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Home My WebLink About2018 02 21 RS City of Springfield Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION HELD Wednesday, February 21, 2018 The City of Springfield Planning Commission met in a regular session in the City Council Chambers, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., with Commissioner James presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Chair James, Vice Chair Koivula, Commissioners James, Nelson, Vohs, Dunn, Landen, and Sherwood. Also present were, Current Development Manager Greg Mott, Current Development Planning Supervisor Jim Donovan, City Attorney Kristina Kraaz and Management Specialist Brenda Jones and members of the staff. ABSENT PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Greg James DECLARATION OF CONFLICT • Read by City Attorney Mary Bridget Smith Criteria of Approval: Read by Greg Mott Greg James recused himself from participating in tonight’s hearing due to his involvement with the aquisiiton of this propety QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING – 1. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT- REZONE APPROXIMATELY 5.23 ACRES OF MOSTLY VACANT LAND FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) TO PUBLIC LAND AND OPEN SPACE (PLO) Jo.- 811-18-000003-TYP3 STAFF REPORT Andy Limbird Senior Planner, the property requested for Zoning Map Amendment is a mostly vacant 5.23-acre parcel near the intersection of South 32nd Street and Jasper Road. This property was the subject of an annexation, approved in 2016, and subsequent Site Plan Review Approval for the development of Project #4.17, Willamalane Comprehensive Plan, for a natural area park, trailhead parking lot, and a portion of the Mill Race pathway, also approved in 2016. The applicant is requesting a Zoning Map amendment to change the zoning of the property from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Public Land and Open Space (PLO). The property is addressed as 3202 Jasper Road (Assessor’s Map 18-02-06-24, Tax Lot 4000). The subject property is zoned and designated LDR in accordance with the Springfield Zoning Map and the adopted Metro Plan diagram. Section 3.2-705.A of the Springfield Development Code (SDC) provides for PLO zoning to be applied to properties planned for park and open space uses. The subject property is owned by Willamalane and is a part of the Mill Race pathway system. The Mill Race pathway connections between the Middle Fork pathway, South 32nd Street, and the Booth-Kelly site near downtown Springfield are identified as key City of Springfield and Lane County Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Page 2 projects in the adopted Willamalane Comprehensive Plan, which is a refinement plan to the Metro Plan. Project 4.17 of the Willamalane Comprehensive Plan. Thurston Hill , the land will not be part of the Designation change to Parks and Open Space. Point of clarification Staff did not receive any emails, mail or calls regarding this action. Commissioner Vohs, currently there is a UGB expansion going on now, is there a possibility that one of the expansion area’s Andy and Mary Bridget answered that the property does not abut either of the boundry’s of either expansion sites Commissioner Vohs Greg Mott, access is taken on south 28th street, Mary Bridget responded that we are still waiting for the ruling Greg Mott, he will make sure that the commission gets a copy of the map that shows the new boundaries Commissioner Vohs with the Commission hearing testimony of the TSP application has there been any information submitted regarding a new apartment building being built Andy Limbird responded…..and also talked about the Gray property appeal and the Remand Commissioner Koivula this could be very dense Andy responded. TESTIMONY FROM THE APPLICANT • Colin McAurther with ;160 East Broadway, Eugene Oregon 97401 Planning context Trailhead , path, slough and pedestrian path over the slough. The remainder of the property had been developed as a trailhead path. This property was part of another …..tract which was purchased for the trailhead and path. Mountain View Apartments has been the rumor but this property still remains as LDR Findings in the staff report remain and supports the staffs recommendation. City of Springfield and Lane County Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Page 3 TESTIMONY FROM THOSE IN SUPPORT • None TESTIMONY OF THOSE OPPOSED • None TESTIMONY OF THOSE NUETRAL • None SUMMATION FROM STAFF • Andy Limbird recommends approval of the application REBUTTAL FROM THE APPLICANT • None CLOSE OF THE HEARING • Hearing was closed by Commissioner ____________ PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION • Motion by Commissioner Landen seconded by Commissioner Sherwood 6:0:1 abstained Motion Vohs to close the written record seconded by Commissioner Sherwood 6:0:1abstained Commissioner Sherwood moved to approve the Zoning Map Amendment Jo. NO. 811-18-000003-TYP3 for 5.23 acres of land from Low density Residential to Public Lands and Open Space located at 3202 Jasper Road. Seconded by Commissioner Vohs 6:0:1 abstained. REPORT OF COUNCILA CTION • Commissioner Landen • Commissioner James from February 5, 2018 BUSINESS FROM DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS • Greg talked about the Code re-write and where we are in filling that position. All agencies are having trouble with getting qualified applicants. This is a huge problem around the state. • Greg also updated the Commission with the back fill of the Planner I position. They will be doing interviews this Friday February 23, 2018. • Commissioner Vohs asked Greg Mott a question regarding the Code update that was completed last year adding a new zone ….{listen to recording} ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. City of Springfield and Lane County Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Page 4 Minutes Recorder – Brenda Jones ______________________ Greg James Planning Commission Chair Attest: ____________________ Brenda Jones Planning Secretary