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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 9, 1975 Planning Commission Special Meeting December 9, 1975 7:30 P.M. The Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Don Banks. Roll call found the following members present: Emery, McManama, Loveland, Phillips, McDowell and Zander. Also present were City Administrator Ron Young, Secretary Janice Corbett, Bu-blding Inspector R.J. Ritchey and a few interested citizens. The minutes of November 11, 1975 were presented for approval. With no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved as presented. Chairman Banks opened the public hearing on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak for or against the Plan. Since no one came forth, Administrator Young gave the Staff•'Report. Before the meeting each Commissioner-received a Comprehensive Land Use Plan book: City Administrator Young said that in the-books are the forms from LCDC that the City must comply with in order to get application through them for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Administrator Yougg stated that we have gone through the legal proceedings, called for legal hearings, public hearings by legal notices and at this hearing we have had no one come -forth saying they are for or against the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update. The cities of Medford, Phoenix, Central Point and Eagle Point are the four cities that are applying for certification to the State for Comprehensive Land Use Plan as set out by LCDC guidelines. Administrator Young stated that at this time we have received three letters stating they are in favor of our Plan. A letter from the County stated they are not in favor because not included within the Plan is an "exclusive farm district". A letter from BCVSA stated they are not in favor of our Plan because they did not know what urbani- zation meant as stated in the LCDC guidelines. Administrator Young said we are to the point of submitting this to the City Council, then to the State for certification. He proposed that the Commission accepts this Plan as outlined in the newspaper'and television reports and that we proceed to adopt this Plan and send it to State for certification. Chairman Banks closed the public hearing and asked' if the Planning Commission had any comments. McManama - What happens if the State does not certify this PBan? Administrator Young- - The City at the local level has the authority to prescribe their own destiny and the County has the authority to coordinate what we give them into their overall plan. If there is a conflict, and obviously we have two, when we turn this in to LCDC for certification at State level they will look at the Plan and will say that we have met all guidelines that they have prepared and will accept the Plan and disallow the disagreements, or they will say there is a reason for sending this back and we will have to sit down and try. to work it out. If we cannot work it out then we would go to them again just as judge and jury to decide the issue. Chairman Banks said that a time extension would automatically be given whether we ask for it or not. Zander - Are we going to have to go to the County and other agencies in the future to change zones? Administrator Young - It has-been proposed. Motion was made by McManama, seconded by Emery to go-ahead dnd finish our Comprehensive Land Use Plan and forward to LCDC. Roll Bill vote: Emery, yes; McManama, yes; Loveland, yes; Phillips, yes; McDowell, yes; Banks, yes; Zander, yes. With all in favor, motion carried. Ordinance #1068 Review Since no one was present representing Southern Oregon Production ,Credit Assn. or Nledermeyer Warehouses and Administrator Young has not received any further correspondence from,either, Chairman Banks passed- them-and went on to Mitchell Apartements. Mitchell Apartments, N. 8th and Laurel, Tax Assessors Account No. 37-2W-3CB, Tax Lot 5402. Mr.Mitchell was recognized-and.came forth. Chairman. Banks read the following Staff recommendations: 1) 4.51 concrete sidewalk required against existing curb. 2) Cut out existing driveway on N. 8th and close up with new concrete curb. 3) Six (6) parking- spaces- off street required and blacktop-or concrete surfacing. ' 4) Blacktop alley entry into parking area must be provided.. 5) ProYide screen on property line for parking space according to See. 17.64.070 (I). Landscaping required-at Commission's discretion. 7) Drainage must be provided under sidewalk to the street. 8) Smoke detectors, Fire Marshal requirements must be adhered to. 9) Architectural review by Commission. 10) All City Ordinances and Codes must be complied with. Discussion was,held and the plans were reviewed by the Planning.Coammission. Motion was made by Emery,, seconded-by McDowell.to approve and accept the plans with the conditions that the State Fire Marshal's; report and the landscape concept be brought back for approval and the Staff recommendations.be complied with. Roll call vote: Emery, yes; McManama, yes; Loveland, yes; Yhlllipa, yes; McDowell, yes; Banks, yes; Zander, yes. With all in favor, motion carried. 1 Chairman Banks presented the Brite Spot Addition, County Tax Assessor's Account No. 37-2W-3DD, Lot 8800 6& 8900, 228 N. 3rd Street and asked if there was anyone present representing Lou's Brite Spot. Mr. Lou Cournoyer was recognized and came forth. Lou presented his plans and a short discussion was held. The question of adequate parking was brought up and Administrator Young said that it is up to the Planning Commission's discretion to use the Parking Ordinance as a guide. Lou said that most of his business are walk in customers-and very little parking space is required. There is some parking along the street right across from the cafe. Chairman Banks told Lou that when he has had plans drawn up by an architect, he will have to bring them before the Commission again for approval. Chairman Banks asked Commissioner Ben McManama to read the letter from John- Wayne Construction regarding County Tax Assessor's Account No. 37-2W-3DD. Mr. Wayne Christian, representing John-Wayne Construction, was recognized and came forth. Wayne told the Commission that his purpose in purchasing the 55 X 140 foot lot and metal warehouse located at Cherry Street and 2nd Street was for the storage of their construction equipment. Chairman Banks asked - what type of fence he would put up. Wayne said he would put up a fence that would hide the equipment. He mentioned putting up the same type of fence that is around the Public Works construction yard, chain link with slats. Several Commissioners mentioned that the area in questions is an R-3 zone and they want to keep it that way. Wayne mentioned that Mr. Wiley had used the building as a construction storage building. He said he would like to know just how the Planning Commisseon feels about the possibility of usEng the building to store heavy equipment. -If the Commission accepts us as a similar type of construction and allows us to go in, then we are hung for the earnest money. If the Commission feels we are not the same type of construction, then we would be relieved from our responsibilities. Motion was made by Zander, seconded by McDowell that the operations of the Johii-Wayne Construction (excavation) and Wiley Construction (building) are entirely different. Roll call vote: Emery, yes; McManams, yes; Loveland, yes; Phillips, yes; McDowell, yes; Banks, yes; Zander, yes. With all in favor, motion carried. With no further business to be brought before the Commission, motion was made by McManama, seconded by McDowell to adjourn to the next regular Planning Commission meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. J�ah, e Corbett, Secretary 1