City Council Approves Zone Changes to Allow R.V. Park
Zone changes allowing a proposed R.V. Park, a code amendment allowing public infrastructure on private streets were approved by the Grants Pass City Council while an amendment making it against to the law to feed feral cats failed.
Councilors approved a request for two land use changes on approximately 5.22 acres located at the intersection of Northeast Agness and ‘F’ Street. The request was to change the zoning from Industrial to General Commercial to facilitate the development of a proposed R.V. Park. The Urban Area Planning Commission recommended the denial. The hearing pointed out the UAPC did not receive significant information to make the decision. The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development had expressed concern that the reduction of industrial land wasn’t supported by the City’s Comprehensive Plan
The Council unanimously approved the 2nd reading of a development code amendment allowing public water, sewer, and storm drainage facilities in privately maintained streets with an easement for maintenance. An uptick in applications, combined with expected increases in demand for development on private streets and recent requests by the Home Builders Association resulted in the Public Works Department to propose the code change.
The Council dismissed an amendment to the City Code making it unlawful for any person to feed or care for feral cats. In 2023 the Council authorized a contract with JoCo Spay and Neuter for a trap-neuter-release services, shelter, and feeding community cats in Baker Park and that contract remains in place.
The Council convened as the Urban Renewal Agency to award two grants. The first grant was a matching Urban Renewal Agency grant for a property at 1038 Northwest 6th Street for Cynthia’s Home Sweet Home. This award is for up to 50% of allowable expenses. Approximately $10,678 for this project.
The second grant is a URA Building Rehabilitation and restoration grant for the property at 118 and 120 Northwest “E” Street. The award is for 25% reimbursement on private projects which is $2,509.20 for this project.