HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 18, 1979 Planning Commission Meeting
City Ball Council Chambers
December 18, 1979
Meeting was called to order by Chairman McManama. Present were members
DeArmond, Hillyer, Misik, Nordby, Sorensen, Thelen and McManama. Also.
present were City Administrator Kucera, Building Official Ritchey and
Secty. Stamper.. Absent were members McPherson and Wilds (out of town).
Minutes of the November 20, 1979 and December 4, 1979 Meetings were approved
in motion by Nordby, second by Misik with correction of page 3 of December
4th Minutes to add r'second by Misik" in sixth paragraph (recommendation to
Council to passsresolution of intent to rezone Ashenberner property.
Correspondence:
1. Notice of Citizens, Advisory Committee meeting at Scenic Jr. High on
December 19th at 7:30 P.M.
2. CAM letter dated 12/07/79 regarding The Village Planned Unit Development
responding to Bldg. Official letter (see file). Density of R-1-8 in their
original application and accommodation of "Condominiums"; minimum "average"
criteria used before;. what method of measure were some of questions put to
Commission':,!Members by City Admin. Kucera. General discussion followed on
zone changes, impact study and flexibility of planning commission decisions
on a case-by-case request. ... zone is a zone, is a zone! .. . .and rule each
case on its own merits.
3. Government bulletin notification of surplus of the McCready House, a
National Historic structure that must be moved from its Central Point site.
Old Business
1068 Review for additional construction to the proposed warehouse at 820
South Front Street on J.C. map 37 2W 11CB involving Lots 4, 3 and part of 2
in Homestead Acres Eat. #1 by applicant Gary Whittle who was present in the
audience. Staff report presented by Bldg. Official Ritchey and plans dis-
played. The request to complete an additional 60 feet of warehouse and 2
office spaces. The original application had been reviewed by the Planning
Commission at their Nov. 6th, 1979 meeting with the matter of fire hydrant
placement still pending. Report from Fire Chief Penicook recommends instal-
lation of two hydrants at that address; 1 at or near north access driveway
and 1 at or near south access driveway. Discussion. Motion by Misik to
approve the 1068 Review for the additional construction of 60 more feet
warehouse space plus 2 offices at 820 South Front Street with recommendation
for hydrant placement as directed by Fire Department Chief. Second by
Thelen. Roll call vote. All members voting in the affirmative, the motion
carried.
Resolution of Intent to rezone the Ashenberner property to M-1 from R-3 on
South Amy Street, J.C. map 37 2W lOAA Tax Lots 5690,1 5700 and 5800 in Cook
sey's Addition was requested at Plann. Commission action at the December 4th
meeting. Background presented by City Admin. Kucera. Resolution document
studied by Commissioners present with some minor changes to be incorporated
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within the draft document. Motion by Misik, second by DeArmond to approve
Planning Commission Resolution #4 and forward to City Council for their action
on the matter of rezoning the Ashenberner properties. Roll call. Yes's by
DeArmond, Hillyer, McManama, Misik, Nordby, Sorensen and Thelen. All in favor
and carried. Secretary will make the minor changes are requested and forward
Resolution #4 (recommending rezoning from R-3 to M-1 for Robt. Ashenberner
property) to the City Council for their action.
New Business
Intent to change text of Non-Conforming Uses in the Municipal Code section 17.56
was next before Planning Commissionmembers. Document prepared by City Attorney
Carter tafter referral from Council/Planning Commission joint study session
meeting. Discussion on 'Intent of a Non-Conforming use' . . . Motion by DeArmond,
second by Misik to approve Resolution #5 to change the text of the non-conforming
uses and calling for public hearing at the Planning Commission level on February
5, 1980 meeting at 7:30 P.M. Roll call. All members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
Miscellaneous Matters
New printing of book "The Job of the Planning Commissioner" was given out to
members not already receiving it, with request that they be returned when
appointments expire.
0 Chairman McManama and Member Misik gave notice that their terms of office expire
December 31st. Secretary to prepare an availability list of interested persons
for Mayor to 'study prior to the December 27th Council meeting. Those present
were urged to submit names as soon as possible.
Chairman McManama announced he has received a request for a study session
following this meeting to study "Fences" and one would be held.
Discussion on current holiday season and the date of the next Planning Commission
meeting. Next regular meeting will be held January 15, 1980 at 7:30 P.M. and
would be the only meeting scheduled for January.
No further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Misik with second by Nordby.
All in favor and carried.
Meeting adjourned'at 9:10 P.M. to be followed by a Called Study Session.