HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - February 3, 1987 City of Central Point
Planning Commission Meeting
February 3, 1987 - 7:00 p.m.
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Chairman Ellard called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present were Chairman Garth Ellard and Planning Commissioners Reed Barlow,
Ginger Bitterling, Orrin Frederick, Jerry Mattey, Robert Matthews, and Chuck
Piland. Also present were City Administrator David Kucera, Fire Chief/Building
Official Don Paul, and Secretary Maureen Tanhoff.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Piland made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 13,
1987 special Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Frederick seconded the
motion. Roll call vote: Barlow, yes; Bitterling, yes; Frederick, yes; Mattey,
yes; Matthews, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of
the motion and the motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
There were none at this meeting.
BUSINESS
Presentation by Ron Hough, Senior Planner with Rogue Valley Council of Govern-
ments, on proposed amendments to minimum lot size requirements
Mr. Hough came forward and summarized his staff report dated February 3, 1987.
He stated that the purpose of this report is to address interest that has been
expressed to change lot size requirements in an effort to encourage development
in Central Point. Mr. Hough expressed his concern that there may not be suffi-
cient amenities available in Central Point to attract higher value housing. He
presented a map he developed outlining different zoning densities within the
City presently. Mr. Hough also suggested that another zoning amendment the
City may want to consider would be to designate the zoning of the Bear Creek
Greenway as BCG. Discussion followed regarding the requirements of the Land
Conservation and Development Commission.
Mr. Hough stated that the City could offer other incentives to developers such
as reduced street width, lower fees, etc. Commissioner Frederick suggested
that developers be encouraged to use natural streams in a positive manner when
they flow through subdivisions. Streams could be developed as an enhancement
near homes.
Mr. Hough stated that he could prepare a similar report for the area east of
the freeway to be presented at the next Planning Commission meeting for review.
City of Central Point
Planning Commission Meeting
February 3, 1987 - 7:00 p.m.
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At that time it could be decided whether or not to prepare a resolution of
intent to amend the zoning ordinance.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Planning Commission at this time
to propose that the minimum lot size requirements within low density residen-
tial districts be R-1-6, R-1-8, R-1-10, and R-L (minimum 15,000 square foot
lots) , with the R-1-8 district being applied only to existing areas that were
originally built to that density.
MISCELLANEOUS
Local Planning Digest
Administrator Rucera stated that staff has received three copies of the Local
Planning Digest from the Bureau of Governmental Research and Service if any of
the Commissioners would like to review it.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Bitterling made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Mattey seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Barlow, yes; Bitterling, yes;
Frederick, yes; Mattey, yes; Matthews, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commis-
sioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried.
Chairman Ellard adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.