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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 19, 1974 City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting of March 19, 1974 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bowers at 7:35 P.m. in the City of Central Point Council Chambers. Roll call was ordered by Chairman Bowers and found the following members present: Banks, Holbrook, McManama, Curry, Zeiser, and Bradshaw. Absent were Morrison with one vacancy. Also present were Ron Young-City Administrator, Jo Funderburgh of the Medford Mail Tribune, Laura Rutter-Secretary, and other various interested citizens. Minutes of the regular meeting of February 19, 1974 were approved as read. I. Comments on the Progress of Mobile home Park recommendations Chairman Bowers stated that quite a lot had been done but the prototype model of the Springfield Ordinance had a long way to go to meet the City Central Point Regulations. He, also, said that the Ordinance was well written but not particularly applicable to our city. He recommended those charged by the council to make accommodations to continue the meetings every Tuesday night until it was completed. Chairman Bowers also stated that the moratorium was getting quite static and a new ordinance was needed. Commissioner Holbrook stated that the Springfield Ordinance is a good ordinance and progress is being made. II. Formal Reply to City Council in their request of change of Planning Commission Night Chairman Bowers stated that the ommission continue to meet Tuesday nights for the work session. Bradshaw moved that the Commission continue to meet Tuesday nights. The motion was seconded by Commissions Secretary Banks. With all in favor, the motion carried. III. Mr. Dale Van Wey's proposed addtional bottle storage room and Paulson and Gates additional: warehouse Chairman Bowers recognized Dale Van Wey. Mr. Van Wey said that he really didn't know how he got on the agenda, that Mr. Glenn Bessonette was representing the proposal. Mr. Bessonette described the proposed Paulson & Gates addition-and the bottle room for Van Wey's. He stated that it would be necessary for two land parking and it would not be closing up any area of entrance. Chairman Bowers asked if the plan would be closing up any parking area of entrance. Chair- man Bowers asked if the plan would be closing up any parking area and Commissioner Holbrook stated that there would be only a total loss of six spaces. Mr. Van Wey corrected the statement by saying that there would actually be only a loss of four spaces because of the increase of side parking. Chairman Bowers stated that there are 99 parking spaces in the parking lot and total area of the store (Van Weys), Paulson & Gates, and the old bank is 20,000 square feet. ( Not counting the bath- rooms). He also stated-that the proposal would get rid of the objectional part of the area. Commissioner Banks asked if this proposal would eliminate the crates that were along side of Van Weys and Mr. Bessonette stated that they would all be stacked inside. Commissioner Banks also adked if the mechanical lift platform would be moved at all and if it was at side-walk level. Mr. Bessonette answered saying no, the lift wouldn't be moved and yes, the lift would be at sidewalk level; it was conventional and used all over the country. Chairman Bowers pro- posed that the Commission needed additional work on this matter (refering to Ordinance 1068) and there were several other matters under this category. A date was set Monday March 25, 1974 at 7:30 p.m, for a final review. Page 1 IV. Pickell Builders proposed a Four-Plea Townhouse Apartment Complex for Lot 8, Block 3, Corner of North Ninth and Maple Streets There was nobody present to represent the Pickell Builders. Ron Young, City Administrator stated that the plans were sent through, the engineers and no further comments were made. Chairman Bowers ordered the proposed plan to be set for the March 25th Review. V. -- Jack Skaggs proposed Four-Unit Apartment Complex for Lot .6, ,Block 50 at Manazanita Street. John 1,Jate was present to represent Skaggs. . Chairman Bowers asked Mr. Wate if Mr. Marquis represented him for the plan and Mr. Wate answered saying, no, Mr. Marquis represented the 6it7 ;:eChairman Bowers also asked about the items on the 'plan check required by the City Engineer. Mr. Wate answered yes, that the builders had complied with all points. Chairman Bowers stated that the proposal would be taken before the March 25th Review. VI. Kitchen Masters Company Interior Remodeling, located at 4242 No. Pacific Hwy. Mr. John Wiley was present to 'represent Kitchen Masters. He proposed a spray contact glue booth that was highly flammable, but properly ventilated with a fan. Mr. Wiley also stated that the booth had been.OK'd by the Fire Marshal and it was OK by the code. City Administrator Young declared that the plan was on file. Mr. Wiley continued saying that it was a regulation type spray booth and complied with OSHA standards; contact adhesive vapors hang in the air but the fan changes the air seven times every minute. There is an access door but it is kept closed at all times. Chairman Bowers asked if the Engineer plan and staff report were registered. City Administrator Young answered saying yes, according to 1068. Chairman Bowers stated that the Engineer plan and standard .would be taken before the March 25th Review. VII. Request of Bobby Godsby, 515 Grand Ave. for Conditional Use Permit for a Sporting Goods Store at that location Chairman Bowers asked if Mr. Godsby had a floor plan. Mr. Godsby said that he understood from the City Hall that if there was no building taking place, that a floor plan was not required. Chairman Bowers corrected him saying no, that a floor plan was required and also a petition of the reaction of- the neighbors within 300 feet surrounding the area, so as;to be on public record. Mr. Godsby stated that he was using a room in his house for a shop limited only to fishing tackle. Commissioner Bradshaw asked about parking and the Chairman said that it wasnot registered on vocation. Chairman Bowers stated that if Mr. Godsby could hurry the petition and map in, it could be put before the March 25th Review, along with the others. VIII. Conditional Use of the�Old °Fta nko Service Station° as a Construction Office for J.D. Dutton, Inc. located at,.125 So. Pacific Highway Bruce Cevell, Office Engineer was. the representative. Mr.-.Cevell stated that the entire building even the pump system would be used,cas a .stoA yardafor equipment. Chairman Bowers asked if the. tanks were full and Mr. Vevell answered saying yes, and that the gas would be just for.the job not for, public consumption. The Chair- man stated that the ordinance on-mobile homes clearly states that this is not to be allowed. Mr. -Cevell said that the Company.had valuable equipment. Commissioner Banks asked if the use of the station would be of a permanent nature and Cevell said just to the length of the job. Chairman Bowers stated that Fire Zone #1 allowed no variance; abandoment of a station with tanks full is against the state law. Young stated that it was OK to use the station as a field office but not the tank system.