The Campus Planning Committee (CPC) is an advisory committee with broad campus representation that provides input to the Vice President for Finance and Administration regarding the physical development of the Oregon State University main campus.  As outlined in Chapter 5 of the OSU Campus Master Plan, the committee consists of at least fifteen (15) but not more than twenty (20) members, appointed by the Vice President of Finance and Administration.  The CPC reviews all proposals for new construction, significant remodeling, or renovation that visually alters the exterior appearance of the campus.  In its review of development proposals, the CPC may recommend approval, denial, or modification of a proposal.  The CPC’s recommendation is forwarded to the Vice President for Finance and Administration for final consideration. The CPC recommendation is implemented as recommended by the CPC or as altered by the Vice President for Finance and Administration.

  • Site Approvals:  The Campus Planning Committee reviews all proposals for a site within Corvallis campus.  Prior to CPC approval, University Land Use Planning staff review site requests for consistency with the Campus Master Plan and Historic Preservation Plan (if applicable), as well as conduct an assessment of existing conditions and potential transportation and parking impacts from the proposed development.  This information is presented in a staff report including a recommendation to the Campus Planning Committee.  The following is a description of the process and submittals which helps facilitate prompt generation of staff reports for review by the CPC.

Project Submittal Process and Timeline:

  • Contact University Land Use Planning Manager to discuss project sponsor’s need and determine assigned planning staff person
  • Email assigned staff person all submittal information with the project name and work order number in the subject line
  • All information should be submitted to the assigned staff person forty-five (45) days prior to the CPC meeting
  • Assigned University Land Use Planning staff will review project(s) and generate staff report(s) in the priority order established by the Capital Projects Manager

CPC Site Approval - Submittal Information: 

  • Project Name:
  • Project Overview: Provide a brief description of the project including: 
    • Location
    • Project description
    • Proposed Use(s) – provide detailed information if there are multiple uses
    • If the project involves any unique uses/features or relationships to adjacent buildings, include that information. 
    • Note any structural, landscape, or infrastructure on the site that will be removed and/or demolished as part of the project, as well as information on replacement (if applicable)
  • Preferred Location:  Provide at least two (2) preferred locations and describe the reason for these locations.
  • Adjacent Building and/or Structure Name(s) and Location(s):
  • Sector:
  • Existing Use of Site:
  • Proposed Use(s):
  • Estimated Building Size: (Include estimated footprint, number of floors, and total square feet)
  • Anticipated Occupancy: (Include staff, students, other users if applicable)
  • Parking Displacement: (Yes or No)
  • Utility Extension will be Required: (Yes or No)
    • Include any specific information if available
  • Infrastructure Extension will be Required: (Yes or No)
    • Include any specific information if available
  • Additional information Pertinent to Site Request: 
  • Graphic Materials (Exhibits) -- PDFs (e.g., 8.5 x 11 or 11 x 17)
    • Preferred Site Location(s) (note: hand sketch that notes desired project area is acceptable)
    • Conceptual area plan for a project involving multiple buildings or structures (if applicable)
    • Photo exhibits or mockup drawings (if available)
  • Schematic Design Approvals:  The CPC reviews all proposals for new construction, significant remodeling, or renovation that visually alters the exterior appearance of the campus.   Prior to CPC approval, University Land Use Planning staff review projects for consistency with the Campus Master Plan and Historic Preservation Plan (if applicable) and generate a staff report which includes a recommendation to the Campus Planning Committee.  The following is a description of the process and submittals which helps facilitate prompt generation of staff reports for review by the CPC.

Project Submittal Process and Timeline:

  • Contact University Land Use Planning Manager to determine assigned planning staff person
  • Email assigned staff person all submittal information (in the order specified) with the project name and work order number in the subject line
  • All information should be submitted to the assigned staff person forty-five (45) days prior to the CPC meeting
  • Assigned University Land Use Planning staff will review project(s) and generate staff report(s) in the priority order established by the Capital Projects Manager

CPC Submittal Information: 

  • Project narrative including:
    • Statement of project intent
    • Project scope
    • Size
    • Height
    • Location
    • Materials
    • Descriptions of use
    • Discussion on the proposed use of the area and any foreseeable expansion
    • Discussion of any structural, landscape, or infrastructure on the site that will be removed and/or demolished as part of the project, as well as information on replacement (if applicable)
  • Design narrative addressing:
    • Code Compliance
    • Site Design
      1. Site Development
      2. Site access and parking
      3. Entrances
      4. Streets
      5. Lighting
    • Open Space
    • Parking
    • Pedestrian Access and Circulation
    • Landscaping
    • Utilities and Site Furnishings
    • Building Design Elements
      1. Style
      2. Proportion
      3. Modulation
      4. Vertical Bays
      5. Corners
      6. Base
      7. Cornice
      8. Windows (window design and percent glazing coverage on each façade)
      9. Entries
      10. Building Materials
      11. Roofs
      12. Building Systems
      13. Accessibility
      14. OSU Design Criteria
      15. Sustainability
      16. Fire rating
      17. Lighting
    •  General Information
      1. Floor Area Ratio
      2. Site Building Coverage
      3. Setback and Building Height
      4. Transition Area
  • Exhibits -- PDFs (e.g., 8.5 x 11 or 11 x 17)
    • Building elevations
    • Site Plan
    • Conceptual area plan
    • Photo exhibits or mockup drawings
    • Cut sheets or specs for site features (e.g., windows, benches, lights, ladders, mechanical equipment)
  • Timelines:  The Campus Planning Committee meets quarterly (January, April, July, October).  In order to ensure a project is on the agenda, materials need to be provided to University Land Use Planning staff forty-five (45) days prior to the next CPC meeting.