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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - January 5, 1988 City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting January 5, 1988 - 1:00 p.m. Page 1 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 Ginger Bitterling, Dave Gilmour, Karolyne Hugo, Jerry Mattey, Bob Matthews, and Chuck Piland. Also present were Administrative Assistant/Acting Building Official Randy Kugler, Pub- lic Works Director Larry Blanchard, Planner Wes Reynolds of Rogue valley Council of Governments, and Secretary Maureen Hansen. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES December 1 1987 Planning Commission Meeting Chairman Ellard noted a typographical error on page 5 of the minutes where it should be corrected to state "the majority" of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion regarding the fire escape request for 38 Oak Street instead of "all" in ' that the minutes reflect Commissioner Gilmour voted against the motion. Commis- sioner Piland made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 1, 1987'_-Plan- ning Commissioner meeting as amended. Commissioner Gilmour seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bitterling, yes; Gilmour, yes; Hugo, 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 Condsideration of a resolution to amend the Jackson Creek Neighborhood Develop- ment Plan Acting Building Official Kugler gave a brief background on this issue and summa- rized his staff report dated December 29, 1987. He explained that the Snowy Butte Lane Master Plan would be an amendment to the Jackson Creek Neighborhood Develop- ment Plan, and any proposed change to the Master Plan would be subject to the - approval of the property owners and the Planning Commission. Public Works Director Blanchard prepared the Master Plan based on the desires of the property owners in the Snowy Butte Lane area expressed at two neighborhood meetings held recently. He explained that the Master Plan is an agreement between the property owners in the area to preserve the rural condition of area by placing certain restrictions on development there. Also measures to control traffic flow , in the area are included in the Master Plan. City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting January 5, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. Page 2 Mr. Kugler read for the record a letter received January 5, 1988 from Mr. and Mrs. Pierce, Snowy Butte Lane property owners, stating that they are in favor of a culdesac being placed at the north end of Snowy Butte Lane at Timothy Street with access left at Beall Lane. Public Works Director Blanchard stated that the only properties in the area that would be allowed further development are that of the Pattersons who have plans for dividing their property into three more lots (two have already been created), and that of the Snooks who have requested the ability to divide their property into three more lots. The Snooks are limited, however, because access onto Snowy Butte Lane will be a problem. Any proposed development will have to be evaluated as to its impact on the Snowy Butte Lane Master Plan. Commissioner Piland asked if the storm sewer extends down from Timothy Street. Public Works Director Blanchard stated that the only lots that could tie into an adequate storm system would be those that abutt Griffin Creek, otherwise easements would have to be obtained. Acting Building Official Kugler stated that about 80% of the property owners in the Snowy Butte Lane area attended one of the neighborhood meetings regarding the . development of the Master Plan. Public Works Director Blanchard stated that the City Public Works Department` would determine when to install the culdesac at Timothy Street and traffic control signs based on the needs of the property owners. Commissioner Piland made a motion to approve Resolution No. 131, A Resolution Amending the Snowy Butte Lane Area Conceptual Development Plan Referred to as the Jackson Creek Neighborhood Development Plan, Planning Commission Resolution. No. 95. Commissioner Mattey seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bitterling, yes; Gilmour, yes; Hugo, yes; Mattey, yes; Matthews, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. Consideration_ of amendments Central Point Municipal Code Section 17 60 190 - Home Occupations Wes Reynolds, Planner with Rogue Valley Council of Governments, summarized the pro- posed amendments to the home occupation standards. Commissioner Gilmour asked if there was a follow-up procedure after a home occupa- tion permit is issued to assure the applicant remains in conformance. Mr. Kugler explained that the home occupation permits are subject to renewal on an annual basis and are reviewed accordingly. The City can also review the operation upon receiving complaints from neighbors. Commissioner Gilmour stated that he has reservations about allowing the use of car- ' ports as part of home Occupations as it could be unsightly to the neighborhood. Acting Building Official Kugler gave a background on how the need for the proposed amendments arose in order to allow homeowners who live in structures which exist City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting January 5, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. Page 4 Consideration of amendments to the offstreet parking standards for Central Point Municipal Code Section 17.64.040, G. , 6. and 7. Acting Building Official Kugler summarized his staff report dated December 29, 1987 and explained the situation that has prompted the proposed amendments. He explained that the requirements regarding the number of parking spaces seem overly strict to the point where development in commercial zones is inhibited. Mr. Kugler also informed the Commissioners that he bases his findings on his review of the City's requirements as opposed to the less stringent requirements of the 1985 Highway Design Manual. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed that some of the City's current parking requirements are too strict. Commissioner Mattey made a motion to amend Section 17.64.040, G. , 6. and 7. , to apply a net floor area standard instead of rg oss floor area, which concept is already applied under Section 17.64.040, G. , 1. ; and 17.64.040, G. , 7. , to read, "one space for each additional 150 square feet" instead of "one space for each additional 50 square feet." Commissioner Gilmour seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bitterling, yes; Gilmour, yes; Hugo, yes; Mattey, yes; Matthews, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. Assignment of nonconforming use/structure status to the Laurel Residential Care Facility located at 134 Laurel Street Acting Building Official Kugler summarized his staff report dated December 29, 1987 outlining the situation. He explained that should the Commission decide to designate this use and structure as nonconforming, they would be assuming that it was at one time a conforming use. Mr. Kugler added that an alternative would be to require the owners to apply for a conditional use permit which would be diffi- cult for the Commission to approve due to the owner's inability to comply with parking requirements. Mr. Kugler stated that the Laurel Residential Care Facility currently meets the State requirements for a care facility. Commissioner Piland made a motion to grant class "A" nonconforming use status to the Laurel Residential Care Facility located at 134 Laurel Street with the condi- tion that a 15-bed occupancy limit in the facility be imposed. Commissioner Mattey seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bitterling, yes; Gilmour, yes; Hugo, yes; Mattey, yes; Matthews, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS Storage of boilers at 162 North First Street - Betel Combustion tChairman Ellard informed staff of his concern over the fact that boilers are being stored out in the open in an unsightly manner at 162 North First Street when the owner agreed at a previous Planning Commission meeting to either remove the boil- , ers from the property or build a structure in which to enclose them. Mr. Kugler stated he would investigate the matter and report back to the Commission. City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting January 5, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. Page 3 as nonconforming uses in commercial zones the opportunity to operate businesses in their homes under the same guidelines and regulations as homeowners in residential zones. Following discussion the Commissioners agreed that the use of carports in home occupation situations should not be allowed. They also agreed that only family members living on the property be allowed as employees of the home occupation business. Commissioner Gilmour expressed concern about 30% of the dwelling being allowed for use as part of the business. Mr. Reynolds explained the reasoning behind this fig- ure which is fairly standard due to the fact that some homes are so small that 30% is allowed in order to have enough space for the business. Commissioner Piland made a motion to recommend approval of the amendment to Resolu- tion No. 130, a resolution recommending amendments to the text of the zoning ordi- nance,_ as proposed with the stipulations that 17.60.190, D. , 2. , contain the same language as 17.60.190, C. , 2. , eliminating the use of carports in home occupation situations; and the second sentence in 17.60.190, D. , 4. , be eliminated restrict- ing employment in home occupation situations to family members residing on the property. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion. Roll call vote: ' Bitterling, 'yes; Gilmour, yes; Hugo, yes; Mattey, yes; Matthews, yes; Ailand, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. Proposed amendments to Central Point Municipal Code Chapter 1.20 - Annexation Procedure and Chapter 1.24 - Public Hearing Procedures Planner Reynolds outlined and explained the proposed amendments to Chapter 1.20. He also summarized the revisions to Chapter 1.24 and stated that they were prompt- ed by revisions to the zoning code and legislative requirements recently enacted. Consideration of a resolution to allow ATV parts sales in a C-4 zone as a condi- tional use Acting Building Official Kugler summarized the issue and the proposed resolution that has been prepared at the direction of the Planning Commission at their meet- ing held December 1, 1987. Commissioner Matthews expressed his concern that allowing the application of ATV parts on the property could be a problem. Chairman Ellard explained that this resolution does not address the installation of parts and that it would be. ad- dressed on an individual basis as part of the conditional use application process. Commissioner Gilmour made a motion to pass Resolution No. 132, A Resolution Author- izing All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Parts Sales as a Conditional Use in a C-4 Zone. Commissioner Bitterling seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bitterling, yes; Gilmour, yes; Hugo, yes; Mattey, yes; Matthews, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. City of Central Point Planning Commission Meeting January 5, 1988 - 7:00 p.m. Page 5 Update - Fire escape request at 38 Oak Street Acting Building Official Kugler stated that he informed the property owner at 38 Oak Street of the Commission's decision to deny his request. Update - ATV operation on Freeman Road (Rusty McGrath) Acting Building Official Kugler informed the Commissioners that Rusty McGrath has not applied for a conditional use permit for his ATV business on Freeman Road and the code enforcement process will begin. Handout on making land use decisions Acting Building Official Kugler distributed copies of a handout on making land use . decisions that he thought might be helpful to the Commissioners. Council minutes Chairman Ellard asked that staff provide the Commissioners with copies of the City Council minutes. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Matthews made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Piland seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bitterling, yes; Gilmour, yes; Hugo, yes; Mattey, yes; Matthews, yes; Piland, yes. All of the Commissioners voted in favor of the motion and the motion carried. Chairman Ellard adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.