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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 5, 1980 Minutes August 5, 1980 - Planning Commission Meeting Central Point Council Chambers I. Meeting called to order by Chairman Hillyer at 7:30 p.m. II. Roll call found Chairman Hillyer and Commissioners Freeman, Novasad, Himmelman and Havice present. Absent was member Dixon. Others present were City Administrator Dave Kucera, Building Official/Planner R.J. Ritchey, Planning Commission Secretary Georg Stotler-de Ruyter, and several interested citizens. City Administrator Kucera administered the oath of office of Planning Commissioner for the City of Central Point to Louise Novasad. Mrs. Novasad will be filling Position #4. Congratulations! III. Motion by Himmelman, second by Havice, to approve the Minutes of the July 15, 1980 Planning Commission Meeting as presented. Roll call vote found all in favor, motion carried. IV. No Correspondence ' No Public Appearances V. No Old Business VI. New Business A. Minor Partition Request - Old City Hall 250 E Pine St J.C. Map Page 37-2W-10AA, Lots 1 & 2, Block 7, Original Town City of Central Point, Applicant City Administrator Kucera presented findings for the proposal stating that an area separation wall is to be installed, sealing all existing . openings; and that a party wall agreement will be detailed upon sale of the property as the new owner may want to condition the agreement. Discussion Motion by Havice to adopt the proponents findings and approve the Minor Partition Request. Second by Himmelman. Roll call vote found all in favor, motion carried. B. 1068 Plan Review - Internal Modifications to Office Portion of Building. 419 Front St J.C. Map Page 37-2W-3DC, Tax Lot 2900, Oak Park Addition Conrad Morris/Crater Iron, Applicant } Minutes Planning Commission Meeting August 5, 1980 - page 2 Conrad Morris described the application stating that the only outward change would be the replacement of plate glass windows with double glazed panels for energy conservation and that the rest of the modifications will be on the interior. Building Official?planner Ritchey presented the Staff Report stating that the interior changes consist of converting an existing storage mezzanine to a lunch and locker room, adding a toilet room and a stairway. Mr. Ritchey continued, stating that the plans submitted meet all U.B.C. and local codes, that the modifications will have no adverse effect on the neighborhood and recommended approval of the application. Discussion Motion by Freeman to approve the project, subject to the Staff Report, second by Novasad. Roll call vote found all in favor, motion carried. C. 1068 Plan Review - Dwelling Modification 240 S 2nd St J.C. Map Page 37-2W-11BB, Lot 1, Block 24, Original Town Lynn McMorran, Applicant ' Lynn McMorran appeared, stating that what he intended to do is add a dormer to his home and a half-bath. Building Official/Planner Ritchey presented the Staff Report stating that the alteration will have no adverse impact, meets all local and state codes, and recommended approval. Commissioner Freeman questioned the use of rolled roofing. Building Official/Planner Ritchey answered, stating that the pitch of the roof was too shallow to allow the use of other types of roofing. Discussion Motion by Havice, second by Himmelman to adopt the Staff Report and approve the project as shown by the plans submitted. Roll call vote found all in favor, motion carried. D. Minor Partition Request SW Corner of N Front and Maple St J.C. Map Page 37-2W-3DC, Tax Lot 2100 & 2101 Lots 4,5, & 6, Block 7, Oak Park Addition R & S Enterprises Fred Sutton and Wayne Olson, Applicants Wayne Olson appeared and stated they would like the minor partition so they could sell the separate portions of the building to the businesses that have been occupying them for some years. I•Sr. Olson further stated that the property had been surveyed and a party wall agreement will be drafted. Minutes Planning Commission Meeting August 5, 1980 - page 3 Building Official/Planner Ritchey presented the Staff Report stating that the property is presently occupied by an Antique Shop, Roto-rooter, and an auto transmission shop; all of which are permitted uses in the zone. Mr. Ritchey further stated that a condition of approval be the recording of the party wall agreement with the Jackson County Recorder; that the party wall meet local and state fire codes; and recommended approval being granted. Commissioner Havice asked 11r. Ritchey why this party wall was required to meet fire codes and the Old City Hall party wall was not. Building Official/Planner Ritchey answered that because of the transmission shop a firewall occupancy separation was required. The applicant' s findings were then read into the record by Building Official/ Planner Ritchey. Discussion Motion by Himmelman to adopt the proponent's findings and approve the 1 minor partition request, subject to conditions of the Staff Report. Second by Havice. Roll Call vote found cll in favor, motion carried. VII. Miscellaneous Matters A. Richardson School Foot Bridge, School Dist #6. Building Official/Planner Ritchey presented plans for a pedestrian bridge across Griffin Creek, connecting Flagstone Subdivision and Richardson School, stating that it will be hard surfaced, 5 feet wide, fully enclosed with cyclone fencing and will be a definite asset. Mr. Ritchey continued, stating that W.L. Noore has deeded a 5 foot wide strip of land between lots 20 & 21 in Flagstone Subdivision. The deed has been recorded, the lots still meet the minimum size required by the zoning ordinance. The bridge has been engineered and Jack Hoffbuhr has established a 100 year flood elevation that the lowest girder of the bridge will be built above. Discussion Motion by Havice, second by Freeman to approve the footbridge. Roll call vote found all in favor, motion carried. B. Commissioner Himmelman attended a seninar given by Philip L, Jackson, Land Resource Management Specialist and Marvin E. Gloege, Land Use Training Specialist, both from the Oregon State University Extension Service. 1 Minutes Planning Commission Ileeting August 5, 1980 - page 4 They have developed programs to teach Planning Commissions how to deal with land use proposals and quasi-judicial functions, and would come here if invited; apparently at no cost to the City. It was suggested that the Planning Commission Secretary contact the gentlemen, as well as the Gold hill, Eagle Point, Jacksonville Planning Commissions and see about arranging a joint session. C. Chairman liillyer contacted I•;ike Derr the morning of August 5, 1980 and Mr. Darr (recently appointed to fill Position #'5 on the Planning Commission) informed her 'that because of family problems he would not be able to accept the position. Mr. Darr has not taken the oath of office. Planning Commission Secretary is to inform City Administrator of the need to fill Position #5. VIII. Motion by Havice, second by Novasad to adjourn to a Study Session regarding the 1068 Plan Review. Roll call vote found all in favor, motion carried. ' Adjournment came at 8:35 p.m. Study Session Building Official Ritchey read a portion of Ordinance 1068 that requires any construction, repair, re-construction, etc. that requires a building permit, in all zones excepting R-1 zones, to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission during a 1068 Plan Review. Mr. Ritchey stated that in the past, he and other Planning Commissions had an arrangement that on minor projects (such as wood stoves, re-roofs, etc) he, as Building Official, could approve the proposals. Mr. Ritchey stated that he always contacted the Planning Commission Chairman or Vice-Chairman, before approving said proposals. Discussion The consensus was to approve said arrangement as it would save the applicants, city staff and the Planning Commission considerable time and trouble. Adjournment came at 9:30 p.m.