HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025- Findings - #PA-T3-2025-00012 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ASHLAND,JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
AUGUST 5, 2025
IN THE MATTER OF PLANNING ACTION#PA-T3-2025-00012 A ) FINDINGS OF
REQUEST TO MODIFY THE OFFICIALLY ADOPTED MAPS FOR THE ) FACT AND
LOCALLY ADOPTED ASHLAND MODIFIED FLOODPLAIN TO BE ) CONCLUSIONS
CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL STUDIES CONDUCTED AND ) OF LAW
CITY COUNCIL APPROVALS. )
RECITALS:
1) On February 1 la' Staff brought a request to the Planning Commission to make a motion to
initiate a planning action as allowed by AMC 18.5.8.040 to amend to the officially adopted
maps of the Ashland Modified Floodplain. The reason for this amendment is that it came to
Staff s attention that the stretch of Hamilton Creek, while shown on the official maps since
2010, was adopted in error. The amendment would remove the Local Ashland Floodplain
along Hamilton Creek from Mistletoe Road downstream to Interstate Five. This amendment
would have no change on the FEMA flood zones, and those regulations would stay in full
effect.
2) The Land Use ordinance provides the following
18.3.10.070 Official Maps
A. The City Council shall adopt official maps denoting the above-identified areas.
Substantial amendments of these maps shall be a Type III procedure in section
18.5.1.070.
B. Minor amendments of the maps to correct mapping errors when the
amendments are intended to more accurately reflect the mapping criteria
contained in this chapter or in the findings of the Council in adopting an official
map may be processed as a Type I procedure in section 18.5.1.050.
SECTION 2. CONCLUSORY FINDINGS OF FACT
2.1 The City Council notes that chapter 18 of the Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) is the
City's Land Use Ordinance (LUO). The LUO regulates the development pattern envisioned by
the Comprehensive Plan and encourages efficient use of land resources among other goals.
2.2 The Planning Commission, following proper public notice,held a public hearing on April
8, 2025. Testimony was received, and exhibits were presented. The Planning Commission
deliberated and recommended to the City Council approval the map amendment.
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2.3 The City Council, following proper public notice, held a public hearing on July 15, 2025.
Testimony was received, and exhibits were presented. The City Council deliberated and
approved the map amendment and approved first reading of Ordinance#3261.
2.4 The City Council, following proper public notice,held a public hearing on August 5,
2025 and approved second reading of Ordinance#3261.
2.5 The City Council notes that the record includes the Staff Report dated April 8, 2025
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set out in full.
SECTION 3.DECISION
3.1 Based on the record of the Public Hearings on this matter,the City Council concludes
that the amendment to the official maps is supported by evidence contained within the whole
record and is approved by ordinance#3261.
The City Council finds and determines the approval criteria for this decision have been fully met,
based on the detailed findings set forth herein, the detailed findings and analysis of the Planning
Commission, and supporting documents together with all staff reports, addenda and supporting
materials in the whole record.
As nd City Council Approval
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Tonya Graham,Mayor Date
Signature authorized and approved by the full Council this 51 day of August'2025.
Attest:
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Alissa Kolodzinski, City Recorder Date
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