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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 6, 1982 Planning Commission Minutes City Hall Council Chambers July 6, 1982 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Chairman Orrin Fredericks called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Present were Commissioners Owen Christy, Garth Ellard, Orrin Frederick, Charles Piland, and Louise Novasad. Commissioner Pat Himmelman was absent. Also present were the Mayor, Don Jones , and Councilmember Donna Higginbotham. Staff present were Administrator Dave Kucera and Secretary Peggy Malos. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 15, 1982 Planning Commission Meeting Commissioner Christy made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 15, 1982 Planning .Commission Meeting as written. Commissioner Ellard seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Christy, yes; Ellard, yes; Novasad,'yes; Piland, yes. All in favor. The motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES No correspondence was brought before the Planning Commission at this meeting. No public appearances were made before this meeting. •Q BUSINESS - A. Zoning Ordinance Interpretation - Request to allow 'Pet Grooming in C-3 Zone, Richard and Sandra Hoskins , applicants Administrator Dave Kucera addressed the Planning Commission and explained that this is a request by a Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hoskins to be allowed to operate a Pet_Grooming business in a C-3 zone. The applicants, Mr. and Mrs. Hoskins, 2954 Tablerock Road, Medford, came forward and stated that they were there to answer any questions the Planning Commission might have of them. They stated that they are desirous of operating a pet grooming business in a building located at 321 E. Pine Street, Central Point, adding that it is an ideal -place for pet grooming. It was at one time used as a vacuum cleaner sales business and Mr. Hoskins stated that as recently as two years ago the property . next door to this location was used as a pet grooming business. Mr. Hoskins stated that the business would be open from 7:30 a.m, until 6:00 p.m. , that animals would be dropped off and left from two to three hours while being bathed, clipped, and generally groomed, and added that the traffic generated by customers would not cause problems and parking is already provided on the street. Mrs. Hoskins addressed the Planning Commission and stated that one of the reasons this is a good location -it because right across the street is a Veterinary Clinic, stating further that when clipping animals who are very often moving, it is very easy to cut an artery, thus requiring the immediate attention of a veterinarian. Commissioner Christy asked if they had any plans to board animals and the applicants answered that in no instance would an animal be boarded over-night. Page 2 Planning Commission Minutes July 6, 1982 Commissioner Ellard asked if the animals would be kept inside the building, and the applicants explained that they would be inside the building, in a cage, unless they were in a bath tub. Commissioner Piland stated that he was concerned about noise, and Mr. Hoskins advised that this would be no problem because the site is an enclosed cement building in a strip development complex, and the design and structure is such that any noise pollution would be minimized by the walls, the insulation from building's rear, and the interior working design. Commissioner Piland made a motion to authorize pet grooming to be allowed within an enclosed structure in the C-3 district as a Conditional Use. The use is not specifically named in the examples of allowed uses in the zone district, but pet grooming is of the same general type and a similar use to Pet Sales and related supplies, 17.36.030. The motion was seconded by Garth Ellard. Roll call vote: Christy, yes; Ellard, yes; Piland, yes; Novasad, yes . All in favor and the motion carried. B. Code Interpretation - Request to allow a modular home to be used as a sales office in C-5 Thoroughfare Commercial district. Administrator Kucera addressed the Planning Commission and stated that this is a request for a modular home. to be used as a sales office in C-5 district. The applicant, Mr. Kenneth Adolohson, 555 Freeman Road, Central Point, addressed ' the Planning Commission and stated that he is opening a business, Holiday Homes, which is a business of selling modular homes, at 790 S. Front Street, Central Point, and he would like to use a modular home as a sales office, as well as for demonstration purposes. He stated further that the modular home would be on a foundation, would be landscaped with low shrubs and bark, and would, from all appearances, look just like a permanent building, which it will be, unless some- one purchases it. The applicant informed the Planning Commission that since the modular homes are manufactured in Wilsonville,. and shipped from there, there will be no storage of modular homes on the site. He said it was his understand there is nothing in the Municipal Code covering modular homes, so he came to the meeting to get it clarified. Chairman Orrin Fredericks stated that he foresees no problems with a modular home being used as a sales office, adding that. he felt it would be an asset to the community. Garth Ellard stated that he finds no problem with the usage and felt also that it would be an improvement to the area. Owen Christv made a motion to allow manufactured home to be used as a manufactured home for retail sales office in the C-5 district as a permitted use. This use is not specified in this or any other district. Planning Commission also finds this ' use similar to real estate, insurance, contractors, and similar offices , and it is compatible with other uses in that zone, and it is within the intent of C-5 district. Garth Ellard seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Christy, yes; Ellard, yes; Piland, yes; and Novasad, yes.. All in favor. The motion carried. 2 - Page 3 Planning Commission Minutes July 6, 1982 MISCELLANEOUS Administrator Kucera presented plans for a produce walk-in cooler submitted by the management of the U-Market, an existing market at 507 S. Front, Central Point, and stated that the question before the Planning Commission is whether this should be reviewed as a site plan review, or a building permit issued by staff. Chairman Orrin Fredericks stated that Planning Commission sees no reason for a Site Plan Review. ADJOURNMENT Garth Ellard made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Owen Christy seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Christy, yes; Ellard, yes; Piland, yes ; Novasad, yes. All in favor. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:15. 3 -