HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 2, 1979 Planning Commission Meeting
January 2, 1979 - Central Point City
Fire Hall - Upstairs Meeting Room
Meeting opened by Secretary at 7:40 P.M. and roll call found members Emery, Hansen,
Mclianama, Messmer and newly-appointed members Hillyer, Nordby, and Thelen present
after receiving oath of office from Mayor Jack Snook prior to his release from
office, in Council Chambers and prior to start of this meeting! Absent were members
Loveland who reported ill, and Waldron. Also. present was Asst. Bldg. Inspector
John Allan and Secretary Stamper.
First order of business was election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman with endorsement
from new Mayor Del Curry.and the Council for Ben McMamama as the chairman-to-be be-
cause of his lengthy experience and service on the Planning Commission. Nominations
from floor for Ben McManama as Chairman and Paul Emery as Vice-Chairman were voted
upon and unanimously approved with all in favor. New Chairman of the Planning Com-
mission Ben McManama was seated to conduct the business of the evening.
Motion by Messmer, second by Finery to approve the Minutes of the December 5, 1978
and Minutes of the December 19, 1978 meetings as presented. Motion carried with
all in favor.
Correspondence was in the form of a City Valuation of Taxes from period 1968-69
through 1978-79 supplied by County Assessor's Office with request that Planning
Commission be aware of decline in percentages of commercial property valuations
. forwarded from Mayor Curry.
No Old Business -
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.New Business
Minor Partition request for Tax Lot 7000 of J.C. map 37 21V 3DA located at 728 /
Hazel Street, lots 2 & 3 of Block 69 Original Town by Louis & Mike Mahar. Appli-
cant Mike Mahar was present in the audience and gave explanation of the existing
lot and structures. Owner of property Gene Buckley was also present. Variance
needed for sub-standard lot frontages on both lots per Staff Report prepared by
R.J. Ritchey and presented by Asst. Bldg. Inspector John Allan. Discussion.
Motion by Emery to approve the Minor Partition request with lots having 55' front-
ages instead of 601 ; will conform to pre-existing lots in this zone with the major-
ity.containing 55' frontages; also existing buildings to be removed from center
lot line. Motion seconded by Hansen. Roll call vote found all in favor approving
the Minor Partition request but Chairman McManama, who abstained. Motion carried.
1068 Plan Review by Bldg. Official Allan for same property as above was read;
for construction of two 4-plexes at 724 and 728 Hazel Street. Staff report
states lot coverages and setback -at front and 1 side meet minimum requirements
for the R-3 zone per City Code; meets parking requirements, parking access from
Hazel Street only, with ample turn-around space to avoid backing onto street,
Developer to .provide proper curb cuts and sidewalks, water and sewer services are
available, all structures to be removed on both lots prior to start of construct-
ion; Developer to pay Park Dedication fee. of $800.00. :Question by Emery if fence
or screening required for this open courtyard-type presentation. Landscaping will
be low-lying planted area and small shrubs. Discussion on 18" overhang or 24"
overhang (as depicted on plans). Developer will have to move from 10' setback to
January 2, 1979 Plano. Commission Meeting
Upstairs, City Fire Hall Meeting Room
New Business (continued)
10'6" setback to be 25' from common court area to allow 24" overhang using
"shakes". Motion by Emery to approve the 1068 Plan Review per Staff report
and the recommendations listed. Seconded by Messmer. Roll Call. All in
favor, carried unanimously.
At this time outgoing Mayor Jack Snook appeared and spoke to Planning Com-
mission Members and thanked them for their support during his tenure in
office. Newly-sworn in Councilman of Ward II Dick IIalley (former Planning
Commission Chairman-thanked each and everyone present and pledged his full
support to the Planning Commission as a Councilmember.
Next order of business was scheduling of Conditional Use request at Tax Lot
10100; Lot 3 of Block 39 Original Town in�the R-3 zone by applicant Dale Van
Wey to convert residence to be used as professional offices and needing a
public hearing date to hear the matter. Conditional Use public hearing was
set for January 16, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. and all neighbors within 300' perimeter
will be notified as=well as notice published in- the newspaper, according to
Code.
Miscellaneous Matters
Mr. Bill Breeden, General Contractor was present regarding expansion program
of the First National Bank to construct an 8' x 18121 lunchroom for bank employ-
ees, at corner of alley and South Third Street as was shown in original plans '
under Bldg. Permit #1406 dated 5/22/74. Further legal description is J.C. map
37 21Y 2CC Tax Lot 5800 for 300 East Pine Street, Block 2 of Original Town; in
Fire Zone 1, and Zoned C-3 with Class B-2 Occupancy. Per Bldg. Official Allan,
fees of $92.00 have been paid. Staff report was read. Diesel tank at alley
and So. Third Street will have -to be moved from present location, and, becuase
of its age, replaced and installed elsewhere after plumbing permits and ap-
provals are granted by the State. Discussion. The 1068 Review was approved
in motion-by Messmer subject to Staff Report and payment of balance of fees,
State plumbing approval for relocation and installation of new diesel fuel
tank. Motion seconded by Nordby. By -roll call vote, all in favor and carried.
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Commissioner Messmer, in response to Tax Valuation history report, under
Correspondence above, requests contact be made with Mrs. Opal McCartney (J.C.
Assessor's Office) after March 1st for newer figures for 1978-79 year -as they
are in process of re-evaluation at the present time.
All Commissioners were reminded of the Work-Study Session with City Council
on January 4, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. to further resolve the B. Jensen property
problems with road right-of-way and easements.
No further business, motion to adjourn was made by Rillyer, second by IIansen.
All in favor, the motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.