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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-09-23 - Planning Commission Minutes-T,E Community Development Department Planning Division Building Safety Division Environmental Soils Division 117 NW Lafayette Avenue Bend Oregon 97701-1925 (541)388-6575 FAX (541)385-1764 http://www.co.deschutes.or.us/cdd/ MINUTES DESCHUTES COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION DESCHUTES SERVICES CENTER 1300 NW WALL STREET, BEND, OREGON, 97701 SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 - 5:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Chris Brown. Members present were: Vice Chair Ed Criss, James Powell, Merle Irvine, Todd Turner, Bill Rainey and Richard Klyce. Staff present were Tom Anderson, CDD Director; Nick Lelack, Planning Director; Peter Gutowsky, Principal Planner; Terri Payne, Senior Planner; and Sher Buckner, Administrative Secretary. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. Commissioner Klyce had requested a review of the County's DIAL program with regard to delineations of wetland properties. Tom Anderson discussed the current systems in use to provide property information. III. REVIEW OF REVISIONS TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN — Terri Payne, Senior Planner. Terri discussed noticing requirements. Motion: Commissioner Klyce moved to adopt his proposed goals and policies. Seconded by Vice Chair Criss. Voted against: Commissioners Powell, Irvine, Rainey and Turner. Voted in favor: Chair Brown, Vice Chair Criss, Commissioner Klyce. After some discussion, Commissioner Klyce made the following motion: Motion to Reconsider: Commissioner Klyce motioned to reconsider the previous motion. Seconded by Vice Chair Criss. Motion passed unanimously. The Commissioners discussed taking a straw poll on each of Commissioner Klyce's proposed revisions, and then decided to discuss the revisions first. Quality Services Performed with Pride Discussion: Commissioner Rainey felt that the language in general did not need to be changed, or that only minor language revisions might be made. Land classifications and farming activities in the County were discussed. Nick provided an update on the status of HB 2229. Commissioner Klyce explained that he felt the current agricultural situation is not working, and he would like to actively try to change it. Commissioner Powell suggested adding language to Goal 3, and he and Commissioner Klyce discussed language in Goal 1 and whether some should be relocated to Policies. The Commissioners discussed adding 2.2.2 to the existing 2.2.10, which Nick mentioned was the same as 2.2.11(c). Commissioner Klyce asked if perhaps he and Commissioner Powell should try to redraft some language, but Commissioner Powell and the other Commissioners felt that due to time constraints and the public input yet to be received, there will be time to make changes in the future, after the document is submitted to DLCD. Commissioner Klyce suggested keeping only page 1 of his proposal. Chair Brown wanted to discuss making this part of the background text rather than goals and policies. Commissioners Turner, Powell and Rainey supported making it part of the background text. Chair Brown supported it with some minor text changes. Vote: (Note that no official vote was taken after discussion). The Commissioners agreed that pages 1, 2 and 3 could be included as background text and we would move forward with the existing Goals and Policies. The Commissioners discussed the Memo and possible revisions provided by Nick and Terri. Commissioner Irvine suggested changes to Section 2.9 and wanted to add language indicating that "key to recycling is the availability of markets that accept materials." He also wanted to add language about supporting business and industries that utilize recyclable materials. Commissioner Powell wanted to change 2.6.3 so that it does not imply taking any mitigation necessarily from the Interagency Report. Commissioner Turner, returning to the initial discussion about DIAL, thought that perhaps it was not appropriate to include anything about updating this system in the Comprehensive Plan, since DIAL would not be in existence much longer. The Commissioners discussed making the language stronger on the first page of DIAL, or changing the appearance to a larger type. Tom said he would speak to the Assessor about modifications. The Commissioners discussed 2.5.9(a) and Commissioner Klyce's proposed submitted language (single sentence) about the disclaimer on DIAL. Commissioners Rainey and Turner discussed whether this was appropriate as a policy or an action item. Commissioner Klyce suggested deleting zoning information from DIAL so that people have to use CD Map for information. Tom will check into this with the Assessor's office. Commissioner Turner felt that Chapter 2 was done well, and he would not change anything. Chair Brown submitted suggestions for indicating staff changes. The Commissioners discussed using underlines and also, for the public version, deleting the indications showing staff or Planning Commission revisions. 2 Commissioner Klyce discussed his suggested language for exempt wells. Peter Gutowsky discussed adding language to recognize presentations by the Oregon Regional Water Department. The Commissioners felt that the end of the second sentence could be changed to "current regulation of exempt wells seems unnecessary." Chair Brown suggested forwarding a copy of the water section to Kyle Gorman for his comments. Peter Gutowsky and Chair Brown discussed submitting the Draft Plan to various agencies for their review. The Commissioners discussed a preamble at the beginning of the document recognizing the controversy between private property rights and protection of resources. Terri will work on language regarding an overall statement. IV. PLANNING COMMISSION & STAFF COMMENTS. Nick said that next Wednesday there will be a work session with the Board on Deschutes Junction. There will be a planning workshop at the City of Bend the last Friday in October with sessions on ethics, property development rights, state/local partnerships. Kelly Brown has submitted a text amendment for a fee waiver regarding applications for weddings and events and feels the County should start over or, as an alternative, the Board should send back the previous ordinance and ask someone from the State to talk about what is happening at that level before it is revisited. This will probably be on the Board's schedule the first week in October. Senate Bill 1055 was discussed, which would allow wineries to hold events and promote their wine sales. Someone has pointed out that it takes four years to grow the grapes, so there is a question as to whether events can be held before the grapes mature. Some wineries also import grapes. Nick also discussed the nature of the ever-changing crops in Deschutes County. Nick mentioned some of the recent proposals and changes being considered for destination resorts as contained in his recent email to the Commissioners, and the current status of the Bend Urban Growth Boundary remand. V. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Sher Buckner, Administrative Secretary NEXT MEETING — October 14, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. at the Deschutes Services Center, 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97701