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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - June 4, 1991 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 4, 1991 - Page One I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:05 P.M. IL ROLL CALL: Present were Garth Ellard, Rick Bettenburg, Karolyne Hugo, Chuck Piland and Candace Rayburn. Dick Halley and Bob Matthews were absent. Dick Halley had talked to Garth Ellard about not being able to attend. Also present were George Rubaloff, Administrative Assistant, Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director, Mark Servatius, Fire Chief/Building Official and Cecelia Gordon, Planning Commission Secretary. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Commissioner Hugo moved to approve the May 7, 1991 Minutes, and the Motion was seconded by Commissioner Rayburn. Roll call Vote: Bettenburg, yes; Hugo, yes; Piland, yes; and Rayburn, yes. The Motion carried unanimously. IV. CORRESPONDENCE - None V. BUSINESS A. Public Meeting Review of Site Plan for The Grange Co-op Storage ar 1 st St between Ash and Cedar Streets (37 2W 11 BB TL 7100 and 7400) (Applicant: Grange Cooperative Supply Association There were no conflicts of interest or ex parte communication on the part of the Commission, Chairman Ellard opened the Public Meeting. City Administrative Assistant, George Rubaloff referred to his Staff Report of May 29, 1991 . He also referred to the following exhibits and entered them into the record by reference: Vicinity and zoning map, Certificate of Posting for Public Meeting, Site Plan Application Materials (folded pla n attached), Tax Assessor and Aerial Maps, Planning Department Site Plan Review dated May 28, 1991 and Public Works Department Site Plan Review dated May 30, 1991 . CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 4, 1991 - Page Two Applicant representative, James Hudson, General Manager, residing at 3619 Ross Lane, Central Point came forward in support of the proposed Site Plan. Mr. Hudson gave an overview of a three phase future plan for the expansion of the Grange Co-op in Central Point. He explained that the new office building was phase I and that the present site plan is for phase II; with phase III representing putting a building on a corner of the proposed storage yard. The entire yard would be paved with the exception of an area approximately 35' x 80', which would be unpaved and used for the future building site. In discussing the landscaping conditions, Mr. Hudson asked for a modification of the width of the landscaping strip on the front of the lot (Ash Street Side). He also assured the Commission that the entire lot would be fenced with sight obscuring slatting, with a gate in front that would open for deliveries. Mr. Hudson also mentioned that he was working with Mark Servatius, Fire Chief/Building Official on kerosene storage. They now have an underground storage tank, bur would like to go to a 6000 gallon above ground storage. Mark Servatius said that this is allowable under Fire Code, and that the permit process would be through the State Fire Marshall's Office. No one else came forward in support of or in opposition to the Proposed Site Plan. Commissioner Piland moved for approval of the Site Plan for the Grange Co-op Storage Yard at S. 1st between Ash and Cedar Streets (37 2W 11 BB TL 7100 and 7400) (Applicant Grange Cooperative Supply Association) with the modification of the landscape strip from a ten' width to a six ft. width. Commissioner Bettenburg seconded the Motion. Roll Call Vote: Bettenburg, yes; Hugo, yes; Piland, yes; Rayburn, yes. The Motion carried unanimously. I B. Public Meeting - Review and Site Plan for Automatic Car Wash at North Firs Street between W Pine and Manzanita Streets (37 2W 31313 TL 9405) (Aoolicant/Agents: Jim Ross). CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 4, 1991 - Page Three There were no conflicts of interest or ex parte communication on the part of the Commission. Chairman Ellard opened the Public Meeting. George Rubaloff, City Administrative Assistant referred to his Staff Report of May 29, 1991 . He also referred to the following exhibits and entered them into the record by reference: Vicinity and zoning map, Certificate of Posting for Public Meeting, Site Plan Application Materials (large plan attached), Tax Assessor and Aerial Maps, Planning Department Site Plan Review dated May 28, 1991, and The Public Works Department Site Plan Review Staff Report dated May 29, 1991 . James (Jim) W. Ross, 810 Tierra Linda Drive, Central Point, Oregon came forward in support of the proposed site plan. In answer to a concern from the Commission, Mr. Ross explained that the proposed carwash would be basically a concrete floor with sheet metal walls in earth tone colors. That it would be open for day use, and that in meeting with Staff, on Monday, June 3, 1991, that they had covered the all conditions set forth by the City, and that he understood and agreed to said conditions. He also assured the Commission that if a customer for some reason does not want a car wash, that they can drive through without the wash. The Commission also wanted to know if there would be sufficient turning area. Larry Blanchard said yes, but Mr. Ross needs to provide the City with the engineering detail. The Commission also discussed the esthetics and compatibility with other structures in the neighborhood. It was agreed that because of the existing diversity of buildings in that area, that the carwash would not be out of place. Mr. Ross stated that the side facing the apartments would have a sight obscuring fence with slatting. Mark Servatius, Fire Chief/Building Official stated that the proposed carwash would need to meet fire codes. No one else came forward in support of or in opposition to the proposed site plan. Commissioner Bettenburg moved for approval of the Site Plan for Automatic Car Wash at North First between West Pine and Manzanita Streets (37 2W 3DD TL 9405) (Applicant/Agent: Jim Ross). CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 4, 1991 - Page Four Commissioner Rayburn seconded the Motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Bettenburg, yes; Hugo, yes; Piland, yes; and Rayburn, yes. The Motion carried unanimously. VI. MISCELLANEOUS- Chairman Ellard informed the Commission that Dick Halley had informed him that because of his busy schedule he would be resigning his position with the Commission. Ellard also asked the Commissioner and Staff if they had any recommendations for a replacement, to leave the information with George Rubaloff, City Administrative Assistant. VII. ADJOURNMENT - Commissioner Piland moved that the Meeting be adjourned. Commissioner Bettenburg seconded the Motion. The Motion was carried unanimously by voice vote. Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 P.M. PCMIN6.491