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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - June 2, 1992 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 2, 1992 - Page One I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Present were: Garth Ellard, Rick Bettenburg, Candace Fish, Lloyd Governor, Randy Graves, Karolyne Hugo-Johnson and Chuck Piland. Also present were George Rubaloff City Administrative Assistant, Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director and Cecelia Gordon, Planning Commission Secretary. III. CORRESPONDENCE - Ted Branch requested that there be another meeting of the Planning Commission on June 23, 1992 to review a new application for Griffin Creek Estates. A poll was taken and the Commission agreed to hold the June 23, 1992 meeting. A poll was also taken to see if a quorum would be present for the July 7, 1992 (so close to the 4th of July). The Commissioners also agreed to hold the July 7th meeting. Rubaloff asked the Commission to add Page 47A to their packet (part of proposed Resolution 238.) IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Piland moved to approve the Minutes of the May 5, 1992 Planning Commission Meeting as written. Commissioner Hugo-Johnson seconded the Motion. Roll Call Vote: Bettenburg, yes; Fish, yes; Governor, yes; Graves, yes; Hugo-Johnson, yes; Piland, yes, and the Motion passed unanimously. V. BUSINESS A. Public Hearing - Review and determination for a Conditional Use Permit for mobile food vendor at 436 E. Pine. (Agents Chip Wolff and Monica Perry for the Grange Hall). George Rubaloff outlined his Staff Report of May 26, 1992, and referred to the following exhibits: Notice of Public Hearing, dated May 11, 1992, Maps and illustrations, and Conditional Use Application Materials. Rubaloff described the application referring to a change in the set-back requirements for the mobile unit to 50' from the centerline of Pine Street, and entered all the above items into the record by reference. f9E CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes ,June 2. 1992 - Page Two There were no conflicts of interest or ex-parte communication on the part of any of the Commissioners. Chairman Ellard opened the Public Hearing Monica Perry, applicant, and Chip Wolff (her dad) 4876 Cane Creek Road, Rogue River, Oregon, agents for Applicant Zelma Foote, Central Point Grange No. 698, came forward in support of the proposed application for Conditional Use Permit. (dba Monica's Lucky Dogs). The Commission asked the Applicants if they were aware of the 50' setback from the centerline of Pine Street. They assured the Commission that they were and that placing the mobile unit at that setback would be no problem. No one else came forward in support of or in opposition to the proposed Conditional Use Permit. Chairman Ellard closed the Public Hearing. Rubaloff informed the Commission that normally the C-3 zone has no setback requirement, but because Pine Street is a major arterial, the setback requirement is the 50' from centerline of the street. B. Resolution 237, a Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for a Mobile Food Vendor located at 436 E. Pine. Commissioner Piland moved that they approve the above Resolution 237 as amended to reflect the setback requirement.. Commissioner Bettenburg seconded the Motion. Roll call Vote: Bettenburg, yes; Fish, yes; Hugo- Johnson, Governor, yes; Graves, yes; and Piland, yes; and the Motion carried unanimously. D C. Public Hearing - Review and Determination for a Conditional Use Permit for a W Mobile Food Vendor located at 1125 E. Pine. (Agent: Jack Grant for Pat Kirkpatrick). George Rubaloff, Administrative Assistant outlined his Staff Report of May 26, 1992 with the following attachments: Public Hearing Notice, Maps, and Application for Conditional Use Permit, whereupon he described the Application and entered all the above Items Into the record by reference. Rubaloff also Included discussion on the Insertion of Page 47A as part of the resolution,with the address amended to read 1125 E. Pine Street. There were no conflicts of interest or ex parte communication on the part of any of the Commissioners, Chairman Ellard opened the Public Hearing. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 2, 1992 - Page Three Jack Grant, 134 Highland, Medford, Oregon agent for Applicant Pat Kirkpatrick, came forward in support of the proposed Conditional Use Application.(dba Luigi's Diner) Mr. Grant made it clear that he was in agreement that the traffic into the area would be away from the Texaco Gas Station canopy. He also explained that he was willing to meet the conditions of providing landscaping on whatever portion he was responsible for. No one else came forward in support of, or in opposition to the proposed Conditional Use Permit. Chairman Ellard closed the Public Hearing. D. Resolution No. 238 A Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for a Mobile Food Vendor located at 1125 E. Pine. Commissioner Bettenburg moved that the Commission approve Resolution No. 238 as written. Commissioner Fish seconded the Motion. Roll Call Vote: Bettenburg, yes; Fish, yes; Governor, yes; Graves, yes; Hugo-Johnson, yes; and Chuck Piland, yes. The Motion carried unanimously. E. Pubic Meeting- Review and recommendation of a Tentative Plan for Unit No. 4 of Jackson Creek Estates Subdivision, which includes a southeasterly extension of Brandon Street from Tiffany Avenue (in Unit No. 3, Phase 11 ) to Beall Lane (37 2W 1bTL 3100) (Agent: Tom Malot). George Rubaloff outlined his Staff Report of May 26, 1992, referring to the Location and other Maps, Certificate of Posting for Public Meeting, and Tentative Plat Application which includes a folded copy of the tentative plan. Rubaloff described the application, referred to the Public Works Department Director's Report of May 26, 1992 with its attached exhibits, and entered all the above items into the record by reference. Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director outlined his Report and related exhibits. He pointed out that three lots did not contain the minimum of 8000 square feet and that this condition was covered in his report. There were no conflicts of interest or ex-parte communication on the part of any of Commissioners, Chairman Ellard opened the Public Meeting. i 998 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 2, 1992 - Page Four Tom Malot, 525 Rene's Circle, Central Point, Applicant came forward in support of the proposed Tentative Plan. The Commission asked Mr. Malot how he intended to change the square footage of the three undersize lots, and he replied that it would be simply done through lot line adjustments with other adjoining lots. Tom Malot also requested that at some point the City would allow him to put a fence along the Beall side of this subdivision. George Rubaloff said that at present, this type of action was addressed through variance process, but that the City Council is considering a Code amendment to provide more flexibility to the existing ordinance. No one else came forward in support of or in opposition to the application for Tentative Plan. Chairman Ellard closed the Public Meeting. ' The Commission asked Blanchard how the Park Development plan worked, and when certain designated park areas would be developed. Blanchard replied that certain land had been dedicated, and that now Park Systems Development charges were being paid to the City and that those funds would be used for all the phases of park development. He also said that the City had a Master Park Plan, and invited the Commissioners to view this Plan. D a) F. Resolution No. 239 - A Resolution for a Tentative Plan for Unit No. 4 of C) Jackson Creek Estates Subdivision which includes a southeasterly extension of Brandon Street from Tiffany Avenue. Commissioner Piland moved that the Commission approve Resolution 239 as written. Commissioner Graves seconded the Motion. Roll Call Vote: Bettenburg, yes; Fish, yes; Governor, yes; Graves, yes; Hugo-Johnson, yes; and Piland, yes. The vote was unanimous and the Motion carried. I98 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 2, 1992 - Page Five G. Public Hearing - Review and determination for a Conditional Use Permit for a second-hand store use at 55 South Second Street within the Commercial- Professional District (C-2 Zone) (Agent: Alfred L. Foxcroft for property owner Brett L. McBee) (37 2W 10AA TL 2800). There were no conflicts of interest or ex-parte communication, Chairman Ellard opened the Public Meeting. George Rubaloff outlined his Staff Report dated May 26, 1992, described the application and entered the following items into the record by reference: Location/Zoning, Tax Assessor Map, Notice of Public Hearing dated May 13, 1992, and Application Materials. Alfred Foxcroft, 3390 Ross Lane, Central Point, Oregon agent for Applicant Brett McBee, came forward in support of the Application for the Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Foxcroft clarified the term "Second Hand" as it applies to his business, that t he was selling good clean merchandize, which included new and used clothing and accessories. Rubaloff stated that when a business has used merchandize, or if Mr. Foxcroft's inventory should have used items that surpassed the inventory of new items, that this Conditional Use Permit would allow for that case. Rubaloff entered Mr. Foxcroft's April 24, 1992 letter into the record by reference to clarify that the business is currently in operation under a City Business License, however, the sale of used clothing is accessory to the sale of new materials. Since the bulk of parking would be in the back lot, the Commission inquired if the back door of the business would be accessible to the Public for an entrance. Mr. Foxcroft answered that the back would be kept as an office area, and that public access would be through the front door of the business. No one else came forward in support of or in opposition to the Application for the Conditional Use Permit. Chairman Ellard closed the Public Hearing. 096 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 2, 1992 - Page Six N. Resolution No. 240 - A Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for a Second- Hand use at 55 South Second Street. Commissioner Bettenburg moved that the Commission approve Resolution No. 240 as written. Commissioner Governor seconded the Motion. Roll Call Vote: Bettenburg, yes; Fish, yes; Governor, yes; Graves, yes; Hugo-Johnson, yes; and Piland, yes. The Motion carried unanimously. L Public Meeting- Review and recommendation for site plan for conversion of a single-family residence to a two-family residence at 262 S. 2nd Street (applicant: Jerry and Paula Bassett) (37 2W 11 BB TL 4300). There were no conflicts of interest, or ex-parte communication and Chairman Ellard opened the Public Meeting. Rubaloff outlined his Staff Report of May 26, 1992, and described the site plan. Rubaloff referred to attachments - Maps, Certificate of Posting and Application Materials, and entered these items into the record by reference. ' Paula Bassett 3112 Rogue River Highway, Gold Hill, Oregon, Applicant, came forward in support of the proposed Site Plan. The Commission asked Mrs. Bassett if she understood the reason for adjusting the size of the parking spaces in order to meet code. She said that she did not want to change the way she had it drawn on the plan. - Mrs. Bassett said she would be gone for several weeks and would proceed at D that time, with a request for variance, etc. CD No one else came forward in support of or-in opposition to the proposed site N plan. Chairman Ellard closed the Public Meeting. Di Commissioner Bettenburg moved to table the application until the Applicant is resolves the parking issue.. Commissioner Graves seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Bettenburg, yes; Fish, yes; Governor, yes; Graves, yes; Hugo- Johnson, yes; and Piland, yes. The Motion carried unanimously. �5� f i CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 1992 - Page Seven VL MISCELLANEOUS The Commission expressed that they would like to have staff prepare a written definition on "what is meant by hardship". Rubaloff stated that City Administrator, Kucera, intends to share related information during the Land Use Training Session. Staff was complimented by one of the Commissioners for the preparation of the packet and all the time and material that goes into making their job more efficient. The Commission requested that City Council Minutes be included in their Planning Commission Packets so they could be in touch with the land use actions the Council is taking. It was agreed that the Study Session scheduled for tonight would be held ' immediately following the June 23, 1992 Planning Commission Meeting. VII ADJOURNMENT - Commissioner Governor moved that the Planning Commission adjourn. their meeting. Commissioner Bettenburg seconded the Motion. The Motion to adjourn was passed by voice vote. c 8�E