulations apply to the Central Point TOD districts and corridors. The boundaries of #wse fi• TOD districts and
corridors a eas-are shown on the official city comprehensive plan and zoning maps.
A. A development application within thA a TOD district shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.
B. At the discretion of the applicant, a development application within t#-&a TOD corridor shall be subject to:
1. The normal base zone requirements as identified on the official zoning map and contained in this code; or
2. The TOD corridor requirements contained in this chapter. (Ord. 1815 §1(part), Exh. B(part), 2000).
17.65.040 Land use - -TOD district.
Four special zone district categories are applied in the Central Point TOD districtssG949r, The characteristics of these
zoning districts are summarized in subsections A through D of this section.
A. Residential (TOD).
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1. LMR - -Low Mix Residential. This is the lowest density residential zone in the district. Single- family detached
residences are intended to be the primary housing type, however attached single - family, and lower density
multifamily housing types are also allowed and encouraged.
2. MMR -- Medium Mix Residential. This medium density residential zone focuses on higher density forms of
residential living. The range of housing types includes higher density single -fain ily and a variety of multifamily
residences. Low impact commercial activities may also be allowed.
3. HMR - -High Mix Residential /Commercial. This is the highest density residential zone intended to be near the
center of the TOD district. High density forms of multifamily housing are encouraged along with complementary
ground floor commercial uses. Low impact commercial activities may also be allowed. Low density residential
uses are not permitted.
B. Employment (TOD).
1. EC-- Employment Commercial. Retail, service, and office uses are primarily intended for this district. Activities
which are oriented and complementary to pedestrian travel and transit are encouraged. Development is expected
to support pedestrian access and transit use. Automobile oriented activities are generally not included in the list
of permitted uses. Residential uses above ground floor commercial uses are also consistent with the purpose of
this zone.
2. GC-- General Commercial. Commercial and industrial uses are primarily intended for this district. Activities
which are oriented and complementary to pedestrian travel and transit are encouraged. Residential uses above
ground floor commercial uses are also consistent with the purpose of this zone.
C. C- -Civic (TOD). Civic uses such as government offices, schools, and community centers are the primary uses intended
in this district. These uses can play an important role in the vitality of the TOD district.
D. OS - -Open Space (TOD). Because the density of development will generally be higher than other areas in the region,
providing open space and recreation opportunities for the residents and employees in the TOD district becomes very
important. This zone is intended to provide a variety of outdoor and recreation amenities. (Ord. 1867 §4(part), 2006; Ord.
1815 §1 (part), Exh. B(part), 2000).
17.65.050 Zoning regulations - -TOD district.
A. Permitted Uses. Permitted uses in Table 1 are shown with a "P." These uses are allowed if they comply with the
applicable provisions of this title. They are subject to the same application and review process as other permitted uses
identified in this title.
B. Limited Uses. Limited uses in Table 1 are shown with an "L." These uses are allowed if they comply with the specific
limitations described in this chapter and the applicable provisions of this title. They are subject to the same application and
review process as other permitted uses identified in this title.
C. Conditional Uses. Conditional uses in Table 1 are shown with a "C." These uses are allowed if they comply with the
applicable provisions of this title. They are subject to the same application and review process as other conditional uses
identified in this title.
D. Density. The allowable residential density and employment building floor area are specified in Table 2.
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E. Dimensional Standards. The dimensional standards for lot size, lot dimensions, building setbacks, and building height
are specified in Table 2.
F. Development Standards.
1. Housing Mix. The required housing mix for the TOD district is shown in Table 2.
2. Accessory Units. Accessory units are allowed as indicated in Table 1. Accessory units shall meet the following
standards:
a. A maximum of one accessory unit is permitted per lot;
b. The primary residence and /or the accessory unit on the lot must be owner - occupied;
c. An accessory unit shall have a maximum floor area of eight hundred square feet;
d. The applicable zoning standards in Table 2 shall be satisfied.
Table 1
TOD District Land Uses
Use Categories
Zoning Districts
LMR
MMR
HMR
EC
GC
C
Os
Residential
Dwelling, Single - Family
Large and standard lot
Zero lot line, detached
P
P
L5
P
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Attached row houses
P
P
P
C
N
N
N
Dwelling, Multifamily
Multiplex, apartment
P
P
P
L1
L1
N
N
Accessory Units
P1
P1
P1
C
N
N
N
Boarding /Rooming House
N
C
C
N
N
N
N
Family Care
Family day care
Day care group home
P
C
P
C
P
P
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Adult day care
C
C
C
N
N
N
N
Home Occupation
P
P
p
p
N
N
N
Residential Facility
P
P
P
N
N
N
N
Residential Home
P
P
P
N
N
N
N
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Senior Housing
j N
I P
P
L1
N
C
N
Commercial
Entertainment
N
N
C
P
P
N
N
Professional Office
C
L3
L3, L4
P
P
P
N
Retail Sales and Service
Sales- oriented
Personal service- oriented
Repair- oriented
Drive - through facilities
Quick vehicle service
C
C
N
N
N
L3
C
N
N
N
L3
C
N
N
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
p
P
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Vehicle sales, rental and repair
N
N
N
P
P
N
N
Tourist Accommodations
Motel /hotel
N
N
C
P
P
N
N
Bed and breakfast inn
C
C
P
P
P
FN
FN
Industrial
Manufacturing
N
N
N
N
P
N
N
Industrial Service
Light
N
N
N
N
P
N
N
Heavy
N
N
N
N
C
N
N
Wholesale Sales
N
N
N
N
P
N
N
Civic
Community Services
C
C
C
N
N
P
C
Hospital
Public facilities
Religious assembly
Schools
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
N
N
C
N
N
C
C
p
P
N
N
N
L2
Utilities
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Open Space
Parks and Open Space
p
P
p
P
P
P J-P
N - -Not permitted.
P -- Permitted use.
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P1 -- Permitted use, one unit per lot.
C-- Conditional use.
L1 - -Only permitted as residential units above ground floor commercial uses.
L2-- School athletic and play fields only. School building and parking lots are not permitted.
L3 -- Ground floor business within a multifamily building. Maximum floor area of ten thousand square feet per tenant.
L4 -- Second story offices may be permitted in areas adjacent to EC zones as a conditional use.
L5 - -Only permitted as a transition between lower density zones and /or when adjacent to an environmentally sensitive area.
3. Parking Standards. The off - street parking and loading requirements in Chapter 17.64 shall apply to the TOD
district and TOD corridor, except as modified by the standards in Table 3 of this section.
a. Fifty percent of all residential off - street parking areas shall be covered. Accessory unit parking spaces
are not required to be covered.
b. Parking standards may be reduced when transit service is provided in the TOD district and TOD corridor
and meets the following conditions:
i. Parking standards may be reduced up to twenty -five percent when transit service is provided in the
TOD district and TOD corridor.
ii. Parking standards may be reduced up to fifty percent when transit service is provided in the TOD
district and TOD corridor and when bus service includes fifteen - minute headways during the hours of
seven to nine a.m. and four to six p.m.
c. Bicycle parking standards in Chanter 17.64-shall not be reduced at any time.
d. Shared parking easements or agreements with adjacent property owners are encouraged to satisfy a
portion of the parking requirements for a particular use where compatibility is shown. Parking requirements
may be reduced by the city when reciprocal agreements of shared parking are recorded by adjacent users.
Table 2
TOD District Zoning Standards
Standard Zoning Districts
LMR MMR HMR EC GC C[ C I OS
Density —Units Per Net Acre
Maximum 12 32 NA FNA NA NA NA
Minimum 6 14 30 FNA NA NA NA
Dimensional Standards
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Minimum Lot or Land Area /Unit
Large single - family
5,000 SF
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Standard single - family
3,000 SF
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Zero lot line detached
2,700 SF
2,700 SF
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Attached row houses
2,000 SF
1,500 SF
1,200 SF
NA
NA
NA
NA
Multifamily and senior housing
2,000 SF
1,500 SF
1,000 SF
1,000 SF
NA
NA
NA
Average Minimum Lot or Land
Area /Unit
Large single - family
7,500 SF
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Standard single - family
4,500 SF
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Zero lot line detached
3,000 SF
3,000 SF
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Attached row houses
2,500 SF
2,000 SF
1,500 SF
NA
NA
NA
NA
Multifamily and senior housing
2,500 SF
2,000 SF
1,500 SF
1,500 SF
NA
NA
NA
Minimum Lot Width
Large single- family
50'
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
FNA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Standard single - family
50'
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Zero lot line detached
30'
30'
NA
NA
NA
NA
Attached row houses
Multifamily and senior housing
24'
NA
22'
NA
18'
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Minimum Lot Depth
Building Setbacks
50'
50'
50'
NA
NA
NA
Front (min. /max.)
Side (between bldgs.)
(detached /attached)
101/15'
5' detached
0'
attached (a)(c)
101/15'
5' detached
0'
attached (a)(c)
0'/15'
5' detached
0'
attached (a)
0'
0'
10' (b)
15'
0'
15' (b)
15'/30'
15' (b) 0'
(e)
60'
5'
0'
20' (b)
6110'
0'
20'(b)
(e)
45'
15'
5'
157NA
5'
NA
35'
Corner (min. /max.)
Rear
Garage Entrance
Maximum Building Height
Maximum Lot Coverage (g)
T) tin _ran
51/10'
15'
(d)
35'
80%
5710'
15'
(d)
45'
80%
01/10'
10'
(d)
60'
85%
51/10'
0'
10' (b)
(e)
60'
100%
L�j:F857'/,F25%
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Minimum Landscaped Area (i) 20% of site area 20% of site area 15% of site area 0% of site 15% of 15% of NA
(j) area (h) site area site area
Housing Mix
Required housing types as listed under < 16 units in development: 1 housing type. NA NA NA NA
Residential in Table 1.
16 -40 units in development: 2 housing types.
> 40 units in development: 3 or more housing types
(plus approved master plan)
Notes:
NA - -Not applicable.
(a) The five -foot minimum also applies to the perimeter of the attached unit development.
(b) Setback required when adjacent to a residential zone.
(c) Setback required is ten feet minimum between units when using zero lot line configurations.
(d) Ten feet behind front building facade facing street.
(e) Garage entrance shall not protrude beyond the face of the building.
(f) Net acre equals the area remaining after deducting environmental lands, exclusive employment areas, exclusive civic areas and
right -of -way.
(g) Lot coverage refers to all impervious surfaces including buildings and paved surfacing.
(h) Parking lot landscaping and screening requirements still apply.
(i) Landscaped area shall include living ground cover, shrubs, trees, and decorative landscaping material such as bark, mulch or
gravel. No pavement or other impervious surfaces are permitted except for pedestrian pathways and seating areas.
0) Rooftop gardens can be used to help meet this requirement
Table 3
TOD District and Corridor Parking Standards
Use Categories Minimum Required Parking
Residential
Dwelling, Single - Family 2 spaces per unit.
Large and standard lot
Zero lot line, detached
Attached row houses
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Dwelling, Multifamily
Plexes
Apartments and condominiums
1.5 spaces per unit.
Dwelling, Accessory Unit
1 space per unit.
Boarding /Rooming House
1 space per accommodation, plus 1 space for every 2 employees.
Family Care
Family day care
Day care group home
Adult day care
1 space for every 5 children or clients (minimum 1 space); plus 1 space for every 2
employees.
Home Occupation
Shall meet the parking requirement for the residence.
Residential Facility
1 space per unit.
Residential Home
1 space per unit.
Senior Housing
1 space per unit.
Commercial
Entertainment
1 space per 250 square feet of floor area, except for theaters which shall provide 1
Industrial Service
Light
Heavy
space per 4 seats.
Professional Office
1 space per 400 square feet of floor area.
Retail Sales and Service
Sales- oriented
1 space per 500 square feet of floor area.
Personal service- oriented
1 space per 500 square feet of floor area.
Repair- oriented
1 space per 500 square feet of floor area.
Drive - through facilities
Parking as required by the primary use.
Quick vehicle service
1 space per 750 square feet of floor area.
Vehicle sales, rental and repair
1 space per 1,000 square feet of floor area.
Tourist Accommodations
1 space per guest unit, plus 1 space for every 2 employees.
Motel /hotel
Bed and breakfast inn
Industrial
Manufacturing
1 space per employee of the largest shift.
Industrial Service
Light
Heavy
1 space per employee of the largest shift.
Wholesale Sales
1 space per employee of the largest shift.
Civic
Community Services I Number to be determined as part of site plan or conditional use review.
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Hospital
1 space per 500 square feet of floor area.
Public Facilities
Number to be determined as part of site plan or conditional use review.
Religious Assembly
1 space per 100 square feet of floor area for the main assembly area.
Schools
2 spaces per classroom.
Utilities
Number to be determined as part of site plan or conditional use review.
Open Space
Parks and Open Space I Number to be determined as part of site plan or conditional use review.
(Ord. 1867 §4(part), 2006; Ord. 1815 §1 (part), Exh. B(part), 2000).
17.65.070 Zoning regulations - -TOD corridor.
A. Permitted Uses. Permitted uses in Table 4 are shown with a "P." These uses are allowed if they comply with the
applicable provisions of this title. They are subject to the same application and review process as other permitted uses
identified in this title.
B. Limited Uses. Limited uses in Table 4 are shown with an "L." These uses are allowed if they comply with the specific
limitations described in this chapter and the applicable provisions of this title. They are subject to the same application and
review process as other permitted uses identified in this title.
C. Conditional Uses. Conditional uses in Table 4 are shown with a "C." These uses are allowed if they comply with the
applicable provisions of this title. They are subject to the same application and review process as other conditional uses
identified in this title.
D. Density. The allowable residential density and employment building floor area are specified in Table 5.
E. Dimensional Standards. The dimensional standards for lot size, lot dimensions, building setbacks, and building height
are specified in Table 5.
F. Development Standards.
1. Housing Mix. The required housing mix for the TOD zoning districts is shown in Table 5.
2. Accessory Units. Accessory units are allowed as indicated in Table 4. Accessory units shall meet the following
standards:
a. A maximum of one accessory unit is permitted per lot.
b. The primary residence and /or the accessory unit on the lot must be owner - occupied.
c. An accessory unit shall have a maximum floor area of eight hundred square feet.
a. I ne applicable zoning standards in Table 5 shall be satisfied
Table 4
TOD Corridor Land Uses
Use Categories
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Zoning Districts
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LMR
MMR
EC
GC
Residential
Dwelling, Single - Family
Large and standard lot
Zero lot line, detached
P
P
L4
P
N
N
N
N
Attached row houses
P
P
N
N
Dwelling, Multifamily
Multiplex, apartment
P
P
L1
L1
Accessory Units
P1
P1
C
N
Boarding /Rooming House
N
C
N
N
Family Care
Family day care
Day care group home
P
C
P
C
N
N
N
N
Adult day care
C
C
N
N
Home Occupation
P
P
p
N
Residential Facility
P
P
N
N
Residential Home
P
P
N
N
Senior Housing
N
P
L1
N
Commercial
Entertainment
N
N
p
P
Professional Office
C
L3
P
P
Retail Sales and Service
Sales- oriented
Personal service- oriented
C
C
L3
C
P
P
P
P
Repair- oriented
Drive - through facilities
Quick vehicle service
N
N
N
N
N
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
Vehicle sales, rental and repair
N
N
N
P
Tourist Accommodations
Motel /hotel
N
N
P
P
Bed and breakfast inn
C
C
P
p
Industrial
Manufacturing
N
N
N
P
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Industrial Service
Light
N
N
N
P
Heavy
N
N
N
C
Wholesale Sales N N N P
Civic
Community Services
C
C
N
N
Hospital
C
C
C
N
Public Facilities
Religious Assembly
Schools
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
N
C
N
N
Utilities
C
C
C
C
Open Space
Parks and Open Space
P
P
P
P
N - -Not permitted.
P -- Permitted use.
P1 -- Permitted use, one unit per lot.
C-- Conditional use.
L1 - -Only permitted as residential units above ground floor commercial uses.
L2-- School athletic and play fields only. School building and parking lots are not permitted.
L3 -- Ground floor business within a multifamily building. Maximum floor area of ten thousand square feet per tenant.
L4 - -Only permitted as a transition between adjacent lower density zones and /or when s
Table 5
TOD Corridor Zoning Standards
Standard Zone Districts
LMR MMR
Density- -Units Per Net Acre (f)
nt to an
EC I GC
Maximum 12 32 NA
Minimum 6 14 NA
Dimensional Standards
Minimum Lot Area or Land Area /Unit
Large single - family 5,000 SF NA NA
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NA
NA
NA
ntally sensitive area.
Standard single - family
3,000 SF
NA
NA NA
Zero lot line detached
2,700 SF
2,700 SF
NA NA
Attached row houses
2,000 SF
1,500 SF
NA NA
Multifamily and senior housing
2,000 SF
2,000 SF
1,000 SF
NA
Average Minimum Lot or Land
Area /Unit
Large single - family
7,500 SF
NA
NA
NA
Standard single - family
4,500 SF
NA
NA
NA
Zero lot line detached
3,000 SF
3,000 SF
NA
NA
Attached row houses
2,500 SF
2,000 SF
NA
NA
Multifamily and senior housing
2,000 SF
2,000 SF
1,000 SF
NA
Minimum Lot Width
Large single - family
50'
NA
NA
NA
Standard single - family
50'
NA
NA
NA
Zero lot line detached
30'
30'
NA
NA
Attached row houses
24'
22'
NA
NA
Multifamily and senior housing
NA
NA
NA
NA
Minimum Lot Depth
50'
50'
NA
NA
Building Setbacks
Front (min. /max.)
10715'
101/15'
0'
15'
Side (between bldgs.)
5' detached
5' detached
0'
0'
(detached /attached)
0' attached (a) (c)
0' attached (a) (c)
10' (b)
15' (b)
Corner (min. /max.) 51/10' 5710' 5'/10' 15730'
Rear 15' 15' 0' 0'
10'(b) 15'(b)
Garage Entrance (d)
Maximum Building Height 35' 45' 60' 60'
Maximum Lot Coverage (g) 80% 80% 100% 85%
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Minimum Landscaped Area (i)
20% of site area
20% of site area
0% of site
15% of
area
site area
Housing Mix
Required housing types as listed
< 16 units in development: 1 housing type
NA
NA
under Residential in Table 3.
16 - -40 units in development: 2 housing types
> 40 units in development: 3 or more housing
types (plus approved master plan).
NA - -Not applicable
Notes:
(a) The five -foot minimum also applies to the perimeter of the attached unit development.
(b) Setback required when adjacent to a residential zone.
(c) Setback required is ten feet minimum between units when using zero lot line configurations.
(d) Ten feet behind building facade facing street.
(e) Garage entrance shall not protrude beyond the face of the building.
(f) Net acre equals the area remaining after deducting environmental lands, exclusive employment areas, exclusive civic areas and
right -of -way.
(g) Lot coverage refers to all impervious surfaces, including buildings and paved surfacing.
(h) Parking lot landscaping and screening requirements still apply.
(i) Landscaped area shall include living ground cover, shrubs, trees, and decorative landscaping material such as bark, mulch or
gravel. No pavement or other impervious surfaces are permitted except for pedestrian pathways and seating areas.
3. Parking Standards. Parking standards shall be as specified in Section 17.65.050(F)(3). (Ord. 1867 §5(part),
2006; Ord. 1815 §1 (part), Exh. B(part), 2000).
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Chapter 17.66
APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS FOR THE TOD DISTRICT AND CORRIDOR
Sections:
17.66.010 Purpose.
17.66.020 Applicability.
17.66.030
Application and review.
17.66.040
Parks and open spaces.
17.66.050
Application approval criteria.
17.66.060
Conditions of approval.
17.66.070
Approval expiration.
17.66.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the Central Point TOD (transit oriented development) district and corridor is to promote efficient land
development, pedestrian /bike travel, and the increased use of transit as required by the Oregon Transportation Planning
Rule. This chapter describes the review procedures to be followed for development proposed within the TOD district and
corridor which are identified on the official city zoning map. (Ord. 1815 §1 (part), Exh. B(part), 2000).
17.66.020 Applicability.
These regulations apply to land within the Central Point TOD district. As provided in Section 17.65.020 of this code, these
regulations may also apply to land within the Central Point TOD corridor. The boundaries of the district and corridor are
shown on the official city zoning map. (Ord. 1815 §1 (part), Exh. B(part), 2000).
17.66.030 Application and review.
A. Application Types. There are four types of applications which are subject to review within the Central Point TOD district
and corridor.
1. TOD District or Corridor Master Plan. Master plan approval shall be required for:
a. Development or land division applications which involve more than five-tw0 or more acres of land er -fort
d,.,oia ,46; or
b. Modifications to a valid master plan approval which involve one or more of the following:
i. An increase in dwelling unit density which exceeds five percent of approved density;
ii. An increase in commercial gross floor area of ten percent or two thousand square feet, whichever is
greater;
iv. A change in the type and location of streets, accessways, and parking areas where off -site traffic
would be affected; or
v. A modification of a condition imposed as part of the master plan approval.
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2. Site Plan, LandGGaping and GGRGtFWGt ' M DI and Architectural Review A
pproval. The provisions of Chapter
17.72, Site Plan, LandSGaping and GGRstFuGtion Plan and Architectural Review Appreral roval, shall apply to
permitted and limited uses within the TOD district and corridor. For develep_Site Plan and Ar hite t arl
Review or land d+v+siea- applications involving meFe than f-etwo or more acres of land
units, a
master plan approval, as provided in this chapter, shall be approved prior to, or concurrently with, a site plan,
Site Plan and Architectural Review application.
3. Land Division. Partitions and subdivisions shall be reviewed as provided in Title 16, Subdivisions. For a land
division application involving two or more acres of land, a master plan approval as pr vo ided in this chapter h II
be approved prior to, or concurrently with, a land division application
4. Conditional Use. Conditional uses shall be reviewed as provided in Chapter 17.76, Conditional Use Permits.
B. Submittal Requirements. A master plan shall include the following elements:
1 Introduction. A written narrative describing
a. Duration of the Master Plan
b Site Location Map-
c. Land Use and minimum and maximum residential densities oroposed-
d. Identification of other approved master plans within the project grog (100
11. Site Analysis Map A map and written narrative of the project area addressing site amenities and
challenges on the project site and adjacent lands within 100 feet of the project site
a. Master Utility Plan. A plan and narrative addressing existing end proposed utilities
extensions for water, sanitary sewer storm water gas Plat +ricity, a +
- wIlw Al I
irrigation
b. Adjacent Land Use Plan A map identifying adiacent land uses and structures within 100 feet
of the project perimeter and remedies for preservation of livability of adjacent land uses
111. Circulation Plan A plan and written_ narrative addressing section 17 67 040 Circulation and Access
Standards.
iv, Site Plan. A plan and narrative addressing section 17-67.050 Site-De ign Standards The Site Plan
V. Recreation & Open Space Plan. A plan and narrative addressing section 17 67 060 Public Parks and
Open Space Design Standards
V1. Building Design Plan. A written narrative and illustrations addressing section 17 67 070 Building
Design Standards.
} — Transit Plan. A plan identifying proposed or future transit facilities (if any
Viii. Environmental Plan. A plan identifying environmental conditions Inh +I r
environmental - - - -- -- i C1J yYG �I lands. nyuu hazard
areas groundwater conditions, and hazardous sites on and adjacent to the proiert site
Applications shall be submitted as required in Chapter 17.05 of this code. (Ord. 1815 §1 (part), Exh. B(part), 2000).
17.66.040 Parks and open spaces.
Common park and open space shall be provided for all residential development within a TOD district or corridor as per
Section 17.67.060. (Ord. 1815 §1 (part), Exh. B(part), 2000).
17.66.050 Application approval criteria.
A. TOD District or Corridor Master Plan. A master plan shall be approved when the approval authority finds that the
following criteria are satisfied or can be shown to be inapplicable:
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1. Sections 17.65.040 and 17.65.050, relating to the TOD district;
2. Sections 17.65.060 and 17.65.070, relating to the TOD corridor;
3. Chapter 17.67, Design Standards - -TOD District and TOD Corridor;
4. Chapter 17.60, General Regulations, unless superseded by Sections 17.65.040 through 17.65.070;
5. Section 17.65.050, Table 3 TOD Di trict and Corridor Parkins Standards and Chapter 17.64, Off - Street
Parking and Loading;
6. Chapter 17.70, Historic Preservation Overlay Zone; and
7. Chapter 17.76, Conditional Use Permits, for any conditional uses proposed as part of the master plan.
B. Site Plan, and Ar hit t it I R vi w Approval. A
Site Plan and Architectural Review application shall be approved when the approval authority finds that
the following criteria are satisfied or can be shown to be inapplicable:
1. The provisions of Chapter 17.72, Site Plan,
LandSGaping and and Architectural Review
Appr-eva{ r v I, shall be satisfied; and
2. The proposed improvements comply with the approved TOD district or corridor master plan for the property,
roc_ ui ; and
3. Chapter 17.67, Design Standards - -TOD district and TOD corridor.
C. Land Division. A land division application shall be approved when the approval authority finds that the following criteria
are satisfied or can be shown to be inapplicable:
1. The provisions of Title 16 -- Subdivisions; and
2. The proposed land division complies with the approved TOD district or corridor master plan for the property, if
recce; and
3. Chapter 17.67, Design Standards - -TOD district and TOD corridor.
D. Conditional Use,
1. A conditional use application shall be approved when the approval authority finds that the following criteria are
satisfied or can be shown to be inapplicable:
a. The provisions of Chapter 17.76, Conditional Use Permits; and
b. The proposed conditional use complies with the approved TOD district or corridor master plan for the
property if required; and
c. Chapter 17.67, Design Standards - -TOD District and TOD Corridor.
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2. A conditional use application shall not be required for a conditional use which was approved as part of a valid
master plan approval as provided in Section 17.66.050(A). (Ord. 1815 §1 (part), Exh. B(part), 2000).
17.66.060 Conditions of approval.
The approval authority may apply reasonable conditions of approval to ensure that the applicable standards of this code
are satisfied. (Ord. 1815 §1 (part), Exh. B(part), 2000).
17.66.070 Approval expiration.
A. Application approvals granted according to the provisions of this chapter shall expire and become void one year from
the date on which they were issued unless:
1. An application for extension is filed and approved subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.05; or
2. Building permits for the development have been issued and construction diligently pursued to initiate
construction.
B. If the time limit for development expired and no extension has been granted, the application shall be void. (Ord. 1941
§5, 2010; Ord. 1815 §1 (part), Exh. B(part), 2000).
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Chapter 17.67
DESIGN STANDARDS - -TOD DISTRICT AND TOD CORRIDOR
Sections:
17.67.010 Purpose.
17.67.020 Area of application.
17.67.030 Conflict with other regulations.
17.67.040 Circulation and access standards.
17.67.050 Site design standards.
17.67.060 Public parks and open space design standards.
17.67.070 Building design standards.
17.67.040 Circulation and access standards.
A. Public Street Standards.
1. Except for specific transportation facilities identified in a TOD district or corridor master plan, the street
dimensional standards set forth in the City of Central Point Department of Public Workc Standard
Specifications and Uniform Standard Details for Public Works Construction, Section 300, Street
Construction shown in Tame 1 d Pigu%4.shall apply for all development located within the TOD district and
for development within the TOD corridor which is approved according to the provisions in Section 17.65.020 and
Chapter 17.66.
2. Block perimeters shall not exceed eae-two thousand six hkwdrev feet measured along the public street right -
of -way.
3. Block lengths for public streets shall not exceed #+v- -six hundred feet between through streets, measured
along street right -of -way.
4. Public alleys or major off - street bike /pedestrian pathways, designed as provided in this chapter, may be used
to meet the block length or perimeter standards of this section.
5. The standards for block perimeters and lengths shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary based on
findings that strict compliance with the standards is not reasonably practicable or appropriate due to:
a. Topographic constraints;
b. Existing development patterns on abutting property which preclude the logical connection of streets or
accessways;
c. Railroads;
d. Traffic safety concerns;
e. Functional and operational needs to create a large building; or
f. Protection of significant natural resources.
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6. All utility lines shall be underground but utility vault access lids may be located in the sidewalk area.
7. Connections shall be provided between new streets in a TOD district or corridor and existing local and minor
collector streets.
8. Pedestrian /Bike Accessways Within Public Street Right -of -Way.
a. Except for specific accessway facilities identified in a TOD district or corridor master plan, the following
accessway dimensional standards set forth in the City of Central Point Department of Public Works
Standard Specifications and Uniform Standard Details for Public Works Construction Section
300, Street Construction in 1 and Figure 1 shall apply for any development located within the TOD
district and for development within the TOD corridor which is approved according to the provisions in
Section 17.65.020 and Chapter 17.66.
b. In transit station areas, one or more pedestrian - scaled amenities shall be required with every one
hundred square feet of the sidewalk area, including but not limited to:
i. Street furniture;
ii. Plantings;
iii. Distinctive paving;
iv. Drinking fountains; and
v. Sculpture.
c. Sidewalks adjacent to undeveloped parcels may be temporary.
d. Public street, driveway, loading area, and surface parking lot crossings shall be clearly marked and with
textured accent paving or painted stripes.
e. The different zones of a sidewalk should be articulated using special paving or concrete scoring.
9. Public Off - Street Accessways.
a. Pedestrian accessways and greenways should be provided as needed to supplement pedestrian routes
along public streets.
b. Off - street pedestrian accessways shall incorporate all of the following design criteria:
i. The applicable standards in the City of Central Point Department of Public Works Standard
Specifications and Uniform Standard Details for Public Works Construction Section 300
Street ConstructionTw,� R F�:
ii. Minimum ten -foot vertical clearance;
iii. Minimum twenty -foot horizontal barrier clearance for pathway;
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iv. Asphalt, concrete, gravel, or wood chip surface as approved by the City, with a compacted
subgrade;
V. Nonskid boardwalks if wetland construction is necessary; and
vi. Minimum one hundred square feet of trailhead area at intersections with other pedestrian
improvements. A trail map sign shall be provided at this location.
c. Minor off - street trails shall be a minimum of five feet wide, have a minimum vertical clearance of eight
feet, a minimum two -foot horizontal clearance from edge of pathway and be constructed of gravel or wood
chips, with a compacted subgrade.
B. Parking Lot Driveways.
1. Parking lot driveways that link public streets and /or private streets with parking stalls shall be designed as
private streets, unless one of the following is met.
a. The parking lot driveway is less than one hundred feet long;
b. The parking lot driveway serves one or two residential units; or
c. The parking lot driveway provides direct access to angled parking stalls.
2. The number and width of driveways and curb cuts should be minimized and consolidated when possible.
3. Where possible, parking lots for new development shall be designed to provide vehicular and pedestrian
connections to adjacent sites.
4. Large driveways should use distinctive paving patterns.
C. On -Site Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation. Attractive access routes for pedestrian travel should be provided by:
1. Reducing distances between destinations or activity areas such as public sidewalks and building entrances.
Where appropriate, develop pedestrian routes through sites and buildings to supplement the public right -of -way;
2. Providing an attractive, convenient pedestrian accessway to building entrances;
3. Bridging across barriers and obstacles such as fragmented pathway systems, wide streets, heavy vehicular
traffic, and changes in level by connecting pedestrian pathways with clearly marked crossings and inviting
sidewalk design;
4. Integrating signage and lighting system which offers interest and safety for pedestrians;
5. Connecting parking areas and destinations with pedestrian paths identified through use of distinctive paving
materials, pavement stripings, grade separations, or landscaping. (Ord. 1815 §1 (part), Exh. C(part), 2000).
* Edoter's Nete� Table 1, Design Standards, and Figure 1, StFeet Gro-ss S-eGti()RS, aFe OR file OR the p!aRRlRg departrneRt.-
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17.67.050 Site design standards. The following standards and criteria shall be addressed in the master plan land
division, and /or site plan review process:
A RerpeGt fnr Existing F •r+ d n Site Feat, Adjacent Off-Site Structures and Uses 4
mo`io during lon` division un. r site des .'
gn All off-site structures including septic systems drain fields and domestic wells
(within 100 feet) shall be identified and addressed in the master plan land division or std plan Pr_QQpss in a manner that
preserves and enhances the livability and future development needs of off -site struct - ec and es consistent With the
purpose of the TOD district and to improve the overall relationship of a development or an individual building to the
surrounding context.
B. Natural Features.
1. Buildings should be sited to preserve significant trees.
2. Buildings should be sited to avoid or lessen the impact of development on environmentally critical areas such
as steep slopes, wetlands, and stream corridors.
3. Whenever possible, wetlands, groves, and natural areas should be maintained as public preserves and as
open space opportunities in neighborhoods.
C. Topography.
1. Buildings and other site improvements should reflect, rather than obscure, natural topography.
2. Buildings and parking lots should be designed to fit into hillsides, for instance, reducing the need for grading
and filling.
3. Where neighboring buildings have responded to similar topographic conditions on their sites in a consistent
and positive way, similar treatment for the new structure should be considered.
D. Solar Orientation.
1. The building design, massing and orientation should enhance solar exposure for the project, taking advantage
of the climate of Central Point for sun - tempered design.
2. Where possible, the main elevation should be facing within twenty -five degrees of due south.
3. In residential developments, the location of rooms should be considered in view of solar exposure, e.g.,
primary living spaces should be oriented south, but a west facing kitchen should be avoided as it may result in
summer overheating.
4. Outdoor spaces should be strategically sited for solar access and the cooling summer winds.
5. Shadow impacts, particularly in winter, on adjacent buildings and outdoor spaces should be avoided.
E. Existing Buildings on the Site.
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1. Where a new building shares the site with an admirable existing building or is a major addition to such a
building, the design of the new building should be compatible with the original.
2. New buildings proposed for existing neighborhoods with a well- defined and desirable character should be
compatible with or complement the architectural character and siting pattern of neighboring buildings.
F. New Prominent Structures.
1. Key public or civic buildings, such as community centers, churches, schools, libraries, post offices, and
museums, should be placed in prominent locations, such as fronting on public squares or where pedestrian
street vistas terminate, in order to serve as landmarks and to symbolically reinforce their importance.
G. Views. The massing of individual buildings should be adjusted to preserve important views while benefiting new and
existing occupants and surrounding neighborhoods.
H. Adjoining Uses and Adjacent Services.
1. When more intensive uses, such as neighborhood commercial or multifamily dwellings, are within or adjacent
to existing single - family neighborhoods, care should be taken to minimize the impact of noise, lighting, and traffic
on adjacent dwellings.
2. Activity or equipment areas should be strategically located to avoid disturbing adjacent residents.
3. All on -site service areas, loading zones and outdoor storage areas, waste storage, disposal facilities,
transformer and utility vaults, and similar activities shall be located in an area not visible from a street or urban
space.
4. Screening shall be provided for activities areas and equipment that will create noise, such as loading and
vehicle areas, air conditioning units, heat pumps, exhaust fans, and garbage compactors, to avoid disturbing
adjacent residents.
5. Group mailboxes are limited to the number of houses on any given block of development. Only those boxes
serving the units may be located on the block. Multiple units of mailboxes may be combined within a centrally
located building of four walls that meets the design guidelines for materials, entrance, roof form, windows, etc.
The structure must have lighting both inside and out.
I. Transitions in Density.
1. Higher density, attached dwelling developments shall minimize impact on adjacent existing lower density,
single - family dwelling neighborhoods by adjusting height, massing and materials and /or by providing adequate
buffer strips with vegetative screens.
2. Adequate buffer strips with vegetative screens shall be placed to mitigate the impact of higher density
development on adjacent lower density development.
3. New residential buildings within fifty feet of existing low density residential development shall be no higher than
thirty -five feet and shall be limited to single - family detached or attached units, duplexes, triplexes or four - plexes.
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4. New commercial buildings within fifty feet of existing low density residential development shall be no higher
than forty -five feet.
5. Dwellings types in a TOD district or corridor shall be mixed to encourage interaction among people of varying
backgrounds and income levels.
6. Zoning changes should occur mid - block, not at the street centerline to ensure that compatible building types
face along streets and within neighborhoods. When dissimilar building types face each other across the street
because the zoning change is at the street centerline or more infill housing is desired (for instance, duplexes
across the street from single dwellings), design shall ensure similarity in massing, setback, and character.
7. Density should be increased incrementally, to buffer existing neighborhoods from incompatible building types
or densities. Sequence density, generally, as follows: large lot single dwelling, small lot single dwelling, duplex,
townhomes, courtyard multifamily apartments, large multifamily apartments, and mixed use buildings.
J. Parking.
1. Parking Lot Location.
a. Off - street surface parking lots shall be located to the side or rear of buildings. Parking at midblock or
behind buildings is preferred.
b. Off - street surface parking lots shall not be located between a front facade of a building and a public
street.
c. If a building adjoins streets or accessways on two or more sides, off - street parking shall be allowed
between the building and the pedestrian route in the following order of priority:
1 st. Accessways;
2nd. Streets that are nontransit streets;
3rd. Streets that are transit streets.
d. Parking lots and garages should not be located within twenty feet of a street corner.
2. Design.
a. All perimeter and interior landscaped areas must have protective curbs along the edges. Trees must
have adequate protection from car doors and bumpers.
b. A portion of the standard parking space may be landscaped instead of paved. The landscaped area may
be up to two feet in front of the space as measured from a line parallel to the direction of the bumper of a
vehicle using the space. Landscaping must be groundcover plants. The landscaping does not apply
towards any perimeter or interior parking lot landscaping requirements, but does count towards any overall
site landscaping requirement.
c. In order to control dust and mud, all vehicle areas must be paved.
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d. All parking areas must be striped in conformance with the city of Central Point parking dimension
standards.
e. Thoughtful siting of parking and vehicle access should be used to minimize the impact of automobiles on
the pedestrian environment, adjacent properties, and pedestrian safety.
f. Large parking lots should be divided into smaller areas, using, for example, landscaping or special
parking patterns.
g. Parking should be located in lower or upper building levels or in less visible portions of site.
3. Additional Standards for LMR, MMR, and HMR Zones.
a. When parking must be located to the side of buildings, parking frontage should be limited to
approximately fifty percent of total site frontage.
b. Where possible, alleys should be used to bring the vehicle access to the back of the site.
4. For parking structures, see Section 17.67.070(H).
K. Landscaping.
1. Perimeter Screening and Planting.
a. Landscaped buffers should be used to achieve sufficient screening while still preserving views to allow
areas to be watched and guarded by neighbors.
b. Landscaping should be used to screen and buffer unsightly uses and to separate such incompatible uses
as parking areas and waste storage and pickup areas.
2. Parking Lot Landscaping and Screening.
a. Parking areas shall be screened with landscaping, fences, walls or a combination thereof.
i. Trees shall be planted on the parking area perimeter and shall be spaced at thirty feet on center.
ii. Live shrubs and ground cover plants shall be planted in the landscaped area.
iii. Each tree shall be located in a four foot by four foot minimum planting area.
iv. Shrub and groundcover beds shall be three -feet wide minimum.
v. Trees and shrubs must be fully protected from potential damage by vehicles.
b. Surface parking areas shall provide perimeter parking lot landscaping adjacent to a street that meets one
of the following standards:
i. A five - foot -wide planting strip between the right -of -way and the parking area. The planting strip may
be interrupted by pedestrian - accessible and vehicular accessways. Planting strips shall be planted
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with an evergreen hedge. Hedges shall be no less than thirty -six inches and no more than forty -eight
inches in height at maturity. Hedges and other landscaping shall be planted and maintained to afford
adequate sight distance for vehicles entering and exiting the parking lot;
ii. A solid decorative wall or fence a minimum of thirty -six inches and a maximum of forty -eight inches
in height parallel to and not closer than two feet from the edge of right -of -way. The area between the
wall or fence and the pedestrian accessway shall be landscaped. The required wall or screening shall
be designed to allow for access to the site and sidewalk by pedestrians and shall be constructed and
maintained to afford adequate sight distance as described above for vehicles entering and exiting the
parking lot;
iii. A transparent screen or grille forty -eight inches in height parallel to the edge of right -of -way. A two -
foot minimum planting strip shall be located either inside the screen, or between the screen and the
edge of right -of -way. The planting strip shall be planted with a hedge or other landscaping. Hedges
shall be a minimum thirty -six inches and a maximum of forty inches in height at maturity.
c. Gaps in a building's frontage on a pedestrian street that are adjacent to off - street parking areas and
which exceed sixty -five feet in length shall be reduced to no more than sixty -five feet in length through use
of a minimum eight- foot -high screen wall. The screen wall shall be solid, grill, mesh or lattice that obscure at
least thirty percent of the interior view (e.g., at least thirty percent solid material to seventy percent
transparency).
d. Parking Area Interior Landscaping.
i. Amount of Landscaping. All surface parking areas with more than ten spaces must provide interior
landscaping complying with one or both of the standards stated below.
(A) Standard 1. Interior landscaping must be provided at the rate of twenty square feet per stall.
At least one tree must be planted for every two hundred square feet of landscaped area.
Groundcover plants must completely cover the remainder of the landscaped area.
(B) Standard 2. One tree must be provided for every four parking spaces. If surrounded by
cement, the tree planting area must have a minimum dimension of four feet. If surrounded by
asphalt, the tree planting area must have a minimum dimension of three feet.
ii. Development Standards for Parking Area Interior Landscaping.
(A) All landscaping must comply with applicable standards. Trees and shrubs must be fully
protected from potential damage by vehicles.
(B) Interior parking area landscaping must be dispersed throughout the parking area. Some
trees may be grouped, but the groups must be dispersed.
(C) Perimeter landscaping may not substitute for interior landscaping. However, interior
landscaping may join perimeter landscaping as long as it extends four feet or more into the
parking area from the perimeter landscape line.
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(D) Parking areas that are thirty feet or less in width may locate their interior landscaping around
the edges of the parking area. Interior landscaping placed along an edge is in addition to any
required perimeter landscaping.
3. Landscaping Near Buildings. Landscaping shall serve as a screen or buffer to soften the appearance of
structures or uses such as parking lots or large blank walls, or to increase the attractiveness of common open
spaces.
4. Service Areas. Service areas, loading zones, waste disposal or storage areas must be fully screened from
public view.
Prohibited screening includes chainlink fencing with or without slats.
a. Acceptable screening includes:
i. A six -foot masonry enclosure, decorative metal fence enclosure, a wood enclosure; or other
approved materials complementary to adjacent buildings; or
ii. A six -foot solid hedge or other plant material screening as approved.
5. Street Trees. Street trees shall be required along both sides of all public streets with a spacing of twenty feet
to forty feet on center depending on the mature width of the tree crown, and planted a minimum of two feet from
the back of curb. Trees in the right -of -way or sidewalk easements shall be approved according to size, quality,
tree well design, if applicable, and irrigation shall be required. Tree species shall be chosen from the city of
Central Point approved street tree list.
L. Lighting.
1. Minimum Lighting Levels. Minimum lighting levels shall be provided for public safety in all urban spaces open
to public circulation.
a. A minimum average light level of one and two- tenths footcandles is required for urban spaces and
sidewalks.
b. Metal- halide or lamps with similar color, temperature and efficiency ratings shall be used for general
lighting at building exteriors, parking areas, and urban spaces. Sodium -based lamp elements are not
allowed.
c. Maximum lighting levels should not exceed six footcandles at intersections or one and one -half
footcandles in parking areas.
2. Fixture Design in Public Rights -of -Way.
a. Pedestrian scale street lighting shall be provided including all pedestrian streets along arterials, major
collectors, minor collectors and local streets.
b. Pedestrian street lights shall be no taller than twenty feet along arterials and collectors, and sixteen feet
along local streets.
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3. On -Site Lighting. Lighting shall be incorporated into the design of a project so that it reinforces the pedestrian
environment, provides continuity to an area, and enhances the drama and presence of architectural features.
Street lighting should be provided along sidewalks and in medians. Selected street light standards should be
appropriately scaled to the pedestrian environment. Adequate illumination should be provided for building entries,
corners of buildings, courtyards, plazas and walkways.
a. Accessways through surface parking lots shall be well lighted with fixtures no taller than twenty feet.
b. Locate and design exterior lighting of buildings, signs, walkways, parking lots, and other areas to avoid
casting light on nearby properties.
c. Fixture height and lighting levels shall be commensurate with their intended use and function and shall
assure compatibility with neighboring land uses. Baffles shall be incorporated to minimize glare and to focus
lighting on its intended area.
d. Additional pedestrian- oriented site lighting including step lights, well lights and bollards shall be provided
along all courtyard lanes, alleys and off - street bike and pedestrian pathways.
e. In addition to lighting streets, sidewalks, and public spaces, additional project lighting is encouraged to
highlight and illuminate building entrances, landscaping, parks, and special features.
M. Signs.
1. The provisions of this section are to be used in conjunction with the city sign regulations in the Central Point
Sign Code, Chapter 15.24. The sign requirements in Chapter 15.24 shall govern in the TOD district and corridor
with the exception of the following:
a. The types of signs permitted shall be limited only to those signs described in this chapter.
b. All signs in the TOD district and corridor shall comply with the design standards described in this chapter.
c. Decorative exterior murals are allowed and are subject to review and criteria by planning commission or
architectural review committee appointed by city council.
d. Signs that use images and icons to identify store uses and products are encouraged.
e. Projecting signs located to address the pedestrian are encouraged.
2. Sign Require ents.
Sign Type LMR, MMR, HMR (a), C, and OS Zones EC and GC Zones
Freestanding
Maximum
Number 1
Height 4 feet.
Sign area per 16 square feet.
building face
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120 feet.
X50 square feet.
Total sign area - -all 32 square feet. 100 square feet.
building faces
Location At entry point(s) to housing complex or Outside of the public right -of -way.
subdivision.
Wall and Projecting
Maximum
Number 1 No limit.
Height Lowest part at least 8 feet above underlying Lowest part at least 8 feet above underlying
grade for projecting signs. grade for projecting signs.
Sign area per 8 square feet. 1 -1/2 square feet with a maximum of 50
building face square feet per sign.
Total sign area - -all 16 square feet. .25 square feet per lineal foot of building
building faces perimeter.
Location Signs shall not project more than 4 feet from a Signs shall not project more than 4 feet from
building wall unless attached to a canopy. a building unless attached to a canopy.
Temporary
Maximum
Number
Height
A maximum of 2 lawn signs are permitted. All 4
other temporary signs are not permitted.
3 feet maximum. 4 feet for fr i
t d
Sign area per face
6 square feet.
Total sign area - -all
24 square feet.
faces
Location
Outside of the street right -of -way.
Time limit
120 days.
Directional
Maximum
Number
1 sign per driveway.
Height
3 feet.
Sign area per
6 square feet.
building face
Total sign area - -all
24 square feet.
building faces
Location
Adjacent to private driveway or sidewalk.
Total Sign Area Per
8 square feet in LMR
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ees an ng signs and up to
parapet or roof eaves for wall signs.
32 square feet.
64 square feet.
Outside of the street right -of -way.
120 days.
2 signs per driveway.
3 feet.
6 square feet.
32 square feet.
Adjacent to private driveway or sidewalk.
.25 square feet per lineal foot of building
Lot
32 square feet in MMR, HMR, C, and OS.
perimeter.
All sign faces
Note:
* For ground floor commercial uses in HMR.
** For residential uses in HMR.
3. Sign materials.
a. The base materials for a freestanding sign shall be natural materials including stone, brick, or aggregate.
b. Signs and supporting structural elements shall be constructed of metal or stone with wood or metal
informational lettering. No plastics or synthetic material shall be allowed, except for projecting awning signs,
which may be canvas or similar fabric.
c. Sign lettering shall be limited to sixteen inches maximum in height.
d. Sign illumination shall be limited to external illumination to include conventional lighting and neon, if neon
is applied to the sign plane area. Internally illuminated signs are prohibited.
4. Prohibited Signs.
a. Internally - illuminated signs;
b. Roof signs;
c. Reader boards;
d. Sidewalk A -board signs;
e. Flashing signs;
f. Electronic message /image signs;
g. Bench signs;
h. Balloons or streamers;
i. Temporary commercial banners. (Ord. 1815 §1 (part), Exh. C(part), 2000).
17.67.060 Public parks and open space design standards.
A. General. Parks and open spaces shall be provided in the TOD districts and TOD corridors and shall be designed to
accommodate a variety of activities ranging from active play to passive contemplation for all ages and accessibility.
B. Parks and Open Space Location.
1. Parks and open spaces shall be located within walking distance of all those living, working, and shopping in
TOD districts.
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2. Parks and open spaces shall be easily and safely accessed by pedestrians and bicyclists.
3. For security purposes, parks and open spaces shall be visible from nearby residences, stores or offices.
4. Parks and open space shall be available for both passive and active use by people of all ages.
5. Parks and open space in predominantly residential neighborhoods shall be located so that windows from the
living areas (kitchens, family rooms, living rooms but not bedrooms or bathrooms) of a minimum of four
residences face onto it.
C. Parks and Open Space Amount and Size.
1. Common open spaces will vary in size depending on their function and location.
2. The total amount of common open space provided in a TOD district or corridor shall be adequate to meet the
needs of those projected (at the time of build out) to live, work, shop, and recreate there.
3. All TOD projects requiring master plans shall be required to reserve, improve and /or establish parks and open
space which, excluding schools and civic plazas, meet or exceed the following requirements:
a. For single - family detached and attached residences, including duplex units, townhouses and row houses:
four hundred square feet for each dwelling.
b. For multifamily residences, including multistory apartments, garden apartments, and senior housing: six
hundred square feet for each dwelling.
c. Nonresidential development: at least ten percent of the development's site area.
D. Parks and Open Space Design.
1. Parks and open spaces shall include a combination garbage /recycling bin and a drinking fountain at a
frequency of one combination garbage /recycling bin and one drinking fountain per site or one combination
garbage /recycling bin and one drinking fountain per two acres, whichever is less, and at least two of the following
improvements:
a. Benches or a seating wall;
b. Public art such as a statue;
c. Water feature or decorative fountain;
d. Children's play structure including swing and slide;
e. Gazebo or picnic shelter;
f. Picnic tables with barbecue;
g. Open or covered outdoor sports court for one or more of the following: tennis, skateboard, basketball,
volleyball, badminton, racquetball, handball /paddleball; or
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h. Open or covered outdoor swimming and /or wading pool or play fountain suitable for children to use; or
i. Outdoor athletic fields for one or more of the following: baseball, softball, Little League, soccer.
2. All multifamily buildings that exceed twenty -five units and may house children shall provide at least one
children's play structure on site.
3. For safety and security purposes, parks and open spaces shall be adequately illuminated. (Ord. 1815 §1 (part),
Exh. C(part), 2000).
17.67.070 Building design standards.
A. General Design Requirements.
1. In recognition of the need to use natural resources carefully and with maximum benefit, the use of "sustainable
design" practices is strongly encouraged. In consideration of the climate and ecology of the Central Point area, a
variety of strategies can be used to effectively conserve energy and resources:
a. Natural ventilation;
b. Passive heating and cooling;
c. Daylighting;
d. Sun - shading devices for solar control;
e. Water conservation;
f. Appropriate use of building mass and materials; and
g. Careful integration of landscape and buildings. It is recommended that an accepted industry standard
such as the U.S., Green Building Council's LEEDTM program be used to identify the most effective
strategies. (Information on the LEEDTM program can be obtained from the U.S. Green Building Council's
website www.usgbc.org.)
2. All development along pedestrian routes shall be designed to encourage use by pedestrians by providing a
safe, comfortable, and interesting walking environment.
3. Convenient, direct and identifiable building access shall be provided to guide pedestrians between pedestrian
streets, accessways, transit facilities and adjacent buildings.
4. Adequate operable windows or roof - lights should be provided for ventilation and summer heat dissipation.
B. Architectural Character.
1. General.
a. The architectural characteristics of surrounding buildings, including historic buildings, should be
considered, especially if a consistent pattern is already established by similar or complementary building
articulation, building scale and proportions, setbacks, architectural style, roof forms, building details and
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fenestration patterns, or materials. In some cases, the existing context is riot well defined, or may be
undesirable. In such cases, a well- designed new project can establish a pattern or identity from which future
development can take its cues.
b. Certain buildings, because of their size, purpose or location, should be given prominence and distinct
architectural character, reflective of their special function or position. Examples of these special buildings
include theaters, hotels, cultural centers, and civic buildings.
c. Attention should be paid to the following architectural elements:
i. Building forms and massing;
ii. Building height;
iii. Rooflines and parapet features;
iv. Special building features (e.g., towers, arcades, entries, canopies, signs, and artwork);
v. Window size, orientation and detailing;
vi. Materials and color; and
vii. The building's relationship to the site, climate, topography and surrounding buildings.
2. Commercial and High Mix Residential.
a. Buildings shall be built to the sidewalk edge for a minimum of seventy -five percent of their site's primary
street frontage along collector and arterial streets in C, EC, GC, and HMR zones unless the use is primarily
residential or the activity that constitutes the request for increased setback is intended to increase
pedestrian activity, i.e., pedestrian plaza or outdoor seating area.
b. Commercial structures and multi - dwellings should be sited and designed to provide a sensitive transition
to adjacent lower density residential structures, with consideration for the scale, bulk, height, setback, and
architectural character of adjacent single - family dwellings.
c. In multi - dwelling structures, the plan layout, orientation and window treatment of the building design
should not infringe upon the privacy of other adjacent dwellings.
C. Building Entries.
1. General.
a. The orientation of building entries shall:
i. Orient the primary entrance toward the street rather than the parking lot;
ii. Connect the building's main entrance to the sidewalk with a well - defined pedestrian walkway.
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b. Building facades over two hundred feet in length facing a street shall provide two or more public building
entrances off the street.
c. All entries fronting a pedestrian accessway shall be sheltered with a minimum four -foot overhang or
shelter.
d. An exception to any part of the requirements of this section shall be allowed upon finding that:
i. The slope of the land between the building and the pedestrian street is greater than 1:12 for more
than twenty feet and that a more accessible pedestrian route to the building is available from a
different side of the building; or
ii. The access is to a courtyard or clustered development and identified pedestrian accessways are
provided through a parking lot to directly connect the building complex to the most appropriate major
pedestrian route(s).
2. Commercial and High Mix Residential.
a. For nonresidential buildings, or nonresidential portions of mixed -use buildings, main building entrances
fronting on pedestrian streets shall remain open during normal business hours for that building.
b. Nonresidential and mixed -use buildings fronting a pedestrian street shall have at least one main building
entrance oriented to the pedestrian street.
i. Such an entrance shall not require a pedestrian to first pass through a garage, parking lot, or loading
area to gain access to the entrance off or along the pedestrian street, but the entrance may be
through a porch, breezeway, arcade, antechamber, portico, outdoor plaza, or similar architectural
feature.
ii. If a building has frontage on more than one street, the building shall provide a main building
entrance oriented to at least one of the streets, or a single entrance at the street intersection.
iii. A building may have more than one main building entrance oriented to a street, and may have
other entrances facing off - street parking and loading areas.
3. Residential.
a. The main entrance of each primary structure should face the street the site fronts on, except on corner
lots, where the main entrance may face either of the streets or be oriented to the corner. For attached
dwellings, duplexes, and multi - dwellings that have more than one main entrance, only one main entrance
needs to meet this guideline. Entrances that face a shared landscaped courtyard are exempt.
b. Residential buildings fronting on a street shall have an entrance to the building opening on to the street.
i. Single- family detached, attached and row house /townhouse residential units fronting on a
pedestrian street shall have separate entries to each dwelling unit directly from the street.
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ii. Ground floor and upper story dwelling units in a multifamily building fronting a street may share one
or more building entries accessible directly from the street, and shall not be accessed through a side
yard except for an accessory unit to a single - family detached dwelling.
c. The main entrances to houses and buildings should be prominent, interesting, and pedestrian - accessible.
A porch should be provided to shelter the main entrance and create a transition from outdoor to indoor
space.
d. Generally, single - dwelling porches should be at least eight feet wide and five feet deep and covered by a
roof supported by columns or brackets. If the main entrance is to more than one dwelling unit, the covered
area provided by the porch should be at least twelve feet wide and five feet deep.
e. If the front porch projects out from the building, it should have a roof pitch which matches the roof pitch of
the house. If the porch roof is a deck or balcony, it may be flat.
f. Building elevation changes are encouraged to make a more prominent entrance. The maximum elevation
for the entrance should not be more than half -a -story in height, or six feet from grade, whichever is less.
g. The front entrance of a multi - dwelling complex should get architectural emphasis, to create both interest
and ease for visual identification.
D. Building Facades.
1. General.
a. All building frontages greater than forty feet in length shall break any flat, monolithic facade by including
discernible architectural elements such as, but not limited to: bay windows, recessed entrances and
windows, display windows, cornices, bases, pilasters, columns or other architectural details or articulation
combined with changes in materials, so as to provide visual interest and a sense of division, in addition to
creating community character and pedestrian scale. The overall design shall recognize that the simple relief
provided by window cutouts or sills on an otherwise flat facade, in and of itself, does not meet the
requirements of this subsection.
b. Building designs that result in a street frontage with a uniform and monotonous design style, roofline or
facade treatment should be avoided.
c. Architectural detailing, such as but not limited to: trellis, long overhangs, deep inset windows; should be
incorporated to provide sun - shading from the summer sun.
d. To balance horizontal features on longer facades, vertical building elements shall be emphasized.
e. The dominant feature of any building frontage that is visible from a pedestrian street or public open space
shall be the habitable area with its accompanying windows and doors. Parking lots, garages, and solid wall
facades (e.g., warehouses) shall not dominate a pedestrian street frontage.
f. Developments shall be designed to encourage informal surveillance of streets and other public spaces by
maximizing sight lines between the buildings and the street.
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g. All buildings, of any type, constructed within any TOD district or corridor, shall be constructed with
exterior building materials and finishes that are of high quality to convey Permanence and durability.
h. The exterior walls of all building facades along pedestrian routes, including side or return facades, shall
be of suitable durable building materials including the following: stucco, stone, brick, terracotta, tile, cedar
shakes and shingles, beveled or ship -lap or other narrow - course horizontal boards or siding, vertical board -
and- batten siding, articulated architectural concrete or concrete masonry units (CMU), or similar materials
which are low maintenance, weather - resistant, abrasion - resistant, and easy to clean. Prohibited building
materials include the following: plain concrete, plain concrete block, corrugated metal, unarticulated board
siding (e.g., T1 -11 siding, plain plywood, sheet pressboard), Exterior Insulated Finish Systems (EIFS), and
similar quality, nondurable materials.
i. All visible building facades along or off a pedestrian route, including side or return facades, are to be
treated as part of the main building elevation and articulated in the same manner. Continuity of use of the
selected approved materials must be used on these facades.
j. Ground -floor openings in parking structures, except at points of access, must be covered with grills, mesh
or lattice that obscure at least thirty percent of the interior view (e.g., at least thirty percent solid material to
seventy percent transparency).
k. Appropriately scaled architectural detailing, such as but not limited to moldings or cornices, is
encouraged at the roofline of commercial building facades, and where such detailing is present, should be a
minimum of at least eight inches wide.
I. Compatible building designs along a street should be provided through similar massing (building facade,
height and width as well as the space between buildings) and frontage setbacks.
2. Commercial and High Mix Residential /Commercial.
a. In areas adjacent to the transit station, sidewalks in front of buildings shall be covered to at least eight
feet from building face to provide protection from sun and rain by use of elements such as: canopies,
arcades, or pergolas. Supports for these features shall not impede pedestrian traffic.
b. Canopies, overhangs or awnings shall be provided over entrances. Awnings at the ground level of
buildings are encouraged.
c. Awnings within the window bays (either above the main glass or the transom light) should not obscure or
distract from the appearance of significant architectural features. The color of the awning shall be
compatible with its attached building.
d. Ground floor windows shall meet the following criteria:
i. Darkly- tinted windows and mirrored windows that block two -way visibility are prohibited as ground
floor windows.
ii. On the ground floor, buildings shall incorporate large windows, with multi -pane windows and
transom lights above encouraged.
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iii. Ground floor building facades must contain unobscured windows for at least fifty percent of the wall
area and seventy -five percent of the wall length within the first ten to twelve feet of wall height.
iv. Lower windowsills shall not be more than three feet above grade except where interior floor levels
prohibit such placement, in which case the lower windowsill shall not be more than a maximum of four
feet above the finished exterior grade.
v. Windows shall have vertical emphasis in proportion. Horizontal windows may be created when a
combination of vertical windows is grouped together or when a horizontal window is divided by
mullions.
3. Residential.
a. The facades of single - family attached and detached residences (including duplexes, triplexes,
fourplexes, townhouses, and row houses) shall comply with the following standards:
i. No more than forty percent of the horizontal length of the ground floor front elevation of a single -
family detached or attached dwelling shall be an attached garage.
ii. When parking is provided in a garage attached to the primary structure and garage doors face the
street the front of the garage should not take up more than 40 percent of the front facade in plan, and
the garage should be set back at least ten feet from the front facade. If a porch is provided, the garage
may be set back 10 feet from the front of the porch. In addition, garage doors that are part of the
street - facing facade of a primary structure should not be more than square feet in area, and there
should not be more than one garage door for 16 feet of building frontage.
iii. Residential building elevations facing a pedestrian route shall not consist of undifferentiated blank
walls, but shall be articulated with architectural details such as windows, dormers, porch details,
balconies or bays.
iv. For any exterior wall which is within twenty feet of and facing onto a street or public open space
and which has an unobstructed view of that pedestrian street or public open space, at least twenty
percent of the ground floor wall area shall be comprised of either display area, windows, or doorways.
v. Architectural detailing is encouraged to provide variation among attached units. Architectural
detailing includes but is not limited to the following: the use of different exterior siding materials or trim,
shutters, different window types or sizes, varying roof lines, balconies or porches, and dormers. The
overall design shall recognize that color variation, in and of itself, does not meet the requirements of
this subsection.
vi. Fences or hedges in a front yard shall not exceed three feet in height. Side yard fencing shall not
exceed three feet in height between the front building facade and the street. Fences beyond the front
facade of the building in a sideyard or back yard and along a street, alley, property line, or
bike /pedestrian pathway shall not exceed four feet in height. Fences over four feet in height are not
permitted and hedges or vegetative screens in no case shall exceed six feet in height.
b. The facades of multifamily residences shall comply with the following standards:
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E. Roofs.
i. Building elevations, including the upper stories, facing a pedestrian route shall not consist of
undifferentiated blank walls, but shall be articulated with architectural detailing such as windows,
balconies, and dormers.
ii. For any exterior wall which is within twenty feet of and facing onto a pedestrian street or public open
space and which has an unobstructed view of that pedestrian street or public open space, at least
twenty percent of the ground floor wall area shall be comprised of either display area, windows, or
doorways.
iii. Arcades or awnings should be provided over sidewalks where ground floor retail or commercial
exists, to shelter pedestrians from sun and rain.
1. Commercial and High Mix Residential /Commercial.
a. Roof shapes, surface materials, colors, mechanical equipment and other penthouse functions should be
integrated into the total building design. Roof terraces and gardens are encouraged.
b. When the commercial structure has a flat parapet roof adjacent to pitched roof residential structures,
stepped parapets are encouraged so the appearance is a gradual transition of rooflines.
2. Residential.
a. Flat roofs with a parapet and cornice are allowed for multifamily residences in all TOD, LMR, MMR and
HMR districts, in which the minimum for sloped roofs is 5:12.
b. Flat roofs with a parapet and cornice are allowed for single - family attached and detached residences
(including duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, and row houses) in all TOD residential districts,
except the LMR zone.
c. For all residences with sloped roofs, the roof slope shall be at least 5:12, and no more than 12:12. Eaves
shall overhang building walls at a minimum twelve inches deep on all sides (front, back, sides) of a
residential structure.
d. Roof shapes, surface materials, colors, mechanical equipment and other penthouse functions should be
integrated into the total building design. Roof terraces and gardens are encouraged.
F. Exterior Building Lighting.
1. Commercial and High Mix Residential /Commercial.
a. Lighting of a building facade shall be designed to complement the architectural design. Lighting shall not
draw inordinate attention to the building.
i. Primary lights shall address public sidewalks and /or pedestrian plazas adjacent to the building.
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b. No exterior lighting shall be permitted above the second floor of buildings for the purpose of highlighting
the presence of the building if doing so would impact adjacent residential uses.
2. Residential.
a. Lighting shall not draw inordinate attention to the building facade.
b. Porch and entry lights are encouraged on all dwellings to create a safe and inviting pedestrian
environment at night.
c. No exterior lighting exceeding one hundred watts per fixture is permitted in any residential area.
G. Service Zones.
1. Buildings and sites shall be organized to group the utilitarian functions away from the public view.
2. Delivery and loading operations, mechanical equipment (HVAC), trash compacting /collection, and other utility
and service functions shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building(s) and the landscaping.
3. The visual and acoustic impacts of these functions, along with all wall- or ground- mounted mechanical,
electrical and communications equipment shall be out of view from adjacent properties and public pedestrian
streets.
4. Screening materials and landscape screens shall be architecturally compatible with and not inferior to the
principal materials of the building.
a. The visual impact of chimneys and equipment shall be minimized by the use of parapets, architectural
screening, rooftop landscaping, or by using other aesthetically pleasing methods of screening and reducing
the sound of such equipment.
H. Parking Structures.
1. Parking garage exteriors should be designed to visually respect and integrate with adjacent buildings.
2. Garage doors and entrances to parking areas should be located in a sensitive manner using single curb cuts
when possible.
3. Residential parking structures must comply with the facade requirements for residential developments. (Ord.
1815 §1 (part), Exh. C (part), 2000).
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ATTACHMENT "D - RESOLUTION"
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION FORWARDING A FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
TO APPROVE THE EASTSIDE TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
FILE NO. 12003
Applicant: City of Central Point;
WHEREAS, the City's Regional Plan Element establishes new minimum residential density standard and the
increased use of mixed - use /pedestrian - friendly development; and
WHEREAS, the City's Transportation System Plan establishes as a benchmark the increased use of mixed -
use /pedestrian - friendly development as a mitigation measure to decrease vehicle miles traveled as stated in the
2009 -2034 Regional Transportation Plan Alternative Measures; and
WHEREAS, the City's current Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District standards as set forth in Chapters
17.65 through 17.67 offer standards that meet the new minimum residential density requirement while
providing a mixed - use /pedestrian - friendly environment; and
WHEREAS, the Eastside Transit Oriented Development District contains a large percentage of the City's
buildable residential and commercial land inventory thus providing a meaningful opportunity to apply the new
residential density and mixed -use development requirements set forth in the Regional Plan Element.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Central Point Planning Commission, by this
Resolution No. , does hereby forward a favorable recommendation to the City Council to approve the
Eastside Transit Oriented Development District proposal. This recommendation is based on the findings as set
forth in Exhibit "A ", attached hereto by reference and incorporated herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission recommends, subsequent to approval of the
Eastside Transit Oriented Development District, that the City proceeds with the following additional actions:
1. Continue participation in development of the Interchange Access Management Plan 33 (IAMP33);
2. Upon adoption of IAMP33 by the City proceed with amendment of the City's 2008 Transportation
System Plan as necessary to appropriately incorporate the City approved IAMP33; and
3. Upon adoption of IAMP33 by the City collaborate with the Oregon Department of Transportation
(ODOT) in the preparation and adoption of an Intergovernmental Agreement implementing the amended
TSP and IAMP33.
PASSED by the Planning Commission and signed by me in authentication of its passage this 5a' day of
February, 2013.
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Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
City Representative
Approved by me this 5th day of February, 2013.
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CODE AMENDMENTS TO R,29
RESIDENTIAL Two- FAMILY DISTRICT,
CPMC SECTION 1 7.24
City of Central Point, Oregon
140 S 3rd Street, Central Point, OR 97502
541.664.3321 Fax 541.664.6384
www.central pointoregon.gov
AGENDA ITEM: File No. 13005
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
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ACTION:
Consideration of Resolution No. , 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. , forwarding a favorable recommendation to the City
Council.
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Attarhmcnt A
CENTRAL
POINT
Legend
Zoning District _ J LMR R -2 Parks
Text Amendment File No. 13005
R -2, RESIDENTIAL TWO- FAMILY DISTRICT
CPMC 17.24
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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
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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 subiect 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
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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
feetin width.
C. Lot Depth. No requirements.
D. Front Yard. The front yard shall be a minimum of twenty feet.
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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).
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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).
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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.
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PART 2 STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS:
17.05.500 G. 1. Whether the request is consistent with the applicable statewide planning
goals;
GOAL 1. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT - 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
policv_f'amework 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.
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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 SPA CE, SCENIC AND HISTORIC AREAS, AND NA TURAL
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. RECREATION 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.
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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 FA CILITIES AND SERVICES - To plan and develop a timely,
orderly and efficient arrangement ofpublic facilities and services to set ve
as a_frameworkfor 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.
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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.
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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 ofproviding 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
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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
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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.
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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
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Planning Commission Resolution No. (2/5/2013)
ROGUE VALLEY RECOVERY HOMES
City of Central Point, Oregon l/� Community Development
�4u -5`srd Street; Ci§itral "Point; VR- Y75o1_ CENTRAL --- 'r -ommRumpFirey, IMP
541.664.3321 Fax 541.664.6384 POINT Community Development Director
www.centralpointoregon.gov
PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
Date: February 5, 2013
To: Central Point City Planning Commission
From: Connie Clune, Community Planner
Subject: Rogue Valley Recovery Homes File No. 11011
On January 4, 2011 the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit application
to establish a self -ran recovery home for fifteen (15) people. The recovery home is located at
134 Laurel Street. As condition of approval, the Commission requested that staff ascertain that
the project remained compliant with the approved care facility. The two conditions of
approval, a parking plan and deferred improvement agreement, were both completed in 2011.
Currently, ten (10) veterans reside at the facility and report that the house is running well. A
January 18, 2013 visit of the home found it to be clean and the yard maintained. During the
2012 calendar year the City had not received any calls or complaints relating to the home.
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