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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - August 15, 1995 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes August 15, 1995 - Page One 4. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:02 p.m. II. ROLL CALL - Those present were: Chuck Piland, Jan Dunlap, Herb Farber, Randy Graves, Karolyne Johnson and Valerie Rapp. III. CORRESPONDENCE - None IV. MINUTES Commissioner Rapp moved to approve the August 1, 1995 Planning Commission Minutes. Commissioner Farber seconded the Motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Dunlap, yes Farber, yes; Fish, yes; Graves, abstain; Johnson, yes, and Rapp yes, and the Minutes were approved. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES - NONE VI. BUSINESS A. Public Hearing: Review and Determination for Tentative Plan of Unit No. 6 of Jackson Creek Estates Subdivision, located on a southerly extension of Jackson Creek Drive. Chairman Piland opened the Public Hearing. George Rubaloff, Planning Administrator, reviewed the Notice of Public Hearing dated July 21, 1995, including the nature of hearings, criteria for decision, public comments and summary of procedure. Commissioner Johnson declared a possible conflict, and took a seat in the audience. There were no other conflicts of interest or ex-parte communication declared by any of the Commissioners. George Rubaloff reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report dated August 11 , 1995 including the description of application, background information CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 1995 - Page Two review highlights, and conclusion. He incorporated the Notice of Public Hearing dated July 21 , 1995, the Mailing List Notice (100 ft. radius by reference), Maps and Plans, Application, Public Works Staff Report dated August 11, 1995 and Background Materials (letter from Secretary of State, Sanitary Sewer Service Area Agreement, Wetland Notification Form, Jackson Creek Neighborhood Development Plan, Chronology of Process, Letter to Tom Malot Construction dated July 18, 1995) into the record by reference. Susan Wilson Broadus, Public Works Director, stated that Mike Thornton of Thornton Engineering had prepared the Staff Report, and that he was in the audience and available to answer any questions or concerns. Tom Malot, Applicant, 612 E. Pine Street, Central Point, Oregon, came forward in support of the application for tentative plan. Commissioner Graves had a concern about the radius for turn-around on cul- de-sacs. Mike Thornton stated the standards for the City of Central Point. Commissioner Farber asked whether the error was in the Standards stating 50' radius or 52' that is stated in the code. Susan Wilson Broadus stated that staff would research into this. There was some discussion concerning whether the wording in the Public Works Staff Report, Exhibit B, #8 should be "Build or Bond" instead of just the word "satisfy". Commissioner Dunlap asked if there were plans for a City park in the area. Tom Malot stated that in back of Jackson Creek Unit #3, there was 4 '/2 acres dedicated for a park. No one else came forward in support or in opposition to the application for Tentative Plan for Jackson Creek Estates #6. Chairman Piland closed the Public Hearing. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes August 15, 1995 - Page Three Commissioner Farber moved to approve Resolution #326 for the Tentative Plan. as per conditions in Staff Reports, for Unit #6 of Jackson Creek Estates Rnhdivision. located on a southerly extension of Jackson Creek Drive, Commissioner Rapp seconded the Motion ROLL CALL VOTE: Dunlap. yes: Farber. yes• Graves yes and Rapp. yes and the Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Johnson returned to her seat on the Commission. B. Public Hearing: Review and Determination for Site Plan of Addition to the Valley Family Practice Medical Facility located at 615 South 2nd Street, adjacent to the Serenity Lane Treatment Center. Chairman Piland opened the Public Hearing George Rubaloff reviewed the Notice of Public Hearing dated July 21, 1995, including the nature of hearings, criteria for decision, public comments, and summary of procedure. There were no conflicts of interest or ex-parte communication declared by the Commission. George reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report dated August 11, 1995 including the description of application, Land Use History, Zoning, Review Highlights, Conclusion, and incorporated the Notice of Public Hearing dated August 15, 1995, Mailing List for Notice, Maps, Application, Public Works Department Staff Report dated August 8, 1995 and Public Safety Department Review dated July 5, 1995 into the record by reference. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 1995 - Page Four Mark Servatius, Fire Chief/Building Official, reviewed the Public Safety Staff Report dated July 5, 1995, including his findings on minimum required fire flow adequate number of fire hydrants, installation and maintenance of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems and Fire Department Access. He stated that the existing north driveway access to the rear parking lot is 12'4" but could meet the general intent of fire code if the graveled area is kept free of vehicular parking at all times, and suggested that some type of low profile landscaping to discourage parking along that route. He also stated that the full length of that drive should be posted "Fire Lane - No Parking". Craig Hartle, Manager Rogue Valley Medical Center, Medford, Oregon agent for applicant Rogue Valley Medical Center, came forward in support of the site plan. Mr. Hartle said that he had reviewed the conditions in the Staff Reports and did not have a problem with curbs, gutters and sidewalks. He also stated that he agreed with the concept of landscaping along the gravel drive, but would have to consult his landscaper in respect to cost. At any rate, they would make sure that no parking is allowed along this gravel drive. No one else came forward in favor or in opposition to the site plan. Chairman Piland closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve Resolution #327 for the Site Plan for the Addition to the Valley Family Practice Medical Facility located at 615 S. 2nd Street, adiacent to the Serenity Lane Treatment Center, according to conditions in the Staff Reports, ROLL CALL VOTE: Dunlap yes: Farber, yes: Graves. yes: Johnson. yes and Rapp.Yes and the motion carried unanimously. VII. MISCELLANEOUS - George Rubaloff stated two Planning Commission Meetings were scheduled for September, on Tuesday, September 5, and Tuesday September 19, 1995. Vill. ADJOURNMENT - Commissioner Graves moved that the meeting adjourn, Commissioner Johnson seconded the Motion, and all said Aye, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.