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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - October 4, 1988 City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting October 4, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. Page 1 i MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Chairman Ellard called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. ROLL CATS. Present were Chairman Garth Ellard and Planning Commissioners Nancy Blood, David Gilmour, Bob Matthews, and Chuck Piland. Absent were Commissioners Karolyne Hugo and Jerry Mattey. Also present were Administrative Assistant/Acting Planning Director Randy Kugler, Fire Chief/Building Official Mark Servatius, and Secretary Maureen Hansen. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Piland made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 6, 1988 Planning Commission meeting as presented. Commissioner Blood seconded the motion Roll call vote: Blood, yes; Gilmour, yes; Matthews, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were none presented at this meeting. BUSINESS Public Meeting - Site plan review for the expansion of the Jehovah's Witness Church at 434 Oak Street in a C-2 zone (37 2W 11BB tax lots 100 and 200) Mr. Kugler summarized his staff report dated September 29, 1988 and listed the following exhibits for the record: Exhibit A - Certificate of Posting of the Agenda for Planning Commission meeting of October 4, 1988; Exhibit B - Assessor's map; Exhibit C - Aerial map; and Exhibit D - Site plan (presented separately) . There were no conflicts of interest expressed by the Commissioners. Chairman Ellard opened the public meeting. George Smyth, 2092 Scenic Avenue, Central Point, and Harold Rimby, 8401 Old Stage Road, Medford, came forward. The Planning Commission reviewed the site plan. Mr. Smyth explained that they will be utilizing an existing five-foot tall chain link fence between the parking area and the residential neighborhood that adjoins their property. The fence will be vine covered per Central Point Municipal Code requirements. No one else came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the site plan. F:r airma n Ellard closed the public meeting. issioner Piland asked if a fence will be required on the west side of the ing lot. Mr. Kugler stated that there is already a fence there and added that it is not required because the adjoining property on the west side is commercial, City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting October 4, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. Page 2 Commissioner Piland made a motion to approve the site plan for the expansion of the Jehovah's Witness Church at 434 Oak Street in a C-2 zone as presented. Commis- sioner Blood seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Blood, yes; Gilmour, yes; Matthews, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. Public Hearing - Conditional use application for the expansion of Custom Automotive and Alignment located at 1100 Beall Lane in C-5 zone (37 2W 11C, tax lot 4500) submitted by Don Ball and Roy Bates Mr. Kugler summarized his staff report and listed the following exhibits for the record: Exhibit A - Notice of Public Hearing; Exhibit B - Certificate of Posting of Notice of Public Hearing; Exhibit C - Assessor's map; Exhibit D - Aerial map; Exhibit E - Resolution approving the conditional use findings; and Exhibit F - Site Plan. There were no conflicts of interest expressed by the Commissioners and Chairman Ellard opened the public hearing. Don Ball, 2625 Lucky Lane, Medford, and Dar Lesley, 5055 Crestwood Avenue, Central Point, came forward. Chairman Ellard asked if the fence will be chain link. Mr. Ball stated that it is chain link now and they will be adding slats to obscure vision. Commissioner Piland asked if the fencing will he only along Freeman Road. Mr. Kugler stated it is only required where the property abutts residential zoning. He added that too much sight screening of the business could encourage vandalism. Commissioner Matthews asked how long Custom Automotive and Alignment has been in business. Mr. Ball stated they have been in business since 1981. Commissioner Piland asked why the paving is being postponed. Mr. Lasley stated that they are waiting for good weather to pour concrete and they would like to have until July 1, 1989 to complete the paving. No one else came forward to speak in favor of or opposition to the conditional use request. Chairman Ellard closed the public hearing. Commissioner Piland made a motion to pass Resolution No. 149, A Resolution Adopt- ing Findings and Conclusions and Approving the Conditional Use Application Submit- ted by Don Ball and Roy Bates with the date of July 1, 1989 by which the paving is to be completed. Commissioner Gilmour seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Blood, yes; Gilmour, yes; Matthews, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. Public Meeting - Site plan review for the expansion of Custom Automotive and Alignment located at 1100 Beall Lane in a C-5 zone (37 2W 11C, tax lot 4500) sub- mitted by Don Ball and Roy Bates The following exhibits were included with Mr. Kugler's staff report dated City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting October 4, 1986 - 7:00 P.M. Page 3 September 29, 1988: Exhibit A - Certificate of Posting of Agenda for the Planning Commission meeting of October 4, 1988; Exhibit B - Assessor's map; Exhibit C - Aerial map; and Exhibit D - Site plan. There were no conflicts of interest expressed by the Commissioners. Chairman Ellard opened the public meeting. Mr. Ball and Mr. Lasley had nothing more to add to what has been provided for the conditional use request. Fire Chief/Building Official Mark Servatius stated that he has no concerns with the site plan. Commissioner Gilmour asked if the future expansion of Beall Lane to four lanes will eliminate some of the parking area for the business. Mr. Kugler stated that there are no immediate plans to expand Beall Lane, but when it does take place at some time in the future, it could affect the parking area. He added that he is uncertain about the future of South First Street as to whether or not it will extend to Beall Lane in the future. Chairman Ellard asked if there will be outside lighting at the site. Mr. Ball stated there are four outside lights there now and they will be adding two more. Landscaping was discussed with Mr. Kugler explaining that it is only required in that zoning to the extent that the property be compatible with adjoining proper- ties as determined by the Planning Commission on a case-by-case basis. Mr. Ball stated that they plan to use the entire lot for parking and will keep it clean and neat. Chairman Ellard asked if the vehicles that are parked there kept there on a temporary basis. Mr. Ball stated that vehicles are only kept there about a week. No one else came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the site plan. Chairman Ellard closed the public meeting. Commissioner Piland made a motion to approve the site plan for the expansion of Custom Autmotive and Alignment located at 1100 Beall Lane in a C-5 zone as present- ed. Commissioner Blood seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Blood, yes; Gilmour, yes; Matthews, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. Public Hearing - Conditional use application for the expansion of Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Museum located at 2002 Scenic Avenue in an R-1 zone (37 2W 3AB, tax lots 3600 3700 3790 and 3800) submitted by Harold Kenyon Mr. Kugler summarized his staff report dated September 28, 1988 and listed the following exhibits for the record: Exhibit A - Notice of Public Hearing; Exhibit B - Certification of Posting of Notice of Public Hearing; Exhibit C - Tax Asses- sor's map; Exhibit D - Aerial map; Exhibit E - Resolution approving the condition- al use findings; Exhibit F - Site plan; and Exhibit G - Extension request on park- 1985. ing requirements dated September 23, City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting October 4, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. Page 4 There were no conflicts of interest expressed by the Commissioners. Chairman Ellard opened the public hearing. Harold Kenyon, 356 South Stage Road, Medford, came forward. Chairman Ellard asked if there will be any parking in the back of the property. Mr. Kenyon stated that they have no plans for that at this time. Chairman Ellard asked when the 13 parking spaces required by the first conditional use permit would be created. Mr. Kenyon stated that they would like until July 1, 1989 to install them so that they may do it during good weather. Chairman Ellard asked for a firm commitment as to July 1, 1989 to have the parking area completed due to the fact that past deadlines have not been adhered to. Mr. Kenyon agreed. Chairman Ellard explained the purpose of the deferred improvement agreement. Mr. Kenyon stated that they would comply with whatever the City requires. Mr. Kenyon explained the addition to be a lean-to structure on the existing build- ing to provide an outside storage area. Rocks will be moved to the area so that some indoor remodeling can take place. No one else came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the conditional use application. Chairman Ellard closed the public hearing. t Commissioner Piland asked if traffic flow is a concern. Mr. Kugler stated that he did not see any problems at the present time. Commissioner Piland made a motion to pass Resolution No. 150, A Resolution Adopt- ing Findings and Conclusions and Approving the Conditional Use Application Submit- ted by Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral, Inc., with the date of July 1, 1989 for which to have the 13 total parking spaces completed. Commissioner Blood seconded the mo- tion. Roll call vote: Blood, yes; Gilmour, yes; Matthews, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. Public Meeting - Site plan review for the expansion of Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Museum located at 2002 Scenic Avenue in an R-1 zone (37 2W 3AB, tax lots 3600, 3700, 3790, and 3800) submitted by Harold Kenyon The following exhibits were included with Mr. Kugler's staff report dated September 30, 1988: Exhibit A - Certificate of Posting of Agenda for Planning Commission meeting held October 4, 1988; Exhibit B - Site plan; Exhibit C - Con- struction plan; Exhibit D - Assessor's map; and Exhibit E - Aerial map. There were no conflicts of interest expressed by the Commissioners. Chairman Ellard opened the public meeting. No additional information was provided. No one else came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the site plan as presented. Chairman Ellard closed the public meeting. Chairman Piland made a motion to approve the site plan for the expansion of Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Museum at 2002 Scenic Avenue as presented. Commissioner Gilmour seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Blood, yes; Gilmour, yes; Matthews, yes; City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting October 4, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. Page 5 Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS Proposed Businesses on Hopkins Road in a C-1 zone Mr. Kugler stated that City staff has become aware of businesses that have located on Hopkins Road where it is zoned C-1, neigborhood convenience shopping, and nei- ther business fits that description. Staff is still investigating what exactly is involved with the businesses, one of which is a truck dispatching operation. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the truck dispatching operation be reviewed as a conditional use in the C-1 zone. Staff will continue to investigate what the other business involves. Parking Area on North Tenth Street Chairman Ellard informed staff that there is a area on North Tenth Street where unsightly cars are being parked and it is looking like a junkyard. Mr. Kugler stated that staff will investigate the situation. 'BUSINESS Discussion of Comprehensive Plan issues - Wes Reynolds Planner, Rogue Valley Council of Governments Wes Reynolds summarized his report dated September 29, 1988 on the Comprehensive Plan update and revisions for periodic review. The need for alternative housing was discussed such as mobile homes and other low to moderate income housing op- tions. The concern was raised that The Meadows Mobile Home Planned Unit Develop- ment is not allowing families with children to live there. Mr. Kugler stated that he would look into the matter. Commissioner Blood excused herself at 8:15 p.m. A recess was called at 8:15 p.m. Chairman Ellard called the meeting back to order at 8:25 p.m. Mr. Reynolds continued to summarize his report as the Commissioners discussed various elements it contained. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gilmour made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Gilmour, yes; Matthews, yes; Piland, yes. 11 of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. hairman Ellard adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.