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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - November 1, 1994 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes November 1, 1994 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:01 pm II. ROLL CALL - Those present were: Chuck Piland, Jan Dunlap, Herb Farber, Candy Fish, Randy Graves, and Karolyne Johnson. Also present were George Rubaloff, Planning Administrator, Mark Servatius - Fire Chief/Building Official, Larry Blanchard, Public Works Technician, and Cecelia Gordon, Public Works Secretary. Lloyd Governor did not attend. III. CORRESPONDENCE - George Rubaloff handed out copies of the latest Central Point City Newsletter. (November/December issue.) IV. MINUTES ' Commissioner Fish moved that the minutes of October 18, 1994 be approved as written. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Dunlap, yes; Farber, yes; Fish, yes, Graves, abstain, and Johnson, yes, and the Minutes were approved. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES - None VI. BUSINESS A. Public Hearing - Review and Determination of Site Plan for proposed industrial building at Rogue Valley Bin Company located in the general vicinity of Taylor Road and Haskell Street (agent: Ron Reames for Rogue Valley Bin Co.). Chairperson Piland opened the Public Hearing. George Rubaloff referred to the Notice of Public Hearing dated October 12, 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. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes November 1, 1994 - Page Two George Rubaloff reviewed his Staff Report dated October 27, 1994, including the Preface, Description of Project, Land Use History, and Conclusion. He entered the following exhibits into the record by reference: Notice of iPublic Hearing dated October 12, 1994, Mailing List (100 foot radius by reference only), Maps, Application, Public Works Department Staff Report dated October 24, 1994, Public Safety Department Staff Report dated October 24, 1994, and Planning Department Staff Review dated October 27, 1994. Larry Blanchard referred to Exhibit "A" of the Public Works Staff Report dated October 27, 1994. In Item 1, Larry stated that the Commission could either require improvements to Taylor Road now, or require the applicant to enter into an Irrevocable Letter of Consent for security for future Taylor Road Improvements. Mark Servatius, Fire Chief/Building Official stated that he was acting in his capacity as Fire Chief tonight, and referred to the Public Safety Report dated October 24, 1994. Mark stated that if the new building had a sprinkler system installed, the code would allow for a possible 75% reduction in the requirement for a minimum 2,500 gpm fire flow. If the 2,500 gpm fire flow was required, then the applicant would need to install three fire hydrants. He also stated that the nearest existing fire hydrant was at Haskell and Taylor. The Commissioners discussed some of their concerns about possible increased traffic, increased business volume, dust, and the close proximity to Richardson Elementary School. George Rubaloff stated that staff had met with the applicant's agent on Monday in preparation for tonight's meeting. George Rubaloff referred to this Staff Review dated October 27, 1994, including the summary of review, discussion of zoning issues, discretionary issues and CPMC 17.64.100. Larry Blanchard referred back to Exhibit "A" item (3) and stated this sentence needs to be corrected in the Staff Report`for the record to insert a design for the words "the sizing requirements" in the first sentence. Ron Reames, 207 Tiffany Avenue, Central Point, agent for the applicant, came forward in support of the Site Plan. Mr. Reames stated that he had reviewed the requirements with staff, Monday October 31, 1994. He also stated that if the costs for improvements required by the City were too high, the applicant would not build. Planning Commission Minutes November 1 , 1994 - Page Three The Commission discussed the desirability of landscaping on the inside of the fence, facing west toward Richardson Elementary School for a visibility buffer. Some types of evergreen trees such as pine or incense cedar were suggested. Herb Farber asked Mr. Reames if he understood all the requirements. Mr. Reames stated that the applicant would most likely install a sprinkler system but he would have to discuss the Irrevocable Letter of Consent with the owners. No one else came forward in favor or in opposition to the proposed site plan. Chairperson Piland closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Farber moved that they approve the Application for Site Plan (Resolution 307) for the Rogue Valley Bin Company located near Taylor Road and Haskell Street dependent on a Letter of Consent for future street improvements and in accordance with all Staff Reports Public Works Staff Report with the Exhibit "A" corrections. Also that there will be a placement of evergreen buffering spaced in accordance with landscape auide along the frontage road on the west side (Richardson School side) between the two power poles Commissioner Fish seconded the Motion: Roll Call Vote: Dunlap, y Farber, yes• Fish ves• Graves yes and Johnson yes and the Motion carried unanimously. B Review and Determination relating to Final Plat Application for Progerty in the vicinity of Upton Road and Teresa Way (362W 34D TL 203) (Applicant • Robert & Carol Hart - Agent: Mark Boyden Surveyor)—. George Rubaloff referred to his Memorandum dated October 27 1994 includina the Criteria Backaround and entered the following attachments into the d by reference: Location Mao Final Plat Application Resolution No 273 Copy of Approved Tentative Plan Memorandum from Public Works Director dated October 27 1994 and Instrument No 94-09545 (recorded Irrevocable Consent document). He stated that all the conditions had been met and asked if the Commissioners had any questions or concerns. There were none. Planning Commission Minutes November 1, 1994 - Page Four Commissioner Johnson moved that they approved Resolution 308. Final Plat for Land Division for Property in the vicinity of Ugton Road and Teresa Way (36 ' 2W 34D TL 203) (Armlicant: Robert & Carol Hart - (Agent Mark Boyden Surveyors) Commissioner Fish seconded the Motion. Roll Call Vote: Dunlap.. yes: Farber. yes; Fish, yes: Graves, yes. and Johnson, yes. and the Motion carried unanimously. C. Review and Recommendation of Minor Zoning Text Amendment of CPMC 17.60.190 relating to residential homes and residential facilities. George Rubaloff reviewed his Memorandum of October 27, 1994 and entered the proposed Ordinance amending CPMC 17.60.190 into the record by reference: In the agreement between H.U.D. the City, and an AFC operator, it was decided that the City will not charge operators of Foster Homes the "Home Occupation License" fee. Commissioner Fish moved to agorove Resolution 309 amending the Minor Zoning Text of CPMC 17.60,190. Commissioner Johnson seconded the Motion Roll Call Vote: Dunlap yes: Farber, yes: Fish yes: Graves abstain: and Johnson. yes. and the Motion carried unanimously. VII. MISCELLANEOUS - Mark Servatius gave a report on building activity for 1994 as compared to the years 1984 to now. This year is expected to be 830,000,000 value of new building in Central Point. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Fish moved that the meeting adjourn, Commissioner Dunlap_ seconded the motion. All voted aye by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. - o