HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 Planning Commission Interviews AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 9/8/2014
Meeting Type: Work Session Staff Contact/Dept.: Greg Mott, DPW
Staff Phone No: 726-3774
Estimated Time: 30 Minutes
S P R I N G F I E L D
C I T Y C O U N C I L
Council Goals: Mandate
ITEM TITLE: PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
ACTION REQUESTED: Conduct interviews of the Planning Commission candidates: Sean R. Dunn and Gregory A. James
ISSUE STATEMENT: There are two (2) candidates for one position.
Incumbent Gregory A. James will complete his first four (4) year term and is seeking re-
appointment to the Planning Commission.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Interview Agenda
2. Interview Questions
3. Applications 4. Planning Commission Current Roster
DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Two applicants are participating in the review process to fill one vacant position.
Mr. Sean R. Dunn resides in the city limits at 1216 Q Street # 2, Springfield 97477; and is in
Marketing and Business Development with Alpine Mortgage Planning.
Mr. Gregory A. James resides in the city limits at 457 Mountaingate Dr., Springfield 97478; and
is a Purchasing Manager with the Springfield Public Schools.
The Springfield Planning Commission is a seven member volunteer Commission appointed by the City Council. The members serve four-year terms that are staggered to avoid more than two positions expiring at the same time. Of the seven members, two appointments may live outside
the City limits and two appointments may be involved in the Real Estate profession. At present Commissioner Moe lives in the urban transition area and Commissioner Nelson is in Real Estate. Positions are “at-large”, and do not represent specific geographic areas.
Council appointment for this position is scheduled for the Council Regular Meeting, Monday September 15, 2014.
Agenda – City Council Interview of Planning Commission Candidate
5:30 – 5:35 Council review and adjust interview questions
5:35 – 5:45 Interview of Sean R. Dunn
5:45 – 5:55 Interview of Gregory A. James
5:55 – 6:00 Council discussion/deliberation
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Planning Commission Interview Questions
1. How familiar are you with planning laws and policies that apply to Springfield’s land use decision making process? If your experience is limited, what would you do to enable yourself to more fully participate as a Planning Commissioner?
2. The City is in the midst of evaluating several areas for possible inclusion in the
City’s Urban Growth Boundary. What’s your opinion about how and where the City should grow? Do you think expansion is the answer, or do you prefer infill and redevelopment?
3. Many of the land use laws applied by the Planning Commission are state or
federal mandates. During a Planning Commission hearing how would you reconcile your personal opinions or support for the applicant’s interests if it seemed that those interests were not consistent with the land use laws?
4. What is your general understanding of the relationship between the Planning
Commission and City Staff, and the Planning Commission and the City Council? 5. What do you think is the proper role for the Planning Commission regarding the
revitalization of downtown?
6. Springfield, Eugene and Lane County are phasing out the jointly adopted Metro Area Comprehensive Plan in favor of individual land use plans for each city; what, if anything, do you think the three governments should do to address
regional land use and economic development issues when the Metro Plan is
gone?
7. What’s your opinion or perception about the City’s reputation for reviewing and approving development proposals? Based on this opinion, do you believe the
City should make changes to its approach to development review?
8. The Planning Commission generally meets two evenings each month and additional evening meetings are sometimes necessary. There are also materials
to be reviewed in advance of these meetings that may take a couple of hours to
read. Given your work and/or family obligations, will you be able to commit to
these new demands on your time as a Springfield Planning Commissioner?
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City of Springfield
Planning Commission
MAILING ADDRESS PHONE APPOINTMENT
DATE
RE-APPOINTMENT
DATE
EXPIRATION
DATE Johnny Kirschenmann
1159 S. 68th Street
Springfield, Oregon 97478 jkirschenmann@springfield-or.gov
(Sales for Rexius)
B: 541-335-8006
2/5/2007 2/22/2011 2/5/2015
Gregory James Chair
457 Mountaingate Drive
Springfield, Oregon 97478 gjames@springfield-or.gov
(Supervisor, Springfield School Dist)
B: 541-914-1116
10/4/2010 10/2/2014
Stacy Salladay
4023 Douglas Drive Springfield, Oregon 97478 ssallady@springfield-or.gov
(Support & Training Specialist; LCOG)
B: 541-682-4495
1/18/2011 1/18/2015
Joe Pishioneri 961 S. 70th Street
Springfield, Oregon 97478
jpishioner@springfield-or.gov
(Deputy Sheriff)
R: 541-747-3033 C: 541-579-8778
8/1/2014 7/31/2018
Nick J. Nelson Vice -Chair
225 12th Street Springfield, Oregon 97477
nnelson@springfield-or.gov
(Realtor with Re/Max)
B:
R: C: 541-852-9394
2/5/2013 Complete Bob
Brew’s Term 7/31/2013- Eligible for two additional 4-year Terms
7/31/2017
Steve Moe
3698 Franklin Boulevard
PO Box 847 Springfield, Oregon 97477
smoe@springfield-or.gov
(Business Owner)
B: 541-726-7613
5/5/2008 7/23/2012 5/5/2016
Tim Vohs
3708 Cherokee Drive
Springfield, Oregon 97478 tvohs@springfield-or.gov
(Retired)
B:
R: 541-747-4325
F: C:
1/17/2012 Complete Frank
Cross’s Term ending 5/5/2012 & Serve
one 4-year Term
5/5/2016
Note: Springfield Planning Commissioners serve four-year terms. Two members may reside outside the
Springfield City limits and two members may be employed in real estate. Representatives to the City
Council are on a rotating basis
CONTACTS: SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORK DEPARTMENT
Len Goodwin, Development and Public Works Department Director 541-726-3685 Greg Mott, Development and Public Works Department, Current Development Manager, PC Liaison 541-726-3774 Brenda Jones, Development and Public Works Department, Planning Management Specialist 541-726-3610
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