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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 Planning Commission Interviews AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 5/23/2016 Meeting Type: Work Session Staff Contact/Dept.: Greg Mott, DSD 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 following Planning Commission candidates to fill two (2) vacancies resulting from term expirations: Grace A. Brown, Suzanne P. Fenner and Tim Vohs. ISSUE STATEMENT: There are three (3) candidates for two positions. Three candidates have applied for the Planning Commission vacancies created by term expirations of the positions held by Commissioner Tim Vohs and Commissioner Steve Moe. Mr. Vohs is eligible for and is seeking reappointment; Mr. Moe has completed his second (4) year term and is not eligible to apply for a third term. The expiration date of both positions is May 5, 2016. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Interview Agenda 2. Interview Questions 3. Applications 4. Planning Commission Current Roster DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City received Three (3) applications for two (2) vacancies during a four-week recruitment process. Grace A. Brown, who resides at 2308 15th Street, Springfield 97477 and is a Realtor with Re/Max Integrity; Suzanne P. Fenner, who resides at 328 Scotts Glen Drive, Springfield 97477 and is retired; and Tim Vohs, who resides at 3708 Cherokee Drive, Springfield 97478 and is a Property /Rental Manager. The Springfield Planning Commission is a seven member volunteer Commission appointed by the City Council. Positions are “at-large”, and do not represent specific geographic areas. 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, only Commissioner Nick Nelson is involved in the Real Estate profession; all commission members currently reside within the city limits. The Council decision on these appointments is scheduled for the Regular Meeting of Monday, June 6, 2016. Agenda – City Council Interview of Planning Commission Candidate 5:30 – 5:34 Council review and adjust interview questions 5:34 – 5:41 Interview of Grace A. Brown 5:41 – 5:48 Interview of Suzanne P. Fenner 5:48 – 5:55 Interview of Tim Vohs 5:55 – 6:00 Council discussion/deliberation Attachment 1, Page 1 of 1 Updated 5/13/2016 BJones Planning Commission Interview Questions 1. Please identify, in their order of importance to you, the top two or three land use issues facing the City of Springfield and what you think the Planning Commission can do to help. 2. How familiar are you with the laws and procedures that affect land use decisions made by the Planning Commission? What would you say to your fellow commissioners if you supported an application but you were concerned that the evidence and testimony submitted by the applicant did not satisfy the criteria of approval? 3. Many of the land use laws applied by the Planning Commission are state or federal mandates. Do you believe the Planning Commission should have the authority to determine whether these laws apply to a given application? Do you believe the Planning Commission should be able to approve alternatives to these laws if the alternatives meet the spirit of the law? 4. What is your 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 initiation of new land use policies or development regulations? 6. Growth, through development of vacant land and redevelopment of underutilized land, is the single largest source of revenue for the City’s property tax supported General Fund. However, growth does have its share of costs, included new infrastructure and the permanent maintenance of that infrastructure. As an official representative of the City, please describe your position on growth and development. 7. 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? Attachment 2, Page 1 of 1 Attachment 3, Page 1 of 13 Attachment 3, Page 2 of 13 Attachment 3, Page 3 of 13 Attachment 3, Page 4 of 13 Attachment 3, Page 5 of 13 Attachment 3, Page 6 of 13 Attachment 3, Page 7 of 13 Attachment 3, Page 8 of 13 Attachment 3, Page 9 of 13 Attachment 3, Page 10 of 13 Attachment 3, Page 11 of 13 Attachment 3, Page 12 of 13 Attachment 3, Page 13 of 13 City of Springfield Planning Commission MAILING ADDRESS PHONE APPOINTMENT DATE RE-APPOINTMENT DATE EXPIRATION DATE Michael Koivula 723 Crest Lane Springfield, Oregon 97477 mkoivula@springfield-or.gov R: 541-746-1805 3/16/2015 2/5/2019 Gregory James Vice -Chair 457 Mountaingate Drive Springfield, Oregon 97478 gjames@springfield-or.gov B: 541-914-1116 10/4/2010 10/15/2014 10/2/2018 Sean Dunn 525 10th Street Springfield, Oregon 97477 sdunn@springfield-or.gov B: 541-632-3545 3/16/2015 1/18/2019 Andrew (Andy) Landen 6721 Glacier Dr. Springfield, Oregon 9747 alanden@springfield-or.gov R: 541-222-6706 4/20/2015 7/31/2018 Nick J. Nelson Chair 1863 Pioneer Parkway, suite 320 Springfield, Oregon 97477 nnelson@springfield-or.gov 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 C: 541-954-0175 5/5/2008 7/23/2012 5/5/2016 Tim Vohs 3708 Cherokee Drive Springfield, Oregon 97478 tvohs@springfield-or.gov R: 541-747-4325 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 Anette Spickard, Development and Public Works Department Director 541-726-3697 Greg Mott, Development and Public Works Department, Current Development Manager, PC Liaison 541-726-3774 Brenda Jones, Development and Public Works Department, Current Dev. Management Specialist 541-726-3610 Edited 12/10/2015 BJones PUBLIC Attachment 4, Page 1 of 1