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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-28_Planning MIN Planning CommissionMinutes Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any PlanningCommission 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. April 28, 2026 STUDY SESSION Minutes I.CALL TO ORDER: Chair Vernercalled the meeting to order at 7:00p.m.at theCivic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street. Commissioners Present: Staff Present: Lisa Verner Brandon Goldman, CommunityDevelopment Director Jay Lininger Derek Severson, Planning Supervisor Susan MacCracken Jain Linda Reid, Housing Program Manager Eric Herron Michael Sullivan, Executive Assistant John Maher Kerry KenCairn Absent Members: Council Liaison: Russell Phillips Jeff Dahle (absent) II.ANNOUNCEMENTS 1.Staff Announcements: Community Development Director Brandon Goldman made the following announcements: The City is conducting a strategic planning community survey, open through early June, available at ashlandoregon.gov/strategicplan. 2.Advisory Committee Liaison Reports–None III.PUBLIC FORUM–None IV.DISCUSSION ITEMS Manufactured Home Park Zone Amendments Update and Discussion Mr. Goldmanoutlined amendments for a Manufactured Home Park Zone (MHPZ) under the City's Housing Production Strategy with consultant 3J Consulting's assistance, with the initiative Page 1of 2 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, pleaseemail 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 undergoingreviewby various City Committees. Seven parks were identified, three outside city limits but withinthe Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). Key parks include Wingspread Park, Tolman Creek, and Upper Pines. Proposed changes include raising density limits, removing interior space dimension minimums, eliminating minimum unit size, and introducing a Conditional Use Permit for phased compliance. Staff recommendedaligning landscaping standards with R-2 zoning (65% lot coverage/35% landscaping) over the draft's 50% of unbuilt area(see attachment #1). Public Comments Rich Rohdeand Dolores Nims expressed support for the ordinance. Discussion The Commissiondebated the adequacy of a 120-day notice period and zoning classifications for Upper Pines and Jackson Wells Springs. There were calls for consistent terminology in nonconforming standards and a review to allow density increases to fund site improvements. The Commission's comments and recommendations are to be incorporated into a final draft ordinance for a public hearing scheduled for May 26, 2026. V.OPEN DISCUSSION Commissioner Herron reminded Commission to complete their annual ethics filings to avoid daily fines. Commissioner Liningerinquired about the status of the ODOT contract for the Transportation Plan revision; staff indicated no update was available but committed to follow up with the project lead. VI.ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:29p.m. Submitted by, Michael Sullivan, Executive Assistant Page 2of 2 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, pleaseemail 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).