HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 16, 1976 Planning Commission Minutes
March 16, 1976
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: Mann, Loveland,
McManama, Emery, Waldron, McDowell and Hillyer. Absent being Zander. Also
present were City Administrator Ron Young, Secretary Janice Corbett and
there was a full house.
The minutes of February 17, 1976 were presented for approval. Commissioner
Mann stated that his vote on Conger Morris and Ed Hill, 157 S. 7th, was left
out of the minutes. . Commissioner Mann voted yes on both items. Minutes
stood as corrected. The minutes of the _Planning Commission Study Session of
March 3rd stood as presented.
Chairman Banks opened the public hearing on the rezone of Assessor's Parcel
Tax Account P37-2W-11BA, Lot 700, 7th and Ash Street, from R-1-6 to R-3.
Chairman Banks asked if there was anyone present against the rezone. Mr.
Joe Chastain, 212 S. 7th St., was recognized by the Commission. He said all
the people in that area own their homes and do not want an apartment complex.
Mrs. Ann Bostwick, 15'Ashley Place, was recognized. She said the area is
not equipped to hold that many people and there is not enough room for
children to play. Mr. Lloyd Dewey was recognized. He said he resides at
222 S. 7th St. and there is not room for that many apartments. He wants the
area to remain single-family dwellings. Mr. Lanny Bostwick, 15 Ashley
Place, was recognized. Mr. Bostwick spoke on the parking problem saying
there is not adequate parking. Also, with many cars going in and out, the
area would become..vspy_hazardous for children to play. Mr. Bostwick added
that he added on to his house complying with all the codes and he is not in
favor of someone coming into Central Point planning to q>ply for several
variances. Mr. Bostwick said that since he had to comply with all the City
of Central Point codes everyone else should do the same and there should be
no exceptions. Chairman Banks asked if there was anyone present who wished
to .speak in favor of the zone change. No one came forth. Chairman Banks
closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Waldron, seconded by Emery to deny the zone change. Roll
call vote: Mann, abstained; Loveland, abstained; Banks, yes; Emery, yes;
Waldron, yes; McDowell, yes; Hillyer, yes; McManama, yes. With majority in
favor, motion carried.
Mr. Ed Hill, Contractor, was recognized regarding the multi-family dwelling,
157 South 7th St. The Planning Commission reviewed the'plans and a discussion
followed. Commissioner Emery said his main concern is that there is not
enough room for a fire truck to turn around in the driveway safely.
Motion was made by McDowell, seconded by Hillyer to hold this matter over to
• study session to be held in the next two weeks at which time there will be
• report from the Building Inspector and Fire Chief. McDowell withdrew the
motion, seconded by Hillyer.
Motion was made by Mann, seconded by Waldron to approve. the, plans with the 1
stipulation that the Fire Chief has to approve the fire lane. Roll call vote:
Mann, yes; Loveland, no; Emery, abstain; Waldron, yes; McDowell, yes; Hillyer;
yes; Banks, yes; McManama, yes. With majority in favor, motion carried.
Review of Street Improvements -
Motion was made by Emery, seconded by McManama that Conger-Morris and Quality
Fence be allowed to wait on the paving of their sidewalk until such time as
the property-owners can do the paving. With all in favor, motion carried.
Miscellaneous Matters and Public Appearances
Chairman Banks recognized Mr. Tom Malot. Mr. Malot presented a. preliminery plan
of Valley Estates Subdivision #3, corner of Hopkins and Bursell Road. Discussion
followed. Motion was made by McManama, seconded by Emery to accept the basic
concept preliminary plat. With all in favor, motion carried.
Commissioner Emery said he would not be able to take part in the discussion of
the Ceramic Corner due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Robert Browning was
recognized and came forth. Discussion was held regarding what Mr. Browning had
already' completed on the building. Chairman Banks told Mr. Browning that when
he is. ready to start work on the front half he must submit structural drawings
to the Planning Commission. Mr. Browning said he would.
Motion was made by McDowell, seconded by Loveland to adjourn. With all in favor,
meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.-
m ice Corbett , - Secretary