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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - October 7, 2003City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes October 7, 2003 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL: Chairman Chuck Piland, Candy Fish, Don Foster, Paul Lunte; Connie Moczygemba, and Rick Perry, Wayne Riggs were present. Also in attendance were Tom Humphrey, Planning Director; Nancy Hanson, Parks & Recreation Director, Ken Gerschler, Community Planner; and Lisa Morgan, Planning Secretary. III. CORRESPONDENCE There was correspondence received for the Spurill Subdivision and a Public Works staff report for the Furniture Row application. IV. MINUTES Commissioner Lunte made a motion to approve the minutes From the Sept 2, 2003 meeting, with hvo corrections. I) On Resolution 587, Commissioner Moczygemba made the first motion for approval, and Commissioner Lunte, seconded the motion. 2) Under Mel & Carol Coffin's explanation for their subdivision application, the applicants will be building a covered parking area to meet City zoning codes, for parcels I & 3. Commissioner Riggs made a motion to approve minutes with the corrections above. Commissioner Lunte seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Fish, yes; Foster, yes; Lunte, yes; Moczygemba, yes; and Perry, yes; Riggs, yes, Motion passed. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. VI. BUSINESS A. Public hearing to review Central Point Parks and Recreation Draft Master Plan. Nancy Hanson, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the Central Point Parks and Recreation Draft Master Plan. Mrs. Hanson explained the process of how the Master Plan evolved and the extensive efforts put forth by community members and staff members. P1menDig Connnissiwv A1uvr(es Ocroher 7, ?003 Page 1 In order to be competitive with other cities in applying for grants, it was necessary to have an updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director, stated that the draft will be updated with the Parks and Open Space zoning category once this new zoning designation has been approved. 'I~here was discussion about the preference indicated in having open space rather than designated spores playing fields, since these types of sports fields are available in other areas of the Rogue Valley as a regional service. There is not anything in the works for baseball fields, though the City is hopeful that temporary soccer fields could be put in Twin Creeks where there is land designated for a future school. Though the Planning Commission would like to look more into the possibilities of having some softball or baseball playing fields. There were discussions regarding existing playground equipment, and if the 72% deficit reflected available play equipment on school grounds. Since the City does not own this, it was not part of the statistics. Other discussions included items such as maintenance of the parks, if there are triggers in place that require periodic review of SDC fees, (currently there are not any triggers) forming partnerships with sports organizations such as Little League, which could potentially help raise funds for park development, and the recommendation within the Draft Master Plan of dedicating property along creeks for pathways and how it conflicts with the Draft fence ordinance that would allow fences to be constructed within five feet of the stream bank. The park land currently identified as Central Point Community Park is approximately 4 acres located across from Central Point Elementary. It will maintain this name until officially named. Commissioner Fish made a motion to recommend the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan, along with the following recommendations: look further into incorporating ball playing fields into the Master Plan, look into contracting out parks maintenance vs. hiring staff for maintenance including the intangible costs, look into establishing SDC triggers for re-evaluating SDC fees, and to update the maps once the Parks and Open Space zoning designation passes. Commissioner Moczygemba seconded the motion. ROLI, CALL: The motion pass unanimously. A. Public hearing to review an application for a Conditional Use Permit, for the purpose of developing a church located within the proposed Snowy Butte Station subdivision. The subject parcel is situated near the center of the former Central Point Mill Site in an area that is proposed for "Civic" zoning Ylannnig Caunrissio~x dtinures October 7, 2003 Page 4 Ken Gerschler; Conununity Planner, presented the Planning Department Staff report. Mr. Gerschler stated that there are a few problems with this application. The existing zoning requires lot sizes to be a minimum 8,000 square feet, there would have to be lot line adjustments to meet the minimum lot size. The private road would have to be built to Public Work standards, and that the private road would have to be named for emergency services to locate easier. The existing home would also have to have a new address assigned. Mr. Gerschler read the letter submitted to the Planning Conmrission from Mr. Winney expressing concerns for the proposed subdivision. Mr. Spruill, the applicant indicated that he designed his site plan with the understanding that the zoning would be going from R-1-8 to R-1-6. He is certainly open to ideas and very willing work out whatever he can to make this happen. When asked about the existing well, Mr. Spruill said that he uses it for irrigation and can share with the neighbors or can fill it in. Chairman Piland opened the public portion of the meeting. Brenda Jensen, resident on Forest Glen Drive, read the letter she had wrote to submit for the record. Ms. Jensen's main concerns were to restrict the height of the new homes to the same as the existing home, to provide adequate setbacks to allow for solar access to existing homes, and to preserve as many trees as possible for additional privacy. Further discussions determined that building two-story homes would not jeopardize existing solar access for Ms. Jensen's home. Mr. Spruill assured Ms. Jensen that he is willing to work with her to plant some trees to provide some privacy, and that the homes will be built back far enough so that it should not infringe on her privacy. Mr. Spruill also stated that he does not have any significant trees on his property, the only trees that would be removed are bushy shrubs. Commissioner Fish made a motion to adopt Resolution 59'7, approving Tentative Plan for Spruill Subdivision, subject to the private street being built to Public Works Standards and that the private street be named, lot lines be adjusted to meet the minimum lot size requirements for R-f-8 zoning, and to save as many significant trees as possible. Commissioner Perry seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: The motion passed unanimously. I). Public hearing to review a site plan application for the development of a 53,000 Ken Gerschler, Community Planner, presented the Plarming Department staff report. Planning Commission ddinttle.c October 7, 2003 Page 5 There were only a couple of comments for this item, which addressed concerns such as impact of the proposed changes on property values, and maintenance of the area which is occasionally littered with garbage. Mr. Chuck Root, of Rogue Valley Sewer Service, spoke earlier in the meeting and is in favor of the Civic zoning for their property which is located to the North of West Vitas Road. Commissioner Lunte made a motion to adopt Resolution 591, recommending the proposed zone changes for area 1, as indicated. Commissioner Mocygemba seconded the motion. ROLh CALL: The motion passed unanimously. E. Public hearing to review an application for Comprehensive Plan and zoning map amendments for the area known as Snowy Butte Station. The subject parcels are located near the intersection of Haskell Street and Highway 99. The proposed modifications would change five tax lots as part of a Master Plan for the vicinity. The tax lots are identified in the records of Jackson County as Maps 372W10AD Tax Lots 1200, 1300, 700, 800, and 9400. Tom Humphrey, Planning Director, presented the Planning Department Staff Report. He explained that east of Haskell will remain industrial, and the west side will be exclusive commercial. Craig Stone, of Stone & Associates, representing the applicants stated that this is a collection of various land uses. Most were in favor of this proposed development in that area, because it is a good use of land, and will help balance the City. There were questions about flooding for structures along Daisy Creek in the R-3 zoning area, additional access to Chicory Lane, access issues including an additional railroad crossing. Mr. Stone, spoke in response to the concerns mentioned as follows: A) Flooding -There will be technical studies completed regarding the impact of removing berms, and will speak with the McDowell's (property owners) regarding the location of the Parks and Open Space through the center of the R-3 zoning. B) There will not be access to Chicory Lane. Haskell Street will extend and the developers have designed their portion of the road in a manner that it will eventually go through to Bea11 Lane. C) Railroad crossings can not be forced by the developer and are often difficult to get and Plarzrting Conunissio~r Minutes OctoGer 7, 2003 Pngn G Mr. Stone stated that in his experience, you in most cases have to forfeit one crossing to gain another. Mr. Humplu~ey asked Mr. Stone, if they had auy objections in designating the proposed church site as Civic "Coning. Mr. Stone did not object to that. Commissioner Perry made a motion to adopt Resolution 592, recommending the proposed zone changes for Snowy Butte Station area, with the proposed Church site zoned as Civic. Conunissioner Mocygemba seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: The motion passed unanimously. VII. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Humphrey said that the City is currently taking landscaping bids for the area surrounding the Central Point Gateway sign. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Lunte made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Moczygemba seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 P.M.