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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 458 - East Cherry Estates PLANNING COMMISSION RF;SC)LLI"I~ION NO. 4S8 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCI; (Applicant: Victor a~~d Daaziel Kosn~atka} (372W02BC `I'an Lat 603) ltecit~ils 'T'his n-zatter came before the Planning Con~zxzission for hearing on .Iuly 20, 1999, on applicant's application for a variance. Applicant requested a variance in the required off-street parking requirements. The; Planning Cozn3nissio~l reviewed the application and the City staffrcpazts, and received comments froze all persons wishing to be heard in favor of and opposed to the application. Now, therefore; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT, OREGON, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Criteria A licable to Decision. The following chapters of the Central Point Municipal Code apply to this application: A. Chapter 17.28 and 17.64; B. Chapter 17.80, Variances. Section 2. Findin s and Conclusions. The Planning Cozxzn•zission hereby adopts by reference all fznding of fact set forth in the City staff reports, and concludes that applicant has demonstrated compliance with the requirements of CPMC Chapter 17.80, pez•taining to variances. Section 3. Variance Granted. Appliance is hereby granted appravaI far the requested variance consisting of 16.5 feet wide garages and 33 feet wide driveway aprons. The applicant's will add an additional foot on each side of the driveway pavement far a total of 33 feet of pavement. Each garage having 16.5 feet of pavement. Passed by the Planning Commission and signed by nee in authentication of its passage this ~C; I~ day of ~~ , 199'. Planning Coza~zxzission Chair ATTEST: City Re ntative Appz•oved by zee this a""°~ day of - ~~....--- , 199¢. Planning Con1«~issian Chair Page 2 - Planning Commission Resalutioi~ No. 458 (0'7201999} Planning Commission Minutes July 20"' 1999 Page 5 the sidewalks and alley. A Storzn Drain plan would have to be intz•odzzced to deal with run off, and that engineered plans, drawn to scale, would have to be submitted. The Applicants, Barbara and Steven Brown 841 E. fine Street, stated that this was the first they have heard of the problems associated with their proposal. They have been trying to work with the City of Central Point to create the new drive through. They believe they are being treated unfairly. They are not asking far a lot, just a window to be competitive. They do zaot own the land and do zaot think they should have to pay for the improvements. The cost of improvements would be a financial burden and effect the viability of the business. They have never had problems with the traffic. Their only problem is with trucks parking perpendicular to their business to enter the liquor store. The applicants indicated that if they got permission to proceed before the end of the moth they could get a break on their construction costs of about one thousand dollars. Mz•. Humphrey addressed the commission and told them they should not feel pressured to make a decision on this proposal. Mr. Humphrey also stated that there have been some communication problems, but not to the extent they are being presented to the commission. The Commission asked about the Rite Aid development and how that would affect this proposal. Mr. Humphrey indicated that if Rite Aid does not come in ninth street will remain public right of way, and that he would contact Rite Aid to see what its status is and inform the commission of this discussion. Until the City hears otherwise, the Rite Aid development project as approved is still viable. Commissioner Fish made a motion to continue this item to the next meeting pending further information on the Rite Aid development. She also stated that the Brown's should contact the City's Public Works and Planning Departments on how to solve this issue. Commissioner LeGros seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. C. Public Hearing t~ consider a request by Victor Kosmatka to vaz~ from the Cites standard off street arkin re uirements. The sub~ect ro ert is located on the north side of Cherry Street, 140 feet east of North Tenth Street in the R-3 Residential Multi-1~amil zonin district. There were no ex-parte communications or conflicts. Kern Gerschler presented the Planning Department Staff Report. The applicant, Planning Commission Minutes July 20"' 1999 Page 6 Victor Kasmatka, has requested a variance from the off street parking requirements for the te~~tatively approved East Cherry Lstates Subdivision. Mr. Kosznatka leas designed his own floor plan which attempts to de-emphasize the garage as part of the overall architecture. I Iis z•egricst for the variance is based upon aesthetics, affordability, and a precedence that was set for single car garages on a similar padlot development across the street. The decrease in garage size is intended to increase the distance between each unit and reduce the ovez•all cost for the first time buyer. It will also add to the aesthetics for this area and make the whole cul-de-sac look like one development. There are garages of smaller dimensions across the street. Commissioner Pish asked Mr. Humphrey and Mr. Gerschler how a precedence had been set. Mr. Humphrey told the commission about the problems with the Blue Bird Heights Development. The smaller garages were not permitted, and were supposed to be wider. When tl~e buildings were constructed the garage door size was influenced by new building code requirements. Mr. Brennan presented the Public Woz-ks recommendations and gave evidence that the proposed amount of parking would not be enough to get cars off the street. Mr. Brennan noted that Bluebird Heights has enough parking for four cars per unit and the off~street parking is fzlled up. d"he Public Works Department would recommend having 4Q feet of concrete, two adjoining 20 foot wide driveways, to make up for the lack of parking in the garage. The Applicant, Victor Kosmatka, informed the Commission that this development is supposed to be aesthically pleasing. The garage is de-emphasized so that the owner will Dave more yard and abetter-looking house. These pad-lots are designed far the first time home owner and since this is an R-3 type zone they are within the guidelines for an R-3 development for parking uses. Daniel Kosmatka, 33 Bell Air Court, Medford, OR, is the co-developer. He stated that since this is an R-3 zone those parking requirements should be applied. They are trying to make agood-looking house without having to add too much concrete. Tom Sharp, of East Cherry, stated that he was in favor of this proposal and that the Kosmatka's should be allowed to pursue this development because the other side looks just the same and there will be a parking problem regardless of how much pavement is put in. Planning Camnaission Minutes July 20`", 1999 Page 7 Commissioner Riggs asked the Public Works Director hove much concrete the}~ would want. Mr. Brennan indicated the Public Works Department would recozx~rnend 40 feet. Commissioner Riggs made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 458 approving the Variance from the standard off-street parking requirements. The applicant's will add an additional foot on each side of the driver}vay pavement for a total of 33 feet of pavement. Each garage having 16.5 feet of pavement. Commissioner Lunte seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: motion passed unanimously. VII MISCELLANEOUS There were no miscellaneous items. VII ADJOURNMENT