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Home My WebLink About2016-01-26 Planning PACKET Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Planning Commission meeting is encouraged to do so. If you wish to speak, please rise and, after you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and complete address for the record. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note that the public testimony may be limited by the Chair and normally is not allowed after the Public Hearing is closed. ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIALMEETING JANUARY 26, 2016 AGENDA I.CALL TO ORDER:7:00 PM, Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street. II.ANNOUNCEMENTS III.AD-HOCCOMMITTEE UPDATES IV.PUBLIC FORUM V.UNFINISHED BUSINESS Adoption of Findings for PA-2015-01856, 229 W. Hersey Street. A. Adoption of Findings for PA-2015-02038, 85 Winburn Way. B. VI.DISCUSSION ITEMS A.Airport Overlay CodeUpdates. VII.ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Community Development office at 541-488-5305 (TTY phone is 1-800-735-2900). Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1). Memo DATE: January 26, 2016 TO: Ashland Planning Commission FROM: Derek Severson, Associate Planner RE: Discussion of Draft OrdinancesRelatedto Ashland Airport Overlay SUMMARY The Planning Commission reviewed and discussed draft ordinance language for various code amendments associated with the Airport Overly (AO) at the February 24, 2015 Planning Commission study session(seehttp://www.ashland.or.us/Files/2015-02-24_PC_Packet_Web.pdf.The new ) information provided here for Planning Commission review includes two draft ordinances. One ordinance amends text of the Ashland Comprehensive Plan to recognize the most recent Airport Master Plan(seehttp://www.ashland.or.us/Files/Airport%20Layout%20Plan%20Report%202004-2025.pdf)as the guiding document for land use withinthe Airport Overlay. While the City Council adopted this Plan by motion at a meeting in Julyof 2006, Ashland’s Comprehensive Plan was never amended to reflect the updated plan. Thesecond ordinance amends the land use chapter of the municipal code relating to specific activities in the Airport Overlay. Specifically, the proposed changes address exemptions for Tree Removal in the overlay, as well as revised standards and a streamlinedpermit approval process for construction of conventional aircrafthangarsat pre-determined locations. The proposed ordinance changes were presented to the Airport Commission and the Tree Commission at their Januaryof 2016 meetings and received recommendations of support. The changes are being presented to the Planning Commission for information and initial review at this time, with a formal public hearing seeking a recommendation to the Council to follow shortly. SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS Background Through a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Airport Master Layout Plan Update 2004-2025 was completed. The City’s Airport Commission served in the role of Planning Advisory Committee to assist a consultant and city staff in developing the updated plan. The updated plan was presented to the City Council in March and July of 2006, at which time it was adoptedas the primary document for guiding future operations and physical improvements to the municipal airport campus.The Airport Master Layout Plan Update 2004-2025, however, was never formally recognized within the text of Ashland’s Comprehensive Plan, whichis required to be done by ordinance and proposed at this time. Page 2of 3 The Airport Commission has requested provisions to permit the development of standard, conventional aircraft hangarsto have a limited review through the building permit process and revisions to the height limitations and tree trimming and removal activities to reflect the current federal regulations. Most of the proposed amendments are geared toward streamlining the approval process, but only for those conventional aircraft hangars constructed upon predetermined footprints shown in the Airport Layout Plan. The following is a brief summary of each of the proposed ordinances: Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments–Ordinance 1 The text of the Comprehensive Plan –Transportation Element –is proposed to be amended in order to identify the most current Airport LayoutPlan Update 2004-2025(October 2005) as the primary document for describingcurrent and future facility needs and airport improvements necessary to maintain a safe and efficient airport. Additionally, the Airport Master Layout Plan Update 2004-2025 is identified in Appendix “A” of the Comprehensive Plan and adopted by reference as a supporting document to the AshlandComprehensive Plan, Chapter X -Transportation. Land Use Ordinance Amendments –Chapter 18 –Ordinance 2 The Airport Overlay section of the Land Use Ordinance is proposed to be amended to account for the unique operations of the airport, particularly in the area of public safety, as well as to provide a more streamlined permitting process for construction of conventional aircraft hangers.The following sections of the proposed ordinance summarize the objectives of the draft code amendments. Section 2 (page 2, 3) –Airport Overlay Regulations Section 2 identifies amended language addressing specific regulations associated with activities in the Airport Overly. The standard addressing the maximum height allowances for structures, trees and other airspace obstruction has been updated to be consistent with methodology outline in the Plan. Tree trimming and tree removal required for safety reasons mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration is proposed to be exempt from the Tree Removal Permit.Additionally, construction of conventional aircraft hangaratapre-determined location shownin the Plan document is proposed to be exempt from a land use approval for Site Design Review. Section 3 (page 3) –Parking Regulations Section 3 proposes to add a specific parking requirement for an aircraft hangar. Parking for a conventional aircraft hangar is required either to be located withthe hangar or accommodated within a designated vehicle parking area identified on the Airport Layout Plan. Future commercial hangar/building development is required to comply with standard off-street parking standards, generally computed by a formula based upon building square footage. In the case of a basic conventional hangar, however, parking developed within, immediately adjacentto or in a designated common parking area will be sufficient to accommodate demand. Section 4 (pages 4, 5, 6) –Approval by Type of Review Procedure “Conventional Aircraft Hangar” is proposed to be amended to add to the list of usesbelow the Use Categories column.The Airport Layout Plan clearly identifies those areas specifically set aside to accommodate future construction of conventional aircraft hangars.Conventional hangars generally consist of a pre-engineered metal building design. Development of a conventional DEPT. OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTTel: 541-488-5305 20 E. Main StreetFax: 541-552-2050 Ashland, Oregon 97520TTY: 800-735-2900 www.ashland.or.us Page 3of 3 hangar upon a pre-determined “conventional hangar” location would only be subject to a ministerial review and approval. This means that as long as the hangar construction occurs at a pre-determined location and consists of materials consistent with Public Works/Airport Commission standards, a land use application with public notice would not be required. Construction of a conventional aircraft hangar would continue to require a building permit and would need to comply with applicable building and fire code requirements. Section 5 (page 5) –Exemption from Tree Removal The proposed amendment to this section would exempt tree trimming and removal in order to comply with safety reasons identified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)as exempt fromTree Removal Permits. In 2006, the Airport Layout Plan identified over 30 trees that were anticipated to be in need of trimming or removal withinthe planning period. While exempt, the Public Works Departmentwould be required to file an annual report with the Ashland Tree Commission describing tree trimming/removal activities carried out during the previous year. Section 6 (page 5) -Definitions This section is proposed to be amended in order to add a new definition-Aircraft Hangar, Conventional. ATTACHMENTS 1.Draft Amendments to Ashland Comprehensive Plan 2.Draft Amendments to Land Use Ordinance DEPT. OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTTel: 541-488-5305 20 E. Main StreetFax: 541-552-2050 Ashland, Oregon 97520TTY: 800-735-2900 www.ashland.or.us