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City of Springfield
Regular Meeting
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION HELD
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
The City of Springfield Planning Commission met in a regular session in the City Council Chambers, 225 Fifth Street,
Springfield, Oregon, on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., with Commissioner Nelson presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Chair Nelson, Vice Chair James, Commissioners Moe, Dunn, Koivula, Landen and Vohs. Also present
were, Current Development Manager Greg Mott, Current Development Planning Supervisor Jim Donovan; City Attorney
Mary Bridget Smith; and Management Specialist Brenda Jones and members of the staff.
ABSENT
All Present
• Springfield Chair Nelson opened the Regular Session
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chair Denise Bean
Criteria of Approval:
Three (3) Criteria of approval:
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3.
LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council on draft land use regulations for marijuana business activities
including production, manufacturing, wholesale and retail sales.
Jim Donovan presented the AIS to the Planning Commission. The City Council directed staff and the Planning
Commission to develop draft land use regulations for the production, manufacturing wholesale and retail sales of
marijuana for Council consideration and action early 2016. Staff has incorporated Planning commission feedback
along with prior input from industry and medical access representative into the latest draft code language for
Planning commission consideration.
Greg Mott edits needed to the original AIS. Greg listed each change in depth with the Planning Commission
Attachment 2
page 2 Schedule of Uses deleted “Laboratory Testing Facilities” to Processing Facility
Page 4 Retail Marijuana Outlets to
Page 5.B
Page 6 Retail Marijuana Outlet to
Page 10 Marijuana Business should be Marijuana __________
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Marijuana Grow Site is defined for OLCC
Retail Outlet should be Uppercase
Jim wants to make the Commission aware of the mapping issues they have come across while preparing AIS packet
for the City Councils Work Session March 7, 2016. Jim presented the Planning Commission with two (2) maps that
represent (1) 500’ buffer and; (2) 1,000 buffer.
TESTIMONY FROM THOSE IN SUPPORT
• Casey Houlihan; 4016 SE Boise Street L___ 5; Portland, Oregon 97____
Casey Houlihan is representing Oregon Retailers of Cannabis Association. Casey commented on what other
communities are doing with 500’ v. 1,000’ buffers and how pleased he is that the City is looking at ……
He would like to see the Planning Commission and the City Council that will ….and grandfathers those that are
already in business.
Come of the concerns regarding retail…. Off-site disposal of waste being thrown away in normal garbage. He
would like to see a regulation that requires the waste to be disposed in…….
He would also like to see comingle
He would like to reiterate that he is in favor of the code amendments
TESTIMONY OF THOSE OPPOSED
• None
TESTIMONY OF THOSE NEUTRAL
• Nicholas Saulsberry; 4016 Alexander Loop Apt. 2301; Portland, Oregon 974__ re: Meg’s Marijuana
Nicholas Saulsberry supports the SDC Amendments
Regulated out of business
He is in strong support of the amendments to the Springfield Development Code
One of the items Casey brought up regarding the waste. He also has not had any issue with anyone going
through their trash
PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner James asked Jim if he could point out in the code where it discussion trash. Jim pointed out
4.7-177.C.3. Staff has looked at this in an overall issue where it is needed not only for
Commissioner Vohs asked about the maps that Jim presented. Jim pointed out that the buffers the maps
represent…… as you go up in acreage. Goes to 30
Commissioner Landen, did PC discuss the waste topic. Jim responded that this was not something that staff
discussed with the Planning Commission. He went on to discuss what the owners could do to make the
waste unusable that is ……….Jim also responded that the Planning Commission could re-work the language
as needed by the Commission
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Commissioner Koivula has question regarding street and the use of normal street, collector streets. It appears
that we would be cutting off businesses that would otherwise not have issues. Jim answered that the
Collector and _____ , can clarify this question prior to going before Council. Most of Springfield’s
Industrial …..Jim cited code section……..”subject to A.3 collector and/or arterial. Staff can support the idea
that this should be limited to Industrial areas. Koivula said that this would correct his concern.
Jim asked if the C
Commissioner Koivula also wanted to know why we went with 500’ buffer when the Planning Commission
discussed the 250’ buffer. He doesn’t see why the Park setback would be an issue. Jim remembers that the
discussion in the work sessions where they discussed the setback for the park and open space…….most of
the park properties are protected in the MRO………..we have existing parks, future parks that have a level of
protection for the Parks and Open Space….. Jim will be presenting the plan before the Willamalane Park and
Recreation Board next week.
Commissioner James reminded the Commission that he is on the Willamalane Park and Rec board and
wanted to make sure that everyone understands that he does not have a conflict of interest when discussing
this topic. He communicated that Bob Keefer, Park Director…… Greg thinks that some level of buffer is
needed for the parks and would support what staff is recommending. He would like to see what concerns
the staff at Willamalane has
Commissioner James also asked currently there are some grow processes happening adjacent to some of the
retail sales, is this true? He would like some clarity on this subject. Is this about wanting to be able to grow
and distribute from the same property. Commercial zoned property is able to …….what is the actual
question………… Jim responded that first of all he wanted to thank…………he took two things away from
tonight’s testimony……………………and the suggested separation ……..they also discussed retail traffic to
excessive ……there will not be any accessory sales\...........he would politely disagree regarding this point.
Non-conforming uses are to protect………..we do not have any ………they will be able to sale to the
………this is the basic principal law………
Mary Bridget Smith wanted to make sure that the questions submitted by ______________ Question
regarding mixed uses in Glenwood……….at the beginning point……….Jim believes that the code
amendments address the concerns that Commissioner Koivula had, Commissioner Koivula responded that all
of his concerns have been addressed.
SUMMATION FROM STAFF
Jim wanted to thank the Planning Commission for all the work that they _and also the community and
property owners for all of their work.
CLOSE OF THE HEARING
Commissioner Moe recommended close of the hearing and seconded by Commissioner James. 7:0:0
Commissioner James point of order
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PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Greg Mott, wanted the Planning Commission to consider the items that were brought up during the hearing, and
reminded the Commission that they should address these concerns prior to
Commissioner James heard making waste…. Would like staff to take a look at the item that was presented tonight to
make sure we have at least have the discussion to make sure we answer the question.
Commissioner Dunn agrees with Commissioner James and wants to make sure that we are not applying condition on
one form of use and not single out just this business.
James would like staff to bring back
Jim asked if the Planning Commission wants this presented back to the Planning Commission or into the AIS for
City Council recommendation. Commissioner James responded that to the City Council would be fine.
Commissioner Landed wants item # _________ to be completely stricken out. page 5 of 11 item 3
MOTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OR APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS OR DENIAL OF THE
REQUEST BASED ON STAFF REPORT AND ORAL/WRITTEN TESTIMONY.
MOTION:
Commissioner Vohs moves the Springfield Planning Commission recommend with Modification relating to the
City Council adopt the amendment to the Springfield Development Code for marijuana business activities
including production, manufacturing, wholesaling & retail sales, seconded by Commissioner Moe
7:0:0 Motion passes
CDAC Planning Commission appointed to the CDAC. Commission Vohs commented that he is willing to participate for
another year.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Minutes Recorder – Brenda Jones
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Nick Nelson
Planning Commission Chair
Attest:
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Brenda Jones
Management Support Specialist