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Agenda
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Springfield, Oregon 97477
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All proceedings before the Planning Commission are recorded. June 2, 2015
_____________________________ 6:30 p.m. Work Session Jesse Maine Room ______________________________________ (Planning Commission work sessions are reserved for discussion between Planning Commission,
staff and consultants; therefore, the Planning Commission will not receive public input during work sessions. Opportunities for public input are given during all regular Planning Commission meetings.)
CONVENE AND CALL TO ORDER THE WORK SESSION OF THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING
COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE: Chair Vohs _____, Vice Chair Nelson _____, Moe___, James _____, Dunn _____,
Koivula _____, Landen _____.
WORK SESSION ITEM(S)
1. Moderate Visibility Cellular Tower Application – Smartlink PCs on Behalf of Verizon Wireless LLC, TYP315-00003 and TYP215-00012
Staff: Andy Limbird, Senior Planner
30 Minutes
ADJOURN WORK SESSION OF THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION
Development and Public Works Director,
Anette Spickard, 541-726-3697
Current Development Manager:
Greg Mott 541-726-3774
Management Specialist:
Brenda Jones 541.726.3610
Planning Commissioners:
Tim Vohs, Chair
Nick Nelson, Vice Chair
Steve Moe
Greg James
Sean Dunn
Michael Koivula
Andrew Landen
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_____________________________ 7:00 p.m. Regular Session Council Chambers
______________________________________
CONVENE AND CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION
ROLL CALL: Chair Vohs _____, Vice Chair Nelson _____, Moe___, James _____, Dunn _____,
Koivula _____, Landen _____. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
In response to a request by a member of the Planning Commission, staff or applicant; by consensus
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Testimony is limited to 3 minutes; testimony may not discuss or otherwise address public hearings
appearing on this Regular Session Agenda
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING –
2. Moderate Visibility Cellular Tower Application – Smartlink PCs on Behalf of Verizon Wireless LLC, TYP315-00003 and TYP215-00012-
The applicant has submitted Discretionary Use and Site Plan Review applications for a new wireless
telecommunication tower facility off South 42nd Street. The proposed cellular tower is designed as an
imitation pine tree and is classified as a “Moderate Visibility” wireless telecommunication facility requiring Planning Commission approval. Section 4.3-145.F of the Springfield Development Code
(SDC) provides Discretionary Use standards for approving the cellular tower placement.
Staff: Andy Limbird
30 Minutes
CONDUCT OF QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff explanation of quasi-judicial hearing process (ORS 197.763)
Chair opens the public hearing
Commission members declaration of potential conflicts of interest; disclosure of “ex-parte”
contact
Staff report
Testimony from the applicant
Testimony in support of the application
Testimony opposed to the application
Testimony neither in support of nor opposed to the application
Summation by staff
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Rebuttal from the applicant
Consideration of request for continuation of public hearing, extension of written record, or both
Close or continue public hearing; close or extend written record (continuance or extension by
motion)
Planning Commission discussion; possible questions to staff or public
Motion to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application based on the information
contained in the staff report, oral and written testimony, and all other evidence submitted into
the record
Final Order signed by Chair incorporating findings and reasoning to support the decision
REPORT OF COUNCIL ACTION
BUSINESS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Upcoming Planning Commission meetings, committee assignments, appointments or other business
BUSINESS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
ADJOURN REGULAR SESSION OF THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION