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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - April 4, 1989 City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting April 4, 1989 - 7:00 p.m. Page 1 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Acting Chairman Chuck Piland called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Present were Acting Chairman Chuck Piland and Planning Commissioner David Gilmour, Dick Halley, and Karolyne Hugo. Absent were Chairman Garth Ellard and Planning Commissioners Jerry Mattey and Bob Matthews. Also present were Planning Director Randy Kugler, Public Works Director Larry Blanchard, Fire Chief/Building Official Mark Servatius, and Secretary Maureen Hansen. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Gilmour made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 7, 1989 Planning Commission meeting as presented. Commissioner Halley seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Gilmour, yes; Halley, yes; Hugo, abstain; Piland, yes. The majority of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion 1 carried. CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were none at this meeting. BUSINESS Public Meeting - Review and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding a minor land partition request submitted by Roger Richardson for property known as tax lot 2200 of Jackson County Assessor's map page 37 2W 11D Mr. Kugler summarized his staff report dated March 30, 1989 and listed the following exhibits for the record: Exhibit A - Application for Minor Land Partition; Exhibit B - Certificate of Posting of Planning Commission Agenda for April 4, 1989; Exhibit C - A Resolution of Recommendation of Approval to Grant a Minor Land Partition; Exhibit D - Applicant's proposed partition plat; and Exhibit E - Tax Assessor's map page 37 2W 11D. There were no conflicts of interest expressed by the Planning Commissioners. Acting Chairman Piland opened the public meeting. Roger Richardson, 683 Vista Park Drive, Eagle Point, came forward. He stated that he has no problems with the Public Works Department's requirements as outlined in the staff report dated March 28, 1989. Mr. Richardson gave a brief background on a previous plan he submitted for this property. He stated that if this partition ' is approved, he plans to develop the southwest corner lot first with one duplex. Mr. Richardson explained the history of why the corner tip of the property was "shaved off" for utility easement and traffic safety purposes. He clarified that a total of three lots would result from this land partition. City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting April 4, 1989 - 7:00 p.m. Page 2 Commissioner Gilmour asked if sewer service will be provided to all three lots. Mr. Richardson stated that sewer will be connected to the first lot developed at this time. He discussed his future plans for providing sewer service to the other two lots. Public Works Director Blanchard explained that other properties to the east of the Richardson property may be interested in obtaining sewer service which would have an effect on Mr. Richardson's future plans for service to the remainder of his property. Letters will be sent to adjacent property owners to determine their interest in obtaining sewer service. No one else came forward to speak in favor of or against the minor land partition request. Acting Chairman Piland closed the public meeting. Commissioner Gilmour made a motion to approve Resolution No. 164, A Resolution of Recommendation of Approval to Grant a Minor Land Partition, submitted by Roger Richardson for property known as tax lot 2200 of Jackson County Tax Assessor's map page 37 2W 11D. Commissioner Hugo seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Gilmour, yes; Halley, yes; Hugo, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. Public Meeting - Review and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding a 1 variance request from Donald Stuckey for the creation of six lots for Cambridge Court Subdivision of less than the required minimum width of 60 feeF for an R-1 zone. Said property is described as Jackson County Tax Assessor's map page 37 2W 11D, tax lots 800. 802, 803, 8041 and 805. Mr. Kugler summarized his staff report on this request and listed the following exhibits for the record: Exhibit A - Certificate of Posting of Agenda for the Planning Commission Meeting of April 4, 1989; Exhibit B - Preliminary Plat (separate document) ; Exhibit C - Jackson County Tax Assessor's map; Exhibit D - Aerial map; and Exhibit E - Resolution recommending approval of the variance. Mr. Kugler stated that the City is currently in the process of changing the zoning of this area from R-1-6 to R-1-8 with the minimum lot width requirement remaining at 60 feet. He also stated that Cambridge Court will be a new City street. There were no conflicts of interest expressed by the Commissioners. Acting Chairman Piland opened the public meeting. John Jensen, an engineer from Medford, came forward substituting for Dennis Hoffbuhr who represents Donald Stuckey. Public Works Director Blanchard described the new street as it relates to the City's master plan in that area and possibilities for its extension and connection to other streets in the future. He added that he does not anticipate a high volume of traffic on the street. No one else came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request. Acting Chairman Piland closed the public meeting. City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting April 4, 1989 - 7:00 p.m. Page 3 Commissioner Hugo made a motion to pass Resolution No. 165, A Resolution Adopting Findings and Conclusions and Recommending Approval of the Variance of Donald Stuckey, for property described as Jackson County Tax Assessor's map page 37 2W 11D, tax lots 800, 802, 803, and 804. Commissioner Gilmour seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Gilmour, yes; Halley, yes; Hugo, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. Public Meeting = Review and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the preliminary subdivision plat submitted by Donald Stuckey for Cambridge Court Subdivision. Said property is described as Jackson County Tax Assessor's map page 37 2W 11D tax lots 800_ 802, 803, 804, and 805. Mr. Kugler outlined his staff report dated March 29, 1989 and listed the following exhibits for the record: Exhibit A - Certificate of Posting of Agenda for the Planning Commission Meeting of April 4, 1989; Exhibit B - Preliminary plat (separate document) ; Exhibit C - Tax Assessor's map; Exhibit D - Aerial map; and Exhibit E -Resolution adopting findings. Mr. Kugler explained that Mr. Stuckey was unable to attend the meeting because he was out of town. There were no conflicts of interest expressed by the Commissioners. Acting Chairman Piland opened the public meeting. Mr. Jensen remained available to answer questions. Commissioner Gilmour expressed his concern that the "bulb" or half-culdesac design on the east side of Cambridge Court will cause traffic safety problems involving ingress and egress for the four tax lots proposed in the half-culdesac. Mr. Jensen stated that there is approximately 20 feet additional space in the half- culdesac for vehicles to maneuver before entering the actual street. Although he is not sure how the houses will be positioned on the lots, he does not feel there will be a problem with access. Mr. Blanchard stated that the driveway designs will be subject to approval by the Public Works Department at the time of plan review for each house. He also stated that he does not anticipate any problems due to the low traffic volume expected for the street. He added that a more extensive review will take place during the final plat review. Mr. Blanchard stated that sight obstruction problems will be minimal and that the area will be properly signed according to requirements of the Public Works Department. He explained parking standards as they relate to area densities. Commissioner Gilmour expressed a concern that approving this half-culdesac design now may set an unfavorable precedent for future development. Mr. Kugler stated that it is not staff's intention to encourage this type of design. Mr. Blanchard stated that he has seen this design used frequently in areas with low traffic volume. He stated that the following standards will be applied: parking, traffic visibility, traffic volume, vehicular maneuverability, and emergency access. He also stated that houses will have to be situated according to certain standards. City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting April 4, 1989 - 7:00 p.m. Page 4 Commissioner Gilmour asked if there are driveway construction requirements for emergency access. Mr. Blanchard stated that there are not, but that there are fire hydrant requirements. Fire Chief Servatius stated that he has a concern that onstreet parking may get in the way of fire apparatus which require a 50-foot turn radius. He stated he would discourage parking along the street opposite the half- culdesac. Mr. Blanchard stated that parking could be prohibited in the area of the half-culdesac. Considerable discussion followed regarding setbacks, lot widths, future street extension and traffic volume, and their effect on the parking and safety issue with the proposed half-culdesac street design. Chief Servatius also pointed out that pie shaped lots have a tendency to encourage the construction of undersized garages. No one else came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request. Acting Chairman Piland closed the public meeting. Commissioner Gilmour made a motion to pass Resolution No. 166, A Resolution Adopting Findings and Conclusions and Recommending Approval of the Preliminary Plat for Cambridge Court Subdivision Located Immediately South of and Adjacent to Pittview Avenue, submitted by Donald Stuckey, for ten lots on Cambridge Court. The Planning Commission further recommends that lots 1 through 7 remain as proposed on the preliminary plat and that lots 8 through 11 be reduced to three lots instead of four with the elimination of the half-culdesac to improve safety, egress and ingress to the lots on the east side of Cambridge Court, and the onstreet parking situation. Commissioner Halley seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Gilmour, yes; Halley, yes; Hugo, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS Request from the Growers' Corporation Mr. Kugler stated that the Growers' Corporation is looking for a location in this area to set up outdoor food and craft booths on Tuesdays during the growing season. They are currently operating in Grants Pass and have applied for nonpro- fit status with the State. The Central Point Municipal Code does not address this type of activity and staff is asking the Commission for their ideas as to the types of zones and permit procedures that would be appropriate should this type of business be allowed in Central Point. Mr. Kugler added that the closest use in the present Municipal Code is specialty food outlets which is listed as a condi- tional use in the C-5 zone. He informed the Commissioners that the Growers' Corporation would like an answer as soon as possible. Discussion followed. Commissioner Halley felt the activity should be subject to the conditional use permit process. Commissioner Gilmour agreed and stated that safe parking for the business is a concern. City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting April 4, 1989 - 7:00 p.m. Page 5 It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that this activity could be included in the Municipal Code as part of the periodic review process currently in progress but that this would take some time. In the meantime, staff could recommend to the Growers' Corporation the Jackson County Fairgrounds or the flea market area on Front Street for their business. Edwina/Edella Annexation Update At Commissioner Piland's request, Mr. Kugler explained that the Edwina/Edella annexation is not being pursued because property owners in the area have decided they do not desire City services at this time. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Halley made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Gilmour seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Gilmour, yes; Halley, yes; Hugo, yes; Piland, yes. Acting Chairman Piland adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.