HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-069 Findings - AndersonBEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ASHLAND
JACKSON COUNTY OREGON
October 16, 1990
IN THE MATTER OF PLANNING ACTION #90-178, REQUEST FOR A )
ZONE CHANGE R-3 AND R-1-7.5 TO R-2, AND COMPREHENSIVE )
PLAN MAP AMENDMENT FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND )
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL' )
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2300 SISKIYOU BLVD. )
APPLICANT: ANDERSON/DIAMOND )
FINDINGS,
CONCLUSIONS
AND ORDERS
RECITALS:
1) Tax lot 1900 of 391E 14C is located at 2300 Siskiyou Blvd. and is
zoned R-3/R-1-7.5; High Density
2) The applicant is requesting a Zone Change from R-3 and R-1-7.5 to
R-2 and Comprehensive Plan map amendment from High Density Residential
and Single Family Residential to Multi-Family Residential for the
property located at 2300 Siskiyou Boulevard. A site plan is on file at
the Department of Community Development.
3) The criteria for approval of a zone change are found in 18.108.060
and are as follows:
Type~III amendments may be approved when one of the following conditions
exist:
a) A public need, supported by the Comprehensive Plan;
b) The need to correct mistakes;
c) The need to adjust to new conditions;
d)
Where compelling circumstances relating to the general public
welfare require such an action.
4) The City Council, following proper public notice, held a Public
Hearing on October 16, 1990, at which time testimony was received and
exhibits were presented. The City Council approved the application as
presented.
Now, therefore, the City Council of the City of Ashland
concludes and recommends as follows:
finds,
sEcTION 1. EXHIBITS
For the purposes of reference to these Findings, the attached index
of exhibits, data, and testimony will be used.
Staff Exhibits lettered with an "S"
.Proponent's Exhibits, lettered with a "P"
Opponent's Exhibits, lettered with an "O"
Hearing Minutes, Notices, Miscellaneous Exhibits lettered with an
"M"
SECTION 2. CONCLUSORY FINDINGS
2,1 The city Council ~finds that it has received all
information necessary to make a decision based on the Staff
Report, public hearing testimony and the exhibits received.
2.2 The City Council finds that the request for Zone Change from
R-3 and R-1-7.5 to R-2 and Comprehensive Plan map amendment from
High Density Residential and Single Family Residential to Multi-
Family Residential for the property located at 2300 Siskiyou
Boulevard meets the applicable criterion outlined in 18.108.060
(c) .
The Council believes that the zone change is appropriate as there
exists a need to adjust to new conditions. The adoption of
Ashland's Site Design Guidelines, Floodplain Corridor, and
Performance Standards Options has impacted the feasibility of
developing this property to its maximum density.
Based on information in the record, the Council finds that the
overall allowable density will be reduced by this change, however
the final number of units will be dependent upon future development
applications, and conformance with Site Review, Performance
Standards, and/or zoning density requirements.
The Council further finds that this change will allow for a more
reasonable transition between the zones than was previously
allowed. It opens up several development options for the rear area
of the parcel that may not have been available under the previous
single family zoning. The Council believes that the R-3 zoning
has been very difficult to develop to maximum densities without the
sacrifice of site amenities such as adequate parking or
landscaping. The R-2 zoning allows much more realistic densities,
and allows for greater opportunities for compatibility with the
City's Site Design and Use Guidelines.
SECTION 3. DECISION
3.1 Based on the record of~the Public Hearing on this matter, the City
Council concludes that the request for Zone Change from R-3 and R-1-7.5
to R-2 and Comprehensive Plan map amendment from High Density
Residential and Single Family Residential to Multi-Family Residential
is supported by evidence in the record.
Therefore,,based on our overall conclusions, we approve Planning Action
#90-178.
Dated this ~/~
day of NOvember, 1990.
Nan E. Franklin
City Recorder~/~/~
Mayor