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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 18, 1982 Planning Commission Minutes City Hall Council Chambers May 18, 1982 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Vice Chairman Garth Ellard called the meeting to order at 7:06 P.M. ROLL CALL Present were Commissioners Garth Ellard, George Freeman, Louise Novasad, Charles Piland, and Administrator Dave Kucera and Secretary Peggy Malos. Chairman Orrin Fredericks arrived at 7:10 P.M. Commissioners Christy and Himmelman were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 4, 1982 Planning Commission Meeting Commissioner Louise Novasad made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 4, 1982 meeting as written. Charles Piland seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Garth Ellard, yes; Louise Novasad, yes; and Charles Piland, yes. Commissioner George Freeman abstained from voting because he was-not present at the May 4th meeting. Motion carried. a CORRESPONDENCE No correspondence was brought before the Planning Commission at this meeting. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Dolores Taylor of 466 S. 1st Street, Central Point, .addressed the Planning Commission and stated that she and her husband had just discovered their property has been rezoned R-3, and added that her husband has a .radiator-repair business in back of their home. She explained that they had purchased their property originally because it was zoned commercial , as her husband wanted to have a business in their home. She added that properties all around them are zoned commercial , and she stated that she can't understand why their property has been re-zoned residential . She asked why they were not notified that their property had been re-zoned. Administrator Kucera explained the procedures of notification for zone changes, stating that if only one piece of property is changed then notice is given to the property owner; however, when a Legislative zone change takes place (when a good percentage of property in the City is changed) then notices are published in the Mail Tribune newspaper and notices are posted in the City Hall , Library, and Post Office. Mr. Kucera further advised that in the case of her property, the zone change appeared in the newspaper for three months .prior to the change. The administrator explained to Mrs. Taylor that two years ago the City adopted a Comprehensive Plan, and one requirement .was that the zoning regulations match the Comprehensive Plan, and this work was done by Ron Hough, Contract Planner for the Rogue Valley Council of Government. The administrator informed Mrs. Taylor that the zone change was done for the entire City; a certain amount of acres alloted to Residential , and a proportionate amount allotted to Commercial . Page 2 Planning Commission Meeting May 18, 1982 Mrs. Taylor then asked what she could do to have her property again zoned commercial , stating that she definitely intended to pursue this matter until her property is zoned commercial . The administrator next advised that there are three ways in which to change zones, and they are as follows: 1 . Applicant pays fee and fills out Application. 2. Planning Commission passes Resolution of Intent to Change. 3. City Council passes Resolution of Intent to Change. Chairman Orrin Fredericks arrived at 7:10 and presided over the remainder of the meeting. Chairman Fredericks advised Mrs. Taylor that neighborhood support carries a lot of weight, and therefore, he advised her to enlist the support of all 'her neighbors within a radius of 200 feet of her property line, as these neighbors would all be notified of any intent to change the zone. Commissioner George Freeman then informed Mrs. Taylor that one of the. reasons all of the property on her side of the street was zoned residential was to prevent "spot" zoning. He encouraged her to contact her neighbors and have them , write letters to the Planning Commission showing their support, and requesting the Planning Commission to pass a Resolution of Intent to Change Zone. BUSINESS Approval of Planned Unit Development Plan and Final Plat THE MEADOWS Administrator Kucera presented Resolution #55, A Resolution Approving the Final Development Plan and Final Plat for The Meadows, a Planned Unit Development. Commissioner Freeman advised that the Resolution should read September 16, 1981 , and not 1982, as written. — The Administrator next presented Exhibit 1 , Findings of Fact and Conclusions, which included a Final Development Plan Narrative, and the following attached exhibits: Exhibit A. Final Plat Exhibit B. Typical Lot Layout Exhibit C. Elevations and perspective drawings Exhibit D. Conditions, Covenants, Restrictions and Bylaws Exhibit E. Resolution #365, A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Development Plan for "The Meadows", a Planned Unit Development. Page 3 Planning Commission Meeting May 18, 1982 Administrator Kucera pointed out that Exhibit D, Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions, contains Article IX, which deals with easements . Mr. Michael LaNier, a representative of The Meadows, was introduced by the administrator, and he then addressed the Planning Commission. Chairman Orrin Fredericks asked if the monuments had been set, and Mr. LaNier advised that they had been. Garth Ellard inquired as to whether all the structures would be modular, and Mr. LaNier answered that they would not all be modular, but that currently the majority of the structures are. In answer to a question from Commissioner Ellard about whether the bike paths have been developed, Mr. LaNier stated that some, but not all , have been. Commissioner Freeman asked if restrictive barriers have been put in the walk- ways, and Mr. LaNier advised that this is the responsibility of the Home Owner's Association, and if there are any problems, they will be taken care of by them. Orrin Fredericks asked if the area of excavation around Mingus Creek was designed for a 100 year flood plane, adding that more than once he has seen Mingus Creek 0 over-flow across Freeman Road, so he is concerned. Mr.LaNier advised that he did not have the answer to this, but.would certainly call it to the attention of the engineer, and make sure he is aware this area has flooded in the past. Mr. LaNier advised that the original concept of The Meadows was to- build mobile homes that people could buy or rent, and the people currently living in these homes are renters, but they will be given two options under the PUD. They may continue to rent, with no pressure being exerted to purchase, or they may have the option of purchasing if they desire. Mr. LaNier stated that the concept of Planned Unit Development came about primarily because of financing problems, advising that you cannot get long term financing unless you own the land the building rests upon, but that if you purchase the land you are then qualified for financing through F.H.A. and the Veterans Administration. Garth Ellard asked if the City would be responsible if the small culverts were to become blocked, and Mr. LaNier advised that the City doesn't have any responsi- bility other than what they would wish to accept in terms of any facilities inside The Meadows, as the sewer, water, and storm drains are all the responsibility of The Meadows. Mr. LaNier further advised that if any work were done by the City it would be on a contractual basis only. Mr. LaNier was thanked for appearing before the Planning Commission and he in turn thanked the Administrator and the Planning Commission for allowing him to appear. Page 4 Planning Commission Meeting May 18, 1982 Garth Ellard made a motion to approve. Resolution #55, a Resolution .Approving the Final Development Plan and Final Plat for The Meadows, a Planned Unit Development, as corrected. Commissioner Piland seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Ellard, yes; Novasad, yes; Freeman, yes; Piland, yes. All in favor. The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT George Freeman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Garth Ellard seconded the motion. All in favor. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M. t