HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 16, 1974 City of Central Point
Planning Commission
Minutes of July 16, 1974 Meeting
The meeting was called to order by Secretary Don Banks in the absence of
Vice-Chairman Doreen Bradshaw. As Acting Chairman, Secretary Banks asked
the City Administrator to call roll with the following results; Members
present- Loveland, Holbrook, Banks, Morrison and Emery. Members absent-
Bradshaw, McManama. It was noted that one position is vacant.
Agenda Item II
Approval of the last meeting of June 18, 1974 Minutes. Commissioner Holbrook
stated that he felt there were errorsin the Minutes as presented; beginning
with the first line, and there were several spelling ,mistakes that should be
corrected before the Minutes were accepted. The City Administrator indicated
that he would have the corrections made and present the Minutes of the June 18th
Meeting for the Commission's approval at the next regularly-scheduled Planning
Commission meeting.
Agenda Item III Old Business
A. Scenic Village Subdivision Final Plat
Chairman Banks explained the final plat process and asked if any
plans had been turned in for review to the City Staff. Further,
Chairman Banks asked if the 16-foot strip of land indicated by
the Scenic Village Subdivision Engineer as owned by Bureau of
Land Management had been abandoned or titled over to the property-
owners in the area. He also said that a title search would not
suffice as complying with the requirements set during the tentative
map stage of review• by the City Planning Commission. Commissioner
Holbrook asked if the Planning Commission had reviewed the Scenic
Village. Subdivision plan in the past. Chairman Banks said that the
tentative maps. had been approved with conditions, but that the
final map had not been presented for a study session to date.
Administrator Young explained the problem of coordination with
the developer on the Scenic Village Subdivision final plat in
regards to approval of improvement drawings that were to be sub-
mitted by the Subdivision Engineer to Administrator Young- that
ten days would be required prior to the next Commission meeting for
study by the Staff. Commissioner Morrison moved that a study
session be set at a date soon as possible after the final plat and
improvement drawings had been received by the Staff. Commissioner
Loveland seconded the motion, and by voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
Agenda Item IV. - Unscheduled Matters and Public Appearances
Chairman Banks said that since no public was present at the meeting, any
general conversation or clarification of the working schedule for the coming
months for the Planning Commission could be voiced. Commissioner Emery stated
that he felt that he should have comments or minutes, ordinances and standards
that might help him in his new position as a Planning Commissioner. Chairman
Banks asked that the Staff prepare such information for Commissioner Emery's
use. Chairman Banks said that there was one item of business that should
be carried out by the Commission at this meeting, and that was the elect-
ion of a Planning Commission Chairman. Commissioner Morrison noted that
there was a quorum present and nominated Commissioner Don Banks as perman-
ent Chairman. Commissioner Holbrook nominated Vice-Chairman Doreen Bradshaw
for the position of Chairman. Commissioner Emery moved that nominations
be closed. Commissioner Holbrook seconded the motion, was unanimously
carried, and a closed ballot vote was taken. • City Administrator Young
read the vote!. that indicated unanimous selection of Commissioner Banks
to the Chair of the City Planning Commission. Commissioner Morrison
stated that there is still one (1) vacant seat that should be filled on
the Planning Commission. Chairman Banks replied that the City Council
had not chosen to fill that position at the present time.'
Chairman Banks opened the nominations for Secretary of the City Planning
Commission. Commissioner Loveland nominated Commissioner Holbrook. Member
Holbrook nominated Commissionmember Emery. Commissioner Loveland moved
that the nominations for Secretary be closed. Commissioner Emery seconded
the motion; and was unanimously carried. In a closed ballot election,
Commissioner Holbrook was elected Secretary to the Planning Commission.
A general discussion of the responsibilities of the secretarial position
was engaged in by all Commissioners. Administrator Young was observed as
taking the Minutes of the Planning Commission for the past several months.
However, under proper procedure the Secretary was responsible for that !+
portion of the Planning Commission business as required by State Law.
A general discussion of Bear Creek Valley Sanitary. Authority and the Compre-
hensive Land Use Plan, Zoning Ordinances, and the future of the City of
Central Point was. engaged in by all Commissioners.
Commissionmember Morrison moved that the meeting be adjourned. Commissioner
Loveland seconded. The motion was carried unanimously.
The meeting was closed by Chairman Banks.
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