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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAC Minutes - July 8, 2008City of Central Point Citizens Advisory Committee Minutes July 8, 2008 6:00 P.M. A Citizens Advisory Committee meeting was held in City Council Chambers on July 8, 2008, commencing at 6:00 p.m. Present were Herb Fazber, David Painter, Sam Inkley, Jr, Allen Broderick, Jake Jakabosky and Larry Martin. Joe Thomas was absent. Also in attendance were Dick Halley, City Council Liaison; Tom Humphrey, CommuniTy Development Director; Don Burt, Planning Manager, Comue Clune, Community Planner; Dave Jacob, Community Planner, and Didi Thomas, Planning Secretary. Minutes A motion was made by Allen Broderick and seconded by David Painter to approve the minutes of the June 1 Q, 2008 meeting. All members said "aye". Motion passed. Public Anoearances There were no public appearances. Comprehensive P/an -Land Use Pfan Planning Manager Don Burt presented a recap of the Land Use Plan which is a part of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan that staff is currently updating. The Land Use Plan should contain information on land uses and densities for the various residential and mixed use classifications. Mr. Burt reviewed the various classifications and distributed handouts [o committee members depicting existing and proposed densities in each of the land use categories. In order to get through the State process, densities will need to be assigned to all land use classifications. The City's current average density is 5.5 units/acre. Based on the Buildable Lands Inventory, we have more high density land than needed. The second handout depicts an existing density of 8.65 with 72% of projected distribution in low density and 28% in high density. Mr. Burt reviewed the proposed densities and indicated that the numbers can be manipulated to achieve preferred densities. Minimum and maximum densities will be addressed in the comprehensive plan to calculate yields Citizens Advisory Committee July 8, 2008 Page 2 and establish the range, not the zoning. Where there is a conflict between the two, the comprehensive plan Hiles. With full build out of the current buildable lands (BL), the average density would be 8.65; proposed densities would yield 9.75. These densities are also based on current land use distribution (BL) and significantly exceed averages per the Regional Problem Solving plan. Mr. Burt suggested an overlay for mixed use classifications for flexibility in site design and density transfers. Herb Farber requested that staff bring back concepts on how overlays work. Mc Fazber further stated [hat it would be nice to have a system that doesn't become over-burdened by [he process. The committee agreed to proceed with the density ranges. M-7 Zonine District Amendment. Warehouse Clubs Planning Manager Don Burt said that a membership club in the M-1 zoning district could generate approximately ten times more trips and suggested this type of use as a conditional use in [he M-1 district. Mr. Humphrey added [ha[ we would like to create the opportunity for membership clubs without having to create more commercial zoning. Design criteria would remain the same as that required for other projects in the M-1 zone. Committee members discussed traffic studies, other permitted uses in the zoning district and circulation. All agreed [o move the issue along [o the Planning Commission. Transportation Svstem Plan - Chanters .? and 6 Community Planner Dave Jacob advised that staff had been meeting with the technical advisory committee, and they had completed their review of the Transportation System Plan. Mr. Jacob advised that staff would like to submit the plan to DLCD later this month with a review by the Plamung Commission in September, 2008. A motion was made by David Painter [o approve Chapter 3 Land Use & Transportation Planning. Jake Jakabosky seconded. All members said "aye". Motion passed. Mr. Jacob presented an overview of Chapter 6, Parking Management, and stated that the City's objective is to reduce parking spaces by 10%. Mr. Jacob reviewed the strategies and means of implementing changes to achieve the desired goals of the chapter. A motion was made by David Painter to approve Chapter 6 -Parking Management. Sam Inkley, Jr. seconded. All members said "aye". Motion passed. Reerona! Problem Solvine Community Development Director Tom Humphrey advised that the Regional Problem Solving committee was making headway. Work is still being done to obtain a signed participants agreement and once in place, will become [he basis for making changes to Citizens Advisory Committee July 8, 2008 Page 3 our comprehensive plan, accepting the urban reserve areas and expanding the urban growth boundary. A draft of the regional plan and participants' agreement will be presented to LCDC in October and they will provide us with an analysis of any fatal flaws [hat would prevent adoption. Once approved, the city will amend its comprehensive plan to include urban reserve areas. Morals Tom Humphrey advised [ha[ staff and members of the Central Point Council for the Arts, which is comprised of seven women with varying degrees of art experience and training, had met with the Plamting Commission and created criteria for Planning Commission use when evaluating murals. The criteria was adopted by the Planning Commission and will be reviewed by City Council on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Dick Halley, Council liaison, asked if the City Council would be reviewing any murals submitted. Mr. Humphrey explained that the Planning Commission is currently designated in code [o make decisions on murals. The purpose of the Arts Council is to make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. Miscellaneous The next meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was scheduled for October 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. A motion to adjourn was made by David Painter and seconded by Jake Jakabosky. Al] members said "aye". Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the July 8, 2008 Citizens Advisory Committee were approved by the Citizens Advisory Committee at its meeting of October 14, 2008. Chairman