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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 20, 1976 Planning Commission Minutes April 20, 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: Emery, Loveland, McManama, Hillyer, Zander, McDowell, Waldron. Absent ebing Commissioner Mann. Commissioner Mann arrived after roll call. Also present were City Adm. Youftg, City Attorney Carter, Building Inspector R.J. Ritchey, Secretary Janice Corbett and there was more than a full house of interested citizens present. The minutes of March 16th were presented for approval. Commissioner Zander made a motion, seconded by Loveland toa approve the minutes as presented. With all in favor, motion carried. Chairman Banks opened the .public:hearing. on the rezone:of Assessor's Parcel Tax Account X37-2W-11BA, Lot 700, 7th and Ash, from R-1-6 to R-3. Chairman Banks asked if there were any proponents. - Mr. Dave Strauss, affiliated with Patterson, Langford & Stewart, and architect for Duane Hutchins, owner, was recognized. A new layout was presented .showing the following changes: 1) Number of units decreased from 30 to 16... 2) Parking spaces per unit decreased from 36 to 24. The square footage per unit (parking and drive) was decreased from 350 sq. ft. to 320 ft. 3) The green area has been increased around and through the complex. 4) There would be 12 one bedroom units and 4 two bedroom units. The Chair recognized Mr. Hutchins. Commissioner McDowell asked him what he expected the rent level to be. He said it would be less than $200 a month for either a one or two bedroom apartment. Commissioner Zander asked Mr. Hutchins if he classified the apartments as townhouses. Mr. Hutchins said they are classified as single story apartments. Chairman Banks asked if there were any opponents. The following people were recognized: 1) Mr. Lanny Bostwick, 15 Ashley Place - Mr. Bostwick said the property-owners within 300 feet of the proposed project do not want apartments. If apart- ments are built there will be people in and out all the time. 2) Mrs. Ann Bostwick, 15 Ashley Place - Mrs. Bostwick said that as a home-owner she does not want apartments. If they want to build homes that is fine, but no apartments. 3) Mr. Bill Larch, 825 Chestnut - He said that if Mr. Hutchins builds single family dwellings, he cannot see how they can get six houses on that small piece of property. 4) Mrs. Bill Larch, 825 Chestnut - She does not want apartments across from them. 5) Mr. Joe Chastain, 212 S. 7th - He said that area is single family dwellings and hopes the City will give them a fair deal. 6) Mrs. Carl Jones, 25 Ashley Place - Against the proposed apartments. 7) Mr. Harold Van Dyke, 196 Bigham - The-apartments would create a traffic problem. 8) Mr. Carl Jones, 25 Ashley Place - Definitely against any apartments. 9) Mr. Richard Tally, 725 Chestnut - He said there is already a great deal of traffic-along Chestnut without creating more conjestion. Since there were not further comments, Chairman Banks closed the public, hearing. Adm. Young read the Staff report. He stated that a petition with 69 signatures against the rezone had been turned in to him. Chairman Banks s;ked for a show of hands of those favoring the rezone - 2; those opposing the rezone - 24. City Attorney Carter stated that the Fasano findings must be complied with. (See attached findings). Commissioner Emery said- it should be the developer's duty to. present a list of the needs to the Planning Commission. Motion was made by Emery, seconded by McManama to deny the zone change. Roll call vote: Emery, yes; Loveland, yes; McManama, yes; Hillyer, yes; Zander, yes; McDowell, yes; Waldron, yes; Mann, yes; Banks, yes. With all in favor, motion carried. Commissioner McDowell said the comments made tonight recognizes a need for the public to provide input to their City officials when public hearings are.held. Chairman Banks opened the public hearing for a conditional use permit, Assessor's Parcel Tax Account #37-2W-2CC, Lot 8400, 7th, 8th & 9th Streets - Robert Smith. Mr. Smith was recognized by Chairman Banks. Mr. Smith said he is proposing to build 4-plexes. - He said there is room for five 4-plexes and they will be two bedroom townhouses. Chairman Banks asked if there were any opponents. Mrs. Peabody, 85 S. 9th, said she was not against the proposed project but wanted to know if there would be a place where the children would be able to play. Mr. Smith said a place had been provided for a playground. Adm. Young stated there is one point that he would like to clarify. Although the plot plan shows that this parcel of property has been subdivided, it has not. With no further comments, Chairman Banks closed the public hearing. Motion was made by McDowell, seconded by Zander to grant the conditional use permit with the conditions as set forth in the Staff report. Roll call vote: Emery, yes; Loveland, yes; McManama, yes; Hillyer, yes; Zander, yes; McDowell, yes; Waldron, yes; Mann, yes; Banks, yes. With all in favor, motion carried. Chairman Banks opened the public hearing regarding the annexation of the Rutter property. Chairman Banks asked if there were any proponents. Mr.. Tom Malot, 3119 Hanley Road, Developer, was recognized and came forth. He said there will be 54 units in the subdivision and this will include the Minute Market. Chairman Banks asked if there were any opponents. No one came forth. Chairman Banks closed the public hearing. (See attached Fasano findings.) Short discussion followed. Motion was made by McManama, seconded by Emery to recommend to the Council to annex the property in question. Roll call vote: Emery, yes; Loveland, yes; McManama, yes; Hillyer, yes; Zander, yes; McDowell, yes; Waldron, yes; Mann, yes; Banks, yes. With all in favor, motion carried. Chairman Banks opened the public hearing for the rezone of the Rutter property. (See attached Fasano findings). Chairman Banks asked if there were any opponents to the rezone. No--one. came. forth. Chairman.Banks closed the public hearing. Motion was made by McManama, seconded by Emery that 1.15 acres be zoned C-1 and the balance be zoned R-1-8. Roll call vote: Emery, yes; Loveland, yea; McManama, yes; Hillyer, yes; Zander, no; McDowell, yes; Waldron, yes; Mann, yes; Banks, yes; 'With majority in favors motion carried. Adm. Young presented the Central Park Gazebo •Bandstand plans. He said this is the City's bicentennial project for the 4th of July Family Festival. Adm. Young stated that the cost of- the project would be around $9,000. This is a grant through the Lend, Water & Conservation Grant Program, Adm. Young " said-he would like to get the authorization of the Planning Commission to go ahead and build the Bandstand. Short discussion was held. Motion was made by Waldron, seconded by Mann to approve the plans as presented. With all in favor, motion carried. Miscellaneous Matters and Public Appearances , Mr. Gary Yost was recognized by Chiarman Banks. Mr. Yost said he is planning to divide an R-3 parcel of property on N. 10th Street extension into three 4-plex lots. Short discussion was held'. Motion was made by McManama, seconded by Hillyer to- table this until May 4th for a, study 'session. With all •in favor, motion carried. After further- ' discussion, it was decided to turn this matter back' to Mr. Yost and Staff due to' the need for a minor partitioning. Commissioner- McManama withdrew his motion, foria study session. Mr. Chuck Locke, representing E & E Properties, was recognized by Chairman Banks. Mr. Locke was asking for a temporary occupancy permit for the State Welfare Building located on Oak Street: A short discussion was held on what still needed to be completed. Motion was made by Waldron, seconded by Zander •to.grant temporary occupancy with the conditions that all paving, paving repair and -roofing repair is completed by June 30, 1976. With all in favor, motion carried. Mrs. Barnett, 1847 Scenic Avenue, was recognized by Chairman Banks. Mrs. Barnett said 'she did not know any permit was required to have a trailer on your property until the Building,Inspector came out to. inspect. She was asked if the trailer was being occupied. Mrs. Barnett said some people stay in it off and on but".it is not being occupied continually. Commissioner Emery made a recommendation' that the land owners be contacted to see whether they agree or disagree with the situation. Motion was made by Zander, seconded by McManama to recommend to the Council to deny the permit. With all in favor, motion carried. Motion was made by McManama; seconded by Zander.to ajourn the meeting , With all in favor, meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M.