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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - September 19, 1995 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes September 19, 1995 - Page One 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL - Those present were: Chuck Piland, Jan Dunlap, Herb Farber, Candy Fish, Karolyne Johnson and Valerie Rapp. Randy Graves called to say he had a conflict of time. Also present in the audience were Mayor Rusty McGrath and Council Member John LeGros. III. CORRESPONDENCE - NONE IV. MINUTES Commissioner Fish moved to approve the September 5, 1995 Planning Commission Minutes, (Corrected roll call to show that Dunlap and Fish were not present). Commissioner Rapp seconded the Motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Dunlap, abstain: Farber, yes; Fish, yes; Johnson, abstain, and Rapp yes, and the Minutes were approved. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES - NONE VI. BUSINESS A. Public Hearing - Review and determination on Tentative Plan Application for Unit No. 7 of Forest Glen Subdivision. Chairman Piland opened the Public Hearing George Rubaloff, Planning Administrator, highlighted the Notice of Public Hearing dated August 25, 1995, including the Nature of Hearings, Criteria for Decision, Public Comments, and Summary of Procedure. Herb Farber declared a conflict of interest as agent/surveyor for the project and left his position on the Commission and took a seat in the audience. There were no other conflicts of interest or ex-parte communication on the part of the Commission. Rubaloff incorporated the exhibits; Notice of Public Hearing dated August 25, 1995, Maps, Application and Public Works Staff Report dated September 13, 1995 into the record by reference. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes September 19, 1995 - Page Two Paul Worth, Public Works Technician, highlighted the Public Works Staff Report, dated September 13, 1995, including the findings, general conditions and specific conditions. He especially pointed out the Specific Conditions #8, (service laterals) #9, (Change of street name,from Columbine to Glengrove) #10, (looping of waterline) and #11 (DEQ requirement for 15' easement). Rubaloff stated that applicant and staff had met earlier in the day and covered the conditions prior to tonight's meeting. Herb Farber, 908 E. Jackson, Medford, Agent/Surveyor for the applicant came forward in support of the Tentative Plan Application for Forest Glen Unit No. 7. He stated that he understood and concurred with the conditions outlined in the Staff Report. There were no questions. No one else came forward in support of, or in opposition to the Tentative Plan. Chairperson Piland closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve Resolution #329 for Tentative Plan Application for Unit No. 7 of Forest Glen Subdivision as per staff reports. Commissioner Fish seconded the motion ROLL A VOT P Dunlap. v • Fish. yes: Johnson. yes. and Rapp, yes. and the Motion carried. B. PUBLIC HEARING - Review and Determination on Tentative Plan Application for Unit No. 8 of Forest Glen Subdivision (applicant: Gary Whittle). Chairman Piland opened the Public Hearing. George Rubaloff reviewed the Notice of Public Hearing dated August 25, 1995 including the Nature of Hearings, Criteria for Decision, Public Comments and Summary of Procedure. Herb Farber once again declared a conflict of interest as the agent/surveyor for the project, and stayed seated in the audience. There were no other conflicts of interest or exparte communication on the part of the Commission. George incorporated the Exhibits, Notice of Public Hearing dated August 25, 1995, Map, Application, and Public Works Staff Report dated September 13, 1995 into the record by reference. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Public Works Department September 19, 1995 - Page Three Paul Worth, Public Works Technician, highlighted the Public Works Staff Report dated September 13, 1995, including the information needed #4, for street names, , General Conditions and Specific Conditions concerning the 12" waterline being looped all the way through, extending the 16' easement south of Lots 248 and 255, continuation of Hampton and White Chapel and the Wetlands Permit required from D.E.Q. Herb Farber, 908 E. Jackson, Agent/Surveyor for applicant, came forward in support of the Tentative Plan for Forest Glen Subdivision #8. Farber stated he concurred with the staff report and that there would be no problem with temporary utility easements, since the land to the south was reserved for next year, and will not be built on during this phase of construction. Commissioner Dunlap asked if there was park land set aside in this area. George Rubaloff answered that a park somewhere in this general location was in the City's Comprehensive Plan, but no specifics are available at this time. If the South East Park does not happen, then the City's Comprehensive Plan will be amended. Gary Whittle, Applicant, 908 E. Jackson, Medford, came forward in support of the Tentative Plan and referred to the Public Works Staff Report's General Conditions, (7th item) concerning review of plans and specifications. Whittle stated that he is willing to pay the extra amount for overtime for the plans to be reviewed by the Public Works Department. He then asked if the City had hired Mike Thornton to review the plans for Forest Glen Unit #7 and Forest Glen Unit #8; Mike Thornton stated that the City had requested in writing that he perform these reviews. George Rubaloff asked Mr. Whittle what his target date for Final Plat was. Mr. Whittle stated that he wanted the Final Plat done no later than December. Mr. Whittle stated that they would be completing the water line loop in Forest Glen as mentioned in Item #12 in the Public Works Specific Conditions. Whittle also stated that he expected some reimbursement from the City for over sizing the water lines in previous phases of Forest Glen. No one else came forward in support of or in opposition to the Tentative Plan. Chairman Piland closed the Public Hearing. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes September 19, 1995 - Page Four Commissioner Rapp moved to approve Resolution #330 for the Tentative Plan Application for Unit No. 8 of Forest Glen Subdivision (Applicant Gary Whittle.) as per staff reports_ Commissioner Johnson seconded the Motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Dunlap. yes: Fish. yes. and Johnson: yes. and the Motion carried. C. PUBLIC HEARING - Review and determination on Tentative Plan for Unit No. 3 of Valley Point Subdivision and proposed Development Plan for future phases of Valley Point and Beall Estates Subdivision (Applicant: Noel Moore). Chairman Piland opened the Public Hearing. George Rubaloff highlighted the Notice of Public Hearing dated August 25, 1995, including the Nature of Hearings, Criteria for Decision, Public Comments and Summary of Procedure. Herb Farber, again, declared a conflict of interest as Agent/Surveyor for applicant and stayed seated in the audience. There were no other conflicts of interest or exparte communication on the part of the Commission. Rubaloff referred to the Development Plan on Page 52. This plan was included to help the Commissioners relate to the proposed Tentative Plan to a larger development in the City. The Commission does not have to approve Development Plans. Rubaloff incorporated the exhibits; Notice of Public Hearing dated August 25, 1995, Map, Application and Public Works Staff Report dated September 5, 1995 into the record by reference. Mike Thornton, Engineer, referred to the Public Works Report, dated September 5, 1995. Thornton revised the estimated traffic on Marilee to 1500 to 2000 vehicles per day. He also amended #6 in Exhibit "A", Specific Conditions to read ....Lots 59 and 52., Commissioner Johnson asked if there had been any concerns relating to Thornton's letter of September 5, 1995 on the Development Plan. Thornton stated that answers to the questions outlined in the letter are still being worked on. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes September 19, 1995 - Page Five Herb Farber of 908 E. Jackson came forward in support of the Tentative Plan for Unit No. 3 of Valley Point, and stated he concurred with the Staff Report. Herb Farber stated he had reviewed the Conditions and understood the requirements. But he stated that as to Condition #4, that the base and wiring for the street light are in and PP&L now needs to install the pole. No one else came forward in support of or in opposition to the Tentative Plan. Chairman Piland closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Fish moved to approve Resolution #331 for the Tentative Plan for Unit No 3 of Valley Point Commissioner Rapp seconded the Motion ROLL CALL VOTE• Dunlap. yes• Fish yes Johnson yes and Rapp yes and the Motion carried. Herb Farber returned to his seat on the Planning Commission. D. Review and Recommendation regarding a proposed text amendment for allowing Mobile Food Vendors as a permitted use in the C-3, C-4 and C-5 zones. George Rubaloff highlighted the Notice of Public Hearing dated September 21, 1995. He stated that City Attorney, Doug Engle prepared a form for Administerial Consent, assuring that the application would be reviewed by the City for such items as land owner permission, health permit, location, clear vision, etc. before a license could be issued. Rubaloff incorporated the exhibits; letter from Keith Snodgrass dated August 18, 1995, Resolution No. 736 Declaring Intent to Amend Title 17, City Council Minutes dated September 7, 1995, Notice of Public Hearing for the September 21 , 1995 City Council Meeting, (published September 1, 1995) and Draft Ordinance Amending Title 17 Allowing Mobile Food Vendor Uses as a Permitted use within the C-3, C-4 and C-5 Zones into the record by reference. Commissioner Johnson moved that they recommend the text amendment for allowing Mobile Food Vendors nq a permitted use in the Q-3 C-4 and C-5 zones Commissioner seconded the Motion ROLL CALL VOTE, Dunlap yes, Farber, yes; Fish. yes; Johnson yes and Rapp. yes and the Motion carried CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes September 19, 1995 - Page Six VII. MISCELLANEOUS - George Rubaloff distributed Letter and construction plans from Karen S. Smith, Special Projects Manager, Jackson County Roads and Parks Services, requiring written Planning Commission consent to build a wildlife observation platform adjacent to the new Greenway Path to be built by Crater High students. This platform would be a memorial to Larry Espy, and would be located on the bike trail south of Pine Street near 1-5. Rubaloff stated that CPMC 17.54.060 requires the Planning Commission's written consent. The plans meet height standards and set back distance from 1-5. Rubaloff stated that the Building Official's memo stated that no building plans or permits were required, but that as a courtesy the building department would inspect and assist with any necessary code issues. Karen Smith, Jackson County Roads and Parks, came forward to describe the project, and to answer any questions from the Commission. Karen stated that the platform would be visible from the Freeway and that portion of the bikeway would be patrolled by law enforcement and volunteers. Commissioner Fish moved to approve the Larr�j Espey wildlife observation 0 platform as outlined in Kara Smith's Letter dated September 18 15195 Dunlap seconded the motion ROLL CALL QJE Dunlap. yes Farber. yes. Fish. yes: Johnson yes and Rapp. ygs„ VIII. ADJOURNMENT - Commissioner Dunlap moved that the meeting adjourn, Commissioner Fish seconded the Motion, and all said Aye, and the meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.