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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC minutes January 7, 2020City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes January 7, 2020 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Mike Oliver (chair), Tom Van Voorhees, Pat Smith, Chris Richey, Jim Mock and Kay Harrison were present. Also in attendance were: Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director, and Karin Skelton, Planning Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE III. CORRESPONDENCE IV. MINUTES Pat Smith made a motion to approve the September 10, 2019 minutes. Kay Harrison seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Jim Mock, abstain; Chris Richey, yes; Pat Smith, yes; Motion passed. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. VI. BUSINESS VII. DISCUSSION Consideration of a Zone Map Change application. The zoning is proposed for change from Employment Commercial (TOD) to General Commercial (TOD). The 0.99 acres are located in the western portion of the City’s downtown corridor. The Project Site is identified on the Jackson County Assessor’s map as 37-2W-1-AA. Tax Lots 6000 and 6100. Applicant: City of Central Point. File No. CPA -19008. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey explained the differences between the Employment Commercial and General Commercial zoning. He said the subject properties have been acquired by the Rogue Creamery for the purpose of expansion. The change would be consistent with the surrounding properties. The property had formerly been a legally nonconforming mobile home park. The Commissioners discussed the expansion of the Rogue Creamery. Mr. Van Voorhees said there were many options for development. He said any new space would need to be as flexible as possible in order to provide the most options for expansion of the business. He said it would be a while before a final plan for the property would be set. Mr. Humphrey explained the Creamery would be having a traffic study done and that information would be used to assess traffic impact on the intersection of Haskell and W. Pine Street. The commissioners discussed the nearby Rogue Valley Bin property and possible future options for it once the company had closed. Mr. Humphrey asked the Planning Commission if they would like to move this item to a public hearing. The Commissioners asked about noticing requirements. Mr. Humphrey responded the Central Point Municipal Code requires notice to be sent to property owners within 250 feet of any proposed project. Additionally notices are posted on the property itself and published in the newspaper. Mike Oliver asked if there were any questions from the public. There were no questions. Kay Harrison made a motion to move the Zone Map Change application from Employment Commercial to General Commercial to a public hearing once a traffic study is received. Pat Smith seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Chris Richey, yes; Pat Smith, yes; Jim Mock, yes. Motion passed Consideration of a Comprehensive Plan (Map) application. The project site consists of 12.12 acres located in the southwestern portion of the City and is identified on the Jackson County Assessor’s map as 37-2W-11BC, on various tax lots. Applicant: City of Central Point. File No. CPA – 19006. Mr. Humphrey reviewed the history of the C2-(M) property saying originally there was a hospital and a medical clinic located there. He said currently the school district has plans to use the location for a pre-kindergarten and kindergarten facility in order to make more room in the existing elementary schools. He said the city was proposing a designation of Civic zoning for the school. The surrounding residential area would be zoned R-1-6. He said the Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC) discussed the rezoning and felt this was a good fit. He explained that the city has specifically used the civic zoning for schools so the land would not be included in the residential land inventory which is used to demonstrate the city’s need for expansion of the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). He added the R-1-6 designation was consistent with the surrounding residential area. He said the zoning was decided through a process which included input from staff, the CAC, the Planning Commission and the public. The commissioners discussed the different residential zones and the city’s density requirements. Tom Van Voorhees made a motion to move the Comprehensive Plan (Map) and Zone Change (map) to a public hearing once a traffic study is received. Jim Mock seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Chris Richey, yes; Pat Smith, yes; Jim Mock, yes. Motion passed Planning Update: The code amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) will be going to the second reading at the City Council on January 9, 2020. After the first reading, the Council left the setbacks for ADU’s at 10 feet instead of accepting the proposed change to 5 feet. The commissioners discussed the setbacks and felt a 10 foot setback would make it too difficult for a lot of properties to construct an ADU. They requested Mr. Humphrey relay their opinion to the City Council in his Planning Commission report at the January 9, 2020 meeting. The chiropractic office at 6th and Pine Street has started construction. There are some parking issues with the church next door that are being worked out. The firehouse on Scenic Avenue is under construction A Domino’s Pizza has been approved for Freeman Road. Construction will begin after a lot line adjustment has been completed. The car wash and oil change facility on Biddle Road still need the final plat prior to beginning construction. Chicory Village is working with Public Works to resolve drainage issues The Pittview subdivision is putting in infrastructure prior to beginning construction Whitehawk is still waiting for a buyer. There is interest in the property, but the city is not aware of the status VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS IX. MISCELLANEOUS X. ADJOURNMENT Chris Richey moved to adjourn the meeting. Pat Smith seconded the motion. All members said “aye”. Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Planning Commission Chair