Draft Project Lists have been prepared for the City of Springfield's 2025-2029 CIP - A Community Reinvestment Plan. The lists are being brought to the Planning Commission for review and discussion. Staff will bring the CIP back to the Planning Commission on December 5th during the Regular Session for a recommendation to forward to the City Council.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission that is not already on the agenda.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission that is not already on the agenda.

Staff will present an annual report that summarizes community engagement in land use planning over the past year. The Planning Commission in its role as the Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) may review, analyze, and evaluate processes used to encourage citizen involvement during the formation and adoption of major policies, legislation, and subsequent involvement when those policies or legislation are implemented.

Stormwater Post-Construction Requirements Update Project: The City of Springfield and Lane County are proposing amendments to the Springfield Development Code. This action involves amendments to the Springfield Development Code for consistency with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Phase II General (MS4) Permit issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The purpose of the Post-Construction Requirements Update project is to modify the Springfield Development Code to comply with the MS4 permit requirements, including requirements to regulate post-construction site runoff and minimize barriers to low impact development and green infrastructure. The proposed code changes would encourage the use of stormwater treatment facilities including swales, rain gardens, and pervious pavements and strengthen requirements to address stormwater quality issues. Ultimately, these code changes will enhance the protection and quality of water in the City’s drinking water protection areas. The Planning Commission continued the August 1, 2023 public hearing and kept the record open to allow for Ballot Measure 56 Notice until September 5, 2023. Since the August 1, 2023 hearing, feedback from Lane County led to the amendment of SDC 4.3.110(B)(1). See Exhibit B Legislative Version of the Code Amendments. The Commission is expected to close the public hearing and written record on September 5, 2023 and then deliberate. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council and Lane County Board of Commissioners. The Springfield City Council and Lane County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint work session and joint public hearing to review the Planning Commissions' recommended amendments on November 6, 2023.

Stormwater Post-Construction Requirements Update Project: The City of Springfield and Lane County are proposing amendments to the Springfield Development Code. This action involves amendments to the Springfield Development Code for consistency with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Phase II General (MS4) Permit issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The purpose of the Post-Construction Requirements Update project is to modify the Springfield Development Code to comply with the MS4 permit requirements, including requirements to regulate post-construction site runoff and minimize barriers to low impact development and green infrastructure. The proposed code changes would encourage the use of stormwater treatment facilities including swales, rain gardens, and pervious pavements and strengthen requirements to address stormwater quality issues. Ultimately, these code changes will enhance the protection and quality of water in the City’s drinking water protection areas.

Project Description: The City of Springfield is proposing amendments to the parking requirements within the Springfield Development Code (SDC). The proposed updates are intended to comply with Oregon Administrative Rules regarding Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC). This action involves amendments to the Springfield Development Code to remove all on-site parking requirements for lands within Springfield’s Urban Growth Boundary, as well as some changes to design of large parking lots if parking is provided.

Protocols establish the expectations for how Commissioners, staff, and the public will conduct themselves and set procedures to follow for certain situations.

Planning Commissioners are assigned attendance at Council meetings on a rotating basis. This agenda item is an opportunity to discuss what type or reports the Commission expects as the Commissioner reports on Council meeting attendance.

The Planning Commission provides liaisons to two committees and the City Council. For the Development Code Update Project, Council directed the formation of a Governance Committee that included the Mayor, a Councilor, and two Planning Commissioners.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission that is not already on the agenda.

The City Attorney’s Office provides annual training to the Planning Commission on legal topics important to the Commission.

Protocols establish the expectations for how Commissioners, staff, and the public will conduct themselves and set procedures to follow for certain situations.

Planning Commissioners are assigned attendance at Council meetings on a rotating basis. This agenda item is an opportunity to discuss what type or reports the Commission expects as the Commissioner reports on Council meeting attendance.

The Planning Commission provides liaisons to two committees and the City Council. For the Development Code Update Project, Council directed the formation of a Governance Committee that included the Mayor, a Councilor, and two Planning Commissioners.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission that is not already on the agenda.