Order No. 2011-0030

 

 

1.                  On August 19, 2010, the Housing Authority of Yamhill County submitted an application requesting a Comprehensive Plan map amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) to HDR (High Density Residential) and a Zoning map amendment from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to R-3 (High Density Residential) for a 3.39 acre property located at 1103 N Meridian Street, Yamhill County tax lot 3218DA-2100. 

 

2.                  There is a demonstrated need for HDR land to meet the need for multi-family dwelling units in the Newberg Comprehensive Plan. This site is suitable for HDR based on topography, access, adequate infrastructure, site size, and proximity to parks, schools, and shopping areas.  

 

3.                  There is adequate infrastructure to serve the site. City water and sanitary sewer lines with adequate capacity to serve future development are located nearby. The adjacent minor collector road, Meridian Street, is functioning at a level of service A and is projected to continue to function at a level of service A even with the addition of trips generated from future development. Meridian Street is also served by a regular Chehalem Transit bus route. 

 

4.                  Redevelopment of the site as a whole will encourage preservation, renovation, and reuse of the existing historic house as part of the overall project site. 

 

5.                  The proposal meets the applicable Development Code criteria and Comprehensive Plan goals and policies for approval. 

 

6.                  The Planning Commission held hearings to consider the proposal on October 14, 2010 and November 10, 2010. At their November 10, 2010 meeting, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 2010-285 recommending that City Council approve the requested Comprehensive Plan and Zoning map amendment. 

 

7.                  The City Council held a hearing on December 6, 2010 to consider the proposal. Deliberation on the item was continued to the February 7, 2011 City Council hearing. The City Council held a final hearing on the proposal on February 22, 2011. After reviewing the evidence and hearing public testimony, the City Council finds that the application meets the applicable Development Code criteria and Comprehensive Plan goals and policies for approval, with specific conditions of approval. 

 

 

1.                  The Comprehensive Plan designation is changed from Low Density Residential (LDR) to High Density Residential (HDR), and the Zoning designation is changed from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to R-3 (High Density Residential) for the property located at 1103 N Meridian St, Tax Lot 3218DA-2100, as shown in Exhibit “B” and described in Exhibit “C” and by this reference are hereby adopted.

 

2.                  The findings shown in Exhibit “A” and by this reference is hereby adopted.

 

3.                  The Comprehensive Plan and Zoning map amendment shall comply with the following conditions of approval:

(A)       The zone change is contingent on the current owner, Housing Authority of Yamhill County, constructing a housing project on the site. If Housing Authority sells the property without constructing a housing project on the site, then the zoning will revert to the current R-1 without the conditions listed below.

 

(B)       The zone change requires the Housing Authority to go through design review and historic review on the future housing project. During that review, the Planning Commission is directed to consider:

                        (a)        A drainage plan that meets Development Code requirements.

(b)        Requirements for installation of sidewalks and walkways adjacent to the site and along the paths to major destinations, such as improvements to the Meridian rail crossing or sidewalk infill along Meridian Street. Requirements must be proportional to the impacts.

                        (c)        Plans to make the historic house visible from the street.

(d)        Architectural designs for new buildings that complement the historic house on the property.

                        (e)        Plans to preserve the existing house and retain its character as a historic structure.

(f)         A plan for occasional public access to the historic house, such as access during annual historic tour events or availability for scheduled tours.

(g)        A plan for recognition of the heritage of the house and property, such as placing a placard and prominent display at the house.

(h)        Plans to preserve as many of the existing trees on site as practical given design requirements.

(i)         Parking management plan that includes guidelines for keeping off-street parking available for residents and visitors.

(j)         Lighting plans to provide appropriate site lighting for on-site security and to control light impacts to neighbors.

(k)        Plans for play areas within the complex that meet or exceed Development Code requirements.

 

(C)       The following will be requirements of the design review for the future development:

                        (a)        Installation of fence adjacent to all private property.

                        (b)        Marking curbs no-parking near driveway entrances.

 

(D)       Prior to submitting for design review, the applicant shall meet with interested adjacent neighbors and a representative of Spaulding Oaks Condominium Association to discuss:

                        (a)        The proposed site design.

                        (b)        The proposed drainage and grading plan.

                        (c)        The architectural design of the buildings.

 

(E)       The Traffic Safety Commission is directed to consider Meridian Street and whether to limit on street parking or designate no-parking areas. This review should occur in conjunction with design review for the future housing project. The review also is to involve the Yamhill County Transit Area and investigate the possibilities of placing a bus stop along the street, both to provide service to the area and to limit parking near driveways.

 

4.                  The Newberg Comprehensive Plan land need and supply tables shall be amended to reflect the change.