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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 10 17 Agenda RS Planning Commission Agenda City Hall 225 Fifth Street Springfield, Oregon 97477 541.726.3610 Online at www.springfield-or.gov The meeting location is wheelchair-accessible. For the hearing-impaired, an interpreter can be provided with 48 hours’ notice prior to the meeting. For meetings in the Council Meeting Room, a “Personal PA Receiver” for the hearing impaired is available. To arrange for these services, call 541.726.3610. Meetings will end prior to 10:00 p.m. unless extended by a vote of the Planning Commission. All proceedings before the Planning Commission are recorded. October 17, 2017 _____________________________ 7:00 p.m. Regular Session Council Chambers ______________________________________ CONVENE AND CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE: Chair James _____, Vice Chair Koivula _____, Nelson _____, Vohs _____, Dunn _____, Landen _____, Sherwood _____. 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) LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING – Amendment of the Springfield Development Code Accessory Dwelling Units, Journal No. 811-17-000057-TYP4- The City Council has been developing an affordable housing strategy with the goal of increasing the supply and accessibility of housing in Springfield throughout the housing continuum. One of the strategies is to encourage the construction of accessory dwelling units. One way to encourage accessory dwelling units is by revising the development code to make it easier and potentially less expensive to add an accessory dwelling unit. 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 City Attorney’s Office Kristina Schmunk-Krazz Planning Commissioners: Greg James, Chair Michael Koivula, Vice Chair Nick Nelson Tim Vohs Sean Dunn Andrew Landen Troy Sherwood Planning Commission Agenda October 17, 2017 Page 2 UPDATED 1/15/2015 bj The proposal is to encourage accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by simplifying the development code requirements and allowing accessory dwelling units not just in the Low Density Residential zoning district but also in the Medium and High Density Residential zoning districts and the Washburne Historic District. Staff: Sandy Belson, Comprehensive Planning Manager 60 Minutes CONDUCT OF LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION Chair opens the public hearing Staff report Testimony in support of the proposal Testimony opposed to the proposal Testimony neither in support of nor opposed to the proposal Questions from the Commission Summation by staff 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) Discussion of the proposal including testimony and evidence addressing the applicable approval criteria or other criteria cited in the record as applicable to the proposal; possible questions to staff or public Motion to recommend approval, approval with modification or conditions, or recommendation not to adopt the proposal based on the information contained in the staff report, oral and written testimony, and all other evidence submitted into the record Chair signs recommendation to the City Council 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