HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-033 Findings - BrodeurBEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF ASHLAND
JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
In the matter of a request for )
annexation to the City of Ashland. )
Applicant: Brodeur & Brodeur, Inc.)
(Knight's Inn) )
)
Planning Action
92-122
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS
AND
FINAL DECISION
1. NATURE OF THE APPLICATION
The Ashland City Council, following proper public notice, held a
public hearing on December 15, 1992 at which time testimony was
received and exhibits were presented. The council approved all
requests submitted.
2. APPROVAL CRITERIA AND FINDINGS
2.1. The criteria for approval of an annexation are found
in 18.108 and are as follows:
1. That the land is within the City's Urban Growth
Boundary.
This property is indicated in the City's Comprehensive
Plan as being within the urban growth boundary.
2. That the proposed zoning and project are in
conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed zoning is E-i, conforming with the
Comprehensive Plan, and the existing use - motel -
previously approved use allowed by the city.
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3. That the land is currently contiguous with th~ present
City limits.
The land is abutting the city limits on two sides of
the property.
4. That adequate City facilities for water, sewer, paved
access to and through the development, electricity, urban
storm drainage, and adequate transportation can and will be
provided to'and through the subject property.
Water and sewer mains are available in Highway 66, and,
according to the City' Water Quality Division, have
adequate capacity of for the proposed uses. Highway 66
is a fully improved state highway accessing the front
of the property. Adequate electricity can be provided
to the site, as indicated by the City's electric
division. Storm drainage can be accoramodated through
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the use of the existing storm drain system.
Transportation can be provided to the site by Highway
66, an improved state highway.
5. That a public need for additional land, as defined in
the City's Comprehensive Plan, can be demonstrated; or
Not applicable to this request.
a. that the proposed lot or lots shall be
residentially zoned under the City's Comprehensive Plan
and that the applicant has agreed to provide 25% of the
proposed residential units at affordable levels, in
accord with the standards established by resolution of
the Ashland City Council. such agreement to be filed
as part of the initial application and completed and
accepted by all parties prior to the final adoption of
the ordinance annexing the property; or
Not applicable to this request.
b. that the proposed lot or lots will be zoned E-1
under the City's Comprehensive Plan, and that the
applicant will obtain Site Review approval for an
outright permitted use, or special permitted use
concurrent with the annexation request or within one
year of the annexation hearing and prior to the final
adoption of the ordinance annexing the property.
Failure to obtain subsequent site review approval shall
invalidate any previous annexation approval; or
This land has a comprehensive plan designation of
Employment, which allows for an E-1 zoning when
annexed. Further, the applicant is not requesting
any further approvals as part of this annexation,
but rather to continue the use of the site as
currently developed in the county, which is a
commercial use already approved by the city.
c. that a current or probable public health hazard
exists due to lack of full City sanitary sewer or water
services; or
Not applicable to this request.
d. that the existing development in the County has
inadequate water or sanitary sewer service; or the
service will become inadequate within one year; or
Not applicable to this request.
e. that the area proposed for annexation has existing
City of Ashland water or sanitary sewer service
extended, connected, and in use, and a signed "consent
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to annexation" agreement has been filed and accepted by
the City of Ashland; or
Not applicable to this request.
f. that the lot or lots proposed for annexation are
an "island" completely surrounded by lands within the
city limits.
Not applicable to this request.
3. EXHIBITS. Ail matters of record for this application,
including previous hearings conducted before the Ashland Planning
Commission, are incorporated by this reference.
The council concludes that annexation of this property to the
City of Ashland is a public need, supported by the comprehensive
plan.
4. DECISION. Based on the entire record and testimony received
on these matters, the council decides that the request for
annexation is approved.
Approved and adopted by the c~ounc~l on April 6, 1993.
Attest-city Recorder
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