NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CENTRAL POINT 

Planning Commission January 2, 2018 at 6:00 pm
 

Central Point City Hall, 140 S. 3rd Street, Central Point OR

The City of Central Point will consider adoption of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element covering a twenty (20) year planning period, 2018-2038.  The Land Use Element addresses the purpose and scope of each land use classification in the City, and includes a map that assigns a land use classification to all land within the city limits and urban growth boundary.  The proposal reflects changes in the text, goals and policies since the last amendment of the Land Use Element in 1983.  Proposed map changes resolve errors/inconsistencies, incorporate changes proposed by others, and addresses changing conditions in the City.  Applicant/Agent: City of Central Point.

Beginning at the above time and place, the Central Point Planning Commission will conduct an evidentiary hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council. Pursuant to ORS 197.763 (3) (e), failure to raise an issue during this hearing, in person or in writing, with sufficient specificity to afford the decision-makers and the parties an opportunity to respond to the issue will preclude an appeal based on that issue.

CRITERIA FOR DECISION

The Comprehensive Plan Amendment application is being reviewed using Type IV procedures in accordance with Section 17.05.500 of the Central Point Municipal Code (CPMC).  Approval criteria for comprehensive plan amendments are set forth in the CPMC 17.96

PUBLIC COMMENTS

1.   Any person interested in commenting on the above-mentioned land use decision may submit written comments up until the close of the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

2.   Written comments may be sent in advance of the meeting to Central Point City Hall, 140 South Third Street, Central Point, OR 97502 or by e-mail to Don Burt (don.burt@centralpointoregon.gov).

3.   Issues which may provide the basis for an appeal on the matters shall be raised prior to the expiration of the comment period noted above.  Any testimony and written commentsabout the decision described above will need to be related to the proposal and should be stated clearly to the Planning Commission.

4.   Copies of all evidence relied upon by the applicants are available for public review atCity Hall, 140 South Third Street, Central Point, Oregon.  The City File Number is:12015.  Copies of the same are available at 25 cents per page.

5.   For additional information, the public may contact Don Burt at 541-423-1039 or by email at don.burt@centralpointoregon.gov.  Additional information is also available online: http://www.centralpointoregon.gov/cd/page/land-use-element-2018-2038.

SUMMARY OF PROCEDURE

  At the meeting, the Planning Commission will review the application and technical staff report. The Commission will hear testimony and arguments on the application.  Any testimony or

written comments must be related to the criteria set forth above.  At the conclusion of the review, the Planning Commission may approve or deny the comprehensive plan and zoning amendment and will forward a recommendation to the City Council.