HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 17, 1976 Planning Commission Minutes
February 17, 1976
7:30 P.M. 1
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, Hillyer,
McManama, Loveland, Mann and Waldron. Absent being McDowell and Zander.
Also present were Secretary Janice Corbett, Building Inspector R.J. Ritchey
and a few interested citizens.
The minutes of January 20, 1976 were presented foi' approval. Commissioner
Waldron stated that his vote on the W.L. Moore request for reimbursement
. contract on S. let sanitary sewer should be corrected to read "abstained".
Commissioner Mann said that nothing was mentioned in the motion of the 4-plex
about all codes being complied with and this should-be added. With no further
corrections or additions, the minutes were approved as corrected.
Chairman Banks asked if there was anyone present regarding the appeal of the
2nd and Cherry building.use. No one came forth. Chairman Banks said the
appeal will have to `go before`the'City Council.
Chairman Banks recognized Mr. Dave Strauss, architect for Phillip Patterson,
regarding a multi family housing project on 7th and Ash. Mr. Strauss said the
basic lot area for the first unit is 4,000 sq.:>`.ft. and the lot area for each
added unit is 1,200 sq. ft. The plans Mr. Strauss presented showed a total of
24 units; 12 units fronting Chestnut and 12 units fronting Ash. Commissioner
Emery made a recommendation that this matter be turned over to a study session.
Mr. Strauss said there are two parking spaces that do not meet code spec ifi-
cations and he will ask for a variance. Also, he will ask for a variance to
reduce the 15' setback to 101. He pointed out that when people are looking
for rentals they look for parking spaces next to the units. Mr. Strauss
said the parking spaces have been kept in conjunction with the units.
Pointing to the architectural design of the complex,-Mr. Strauss said that
Unit A is a two story, two bedroom unit; Unit B is a 1'h story . one or two
bedroom unit; Unit C is a one story, one bedroom unit. The outside design
is being kept as much to look like residential dwellings as possible and
there is a lot of greenery surrounding the building. Mr. Strauss asked the
Commission if there was a possibility that they would make some decision
tonight on what was discussed. Chairman Banks said the Commission could
make no decisions until the area has been rezoned.
Mr. Doyle Fox, builder for Conger-Morris Mortuary, was recognized by Chairman
Banks. Mr. Bob Neff, representing Conger-Morris, was also present. The
Planning Commission reviewed the plans. Building Inspector Ritchey said the'
building is a one hour fire wall construction. R.J. said he could not see
anything wrong with the plans except that smoke detectors are not noted on
the plans but are specified. Short discussion was held. Motion was made by
Waldron, seconded by Emery to approve the plane subject to Staff recommen-
dations, Fire Marshal's report and all building codes being complied with.
Roll call vote: Loveland, yes; Emery, yea; Hillyer, yes; Banks, yes; Mann, yes;
McManama, yes. With all in favor, motion carried.
Commissioner Waldron left at 8:30 P.M. ,
Chairman Banks recognized Mr. Ed Hill, General Contractor. Mr. Hill presented
plans for the two duplexes at 157 S. 7th Street. Planning Commission reviewed
the plans. Commissioner Emery said he did not think the driveway was adequate
for fire trucks and requested a report from the City Fire Chief regarding
length and width of driveway. Motion was made by McManama, seconded by Emery
to table 'this matter pending Staff report and Fire Chief's recommendations.
Roll call vote: Loveland, 'yes; Emery, yes; McManams,. yes; Hillyer, yes; Mann, yes;
Banks, yes. With all in favor, motion carried.
Miscellaneous Matters and Public Appearances
Planning Commission reviewed Arcade Drive In plans for a patio. Motion was made
by McManama, seconded by Loveland to approve the plans for the two outside walls.
With all in favor, motion carried.
Motion was made by McManama, seconded by Emery to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
iJa ice Corbett, Secretary