HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-01-12 Planning MINASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION
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MINUTES
JANUARY 12, 1993
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairperson Barbara Jarvis. Also
present were Cloer, Hibbert, Medinger, Carr, Bingham, Thompson and Armitage. Staff
present were McLaughlin, Molnar and Yates.
REMEMBRANCES
James Ragland, former member of the Planning Commission and active member of
the community, died this week. Chairperson Jarvis recollected just a few of Mr.
Ragland's many fine contributions and accomplishments and a moment of silence
followed for this distinguished gentleman.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND FINDINGS
The Minutes and Findings of the December 8, 1993 Regular Meeting were approved.
The Minutes and Findings of the December 8, 1993 Hearings Board were approved.
PUBLIC FORUM
Cloer would like to see something done about preserving the conservation areas that
are noted on the Open Space map. He sees that they are being developed little by
little. As development moves from the natural areas to urban areas, it will be more
difficult to retain them as they were, but how much change should be made? In some
cases it can change enough that the areas should probably not be called conservation
areas. The Comprehensive Plan calls for a local preservation group to be formed.
Jarvis agreed and thought it would be appropriate to add this to the list of priorities
being discussed tonight.
TYPE II PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLANNING ACTION 92-133
200 SKYCREST ROAD
APPLICANT: WILEY FAMILY
Postponed at this time.
PLANNING ACTION 92-136
EAST SIDE OF NORTH MAIN NEAR MAPLE STREET
APPLICANT: CLIFF CURRY
Postponed at this time.
OTHER
Review of Priority List of upcoming projects for Planning
Medinger is particularly interested in developing a layout for street design, etc. to allow
for development of areas such as Strawberry Lane. Hibbert and Thompson agreed
and thought a subcommittee might be a good idea. Jarvis added that it would be
beneficial to have a study session and the subcommittee can report back to the study
session. Thompson, Medinger and Bingham will form the subcommittee and meet at
end of January for a Study Session.
The Commission agreed on setting priorities as follows:
I. Transportation Plan Update
Street Capacity Resolution and Effects on
Development/Wildfire Lands Map Amendments and Limitations on
Density Bonuses/Base Density within Wildfire Lands.
Implementing ordinances for Oregon State Transportation Rule
(first step taken in adopting Comp Plan Policy on cul-de-
sacs/interconnected streets).
Strawberry Lane Special Area Plan
II. Historic Ordinance - Remodels, Demolitions, New Single
Family Structures, within Historic District, etc.
III. Ashland Street (Highway 66) Special Area Plan
IV. Land Use district Updates - R-l, R-2, R-3, RR, WR
Conservation Easements
V. Railroad District Special Area Plan
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VI.
Overall Land Use Ordinance, Zoning Map, Comprehensive Plan
Map Update.
Periodic Review Amendments - Modifications to the Land Use Ordinance to
Comply with the Requirements of Periodic Review of the Comprehensive
Plan.
VII.
Affordable Housing - Encouraging and Overseeing the
Development of a 40-50 Affordable Units.
Cloer did not believe the implementing ordinances were always consistent with the
policies and goals in the Comprehensive Plan. Jarvis agreed to work with Cloer on
reviewing all the goals and policies and noting changes that should be made.
Affordable Housing was a topic of considerable discussion. The Commission did not
want to see the work of the Affordable Housing Committee end for lack of someone to
continue the work they only began. Medinger said a person is needed to help
RVCDC to write a block grant. The Commission decided to send a resolution to the
Council to use some of the funds from the Garfield affordable housing and hire a
person to help with the grant writing and to hire an ombudsman.
Resolutions
Carr resolved that Staff prepare the Transportation Element
update of the Comprehensive Plan. This was seconded and approved.
Carr resolved that Staff schedule and adopt ordinance
amendments to comply with Periodic Review work plan requirements.
This was seconded and approved.
Medinger resolved that Staff update Residential Zone codes
of Land Use Ordinance (R-l, R-2, R-3, RR, WR, Conservation Easements).
Also, to accept comments from those interested in senior housing in R zones.
This was seconded and approved.
Carr resolved to adopt ordinance amendments to comply with State
Transportation Rule. This was seconded and approved.
Carr resolved to have Staff prepare a memo to the Council toappoint an
ombudsman for a part time position funded with money from the Garfield
project. The ombudsman would assist in grant preparation and make contacts
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regarding further affordable housing. Also, the ombudsman would act as a
contact person for various City departments and for the citizenry at large.
Additionally, there should perhaps be an advisory committee for affordable
housing as an on-going body. The Planning Commission believes this would
take care of unaddressed issues. This was seconded and approved.
Planning Commission Site Visits/Training Session
Some places of interest to visit:
Shopping Center and signal
Sewage Treatment Plant
Strawberry Lane
The Planning Commission Site Visit/Training Session will be held January 30th.
APA Conference
Brochures will be mailed to the Planning Commission.
City will pay for Planning Commissioner training.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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