Planning Commission

SUMMARY MINUTES Regular Meeting Eugene Planning Commission Sloat Room—The Atrium—99 West 10th Avenue October 30, 2006 11:30 a.m. PRESENT: Jon Belcher, Phillip Carroll, Randy Hledik, John Lawless, members; Mike Sullivan, ex officio; Lisa Gardner, Ann Siegenthaler, Kurt Yeiter, Planning and Development Department; Gary McNeel, Public Works Department; Jim Spickerman, guest. ABSENT: Mitzi Colbath, President; Rick Duncan, Vice President. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS I. PLANNING COMMISSION DELIBERATION/ACTION: STATE OF OREGON MOTOR POOL SITE Staff: Ann Siegenthaler, 682-5452 Mr. Hledik, seconded by Mr. Carroll, moved that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve both the Metro Plan Amendment (MA 06-2) and the Zone Change (Z 06- 9). The motion passed unanimously, 5:0. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 25, August 30, and September 19, 2006 Mr. Hledik, seconded by Mr. Belcher, moved to adopt the minutes of July 25, August 30, and September 19, as amended. The motion passed unanimously, 5:0. III. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF A. Other Items from Staff B. Other Items from Commission MINUTES—Eugene Planning Commission October 30, 2006 Page 1  MINUTES Regular Meeting Eugene Planning Commission Sloat Room—The Atrium—99 West 10th Avenue October 30, 2006 11:30 a.m. PRESENT: Jon Belcher, Phillip Carroll, Randy Hledik, John Lawless, members; Mike Sullivan, ex officio; Lisa Gardner, Ann Siegenthaler, Kurt Yeiter, Planning and Development Department; Gary McNeel, Public Works Department; Jim Spickerman, guest. ABSENT: Mitzi Colbath, President; Rick Duncan, Vice President. Mr. Lawless convened the meeting. He stated that Agenda Item II. Planning Commission Deliberation/Action: State of Oregon Motor Pool Site would be moved to the top of the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS There was no one wishing to address the commission. Mr. Belcher announced he would only be able to stay for 45 minutes due to a scheduling conflict of a Christmas tree map deadline. I. PLANNING COMMISSION DELIBERATION/ACTION: STATE OF OREGON MOTOR POOL SITE Ms. Siegenthaler offered a brief summary of the Planning Commission’s actions to date regarding the agenda item as iterated in the Agenda Item Summary (AIS). She concluded, stating that based on the information and materials in the record, new materials related to Goal 12, Transportation, submitted into the record on October 10, 2005, and the staff findings attached to the AIS, staff found that the proposal complied with all approval criteria in Eugene Code (EC) 9.7730(3), and with EC 9.8865, and recommended a favorable recommendation to the City Council of the proposed Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan) amendment and zone change. She stated that a public hearing before the City Council was scheduled for November 20, 2006. In response to Mr. Hledik, Ms. Siegenthaler stated that the afternoon peak hour trip generations reflected the worst case scenario, adding that the greatest load was on the streets. Ms. Gardner added there was a greater stagger in the afternoon. Responding to Mr. Lawless, Ms. Siegenthaler said the current peak afternoon trip generation was approximately 119 vehicles, and was expected to increase to 155 vehicles. Mr. Hledik, seconded by Mr. Carroll, moved that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve both the MINUTES—Eugene Planning Commission October 30, 2006 Page 1  Metro Plan Amendment (MA 06-2) and the Zone Change (Z 06- 9). The motion passed unanimously, 5:0. Mr. Lawless reiterated there was no one wishing to make public comment. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 25, August 30, and September 19, 2006 July 25, 2006 Page 12: Mr. Carroll questioned the accuracy of his statement on page 12. Mr. Belcher offered the following correction: Page 12 paragraph 4, sentence 1 should read: Mr. Belcher stated if there was real concern over minimizing dust emissions, then the minimum standards setbacks would should not be reduced by applicant request. August 30, 2006 Mr. Hledik stated although he had been in attendance at the August 30, 2006 meeting, which in essence, had been a continuation of the July 25, 2006 meeting, from which he had been recused. He asked that the record reflect he had been in attendance at the August 30 meeting, and had been recused. September 19, 2006—Study session No corrections. September 19, 2006—Public Hearing Page 3, paragraph 9 should read: Mr. Spickerman Staff distributed copies of Eugene Code 9.9640 (South Willamette SubArea Study Policies) and the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan General Area Plan, Plan Diagram. Mr. Hledik, seconded by Mr. Belcher, moved to adopt the minutes of July 25, August 30, and September 19, as amended. The motion passed unanimously, 5:0. III. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF A. Other Items from Staff Ms. Gardner said that the City Council reappointed Rick Duncan to the Planning Commission, and had appointed two new commissioners, Ann Kneeland and Anthony McCown. She added staff would schedule an orientation session at a future Planning Commission meeting. MINUTES—Eugene Planning Commission October 30, 2006 Page 2  B. Other Items from Commission Mr. Belcher said he recently attended a presentation on mass transit by Ms. Potchia that had been very informative. A brief discussion about mass transit applications in Eugene followed. In response to a question from Mr. Lawless, Mr. Sullivan displayed a map of potential West Broadway development sites. He explained the process that would be used in the purchase option and various funding and disposition options available. Mr. Belcher said he wanted to have a discussion on Planning Commission bylaws and election of officers before a new president and vice president were selected. Mr. Lawless adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 12:10 p.m. (Recorded by Linda Henry) m:\2006\planning and development department\planning division\planning commission\pc061030.doc MINUTES—Eugene Planning Commission October 30, 2006 Page 3