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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAC Special Meeting Minutes - January 29, 2002City of Central Point Special Meeting of the Central Point Citizen's Advisory Committee Minutes Tuesday, January 29, 2002 6:30 P.M. Meeting Called to Order II. Roll Call: Herb Farber, Chairman; Rick Perry; Peg Wiedman; Sam Inkley, Jr.; Sam Inkley, Sr. and Mike Quilty. Also in attendance were Tom Humphrey, Planning Director and Dave Arkens, Planning Technician. III. Review of Committee Purpose and Operation, CPMC 2.17.050 Tom Humphrey described a range of issues that the Citizens Advisory Committee will deal with and that the committee can meet monthly or bi-monthly. He also passed out to the committee an article about Robert's Rules of Order. IV. Public appearances There were no public appearances. V. Business A. Conceptual Development Plan for Scenic I~liddle School Neighborhood. Tom Humphrey gave a brief overview of the plan and explained that one of the reasons behind the project is the future realignment of the 10~' Street/Scenic Rd./Upton Rd. intersection. Tom Humphrey also explained some of the conceptual ideas for the project. There w711 be a second vehicle access to Scenic Middle School and another street off of North 3rd Street. The overall plan will allow for smoother flow of traffic and improve an unsafe intersection. Mr. Humphrey explained that this is an informative meeting. These plans are in the infant stage and we are here to find out how the community feels about it. He explained the concept of the new• street on the east side of Scenic Middle School and the pedestrian walkway to between Scenic Middle School and Crater High School. Mike Quilty stated that the path between the schools is a good idea and will allow safe passage of children who walk to and from school. Peg Wiedman stated that she drove to the location and believes that the flow of streets and paths into and out of the Scenic Middle School should be included in any other plans that may be created in the future. Mr. Humphrey also stated that there will be a separation from schools and residential neighborhoods by the use of sidewalks, trees or some other type of buffer. Herb Fazber then opened the meeting to the public and the committee was asked about apartments and shopping areas for the elderly. Tom Humphrey explained the that there aze other options that can be worked into the plan that would benefit all residents. Andy Mcbee, 2709 Aldersgate Rd., stated that he understands that this plan is in the beginning stages, but is willing to work with the city in the future. Brad Miller owns a large majority of the property in the area. Low cost housing was discussed w7th the designer. This azea used to be an orchard. Mr. Miller stated that he would like to see assisted living facilities or some type elderly caze housing in the area. Bob Bowers, principle of Scenic Middle School, stated that there aze some positives to the plan. He liked the flow of traffic into and out of the parking azea at the Middle School. He also stated that the current design is unsafe and this plan makes it safer for children. Peg Wiedman asked if the landscaping was sufficient for the area considered. Tom Humphrey explained that the school has a lot of open space which will be used by residents as park space. There is other open space which will be developed as part of the plan between homes and other developments. Herb Farber asked if Tom Humphrey would like a recommendation tonight, but Mr. Humphrey stated that he is just looking for suggestions tonight. He also explained that the City Council is looking for more comprehensive plans or master plans when it comes to new development in the city. No recommendation was made by the Committee. B. Conceptual Development Plan for Hamrick RoadBrookdale Gardens Neighborhood. Tom Humphrey explained that this plan has been developed with the property owners. He explained the concept behind the plan, traffic scenarios, home type (single family. zero lot line) and other issues associated with the project. Tom briefly went over two designs that were developed by City Staff. Sam Inkley, Sr., stated that he would like to have a right turn lane onto Brookdale because of the amount of traffic. It might be safer. Peg Wiedman believes that the pazk is a great idea. She would like to see some uniform border around the development (walls, fence, etc.). What is acceptable for borders? Herb Fazber stated that more and more developments aze doing the uniform borders. There were no comments made by the public and no recommendations made by the committee. C. Jackson Creek Neighborhood Development Plan/Snowy Butte Segment Tom Humphrey explained a brief history about the area. He read from a memorandum dated March 11,1993. Tom has been asked about the removal of the barrier on Snowy Butte and other development in this area. The City Council mentioned that they would like to re-visit the Snowy Butte plan and see what we need to do to develop this azea. He also read Resolution ~ 131. Herb Fazber made the statement that he was contacted by Stan Snook, a Snowy Butte Lane resident to look into development of his property a couple of yeazs ago. He also stated that Snowy Butte is a public road and said that any development would require a majority of the property owners. He then opened the meeting to the public. Stan Snook, 3286 Snowy Butte Lane, explained that he believes neighbors do not want Snowy Butte to go through to Beall. Some of the properties aze landed locked due to homes and he explained some different scenarios about how to proceed in developing the lazger properties along Snowy Butte Lane. Lori Low, 1760 Beall Lane, owns a lot just under one acre. She is interested in subdividing her lot. She believes that sharing improvements on Snowy Butte should be shazed by acreage not frontage along Snowy Butte, perhaps by square footage. Herb Farber made the point that everyone who lives along Snowy Butte needs to work together to develop or subdivide their properties. Don Thomas, 3364 Snowy Butte Lane, would like to develop and work together with neighbors to subdivide. He is willing to work with others to get the ball rolling on subdividing properties. Cazl Jantzer, 1734 Snowy Butte, Asked how w7de the street (Snowy- Butte Lane) needed to be? Tom Humphrey answered 52 feet ROW. Not all would be paved. Mr. Jantzer would not like to see his trees cut because they provide shade. Stan Snook stated that the road is not located on the centerline of the ROVJ but is actually. Snowy Butte Lane is actually situated east of the ROW centerline on the South end and west of the ROW centerline on the north end by the barrier. Richazd Miller, 3275 Snowy Butte Lane, owns an acre of land and would like to leave the area the way it is. The azea is open and country like. He is also concerned about the type of homes that will be built if the area is developed. Gwen Snook, 3286 Snowy Butte, explained that they mow weeds in their pasture because the City ordinance states that weeds cannot be over 10" high and they are unable to have animals to control the weeds. They want to find out what options they have to develop their property. Virginia Petko, 3365 Snowy Butte Lane. asked why they are taxed for streets and paying for improvements? They pay for improvements and she is confused about the taxes she pa}'s. Tom Humphrey asked if she would bring her tax statement in the he would look at it. Tom Humphrey stated that he wants to continue to look at this area to develop and he would like to get neighbors together to plan for changes. Other comments that where made are that 6 homes to an acre is to many. 3 homes per acre may be better to keep that country feel. The neighbors then asked Tom Humphrey if they could meet with him again to discuss what options they have to develop their properties. The date of February- 21, 2002 at 6:30 P.M. at City Hall was chosen as afollow-up meeting. There were no recommendations made by the committee VI. Miscellaneous Tom Humphrey informed the committee about the Ahwahnee Award the City received in San Diego for the Twin Creeks TOD design and he passed out a magazine to the committee. VII. Adjournment The committee adjourned at approximately 9:00 P.M