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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - August 2, 1994 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes August 2, 1994 - Page One I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: II. ROLL CALL Present were: Chuck Piland, Herb Farber, Candy Fish, Randy Graves and Karolyne Johnson. Lloyd Governor had called to say he was on vacation. Others attending were, George Rubaloff-Planning Administrator, Larry R. Blanchard-Public Works Director, and Cecelia Gordon-Public Works Secretary. III. CORRESPONDENCE - None IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Fish moved to postpone approval of the minutes of the July 19 ,1994 Planning Commission Minutes until next Planning Commission Meeting, August 16, 1994. Commissioner Fish stated that there should be more of Mr. Mann's testimony during the public hearing portion on Habitat for Humanity, particularly the part where he stated he did not have a problem with building a house on the lot, but he had a problem with building on a lot that was not big enough for a 3 bedroom home, and would be better for a 1 bedroom retired couple's home. Also Chairman Piland stated that the comment concerning the Willow Glen project was George Rubaloff's statement and that should be corrected for the record. Commissioner Farber seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Farber, yes; Fish, yes; Graves, yes; Johnson, abstain, and the motion carried. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCE - None VI. BUSINESS A. Public Hearing - Review and determination of Site Plan for aroposed construction of Dry Kilns and Cooling Shed at Central Point Lumber in the general vicinity.of Ash and Haskell Streets, Tax Lot 800 of Jackson County Assessor Mao 37 2W 10 AD (Aonlicant• Central Point Lumber - agent: Barry Diskin). CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes August 2, 1994 - Page Two Chairman Piland opened the Public Hearing. George Rubaloff, Planning Administrator, reviewed the Notice of Public Hearing, dated July 13, 1994 including the nature of hearings, criteria for decision, public comments and summary of procedure. There were no conflicts of interest or ex-parte communication on the part of any member of the Planning Commission. George Rubaloff outlined the Planning Department Review dated July 26, 1994, including the zoning requirements, and discussion of items of concern. George Rubaloff reviewed his Staff Report of July 28, 1994, and entered the following items into the record by reference: Notice of Public Hearing dated July 13, 1994, Mailing List for Notice within a 100 ft. radius., Map, Application, Planning Department Review dated July 28, 1994, Public Works Department Review Dated July 27, 1994, and Public Safety Department Review dated July 28, 1994. O Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director referred to Exhibit "A" of his Site Plan Review discussed the proposed vacation of Haskell Street and Snowy Butte, and showed the Comprehensive Plan map of the area. He stated that if the streets were vacated, the owner shall construct a cul-de-sac on Haskell, and that if not vacated, the owner shall widen Haskell Street from its present width of 36 feet to 40 feet on the west side of Haskell, the full length of Tax Lot 800, with all street improvements included. Larry Blanchard stated that if vacated, the City would retain easements for utilities in and over the vacated streets. Central Point Lumber would need to provide an access easement to Lots 1100, 1200, 1300, T37 R2W Section 10 AD until such time as access to these properties is provided elsewhere. He also referred to Exhibit "A", item #4, that the owner would need to pay for installation of signs "Trucks Entering Street Ahead", and Item #12, that the Owner would need to submit information on the 100 year flood plain, certifying that no part of the building is located on said flood plain. Barry Diskin, P.O. Box 5805, Portland OR 97228, and Adrian Stanley, Eagle Point, Oregon representing the applicant, came forward in support of the proposed application. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes August 2, 1994 - Page Three Mr. Stanley stated their rationale for the addition of the new kilns and cooling shed. Barry Diskin (WDT owner) gave the history of the Central Point Lumber operation, and the plans for future expansion to keep jobs here, and to meet the needs for additional drying capacity by building 2 new kilns. Mr. Diskin stated the following in answer to the Planning Department Review items listed in the July 26, 1994 report. 1 . That the owner had satisfied "the other agencies" required permits, except for D.E.Q. and were waiting for DEQ's instructions. - applicant has permits for storm water. 2. That the site and access into the site would be compacted gravel to control dust, and serve all weather conditions. 3. That a sight obscuring fence would be installed, with the added feature of security. (had previously planned to landscape around the site). 4. Owner submitted an updated aerial map showing the new setbacks meeting requirements. (shifted structure 24 feet t to the northeast in the event Snowy Butte does not vacate). 5. Owner made a correction to show 11' between buildings (not 8' as on plans). 6. Owner stated that they exceed the off-street parking requirements with existing parking facilities located within the mill complex - current mill provides parking for 96 spaces. Mr. Diskin also stated that the noise level would be less that in past, well within the noise ordinance requirements and DEQ standards, and that hours of operation would most likely not change. He stated that he did not see any changes in vehicle traffic. He also stated that they are currently revising designs work on the set-backs and would work on the vacation process separately. He stated that the fire hydrant flow was 3500 gallons per minutes with 2 extra fire hydrants. Mr. Diskin stated that he will wait for DEQ's findings before planning the off- site drainage improvements. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes August 2, 1994 - Page Four Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director stated that once TMDL limits are set, permits may be modified. Mr. Diskin asked if there were any wetlands. George Rubaloff stated that there were not, according to the National Wetlands Inventory Map. Mr. Diskin stated that they have a 2" water line servicing the site, (with a backflow device,) and will not need to cut the street to bring utilities to site. Mr. Diskin stated that they preferred the street vacation with a cul-de-sac. Larry Blanchard stated that until a decision is made on the street vacation, the required improvements could be guaranteed by the owner, if the owner were to sign a letter of irrevocable consent. There was some discussion about the width of Haskell and whether it was a collector street. Adrian Stanley stated that it would probably cost the owner $100,000 extra to move the power poles, water main, etc. if they widened the street. Larry Blanchard stated that to widen Haskell Street adjacent to Tax Lot 800 is estimated to cost about the same as installing the cul-de-sac. No estimate was done on moving power poles. Mr. Diskin stated that a condition to enter into an irrevocable consent would be reviewed by WDT's legal counsel for decision. Herb Farber asked about ingress and egress for Mr. McDowell and his trucks. Mr. Stanley stated that they would not have a problem with granting Mr. McDowell's ingress and egress and a place to park his trucks. Karolyne Johnson stated that in her opinion landscaping along with the site obscuring fence would be a nice touch. Mr. Bob Harvey, 261 Hiatt Lane, just northwest of the site stated that he was opposed to the proposed additional kilns because of the added truck traffic, that he did not want a kiln in his back yard. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes August 2, 1994 - Page Five Mr. Rubaloff stated that in this particular area of town M1, R3, and M2 zones converge. Mr. Calvert, 245 Hiatt Lane came forward and objected to the proposed addition, stating that it would cause extra noise and dust. Chairman Piland asked if the gravel had helped. Mr. Calvert stated that he felt it would be dusty again. Larry Blanchard said that the crushed rock could be adequate for dust control and environmental concerns regarding dust control is enforced through D.E.Q. George Rubaloff entered as Exhibit "H", a letter from Walter Meade, 248 Hiatt Lane in opposition to the addition of the new kilns. Mr. Stanley stated that they felt the proposed location for the new kilns was the best available. He also explained that the concrete walls were not close 8 to adjoining property, that the concrete slab (flat on the ground) was shown. on the plan that the concrete wall was some 160' from private property. Commissioner Fish stated that she researched the area, and historically, the mill hasn't decreased the property value in the area. No one else came forward in support of or in opposition to the proposed site plan. Commissioner Farber moved that they approve Resolution 299 approving the Site Plan for proposed construction of Dry Kilns and Cooling Shed at Central Point Lumber in the general vicinity of Ash and Haskell Streets. Tax Lot 800 of Jackson County . Assessor Map 37 2W 10AD (Applicant: Central Point Lumber Agent-Barry Diskin) as proposed and revised by the Owner and subject to the owner meeting the conditions in the staff reports, and the owner enter into a Irrevocable Letter of Consent (unless eliminated by vacation) that owner will not remonstrate against inclusion in a Local Improvement District for street improvements to Haskell Street. where Haskell street is adjacent to the property. Also owner shall install a site obscuring fence with pine tree landscaping along the perimeter of the orooerty on the north and west Commissioner Fish seconded the motion, Roll Call Vote: Farber. yes: Fish, yes: Graves, yes, and Johnson, yes and the Motion passed unanimously. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes August 2, 1994 - Page Six VII. MISCELLANEOUS - Joint Meeting - August 17, 1994 - Neighborhood Commercial Zone ordinance, and discussion regarding residential growth and annexations. VIII. ADJOURNMENT - Commissioner Farber moved to adjourn, Commissioner Graves seconded the motion, and all commissioners entered their voice vote by signifying "AYE" and the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. t