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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 7, 1982 Planning Commission Meeting September 7, 1982 City Council Chambers MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Chairman Orrin Frederick called the meeting to order at 7 :10 P.M. ROLL CALL Present were Chairman Orrin Frederick and Commissioners Owen Christy, Jack Crumm, Virgil Elbert, Garth Ellard, Louise Novasad, and Charles Piland. Also present were Mayor Don Jones , City Administrator Dave Kucera, Fire Chief Don Paul , and Planning Commission Secretary Peggy Malos. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of August 17 , 1982 Commissioner Ellard made a motion to approve the minutes of August 17 , 1982 meeting as written. Commissioner Novasad seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Christy and Piland abstained from voting due to the fact that they were absent from the August 17, 1982 meeting. Crumm, yes; Elbert, yes; Ellard, yes; Novasad, yes. All commissioners in favor and the motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE Chairman Frederick read a letter written to Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Larson, 545 Fair- mount, Medford, advising them that the City Council would be reviewing the Planning Commission decision to allow a second hand store in a C-2 zone at 61 South 2nd St. , Central Point, and asking them to attend the City Council meeting September 9, 1982. PUBLIC APPEARANCES No public appearances were made at this Planning Commission meeting. BUSINESS A. Determination by Planning Commission on use of a building at 507 Front Street C-5 zone - Warren Kimmons , applicant Staff member Don Paul presented his Staff Report dated September 3, 1982, which stated that the applicant is requesting information concerning approval of a business license for property located at 507 South Front Street. The question arises as to whether the intended use more clearly defines a permitted use or a conditional use. The general nature of the business is sales of new as well as used items of varying degree. The means of purchase will be by both cash sales and bartering. While permitted uses in a C-5 zone include several retail outlets of varying degree, second hand items are described in Sec. 17.46.030 P, as Conditional uses. Mr. Kimmons also intends to utilize a part of the occupancy for meeting facility uses. The .Planning Commission is asked to determine whether staff should provide Mr. Kimmons with a Conditional Use packet orsimply provide him a business license. -1- Planning Commission Meeting September 7, 1982 Page 2 Mr. Warren Kimmons, the applicant, Orchard Home Drive, Medford, approached the commissioners and stated that the building in question is the Old Farmer's Electric building that joins U-Mark-It on Front Street, and it is approximately 7,200 sq, ft. in size. He stated that he is the owner of the Data .Exchange Group, a bartering membership group. He explained that the bartering service allows people to bring in items and put them on consignment at the store. Members of the exchange would be able to swap services and merchandise, and non-members would be able to pay cash for goods and services. The applicant further explained that the south side of the building will be a meeting room and the front of the store will be used for display. Commissioner Piland made a motion that Planning Commission considers this as meeting a Conditional Use, as the majority of the business will be used as a second hand store. Commissioner Ellard seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Christy, yes; Crumm, yes; Elbert, yes; Ellard, yes; Novasad, yes; Piland, yes. All commissioners in favor and the motion carried. B. Determination by Planning Commission on whether parakeet breeding is a similar and compatible use in a C-2 zone - Larry Fuerstenberg, applicant Don Paul presented his Staff Report, dated September 3, 1982, advising that the applicant has applied for a business permit to raise parakeets for breeding purposes and wholesale distribution. Permitted and Conditional uses do not address breeding and wholesale distribution directly. The Planning Commission is asked to make a determination as to whether or not the nature of Mr. Fuerstenberg's business is a similar or compatible use in a C-2 zone. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Fuerstenberg approached the commissioners and stated that they live at 123 N. 2nd Street, and this is the dwelling where they wish to breed and sell parakeets for wholesale distribution. Mrs . Fuerstenberg stated that this is primarily a hobby and as they breed the birds for "show" purposes, they desire to sell off the extra birds to help defray the cost of feed and also the cost of new breeding stock. She also stated that she has no plans to expand. Virgil Elbert questioned Mrs. Fuerstenberg about whether or not she intended to also sell supplies, and was informed by the applicant that she would not. Garth Ellard inquired about the feelings of the neighbors and was told that they are somewhat isolated by a garage on one side of the house, an apartment on the other, and an alley in the back, so it should be no problem to neighbors. Charles Piland asked if people would be coming to their dwelling to purchase birds and was informed that they would not be, and that the birds would be taken to shops to be sold. Mrs. Fuerstenberg stated that they want a business license so they will be recog- nized by the Bird Breeders Association and also so that they will know they are doing business legally. -2- Planning Commission Meeting September 7, 1982 Page 3 Charles Piland made a motion that the Planning Commission determines that raising parakeets would not be compatible with other permitted uses in a C-2 zone and therefore, a Conditional Use permit would be required. Garth Ellard seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Christy, yes; Crumm, yes; Elbert, yes ; Ellard, yes; Novasad, yes; Piland , yes. All commissioners were in favor and the motion carried. Chairman Frederick called for a 10 minute recess at 7:55 p.m. The meeting was brought back to order at 8:05 p.m. C. Review of Kingsland Manor Final Plat, Phase #1 City Administrator David Kucera addressed the commissioners and stated that the over-all request is to approve the final plat, phase #l , of Kingsland Manor, and this would include the following: 1 . Street lights of phase #1 2. Drainage, including Elk Creek 3. New Conditions 4 . Revised Plat 5. New owners Bill Katrinick, Vice President of Kingsland Manor, Keith Smith, Engineer for Kings- land Manor Subdivision and Robert Blanton, registered engineer, owner of Blanton Engineering, Medford, and aide to Keith Smith, approached the commissioners and stated that they were there to answer questions. Mr. Blanton first addressed the Planning Commission on the present status of the drainage situation in the Kingsland Manor area, and stated that at the present time the drainage facilities installed and planned for the Kingsland Manor Sub- division will technically handle a 100 year frequency storm problem. He indicated that any future development up-stream in Mingus Creek drainage basin and all areas draining to the area of Kingsland Manor Subdivision would surpass the capabilities of the present and proposed installations. His recommendation for future need would be to install a detention basin and ultimately another culvert of approximately 72" diameter should be installed under Interstate #5 to Bear Creek. Commissioner Piland was excused at 8:55 P.M. Mr. Bill Katrenick next addressed the Planning Commission about the high intensity lights that will be installed in Kingsland Manor Subdivision, stating that the bases have been installed and the power company has the poles ready for installa- tion and their recommendation is that they be installed on either side of Primrose or at the south side of Juanita, but that it is up to the Planning Commission to make the final decision. After a lengthy discussion on the pros and cons of where to install the lights, the Planning Commission decided they should be installed between lots 11 and 12, at the intersection of Primrose Drive and Hopkins Road in phase #1 , between lots 15 and 16 in phase #2, and between lots 40 and 41 in phase #3. -3 Planning Commission Meeting September 7, 1982 Page 4 Mr. Katrinick advised that the owners of Kingsland Manor Subdivision have incor- porated and the corporation is now registered with the state and is called the Rogue Valley Development Group, Inc. Commissioner Ellard made a motion to approve the final plat of Kingsland Manor, Phase 41 , as presented , with the changes in the lighting as recommended and with drainage plan as presented. Owen Christy seconded themotion. Roll call vote: Christy, yes ; Crumm, yes; Elbert, yes; Ellard, yes ; Novasad, yes; Piland, excused. All commissioners in favor and the motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS Suncreek - Approval of Extension Agreement Fire Chief Don Paul addressed the commissioners and stated that this is a request by Suncreek Subdivision to extend the time, by one year, in which they have to complete the improvements of the west side of Bursell Road west of Pittsview, between Hemlock and Libby. There are 15 lots involved. Commissioner Ellard made a motion that Planning Commission agrees to extend the complete date of improvements for Suncreek Subdivision for one year, accordingly, from September 1 , 1982 through November 15, 1983. Owen Christy seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Christy, yes; Crumm, yes; Elbert, yes; Ellard, yes; ' Novasad, yes; Piland, excused. All commissioners were in favor and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Christy made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Ellard seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Christy, yes; Crumm, yes ; Elbert, yes ; Ellard, yes; Novasad, yes; Piland, excused. The commissioners were in favor and the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 p.m. -4-