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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - March 6, 2012City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes March 6, 2011 I, MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Chuck Piland, Tim Schmeusser, Rick Samuelson, Jr., and Torn Van Voorhees were present. Mike Oliver and Justin Hurley were absent. Also in attendance were: Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director; Connie Clune, Community Planner; and Didi Thomas, Planning Secretary. III. CORRESPONDENCE -None IV. MINUTES Tim Schmeusser made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2011 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Rick Samuelson, Jr. seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Schmeusser, yes; Samuelson, yes; Piland, yes; Van Voorhees, abstained. Motion passed. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES -None. VI. BUSINESS A. Annual Review of Rogue Valley Recovery Homes (File No. 11011) Connie CIune, Community Planner, presented Commissioners with a review of matters pertaining to the Rogue Valley Recovery Home located at l 34 Laurel Street in Central Point. Ms. Clune advised that the parking plan and deferred improvement agreement had been received by the City following approval of the conditional use permit in January of 2011. A personal visit to the home by Ms. Clune showed the facility to be well kept. The residents are self-monitored, Ms. Clune added, and meetings are held on a regular basis. The focus of the owner of the facility is on rehabilitating veterans and although maximum capacity has not yet been reached, it does fluctuate and remains relatively stable at eight (8) residents. One of the neighbors stated that things are going well, and the City has not received any complaints associated with the property, B. Consideration of a 'T'ree Removal Application to remove an Oregon White Oak between 510 and 520 Valley Oak Boulevard, Applicant• Griffin Oaks Management Association • Planning Commission Minutes March 6, 2012 Page 2 Community Development Director Tom Humphrey presented a staff report concerning a request received from the homeowners association of Griffin Oaks subdivision for the removal of a white oak tree located within the public right-of-vvay in Griffin Oaks subdivision between 510 and 520 Valley Oak Boulevard. Mr. Humphrey pointed out that there is specific criteria in code to either grant, modify or deny this request based upon whether the tree is considered to be unsafe, dead or diseased, interfering with public utility improvements or public improvement projects. It is the opinion of the City's arborist that once the tree is full grown, it will be out of the way of the street light and therefore, staff recommends the tree not be removed but to move the street light instead. Herb Farber, president of the homeowners association for Griffin Oaks subdivision, came forward and advised that the association has been pruning trees, replacing dead trees and has been spraying for diseases. Mr. Farber went on to say that the homeowner's association no longer wishes to carry the financial obligation for maintaining the trees if they do not have any control over what happens to them. Discussion followed pertaining to the size of the trees once they become full grown and homeowners' complaints with regard to obstruction of street lights and visibility at night. It was determined that the City's arborist would meet with the Twin Creeks landscaper to discuss the matter and advise the landscaper about pruning. Ultimately the street light could be moved. VII. DISCUSSION New Federal Cl:a~r~es to Wireless Collocation Laws Tom Humphrey advised commissioners that the Federal government had passed legislation concerning collocation of wireless facilities on cell towers. The concern is that the federal government is telling local jurisdictions that they have to approve requests submitted for modification to existing wireless towers. However, the Planning Commission can continue to review proposed collocation installations to protect legitimate interests with regard to the health, safety and welfare of the public. Future applications received to modify an eligible facility will be reviewed with the City attorney and the Planning Commission for consideration and action. Staff was directed to review the municipal code to determine whether any changes should be made as a result of this new law and if so, to bring these changes to the Planning Commission for review and approval. Anticipated Comnrekensive Plan Amendments and Code_ Change_Qn 2012 Community Development Director Tom Humphrey distributed a staff report containing current and future projects that staff is working on. These revisions will be presented to Planning Commission Minutes March 6, 2012 Page 3 the Planning Commission during 2012 for review. Mr. Humphrey explained that while there hasn't been a lot of activity with current planning, comprehensive plan amendments and map changes are forthcoming. The state is currently reviewing a proposed zone change from Commercial-Neighborhood to Light Industrial on property located on Table Rock Road. The Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) is informally reviewing the Regional Plan and will be recommending changes to Jackson County in order to acknowledge the Plan at a later date. Each of the cities involved will be adopting a Regional Plan Element by the end of the year and once approved, urban reserves will be created. These can then be master planned and Urban Reserve Management Agreements will need to be adopted. Updates to the Population Element will be brought to the Planning Commission as well in the coming yew.. Mr. Humphrey further advised that Don Burt and Connie Clune were working on the potential development of an Eastside Transit Oriented Development District as property owners in that vicinity have expressed an interest in seeing more mig~] use. VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS -None IX. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Humphrey stated that City Council was looking at improvements to sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and bike lanes on Highway 99 North of Manzanita Street to calm traffic. An open house is scheduled prior to the Council meeting on March 8, 2012. The City Council had a retreat a few weeks ago during which they decided to authorize designs for both three and four lane configurations on Pine Street. Staff was directed to make contact with the Oregon Department of Transportation to amend the scope of work for both options and allow more meetings with the Oversight Coirunittee, X. ADJOURNMENT Tom Van Voorhees made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Tim Scluneusser seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the March 6, 2012 Planning Commission meeting were approved by the Planning Commission at its meeting on the 3r~- Q Pr's ~ , 2012 day of ~+ ~~e ~ Planning Commission Chair