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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - March 2, 2004P/,anr~iir~; (.bnnmssinn Minutes ;YLvrb 2. 202! Pa~ml Mr. Gerschler, explained that the new site plan meets all of the setback requirements, elevations were more compatible with the area; and there is plenty of parking. Staff will work with the applicant regarding the placement of windows. There is no reason not to approve Mr. Owen's site plan now. Mr. Gerschler stated that due to the power pole placement, and Pacific Power not being able to relocate the pole or go underground, that the driveway may need further work with the Public Works Department. Staff will work with the applicant on landscaping requirements. Commissioner Fish made a motion to adopt Resolution 606 granting approval of a Site plan to construct a duplex, the applicant must continue to work with City staff on possible driveway modifications as well as landscaping requirements. Commissioner Foster seconded the motion. ROLI, CALL: The motion passed unanimously. B. Public hearing to review an application for a conditional use permit for the purpose of operating a day care facility at Independent Baptist Church located at 316 W. Pine Street. The subject parcel is in the R-1-8, Residential Single Family Zone and is identified in the records of the Jackson County Assessor as Map 37 2W lOAB, Tax Lot 5300. David Alvord, Community Planner, presented the staff report. He explained that the State of Oregon has visited the site and they are okay with the applicants proposal. The hours of operation will be Monday -Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. West Pine Street will serve as the access, which is already there from the previous use. There will be a portable fence for the play area, which will have to be anchored, so that it can not be easily moved around. Chairman Piland asked if the applicant Kym Weathers had anything to add. Kym Weathers wanted to discuss Item 1, under Attachment `D' -Conditions of Approval. She stated that she is licenced by the State of Oregon, and that the number of children she can legally provide care for is governed by the State. The facility is large enough to accommodate 47 children, based on the State's requirement of square feet needed per child. The applicant explained that she is in the process of purchasing the home and church. She lives in New Haven Subdivision and has received a few complaints regarding her care provider business, and feels the proposed location is better. Chairman Piland closed the public portion of the meeting. Commissioner Foster made a motion to adopt Resolution 607 granting approval of a Conditional Use Permit, to operate a day care facility. Applicant shall provide copy of State P/.2nnmg C'onmussion Miau[cs A1am/i 2 100 P.~iee 3 document showing maximum occupancy of children. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: The motion passed unanimously. C. Public hearing to consider a Tentative Plan fora 9 lot subdivision known as Pine Street Station, Phase 1, located north of Taylor Road in the TOD-MMR zoning disctrict. (Map 37 2W 03DC, Tax lot 3400). Ken Gerschler, Community Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Gerschler summarized the development triggers and discussed the major improvements going on now. Some of these include traffic improvements to Silver Creek Road, Taylor Road being re-aligned in the very near future, and extending Haskell Street through Rogue Valley Bin. Mr. Gerschler discussed the various lots. The applicant feels that the triangular shape lot (Lot 1), would make an excellent child daycare center. Lot 9, is the largest and would be suitable for the proposed senior center because of it's good location. Lot 8, will be park area, which is only a portion of the 40 acres total parks and open space designated throughout the Twin Creeks development. Most of lot 8 is within the 100 year flood zone. All the agencies have been notified, and staff will work with the applicants, if correspondence is received. Mr. Gerschler stated that he finds this application in order and it meets the findings of fact and conclusions of law. Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director, added that the City has been working with Rogue Valley Bin to acquire the property to extend Haskell through. The owners of Rogue Valley Bin has agreed to the appraised price, and a vacation will be initiated in the future. All improvement triggers all falling in suit. There were questions regarding Mae Richardson losing access from the existing driveway, with the re-configurations of Taylor and IIaskell Streets. Chris Clayton, Public Works Deputy Director, addressed these questions. He explained that Taylor and Haskell are both classified as collector streets and are therefore eligible for SDC funding. Taylor and Haskell improvements will begin by late summer, early fall, perhaps sooner. Highway 99 and West Pine improvements are scheduled to begin in April. Then Taylor and Haskell reconfiguration will follow right after, if not concurrently at some point. Herb Farber, Agent for Twin Creeks Development, LLC, said staff has done a great job outlining this application, and the overall summary of the development of Twin Creeks. He explained that when vacating, %2 of the street/alley will revert back to property owners on each side. The Right of way is dedicated back to the property owners. Accommodations will be made for school access. P/.'imnng (.'onvmssion Alinrilcs' d'/.~r~~h 2 20/11 P.~ezr Carolyn Johnson, property owner just south of the proposed re-aligned Taylor Road, wanted to speak on behalf of the developer. She is pleased with the improvements in the area. However, she wanted some reassurance that her driveway will be left the same, and will not prohibit her from developing her property in the future. Mr. Farber, Agent, responded that they will do a lot line adjustment to be sure there is adequate access to develop her property to the fullest potential. Commissioner Lunte made a motion to adopt Resolution 608, granting approval of a Tentative plan application for Pine Street Station, Phase I. Commissioner Fish seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: The motion passed unanimously. D. Public hearing to consider a Planned Unit Development for the construction of eight duplexes known as Hazel Creek PUD. The subject parcel is in the R- 3, Residential Multiple Family zone and is identified in the records of the Jackson County Assessor as map 37 2W 02BC, Tax Lot 602. The property is located between Hazel and Cherry Streets. Chairman Piland lives in the vicinity of this proposal and turned this portion of the meeting to Candy Fish, Vice Chairperson. David Alvord, Community Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Alvord stated after his presentation that this application meets all the requirements of a Planned Unit Development and is in compliance. There were discussions regarding fencing, and screening on the side that faces the freeway. Victor Kosmatka, applicant, explained that he plans on .just building a chain link fence along the north boundary line. It is similar to the fencing that is on Cherry Street. Mr. Kosmatka, said that most of the landscaping is on the burin to reduce the freeway noise. Public input concerns were: continuation of Hazel Street; amount of area for entering lodge hall; slope and drainage. Mr. Kosmatka stated that he doesn't want to cause the lodge parking difficulties. There will be a retaining wall, and storm water will be managed now with the Public Works recommendations, so there won't be a problem with flooding. Commissioner Lunte made a motion to adopt Resolution 609, granting approval of an application for a Planned Unit Development for Hazel Creek. Commissioner Foster seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: The motion passed unanimously. Planning Commission Minutes Mcrr•ch 2. 2004 Page 5 Vii. MT~f'FT.T,ANF,(1TiR Tom Humphrey, gave an overview of the upcoming Special Planning Commission meetings regarding Wal-Mart Super Center. They will be March 18"', where initial findings will be determined. March 30'h, will be the second special Planning Commission meeting, where new evidence may be submitted such as a traffic study. April 15`h, has been set as the City Council meeting, in the event of an appeal. ether miscellaneous items included: • Contracting with Rogue Valley Council of Governments to have Dick Converse come in a couple hours a week to offer additional support to the Planning Department. • Four Oaks was nominated for another award with ODDA. We should be notified in March. 2004 sometime of the results. • The City has acquired the property on Manzanita & 2"d Streets for parking. That is located 2 blocks behind the Old Brown's building. VTTT. ADJOLTT2NMF,NT Commissioner Lunte made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Moczygemba seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M.