HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-25 Planning PACKET
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Memo
DATE: June 25, 2024
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: Derek Severson, Planning Manager
RE: SOU Masterplan
Background
Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 2 – Land Use Planning and Chapter 197 of the Oregon
Revised Statutes both require that the planning activities of colleges and universities
as state agencies be coordinated with cities to ensure compatibility with the city’s
Comprehensive Plan and local land use ordinances.To that end, Ashland has
adopted Southern Oregon University’s master plans by ordinance as supporting
documents to the Comprehensive Plan and hascreated a specific chapter in the land
use ordinance (AMC 18.3.6) which details regulations specific to the Southern Oregon
(SO) University District to reflect the master plan.
In August of 1990, the Ashland City Council adopted the “
as prepared by Southern Oregon State College with amendments
by the City of Ashland.
In February of 2000, the Ashland City Council adopted the “
” as prepared by Southern Oregon
University with amendments by the City of Ashland.
In May of 2010, the Ashland City Council adopted the “
” as prepared by Southern Oregon
University with amendments by the City of Ashland.
Master plans of thisnaturearetypically prepared on a ten-year planning horizon. SOU
began conversations with Planning staff about updating their Master Plan priorto
2020, but this process was delayed due to thepandemic. TheUniversity is nowlooking
to begin a “light update” of their Master Plan looking primarily to address planned
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
51 Winburn Way Tel: 541.488.5305
Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2050
ashland.or.usTTY: 800.735.2900
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projects, changes to thecampus since the last update, and issues that are foreseen
to arise over the planning horizon.
Tonight’s Discussion
Staff will provide a brief presentation to give an overview of the existing master plan,
changes that have been approved since adoption, and some issues likely tobe
encountered with a lightupdateto the master plan.
SOU’s team for the master planupdate process (James McNamara, Rob Patridge
and Alan Harper) will present tonight tospeak about theupdate process and answer
Commissioners’ questions.
Next Steps
In discussions with SOU’s team, they anticipatethat they will be bringing forth a
proposed light update to the SOU Master Plan in the fall of this year. At that time,
there will be study sessions before the Planning Commission and Council followed by
hearings and theultimate adoption by ordinance of the updated SOU Master Plan as
a supporting document to the Comprehensive Plan, along with any necessary
modifications to the Chapter 18.3.6 “Southern Oregon University District”, which
regulates land uses on the campus in keeping with the master plan, and any
associated updates tothe Zoning and Comprehensive Planmaps (if applicable).
Tonight’s discussion is intended to give Planning Commissioners some background
on the master plan and update process inadvance of the process beginning this fall.
For Reference
SOU Campus Master Plan Update 2010-2020
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
51 Winburn Way Tel: 541.488.5305
Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2050
ashland.or.usTTY: 800.735.2900
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Memo
DATE: June 25, 2024
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: Derek Severson, Planning Manager
RE: Southern Oregon University (SOU)
Business Venture Tournament Team Presentation
The Business Venture Tournament is a “Shark Tank-inspired” experience for student
competitors that includes a workshop and anawards competition. SOU’s team hopes
touse thetournament to raise awareness about local resources and support for
venture start-ups and small businesses.
Students onSouthern Oregon University’s first annual Business Venture Tournament
team have been tasked with preparing a proposal to transform theold AshlandStreet
Cinema building at 1644 Ashland Street into a place that allows young people to
socialize and find a purpose while also accommodating new business ideas to benefit
the community. Your packet includes an SOU News article on the tournament, an
explanation of the Ashland Street Cinema Business Concept Proposal, and the
informationabout thebuildingthat was provided to the students entering the
tournament.
SOU reached out to Planning staff and Council members asking to present the winning
proposal to the Counciland Planning Commission both to further theidea of
sustainable business development in Ashland and to strengthen the relationship
between the University and the City of Ashland.
Students will have 20-30 minutes on tonight’s agenda to present and answer any
questions from Planning Commissioners about their proposal.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
51 Winburn Way Tel: 541.488.5305
Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2050
ashland.oregon.govTTY: 800.735.2900
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