HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - August 5, 2003Crty of Central Point
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VI. BUSINESS
A. Public hearing to review an application for a zoning map amendment that
would replace TOll-GC, General Commercial zoning with TOD-MMR,
Medium Mix Residential zoning. The tax lots are located on the Westerly side
of North First Street north of Maple Street on Map 37 2W 02DC, Tax Lots 900-
1501.
Matt Samitore, Community Planner, presented the Planning Department staff report. He
explained the history of the zone changes made in 2000 and that residents in this area would
like to make improvements and redevelop their homes and property. Residents who live in
the subject area were in attendance and would like to see their parcels zoned residential
instead of commercial. 'They asked if their taxes would go up because of a zone change and.
Ken Gerschler, Community Planner, said that taxes would not go up if they continued to use
there property for residential uses. Mr. Samitore explained the differences between the
residential zones in the TOD and other areas of town.
Commissioner Riggs made a motion to adopt Resolution 581, approving the Zone Map
Amendment that would replace TOD-GC, General Commercial zoning with TOD-
MMR, Medium Mix Residential zoning located on the Westerly side of North First
Street north of Maple Street on Map 37 2W DC, Tax Lots 900-1501, based on the
findings of fact and conclusions of law contained in the record. Commissioner Lunte
seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: The motion passed unanimously.
B. Public hearing to review an application for a comprehensive map revision and
a zoning map amendment that would change the land use designation from
Residential Low Density to Residential Medium Density. The proposal would
also change the Zoning of 68 tax lots from R-i-6 to R-2. The subject properties
are located on Orth and Marian Drives and are part of the Miller Estates
Subdivision on Map 37 2W 03 BA, Tax Lots 9000-12600, 13500-14900, and
15700-17100.
Matt Samitore, Community Planner, presented the Planning Department staff report. He
explained that Miller Estates was approved as a PUD because of the split zoning. We are
asking the Commission to change this zoning to R-2 which better reflects the current use and
the residential density of the manufactured home park.
Commissioner Lunte made a motion to adopt Resolution 582, approving the
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Amendment that would change the designation from
Residential Low Density, R-1-6, to Residential Medium Density, R-2, for 68 tax lots on
Orth and Marian Drives in the Miller Estates Subdivision on Map 37 2W 03 BA, Tax
Lots 9000-12600, 13500-14900, and 15700-17100 based on the findings of fact and
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homeowners association. Commissioner Lunte asked if there are still infill areas to develop.
Mr. Samitore stated that there are a few left but they are being developed quickly. This
allows us to show that we are using all of our current urban land before expanding beyond
our UGB.
Commissioner Lunte made a motion to adopt Resolution 584, approving the final
development plan for Kensington Court based on the findings of fact and conclusions
of -atv contained in the record and subject to the recommended conditions of approval
set forth in Resolution 565 and this staff report. Commissioner Foster seconded the
motion. ROLL CALL: 1'he motion passed unanimously.
1J. Public meeting to review a fence variance application for a storage area at
Jewett 1/lementary School. The applicants are requesting that three strands of
barbed wire be installed on top of a six foot tall chain link fence. The subject
parcels are located in an R-3, Residential Multi-Family Zoning District on
Jackson County Assessment Plat 37 2W 02CA, Tax Lot 100.
Commissioner Lunte declared that he works at Jewett Elementary School and has recently
had items stolen from his car.
Matt Samitore. Community Planner, presented the Planning Department staff report. Mr.
Samitore explained the variance process to those who were present. The School District
declared in their application that it is a hardship for them to continue to replace or fix items
that are stored at the facility because of break-ins and because the budget is very tight.l'his
is one of the reasons they would like to keep the barbed wire on the 6' chain link fence.
Commissioner Moczygemba stated that the barded wire intersects the playground fence at
two locations and that the two eight foot sections of barbed wire closet to the playground
fence should be removed.
Commissioner Moczygemba made a motion to adopt Resolution 585, approving the
fence variance based on the findings of fact contained in the record and subject to the
recommended conditions of approval Fvhich state that the two eight foot sections of
barbed wire closet to the playground fence be removed. Commissioner Lunte seconded
the motion. ROLL CALL: Rick Perry, yes; Candy Fish, yes; Connie Moczygemba, yes;
Paul Lunte, yes; Don Foster, yes; Wayne Riggs, no. The motion passed.
F. Public meeting to review a fence variance application for Westside Lumber.
The applicants are requesting an eight foot tall block wall be allowed to be
constructed at the rear of the property, on the recently vacated portion of South