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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 18, 1974 Central Point City Planning Commission Regular Meeting June 18, 1974 The Planning Commission met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. with Chairman Bowers presiding. Roll call found the following members present: Bowers, Bradshaw, Banks, Holbrook, McManama, Loveland, and Zieser. Absent Del Curry and one position vacant. . I. The meeting was called to order by Chairman with query to members present if the master plan of the zoning map had been looked at and was ready for signatures. II. Chairman Bowers asked if there were any deletion, correction to the Minutes of May 21 , 1974. Chairman Bowers stated that since there were no comments, minutes were approved as presented. III. New Business A. Chairman Bowers explained plan review of Crater Iron, Inc. , building addition and explained Mr. Morse, owner, ,was in an out-of-the-way steel erection job and could not be at the meeting. Chairman Bowers explained the construction purpose as an all-weather Butler-type building that will allow year-round operation; also, Crater Title Company letter stating that the property and buildings would be furnished.: Title insurance was read. Marquess & Marquess, Consulting Engrs. , in a letter to Commission, stated that Type 1, I1, III, V-1 would be required. One-hour requirements should be required. Chairman Bowers asked if the City Administrator had anything to comment on at this juncture. Admin. Young stated that Type I'materials are metal, steel in particular, but better buildings do not meet require- ments; nor do steel columns meet fire requirements without special coverings, i.e. , paint, blown-on materials. However, because the building is sprinkled throughout, interior fire walls can be eliminated by Building and Fire Codes. Mr. Holbrook asked if the sprinkler system is required by the State Fire Marshall. Admin. Young stated that sprinklers be required by State only if in letter of recommendations. Conditions stated by Mr. Banks -and Chairman Bowers: 1. Fire sprinkler system 2. Adequate parking must meet ordinance requirement. 3. State Fire Marshall's approval. To adhere to State Fire Marshall report, Chairman Bowers stated that no flammable materials will be used in the new building. Mr. McManama asked if new crane goes into the old building? Chairman Bowers said no. Mr. Holbrook moved that the Plan be approved as to 'conditions_ above and pertinent City and State Codes and Ordinances. Don Banks seconded. By voice call, unanimous vote in favor. B. Chairman Bowers recognized Mr. Gates in audience. Mr. .Martin Gates Paulson & Gates) indicated 136 East Pine Street was correct address. Chairman Bowers asked if any' comments on plans should be specified by owner. Mr. Gates indicated that no particular comments were necessary, B. (continued) but if Commissioners had any questions he will try to answer. Mr. Gates indicated in answering Mr. Holbrook's and Mr. McManama's question to an . explanation of the steel and general layout. " (Mr. Morrison, Planning Commissionmember, made an appearance at this point.) Member Zieser asked if the plan was strictly an engineering problem? Chairman Bowers said he felt the Engineer's stamp, Flatebo and Associates, was adequate. Chairman Bowers spoke about load problems presented by removing the hearing wall. Admin. Young said he would check it out, engineering-wise, but a cursory inspection indicated Mr. Flatebo's design was adequate. Member .Morrison stated that re-enforcing steel is more than adequate in his mind based on his helpi build the "old bank building", as part of the Telephone Company (years ago l., Mr. Zieser asked if the one page sheet was request for the building permit? Chairman Boers indicated the City had the original bldg. plans on file and the page is addendum to that! He asked Admin. Young his comments. Chairman Bowers said that he would entertain a Motion. Member Morrison moved the acceptance and passing of alteration plans to the existing building as presented. Member Banks seconded. Member McManama indicated motion to include all existing ordinances, codes and pertinent laws. Chairman Bowers asked for roll "call vote. All members voted "ayes" to approve the plan. C. Chairman Bowers noted that no representative from the school or the contractor was present on the item of School District 6 Addition.Plan Request6' , Member Zieser stated that he would like to know if Engineer's stamp was on plans or did he miss it? Chairman Bowers said there was no stamp signifying the designer. Member Banks stated that he felt an architect or registered engineer should design school plans. -Chairman Bowers said he would like to return the plan to -the proponent for Engineer's stamp, changes. Administrator Young said that the staff would recommend more design effort, engineer's stamp and Fire -Marshall' s stamp be required before approval. Mr. Morrison asked if we could return plans with certain stipulations as stated by Mr. Young..? Chairman Bowers replied. . . that the City Staff could with the Engineer, But not design it for them! Mr. Banks moved that the Plan as submitted be denied, and before re-sub- mittal to the Commission. Member McManama seconded. Chairman Bowers asked for those in favor of the motion to say yes. Unanimous voice vote in favor of denial. Mr. Loveland did not vote. Chairman Bowers read a "thank-you"from the Del Curry family for Commission's consideration in their family loss. Also, Chairman Bowers said he under- stood Commissioner Curry was resigning. Mr. Zieser moved the meeting be closed. Mrs. Bradshaw seconded. Motion was carried unanimously.