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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - March 6, 1990 City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting March 6 , 1990 Page 1 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Chairman Ellard called the meeting to order at 7 : 10 p.m. ROLL CALL Present were Planning Commission Chairman Garth Ellard and Planning Commissioners Dave Gilmour , Dick Halley , and Chuck Piland . Absent were Karolyne Hugo and Bob Matthews . Commission Chairman Ellard reported that Bob Matthews had called to say he could not attend . 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 Piland made a motion to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting held February 6 , 1990 as presented , Commissioner Gilmour seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Gilmour , Yes , Halley , yes; Hugo, yes; Piland , yes . All the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion , and the motion carried unanimously . CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES City Administrative Assistant, George Rubaloff referred to Item A, the announcement from the Central Point Chamber of Commerce , inviting Commissioner members to the Town Hall Meeting/Greeter' s Mixer to be held March 28 , 1990 . George Rubaloff also noted that Item B, concerning the minor urban growth adjustment (School District #6 ) , formerly scheduled for this evening Commission meeting was cancelled because of procedural requirements , and would be placed on the agenda of a future Commission Meeting , and the Commissioners would be notified . City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting March 5 , 1990 Page 2 BUSINESS Public Meeting - Resolution #185 . Preliminary plat for Maple Grove Estates Subdivision (37 2W 11D Tax Lot 2401 ) - Applicant Maple Grove Partners c/o Ed Dautzenberp ) Administrative Assistant, George Rubaloff referred to his February 21 , 1990 Staff Report which addressed the location and outlined the type of subdivision the applicant would be developing . Public Works Director, Larry R. Blanchard then reviewed his staff report of February 23 , 1990 . He felt that the language needed to be clarified concerning the overall storm drain master plan for Mingus Creek and Elk Creek and thereby read into the record the following amendments to the Conditions : IV. Water System A. Existing Conditions An 8" water main exists on Beall Lane. VI . Storm Drainage 7 . The developer shall be required to construct or participate in the construction of an 8" sewer mainline constructed to the northeast corner of this property from the mainline existing in Pittview Avenue approved for construction by the City , approximately 1600 ' north of this property prior to issuing a construction permit for this subdivision . 8 . The developer shall analyze all downstream structures on Elk Creek through the meadows to determine if these structures are capable of providing capacity for the storm water runoff from this development. Developer shall provide a storm drainage design which will meet satisfaction of the City of Central Point in regards to the overall drainage basin . 1 City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting March 6 , 1990 Page 3 Larry Blanchard responded to questions from the Commission concerning depending on the long term fiscal responsibility of the Developer to pay the expense of developing appropriate storm drainage as required due to the subdivision runoff . The Commission asked if the City should require Deferred Improvement Agreements from each individual residential owner . Larry Blanchard also said the development would be planned in such a manner as to place the sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems in the public right of way . Chairman Ellard asked the Commission if there were any conflicts of interest, and being none, opened the Public Meeting . The Developer , Ed Dautzenberg ' s agent, David Edwards , P . E. , 1014 E. Pine , Central Point came forward . David Edwards told the Commission that the Developer was willing ' to lose one lot for a better design plan for the sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems . He explained that Ed Dautzenberg ' s plan was to develop this subdivision in 3 phases , and would include quality built residences, for his income as rentals . David Edwards also explained that if Mr. Ed Dautzenberg did sell some lots to other builders , that there would be a Deferred Improvement Agreement on each of those lots to guarantee payment to the City . Janet Sowell of 3363 Marilee, Central Point , came forward to review the Plat Map and to express her concerns about the homes in the proposed development being used for rental property . Mrs . Sowell felt that based on other rental property she has seen in Central Point, that this development could become run down and cause the surrounding properties to lose value. David Edwards , P. E. responded that the development was designed for better quality single family residences and that the developer would be based locally and would have tight quality control over the types of homes built, the general landscaping and appearance of the project. No one else came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed Maple Grove Estates Subdivision . Chairman Ellard closed the Public Meeting . City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting Mar--n 6 , 1990 Page 4 Commissioner Piland made a motion that Resolution 185 for a preliminary plat for Maple Grove Estates Subdivision ( 37 2W 11D Tax Lot 2401 ) Applicant : Maple Grove Estates , be approved with the recorded amendments to Larry Blanchard ' s staff report. Commissioner Dick Halley seconded the motion . Roll Call Vote : Gilmour, yes; Halley, yes ; and Piland, yes . All Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion passed unanimously . Public Meeting - Site Plan review for construction of a multi -use building within The Meadows Planned Unit Development at 555 Freeman Road Applicant: 5 in 1 Development - Neil Scheuneman George Rubaloff , City Administrative Assistant, reviewed his staff report , dated February 22 , 1990 , and called attention to the maps enclosed in the packet . The Commission expressed their concern for the problems with vehicles that would have to maneuver and back on to Linda Lane from the parking lot serving the proposed multi-use building . ' There were no conflicts of interest, so Chairman Garth Ellard opened the Public Meeting . Neil Schuenaman , (5 in 1 Development) , 555 Freeman Road , Central Point , Oregon came forward . He explained that this is an extremely low traffic area, a 40 foot wide street with no divider . He also said that the existing multi-use building traffic backs onto the street at a corner intersection . No one else came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed multi-use building . Chairman Ellard closed the Public Meeting . Commissioner Gilmour made a motion that the Commission approve the Site Plan review for the construction of a multi-use building with the added condition that the parking spaces on the south side of Linda to face toward Linda Lane and the parking spaces on the north side of Linda to face toward the north and said spaces shall be no less than 29 ' deep. Commissioner Piland seconded the motion . Roll call vote: Gilmour, yes ; Halley , yes ; and Piland , yes . All the commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. Public Meeting - Resolution #186 - Preliminary subdivision plat for Phase V of Stonecreek No. 3 ( 37 2W 10D8 Tax Lot 100 ) Applicant: Gary T. Whittle . George Rubaloff referred to his Staff Report dated February 21 , ' 1990 , and the related enclosures . City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting March 6 , 1990 Page 5 Larry R. Blanchard then reviewed his Staff Report dated February 25 , 1990 , showing the preliminary plat requirements and related conditions . There were no conflicts of interest, and Commissioner Chairman Garth Ellard opened the Public Meeting . Herb Farber , 102 Corcoran Lane , Central Point, came forward as Gary T. Whittle ' s agent. There was then a discussion between Larry R . Blanchard and Herb Farber about the condition #10 on Page 37 , concerning the developer' s responsibility to provide an adequate storm drainage system. No one else came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed Stonecreek #3 , Phase V, preliminary plat. ' Garth Ellard , Commission Chairman , closed the Public Meeting . Commissioner Halley moved to pass Resolution #186 , a Resolution recommending approval of preliminary plat for Phase V of Stonecreek No . 3 Subdivision . Commissioner Piland seconded the motion . Roll call vote : Gilmour , yes ; Halley , yes ; Piland , yes; and the motion carried unanimously . Public Meeting - Resolution #187 - A resolution authorizing shopping centers as a permitted use in the City' s C-4 zoning district George Rubaloff , City Administrative Assistant, referred to the proposed Resolution , which contained the list of permitted uses in a community shopping center, that the Commission had requested staff to prepare. The Commission had concerns regarding including fast food , drive- in , sit down , restaurant, noting that such use would require a conditional use permit. There were no conflicts of interest, and Chairman Ellard opened the Public Meeting . ' Ron Grimes , Architect , 1060 Crater Lake Avenue , Medford , Oregon representing the developer came forward . Mr . Grimes said that going through a conditional use process would take time , and could be considered an obstacle to the developer . City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting March 6 , 1990 Page 6 It was stated that the City could process the required site review, and conditional use review to save time. Commissioner Piland moved that the Resolution #187 be approved as presented . Commissioner Halley seconded the motion . Roll call vote: Gilmour , yes ; Halley , yes ; Piland , yes ; and the motion carried unanimously . Public: Meeting - Resolution 188 - A resolution recommending approval of preliminary plat for Meadow Creek Subdivision George Rubaloff reviewed his February 23 , 1990 Staff Report with the Commission . There were no conflicts of interest, and Chairman Ellard opened the Public Meeting . Dennis Hoffbuhr , 219 N . Oakdale , Medford came forward and gave an overall description of the proposed project . There were concerns from the Commission regarding traffic circulation in this development. Public Works Director , Larry R . Blanchard, explained that the conditions listed in Preliminary Plat requirements addresses the traffic flow. Mike Mahar, Pacific Trend Building Co. , 1014 N. Riverside, Medford , Oregon , came forward. He wished to express his appreciation for the City of Central Point Planning Staff for the professional and expedient manner in which they have processed this application . He reported that they are ready to start construction as soon as possible. He also stated that they intend to build quality homes, and nice fencing and buffer separating the homes from the freeway. No one else came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Resolution . Chairman Ellard closed the Public Meeting . Commissioner Halley moved that Resolution #188 be approved . Commissioner Gilmour seconded the Motion . Roll call vote : Gilmour, yes ; Halley , yes; Piland, yes; All commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion passed unanimously . City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting March 6 , 1990 Page 7 Miscellaneous Wallace Skyrman , 4588 N . Pacific Highway , Central Point came forward to ask the Commission and Staff about the plans for the Oregon State Police facility, and how it would impact his privacy and quality of life. Staff informed Mr. Skyrman that the plans were still in a very early stage , and that they would make certain to provide him with information as soon as it becomes available concerning the landscaping , burm and buffers , etc. Then. Were no further miscellaneous hells. Commissioner Piland made a motion to adjourn , and it was seconded by Commissioner Halley . Roll call vote : Gilmour , yes ; Halley, yes; Piland , yes ; Chairman Ella_rd adjourned the meeting at 9 : 50 p . m.