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ITEM TITLE: PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
June 18, 2007
Regular Session ~
Developmen(~ic~J\ ~
Mark Metzger U V\: V~
726-3775
5 Minutes
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Ratify appointment of Ms. Terri A. Leezer, Mr. Eric Smith and Ms. Sheri E. Moore
to serve a four-year tenn on the Springfield Planning Commission.
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
The seven member Planning Commission has three vacancies as a result of Mr.
Steve Moe completing his second 4-year tenn on June 5, 2007; Mr. David Cole
completing his first 4-year tenn on June 2, 2007 and declining consideration for
reappointment; and Ms. Gayle Decker completing her first 4-year tenn on June 2,
2007 also declining consideration for reappointment.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Application of Terri Leezer
2. Application of Eric Smith
3. Application of Sheri Moore
4. Planning Commission Roster
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The City received six applications for the three vacancies during a one month
recruitment process. Ms. Terri Leezer resides at 555 16th Street and is employed by
Ad Pro Northwest at 659 "A" Street, Springfield; Mr. Eric Smith resides at 1351
Lawnridge Avenue and is the owner of Aquila & Priscillas at 18743 Pioneer
Parkway, Springfield; and Ms. Sheri Moore resides at 1955 16th Street and is a
retired School Teacher from Marcola School District. TheCouncil interviewed Ms.
Leezer, Mr. Smith and Ms. Moore on May 29,2007. Fonnal ratification by the
Council must occur during a Regular Session.
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APPLICA TJON
RECTI ,MAY 14 2007
City Manager's Office
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 726-3700
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City of Springfield
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APPLlCA nON for a City of Springfield Citizen Advisory Board I Commissiqn / Committee
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Questions forPlanning Commission Applicants
1. What is your personal interest in applying for the position?
Both my home and my business are in Springfield. I am very passionate about
Springfield and care about Springfield's present and future.
2. What do you see in Springfield's future and how can you, as a Planning
Commissioner, help to realize that future?
I see Springfield being a nationally known destination. A place where people
come to visit and look to relocate. A Convention Center that allows National and
International conventions to be held, Something for everyone. . Expanding our
boundaries to include the outlying areas.
3, Describe your experience in working as a member of a group that makes
decisions.
. I have worked with the Springfield Chamber Greeters for seven years and on
many committees that have made numerous improvements in the Springfield
area. Currently as co-chair we are working to bring the National Ambassadors
Convention to Springfield, As a business owner I work with different businesses
both locally and nationally, to assist them in achieve their marketing goals,
4. Describe how you would balance the need for economic development with
neighborhood preservation or environmental value,
After careful research to balance the needs of the community I would then see
how the development Will impact the area and how it will affect the future of
Springfield.
5. When a proposed development conflicts with an adapted plan or the
Development Code, how would you, as a Planning Commissioner, resolve the
conflicts?
I would carefully review all of the documents involved and research to see if there
have been any similar conflicts to see if a precedence has been set. I would then
weigh the needs of the community to se~ if we need to go in a different direction.
6, Do you have any specific ideas for changes that should be made in any of our
adopted planning or development review documents or in how we review
development proposals in Springfield?
In my opinion as I have never dealt with the actual documents I can only address
the planning. My thoughts are: Springfield needs to have a family friendly
downtown, we need a convention center to further our business growth, we need
to become a destination with room for families to grow.
7. Can you commit the time necessary to be an effective Planning Commissioner?
This means about tow meetings monthly with several hours of preparation time
for each meeting, plus occasional joint meetings,
Yes.
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APPLICA TJON
fora
City of Springfield
Citizen Advisory Board / Commission / Committee
RECTI MAY 15 2007
City Manager's Office.
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
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6. How did you hear about this vacancy?
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Eric T. Smith
(541) 515-3400
Planning Commission Application, Page 2
1. The experience I bring to the planning commission is one of a business owner
who has opened many new business ventures in the past 10 years. I not only have
experience in my own ventures, I experienced a lot ofthe planning and
implementing process as the manager in charge of opening several Starbucks
Coffee stores (in Oregon and in the Washington, D.C. area) as well as working
with Outback Steakhouse to open new sites (in Arizona and Washington, D.C.
area). I also have worked with the city during the permit stage in the construction
of new business as well. My career has given me the opportunity to interact with
a couple different city planning offices. In addition to my business background, I
have experience in landscape design. I am passionate about physical aesthetics as
they pertain to the physical geography in the area I live.
2. I am hoping to contribute the passion I have as a member of the generation that
will inherit the results of the decisions the planning commission makes today. I
also offer the commission a keen interest in and love of the landscape and
geography of our city. My contribution to the commission will also be a
Springfield business owner's perspective - not only as one who desires a great
business environment, but also with the city's landscape and geography as well.
My work in landscape design will help balance a growth focused Metro General
Plan with thought to the appearance of our city's layout and design.
3. Since living in Springfield, my involvement in community activities has been
related primarily to the physical landscape of Oregon. I have coordinated a 60
person team in conjunction with the SOL V beach clean-up organization in
Florence. I have also led a team as we worked with Eugene Parks and Open
Space to renovate trials in the Spencer Butte Park.
4. I grew up in Tempe, Arizona. I have seen what a true urban sprawl looks like. I
now live in the most beautiful area in the U.S. and I want to be a part of helping it
grow responsibly. I am really excited about living in Springfield, raising my
children in Springfield, and retiring in Springfield - I want to see it grow and
prosper! I believe that taking control of our own growth bOlUldary and enforcing
high standards in the new real estate development, as well as re-development is
paramolUlt for our future success. I want to be an active member in seeing this
come about and leave a real legacy for our next generation,
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Questions for Planning Commission Applicants
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1. What is your personal interest in applying for the position?
2. What do you see in Springfield's future and how can you, as a Planning
Commissioner, help to realize that future?
3. Describe your experience in working as a member, of a group that makes
decisions.
4. Describe how you would balance the need for economic development with
neighborhood preservation or environmental values.
5. When a proposed development conflicts with an adopted plan or the
Development Code, how would you, as a Planning Commissioner, resOlve
the conflicts? .
6. Do you have any specific ideas for changes that should be made in any of
our adopted planning or development review documents or in how we
review development proposals in Springfield?
7. Can you commit the time necessary to be an effective Planning
Commissioner? This means about two meetings monthly with several
hours of preparation time for each meeting, plus occasional joint meetings.
Attachment 2-4
Eric T. Smith
(541) 515-3400
Questions for Planning Commission Applicants
1. My personal interest in applying for the Springfield Planning Commission comes from a
strong personal desire to see Springfield grow in a beautiful way. I want to see us grow
responsibly with landscape integrity and keep our city a true gem in the Pacific
Northwest. For years I have been interested in the development of real estate and through
involvement with the planning commission, I will have the opportunity to evaluate the
development of our city hands-on. My interest also stems from being an owner of my
own home, a rental property, and a business all here in Springfield, as well as raising
children here in Springfield. I have lived in several areas of the United States and in
cities of all sizes, and I chose to settle here and raise a family here because I love the
incredible things Springfield has to offer.
2. I see our city growing considerably in the next 15 years. I want to help facilitate that as a
business owner as well as a landscape designer. I want to see our city grow with the
grace of a well planned and executed plan.
3. My experience in working as a member of a group making decisions has been
challenging and rewarding. I have been in groups deciding how to create a vision for a
church. I have also led groups deciding how to excite the staffs of 16 restaurants'
employees about the next promotion. I am a patient man and value each member's view.
I believe we only see in part and need a group of people to see something clearly.
4. To balance the need of economic development and maintain environmental values we
need to place a value on the physical geography of our city. As new development is
proposed we keep a strict standard of landscape material and maintenance in each
proposed new development. Again design is the most important factor in finding balance
in growth versus preservation.
5. To resolve any conflicts regarding proposed development plans with existing plans I
would like to get as much input from the comm~ty as possible. I would also like to use
as many experts in the field as possible to explain the pros and cons of each plan. After
reviewing the facts moving forward with the commission would be the [mal move.
6. I do not have any specific ideas for changes to the adopted planning or development
review docwnents as this time.
7. I can commit the time necessary to be an effective Planning Commissioner. I am really
looking forward to helping shape our city for the future. Bi-weekly meetings and
preparation will not be a problem. It would be an honor to serve our city, to give 20
hours a month is not too much to ask.
Attachment 2-5
APPLICA TJON
fora
City of Springfield
Citizen AdYisory Board / Commission! Committee
RECD MAY 15 2007
City Manager's Office
- 225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 726-3700 .
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the application. Check the times when you could attend meetings. . .
o Early morning (6:30-8:30 am) 0 Noontime (noon-1 :30 pm) 0 Late afternoon (4-6 pm)
0' Evenings
6. How did you hear about this vacancy?
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q Returr.l this application to the City Manager's Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, OR 97477
For more information please call the City Manager's Office at 726-3700
Attachment 3-2
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Questions for Planning Commission Applicants
1, What is your personal interest in applying for the position?
2. What do you see in Springfield's future and how can you, as a Planning
Commissioner, help to realize that future?
3. Describe your experience in working as a member of a group that makes
decisions.
4. .Descrtbe how you would balance the need for economic development with
neighborhood preservation or environmental values.
5. When a proposed development conflicts with an adopted plan or the
DevelopmentCode, how would you, as a Planning Commissioner, resolve'
the conflicts?
6. Do you have any specific ideas for changes that should be made in any of
our adopted planning or development review documents or in how we
review development proposals in Springfield?
7. . Can you commit the time necessary to be an effective Plqnning
Commissioner? This means about two meetings monthly with several
hours of preparation time for each meeting, plus occasional joint meetings.
Attachment 3-3
PLANNING COMMISSION QUESTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Sheri Moore
1. I have recently retired from teaching and now have some time to volunteer. I
am very impressed with the direction Springfield is heading. I am proud to be a
member of the community and would like to .do whatever I can to help Springfield
continue to improve.
6. No.
7, Yes.
Attachment 3-4
City of Springfield
Planning Commission
PUBLIC
MAILING ADDRESS PHONE APPOINTMENT RE- EXPIRATION
DATE APPOINTMENT DATE
DATE
Steve Moe Home: 726-7613 5/01/1999 6/05/2003 6/05/2007
3698 Franklin Boulevard
PO Box 847
Springfield, Oregon 97477
intercitv@aol.com
Bill Carpenter Vice-Chair Home: 726-6286 4/20/1998 5/4/2004 . 5/4/2008
680 T Street
Springfield, Oregon 97477
wcarpenter@igc.orq
Frank Cross Chair ' Home: 521-2909 5/4/2004 5/4/2008
2580 D Street
Springfield, Oregon 97477
westcross@comcast.net
Lee Beyer Home: 746-5889 4/16/2001 1 0/2/2006 1 0/2/2010
951 US" Street
Springfield, Oregon 97477
leelbeyer@comcast.net
Johnny Kirschenmann Home: 726-0798 2/5/2007 2/5/2011
1159 S. 68th Street
Springfield, Oregon 97478
johnnyk@rexius;com
Gayle Decker Home: 747-0462 6/02/2003 6/02/2007
415 6ih Street
Springfield, Oregon 97478
qirenedecker@comcast.net
David Cole Home: 741-0444 6/02/2003 6/02/2007
PO Box 70142 (mailing add.)
Eugene, Oregon 97401
1336 Madoc St. (residence)
Springfield, Oregon 97477
stoneaqeegineer@msn.com
Note: Springfield Planning Commissioners serve four-year terms. Two members may reside outside the
Springfield City limits and two members may be employed in real estate. None of the current Planning
Commission resides outside the City limits and none of the Planning Commissioners work in Real Estate.
CONTACTS: SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
Bill Grile, Development Services Director 726-3671
Greg Mott, Planning Manager, Planning Commission Liaison 726-3774
Brenda Jones, Planning Secretary 726-3610
Edited 217/2007 bj
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