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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 15, 1975 �f Planning Commission Minutes July 15, 1975 - 7:35 P.M. The Planning Commission was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman Don Banks. Roll call found the following members present: Loveland, Emery, Griffin, Phillips, and Lees. Absent being Curry and McManama. Also present were City Administrator Ron Young, Secretary Janice Corbett, City Attorney, Bill Carter, members- of the Citizen Advisory Committee and a few interested citizens. The minutes of June 17,. 1975 were brought up for approval. . Since there: were no corrections or additions to be made, the minutes were approved as presented. At this time Attorney Carter explained some of the rules that the City must comply with regarding the Fasano law. (1) There cannot be any ex-party communication. You should act as though you are the judge. (2) Disqualify yourself in any 11conflict of interest". (3) Written findings must be entered. Have the proponent present written findings of the case. Attorney. Carter referred to the minutes of the last meeting and said the Fasano form the Planning Commission uses is not explicit enough and if the City wants to avoid any reprocussion, they should comply with the rules ,just mentioned. Attorney Carter said the Chairman of the Planning Commission should comply with the following rules when there is a public hearing: (1) Chairman should announce the nature of the hearing. (2) All persons recognized by the Chair should state their name and address. (3) Chairman should summarize the general procedural rules. (4) Opponents and proponents are entitled to ask questions. (5) Both sides are entitled to a -brief rebuttal. (6) The Commission should find out what has been done to comply with the ordinances, postings, etc. (7) The Commission should ask for the staff. report. (8) The recommendations of the Commission should be heard by the Council. (9) After the public hearing is closed, sufficient time should be given to deliberate. The Commission is entitled to make a decision, but if no decision is made the public hearing should be recessed to another time. At that time, the Planning Commission must come to a decision only on the facts already presented. Chairman Banks opened the public hearing for a rezone from M-1 (Light Industrial) to C-2 (Commercial) for the purpose of a mortuary, County Assessor's Parcel No. 37-2W 11C, Tax Lots 3400, 3500, 3800, 4100, 100 and 124, South Pacific Highway and Cupp Drive. Chairman Banks asked if there were any opponents or proponents kho wished to speak. Mr. Harry Elmore, realtor with Bacon-Coleman Real Estate, came forth and said he has not had any adverse comments regarding the proposed mortuary. With no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Emery, seconded by Griffin to change the zoning from M-1 to C-2 as it com- plies with the comprehensive land use plan in its updated form. Roll call vote: Emery, yes; Griffin, yes; Lees, yes; Loveland, yes; Phillips, yes; Banks, yes. -With all in favor, motion carried. Refer to the following Fasano findings. 1. Comprehensive Plan. The proposed change of zone from M-1 to C-$ with the comprehensive plan for the area in its updated form. Perhaps it is more appropriate to state that the proposed use of the property for a mortuary is not antagonistic to the comprehensive plan to the City of Central Point and is consistent with the pattern development. 2. Public Need #1. There is a public need to be served by the zone change. a. There are no mortuary facilities in the expanding Central Point area. , b. The existence of a mortuary facility in the area proposed to be rezoned will permit local and convenient access for funeral services, thus avoiding traffic problems in other areas of the City. c. There are no other parcels of land available of sufficient size with easy ingress and egress. d. Even if there is land elsewhere already available for mortuary purposes within the City, the public use can nevertheless be best served by rezoning the subject property because of its proximity to arterial streets, commercial development and residential develop- ment. 3. No Adverse Impact on Neighborhood. The proposed rezoning would not adversely affect the adjoining lands in their present use or zoning because the existing use to the North is presently for commercial purposes. A mortuary is compatible with the commercial area to the North and residential area to the East. The above Fasano findings were submitted by Mr. Harry Elmore. Mr. Larry Rider came forth regarding clarification of zoning for a produce market to be located at 131 North Front Street. Commissioner Emery asked' Mr. Rider what type of produce he would be handling and if it would be bought locally. Mr. Rider replied by saying he would just be handling vegetables and natural foods such as honey and he would buy as much as he could locally but would have to fill in by buying out of town or state. Discussion was held. The Planning Commission felt this produce market appears to be a retail outlet and would have to be rezoned from M-1 to C-1,2 or 3. It was decided that Mr. Rider would apply for a variance which would be on the August Planning Commission agenda. Mr. Dale Van Wey was recognized by the Commission. Mr. Van Wey stated he would like to demolish the triplex behind the market (132, 134 and 136 Oak Street) for the purpose of constructing a private parking lot and temporary unloading of delivery trucks. Short discussion was held. Motion was made by Emery, seconded by Lees to the City Council to consider the paving of the right-of-way and to approve Mr. Van Wey's application to demolish the building for the purpose of a parking lot. Roll call vote: Emery, yes; Griffin, yes; Lees, yes; Loveland, yes; Phillips, yes;Banks, yes. With all in favor, motion carried. Dan's Upholstery Shop, 141 South 7th Street review of application for home occupation was brought up for discussion. A public hearing date was set for the August 19th meeting. Mr. Phil Todd, coffee concessionaire, 325 North Front Street, was recognized by the Commission. Mr. Todd stated the size of the building is 20 % 24. He said there would be no delivery trucks. Discussion was held regarding whether this would be considered a retail or wholesale outlet. Motion was made by Emery, seconded by Phillips that the Planning Commission consider Mr. Todd's business as a retail outlet and approve this in a C-2 zone. Roll call vote: Emery, yes; Griffin, yes; Lees, yes; Loveland, yes; Phillips, yes; Banks, yes. With all in favor, motion carried. Mr. Bruce Abelo representing Dale Niedermeyer was recognized by the Commission and he spoke regarding the office and warehousing units on South Pacific Highway. Commissioner Emery asked Mr. Abelo what would be stored in the units. Mr. Abelo replied that furniture and insullation would probably be the type of material.rstored and that no combustible materials would be allowed. Discussion was held. Motion was made by Emery, seconded by Loveland to accept this in an M-1 zone to be warehousing only with an office to manage the warehousing. Roll call vote: Emery, yes; Griffin, yes; Lees, yes; Loveland, yes; Phillips, yes; Banks, yes. With all in favor, motion carried. A study session was set for July 22nd at 7:30 P.M. for a plan review under Ordinance #1068 for additional office space for rental. Mrs. Stockinger who resides at 489 West Pine Street was recognized by the Council. She stated that she wants to cut her property in half because it is too much for her•to take care of. It was recommended that she have the land surveyed and make application for a minor partition before the August 19th meeting. Since sufficient time was not allowed for proper advertisement of a conditional use permit for Weatherts mobile home park, a. public hearing date was set,for the August 19th meeting. Mr. Don McGrew was recognized by the Chair.- Mr. McGrew-stated he wants to construct a warehouse on the corner of Oak and He stated the warehouse was for the purpose of storing insu _ ion. Undet the current zoning of M-1, this would be allowed. Commissioner Emery made a recommendation that he would like to get.a report from the Fire.:Department and the Building Inspector's comments before any recommendation is.msde. A study session date was set for July 22nd at 7:30 P.M. With no further business to be brought before the Planning Commission, a-motion was made by Griffin, seconded by Lees, to adjourn. With all in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. City Advisory Committee meeting followed. e anic Corbett, Secretary