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Home My WebLink About2023 05 02 Minutes Work & Regular Session W_PPPlanning Commission Minutes Approved 6/6/23 Attest by S. Weaver 1 Springfield Planning Commission Minutes for Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 Work & Regular Session Meeting held in Jesse Maine Conference Room and via Zoom Vice Chair Bergen called the Work Session of the Planning Commission to order at 6:00 p.m. Planning Commissioners Present: Vice Chair Bergen, Andrew Buck, Seth Thompson, Steven Schmunk, Isaac Rhoads-Dey, and Alan Stout (arriving a little late to the work session) Excused Absence: Chair Salazar Staff: Sandy Belson, Comprehensive Planning Manager; Molly Markarian, Senior Planner; Sarah Weaver, Community Development Administrative Assistant; Kristina Kraaz, Assistant City Attorney LCOG Staff: Jacob Callister WORK SESSION ITEM(S) 1) UGB Natural Resources Project Update Staff: Molly Markarian, Senior Planner 45 minutes Molly Markarian / Staff: gave a presentation on the UGB Natural Resources Project Update (see PowerPoint Presentation) and responded to Commissioner questions. Commissioners voiced support for using the “standard” approach for protecting locally significant wetland, riparian, and wildlife habitat sites in the UGB expansion areas as the City has done everywhere else. Protections would thus rely on Springfield’s existing regulatory framework. ADJOURNMENT – 6:38 PM Vice Chair Bergen called the Regular Session of the Planning Commission to order at 6:39 P.M. Planning Commissioners Present: Vice Chair Bergen, Andrew Buck, Seth Thompson, Steven Schmunk, Isaac Rhoads-Dey, and Alan Stout Excused Absence: Chair Salazar PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE: Led by Vice Chair Bergen Planning Commission Minutes Approved 6/6/23 Attest by S. Weaver 2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – Approved • April 18th, 2023 REGULAR SESSION ITEM(S) - None BUSINESS FROM THE AUIDENCE – None REPORT OF COUNCIL ACTION Commissioner Schmunk reported on the April 3rd Council Work Session. BUSINESS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION Vice Chair Bergen explained to the new commissioners that this segment of the agenda is for the commissioners to give each other updates. If a commissioner has events of interest from their professional or volunteer lives, this segment would be the appropriate time to announce them. BUSINESS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Sandy Belson / Staff: informed the Commission that there is no meeting scheduled for May 16th. There will be a public hearing during regular session of the June 6th Planning Commission meeting. During the work session, the Planning Commission has the opportunity to discuss how strict the Commission would like to adhere to “Robert’s Rules” in holding its meetings. An Open House for the Comprehensive Plan Map Clarification Project is taking place on Thursday at the Thurston High School Library from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Further details can be found on Springfield Oregon Speaks in the “for Planning Commissioners” section. ADJOURNMENT – 6:48 pm Natural Resource Inventories & Protections -for- UGB Expansion Areas May 2, 2023 – Planning Commission – Work Session Attachment 1, Page 1 of 19 2 NORTH GATEWAY MILL RACE WILLAMALANE PROPERTIESUGB expansion areas for: Where Employment land Public land Natural resource management & conservation areas Attachment 1, Page 2 of 19 3 Long-Term Comprehensive Planning Conceptual Master Planning Immediate (In Perspective) Land Readiness Why Attachment 1, Page 3 of 19 4 Community & Other Stakeholders (Current & Future) Better outcomes through: Who Partnerships Local knowledge Attachment 1, Page 4 of 19 5 What/WhenWhat/When Consider Policy Options Continue Resource Analysis Get a Solid Foundation Decide & Take Action Attachment 1, Page 5 of 19 How 6 Local Wetland Inventory & Assessment (LWI) 30 = Total wetlands identified 29 = # significant 77.2 = acreage significant 9.7 = % of study area Answers questions: 1. Where and to what extent? 2. Is it significant? Attachment 1, Page 6 of 19 How 7 Local Wetland Inventory & Assessment (LWI) Answers questions: 1. Where and to what extent? 2. Is it significant? Hydrologic control (water absorption & flow) Water quality (pollutant trapping) Presence of wildlife & fish & quality of their habitats Presence of unique plants Educational & recreational purpose Values of wetlands that help determine whether to protect: Results: Water quality = most common reason Hydrologic control & fish habitat = next most common Attachment 1, Page 7 of 19 How 8 Local Wetland Inventory & Assessment (LWI) North Gateway significant wetlands: Total: 2 Acres: 1.49 % of study area: <1% Attachment 1, Page 8 of 19 How 9 Local Wetland Inventory & Assessment (LWI) Willamalane Properties significant wetlands: Total: 3 Acres: 33.6 % of study area: 44.8% Attachment 1, Page 9 of 19 How 10 Local Wetland Inventory & Assessment (LWI) Mill Race significant wetlands: Total: 25 Acres: 42.1 % of study area: 8.3% Attachment 1, Page 10 of 19 11 How Riparian Corridor Inventory & Assessment 24 = Riparian reaches identified 23 = # significant 10.3* = mileage significant * Stream centerline for some reaches exist outside study reaches and are not included in this calculation Answers questions: 1. Where and to what extent? 2. Is it significant? Attachment 1, Page 11 of 19 12 How Riparian Corridor Inventory & Assessment Values of riparian corridors that help determine whether to protect: Possible scores 0-100. Scores of 17 or higher = significant. Scores ranged from 28-90: • 18% moderate (17-45) • 52% high (45-70) • 30% exceptional (>70) Water quality (purity) Flood management (ability to store water during storms) Presence of protected species (plants, animals) Wildlife considerations: Amount of human disturbance Wildlife survival/habitat components (food, water, cover) related to type, quality, amount Answers questions: 1. Where and to what extent? 2. Is it significant? Attachment 1, Page 12 of 19 13 How Riparian Corridor Inventory & Assessment North Gateway riparian reaches: Total = 5 Mileage = 1.78 Attachment 1, Page 13 of 19 14 How Riparian Corridor Inventory & Assessment Willamalane Properties riparian reaches: Total = 3 Mileage = 1.27 Attachment 1, Page 14 of 19 15 How Riparian Corridor Inventory & Assessment Mill Race riparian reaches Total = 15 Mileage = 7.28 Attachment 1, Page 15 of 19 16 How Significant Wildlife Habitat Assessment 23 = Sensitive status species 5 = Occur 18 = Likely to Occur* * ODFW tentatively has recommended reclassification/removal of 6 species as part of significance analysis Attachment 1, Page 16 of 19 17 How Policy Evaluation Existing regulatory framework Local policy choice within parameters specified by the State State Rule - Goal 5 Protect wetlands, wildlife habitat & riparian areas, etc. State Rule - Goal 6 Protect air, water & land quality Springfield Policy Natural Resources Study •Economic, Social, Environmental & Energy Analysis •Limit “conflicting uses” approach Springfield Policy Stormwater Quality Management Program Policy Implementation Springfield Development Code & Development Review •Water quality protection •Surface water management •Natural resource protection with development setbacks Attachment 1, Page 17 of 19 18 How Policy Evaluation Protection approaches for newly-identified significant resources Wetlands & Riparian Corridors Standard Method (current protection approach)Safe Harbor MethodVS Wildlife Habitat Standard Method (required approach) Attachment 1, Page 18 of 19 19 Next Steps Finalize inventories & assessments Prepare adoption materials Hold public hearings Stakeholder EngagementSpring/Summer Fall/Winter Winter/Spring Finalize Inventories & Assessments City Council Work Session May 22, 2023 Attachment 1, Page 19 of 19