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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-08 Planning PACKET Note: Anyyone wishing too speak at any Planning Commission meetinng is encourageed to do so. If you wish to sppeak, please risee and, after youu have been reecognized by thhe Chair, give yyour name and complete address for the reccord. You will then be allowed to speak. Pleaase note that thhe public testimmony may be limited by the CChair and normaally is not allowed after the Pubblic Hearing is cclosed. AASHLAND PLLANNING COOMMISSION REGUULAR MEETING OCTTOBER 8, 20113 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM, Ciivic Center Coouncil Chambbers, 1175 E. Main Street II.. ANNOOUNCEMENTTS IIII. CONSSENT AGENDDA A. Appproval of Minutes 1.September 10, 2013 Regular Meetingg. 2.September 24, 2013 Stuudy Session IVV. PUBLIC FORUM V. DISCUUSSION ITEMMS A. Noormal Avenue Neighborhhood Plan *PPlease bringyyour materiaalsfrom the SSept. 24 meeeting packet** VI. ADJOURNMENT Inn compliance wwith the Americaans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please coontact the Commmunity Develoopment office aat 541-488-53055 (TTY phone is 1-800-735-22900). Notificattion 48 hours pprior to the mmeeting will enaable the City to make reasonaable arrangemeents to ensure aaccessibility to the meeting (228 CFR 35.1022-35.104 ADDA Title 1). ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 10, 2013 CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Michael Dawkins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 East Main Street. Commissioners Present: Staff Present: Troy J. Brown, Jr. Bill Molnar, Community Development Director Michael Dawkins Maria Harris, Planning Manager Richard Kaplan Brandon Goldman, Senior Planner Debbie Miller April Lucas, Administrative Supervisor Melanie Mindlin Tracy Peddicord Absent Members: Council Liaison: None Mike Morris, absent ANNOUCEMENTS Commissioners Brown and Miller stated they would be absent from the September 24, 2013 meeting. Community Development Director Bill Molnar updated the Commission on several actions that have gone before the City Council: 1) The City Council has decided to not substantially change the travelers accommodation ordinance to allow greater flexibility for short term home rentals. They did agree, however, to add language that stipulates a business license, transient occupancy tax registration, and land use approval must be obtained prior to operation of a travelers accommodation. Additionally, the changes require a safety inspection by the Fire Department and will make it a violation to advertise units for rent that have not received City approval; 2) The Council passed second reading of the Housing Needs Analysis; and 3) First reading of an ordinance creating a combined Housing and Human Services Commission was approved. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes. 1. August 13, 2013 Regular Meeting. Commissioners Dawkins/Brown m/s to approve the Consent Agenda. Voice Vote: all AYES. Motion passed 5-0. \[Commissioner Kaplan abstained from vote\] PUBLIC FORUM No one came forward to speak. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Long Range Project Update. Community Development Director Bill Molnar, Planning Manager Maria Harris, and Senior Planner Brandon Goldman presented an overview of projects the Community Development Department is considering pursuing over the next 18-24 months. Staff explained the Normal Neighborhood Plan and Unified Land Use Code projects will be wrapping up at the end of this year and staff will be transitioning into the next set of projects starting early 2014. Ashland Planning Commission September 10, 2013 Page 1 of 3 Downtown Parking Management & Multi-Modal Circulation Study Mr. Molnar stated this project was identified during the Transportation Systems Plan (TSP) Update and the City Council has already approved an intergovernmental agreement with the University of Oregon to assist with this study. He noted the Council Goal that states “Review the Downtown Plan including zoning of areas around downtown and create a roadmap for the future planning of downtown” and explained the zoning analysis project entails a review of existing zoning adjacent to the downtown and will be undertaken at the same time as the parking management and multi-modal circulation study. Staff was asked to clarify the objective of the zoning review. Mr. Molnar commented on creating transition zones and the interest to potentially create more flexibility for residential properties that abut or are across the street from commercial zones. He cited Winburn Way, which is zoned single family residential, as an example of an area where a zone change might be reasonable. He added the Council felt it was logical to look at the zoning and have it considered as part of the parking management study. Historic Preservation 10-Year Plan Planning Manager Maria Harris stated the impact of exterior changes to residential structures is a high priority area in the Historic Preservation Plan and is something the Historic Commission has been concerned about for some time. She explained currently the code addresses exterior alterations to commercial buildings, but not residential structures unless it is specifically listed on the national register. Ms. Harris explained the City does not require a building permit for certain residential alterations, including siding, windows, doors, and roofing materials; however, exterior changes can significantly impact the integrity of a historic structure. This project would include an evaluation of the impacts of establishing a process to review these types of changes, and potentially developing ordinance language that establishes approval criteria and a review process. Ms. Harris added because Ashland is a Certified Local Government (CLG), we are eligible for state grants that could help fund this project. Infill Strategies Along Transit Corridors Ms. Harris stated this project is still being formulated and pertains to the Council Goal that states “Investigate land-use and funding strategies that provide affordable and workforce housing units.” She stated this project would identify opportunities for and constraints to transit-oriented development in the East Siskiyou and Ashland Street area, and would include an assessment of market conditions, mixed-use housing costs, financial feasibility of multi-story development, regulatory process, frequency and quality of transit service, and public infrastructure improvements. Additionally, this project would develop options and strategies for addressing opportunities and barriers, and identify incentives that could be provided to encourage affordable workforce housing near existing and future transit routes. Vertical Housing Development Zones Senior Planner Brandon Goldman explained the establishment of a Vertical Housing Development Zone (VHDZ) is an incentive based strategy intended to encourage more mixed-use developments through a partial property tax exemption. He explained this is a state authorized tax exemption and is administered through the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department. He stated the program provides a 20% tax exemption for each residential floor built for 10 years, with a maximum of 80%, and could provide developers incentive to build more mixed-use buildings. Mr. Goldman stated this project would include the evaluation and establishment of Vertical Housing Development Zones in Ashland, and while this is not a land use decision, staff recommends the Planning Commission’s involvement before this is taken to the City Council for approval. Comment was made voicing support for providing incentives to create smaller, workforce housing units; as opposed to larger residential units which often are second homes for people who live out of town. Code Incentives for Affordable Workforce Housing Mr. Goldman stated this project falls under the same Council Goal as Vertical Housing Development Zones and includes the consideration of a number of code amendments in the Unified Land Use Ordinance that are intended to provide greater opportunities for affordable housing and workforce housing. He stated increasing density bonuses for affordable housing, streamlining the application process for accessory residential units, eliminating impediments to the location and design of manufactured housing, and the establishment of standards for pocket neighborhoods are some of the changes being considered at this time. He added the recently adopted Housing Needs Analysis outlines a number of other strategies and the Housing Commission will be reviewing these and issuing a recommendation to the City Council. Ashland Planning Commission September 10, 2013 Page 2 of 3 Croman Mill Area – Analysis of Opportunities and Impediments Mr. Molnar stated the Croman Plan was adopted in 2010 which was right in the middle of the recession, and while the City has started to see some improvements in commercial building activity, there is an interest from the Council to see if there is anything the City can do as part of the economic development strategy to encourage development at the Croman property. This project would entail identifying opportunities and impediments to the development of the Croman Mill area and developing strategies for preparing the site to be development ready. The Commission held general discussion of the Croman Plan, including the infrastructure improvements that would be needed, what types of businesses this area might attract, and the intent of the plan itself. Housing Element Update Mr. Goldman stated the Housing Element is an important part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and its primary goal is to ensure a variety of dwelling types to provide housing opportunities for the total cross-section of Ashland’s population consistent with preserving the character and appearance of the City. He explained the Housing Element was last revised in 1981 and consequently some of the items are outdated and do not reflect the current conditions of the City. This project would involve refining the general narrative, replacing outdated information, and reviewing the existing policies and goals to ensure they remain effective at addressing the community’s housing needs. Mr. Goldman noted the City’s Housing Program Specialist has identified this project in the Housing Work Plan as a project she would like to undertake in the next 18-24 months. Railroad Master Plan – Evaluate Benefits of Adoption Ms. Harris explained this plan was developed in 2001 but was not adopted in its entirety. She stated the zoning was changed from industrial to employment, the plan area was put in the Detail Site Review Zone, and the street network was adopted; but the “vision documents” were not approved. Ms. Harris stated this project would evaluate the benefits of the unimplemented portions of the draft Railroad Property Master Plan. B. Annual Report to City Council. Community Development Director Bill Molnar reminded the Commission that the Council has asked the various commissions to come before them once a year and highlight projects that have been completed. He commented that the City Council is a lot more familiar with the work of the Planning Commission because much of their work goes onto Council, and suggested this might be a good opportunity to address other topics of concern instead of specific land use actions. He asked the Commission to start thinking about this and to identify a date. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Ashland Planning Commission September 10, 2013 Page 3 of 3 ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION MINUTES September 24, 2013 CALL TO ORDER Chair Melanie Mindlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 East Main Street. Commissioners Present: Staff Present: Michael Dawkins Bill Molnar, Community Development Director Richard Kaplan Brandon Goldman, Senior Planner Melanie Mindlin April Lucas, Administrative Supervisor Tracy Peddicord Absent Members: Council Liaison: Troy J. Brown, Jr. Mike Morris, absent Debbie Miller ANNOUCEMENTS Community Development Director Bill Molnar updated the Commission on the travelers accommodation ordinance and stated the City Council will be discussing travelers accommodations in single family zones at their November Study Session. PUBLIC FORUM No one came forward to speak. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Normal Avenue Neighborhood Plan – Final Draft Update. Community Development Director Bill Molnar explained the purpose of tonight’s meeting is for the Commission to familiarize themselves with the Normal Avenue Neighborhood Plan. He noted the Transportation Commission is scheduled to review this at their next meeting, and the plan will come back before the Planning Commission at their October 8, 2013. At that time, the Commission will hear from the public and will be asked to provide direction to staff before the plan moves through the formal adoption process. Senior Planner Brandon Goldman provided a presentation that addressed the plan components \[See Exhibit A, attached\], including: Existing Conditions (Comprehensive Plan land use designations, wetlands and streams, parks and schools, Transportation System Plan) Draft Land Use Framework Draft Streets and Openspace Network Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Draft Street Classifications (neighborhood collector, woonerfs, neighborhood street with diagonal parking option, multi- use paths) Draft Code Amendments. Commission Questions and Comments For the benefit of those in the audience, staff was asked to elaborate on how this plan came to be and the background of this area. Staff explained this area is located within the City’s urban growth boundary (UGB) and the 1981 Comprehensive Plan designated this area to be urbanized to meet Ashland’s housing needs. Mr. Goldman noted when the Comprehensive Plan was adopted it was anticipated that this area would accommodate 561 units, but under this plan that number drops considerably to 460 units. Mr. Molnar commented that because this area is already within the UGB and identified in the Comprehensive Plan for Ashland Planning Commission September 24, 2013 Page 1 of 3 higher density use, removing it from that designation would be an extensive process. Mr. Goldman added if this area was reduced in density, there would be a disconnect between the City’s supply and projected demand, and they would need to find other suitable land in the City to accommodate that density. Additionally, the City Council has directed staff and the Planning Commission to bring forward a plan for adoption. Suggestion was made for staff to present the previous versions of the plan side by side for easy comparison, and Mr. Goldman agreed to include this in the October meeting packet. Mr. Goldman was also asked to include the total percentage for each zone (NA-01, NA-02, NA-03 and NA-OS), and to provide a status report on the identified Capital Improvement Projects for this area. Public Testimony Bryce Anderson/2092 Creek Drive/Spoke on behalf of the Meadowbrook Park Estates Homeowners Association and cited his written comments which were submitted into the record. Mr. Anderson commented on the Baptist Church property and stated this will likely be the first to be developed and will have the most impact on them. He voiced his support for the development of this property, but asked that water and sewer service, traffic, and public transportation be addressed more thoroughly in the plan. He concluded by thanking staff for accommodating their concerns about density and applauded the progress that has been made. Karen Horn/140 Clay Street/Asked for clarification about whether the new homes will be required to connect to the City’s water and sewer system, and if so who bears the cost for this. Staff clarified as this area develops it will be required to connect to City utilities and the developer will bear the cost for bringing City services in, as well as building the new streets. Michael Shore/140 Clay Street/Stated while he is still opposed to a plan for this area, he is pleased the residents’ concerns have been listened to and addressed. He questioned what this area will cost the City to operate and maintain once it is developed and within the City limits. Sue DeMarinis/145 Normal Avenue/Stated she is disappointed to see that the draft plan is completely different from what they did at the charrette. Ms. DeMarinis voiced her opposition to the NA-02 zone being located right next to her property. She also raised concern with the railroad crossing and solar access for her property, and asked whether a commercial residential building like a nursing home would be permitted. Staff clarified under Oregon state law group homes that serve up to 13 individuals are permitted in single family zones. Randall Jones/815 Alder Creek Drive, Medford/Stated he is speaking on behalf of the six owners who own 30 acres in the plan area. Mr. Jones stated they have met with two different wetlands consultants and remarked that some of the wetlands will significantly shrink or disappear, and that this will alter the plan. Additionally, he stated he does not believe this area will develop without a local improvement district being formed and the City taking some ownership. He stated they want to be a part of the solution but the City Council will need to step up to the plate because the property owners will not be able to bear all the costs to implement this plan. Commission Questions and Comments (Cont.) The Commission issued their questions and comments to staff. The following is an overview of the topics raised: Concern was expressed regarding the language on clustered housing and asking staff to consider small cottages with additional density or larger homes with the same format. Concern was expressed with mandating alley access and questioning if this is a pattern they want to encourage. The placement of sidewalks on the opposite side of the street from the greenway questioned. Staff commented on the use of woonerfs throughout the area and explained how these shared streets would be used. Staff was asked whether the openspace areas would be under private ownership. Staff explained the Ashland Parks Department would need to purchase these areas for them to become public property. He added while the openspace could remain private and accessible to the homeowners, the woonerfs and crossings would be public. Ashland Planning Commission September 24, 2013 Page 2 of 3 Public Testimony Gil Livni/240 Normal Avenue/Commented on the proposed street network and stated it does not make sense from a developer’s standpoint and does not provide any incentive to develop the area as shown. Commission Questions and Comments (Cont.) Staff was asked to provide an overlay that shows the individual property lines. Staff was asked to comment on the private railroad crossing. Mr. Molnar explained staff has spoken with ODOT Rail and they have indicated because this is an existing crossing, it could be fully improved without having to take out a crossing somewhere else in the City. Recommendation was made for pedestrian and bicyclists to have easy access to the central bike path. Staff was asked to clarify the allowance for manufactured housing. Mr. Goldman stated individual manufactured housing units would be permitted on individual lots, but manufactured housing developments (parks) are not allowed. Comment was made suggesting the Commission take another look at the minimum rear yard setbacks in the NA-02 and NA-03 zones. Comment was made expressing concern with the overall hydrology of the site and questioning what can be done to ensure the wetlands are protected. Commissioners Kaplan/Dawkins m/s to extend the meeting to 10:00 pm. Voice Vote: all AYES. Motion passed 4-0. Recommendation was made for staff to either define or remove “building shading”. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Molnar asked for a volunteer to serve on the City’s SDC Committee. He stated this group will meet one to three times and the meetings will be held during the day. Commissioner Brown was suggested to fill this role. Mr. Molnar also suggested an alternate be selected for the Parking Management and Multi-Modal Committee, in the event Commissioners Dawkins or Kaplan are unable to attend. Commissioner Peddicord stated she would serve as the alternate member. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Ashland Planning Commission September 24, 2013 Page 3 of 3 EXHIBIT A September 24, 2013 Planning Commission Minutes Planning Commission September 24, 2013 Normal Avenue Normal Avenue NeighborhoodPlanNeighborhoodPlan NeighborhoodNeighborhoodPlanPlan Community Development Department Plan Components Existing Conditions Land Use Framework ransporaonramewor TttiFk TttiFk Code Amendments Њ EXHIBIT A September 24, 2013 Planning Commission Minutes Existing Conditions ComprehensiveComprehensive PPllaann LLaanndd UUssee DesignationsDesignations Existing Conditions Wetlands and Streams •Clay Creek •Cemetery Creek •Inventoried wetlands Ћ EXHIBIT A September 24, 2013 Planning Commission Minutes Existing Conditions Parks and Schools •Ashland Middle School •Walker Elementary •SOU Campus Fields •Hunter Park •Sherwood Park •Clay Street Park •YMCA Park Existing Conditions Transportation System Plan •Normal Avenue •Railroad Crossing •Planned Bike Path/Greenway •Central Bike Path •NorthsidePath Adopted TSP Detail map Ќ EXHIBIT A September 24, 2013 Planning Commission Minutes Draft Land Use Framework -0101 NNAA- Single Family Residential 5 units per acre -0202 NNAA- Mixed housing types 10 units per acre -0303 NNAA- Multiple dwelling residential 15 units per acre -OSOS NNAA- Open space and Natural Areas Draft Streets & Openspace Network Draft Plan Ѝ EXHIBIT A September 24, 2013 Planning Commission Minutes Draft Bicycle & Pedestrian Network Draft Plan Draft Street Classifications •Neighborhood Collector •NihbhdSttegorooree NihbhdStt •Woonerf •Rear Lane (Alley) •Multi Use Path Ў EXHIBIT A September 24, 2013 Planning Commission Minutes Alternative Street Types Neighborhood Collector 1b. Parking on both sides (standard neighborhood collector) Alternative Street Types Neighborhood Collector 1a. Parking one side (revision with no sidewalk on wetland side) Wetland area Џ EXHIBIT A September 24, 2013 Planning Commission Minutes Alternative Street Types Woonerf Woonerf(new street type) Wetland / Riparian area 4. woonerfcross section 25’ Alternative Street Types Neighborhood Street with Diagonal Parking Diagonal Parking option А EXHIBIT A September 24, 2013 Planning Commission Minutes Multi-use Paths Multi-use Paths Draft Code Amendments •Implement the Normal Avenue Neighborhood Development Plan. •Promote a variety of housing •Provide general design standards •Ptidreserve open spaces, sream corrors, Ptid wetlands, and other significant natural features. Б EXHIBIT A September 24, 2013 Planning Commission Minutes Draft Code Amendments Minor and Major Amendments • •Minor amendment •Use Regulations g process •Dimensional Regulations •Site Design and Use Standards •Major amendment process process Draft Code Amendments •Minor and Major Amendments •Land Use Designation Use Regulations • g NA-01 •Dimensional Regulations NA-02 •Site Design and Use Standards NA-03 NA-OS •Variety of housing types ygyp •Neighborhood business and services overlay В EXHIBIT A September 24, 2013 Planning Commission Minutes Draft Code Amendments •Minor and Major Amendments•Residential Base Densities •Use Regulations•NA-01 : 5 units per acre gp Dimensional Regulations ••NA-02 : 10 units per acre •Site Design and Use Standards•NA-03 : 15 units per acre •Maximum Building Height •2.5 Stories or 35 feet •ClusteredHousingStandards ClusteredHousingStandards •1000sq.ft. footprint •Private open space minimum •Public open space minimum Draft Code Amendments •The Normal Avenue Neighborhood •Minor and Major Amendments Design Standards provide specific requirements for the physical •Use Regulations gqpy orientation, uses and arrangement of •Dimensional Regulations buildings; the management of parking; and access to development Site Design and Use Standards • parcels. •Street Design and Access •Building and Lot orientation •CtifNtlAonservaon oaurareas CtifNtlA •Stormwatermanagement •Solar Orientation and Shading ЊЉ EXHIBIT A September 24, 2013 Planning Commission Minutes UpcomingUpcoming MMeeeettiinnggss Transportation Planning Commission:Commission: Thursday 9/26Tuesday 10/08 6:00pm7:00pm www.ashland.or.us/normalplanwww.ashland.or.us/normalplan ЊЊ Memoo Planninng Commmission 10/08/22013 TO: Ashhland Planning Commisssion FROM:Braandon Goldmman, Senior PPlanner Braandon.Goldmman@ashlannd.or.us RE: Normaal Avenue Neeighborhoodd Final Draftt Plan Summary th On Septembber 24 the PPlanning Commmission heeld a study session to revview the finaal draft versiion of the Normal Avenue NeiighborhoodPPlan. Givenn the extent oof the plan mmaterials provided for revview th this item waas additionallly noticed foor the Octobber 8, 2013 Planning Coommission mmeeting to heear further publlic testimonyy and allow tto allow Commmissioner ddeliberation regarding pllan refinemeents in advance of tthe legislativve hearing prrocess. The neighboorhood plan for the 94 accre north Noormal Avenuue area is intended to proovide a detaiiled vision for thhe area whichh efficientlyy accommodaates future ggrowth, provides for a syystem of greeenways, protects andd integrates eexisting streaam corridorss and naturall wetlands, pprovides for a variety of housing types, and enhances oveerall mobilityy by planninng for safe wwalking,bicyycle, and autoomobile routtes while providding convenient access tto future buss service. Neeighborhoodplanning reppresents an opportunityto collectiveely think aheead, determine a vision, and instill a degree of coonfidence abbout being preparred for channges, rather thhan merely bbeing put in a position too react to change. th The neighboorhood plan presented att the Septemmber 24 Plannning Commmission Studdy Session, aand again at thiss evening’s mmeeting, inclludes two mmajor componnents: Normmal Avenue Neighborhoood Plan (Deeliverable 7.44 final Draftt) Land Usee Zones mapp oo Pedestriaan and Bicyccle Network oo Street annd Openspace Network oo Drafft Chapter 188 Code Ameendments Collectivelyy the Normall Avenue Neeighborhoodd Plan and thhe Draft Landd Use Ordinance Code amendmentss provide thee underlyingg frameworkk for future aarea developmment throughh adoption oof land use standardds for the overlay area, eestablishmennt of a multi--modal transportation cirrculation plaan, and the redistribbution of houusing concenntrations throough amendeed Comprehhensive Plan designations. Although fuuture developpment of this area is exppected to occcur in an incrremental waay, as individdual parcels proppose annexattion for speccific housingg developmennts, with an adopted neigghborhoodpplan in place each individual deevelopment pproposal cann coordinatethe provisioon of streets, pedestrian connectionss, utilities, stoorm water mmanagement,, and open sppace. Such aan approach can ultimateely help reduce deveelopment cossts through aappropriate ssizing of neeeded facilitiees, provision of easementts, and secured street access.AAdditionally a significantt benefit of aan adopted pplan is that thhere is a cleaar expectationand understtanding regarrding the levvel of develoopment anticcipatedby booth developeers and PPage 1 of 4 neighboringg residents. IIn this way tthe future deevelopment aand annexatiion process ffor propertiees with the plan areaa is streamlined while ennsuring the CCity can accommodate itts future groowth in a sysstematic and efficiennt manner. th At the Septeember 24PPlanning Commmission meeeting a commparison of tthe distributiion of the NAA-01, NA-2, and NNA-03 land use designaations, as theey have channged since thhe original chharrette conccept plan, was reequested. Atttached to thhis memo aree three maps that includee tables indiccating the grross acreage andd calculated nnet buildablee acreage forr each plan iteration. Thhe chart beloow summarizzes the relative channge in theggross land areea for each lland use desiignation in tthe three verrsions of thee plan th (October 255, 2012 Charrrette; the Junne 25, 2013 draft plan;tthe Septembber 24 Finall Draft Plan)). The changess in gross accreage from tthe original concept plann (Oct.24, 20012) to the ccurrent versioon (Sept 24, 2013) reeflect an oveerall reductioon in total lannd area dedicated to NAA-01 and NAA-03, and a corresponding increase in land desiggnated as NAA-02. The pie charts below illustraate the relativve percentageoof each desiggnation in eaach of the thhree plan iterrations. PPage 2 of 4 Despite the alternative ddesignationsof land usess in each plaan iteration thhe total houssing capacityy for the buildable lannds within thhe plan area has remaineed relativelyy consistent. The charrettte concept pllan had a calculatedd capacity off432 dwellinng units that could be devveloped in cconsiderationn of areas th previouslyddeveloped annd areas reseerved for opeenspace. Thee draft plan ppresented onn June 25hhad an estimated caapacity of 4666 dwelling uunits. The cuurrent final ddraft plan haas a calculateed capacity oof approximateely 451 unitss on the avaiilable buildaable lands.FFor the purposes of commparison the eexisting comprehenssive plan dessignations foor the area haave a calculaated capacityy of approximmately 560 dwelling unnits. th During the SSeptember 224 study sesssion Planninng Commisssioners identtified a numbber of areas to be further evaluuated in prepparation of aa final plan: Reviisions to the draft Land UUse code pertaining to thhe dimensional standardds, Criteria reelating to cllustered houssing (pedestrrian orientedd pocket neigghborhoods)), and site annd building ddesign standdards. Exammine the pottential of elimminating siddewalks alonng wetlands wwhen sidewaalks are provvided on theoopposite sidee of the streeet where devvelopment would occur. Conssideration off making Asssisted Living, Congregaate Care, etc.. a Conditionnal Use or Sppecial Permmitted Use wwithin NA zoones. Adjuustments whhere necessarry to ensure transportatioon facilities ddo not go through existinng builddings when tthey are to bbe retained. Adjuustments of sstreet locatioons in considderation of pproperty lines where feassible. Conssideration off subsurface groundwateer hydrologyy prior to devvelopment inn consideratiion of mainntaining wetlands and stoormwater mmanagement. Reviiew of the Capital Improovements Plaan regardingg the measuree of future uupgrades anticcipated to Eaast Main Streeet. Evalluation of future traffic impacts at thhe Clay Streeet and Ashlannd Street inttersection. Acceess and fronttage requiremments in relaation to alleyys and woonnerfs. Evalluation of thee railroad crrossing at Noormal Avenuue in relatingg to pedestriaan and bicyccle acceess to the Cenntral Bike Paath. NEXT STEEPS The Transpoortation Commmission revviewed the ddraft final plaan at their reegular meetinng on Septemmber th, 262013.TThe Transporrtation Commmission tookk public testimony and ccontinued theeir discussioon on thth the plan to ttheir Octoberr 24 regulaar meeting. FFollowing theeir October 224 deliberaations their commentsaand recommeendations wiill be forwarrded to the PPlanning Commmission and City Counncil for consideratioon as part of the legislativve review prrocess. The Normall Avenue NeeighborhoodPlan, incorpporating reviisions to the Final Draft Plan and lannd use amendmentss, is schedulled to come bbefore Plannning Commission at their regular meeeting on th November 226, 2013.TThe City Couuncil is tentaatively schedduled to reviiew the finall plan at theirr th January 7,, 2014, meetting, althouggh a study session beforee the Councill is expectedd to be schedduled in advance of tthe regular CCouncil meetting. PPage 3 of 4 Ultimately aadoption of aa neighborhoood plan for the area willl require ammendments too the Land UUse Ordinance,CCity’s Transsportation Syystem Plan’ss Street Dediication, Exissting and Plaanned Bicyclle Network, annd Planned PPedestrianNNetwork maps to incorporrate the propposed multi-modal a new transportatioon network aand street claassificationss. Additionallly the establlishment of wwoonerfs as street type wwithin the Plan area will necessitate amending thhe Compreheensive Plan’aation s Transport Element to iinclude this new functionnal classification for thee area.. ATTACH MMENTS: th Septt 24 Final DDraft Plan mmap – taxlots highlighted th Septt 24 Final DDraft Plan mmap with grosss and net accreage table th Junee 25 Draft PPlan map witth gross andd net acreage table th Oct.25, 2012 CCharrette Cooncept plan wwith gross annd net acreagge table th Oct.25, 2012 CCharrette Cooncept plan OOriginal Illusstration th Refer to the September 24 Packet ffor printed mmaterials as llisted below Normmal Avenuee Neighborhoood Plan Draft Finnal Plan oo Land Usee Zoning Maap oo Street annd Open spacce Network oo Pedestriaan and Bicyccle Network oo Drafft Chapter 188 Land Use CCode Amenddments Drafft Future Traaffic Conditions Report -- Technical MMemorandumm (SCJ Alliance Consullting) TrannsportationEExisting Connditions Memmo PPage 4 of 4 ¯ hool unds 01002004006008001,000Feet Normal Ave. Neighborhood Plan Sept. 24, 2013, Discussion Draft Taxlots highlighted Park NA-01 NA-03 NA-02 NA-03-C ¯ hool unds Normal Ave. Neighborhood Plan 01002004006008001,000Feet Sept. 24, 2013, Discussion Draft NA-01 Zone gross acreage net buildable NA-02 NA-01 28.06 13.29 NA-03 NA-02 37.46 29.95 NA-03 2.79 2.79 NA-03-C NA-03-C 2.96 2.96 Openspace 22.25 0 Park hool ounds Normal Avenue Neighborhood Plan 01002004006008001,000Feet June 25th, 2013 Discussion Draft Zone gross acreage net buildable NA-01 (single dwelling) NA-01 25.93 13.19 NA-02 (multi-dwelling low density -cluster housing) NA-02 21.77 20.53 NA-03 (multi-dwelling - high density) NA-03 22.82 13.02 Openspace 22.99 0 Openspace ¯ ¯ hool ounds (Charrette illustration remade in GIS 10/01/2013 to approximate acreage) Normal Avenue Neighborhood Plan 01002004006008001,000Feet Oct 25, 2012 - Charrette Discussion Draft Zone gross acreage net buildable NA-01 (single dwelling) NA-01 36.1 16.8 NA-02 (multi-dwelling low density -cluster housing) NA-02 15.7 15 NA-03 (multi-dwelling - high density) NA-03 17 13.2 Openspace 24.6 0 Openspace Normal Avenue Neighborhood Draft Conceptual Plan Presented on Oct/25/2012 -Design Charrette #2 Design Team Derek Chisholm, Parametrix: Marcy McInelly, Joseph Readdy Urbsworks: Laurence Qamar Qamar Architecture & Town Planning: Olena Turula, Jason Hirst Nevue Ngan: Project Team Brandon Goldman City of Ashland: John McDonald Oregon Department of Transportation: