HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 811 - CP-4D UGB Amendment PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 811
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FORWARDING A
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AND ADD APPROXIMATELY 48
ACRES TO THE CENTRAL POINT URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY FROM URBAN
RESERVE AREA CP-4D.
(File No: 14003)
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2014 the Planning Commissions of the City of Central Point and
Jackson County, jointly held a duly-noticed public hearing, reviewed, staff reports, findings of
fact and heard public testimony on a Minor Adjustment to the Central Point Urban Growth
Boundary(UGB); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commissions determined that the revisions as proposed were in the
public interest and that the general welfare of the public will benefit by the proposed revisions;
and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the requested proposal and considering public testimony it is the
determination of the Central Point Planning Commission that the proposed adjustment as set
forth in attached Exhibit "A" dated November 20, 2014 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. 811 does hereby accept, and forward to the City Council a
recommendation that the City Council favorably consider amending the City of Central Point
UGB as set forth in the attached Exhibit"A".
PASSED by the Planning Commission and signed by me in authentication of its passage this 20th
day of November, 2014.
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ATTEST:
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Approved by me this 20"'day of November, 2014.
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Planning Commission Chair
Planning Commission Resolution No. 811 (11/20/2014)
Development Services
Comprehensive Planning
JACKSON Craig Anderson
Senior Planner
COUNTY 10 south Oakdale Ave.
Medford,OR 97501
Phone:(541)774-6918
Fax:(541)774-6791
Oregon anderscm@jacksoncounty.org
To: Jackson County Planning Commission
From: Craig Anderson, Senior Planner
Subject: November 20, 2014 Hearing: File: 439-14-00025-LRP
Date: November 5, 2014
Attached for your review is a proposal to amend the City of Central Point Urban Growth Boundary
(UGB) to add approximately 48 acres of Open Space/Parkland to the UGB along and northeast
of Interstate 5 (Bear Creek Greenway) between the Seven Oaks Interchange (Exit 35) and the
Jackson County Expo.
The proposal requires approving a Minor Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment per the
requirements of the Jackson County Land Development Ordinance (LDO) Section 3.7.
A public hearing before the Jackson County Planning Commission is scheduled for November
20, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the City of Central Point Council Chambers, 140 South Third Street,
Central Point, for a first evidentiary hearing on this proposal. At this hearing, Jackson County
planning staff will present an overview of the proposal and findings supporting the proposed
amendment. Please contact me at 774-6918 or by email at anderscmaiacksoncountv.orq if you
have any questions prior to the hearing.
Jackson County Planning Commission
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CRITERIA FOR MINOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AMENDMENT TO ADD
APPROXIMATELY 48 ACRES TO THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT'S URBAN GROWTH
BOUNDARY (UGB) ALONG AND NORTHEAST OF INTERSTATE 5; ALONG, AND
INCLUDING, DEAN CREEK ROAD; BETWEEN THE SEVEN OAKS INTERCHANGE (EXIT
35) TO THE NORTHWEST AND OLD UPTON ROAD TO THE SOUTHEAST
FILE: 439-14-00025-L RP
Statewide Planning Goals: Goal 1, Citizen Involvement; Goal 2, Land Use Planning (Part
II(c)); Goal 3, Agricultural Lands; Goal 4, Forest Lands; Goal 5, Natural Resources, Scenic and
Historic Areas, and Open Spaces; Goal 6, Air, Water, Land Resources Quality; Goal 7, Areas
Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards; Goal 8, Recreational Needs; Goal 9, Economic
Development; Goal 10, Housing; Goal 11, Public Facilities and Services; Goal 12,
Transportation; Goal 13, Energy Conservation; and Goal 14, Urbanization
Oregon Revised Statutes: ORS 197.298
Oregon Administrative Rules: 660-024-0020, 660-024-0030, 660-024-0040, 660-024-0050,
660-024-0060, 660-024-0070
Jackson County Comprehensive Plan:
Regional Plan Element: Performance Measures 2.7, 2.8, 2.9.3, 2.9.5, 2.22
Transportation System Plan: Policy 4.2.1-R, 4.3.1-B
Urban Lands Element: Policy 1
Jackson County Land Development Ordinance: Section 3.7.3(C).
Jackson County Planning Commission
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JACKSON COUNTY
JACKSON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
Oregon STAFF REPORT
APPLICANT: City of Central Point FILE: #439-14-00025-LRP:Central Point UGB
OWNER: City of Central Point/Jackson Amendment CP-4D
County
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The adoption of the proposed Minor Map Amendment would amend the
County's Comprehensive Plan Map by adding approximately 48 acres of Bear Creek Greenway and Open
Space lands to the Central Point Urban Growth Boundary(UGB). The land situated between the
northern extent of the existing Central Point Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and the Seven Oaks
Interchange and is under City of Central Point and Jackson County ownership.The subject properties
include Tax Lot 1100 that is owned by the City of Central Point and Tax Lots, 2100, 3201 and 3100 that
are owned by Jackson County. The area to be amended includes approximately 10 acres of ODOT road
Right-of-Way. Tax Lot 1100 is planned Rural Residential on the County's Comprehensive Plan and zoned
RR-5 on the County's zoning map. Tax Lots 2100, 3201 and 3100 are planned Agricultural on the
County's Comprehensive Plan Map and are zoned Exclusive Farm Use. The properties will retain the
County Plan designations and zoning following inclusion in the UGB until such time as the properties are
annexed and the appropriate City of Central Point zoning is applied.The subject property is within Urban
Reserve Area CP-4D, a planned Urban Reserve area for the City of Central Point in the adopted and
acknowledged Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Plan (RPS) plan.
I. CONFORMANCE WITH APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA
The subject application must demonstrate conformance with the following review criteria:
Statewide Planning Goals: Goal 1, Citizen Involvement; Goal 2, Land Use Planning (Part II(c));
Goal 3, Agricultural Lands; Goal 4, Forest Lands; Goal 5, Natural Resources, Scenic and Historic
Areas, and Open Spaces; Goal 6,Air, Water, Land Resources Quality; Goal 7,Areas Subject to
Natural Disasters and Hazards; Goal 8, Recreational Needs; Goal 9, Economic Development; Goal
10, Housing; Goal 11, Public Facilities and Services; Goal 12,Transportation; Goal 13, Energy
Conservation; and Goal 14, Urbanization
Oregon Revised Statutes:ORS 197.298
Oregon Administrative Rules: 660-024
Jackson County Comprehensive Plan:
Regional Plan Element: Performance Measures 2.7, 2.8, 2.9.3, 2.9.5, 2.22
Transportation System Plan: Policy 4.2.1-R,4.3.1-B
Urban Lands Element: Policy 1
Jackson County Land Development Ordinance: Section 3.7.3(C)
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File No.439-14-00025-LRP Exhibit#10.
Staff Report
File: 439-14-00025-LRP: Central Point UGB Amendment CP-4D Offered by:��'� �
Date:11h,DCYa Received by: _
Staff accepts the applicants findings with respect to the above review criteria in their entirety
with the exception of the following criteria, for which staffs findings are identified:
Jackson County Comprehensive Plan Regional Plan Element Performance Measures:
Performance Measure 2.7(Applicant's findings are found on p. 66 of the application under
criteria listed as 4.1.7):
Conceptual Transportation Plans. Conceptual Transportation Plans shall be prepared early
enough in the planning and development cycle that the identified regionally significant
transportation corridors within each of the URAs can be protected as cost-effectively as
possible by available strategies and funding.A Conceptual Transportation Plan for a URA or
appropriate portion of a URA shall be prepared by the City in collaboration with the Rogue
Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, applicable irrigation districts,Jackson County, and
other affected agencies, and shall be adopted by Jackson County and the respective city prior
to or in conjunction with a UGB amendment within that URA.
2.7.1 Transportation Infrastructure. The Conceptual Transportation Plan shall identify a
general network of regionally significant arterials under local jurisdiction, transit
corridors, bike and pedestrian paths, and associated projects to provide mobility
throughout the Region (including intracity and intercity, if applicable).
Performance Measure 2.8 (Applicant's findings are found on pages 17 and 62 of the
application under criteria listed as 4.1.8):
Conceptual Land Use Plans.A proposal for a UGB Amendment into a designated URA shall
include a Conceptual Land Use Plan prepared by the City in collaboration with the Rogue
Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, applicable irrigation districts,Jackson County, and
other affected agencies for the area proposed to be added to the UGB as follows:
2.8.1 Target Residential Density. The Conceptual Land Use Plan shall provide sufficient
information to demonstrate how the residential densities of Section 2.5 above will be
met at full build-out of the area added through the UGB amendment.
2.8.2 Land Use Distribution. The Conceptual Land Use Plan shall indicate how the
proposal is consistent with the general distribution of land uses in the Regional Plan,
especially where a specific set of land uses were part of the rationale for designating
land which was determined by the Resource Lands Review Committee to be commercial
agricultural land as part of a URA, which applies to the following URAs: CP-1B, CP-
1C, CP-4D, CP-6A, CP-2B, MD-4, MD-6, MD-7mid, MD-7n, PH-2, TA-2, TA-4.
2.8.3 Transportation Infrastructure. The Conceptual Land Use Plan shall include the
transportation infrastructure required in Section 2.7 above.
2.8.4 Mixed Use/Pedestrian Friendly Areas. The Conceptual Land Use Plan shall provide
sufficient information to demonstrate how the commitments of Section 2.6 above will
be met at full build-out of the area added through the UGB amendment.
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Staff Report
File: 439-14-00025-LRP: Central Point UGB Amendment CP-4D
FINDING:The City of Central Point has prepared a "Bear Creek Area Concept Plan" (a conceptual land
use and transportation plan, included as Attachment 1)for the CP-4D Urban Reserve Area.This plan has
been reviewed by the Rogue Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Rogue River Valley
Irrigation District,Jackson County,ODOT, DLCD and 1000 Friends of Oregon, and their comments have
been incorporated into the plan.The City of Central Point's Citizens Advisory Committee has also
reviewed and recommended approval of the plan.As outlined in Attachment 2 (RVMPO letter of
support)the plan satisfies the requirements as spelled out in Regional Plan Performance Measures 2.7
and 2.8. The Central Point Planning Commission's resolution, recommending City Council approval is
provided as Attachment 3 and is It is anticipated that the City Council will approve the Conceptual Plan
prior to the consideration of this proposal by the Planning Commission.
Performance Measure 2.9.3(Applicant's findings are found on p. 62 of the application under
criteria listed as 4.1.9.3):
No roadways are to extend North, East, or West from CP-4D.
FINDING:Staff supports Applicant's finding recognizing the existence of Dean Creek Road and that the
above criteria is directed at the construction of new roadways.Staff further identifies Dean Creek Road
as a County-maintained roadway that will be brought under City of Central Point jurisdiction through
this proposed UGB amendment.Attachment 4 to this staff report provides a draft Intergovernmental
Agreement between Jackson County and the City of Central Point and Attachment 5 provides a draft
Resolution and Order to be approved by the City of Central Point and Jackson County, respectively, that
resolve these jurisdictional issues related to Dean Creek Road. A final version of the Intergovernmental
Agreement and Resolution/Order will be approved prior to the County's adoption of the proposed UGB
amendment.
Performance Measure 2.9.5 (Applicant's findings are found on p. 62 of the application under
criteria listed as 4.1.9.5):
CP-1B, CP-1C, CP-2B, CP-3, CP-4D, CP-6A, CP-6B. Prior to the expansion of the
Central Point Urban Growth Boundary into any Urban Reserve Area, the City and
Jackson County shall adopt an agreement(Area of Mutual Planning Concern)for the
management of Gibbons/Forest Acres Unincorporated Containment Boundary.
FINDING:The City of Central Point and Jackson County have prepared and will adopt a revision to their
Urban Growth Boundary Agreement(UGBMA)that includes Gibbons/Forest Acres as an Area of Mutual
Planning Concern. A draft of the revised UGBMA is included as Attachment 6 to this staff report.
Performance Measure 2.22 (Applicant does not address this criteria):
Agricultural Task Force. Within six months of acknowledgement of the Greater Bear
Creek Valley Regional Plan,Jackson County shall appoint an Agricultural Task Force
made up of persons with expertise in appropriate fields, including but not limited to
farmers, ranchers,foresters and soils scientists, representatives of the State Department
of Agriculture, the State Forestry Department, the State Department of Land
Conservation and Development,Jackson County, and a RPS participating city.
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The Agricultural Task Force shall develop a program to assess the impacts on the
agricultural economy of Jackson County arising from the loss of agricultural land and/or
the ability to irrigate agricultural land, which may result from Urban Growth Boundary
Amendments. The Agricultural Task Force shall also identify, develop, and recommend
potential mitigation measures, including financial strategies, to offset those impacts.
Appropriate mitigation measures shall be applied to Urban Growth Boundary
Amendment proposals.
FINDING:The Regional Plan was acknowledged by the Department of Land Conservation and
Development on March 8,2013. The Board of Commissioners appointed the Agricultural Task Force on
February 13,2013, meeting the timing requirements of the above condition. On October 29, 2014,the
Board of Commissioners concurred with the Jackson County Planning Commission's recommendations
on the Agricultural Task Force recommendations (included as Attachment 7), primarily related to
irrigation, and directed staff to prepare an Ordinance adopting said recommendations. The Ordinance is
scheduled to come before the Board of Commissioners for adoption on December 3, 2014. In addition,
on November 4, 2014 the Agricultural Task Force made broader recommendations to the Board of
Commissioners, identifying potential mitigation measures to offset the loss of farm land due to Urban
Growth Boundary expansions. Attachments 8,9 and 10 document the Board's consideration of the
Agricultural Task Force recommendations and demonstrate that Performance Measure 2.22 has been
satisfied.
II. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the
Board of Commissioners to adopt the proposed Urban Growth Boundary amendment for the
City of Central Point into CP-4D.
JACKSON C ,ITV P G STAFF
Craig Anderson,Senior Planner
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Attachment 1: Bear Creek Area Concept Plan for CP-4D
Attachment 2: Letter of support from RVMPO for CP-4D Conceptual Plan
Attachment 3: Central Point Planning Commission resolution concerning Conceptual Plan
Attachment 4: Draft IGA concerning jurisdictional transfer of Dean Creek Road
Attachment 5: Draft Resolution and Order concerning jurisdictional transfer of Dean Creek Road
Attachment 6: Draft Urban Growth Boundary Management Agreement with City of Central Point
Attachment 7: Agricultural Task Force Final Recommendations
Attachment 8: Letter from Kelly Madding to Tom Humphrey concerning Agricultural Task Force
Attachment 9: Board of Commissioner's Public Hearing Agenda of October 29,2014
Attachment 10: Board of Commissioner's Work Session Agenda of November 4,2014
Staff Report
File: 439-14-00025-LRP: Central Point UGB Amendment CP-4D
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Tom Humphrey
Central Point Community Development Director
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Central Point,OR 97502
RE:RVMPO Support for CP-4D
Dear Tom,
On August 13,2014,the Rogue Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee
reviewed Conceptual Plan for Future Growth Area CP-4D,prepared by Central Point. This review complied with
the requirement of Regional Plan Performance Indicators 2.7 and 2.8 to prepare conceptual transportation and land
use plans in collaboration with the RVMPO, among other affected agencies.
The Technical Advisory Committee determined that Conceptual Plan CP-4D complies with Regional Plan Part 3—
Goals,Policies and Potential Actions.It promotes growth in pedestrian and bicycle use(Goal 1),and maximizes
efficient use of transportation infrastructure for all users and modes(Goal 5). Because CP-4D also provides the
only physical connection to a future growth area intended for employment uses,it implements Goal 8,which
supports use of transportation investments to foster economic opportunities.
Following a presentation by the City and discussion among members,the TAC voted unanimously to endorse CP-
4D,and support its implementation. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this decision.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 809
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONCEPTUAL
LAND USE PLAN AND CONCEPTUAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE URBAN RESERVE
AREA DESIGNATED AS CP-4D
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2012 by Ordinance No. 1964 the City Council adopted City of Central Point
Regional Plan Element; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Sections 4.1.7 and 4.1.8 prior to, or in conjunction with,the expansion of an
urban growth boundary the City shall adopt both a Conceptual Transportation Plan and a Conceptual Land Use
Plan for the URA; and
WHEREAS,the City is preparing to expand its Urban Growth Boundary into CP-4D and has prepared the
necessary Conceptual Transportation Plan and Conceptual Land Use Plan(the"Concept Plan"); and
WHEREAS,the Concept Plan, as illustrated in Exhibit "A", has been determined to comply with all applicable
performance indicators identified in Section 4.1 of the Regional Plan Element.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City of Central Point Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 809,does hereby accept, and forward to the City Council, a recommendation to approve the
Concept Plan for CP-4D as per attached Exhibit"A"and forward to Jackson County for final adoption.
PASSED by the Planning Commission and signed by me in authentication of its passage this 4th day of
November,2014.
Approved by me this 4th day of November, 2014
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Jackson County Planning Commission
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
for
JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFER OF DEAN CREEK ROAD FROM COUNTY TO CITY
PARTIES
This agreement("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between Jackson County,
Oregon, a political subdivision of the State of Oregon, by and through its Board of
Commissioners ("County") and the City of Central Point, a municipal corporation("City")
County and City are collectively referred to as the "Parties."
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
1. In accordance with and pursuant to the provisions of ORS Chapter 190 entitled
"INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION,"the County is authorized to
jointly provide for the performance of a function or activity in cooperation with a
"unit of local government"that includes a city. By acceptance of this Agreement,
the City certifies that it meets the above criteria for eligibility for such cooperation
with the County.
2. As a result of this Agreement and pursuant to ORS 190.030, any unit of local
government, consolidated department, intergovernmental entity or administrative
officers designated herein to perform specified functions or activities is vested
with all powers, rights and duties relating to those functions and activities that are
vested by law in each separate party to the Agreement, its officers and agencies.
RECITALS
1, The Parties have previously entered into an Urban Reserve Management
Agreement (URMA)which requires City to take jurisdiction of County Roads
within the urban reserve areas at the time of annexation. Area CP-4D is one of
these urban reserve areas. It was intended by the Parties that Dean Creek Road
would be fully included within CP-4D. However, due to a mapping error, CP-4D
includes only a portion of Dean Creek Road and is adjacent to the remainder of
Dean Creek Road.
2. The "northern portion of Dean Creek Road" shall mean that portion of Dean
Creek Road that is within CP-4D, as approximately shown in Exhibit A. The
"southern portion of Dean Creek Road" shall mean that portion of Dean Creek
Road that is outside but adjacent to CP-4D, as approximately shown in Exhibit A.
3. The County presently has jurisdiction over management, operation and
maintenance responsibilities of Dean Creek Road, from Blackwell Road to
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approximately 0.94 miles south at the end of the road. This includes both
northern and southern portions of Dean Creek Road.
4. The City is involved in an ongoing street improvement program for roads and
streets. The City wishes to exercise jurisdiction over Dean Creek Road to ensure
that the Road is included within the City's Street Improvement Program.
5. The Parties, by separate process in accordance with ORS 373.270, intend to
transfer jurisdiction of the northern portion of Dean Creek Road, as approximately
shown in Exhibit A, from County to City upon annexation of Dean Creek Road as
part of the annexation of CP-4D.
6. In order to fulfill the intent of the URMA, and to include all of Dean Creek Road
within the City's Street Improvement Program, City wishes to take jurisdiction of
the southern portion of Dean Creek Road, as approximately shown in Exhibit A,
at the time of annexation of the northern portion of Dean Creek Road.
AGREEMENT
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS
The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
COOPERATION AND SERVICES TO BE SHARED
L County Responsibilities:
a. In accordance with the URMA, the County shall maintain Dean Creek Road to
ensure the pavement condition of the road is in good or better condition at the
time of transfer as determined by the County's Pavement Management Grading
System.
b. County shall adopt an order, in accordance with ORS 370.270, surrendering
jurisdiction of the northern portion of Dean Creek Road at the time the northern
portion of Dean Creek Road is annexed by City.
c. County shall surrender management, operation and maintenance of the southern
portion of Dean Creek Road at the time the northern portion of Dean Creek Road
is annexed by City.
2. City Responsibilities:
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a. The City shall adopt a resolution, in accordance with ORS 370.270, requesting
jurisdiction of the northern portion of Dean Creek Road at the time the northern
portion of Dean Creek Road is annexed by City.
b. The City shall accept management, operation and maintenance of the southern
portion of Dean Creek Road at the time the northern portion of Dean Creek Road
is annexed by City.
c. The City acknowledges and accepts that Dean Creek Road is on the right-of-way
of the State of Oregon for I-5. City will not be receiving title to the right-of-way.
GENERAL TERMS
1. Duration:
a. This Agreement shall begin when signed by all parties and shall continue until
management, operations and maintenance transfer of Dean Creek Road is
complete.
THIS AGREEMENT AND ATTACHED EXHIBITS, IF ANY, CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES ON THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF. THERE
ARE NO UNDERSTANDINGS, AGREEMENTS,OR REPRESENTATIONS, ORAL OR
WRITTEN,NOT SPECIFIED HEREIN REGARDING THIS AGREEMENT. NO WAIVER,
CONSENT,MODIFICATION OR CHANGE OF TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL
BIND EITHER PARTY UNLESS IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES AND
ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED. SUCH WAIVER, CONSENT,
MODIFICATION OR CHANGE, IF MADE, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY IN THE
SPECIFIC INSTANCE AND FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE GIVEN.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties hereby enter into this Agreement
effective on the last date signed below. Each Party, by signature below of its authorized
representative,hereby acknowledges that it has read this Agreement, understands it and agrees to
be bound by its terms and conditions. Each person signing this Agreement represents and
warrants to have authority to execute this Agreement.
JACKSON COUNTY: CITY OF CENTRAL POINT:
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Danny Jordan (Date) Name (Date)
County Administrator
10 So. Oakdale Title
Medford, OR 97501
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
County Counsel
Date
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT JACKSON COUNTY TRANSFER THE JURISDICTION OF A
PORTION OF DEAN CREEK ROAD TO THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT
WHEREAS, the Central Point/Jackson County Urban Reserve Management Agreement (URMA)
states that City shall assume jurisdiction over County roads within the proposed Urban Growth
Boundary(UGB) at the time of annexation into City regardless of the design standard used to
construct the road(s) and regardless of when and how the road(s) became County roads; and
WHEREAS, the northern portion of Dean Creek Road, as approximately shown in Exhibit A, is
within the boundary of Urban Reserve Area CP-4D; and
WHEREAS, the City has asked that URA CP-4D be brought into City's UGB; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interest to control jurisdiction of roads within its city limits for
purposes of efficiency and enforcement.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that when the City first annexes any portion of URA CP-4D
the initial annexation shall include the northern portion of Dean Creek Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that pursuant to ORS 373.270(6)(a)the City Council of the City of
Central Point requests that Jackson County surrender jurisdiction of the northern portion of
Dean Creek Road, as approximately shown in Exhibit A, to the City for purposes of
maintenance, planning and capital improvement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the County, per ORS 373.270(6)(b), surrender
jurisdiction as requested, upon annexation of the northern portion of Dean Creek Road
jurisdiction shall immediately vest with the City.
Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage this day of
, 2015.
Jackson County Planning Commission
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
STATE OF OREGON, COUNTY OF JACKSON
IN THE MATTER OF THE TRANSFER OF ) ORDER NO.
JURISDICTION OF THE NORTHERN PORTION OF )
DEAN CREEK ROAD TO THE CITY OF CENTRAL )
POINT )
WHEREAS, Jackson County presently has jurisdiction over the northern portion of Dean Creek
Road within the City of Central Point's Urban Reserve Area(URA), as generally shown on attached
Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to ORS 373.270(6)(a),the City of Central Point has initiated a transfer of
jurisdiction over the northern portion of Dean Creek Road by Resolution No. , a copy of which
is attached Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the City Resolution asks that jurisdiction of that portion of Dean Creek Road vest
with the City upon annexation of Dean Creek Road; and
WHEREAS, the City of Central Point has initiated this transfer of jurisdiction to ensure that
portion of Dean Creek Road is included in the City's street improvement program; and
WHEREAS, ORS 373.270 permits the jurisdiction over county roads to be transferred to a city;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to ORS 373.270 the Board of County Commissioners of Jackson County
held a public hearing on , 2015, to consider any objections or testimony offered by
any person interested in the jurisdictional transfer and to determine whether the surrender of
jurisdiction is necessary, expedient or for the best interest of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Jackson County has determined it is in the
best interest of the County to surrender jurisdiction to the City.
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Now, therefore, The Board of County Commissioners of Jackson County ORDERS:
1. Pursuant to ORS 373.270(6)(b), County surrenders jurisdiction of the northern portion of
Dean Creek Road to the City of Central Point.
2. Said jurisdictional transfer shall become effective upon the annexation of the northern portion
of Dean Creek Road into the City of Central Point
3. The County will, within thirty (30) days of the effective transfer date, transfer to the City all
records and maps in County's possession relating to the road, including Asset Values.
4. The County Administrator is authorized to sign any and all future documents relating to this
jurisdictional transfer.
DATED this day of , 2015, at Medford, Oregon.
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
, Chair
, Commissioner
, Commissioner
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Kelly A.Madding
JACKSON Director
COUNTYMedford,OR 97501
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maddinka@jacksoncounty.org
To: Danny Jordan, County Administrator
From: Kelly A. Madding
Subject: Agricultural Task Force Final Recommendations
Date: October 28, 2014
The Regional Problem Solving Project(RPS) for Jackson County initially began with the formation of a
group of individuals who were concerned about rapid residential growth and the potential resultant loss
of farmland around the cities in Jackson County. The RPS group, which ultimately consisted of
representatives from Jackson County and the cities of Ashland, Central Point, Eagle Point, Medford,
Phoenix and Talent, worked for more than a decade on a plan for how the County and the cities would
accommodate a doubling of the region's population—which projections suggest could happen within the
next 50 years. The RPS Process was utilized as a method of creating the Regional Plan and establishing
Urban Reserve Areas for the participating communities. The RPS Plan, adopted by Jackson County as the
Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Plan (hereafter referred to as "Regional Plan") on November 23,
2011, outlines where the cities will accommodate urban growth over the next 50 years through the use of
Urban Reserves. The Regional Plan delineates Urban Reserve Areas for each participating city except
Ashland,which has no Urban Reserve Areas.
On February 13, 2013 via Board Order 17-13 the Jackson County Board of Commissioners established
an Agricultural Task Force (Task Force)to satisfy a requirement of the Regional Plan. The Task Force
was to be made up of individuals representing expertise in fields such as agriculture, economic
development, planning, etc. The purpose of the Task Force was: 1)to develop a program to assess the
impacts on the agricultural economy of Jackson County arising from the loss of agricultural land and/or
the ability to irrigate agricultural land, which may result from Urban Growth Boundary Amendments;
and 2) to identify, develop, and recommend to the Board of Commissioners potential mitigation
measures including financial strategies,to offset those impacts. The members appointed were: Mike
Naumes, Larry Martin, Paul Kangas, Elizabeth Murphy (who later moved out of the area), Dennis C.W
Smith, Tom Humphrey, Bryan Baumgartner, Greg Holmes, Jim Johnson,Dan Thorpe, and Josh
LeBombard. The Task Force members were appointed for six months, ending on September 30, 2013.
The Task Force met six times over the course of six months. The focus of the meetings was irrigation.
At the majority of the meetings representatives from Talent,Medford, Rogue River Valley and Eagle
Point Irrigation Districts were in attendance and provided much needed"on the ground" information to
the Task Force. Much time was spent learning about how irrigation districts operate, the State and
Federal regulations governing them, and how urban development impacts their ability to deliver
irrigation water.
Within the six month appointment period, the Task Force was able to develop a Draft Goals and Policies
document; however the Task Force requested that the Board reappoint them for an additional six months
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to develop more specific implementation measures related to the Irrigation Districts, which could be
used by the RPS participating cities. On October 9, 2013, via Board Order 229-13,the Board authorized
the Task Force to continue meeting through April I, 2014.
The Task Force met consistently during that time period and produced a Final Goals and Policies
document related to irrigation. However,the Task Force members requested reappointment and a time
extension in order to identify, develop, and recommend to the Board potential mitigation measures
including financial strategies, to offset impacts arising from the loss of agricultural land due to the
designation of Urban Reserves in the Regional Plan. On April 9, 2014, via Board Order 63-14, the
Board authorized the Task Force to continue meeting through September 30, 2014.
During that time period, the Task Force finalized their recommendations for several new polices and
implementation strategies related to irrigation that they proposed as an amendment to the Agricultural
Lands Element of the County's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed policy amendments were presented
to the Jackson County Planning Commission on September 11, 2014. The Planning Commission
unanimously recommended approval of the amendments. Those amendments will be presented to the
Board of Commissioners for adoption on October 29, 2014.
After the Task Force finalized the recommended Agricultural Lands Element amendments related to
irrigation, the Task Force then focused on identification of other impacts to the agricultural economy
and how to best offset those impacts.
The Task Force first created a Work Plan to prioritize the areas they should research and discuss in order
to make final recommendations to the Board of Commissioners within their six month appointment
period. As part of creation of a Work Plan,the Task Force members came up with a "bucket" list of
different items to explore. Those items were refined over time as the Task Force prioritized what items
held the most merit for research. Guest speakers from the Oregon Department of Land Conservation
and Development (DLCD), Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, Aging Community Coordinated
Enterprises & Supportive Services (ACCESS)/Rogue Valley Food System Network, Oregon State
University (OSU) Extension Administration and Small Farms Program, Rogue Farm Corps, and The
Rogue Initiative for a Vital Economy (THRIVE), as well as several members of the public, came to the
meetings to speak about their perspectives on RPS impacts to the agricultural economy.
The Task Force members found one of the biggest barriers to success for small or new farmers trying to
start or expand a farm is that the price of purchasing land is already high. Reductions in the amount of
available farmland, whether brought on by urbanization or allowance for competing, non-agricultural
uses, may further drive prices up. The Regional Plan alone provides for the conversion of more than
6,000 acres of land currently zoned Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) - with almost 1,100 acres of that
identified by the RPS Resource Lands Review Committee as"part of the region's agricultural land base"
- from agricultural use to urban use. While not all of that land is currently being farmed, much of it is.
The Task Force members recognize that this urbanization will result in the loss of a number of farm
operations, and the possible relocation of many others.
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Due to the aging of the population of current farmers, a significant amount of farmland may have to
change hands in the coming decades. Some of the Task Force members questioned whether land will
remain affordable enough for new farmers to pay their mortgage and still make a profit.
A reduction in the number of farms has a ripple effect on the broader economy of the County as well.
With a reduction in farms comes the loss of supporting infrastructure: without enough farmers buying
tractors, we lose the tractor dealership; without enough farmers irrigating land, the irrigation districts
can't stay in business, etc. This means more than local farming jobs lost; these effects will have a big
impact on the local economy.
For these and other reasons the Task Force took a broad view of their charge to "identify, develop, and
recommend potential mitigation measures to offset"the "impacts on the agricultural economy of
Jackson County arising from the loss of agricultural land and/or the ability to irrigate agricultural land
which may result from Urban Growth Boundary Amendments." Some of the recommendations that
follow look beyond the land use system to any and all policies the County can reasonably implement, or
actions that it can take,to facilitate the continued success of the agricultural economy in the future.
The recommendations from the Task Force are included below. Each recommendation is listed by topic
including background information on how the Task Force came to each conclusion followed by the
recommended Commissioners' action for each topic.
1. Create an Agricultural "Farmbudsman"Position:Background
Land use policies have a profound effect on the ongoing viability of agriculture. The navigation of
complex regulatory processes can be one of the biggest challenges facing the economic viability of the
region's growers. An Ombudsman, or"Farmbudsman" position has been enacted in many other
localities to help farmers that have questions about what and how to navigate state, federal or local
regulations. A Farmbudsman Program can help resolve which regulations apply to different farming
operations and help determine whom to contact to comply with various regulations.
A Farmbudsman can help provide farmers with information and assistance with the various transitions
they may face throughout their careers, such as new types of agricultural production or the expansion of
an existing operation. As stated previously, one of the obstacles faced by farmers wanting to create a
new operation or expand an existing operation is the sometimes complex regulatory requirements for
these transitions. Those types of expansions require permits that can be complicated, frustrating,
expensive, and may discourage some from growing their businesses, which is not good for the local
economy.
The primary role of a Farmbudsman is to create a better understanding of permitting requirements for
both farmers and government agencies. This would be accomplished through outreach to farmers and
consultants, informational meetings, and by way of printed material on how to maximize efforts in the
permitting process. If a farmer is experiencing difficulty, a Farmbudsman would be available to help
facilitate resolutions to issues regarding required permits and approvals. A Farmbudsman can also help
government agencies gain a better understanding of the needs and constraints of local agricultural
producers by leading workshops and field tours about various aspects of agricultural production, which
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is especially important as producers diversify for long-term sustainability. A list of general
Farmbudsman functions is included as an attachment.
Preliminary discussions with Oregon State University Extension Service (OSUES) administrators
indicate that they support the creation of a Farmbudsman position for Jackson County provided they are
included in the creation of the position description. They also recommend the 4-H, Master Gardener and
Agriculture Service District budget committee increase the District budget to include this additional
cost. The Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District(JSWCD) has also expressed their support; at
their July 23, 2014 Board Meeting,the JSWCD discussed the position and the Board reached a
consensus that the JSWCD would pay for 50 percent of a half-time position to assist agriculture
landowners with the permitting process when starting or improving their agriculture operation. A copy
of the JSWCD minutes from that meeting are included as an attachment.
Recommendation One
That the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, acting as the Governing Body of the 4-H, Master
Gardener and Agriculture Service District, authorize a half-time Farmbudsman position to be housed at
the Extension office in Jackson County. Creation of this position would require the Board of
Commissioners or their designee to work with OSUES and JSWCD, as funding for the half-time
position would be split equally between the JSWCD and the voter-approved OSUES funds. A
Farmbudsman would assist agricultural operators in navigating local, state and federal permit processes.
The position would provide information to farmers on the permitting process with a website and
educational brochures. This position should also provide information on what funding programs are
available to farmers.
2. Support Organizations to Improve Agricultural Economy:Background
The Task Force recognizes that the direct influence the County has over the future of the agricultural
economy is limited to certain realms. While the County must comply with State land use regulations,
there is flexibility in the way that this compliance must be shown. More importantly, the County has
significant control in decisions that can lead to conflicts in uses or the outright conversion, and thus loss,
of agricultural land. Most of the other Task Force recommendations address the way County policy-
makers can exercise this control in a way that either enhances opportunities, avoids damaging the
agricultural economy, or at the very least mitigates that damage where it is seen as unavoidable.
In broader economic terms, however,the County has less direct control. In this realm,the Task Force
recognizes that there are a number of organizations and businesses in the County working to benefit the
agricultural economy, and that those entities could benefit directly or indirectly by the County aiding
those efforts or even simply endorsing them. The County can have significant impact on some of those
issues without a significant expense or addition to workload.
The Task Force recognizes that the County took a giant step in this direction in July when the Board of
Commissioners endorsed and joined the Rogue Valley Food System Network. The Network focuses on
collaboration with people already doing good work—some of which is leading to increased demand for
locally grown food. It is valuable having the County put resources into some of these efforts—even if it
is just helping publicize activities. Being able to list the County as a Partner legitimizes some of the
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Network's efforts and assists them to obtain grant or private funding to increase the effectiveness of
their work.
Recommendation Two
That the Board of Commissioners direct the County Administrator to authorize County staff to actively
participate in the Rogue Valley Food System Network and other collaborative efforts whose purpose is
to improve the local agricultural economy as appropriate and as staff resources are available. Ideally this
would include not only providing support to the Network and other efforts, but would also include
calling upon the expertise of the people working in those efforts for input or assistance when
opportunities arise for the County to develop or implement related programs and policies.
For the remaining Task Force recommendations,the Development Services Director recommends that
direction for implementing the recommendations be determined at the joint Jackson County Planning
Commission/Board of Commissioners Work Program meeting for the Development Services
Department to be held in January 2015.
3. Recommend Cities to Review Zoning Ordinances: Background
As sustainability has moved up on municipalities' agendas, cities have begun to take an interest in urban
agriculture as a way to promote health,to support economic and community development, and to
improve the urban environment. Urban agriculture can include a number of food production and
distribution-related activities, which for these purposes include food production through plant cultivation
as well as some non-industrial processing and distribution of that food.A local example of processing
and distribution is Pallet Wine Company. Located in downtown Medford,the Pallet Wine Company
provides full-service winemaking, storage, laboratory, and wine education services to growers and
wineries throughout the region. The custom crush facility is located in a two-story, 21,000 square foot
structure that previously served as a warehouse for storage of lumber and dry goods.
Urban agricultural activities are affected by municipal policy. Some cities actively promote urban
agriculture through funding, land donation, or protective zoning. Unfortunately, local policies can also
present barriers to urban agriculture, particularly when restrictive zoning makes urban agriculture
difficult. This can impact the regional agricultural economy, as not all agricultural activities occur
within unincorporated areas and many agricultural uses or accessory activities located within city limits
can complement more rural farm uses. Frequently,these policy barriers to urban agricultural uses are
unintentional.
Some cities have begun to formulate policy to protect and encourage urban agriculture in response to
community pressure, but also in recognition that urban agriculture can improve public health, contribute
to neighborhood revitalization and community economic development, and help promote"green" cities.
The Task Force recognizes the importance of urban agriculture and its link to the Region's agricultural
economy and believe the Region, as a whole,must create zoning and permitting processes that are
friendly to agriculture in order for the Region's agricultural economy to succeed.
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Recommendation Three
Direct the Development Services Director to take the Task Force's recommendation to request the
Regional Plan participants review their zoning ordinances to the 2015 annual work program
development meeting with the Jackson County Planning Commission. Should this recommendation
become a work program item, the Development Services Director will survey the Regional Plan
participants to gain their feedback. The Development Services Director will also review the County's
ordinance regarding White City,to determine whether it is farming friendly. This would include
allowing accessory or other farm uses (such as food processing and distribution facilities, etc.), where
appropriate.
4. Develop Revisions to the Land Development Ordinance:Background
As stated previously, the navigation of complex regulatory processes can be one of the biggest
challenges facing the economic viability of the region's growers. Farmers are increasingly having to try
new types of agricultural production to remain competitive. One of the obstacles faced by farmers
wanting to create a new operation or expand an existing operation is the sometimes complex regulatory
requirements for these transitions. Those types of expansions require permits that can be complicated,
expensive, and may discourage some, especially small farmers who don't have as many resources as
larger producers, from growing their businesses.
While the County must comply with State land use regulations, there is flexibility in the way that this
compliance must be shown. The Task Force recommends the County research what revisions could be
made to the County's Land Development Ordinance (LDO)to streamline regulations pertaining to
agriculture, especially focusing on scale-appropriate regulations (creation of standards). This would
include, but not be limited to, review of regulations pertaining to accessory or other farm uses (such as
farm crop processing facilities, farmworker housing and System Development charges, farm stands, u-
pick facilities, bee keeping, farm dwellings, mobile farm stands, slaughterhouses, rendering plants, etc.).
Recommendation Four
Direct the Development Services Director to take the Task Force's recommendation to develop and
implement potential revisions to the Land Development Ordinance to the 2015 annual work program
development meeting with the Jackson County Planning Commission. Should this recommendation
become a work program item, prior to the draft revisions coming before the Planning Commission, the
Development Services Director will bring the recommended revisions to an "ad hoc" group of
individuals representing expertise in the Region's agricultural industry, including small farmers,to gain
their feedback.
S. Implement Conservation Programs:Background
Increasingly, states and communities are buying conservation easements by turning to purchase-of-
development rights (PDRs)programs as a way of keeping farms and ranches intact. In a PDR program,
public funds are used to purchase the land's development rights, in effect creating a conservation
easement on the land while the land remains in private ownership. PDRs are voluntary and often have
many more applicants than available funds. The most common financing mechanisms at the state level
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for PDR programs have been annual appropriations, dedicated lottery revenues, and bonds authorized by
the legislature or a voter referendum.
PDR programs are becoming increasingly popular because they offer substantial benefits to both
communities and landowners. Many agricultural landowners are cash-poor: that is, they have a great
deal of equity in land, but little income. By selling only their development rights, owners can convert
some of the wealth tied up in their land into cash, without relinquishing ownership of the land or use of
its productive capacity.
Under a PDR or Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement (PACE)programs, the rights to
develop (convert)the land up to its allowable density are purchased and an easement is attached to the
land. In most cases the easement restricts all future residential, commercial and industrial uses of the
land. The easement binds not only the current owner but all future owners. The programs usually set the
price they are willing to pay as the market value of the property in its highest and best use (usually
development)minus the stream of income an owner will receive by continuing to farm the land. The
federal government has established a Farmland Protection Program to work with state and local
PDR/PACE programs to finance more easement purchases. Selling an easement allows farmers and
ranchers to cash in a percentage of the equity in their land, thus creating a financially competitive
alternative to development. Producers often use PACE program funds to buy and improve land,
buildings and equipment, to retire debt and to increase the viability of their operations.
Qualified grantees include both public (government)and private(land trust) entities. Due to limited
funding opportunities for purchasing conservation easements, landowners usually choose to donate all or
a portion of their development rights to a qualified conservation organization, often receiving tax
benefits as a form of compensation.
A land trust is a nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is the preservation of undeveloped land
of natural and/or agricultural value to the community. A land trust accepts donations of agricultural
conservation easements, gifts of land, and may purchase easements or land with donated funds. A land
trust is a private sector form of land conservation.
The Southern Oregon Land Conservancy(SOLC) is the only land trust working exclusively in Southern
Oregon. They are a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to the permanent protection and
stewardship of natural and working lands for the public good. The SOLC offers options for landowners
that wish to safeguard their land in perpetuity and one of their main goals is preservation of working
farms and ranches. The SOLC's current protection programs are available through gifts of land and
conservation easements. However,the SOLC has offered their assistance to Development Services staff
to help research how similar programs have been implemented elsewhere, how successful they have
been in terms of farmland preservation, and how they may be applied here in order to determine if
additional programs and/or services could be developed.
Recommendation Five
Direct the Development Services Director to take the Task Force's recommendation,to research how
land conservation programs have been implemented elsewhere, how successful they have been in terms
of farmland preservation, how they are funded, and how to best apply in this region, to the 2015 annual
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work program development meeting with the Jackson County Planning Commission. Should this
recommendation become a work program item, the Development Services Director will work with the
SOLC to identify the most successful conservation programs and determine how to prioritize
agricultural lands for preservation. At that point,the Development Services Director shall bring these
recommendations back to the Board of Commissioners for further direction.
6. Update the Agricultural Lands Element:Background
The Comprehensive Plan is the centerpiece of local planning. Like business plans, Comprehensive
Plans provide the framework of how our communities will grow. And like business plans, they must
evolve over time to be effective. A Comprehensive Plan usually includes three elements: 1)an
inventory of existing conditions, which includes inventories and descriptions of existing land uses,
natural resources (including farm and forest), natural hazards, recreational facilities,transportation
facilities, and economics; 2) goal and policy statements,which indicate, in a general way, the objectives
of the jurisdiction over a specific planning period and guidance on how to achieve those objectives—
normally 20 years from the date of adoption of the plan; and 3) a Comprehensive Plan map, which
depicts the desired arrangement of uses for the entire jurisdiction.
The goals and policies are generally designed to provide guidance over the use of land. They are
important when reviewing proposed zone changes, comprehensive plan amendments, and sometimes,
conditional use permits. The inventories, while significant, do not play a major role in the day-to-day
administration of the planning program of a city or county. The inventories are most important when
developing the goals and policies. The inventories are normally updated during major plan updates, and
the updated inventories may lead to changes in policies within the plan.
Jackson County's Agricultural Lands Element was adopted in 1994 and amended in 2002. Since that
time, significant changes have occurred within the County and with the agricultural economy. An
update to the Agricultural Lands Element is important to assess the current state of the agricultural
economy in Jackson County and guide its direction for future preservation and growth.
Recommendation Six
Direct the Development Services Director to take the Task Force's recommendation of updating the
Agricultural Lands Element of the County's Comprehensive Plan and amending portions of the
Economic Element pertaining to Agriculture, to the 2015 annual work program development meeting
with the Jackson County Planning Commission. Should this recommendation become a work program
item, the Development Services Director shall produce an amended Agricultural Lands Element and
portions of the Economic Element pertaining to Agriculture in collaboration with an "ad hoc" group of
individuals. These individuals will be appointed by the Board of Commissioners and will represent
expertise in the Region's agricultural economy, including small farmers.
7. Research and Support Business Organizations to Improve the Agricultural Economy:Background
According to the 2012 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census of Agriculture, Oregon has just
1,419 principal farm operators under the age of 35 and 12,577 over the age of 65. One thing is clear—
Oregon needs a fresh crop of beginning farmers. But younger people entering agriculture face daunting
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challenges: land is expensive to purchase and operational costs are high; land for lease can also be
difficult to find and contract for; and, many find it nearly impossible to qualify for farm lending, and if
they do qualify, they face high interest rates for farm purchases.
Farmers need access to capital to purchase land and equipment and to invest in the development of new
products, services,production technologies and marketing strategies. Yet commercial banks are often
reluctant to lend money to farmers for agricultural enterprises. Public economic development programs
are generally targeted to the industrial and traded sectors and do not consider loans to agricultural
businesses.
The USDA recently announced additional support and resources for America's small and midsized
farmers and ranchers. This is the second major USDA package this year in support of small and
midsized producers. The first package included efforts to increase access to capital,provide better risk
management tools, expand marketing opportunities, and offer food safety training and educational
resources specific to America's small and midsize producers.
In addition, in 2013 the Oregon Legislature created Oregon's first financing program specifically for
beginning and expanding farmers and ranchers. The "Aggie Bond" Program allows qualifying farmers
to secure significantly lower interest rates for land and equipment purchases. The goal of Oregon's
Aggie Bonds program is to support beginning farmers, help small businesses, and facilitate growth in
the local market agricultural sector across the state.
The state agency that administers the Aggie Bond program is Business Oregon. Business Oregon works
with the borrower's local lender to provide this financing. Business Oregon issues a tax-exempt bond for
the amount and with the terms of the loan. Because the interest income to the lender is exempt from
federal income tax,the lender is able to charge a lower rate to the borrower, on average one to three
percent lower than the commercial farm loan rate. The liability for Aggie Bonds rests entirely with the
private lender; therefore, Business Oregon,the state of Oregon and the federal government assume no
liability for the loans. By partnering with the private sector, states can assist beginning farmers without
tapping into General Funds or impacting debt limits.
Loans may be used to acquire agricultural land, new depreciable property or used depreciable property
in conjunction with agricultural land. Farm Service Agency loan and loan guarantee programs available
to beginning farmers are also generally available for potential Aggie Bonds participants.
As discussed previously, the Task Force recognizes that today's farmers, as well as the next generation
of farmers, need assistance to stay competitive, grow their business, and protect their legacies. The Task
Force also recognizes that assisting farmers will benefit Jackson County's economy, as agriculture is
very important to our region's economy. According to the USDA, in 2012, Jackson County ranked 24th
out of 36 Oregon counties for gross farm and ranch sales at$65,918,000. Of those,pears, wine grapes,
nursery and greenhouse crops, cattle and other animal products were the highest sales by commodity.
Agriculture is also very important as it relates to other sectors of the economy and the region's
agricultural lands are responsible for thousands of jobs. Companies like Amy's Kitchen have helped the
region establish itself as a food processing and distribution hub. In 2011, Oregon State University (OSU)
s
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Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics conducted a comprehensive analysis of the
agriculture industry cluster(based on 2009 data). This report showed that the production sector of
agriculture—crops, livestock, and other outputs—has a direct connection to many other industries.
Linked together, these associated sectors make up an agricultural "cluster," consisting of the following
categories:
• Production
• Processing
• Agriculture Support Services
• Wholesale Trade
• Transportation& Warehousing
• Food Services& Drinking Places
• Retail Trade
According to the OSU analysis, the combined direct economic output, employment, and value added of
the agriculture cluster comprises over 10 percent of Oregon's entire economic output, and one of every
eight jobs (12 percent),thereby making agriculture very important to the overall economy.
The Task Force believes agriculture should be raised to the same level of importance as other sectors of
industry. One way to assist farmers and the regional agricultural economy would be to form
partnerships with key agencies. The Task Force believes it is essential that the County collaborate with
agencies such as Business Oregon and the Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc.
(SOREDI)to help connect farmers to business resources,training, and financing to grow their
businesses and promote smart agricultural economic development.
Recommendation Seven
Direct the Development Services Director to take the Task Force's recommendation to identify gaps
between agencies that can assist farmers and agricultural related businesses and programs available to
assist them, to the 2015 annual work program development meeting with the Jackson County Planning
Commission. Should this recommendation become a work program item, the Development Services
Director shall research how programs or services for technical assistance in producing business plans,
site selection for agricultural enterprises, business retention and expansion services, farm succession
planning, and economic development lending targeted to unique needs and agricultural workforce
development are being implemented in our area and if there are ways these programs or services could
be better implemented. This would include collaboration with state and local economic development
agencies, as well as jurisdictions, to identify gaps between agencies and programs that assist farmers and
agricultural businesses with business resources, training, and financing to grow their businesses.
Once the Development Services Director has identified recommendations for improvements, the
Development Services Director shall bring these recommendations back to the Board of Commissioners
for further direction.
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Development Services
Kelly A.Madding
JACKSON COUNTY Medford,OR 97501
Phone:541-774-6519
Oregon Fax:541-774-6791
maddinka@jacksoncounty.org
November 5,2014 •jacksoncounty.org
Torn Humphrey
Community Development Director
City of Central Point
140 S. 3rd Street
Central Point, OR 97502
RE: Jackson County Regional Plan Agricultural Task Force Condition
Dear Mr. Humphrey:
In 2012 Jackson County adopted the Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Plan(Regional Plan) as an element of
the Comprehensive Plan. Chapter 5, Section 2.22 of the Regional Plan requires the following:
Agricultural Task Force. Within six months of acknowledgement of the Greater Bear Creek Valley
Regional Plan, Jackson County shall appoint an Agricultural Task Force made up of persons with
expertise in appropriate fields, including but not limited to farmers, ranchers, foresters and soils scientists,
representatives of the State Department of Agriculture,the State Forestry Department,the State
Department of Land Conservation and Development,Jackson County, and a RPS participating city.
The Agricultural Task Force shall develop a program to assess the impacts on the agricultural economy of
Jackson County arising from the loss of agricultural land and/or the ability to irrigate agricultural land,
which may result from Urban Growth Boundary Amendments. The Agricultural Task Force shall also
identify,develop,and recommend potential mitigation measures, including financial strategies,to offset
those impacts. Appropriate mitigation measures shall be applied to Urban Growth Boundary Amendment
proposals.
The Regional Plan was acknowledged by the Department of Land Conservation and Development on March 8,
2013. The Board of Commissioners appointed the Agricultural Task Force on February 13,2013,meeting the
timing requirements of the above condition. On October 29, 2014 the Board of Commissioners concurred with
the Jackson County Planning Commission's recommendations on the Agricultural Task Force recommendations,
primarily related to irrigation, and directed staff to prepare an Ordinance adopting said recommendations. The
Ordinance is scheduled to come before the Board of Commissioners for adoption on December 3,2014. In
addition, on November 4,2014 he Agricultural Task Force made broader recommendations to the Board of
Commissioners, identifying potential mitigation measures to offset the loss of farm land due to Urban Growth
Boundary expansions. As the Agricultural Task Force has made recommendations to the Board of
Commissioners,the condition in Section 2.22 of Chapter 5 of the Regional Plan has been satisfied.
Sincerely,
Kelly A. Madding
Director Jackson County Planning Commission
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MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: October 29, 2014
TIME: 1:30 PM
PLACE: Courthouse Auditorium
1:30 PM* 1. Call to Order Don Skundrick, Chair
1:35 PM* 2. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of amendments to the Sandy Brown, Planner
Jackson County Comprehensive Plan Text as recommended
by the Jackson County Planning Commission, consistent
with the August 12, 2014 recommendations of the
Agricultural Task Force to revise the Agricultural Element
adopted by Ordinance 2001-27. Proposed amendments
include several additional policies pertaining to irrigation as
well as additional text explaining the Regional Plan process
and the purpose and goals of the Agricultural Task Force.
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Work Session Agenda
November 4, 2014
9:00 a.m.
Jackson Room
1. Agricultural Task Force Recommendations Presentation — Kelly Madding, Development
Services Director
2. Discussion of Possible County Proclamation regarding Transfer of Lands to the State
3. Discussion on O&C Counties Member County Dues—Commissioner Rachor
4. Discussion on Consolidation of Watershed Councils — Bob Jones, Medford Water
Commission
5. Update on Governor's Executive Order 12-07 - Commissioner Rachor
6. Executive Session
ORS 192.660(2)(a) and (b), Employment of Employee
ORS 192.660(2)(d), Labor Negotiations-Press Excluded ORS 192.660(4)
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DLCD FORM 1 NOTICE OF A PROPOSED CHANGE FOR DLCD USE
TO A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OR File No.:
LAND USE REGULATION Received:
Local governments are required to send notice of a proposed change to a comprehensive plan or land use regulation
at least 35 days before the first evidentiary hearing. (See OAR 660-018-0020 for a post-acknowledgment plan
amendment and OAR 660-025-0080 for a periodic review task). The rules require that the notice include a
completed copy of this form.
Jurisdiction: Jackson County
Local file no.: 14-00025-LRP
Please check the type of change that best describes the proposal:
® Urban growth boundary(UGB) amendment including more than 50 acres, by a city with a population greater
than 2,500 within the UGB
❑ UGB amendment over 100 acres by a metropolitan service district
❑ Urban reserve designation, or amendment including over 50 acres,by a city with a population greater than
2,500 within the UGB
❑ Periodic review task—Task no.:
❑ Any other change to a comp plan or land use regulation (e.g., a post-acknowledgement plan amendment)
Local contact person(name and title): Craig Anderson, Sr. Planner
Phone: 541-774-6918 E-mail: anderscm @jacksoncounty.org
Street address: 10 S. Oakdale, Rm. 100 City: Medford Zip: 97501-
iefly summarize the proposal in plain language. Please identify all chapters of the plan or code proposed for
amendment (maximum 500 characters):
Amendment to the Central Point Urban Growth Boundary to include a portion (<50 ac) of Urban Reserve Area
CP-4D consistent with the Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Plan (RPS).
Date of first evidentiary hearing: 09/23/2014
Date of final hearing: 02/11/2015
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Except under certain circumstances,' proposed Include this Form 1 as the first pages of a combined
_ endments must be submitted to DLCD's Salem file or as a separate file.
office at least 35 days before the first evidentiary 5. File format: When submitting a Notice of a
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than US Postal Service, on the day DLCD receives the formats: Adobe .pdf(preferred); Microsoft Office(for
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service district). DLCD will not accept a Notice of a for a comprehensive plan or land use regulation text
Proposed Change submitted by an individual or private amendment must include the text of the amendment
firm or organization. and any other information necessary to advise DLCD
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Service or hand-delivery, print a completed copy of from the currently acknowledged plan or land use
this Form 1 on light green paper if available. Submit regulation. A general description of the proposal is not
one copy of the proposed change, including this form adequate. The notice may be deemed incomplete
and other required materials to: without this documentation.
Attention: Plan Amendment Specialist 7. Staff report: Attach any staff report on the
Dept. of Land Conservation and Development proposed change or information that describes when
635 Capitol Street NE, Suite 150 the staff report will be available and how a copy may
Salem,OR 97301-2540 be obtained.
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4. Electronic submittals of up to 20MB may be sent quasi judicial land use hearing, if applicable.
via e-mail. Address e-mails to pian.amendments(a 9. Maps: Submittal of a proposed map amendment
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Amendment." existing and proposed plan and zone designations. A
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paper. Include text regarding background,justification
at for the change, and the application if there was one
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E-mails with attachments that exceed 20MB will not be 10. Goal exceptions: Submittal of proposed
received, and therefore FTP must be used for these amendments that involve a goal exception must include
electronic submittals. The FTP site must be used for the proposed language of the exception.
all.zip files regardless of size. The maximum file size
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the notice of a proposed change is not required[a notice of adoption is still required,however];and
If a local government determines that emergency circumstances beyond the control of the local government require
_xpedited review such that the local government cannot submit the proposed change consistent with the 35-day deadline,the
local government may submit the proposed change to the department as soon as practicable.The submittal must include a
description of the emergency circumstances.
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