HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - March 1, 1994 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
March 1, 1994 - Page One
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
at 7:04 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL: Present were: Chuck Piland, Duane Christensen, Herb Farber,
Lloyd Governor, Randy Graves and Karolyne Johnson. Also present were
George Rubaloff-Planning Administrator, Larry R. Blanchard-Public Works
Director, Mark Servatius, Fire Chief/Building Official, and Cecelia Gordon-Public
Works Secretary/Department Assistant. Candace Fish had called in saying that
she was too ill to attend.
111. CORRESPONDENCE - George Rubaloff handed out a letter from the City
Attorney, Douglas Engle, dated February 17, 1994 which explained the
attorney's latest interpretation of HB 3045 - ORS 94.504.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the
Minutes of the February 15, 1994 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner
Christensen seconded the Motion. Roll Call Vote: Christensen, yes; Farber, yes;
Governor, yes; Graves, yes; and Johnson, yes, and the Motion passed
unanimously.
V. BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing - Review and Determination of a Site Plan Application for Castle
Court Condominium Project located in the general vicinity of Hopkins Road and
Columbine Way in the Residential Multiple-Family District (R-3 Zone) (37 2W
11A TL 1700).
Chairman Piland opened the Public Hearing.
George Rubaloff fully outlined the Notice of Public Hearing, dated February 9,
1994, including the nature of hearings, criteria for decision, public comments
and summary of procedure.
Herb Farber declared a conflict of interest and excused himself from his seat on
the Commission and took a seat in the audience. There were no other conflicts
of interest or exparte communication.
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George Rubaloff referred to the Planning Department Staff Review of February
9, 1994, which included the review statement. George stated that all of the
requirements listed in the review had been resolved with the exception of the
site lighting item. He also referred to his Memorandum of February 22, 1994
which included the preface, land use history, review comments, conclusion and
entered the following exhibits into the record by reference: Notice of Public
Hearing, dated February 9, 1994, Owners of Record within a 100 foot radius,
Aerial Map, Tax Assessor Map, Tentative Plan for Suburban Subdivision,
Application for Site Plan, Planning Department Review dated February 9, 1994,
Public Works Department Report dated February 24, 1994, Memorandum from
Building Division dated February 25, 1994, and a letter from The Meadows
Homeowner's Association dated March 1 , 1994.
Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director, stated that he did not have any
additional comments, but would be glad to answer any questions from the
Commission.
Mark Servatius, Fire Chief/Building Official, stated that he would also be
available to answer any questions from the Commission.
Cal Martin, 104 E. 6th Street, Medford, Oregon, agent for Redha Corporation,
came forward in support of the Site Plan Application. Mr. Martin handed out
a revised site plan to each of the Commissioners, and assured the Meadows
Homeowner's Association that the Castle Court plans are based on recorded
legal description of property lines (surveyed). He also stated that Bear Creek
Valley Sewer Authority had TV'd the sanitary sewers and that BCVSA reported
that the existing sewer lines were in excellent condition (just like new).
Mr. Martin explained that the concept of their project was to provide high
quality condominiums, that could be purchased with an affordable down n
payment. He also stated that property owners in this project would be subject
to a Homeowner's Association similar to that of The Meadows Homeowner's N
Association, that would assure that the buildings, grounds, and all property
contained in the project would be maintained.
Mr. Martin stated that the type of lighting they would install would all be cast
downward, the lights on the garages the street lighting, and the mushroom
planting lights in the landscaping would all shine downward. He also reviewed
the disabled requirements for parking and building access. He stated that the
bathrooms, etc. in the interior of buildings would be built on demand from a
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Mr. Martin described the proposed condominium project with all the
landscaping, generous parking areas, and that the materials used in
construction would be the same as is used on upper grade homes.
Mr. Martin stated that the prices would range in the $75,000 to $82,000
range.
Commissioner Graves asked about the different numbered phases. Mr. Martin
explained the financing process demanding that different phases (stages) of
construction be totally completed before completing another stage.
Commissioner Johnson asked about the fence that now exists between The
Meadow's property and the proposed condominium project. Mr. Martin stated
that they would be happy to move the existing 6' chain ling fence to the legal
property line, refurbish it and put privacy strips in it.
Chief Servatius expressed a concern about no parking on the narrow streets.
Mr. Martin answered that there would be no parking allowed on Village Drive,
and no parking allowed on the north side of Hopkins. Chief Servatius also
asked about fire hydrants, and Mr. Martin stated that they will add 2 additional
fire hydrants to the existing ones, which will mean 2 fire hydrants to each
building. Mr. Martin stated that the unnamed private drive will be named
"Vivian Drive". Mark Servatius also wanted to know how the units would be
addressed. Mr. Martin stated that each residential unit would have its own
individual number, and that the number would be painted on the fencing around
the garbage squares in front of each unit. He also stated that mail boxes would
be in clusters for each building.
Mrs. Menenine, 611 Primrose (corner of Hopkins) came forward with several
concerns related to the condition of the existing site, (unruly kids, lack of
security, etc.) and expressed fears that the new multi-family project would be
a slum that would affect the value of the single family residences in the
neighborhood,
George Rubaloff stated for the record that the City Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Ordinances provided for multi-family dwellings are a permitted use.
Henry Lucas, 555 Freeman Road #144, Central Point, Oregon (The Meadows)
whose manufactured home backs up against this proposed project, came
forward with concerns about privacy and lighting. He stated that he was
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neither for or against the condominium project, but that he reserved his
judgement until the facts were in. Mr. Lucas stated that the proposed fence
rearrangement sounded agreeable to him.
Mr. Martin came forward once more to answer the concerns that were
expressed. He stated that these homes are not apartments, but condominiums
owned by the residents and maintained under a homeowner's association that
are governed by the State laws. He stated again that the project would be built
with quality and good taste.
Commissioner Graves wanted to know if the area would have any bus stops.
Larry Blanchard stated that as of now, they would plan to put one in Phase 4
and one just west of Jeff Place.
No one else came forward in support of, or in opposition to the Site Plan.
Chairman Piland closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve Resolution #280 for approval of a
Site Plan Application for Castle Court Condominium Project located in the
general vicinity of Hopkins Road and Columbine Way in the Residential Multiple-
Family District (R-3 Zone) (372W 11 A TL 1700) (Applicant Redha Corporation,
Agent: L. Calvin Martin), as per the Staff Reports, and placement of the private
chain link fence on the northerly property line. Commissioner seconded the
motion. Roll Call Vote: Christensen, yes; Governor, yes; Graves, yes; and
Johnson, yes. The Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Farber returned
to his seat on the Commission. D
B. Review and Recommendation regarding proposed amendmentto Section
17.46.020 of the Central Point Municipal Code regarding permitted uses
in the C-5 Zoning District, regarding Light Fabrication. including Sign
Shops.
C. Review and Recommendation regarding proposed amendment to Section
17.46.020 of the Central Point Municipal Code regarding permitted uses
in the C-5 Zoning District for Sporting Goods.
D. Review and Recommendation regarding proposed amendment to Section
17.46.020 of the Central Point Municipal Code regarding permitted uses
in the C-5 Zoning District for Furniture sales. (including used)
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George Rubaloff suggested that in the interest of time, the above 3 items for
amending Section 17.46.020 of the Central Point Municipal Code regarding
permitted uses in the C-5 Zone all be approved under one motion.
Commissioner Graves asked why the City was making these amendments?
George stated that we are continually doing housekeeping in the ordinances by
updating and making the permitted use definitions more general, as some of the
old definitions established back in history no longer apply. He also stated that
we are currently preparing a draft commercial zone ordinances zone for Council
and Commission review.
Commissioner Farber moved for approval of amendments to Section 17.46.020
of the Central Point Municipal Code regarding permitted uses in the C-5 Zoning
District, regarding B.C. and D. on the Agenda.( Light Fabrication, including Sign
Shops, for Sporting Goods, and for Furniture sales, including used furniture.)
1 Commissioner Johnson seconded the Motion, Roll Call Vote: Christensen, yes;
Farber, yes; Governor, yes; Graves, yes; and Johnson, yes; and the Motion
carried unanimously.
E. Review and Recommendation regarding Street and Alley Vacation:
1 . East-West alley between First, Second, Oak and Alder Streets.
2. Northerly 10 feet of Alder Street between South First and South
Second Streets.
Commissioner Governor declared a conflict of interest and removed himself
from the Commission and took a seat in the audience. There were no other
conflicts or ex-parte communication.
George Rubaloff reviewed his Preliminary Staff Report of February 24, 1994,
including the preface, requests, authority , background citing the recent
application by the First Baptist Church and the upcoming application for the
Terrace Corporation, and conclusion. He also referred to the attachments: a
Map illustrating proposed vacations, and individually signed petitions from C&K
Markets, Terrace Corporation and First Baptist Church.
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Rubaloff stated that a party can either relocate the utilities presently located in
the vacated right of way, or grant some kind of perpetual easement.
Larry Blanchard stated that the water meters would just be moved back into the
right of way, adjacent to the curb or where the sidewalk would end, by moving
the line back and reconnect the new with the old. He also gave some
background on how the City is vacating alleys, since the City may not be able
to continue maintenance of the alleys.
Commissioner Farber moved that they recommend approval of the Street and
Alley vacation of the east-west alley between First Second, Oak and Alders
Streets, and the northerly 10 feet of Alder Street between South First and
South Second Street, as per the Staff Report Requirements with provisions to
cover utilities and future utility use, and emergency vehicle services in a public
utility easement for that portion of land that is being vacated from public
ownership to private ownership. Commissioner Johnson seconded the Motion.
Roll Call Vote: Christensen, yes; Farber, yes; Graves, yes and Johnson, yes,
and the motion carried.
Commissioner Governor returned to his place on the Commission.
VII. MISCELLANEOUS - It was proposed that the Planning Commission members
would establish a sub-committee to work with the City Council. The two
tentative dates were March 30 or April 13, 1994. Chairman Piland will attend
the March 3, 1994 Council Meeting.
George Rubaloff stated that some of the issues to be decided in future Planning
Commission meetings would be 3 comprehensive plan amendments, Lathrop, D
Whittle and Blue Sky, some Tentative and Final Plans for Forest Glen, and a 00
small subdivision of Z lots called Dixie #1. n
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT A
Commissioner Graves moved for adjournment, Commissioner Governor
seconded the Motion. All voted aye and the meeting was adjourned at 9:10
p.m.
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