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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 195 - Comp Plan Amendmentr r"' ,i P]".,ANNING COMMISSION RESOI~[JTION NO. 195 A RESOLU'T'ION RECOMMENDING APPR0~7AL OF A COMPREHENSIVE PI.,AN AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE A PARCIsT, DESCRIBED AS JACKSON COUNTY 36 R2W 34 and 35 TAX LOT 2200 WITHIN THE CITY'S URBAN GROWTH AREA WHEREAS, Jackson County School District No. ~ desires to obtain municipal water services for it's property known as the Future Farmers of America T.~and Lab and Mel Anhorn Baseball Field located in the vicinity of the northeast quadrant of the City south of where Upton Road runs east and west and north of Bear Creek and has therefore requested that said property be included within the City of Central Point Urban Growth Boundary Area so that it would be eligible for annexa- tion into the City of Central Point, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to the Urban Growth Boundary and Policy Agreement, the Citizen's .Planning Advisory Committee conducted a public hearing to review said request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment an May 8, 1990, and after conducting said hearing, has recommended that the Schnnl District's request be granted, and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 17.95 of the Central Point Municipal Code, the Central Point Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 5, 1999 to review said request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and having at said public hearing received, reviewed the testimony and applicant`s findings, and being fully advised BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Central. Paint, Oregon, that the Commission hereby accepts the applicant's findings set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto, and by this reference expressly made a part of the within resolution and that the Commissa,an hereby recommends approval to the City Council of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to include the area described herein within the City's Urban Growth Area. Passed by the Planning Commission this ~,~'~ day of June, 1990 and signed by me in authentication of its passage this /~ day of June, 1990. Planning Commission Chairman ATTEST: City Repre ntative Approved by me this /~`~~ay of June, 1.990. Planning Commission Chairma Planning Commission Resolution Na. 195 MF7$LA1.590/PORES Page ~ a 2 A~PLICANT's ~z~rDZ~res MINOR URBAN BOUNDARY LINF ADJUSTiJfENT (36 R2W 34 and 35 TAX LOT 2200) Jackson County School Distract No. 6 desires to obtain municipal water services far it's property known as the Future Farmers of America Land Loh and Mel Anhorn Baseball Field located in the vicinity of the northeast quadrant of the City south of where Upton Road tuns east and west anal north of Beax Creek and has therefore requested that said property be included within the City of Central Point Urban Growth Boundary Area so that it would be eligible for annexation into the City of Central Point. FINDINGS: I. Subject property is used for the (Future Farmers of America) land laboratory which provides far District 6 animal and crap studies. The property also accommodates the Mel Anhorn Baseball Field. These two facilities provide positive educational and recreational opportunities and thus help to satisfy the continuing demand for such faca:~ities by urban populations (Statewide Goal 11). While said facilities and services do not satisfy a need for hous- ing ar large scale employment opportunities, they da help to enhance the livability of the City of Central Point Urban Growth Boundary Area. 2. Subject property does not provide adequate well water to supnart it`s facili- ties and services. Gity of Central Point water main is located within a one-hundred (100) foot distance from the westerly boundary of the property. ?Municipal *aater services will provide for an orderly and economic provision of Urban Facilities and Services as defi~aed in Statewide Planning Goal ~Ta. 11. 3. Approximately 15 acres of subject property has a soil capability of Class 1 and is thus very suitable for growing field craps and a portion of the land is used to grow alfalf a, corn, and other crops. The farm use also facili- tates the educational use described in Section 1 of this document,- and there- fore serves a greater and higher need by promoting agricultural knowledge, agriculture enterprise and agricultural productivity for future generations. Such activities along with the recreational benefits provided by Mel Anhorn Baseball field lend themselves to increased efficiency of subject property which is proposed to be included within the Central Point UGB. 4. Under the District's strategy, the facility will operate by means of munici- pal water service rather than an inadequate supply of well water. Such services will be made available less expensively, and more efficiently than by way 'of costly searching, drilling and maintaining poor well water facili- ties. The resulting efficiencies and cost savings gained through providing a stable potable water supply will benefit those who receive educational and recreational services from District No. 6. 5. A major portion of subject property is classified for agricultural use as a Class I with other soils along Bear Creek holding Class 2 and 4 status. All agricultural land on subject property will be retained within it's agricultur- al status and soil capability class. Said agricultural status will also be enhanced by approval. of proposed Minor Urban Growth Boundary Adjustzaent and Annexation. 1,Tj7~T,,:t7..C.. L~r"~`P ~.7w~'.v Page 2 0~ 2 6. School District ~~ has developed plans for the Rogue Ecosystem Project which will provide for an advanced biology course, a learning center and an ecological park. The project is planned to occur in three phases and is designed to promote community wide active participation, understanding and improving the Rogue Basis Ecosystem and man's relationship with it. The District's project, which is underway with the salmon hatchery component of the advanced biology course and the development of nature and agricultural trails, helps to accomplish statewide Planning Goal #~ in that said project will preserve open space and natural biological habitats, Our coming into an urban setting would enhance development. 7. Whether included or not included within the Central UGB area, said facility will exist and operate harmoniously with surrounding land uses. Besides providing an educational facility for increasing populations with the UGB area, said property will: a. preserve agricultural lands b. preserve aesthetics and scenic benefits of open space c. satisfy recreation needs d. facilitate delivery of educational and recreational services,