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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - April 5, 1994 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 5, 1994 - Page One I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - 7:07 p.m. 11. ROLL CALL: Present were: Chuck Piland, Duane Christensen, Candace Fish, Herb Farber, Lloyd Governor, Randy Graves and Karolyne Johnson. Also present were George Rubaloff-Planning Administrator, Larry R. Blanchard-Public Works Director, and Cecelia Gordon-Public Works Secretary/Department Assistant. III. CORRESPONDENCE - None IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Commissioner Fish moved to approve the Minutes of the March 15, 1994 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Johnson seconded the Motion. Roll Call Vote: Christensen, abstain; Farber, yes; Fish, yes; Governor, yes; Graves, abstain, and Johnson, yes, and the Motion passed unanimously. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCE - None VI. BUSINESS A. Public Hearino - Review and Recommendation for Tentative Plan for Unit No. 3 of Forest Glen Subdivision located generally north and south of an easterly extension of Pittview Avenue (Applicant: Gary Whittle for Crown West Development), Chairman Piland opened the Public Hearing. George Rubaloff fully reviewed the Notice of Public Hearing dated March 15, 1994, which included the nature of hearings, criteria for decision, public comments, and summary of procedure. Commissioner, Herb Farber, declared a conflict of interest and left his position on the Commission and sat in the audience. There were no further conflicts of interest or ex-parte communication. George Rubaloff reviewed his Memorandum of March 31 , 1994, including descriptions of the tentative plan, process, standards, land use history, description of application, zoning review and conclusion and entered the following exhibit into the record by reference: Notice of Public Hearing dated March 15,1994, Mailing list for notice 100 ft. radius (by reference) maps and plans, application, and Public Works Department Staff Report dated March 31 , 1994. 99f CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes April 5, 1994 - Page Two Larry Blanchard referred to the Public Works Staff Report dated March 31, 1994, Items 8 and 9 under Exhibit "A", concerning the developer securing the necessary right of way south of the development in order to connect the proposed alignment of Marilee Street with the existing Marilee Street and requiring the Developer to extend the 12" waterline through Phase IV, in order to provide adequate fire flow. There were some concerns about the impact of traffic on Bursell and Hopkins. Larry Blanchard stated that Phase III does not connect directly to the intersection of Bursell and Hopkins. Commissioner Graves was concerned about general impact of traffic when there is full build out of all phases of Forest Glen. Larry Blanchard discussed the traffic split, that traffic would be carried on Pittview, Coachman and Marilee. Herb Farber, surveyor and agent for Applicant, 908 E. Jackson, Medford Oregon came forward in support of the application for the Tentative Plan. Farber stated that there would be no problem with acquiring the additional right of way for aligning Marilee, and that there were negotiations under way with the existing property owners. Farber stated that as far as the requirement for the 12" waterline, that since the developer planned to build Phase III and Phase IV simultaneously and if not, that they see no problem with complying with tieing into the 12" waterline. D Mike Casey, 664 Pittview (north side) and his father Harold Casey came OD forward, not in opposition to the development but opposed to through traffic (� on the existing cul-de-sac that will become a through street. Also they were concerned about traffic control on Pittview and Bursell. N Larry Blanchard stated that the City adopted a Comprehensive Plan in 1982 and and is being updated right now. The Public Works Standard states that no dead end streets can serve greater than 12 lots or be more than 400' long. The Pittview cul-de-sac was originally designed for temporary use only. He stated that traffic control devices normally installed only after a warrant study determines that traffic control devices should be installed. Traffic devices on Bursell may be warranted because it has a higher traffic volume than other local streets in the area. 59� CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes April 5, 1994 - Page Three Frank Schwager], 3413 Bursell, (on west side in Jackson County) spoke from the audience with concerns about speed on Bursell. Larry Blanchard stated that the State is scheduled to do another traffic speed study for Bursell, and that taking increased traffic counts in another year would make more sense. Chairman Piland stated that in the future the fully developed street south of Bursell, with turn lanes would attract the most use, and eventually another street connecting into Beall which would also relieve traffic on Bursell. Herb Farber addressed the Casey's concern, that 150-200 vehicles per day were not enough on Pittview which does not cause adequate negative impact to require off-site improvements. No one else came forward in support of, or in opposition to the application for Tentative Plan for Forest Glen Unit #3. Chairman Piland closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Governor moved that they recommend Resolution #285, for approval of the Tentative Plan Application for Unit No. 3 of Forest Glen Subdivision, subject to the conditions in the Staff Reports. located west of 1-5 Freeway, generally north and south of an easterly extension of Pittview Avenue. Commissioner Fish seconded the Motion, Roll Call Vote: Christensen, yes; Fish, yes; Governor, yes; Graves, yes, and Johnson, yes, and the Motion carried unanimously. B. Public Hearing Review and Determination of a Tentative Plan Application for unit No 4 of Forest Glen Subdivision located on the east side of Bursell Road where the westerly extension of Forest Glen Drive would intersect with Bursell Road. Chairman Piland opened the Public Hearing. George Rubaloff fully reviewed the Notice of Public Hearing, dated March 15, 1994, which included the nature of hearings, criteria for decision, public comments and summary of procedure. Commissioner Herb Farber remained in the audience as he continued to have a conflict of interest in this matter. There were no other conflicts of interest or ex-parte communication. 009 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes April 5, 1994 - Page Four George Rubaloff reviewed his Memorandum of March 31, 1994, which included descriptions of the tentative plan, the process, standards, land use history, application, zoning review and conclusion, and entered the following exhibit into the record by reference: Notice of Public Hearing dated March 15, 1994, CPMC 16.24.050, Lot size and determination, mailing list for notice, 100 ft. radius (by reference), maps and plans, application and Public Works Staff Report dated March 31 , 1994. Larry Blanchard referred to Items 8 and 12 in Exhibit A of the Public Works Staff Report dated March 31, 1994, requiring the developer to widen the narrow portion of Bursell Road, and if Phase 4 is finished ahead of Phase 3, to make sure the storm water will drain out of the subdivision, to provide for storm drainage easements to connect to the existing system, then when Phase III is done, then connect up the storm drainage for this phase (Phase IV.) Chairman Piland asked if they would need to widen Bursell. Larry stated that they would need to widen to a collector street standard (40'), from the existing 23' width, so they would have to widen it 8' along the 2 lots on the west side. Commissioner Christensen asked if there would be a left turn pocket on Bursell Road. Larry Blanchard said that there would be a need for a right turn pocket for traffic north on Bursell and plan for a left turn lane if there is enough pavement to provide for it. Herb Farber, 908 E. Jackson, Medford, Oregon, representing Noel Moore, the applicant, came forward in support.of the application for Tentative Plan. Mr. Farber stated that Charles Olson was no longer a part of this property, that the developer had purchased all the property, and this will be shown on future D documents. He also stated that the developer would do a lot line adjustment on Lot #141 . Farber stated that the fact that lots 132, 133, 134 and 135 n exceeded the allowable 2 1/2 times the width got by him. One option is to give J back part of the land to reduce the lot lengths, and the other option for the N Planning Commission to approve the Tentative Plan that between now and Final Plat that the developer come back with an exception/variance to the length being 2 1/2 times the width. He stated that giving back property would cause future jogs in the property lines. Farber addressed #9 of Exhibit "A" in the Public Works Staff Report concerning attaching the sanitary sewer line. He stated that in the previous days meeting with City Staff that staff agreed that it would be acceptable for some of the lots 66f CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes April 5, 1994 - Page Five to attach part of their sanitary sewer to the north through Sidney Estates. He also stated that they fully expected to finish Phase III and Phase IV at the same time, but in the event that they did not, they would make sure that storm drainage will be forthcoming. Farber also stated that Lot 141 is now an interior lot and does not become a corner lot until the street is created. At that time, the developer will do a lot line adjustment adding 8' plus, to make it a 70' lot and therefore it will meet Central Point's requirements. George Rubaloff stated that before the Final Plat, one of the conditions could be that the lot line adjustment be made on lot #141 . Larry Blanchard stated that they could tie in some of the lots to the 8" line that is extended out of the Sidney Estates, so the Condition #9 can stay as it is. Commissioner Graves wanted to know the status of the two mobiles on the property. Farber stated that the one mobile on the partition is gone, and the existing driveway to the house on the small parcel is going to have its driveway moved around to come off of Forest Glen Drive. (not Bursell) The mobile that is on the subdivision has made an agreement that they remain there a minimum of one year, and at that time it will be removed. No one else came forward in support of, or in opposition to the application. Chairman Piland closed the Public Hearing. George Rubaloff said that in order to keep the requirement for Lot #141 from getting lost in the shuffle, that he would like to see it on some type of approval check list, so that the City could monitor to make sure it happens. Commissioner Graves moved that they approve Resolution # 286, for approval of the Tentative Plan Application for Unit No. 4 of Forest Glen Subdivision, located on the east side of Bursell Road where the westerly extension of Forest Glen Drive would intersect with Bursell Road, according to the Staff Reports and that the Lot Line adjustment be made on Lot #141 (minimum width), and a recorded lot variance be obtained for Lots 132, 133, 134 and 135 before Final Plat, Commissioner Johnson seconded the Motion: Roll Call Vote: Christensen, yes; Fish, yes; Governor, yes; Graves, yes and Johnson, yes, and the Motion carried unanimously. 86f CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes April 5, 1994 - Page Six C. Review and Determination to proposed minor zoning text amendment to revise language in (R-1) Single-Family Residential zone so as to make public storage or repair yards, or public warehouses a Conditional Use. Commissioner Farber returned to his position on the Commission. George Rubaloff compared the existing CPMC 17.20.030- Conditional Uses, to the new proposed 17.20.030 - Conditional Uses, with Item B. being proposed to read, "Public and public utility buildings, structures and uses. Larry Blanchard stated that when the Comp Plan was done, this was not included. This minor zoning test amendment would only apply to PUBLIC and PUBLIC utility buildings, structures and uses. (definition of public, Government entity only). Commissioner Fish moved to approve Ordinance amending Section 17.20.030 of the Central Point Municipal Code pertaining to conditional uses in the R-1 District to include public utility buildings and structure uses (Item B). Commissioner Christensen seconded the Motion. Roll Call Vote: Christensen, yes; Farber, yes; Fish, yes; Governor, yes; Graves, yes; and Johnson, yes, and the Motion passed unanimously. VII. MISCELLANEOUS - Herb Farber stated that the developer has requested the City Council to review Phase II on its own motion (Zone change - Council Meeting in May, 1994.) D George Rubaloff referred to future items for the Planning Commission: CUP for Q7 Shop expansion, Valley Point Subdivision, Countryside II (88 Units) and in May (7 - Terrace Assisted Living Facility....and also announced a combined �J Council/Commission meeting on April 28, 1994. N There was some general discussion about securing park land for the City. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Fish moved for adjournment, Commissioner Governor seconded the Motion. All voted aye by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.M. 46f