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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 2, 1980 Minutes December 2, 1980 - Planning Commission l:eeting Central Point Council Chambers I. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hillyer at 7:35 p.m. II. Roll call found Chairman Jean Hillyer and Commissioners George Freeman, Louise Novasad, Dewane Hood and Pat Himmelman present. absent were Commissioners Theda Havice and Joy Dixon. Others present were City Administrator Dave Kucera, Building Official/Planner R.J. Ritchey, City Council Members/ Ron Holmgren and Judi Miller, Council l:ember Elect/Donna Higginbotham, Planning Commission Secretary Georg Stotler-de Ruyter and several interested citizens. III. Minutes of the November 18, 1980 Planning Commission Meeting will be reviewed at the December 16, 198C Planning Commission Meeting. IV. A. No Public Appearances B. Correspondence 1) Chairman Hillyer presented a letter from SOSO regarding a student 0 study on LCDC acceptances. Motion by Novasad, second by Ilimmelman to direct the enclosed questionaire to Building Official/Planner Ritchey to be completed and returned to originator. Roll call vote found all in favor, motion carried. V. Old Business A. Review of Resolution # , A Resolution of Intent to Amend the Text of the 'Zoning Ordinance to Allow Certain Additional Uses in the Commercial and Industrial Zones of the City. B. Review of Resolution # , A Resolution of Recommendation to Amend the Text of the Zoning Ordinance To Allow Certain Additional Uses In the Commercial and Industrial Zones of the City. Items A & B were moved to a later place on the agenda at the suggestion of Chairman Hillyer so that those people in the audience having business with the Planning Commission would not have to sit through the zone change discussion. VI. New Business A. Final Development Plan - The Village P.U.D. Hopkins Road, East of Bursell Rd J.C. 11ap Page 37-21d-11H, Tax Lot 1800 Village Joint Venture, Applicant Robert Blanton, 130 W 9th, Medford, Project Engineer for the Village presented the Final Development Plan stating that all of the changes requested by the City Minutes Planning Commission leeting December 2, 1980. - page 2 have been made and have been approved by City Staff. Building Official/Planner Ritchey stated that Exhibit "A" is a copy of the approved Final Construction Drawings and Exhibit "B" is a list of additional conditions required by Staff. Mr. Ritchey explained item Ykll of Exhibit "B" stating that on December 4, 1950 the developers of the "Meadows", the "Village" and "Suburban" will meet to determine the fair shares for the storm drainage system under the 1-5 Freeway. Mr. Ritchey also explained that a letter of agreement exists from Bud Adler to the City agreeing to item #13 of Exhibit "B" , re-imbursement to the Meadows of one/half the cost of the 12 inch sanitary sewer through the Meadows that serves the subject property. Bob Blanton stated that a problem exists regarding the question of allocating the fair share of the Meadows Storm Drain; that this is an area that will take some negotiation; and that the developers of the "Village" while agreeing to pay a fair share, do not necessarily agree to pay half. Building Official/Planner Ritchey comented on the somewhat open-ended development schedule stating that this is not intended to be a phased project; that it will take approximately 90 working days to get the underground and the streets in; and that once started the developers intend to keep going until completion or until the weather prohibits any further work. Bob Blanton asked if it might be appropriate to put a time limit on the development of perhaps 6 or 7 months. Building Official/Planner Ritchey stated that it would likely be in order for the Planning Commission to put a time limit on it with the option of an extension, for just cause, if necessary; and, that the applicants would need to come back to the Planning Commission for said extension. Chairman Hillyer agreed that it was a reasonable request with perhaps July as the deadline with a provision for extension. Discussion followed. Bob Blanton clarified the discussion, stating that the time limit will be to complete the engineering construction and prepare the site for the construction of the dwellings. Building Official/Planner Ritchey stated that items a-e on page 1 of the Village P.U.D. Agreement would be constructed within this time limit. These included: a) Water, sewer and storm drainage, b) Street excavation, base rock & surfacing, c) Curbs and gutters, d) Sidewalks, e) Street lights and underground utilities. Commissioner Freeman asked if a two year warranty period was standard for the streets and other improvements. Building Official/Planner Ritchey answerecl that it was. Minutes Planning Commission 11coting December 2, 1980 - page 3 11otion by Himmelman, second by Novasad to recommend approval of the Final Development Plan for the "Village" Planned Unit Development, subject to the approval of the City Council and the City Attorney, with a time limit for completion of the engineering construction to July 1, 1981 with an option for extension for just cause. Roll call vote found Chairman Hillyer and Commissioners Freeman, Novasad and Himmelman in favor, Commissioner Hood abstained. Majority in favor, motion carried. B. Review of Resolution 021, A. Resolution of Recommendation of Approval of the Final Development Plan for the "Village" Planned Unit Development. Chairman Hillyer read Resolution #21 into the record. Motion by Novasad, second by Freeman to adopt Resolution #21, subject to the approval of the City Council and City Attorney, and forward it to the City Council. Roll call vote found Chairman Hillyer and Commissioners Freeman, Novasad and Himmelman in favor, Commissioner Hood abstained. N.ajority in favor, motion carried. V. Old Business A. Review of Resolution # , A Resolution of Intent to Amend the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Allow Certain Additional Uses in the Commercial and Industrial Zones of the City. B. Review of Resolution ; , A Resolution of Recommendation to Amend the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Allow Certain Additional Uses in the Commercial and Industrial Zones of the City. Chairman Hillyer briefly discussed the above Resolutions and asked Building Official/ Planner Ritchey for some direction for tonights review. Building Official/Planner Ritchey stated that it is a new ball game; that the Municipal Code needs to be examined periodically and updated; and that now would be a good time to begin. Mr. Ritchey commented on the proposal of limited wholesale in the C_3 district and asked how, if approved, that would be controlled; and suggested that the Planning Commission might want to further define what limits would be imposed. Chairman Hillyer stated that before that, the intent and purpose of the zone needs to be considered and that the stated intent is to promote foot traffic and pedestrian type commercial operations. Building Official/Planner Ritchey stated that Ron Hough from RV000 was in the audience and volunteered his services to answer questions. Ron Hough, RVCOG, stated that the main intent of the central commercial district is retail trade, convienience shopping and services with the greatest emphasis on pedestrian traffic, typically located along main arterials. 1 Minutes Planning Commission lieeting December 2, 1980 - Dage 4 Chairman ilillyer asked why 11obile Home Parks are conditional uses in C_2 Zone. Building Official/Planner Ritchey stated that as residential uses ere not allowed he thinks it is way out of line to incluee it even as a conditional use; that he could possibly agree with allowing overnight trailer parking, but not residential uses. Ron Hough stated that Mobile Home Parks have traditionally been considered a commercial use and cities have attempted to keep Nobile Home Parks out of residential areas, and that this could be a carryover. Commissioner Himmelman stated that if residential uses are non-conforming uses in C-2 zones, then none of the homes in the new C_2 areas could be enlarged or altered. Building Official/Planner Ritchey stated that was correct (Section 17.56.010(B)) . Commissioner Himmelman stated that the city needs to plan for the people who will be living in that area for the next 20 years as most of these homes are not ready to be demolished. Building Official/Planner Ritchey returned to the tonic of wholesaling in commercial areas stating that lie thinks that wholesaling outright in a C_2 zone violates the ' intent of the zone as it does not generate pedestrian traffic; and that there are areas in which retail/wholesale could go in, but not in C-2 zone. Chairman Hillyer asked Ron Bough what the procedure was to change some of the commercial district to LC-LI on the Comp Plan Nap; and if it would be a major or a minor change. Ron Hough stated that it would be a minor change as it is a commercial area and closely related to LC_LI. Commissioner Ilimmelnan asked what other areas wholesaling can be carried on in. Building Official/Planner Ritchey stated in the M-1 and 111-2 zones. Discussion followed. Chairman Hillyer stated that a solution to some of the problems is to change an area on the east side of Front Street to LC-LI. Building Official/Planner Ritchey stated that by putting it in as a conditional use in LC_LI the city still retains control over what type of business will locate in that district; and suggested that the zone should start at Manzanita, not Pine, as the first block either side of Pine Street should be reserved for core area uses. Discussion followed. Commissioner Himmelman stated that in behalf of good planning, the Planning Commission should do the zoning first and then deal with the uses in those zones. Minutes Planning Commission Meeting December 2, 1950 - page 5 Motion by Himmelman, second by Novasad to table the above resolutions until such a time as further study of the zoning map is completed. Poll call vote found all in favor, motion carried. 10 minute recess called by Chairman Hillyer at 9:00 p.m. Meeting called back to order at 9:10 p.m. by Chairman Hillyer. VI. New Business, Contini;ed C. Review of Resolution , A Resolution of Planning Commission Intent to Amend the Text of the Zoning Ordinance Deleting Residential Uses in the C_3 District of the City. D. Review of Resolution # , A Resolution of Recommendation to Amend the Text of the Zoning Ordinance Deleting Residential Uses in the C-3 District of the City Discussion followed. Motion by Freeman, second by hood to table items C & D until further study is completed on the zoning map. Roll call vote found all in favor, motion carried. VII. No 11iscellaneous Matters. VIII. Motion by Himmelman, second by Novasad to adjourn to a study session on the zoning map. Roll call vote found all in favor, motion carried. Adjournment came at 9:30 p.m.