HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 18, 1972 Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
18 January 1972
Meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Byron Backes. Present
being Miss Mills, Mrs. Bradshaw, Messrs. Bassett, McManama, Dixon, Novasad
and Backes with Bob Hutton present as Advisor. Of these, three new members
to the Planning Commission being Mrs. Bradshaw, Messrs. Bassett and Dixon.
Oath of Office will be given by the City Recorder at a later date.
Nominations for Chairman of the Planning Commission were in order. Novasad
opened the nominations for Byron Backes, seconded by Bassett. Motion made
by Mills, seconded by Novasad to close the nominations. Motion carried.
Byron Backes was re-elected as Chairman of the Planning Commission by
unanimous vote.
Next on the Agenda was discussion of a Conditional. Use Permit submitted by
Pacific Power and Light Company for permission to construct a low profile
style substation. Mr. Meuse representing PP&L. Request was made for Crater
High School to have access-. across the back part of PP&L' s property. Con-
ditional Use Permit to be granted PP&L for a low profile substation was
made in a motion by Dixon, seconded by Bassett and passed.
Conditional Use application submitted by Larry Nelson for occupancy at ,
44 North Third Street to allow. a small engine repair shop was the next order
of business. This is in a C-3 (Commercial-Central) area of Fire Zone 1.
Mr. Nelson elaborated on his business stating he was currently operating
in his garage as a Home Occupation business. Discussion held stating that
in order for this type of business at the North Third Street building, it
would require a one-hour fire wall, and must be rewired. Motion made by
Bassett, seconded by Mrs. Bradshaw to allow a Conditional Use Permit for
small engine repair shop if the building is rewired and a one-hour fire wall
constructed; all in accordance with requirements of Fire Zone 1. Motion
carried.
Next for discussion before the Planning Commission was the request of annex-
ation of 60 acres of Elk Farms, Inc. This included type of zoning, road tie-
ins, sewer, water, and fire requirements. If a zoning hearing is not accom-
paning the annexation hearing, it comes in as an R-1-8 area. Bassett moved
that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council •of this
request for annexation of approximately 60 acres of Elk Farms, Inc. land.
Zoning to be as required by existing ordinances for R-1-8 zoning. Motion
seconded by McManama. Motion carried..
Discussion of application for "701" Planning Grant was the next order of
business. A "701" Grant covers all aspects of community problems; government,
social, economic, etc. All members of the Planning Commission was asked to
submit their ideas to the City Administrator before the January 25, 1972
Meeting in order to meet the February 5, 1972 deadline for filing the
application.
Planning Commission Meeting
18 January 1972
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Scheduled work and study session to be held jointly with the City Council
on January 25, 1972 at 7:30 PM was announced.
Planning Commission members are to consider a City policy for tree removal
from City' s right-of-way.
No further business to come before this Commission, motion was made by McManama,
seconded by Dixon for adjournment. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at
10: 15 P.M.
Chairman B. Backes