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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - April 6, 2004City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes Apti16, 2004 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL: Chairman Chuck Piland, Christopher Brown, Candy Fish, Don Foster, Connie Moczygemba, and Wayne Riggs were present. Paul Lunte was absent. Also in attendance were "I'om Humphrey, Community Development Director; David Alvord, Community Planner; Ken Gerschler, Community Planner; Chris Clayton, Deputy Public Works Director; and Lisa Morgan, Planning Secretary. III. COKRESPONDENCE There was correspondence distributed at the meeting received up to the close of the business day regarding Business Item `A'. There were also elevations distributed regarding Item `B' and a letter of concern from an adjoining property owner. IV. MINUTES Commissioner Brown made a motion to approve the minutes from March 30, 2003, with corrections, relating to the recommended conditions of approval for the Pear Blossom Center (Wal-Mart Super Center), and Commissioner Moezygemba wanted the record to reflect that she had not abstained from all motions made. Commissioner Fish seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Fish, yes; Foster, yes; Moczygemba, yes; and Riggs, yes, Motion passed. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. VI. BUSINESS A. Final review of Planning Commission's decision of Mareh 30, 2004 tentatively approving a Site Plan application under Planning Commission Resolution 610 for the proposed Retail Pear Blossom Plaza (Wal-Mart Super Center). The subject parcel is identified in the records of the Jackson County Assessor as Map 37 2W 02D, TaxLot 100 in the C-4, Tourist and Office Professional zoning district and is located at the northwest corner of East Pine Street and Hamrick Road. Planning Conrmissiwr 9limaes ilpril 6, 2004 /'age 2 The corrections made to the Planning Departrnent's recommended conditions of approval from March 30, 2004, occurred during the approval of the minutes. "I'he commissioners were then asked to make a motion reaffirming the two motions made on March 30, 2004. Those motions were 1 To determine that the Wal-Mart super center is a community shopping center and therefore a `permitted use' in the C-4 zoning district and 2 to determine that the uses being proposed with the Wal-Mart site plan, not specifically listed in the C-4 zoning district meet findings of `similarity' and compatibility' as outlined in CPMC 17.60.140. The Commission also determined that the Wal-Mart application does not exhibit potentially adverse or hazardous characteristics not normally found in uses of similar type and size and therefore they determined that it is a permitted use and not a conditional use. Commissioner Fish made a motion to reaffirm the two motions as listed above on March 30, 2004. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: The motion passed unanimously. Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director, asked the commissioners to reaffirm their decision to pass Resolution No. 610, approving the site plan from the meeting on March 30, 2004. The corrected Planning Department conditional were already discussed through the approval of the March 30, 2004 minutes, and are listed as follows: 1. Approved as presented with no amendments or corrections. 2. Approved as presented with no amendments or corrections. 3. Approved as presented with no amendments or corrections. 4. Approved as presented with no amendments or corrections. 5. It was determined that this condition was not to be removed in it's entirety, by the Planning Commission. The only segment of this condition that was removed concerned the re-vegetation of the Bear Creek flood plain that was destroyed by fire. The landscape plan shall specify mature trees with 1 ''/z" - 2" minimum caliper trunks. Lelandi cypress trees shall be planted along the Hamrick Road frontage. Magnolia trees shall be planted along East Pine Street. 6. Approved as presented with an amendment that the applicant shall submit light design standard plans using decorative lighting similar to that used in the Transit Oriented Development. 7. 7'he commission had some language modifications as follows: the applicant shall be responsible to implement and/or bond for their fair share of transportation improvements that are being recommended or may be recommended in the future in the East Pine Street P[n~ining Conn>rrssroie iLfi~eutes ~pri! 6, 2004 /'nge 3 Corridor Plan, including, but not limited to: 1). Participating in the construction of a new traffic signal at Beebe and Hamrick Roads.. 8. Approved as presented with no amendments or corrections. 9. Removed by commissioners. This condition related to limiting parking on site to the minimum number of spaces required by CPMC 17.64.020, in order to create storm detention. 10. Removed by commissioners. Applicant already submitted revised elevations presented at the March 30, 2004 meeting, and the re-orientation of the building was not judged to be necessary. 11. Approved with recommended striking of "unless special accommodations are made to designate and manage that parking so as not to create unsafe or unsightly conditions". The applicant has already stated for the record that they will not allow any overnight R.V. parking. The applicant is solely responsible for the enforcement of this condition. 12. Approved as originally recommended in the March 30, 2004 Conditions of Approval. The portion of the condition, stating that the applicant shall submit plans to the City for approval prior to construction of the wall and before building permits are issued for new buildings should not have been removed. The following was added: the block wall should resemble the wall built in Pheasant Creek Estates. The materials and design will be the same as the materials used at Pheasant Creek Estates, using colors that will be complimentary to the colors used in the Wal-Mart Super Center building. 13. Has been and remains removed by the commissioners. 14. Approved as presented with no amendments or corrections. Commissioner Brown made a motion reaffirming Resolution No. 610, conditionally approving a site plan for the development of a Wal-Mart super center, with the recommended, corrected, and/or modified conditions of approval. Commissioner Foster seconded the motion. ROIL CALL: The motion passed unanimously. There were questions about the JRH analysis, and if it is completed or not. Mr. Humphrey, stated that we have received the preliminary analysis that was distributed at the last meeting. Once this has been incorporated into the Transportation System Plan, the SDC fees collected can be used, and eminent domain can be exercised for recommended improvements. There were questions regarding t~}e time frame involved, should this application go to LUBA. Mr. Iumphrey, stated thal It Coulcktake up to 3 months for LUBA to review and Planning Commission ~Llinutes ,tn, a ~. znna Page ~ make a decision. Pacl,and will not be able to start any development until a decision is reached by LUBA. Mr. Humphrey, asked for a resolution approving the minor land partition required for this application. Commissioner Fish made a motion adopting Resolution No. 611, granting approval for a Minor Land partition for the subject parcel identified in the records of the Jackson County Assessor as Map 37 2W 02D, Tax Lot 100. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Piland called a 5 minute break. Meeting was called back to order at 8:32 P.M. B. Public hearing to review an application for a Planned Unit Development that could allow the construction of 4 duplexes, and 4 multiplexes in the R-3, Residential Multiple Family zone. The subject parcels are identified in the records of the Jackson County Assessor as Map 37 2W 11BD, Tax Lots 11400 & 11600 and are located east of Freeman Road and north of Hopkins Road. Ken Gerschler, Community Planner, presented the planning staff report. Mr. Gerschler, stated that there is a small house with a garage that has already been moved. He explained that the little portion of land located south of the subject property, was sold to the City for a water vault. Mr. Gerschler explained the background of road widening and sidewalk improvements for this area. Frontage improvement along Freeman Road were postponed due to an elderly resident in the area. He also gave a brief history of development in the surrounding areas, which is also zoned R-3, but was not developed to it's highest density. Mr. Gerschler said that an application to develop apartments could have been submitted, and if it met the requirements could have been approved. Ryan Csaftis intends to build smaller multi- family dwellings, with this application, which should sell easier. Mr. Gerschler went over the criteria for a Planned Unit Development, and stated that the application meets the criteria. Concerns discussed with surrounding neighbors, were the height of the development. After Mr. Gerschler spoke with the applicant, they do intend to build two-story buildings. The Fire Marshal said that the road within the development had to be at least 20' wide, with a 25' radius. The applicants modified their plans to meet this requirement, and opted to build only duplexes, rather than multiplexes. There were concerns about the appearance and staff advocated a "boxy" look. Mr. Gerschler referred to revised architectural illustrations submitted by the applicant. Staff found these to be nice looking and complimentary to the existing neighborhood. Plarnring Commission Minutes 9pril 6: 2D04 Page J Lots 8, 9, and 10 adjoining Freeman and Hopkins Road should re-orient the units to face the intersection with off-street parking in the rear. There was no illustration provided showing the garages. Public Works is requesting safe ingress/egress lanes for this development. Chris Clayton, Deputy Public Works Director, stated that Public Works has completed the preliminary improvement design from IIopkins Road, north along Freeman Road. Freeman Road has an arterial classification with a 60' right of way. The design has been modified to match the existing sidewalk. The applicant can either construct these improvements with their development or pay the City and the improvements can be made by the City at the same time the City does their improvements. The plans submitted by the applicant measured the right of way 40' from center line, and only 30' from the center line is required. Staff recommends shifting lots 8, 9, and 10 a few feet towards Freeman Road, and placing a tot lot in an area that would not disturb residents from the Meadows. This development must be built to FEMA standards. It was also recommended that the applicants be sensitive to neighbors by placing windows on the 2"~ story, so as not to compromise their privacy. Staff recommends an internal pedestrian sidewa]k Cael Neathamer, agent for the applicant addressed the previous items discussed. Mr. Neathamer wanted clarification on the tot lot, regarding the size and fencing. The applicant's are fine with re-orienting the units on lots 8, 9, and 10. Mr. Neathamer doesn't think it is necessary to adjust the 10' setbacks, but rather adjust it by moving the property lines 5' into the common area. There are mature trees on lots 2, 3, 4 and 5 which will help maintain privacy for the residents of the Meadows. On lots 1, 6 and 7, the applicants agreed to limiting the windows on the 2nd story. Mr. Neathamer's clients agreed to a fence and hedge along the northern property boundary. The applicants wanted to have as little impervious surface as possible within the development, which is why they didn't incorporate an internal sidewalk for this development. Chris Clayton, Deputy Public Works Director, added that Public Works does not have any standards for an internal sidewalk, however it would have to be ADA accessible. Commissioner Riggs made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 612, conditionally approving a preliminary development plan and Tentative Plan for Ryan Csaftis. Commissioner Foster seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: The motion passed unanimously. Pluru:ing Convrais,rion Ivtinutes dpril G, 200a Page 6 Commissioner Fish made a motion to continue the meeting past 10:00 P.M. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: The motion passed unanimously. C. Public hearing to review a Site Plan application for the purpose of developing a t<vo story office building. The subject parcels are in the M-2, Industrial General district and are identified in the records of the Jackson County Assessor as Map 37 2W 1C, Tax Lot 3600. The property is located south of East Pine Street, west of Hamrick Road and east of Interstate 5. David Alvord, Community Planner, presented the planning staff report and read through the Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law. Gary Caperna, representing LTM, stated that they are not opposed to any of the conditions. Mr. Caperna added that most of the older existing structures will be destroyed. The newer existing structures will be re-oriented, bringing the new two story office building up towards the front of the property. The buildings will serve as LTM's corporate headquarters. Chairman Piland closed the public portion of the meeting. Commission Foster made a motion to adopt Resolution 613 granting approval to develop a two story office building located south of East Pine Street, west of Hamrick Road and east of Interstate 5. Commissioner Fish seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: The motion passed unanimously. D. Public meeting to review a Final Development Plan known as Dawn Hope Estates. The subject property is located in an R-1-6, Residential Single Family Zoning District on Jackson County Assessment Plat as 37 2W 03Ad, Tax Lot 9300, and is located east of N. 10"' Street, south of Crest Drive and north of Terra Linda Drive. Ken Gerschler, Community Planner presented the staff report. Mr. Gerschler, recommends final approval, with the City to work with the applicant regarding the landscape plan. There were questions about the number of stories and hydrants. Michael Lisk, applicant addressed the commission. Mr. Lisk explained that he was probably going to build two stories at 1013 and 1025 (located in the front of the development), and in the back at least one two story, maybe even all two stories. Mr. Lisk stated that he was aware that he had to come up with a more detailed landscape plan, and that he certainly wants the development to look as nice as possible. Plc+nning Cnnvnission Adinulex ipril G. 2004 Puce Chairman Piland closed the public portion of the meeting. Commission Fish made a motion to adopt Resolution 614 granting final plat approval for Dawn Hope Estates, A Planned Unit Development. Applicant must work with staff on final landscape plan. Commissioner Foster seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: The motion passed unanimously. VII. MISCELLANEOUS There were discussions regarding items coming before the Planning Commission at the meeting in May. VIII. AD.TOURNMF,NT Commissioner Fish made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 10:32 P.M.