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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-28_Planning MIN Planning CommissionMinutes 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 the public testimony may be limited by the Chair. January 28, 2025 STUDY SESSION Minutes I.CALL TO ORDER: Chair Verner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street. Commissioner Perkinson attended the meeting via Zoom. Chair Verner welcomed Commissioner John Maher to the Commission. Commissioners Present: Staff Present: Lisa Verner Brandon Goldman, Community Development Director Eric Herron Derek Severson, Planning Manager Gregory Perkinson Sabrina Cotta, City Manager Russell Phillips Michael Sullivan, Executive Assistant Susan MacCracken Jain Kerry KenCairn John Maher Absent Members: Council Liaison: Doug Knauer II.ANNOUNCEMENTS 1.Staff Announcements: Community Development Director Brandon Goldman made the following announcements: The City’s annual address was given by Mayor Graham last week, which included department updates and statistics from 2024. The applicant for the annexation of 1511 Highway 99 North will go to the Council on February 4, 2025 to request that the application fees be waived. 2.Advisory Committee Liaison Reports – None IV.PUBLIC FORUM – None V.OTHRE BUSINESS A.Introduction of the Commission & Committee Handbook with City Manager Sabrina Cotta. Page 1 of 2 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please email planning@ashland.or.us. Notification 72 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). Planning CommissionMinutes City Manager Sabrina Cotta gave a brief presentation on the new Commission & Committee Handbook, which included updates on the following policies: Ashland Social Media Policy Electronic Media & Technology Use Policy Workplace Fairness Act Policy Workplace Violence Prevention Policy Additional changes included clarification on meeting procedures, member attendance, and the keeping of minutes. B.Introduction of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Guide and Pre-Approved Plans Mr. Goldman stated that the purpose of the guide and pre-approved plans is to provide an accessible way for residents to develop accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the City at minimal cost. These pre-approved plans are held by the City and can be used by applicants at no cost in order to lower development fees. These plans were provided by various developers in the City, including Derek Sherrell, Carlos Delgado, and also by the City of Medford. C.Presentation by Derek Sherrell, That ADU Guy Mr. Sherrell offered a brief presentation on the benefits of developing ADUs in cities, and ways that the City could encourage residents to build more ADUs and lower costs (see attachment #1). VI.OPEN DISCUSSION Mr. Goldman reminded the Commission that the continuation of the public hearing for PA-T1-2024- 00255, 110 Terrace Street would come before them at their February 11, 2025 Regular Meeting. VII.ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Submitted by, Michael Sullivan, Executive Assistant Page 2 of 2 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please email planning@ashland.or.us. Notification 72 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).