HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - February 6, 1990 City of Central Point
Planning Commission Meeting
February 6 , 1990
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Chairman Ellard called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 p . m.
ROLL CALL
Present were Planning Commission Chairman Garth El lard and Planning
Commissioners , Dick Halley , David Gilmour and Chuck Piland. Absent
Karolyne Hugo , who had called in to report that she would be unable
to attend because of an illness in her family . Commissioner Bob
Matthews arrived at approximately 7 : 10 and was present for the
remainder of the meeting . Also present were City Administrative
Assistant , George Rubaloff , Fire Chief/Building Official Mark
Servatius , Public Works Director Larry Blanchard and Secretary
Cecelia Gordon .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Halley made a motion to approve the minutes 'of the
Planning Commission meetings January 2 , and January 16 , 1990 as
presented . Commissioner Gilmour seconded the motion . Roll call
vote : Gilmour , yes ; Halley , yes ; and Piland , yes ; and the Motion
carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
City Administrative Assistant, George Rubaloff, requested that the
letter from Ronald Grimes , Architect be presented at the end of the
meeting under Miscellaneous .
BUSINESS
Review and recommend City Council Approval of a minor land
partition request submitted by Johnnie L . Scott on property located
at 334 and 338 North 10th Street . (Resolution No. 182 .
There were no conflicts of interest expressed by the Planning
Commission , Chairman Ellard opened the Public Meeting .
City Administrative Assistant, George Rubaloff, summarized his
Staff Report submitted on February 2 , 1990 stating that the minor
land partition met all the zoning , and lot size requirements .
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Planning Commission Meeting
February 6 , 1990
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Chairman Ellard asked if there was anyone present that wanted to
come forward in favor or in opposition to this minor land petition .
There were none present.
Chairman Ellard closed the public meeting .
George Rubaloff responded to a question from the Commissioners
regarding the division of the property . He explained that if an
applicant had asked to divide it into four parcels , it would
require going through a subdivision process rather than a minor
land partition process .
Commissioner Pi land moved that the Commission adopt Resolution 182 ,
as presented . Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion . Roll call
vote : Gilmour, yes; Halley , yes ; Matthews , yes ; and Piland , yes ;
and the motion carried unanimously.
Review and determine name change for Cambridge Court Subdivision 1
located in the vicinity of Pittview Avenue east of Bursell Road .
There were no conflicts of interest expressed by the Commissioners
on this matter.
City Administrative Assistant, George Rubaloff gave a brief
background on the reason for the request for change of name and
that City staff had researched to make sure that there would be no
duplication or confusion with existing City street names.
Commissioner Halley moved that the Commission approve that
Cambridge Court Subdivision be renamed Sydney Estates and that the
proposed street be renamed Sydney Circle. Commissioner Gilmour
seconded the motion . Roll call vote: Gilmour, yes ; Halley , yes ;
Matthews , yes; Piland ,, yes; and the motion carried unanimously .
Designation of a non-conforming use classification at 150 North
Front Street (Resolution No. 183 ) .
No one came forward in favor of opposition to this resolution .
City Administrative Assistant, George Rubaloff reviewed the
resolution with the Commission and answered their questions. He
stated that this resolution was to classify the property at 150
North Front Street for the record, and that once this structure was
removed or the nonconforming use stops for a period of six months
or more, the property shall be used according to the zoning
regulations .
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February 6 , 1990
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Commissioner Piland made a motion that they adopt Resolution #183
classifying a Class B nonconforming use at 150 North Front Street
within the City of Central Point . Commissioner Matthews seconded
the Motion . Roll call vote : Gilmour , yes ; Halley , yes ; Matthews ,
yes ; Piland , yes ; and the motion carried unanimously .
Review and recommendation on approving a Conditional Use
Application submitted by Zeeb' s Investment Company and Northwest
Commercial Construction . Inc . for a State Police Facility
(Resolution No. 184 ) .
There were no conflicts of interest expressed by the Commissioners.
Commission Chairman Ellard opened the Public Meeting .
Dr . Gilmour was excused from the meeting because of a prior
commitment .
George Rubaloff reviewed his February 1 , 1990 staff report and
' requested that the February 6 , 1990 ' fax ' letter from Zeeb ' s
Investment Inc be entered into the record as part of the
attachments . Mr. Rubaloff also presented a more current version of
the Conditions of Approval ( Exhibit A ) which included two
additional planning conditions relating to Phase III of the
project.
Commissioner Halley moved that the Site Plan Review be approved as
presented . Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion . Roll call
vote: Halley , yes ; Matthews , yes ; Piland , yes ; and the Motion
carried unanimously .
Commission Chairman Ellard closed the Public Meeting and opened the
Public Hearing .
Major Lynn Hillman , Oregon State Police , 2700 N. Pacific Hiway ,
Medford , Oregon came forward . As a representative of the Oregon
State Police , he expressed his appreciation for the work the City
Staff was doing in implementing the process for this facility. He
also responded their concerns regarding the health , safety, noise,
patrol car lights , sirens , laboratory environment. He assured the
Commission that all precautions will be taken and were considered
in the planning of this facility.
Zeeb ' s Investment Company would be the owners, leasing to the
Oregon State Police, thereby contributing to the property tax
support system of the area.
No one came forward to express opposition to this resolution .
Commission Chairman Ellard closed the Public Hearing .
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February 6 , 1990
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Commissioner Piland moved that the Commission adopt Resolution
#184, approving a conditional use application submitted by Zeeb' s
Investment Company and Northwest Commercial Construction , Inc . for
a State Police Facility as presented . Commissioner Halley seconded
the Motion . Roll call vote : Halley , yes ; Matthews , yes ; Piland ,
yes , all the commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the
motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Ellard asked if there were any other items to discuss that
were not included in the Agenda.
City Administrative Assistant , George Rubaloff handed out copies
of a letter from the Ronald L . Grimes , Architect , which contained
a request to the Planning Commission to address a proposed
commercial development on Freeman Road.
The Commission requested that staff prepare findings that would
support the similar and compatible use of this type of aevelopment
in a C-4 zone . ( There was also discussion on whether to use the
term "Supermarket" or "Shopping Center" ) . The Commission also
requested that they have these findings in hand in time to
adequately review them in advance of the next regularly scheduled
Planning Commission Meeting .
George Rubaloff stated that the Developer had chosen to keep the
names of the tenants confidential at this time .
There were no further items under miscellaneous.
Commissioner Piland made a Motion to adjourn , Commissioner Piland
seconded , and the Motion was carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 15 p.m.