HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 29, 1971 Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
July 29, 1971
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Byron Backes at 8:00 P.M.
Present: Commissioners R. George, L Burton, M. Hull, R. Novasad, and
Chairman B. Backes, Absent: Commissioners B. McManama and H. Tally.
By common consent of those members present, the Minutes of the regular
meeting held June 29, 1971 and mailed to each member was approved as
mailed.
This being the date, time and place for a public hearing .on the applica-
tion of Dale Bartley, 920 East Pine Street, Central Point, Oregon for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a custom meat cutting, wrapping and inci-
dental retail sales from that location which is in a C 74 (Commercial-Tourist)
Zone; the hearing was opened by Chairman Backes. Mr. Bartley was called
on by the chair to explain his application and describe the proposed opera-
tion. Comments from those in the audience was then called for by the chair.
Mr. "Swede" Wernmark, 140 North Sth, spoke to the effect that he was against
any encroachment into the present zone and was also against rezoning; and
alluded to the undesirability of a "jerry-built" building when converting
residence buildings to commercial use. Mrs. W. Vern Kight, 917 East Pine '
Street, then voiced her opposition because of the potential dangers. of
additional flies caused by the operation. Mrs. Ruth Johnson, 90 South 9th
Street ' : , ;:i., indicated her opposition because of the potential increase
in the number of flies and her belief that there was not sufficient room
on the lot for the proposed operation. Mr:.Don Turner, 86 Freeman Road,
indicated he had no objection to the issuance of a conditional use permit
and conveyed the same feeling for a Mrs. Clark living on Freeman Road who
was out of the City. Mr. Lewis Cox, 117 Rachel Drive, Mr. & Mrs. Max Burd,
1014 East Pine Street; M. H. Parson, 58 Bigham Drive, and Mrs. Don Turner
indicated that they had no objection to the issuance of a conditional use
permit for the operation as proposed. After invitation for additional com-
ments from the audience and none appeared, the hearing was declared closedd*
by the Chairman. After considerable discussion of the good and bad features
of the granting of the permit and thorough discussion of alternatives, a
motion was made by Commissioner Hull, seconded by Commissioner Burton, that
the application be denied as the granting would be "poor" zoning and would
encroach upon the residential development of the area which, for all practi-
cal purposes, was complete-- at the same time, the permitted uses for the
C-4 Commercial-Tourist) Zone was also not compatible with the present
development of the area. At this same time, it was pointed out that there
was an apparent need to redefine the permitted uses in the C-4 (Commercial-
Tourist)}Zone was also not compatible with the present development of the
area. At this same time, it was pointed out that there was an apparent
need to redefine the permitted uses in the C-4 (Commercial-Tourist) Zone
and/or consider the possibility of rezoning the entire C-4 Zone as it
presently exists. Roll call: Affirmative, Commission all.
The request of Al Marrs, Agent for Northwest Printed Circuits, for a variance
from the Building Code to .allow a 10-foot marquee 40 feet long instead of the
authorized maximum length of 25 feet was continued to the meeting of August
31, 1971; because of the absence of Mr. Marrs.
Consideration and discussion was then held on the referral to the Commission
by the Central Point City Council regarding the problems of an excessive number
of dogs and kennels within the City and the Police and legal problems inherent
thereto . On a motion by Commissioner Burton, second by Commissioner Hull and
an affirmative vote of all commissioners present, the Commission recommends to
the Central Point City Council: "That Ordinance No. 893 (10-3, Article 1,
Section 1.030 - "Definitions (12) ) be amended to define a kennel as any lot
or premises on which four or more dogs and/or cats at least six months of age
are kept, boarded, or trained whether in special buildings, runways or not.
10-3 Article III, Section 3.090 (3) should be amended to provide for a kennel
as a "Limitation on permitted Uses" as a conditional use (M-1 or Industrial
Limited District) .
10-3 Article III, Section 3. 100 (4) should be amended to provide for a kennel
as a "Limitations on permitted and conditional uses" as a conditional use
(M-2 or Industrial General District) .
Ordinance 443 (5-3.5) should be amended to define a kennel and indicate that
such is not permitted in the City except as a conditional use in an M-1 -
Industrial Limited District or M-2 - Industrial General District Zone. A
kennel in any other City Zone should be classified as a nuisance."
The matter of a period of time necessary to abate present circumstances which
would be in violation of these recommendations should be referred to the City
Attorney for his opinion. It is suggested that the City Attorney inform the
City Council of the steps necessary to accomplish these changes if same are
acceptance to the City Council.
City Administrator Hutton presented details of H.B. 1801 also known as "Oregon
Motorists Information Act of 1971" which had too recently been received to be
acquainted with the details. This in general relates with outdoor advertising
signs in the State of Oregon including the cities. This matter was continued
to the regular meeting to be held August 31 , 1971.
Discussion of a new meeting date was held due to the fact that the Central
Point City Council will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays starting with
the Month of August. It was decided not to change the date and time at this
meeting and conduct the August meeting with the City Council; if this be their
desire. Editor's note: City Council Meeting will be on August 24, 1971, the
regularly scheduled Planning Commission Meeting would be held on August 31,, 1971.)
Chairman Backes suggests the Commission meet with the City Council on August
24, 1971 and dispense with the regular meeting of the Commission on August 31,
1971.
R.W. Hutton
Acting Secretary