AGENDA
SALEM PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER
JANUARY 15 , 2008 -- 5:30

APPROVED MINUTES

 1.     ROLL CALL

2.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES, RESOLUTIONS AND REPORTS

        2.1    Approval of Minutes

                 None

       2.2     Consent Reports:

                 None               

      2.3      Liaison Matters:

                 None

3.      APPEARANCE OF INTERESTED CITIZENS, NEIGHBORHOOD
         ORGANIZATIONS AND ADVISORY COMMITTEES

4.      PUBLIC HEARINGS:  Hearings begin at 5:30 p.m. unless
         otherwise noted.  The statement of criteria will be read at
         the beginning of the hearings.

4.1    Proposed Text Amendments to the Salem Revised Code Chapter 63,
         Subdivisions, Regarding Phased Subdivisions for Commercial and
         Industrial Uses  (Judith Moore; jimoore@cityofsalem.net) 
        To amend SRC Chapter 63 to address phasing subdivisions of real 
         property which will be developed for commercial and industrial uses; 
         establishing additional submittal requirements within Chapter 63 
         (Subdivisions) to require a phasing plan that indicates the tentative 
         boundaries and sequencing of each phase and the tentative configuration
         of lots in each phase; and establishing additional approval criteria within
         Chapter 63 to apply to proposed phased subdivisions.Proposed Code
         Amendment No. 07-10
         Recommended Action:  Adopt Report

5.     WORK SESSIONS

           5.1    Proposed Text Amendments to the Salem Revised Code Chapter 63,
                    Subdivisions, Regarding Phased Subdivisions for Commercial and
                    Industrial Uses  
                     Recommended Action:   See 4.1 above. 

          5.2     Continued Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Change/Zone Change/ Neighborhood
                    Plan Change No. 07-4 for property located at 6161 Commercial St SE  (Judith
                    Moore; jimoore@cityofsalem.net )
                    To change the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan Map designation from  “Parks,
                    Open Space” to “Commercial,” "Single Family Residential" and "Multifamily
                    Residential" for 78.72 acres of the site. Approximately 3.97 acres of the site
                    will remain in the “Parks, Open Space” designation.  To change the zoning
                    designation from PA (Public Amusement) to CR (Commercial Retail), RS (Single
                    Family Residential) and RM1 (Multiple Family Residential) for 78.72 acres of the
                    site located at 6161 Commercial Street SE.  Approximately 3.97 acres of the site
                    will remain in PA zone. To amend the Liberty-Boone Neighborhood Plan Map from
                    “Parks, Open Space” to  Single Family, Multifamily and Commercial Retail for 78.72
                    acres of the site. Approximately 3.97 acres of the site will remain in PA zone.
                    Recommended Action: Adopt Report
                     **Continued from December 4, 2007
                    Record held open:
                      (1)  New Testimony received December 5 through 5:00 pm on December 
                             11, 2007 
                         a)   Communications  from:  Cyrus Cohen, Steve Starkey, Harry E. 
                               Edminster, Carol Rood, Leo Aanes, Janet Smoot, Lynette D. Myers, 
                               Howard E. Heinkel, Erma & Estelle Watson, John & Sandra Cantlon,
                               Coy & Suzette Alexander, Jean Skillman, Diana L. LaRont, Ronald
                               Fanyak, Fred & Edith Patron, E. Van Cleve, Willis Miller, Bill Burgess,
                               Michael Lilly, John Rehm, Bill Charnholm & John Shepard,
                               Wyatt E. Rolfe, Mickey LeQuire, Cleta Heinkel, Larry J. Buckner
                         
                         b)   Communication from Kris Gorsuch:  Letter plus enclosures 1-3   
                                4, 5, 6-7-8 ,  9 , Flood Insurance Study Parts 1a, 1aa , 1b, 1c, 2,
                                3, 4,  5a, 5b ,  6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
                   (2)   Rebuttal Testimony accepted from December 12 through 5:00 p.m. on
                           December 18, 2007   
                           Communications from Sydney Eddy Brewster, Michael LeQuire,
                           Mary Beth Stash-Londin, Tom Daly, John Rehm, John Shepard (3),
                          and Kris Gorsuch Part 1 & Part 2
                   (3)   December 19 through 5:00 p.m. on December 26, 2007 for  
                           Applicant's final written argument                    

6.      SECOND OPPORTUNITY FOR APPEARANCE OF INTERESTED
         CITIZENS, NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS, AND
          ADVISORY COMMITTEES

7.     POLICY ISSUES

8.     ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS

9.      URBAN PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

10.    COMMENTS / GOOD OF THE ORDER

                    NEXT MEETING:  JANUARY 29, 2008 AT 5:30 P.M.
        

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             color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status,
             domestic partnership, disability, familial status, sexual
             orientation, gender identity and source of income.

             Individuals needing special accommodations such as sign or 
             other language interpreters to participate in the meeting, 
             must request such services at least two working days 
             (48 hours) in advance by calling the Community Development 
             Department at 503-588-6173 (Text Telephone:  (503-588-6353).
             Equipment for the hearing impaired is available upon request.