Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 1, 1983 Planning Commission Meeting March 1 , 1983 City Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Chairman Frederick called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Chairman Frederick introduced new Planning Commissioner Jerry Mattey, who will be assuming Position No. 2. Mr. Mattey was sworn in by City Council President Paul Golding. ROLL CALL Present were Chairman Orrin Frederick and Commissioners Ginger Bitterling, Virgil Elbert, Garth Ellard, Jerry Mattey, Louise Novasad, and Charles Piland. Also present were Councilmembers Donna Higginbotham, Dewane Hood and Paul Golding, Fire Chief/Building Official Don Paul , and Planning Secretary Maureen Tanhoff. City Administrator David Kucera arrived at 10:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Ellard made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 1 , 1983 Planning Commission Meeting as typed. Commissioner Bitterling seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bitterling, yes ; Elbert, yes ; Ellard, yes ; Mattey, yes; Novasad, yes ; Piland, yes . All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion, and the motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE No correspondence was brought before the Planning Commission at this meeting. PUBLIC APPEARANCES No public appearances were made at this Planning Commission Meeting. BUSINESS B. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of proposed major revisions to the City s Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Urban Growth Boundary. Chairman Frederick. read Public Notice from Mayor Jones announcing the three scheduled Public Hearings to consider the adoption of proposed major revisions to the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Urban Growth Boundary before the Citizens Advisory Committee on February 22, 1983, the Planning Commission on March 1 , 1983, and the City Council on March 17, 1983. This Public Notice is currently being published in the Medford Mail Tribune Chairman Frederick asked that any conflicts of interest among the Planning Commissioners be expressed. Commissioner Elbert stated that his father-in-law is in the process of purchasing property in the Boes Subdivision. Chairman Planning Commission Meeting March 1 , 1983 City Council Chambers Page 2 Frederick stated that since his father-in-law is not considered "immediate family" and Commissioner Elbert would not be receiving monetary benefit from the transaction, a conflict of interest does not exist. Don Paul stated that the Citizens Advisory Committee had voted in favor of adopting the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as it relates to the Urban Growth Boundary at their Public Hearing on February 22, 1983. Mr. Paul presented the following letters from interested parties as Exhibits A through E: Exhibit A - Petition & Consent from Cornett Lumber Company in which they ask that the City annex the portion of their property that lies in the County, and that all their property be zoned M-2, General Industrial . Exhibit B - Letter dated May 15, 1982 from Mrs . Margaret Nissen Cicerrella concerning the Urban Growth Boundary as it relates to "Dr. " Milton Snow's property on Grant Road. It is her contention that the property is agricultural and should not be included in the City. Exhibit C - Letter dated June 23, 1981 from Craig A. Stone, Planning Consultant, requesting that the Compre- hensive Plan and zoning map be revised to designate all property currently owned by The Mount Pitt Co. and situated north of Taylor Road for General Indus- trial use (M-2) . Exhibit D - Letter dated March 1 , 1983 from Don Bohnert and Richard Dunn requesting that 33 acres of land owned by Otto and Virginia Bohnert that lies between Grant Road and the railroad tracks on Front Street be changed from R-1 , Residential , to M-1 , Industrial . Exhibit E - Letter dated May 14, 1982 from Paul M. Nelson of RCS Management, Inc. , requesting on behalf of Mr. E. C. Brittsan and Boes Subdivision residents, that this subdivision be included within Central Point's Urban Growth Boundary. Ron Hough of Rogue Valley Council of Governments presented the new map of the Urban Growth Boundary with the Zoning Map overlay. He stated that there are only two minor changes proposed to the Zoning Map; first, the 1-4 zone (Tourist/Office-Professional ) has been expanded south of Pine Street for one block along the west side of Freeman Road; and second, the Cascade Hospital property has been changed from R-1 to C-2(M) to be consistent with the "medi- cal complex" zoning in the immediate area which will permit further medical office development of the hospital property. Planning Commission Meeting March 1 , 1983 City Council Chambers Page 3 Mr. Hough pointed out on the map the locations of the zone changes requested on behalf of Cornett Lumber Company, the Bohnerts , Dr. Snow, The Mount Pitt Company, and the Boes Subdivision developer and residents . Mr. Hough stated that proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Map are long range and subject to change over the years . Chairman Frederick declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Urban Growth Boundary . Attorney Daniel Thorndike came forward to speak on behalf of Cornett Lumber Company. It is the lumber company 's desire to have the zoning of their property within the City and the portion in the County, upon annexation to the City , changed from a Class B Nonconforming Use to M-2, General Industrial . The reason for this request is if the mill were to burn down, the owners could rebuild it as a sawmill again; whereas, if it remains zoned as a Class B Nonconforming Use, they could be prohibited. from rebuild- ing the sawmill . Mr. Thorndike stated that Cornett Lumber Co. has no specific plans for expansion at this time, and presented a map of the Cornett property. Chairman Frederick asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Urban Growth Boundary. No one came ' forward and the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed. The Planning Commission discussed the proposed changes to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Urban Growth Boundary and Zoning Map presented as Exhibits A through E as follows . Exhibit A (Cornett Lumber Co. ) City Councilmember Golding stated he was in favor of this zone change to M-2, General Industrial , and appreciated Cornett Lumber Company's desire to have the portion of their property in the County annexed into the City of Central Point. Commissioner Ellard stated his concern for the properties adjacent to the Cornett property should the zone be changed to allow heavier industry on the site at some point in the future. Commissioner Ellard also stated that since the sawmill is operating there now under the present zone classification, he questioned the need to change the zone to M-2. Commissioner Piland also expressed his concern at changing the entire area to M-2, General Industrial . Councilmember Golding reiterated Cornett Lumber Company's ability to rebuild under the M-2 zoning, and indicated it may be possible to place restrictions in the form of an agreement that would prevent any type of industry other than a sawmill from operating on the site. Chairman Frederick recommended that the Planning Commission express their approval of this zone change to M-2, General Industrial . Commissioner Bitterling agreed. Commissioner Novasad expressed that she was in favor of Planning Commission Meeting March 1 , 1983 City Council Chambers Page 4 the zone change, along with annexation of the portion of the property outside the City limits . Commissioner Piland made a motion that the Planning Commission recommend appro- val to the City Council to change the zoning of the land owned by Cornett Lumber Company to M-2, General Industrial . Commissioner Novasad seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bitterling, yes ; Elbert, yes; Ellard, yes ; Mattey, yes; Novasad, yes ; Piland, yes . All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion, and the motion carried . Commissioner Piland made a motion that the Planning Commission recommend appro- val to the City Council that the remaining portion currently described as R-2, Residential Two-Family, that is not owned by Cornett Lumber Company be changed to R-1 , Residential Single-Family. Commissioner Ellard seconded the motion . Roll call vote: Bitterling, yes ; Elbert, yes ; Ellard, yes; Mattey, yes; Novasad, yes; Piland, yes . All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion, and the motion carried. Exhibit B (Snow Property, Grant Road) Mr. Hough stated that this involves 44 acres and was not necessary to fulfill residential requirements of the City's overall plan. The Planning Commission agreed that this property would remain outside the Urban Growth Boundary. Exhibit C (Mount Pitt Co. ) This property is currently within the County, which would like it to remain agricultural . Mount Pitt Co. would like it to be zoned M-2, General Industrial . After brief discussion, the Planning Commission decided to leave the zoning as is since annexation is not forthcoming at this time. Exhibit D (Bohnert Property) The Planning Commission agreed that no action would be taken on this property at this time as it is not within the City. Exhibit E (Boes Subdivision) The Boes Subdivision is included in the proposed Urban Growth Boundary; there- fore, the Planning Commission agreed that no action on their part was necessary at this time. Commissioner Elbert made a motion of recommendation to the City Council , as initiated by Ordinance No. 1486, for a legislative change in the City's Compre- hensive Land Use Plan and Urban Growth Boundary as approved this evening regarding zone changes requested by Cornett Lumber Company presented as Exhibit A. A second to the motion was made by Commissioner Piland. Roll call vote: Planning Commission Meeting March 1 , 1983 City Council Chambers Page 5 Bitterling, yes ; Elbert, yes; Ellard, yes; Mattey, yes; Novasad, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion, and the motion carried. A recess was called at 8:40 p.m. Chairman Frederick called the meeting back to order at 8:50 p.m. A. Public Hearing for the Planning Commission to consider adoption of pro- posed major revisions to the City's Zoning Map. Chairman Frederick read Public Notice from Mayor Jones announcing the three scheduled Public Hearings to consider the adoption of proposed major revi- sions to the City 's Zoning Map before the Citizens Advisory Committee on February 22, 1983, the Planning Commission on March 1 , 1983, and the City Council on March 17, 1983, which is currently being published in the Medford Mail Tribune. Chairman Frederick asked if there were any conflicts of interest among the Planning Commissioners . None were expressed. , Ron Hough pointed out on the proposed changes to the Zoning ,Map: approxi- mately eight parcels south of Pine Street for one block along the west side of Freeman Road, which is to be changed from R-3 to C-4 zoning; the Cascade Hospital property on Bush Street, which is to be changed from R-1 to C-2(M) ; and the Cornett Lumber Co. property on Front Street to be changed to M-2 along with the small portion to the south not owned by the lumber company to be changed to R-1 . Chairman Frederick asked if there was anyone present who would like to speak in favor of the proposed major revisions to the City 's Zoning Map in general or as it applies to the Urban Growth Boundary, and declared the Public Hear- ing open. Daniel Thorndike came forward again on behalf of Cornett Lumber Company in order to go on record as in favor of the zone change to M-2 from Class B Nonconforming Use for the Cornett Lumber Property. Chairman Frederick asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the proposed major revisions to the City's Zoning Map in general or as it applies to the Urban Growth Boundary. No one came forward and Chairman Frederick declared the Public Hearing closed . After a brief discussion, the Planning Commission having discussed all the proposed changes in depth previously, a motion was made by Commissioner Elbert of recommendation to the City Council for a legislative change in the City's Zoning Map, as initiated by Ordinance No. 1486, as presented to include zone change for Cornett Lumber property as approved previously at this meeting. Commissioner Ellard seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bitterling, yes ; Elbert, yes ; Ellard, yes ; Mattey, yes; Novasad, yes ; Piland, Planning Commission Meeting March 1 , 1983 City Council Chambers Page 6 yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion, and the motion carried. Mr. Hough called the Planning Commissioners ' attention to the Central Point/ Jackson County Urban Growth Boundary and Policy Agreement, which outlines policies for urban level development and jurisdiction . Two policies have been changed the most: No. 7 - In regard to the Seven Oaks Interchange, the City wants assurance from the County that it will not develop the interchange on its own, and the County wants assurance from the City that it will keep the interchange rural until the City expands out that far; No. 9 - The City is assuring the County that, although the 88 acres of Harry & David orchards is to remain within the City's Urban Growth Boundary, the City will not consider these lands urbanizable until at least 1995. This will also please the Land Conservation Development Commission. Commissioner Ellard made a motion to recommend acceptance to the City Council of the Central Point/Jackson County Urban Growth Boundary and Policy Agree- ment as presented. Commissioner Bitterling seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bitterling, yes ; Elbert, yes; Ellard, yes; Mattey, yes ; Novasad, yes ; a Piland, yes. All ofthe Commissioners voted in favor of the motion, and the motion carried. C. Study of street design for Snowy Butte area . Don Paul presented a partition proposal by building contractor, Jim Cochran. Mr. Cochran is in the process of purchasing some land in the Snowy Butte area and is before the Planning Commission to determine what he can do as far as partitioning the land for residential building. Mr. Paul referred to Municipal Code Section 16.12.020, Creation of Ways for Subdivisions , which does not allow the creation of more than two lots where flag lots are involved . Ron Hough presented a map showing a concept of road and lot design in the Snowy Butte area that may occur in the future. The Planning Commission is being asked to deliberate on whether future building in the Snowy Butte area should have to adhere to a certain layout such as the one presented by Mr. Hough, or should each project be handled on an individual basis. Mr. Cochran came forward and stated that at first he was planning to divide the parcel in question into two pieces, but found out that he would not be able to make a lot deeper than 2-1/2 times the width of the frontage. He liked the map presented by Mr. Hough, but stated he does not feel that the development of his property should be contingent on what the adjacent property owners do with their properties . He also expressed his concern as to what effect an overall plan for the area would have on the existing houses in the area. He also stated that City Administrator Kucera expressed his concern about the feasibility of sewer in the area, and Mr. Cochran measured it to find that .the elevation was adequate for sewer. Planning Commission Meeting March 1 , 1983 City Council Chambers Page 7 Considerable discussion ensued concerning different ideas and possibilities for Mr. Cochran's request. It was decided that Mr. Cochran would get together with Don Paul to develop a lot design that would comply with the City's zoning ordinance, and reappear before the Planning Commission at a later date. Commissioner Ellard made a motion to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m. Commissioner Novasad seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bitterling, yes ; Elbert, yes ; Ellard, yes; Mattey, yes ; Novasad, yes ; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion, and the motion carried. Commissioner Elbert was excused to go to work. D. Public Hearing for the Planning Commission to decide on a Conditional Use Permit to allow manufacturing and selling of formica counter tops in a C-5 zone in a building located at 820 South Front Street in the City of Central Point. Don Paul summarized staff report dated February 22, 1983, pointing out that Mr. Whittle had paid the necessary fees to have the required fire hydrants ' installed at the site. The hydrant installation is scheduled for the week of March 21 , 1983. Don Paul reviewed the following exhibits : A. Letter dated February 7, 1983 to Mr. Whittle; B . Letter dated February 10, 1983 to Mr. Whittle; C. Application for Conditional ,Use Permit completed by Mr. Whittle; D. Responses by Mr. Whittle to requirements of Conditional Use Permit; E. Notice of Public Hearing published in the Medford Mail Tribune. Chairman Frederick asked if there were any conflicts of interest among the Planning Commissioners and none were expressed. Mr. Thomas E. Whittle came forward to address the Planning Commission. He stated that the building was originally constructed. to conform to different zoning and now the zoning has been changed to C-5, which is limiting usage. It is his contention that his property falls into a "grey area" and he requests that it be broadened so that it will not be so difficult for him to rent his remaining space. Mr. Whittle also expressed that he felt staff should be able to make these type of decisions. Mr. Whittle stated, in reference to his Conditional Use request tonight, that he felt he had covered it adequately in his application. Commissioner Ellard stated that the Planning Commission discussed this at the last meeting and determined that it most closely resembled Item S ., Manu- facturing for On-Premises Sales , Municipal Code Section 17.46.030, Condi- tional Uses in a C-5 zone, and Commissioner Novasad made a motion that the Conditional Use Permit be granted on this basis. Commissioner Ellard seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bitterling, yes ; Ellard, yes; Mattey, yes ; Novasad, yes; Piland, yes . All of the Commissioners voted in- favor of the motion, and the motion carried. Planning Commission Meeting March 1 , 1983 City Council Chambers Page 8 Mr. Whittle asked if he could initiate preparation of the building for tenants before the fire hydrants were actually installed. Don Paul stated that the Business License could not be issued until after the City Council accepts tonight 's Planning Commission minutes at the next City Council Meeting. Chairman Frederick advised Mr. Whittle to limit his tenants to those who can comply with the C-5 zoning until such time that a change in the present Zoning Ordinance would allow a broader range of occupancies . MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Golding asked the Planning Commission if they would recommend to the City Council the annexation of the Cornett Lumber Co . property that is outside the City limits . There was a general consensus of agreement among the Planning Commissioners that this annexation should take place. Don Paul stated that the Mayor and Council had decided that the Planning Commission will meet only once a month on the first Tuesday, and that City Council will meet once monthly on the third Thursday. Commissioner Ellard asked about the study session for the Planning Commission that had been discussed at a previous meeting. Don Paul said it was post- poned so that the Mayor would be able to attend, and hopes that it will be scheduled within a month or so. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Ellard made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Piland seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bitterling, yes ; Ellard, yes ; Mattey, yes; Novasad, yes; Piland , yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion, and the motion carried . Chairman Frederick adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m.