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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.
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