HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 7, 1978 Planning Commission Meeting
March 7 , 1978
7 : 30 P . I .
Meeting called to order by Chairman Don Banks . Roll call found the
following Commissioners present : Emery, Halley, Hillyer , Mann ,
McManama, Loveland and Banks . Absent being Commissioner Messmer.
Others present were City Administrator Kucera, City Attorney Carter;
Bldg . Inspector Ritchey, Secretary Stamper and several interested
citizens .
Minutes for February 21st meeting were submitted for approval ; under
Old Business Snow Annexation , page 1 fifth line down — Commissioner
Mann questioned the figure of 4, 723 people and U. S .D . A , soil report.
Short discussion and motion to approve with corrections to "people
figure" if needed , made by Member Hally, seconded by Member Mann .
Motion carried .
Correspondence received and read into record a letter from Southern
Pacific answering City ' s query about cost of construction on main line
track. The letter gave a figure of $300 , 000 . per mile excluding any
crossing , signalling, or gate equipment.
Old Business
Robert Blanton, engineer for Alleman & Christianson for Suburban
Subdivision of 43 lots residential and 3 lots multi—family for con-
struction at 882 Hopkins Road for Preliminary Plat Review was present .
Staff report presented by City Admin. Kucera with City ' s recommendations.
Blanton questioned elimination of Lot 12 , stated Subdivider of land
was part of Prelim. Plan proposed and not the bldgs , construction as
recommended in the Staff Report . Stated Subdivider followed the
Subdivision Ord. for R-3 Zones with adequate sq. feet for all lot sizes,
and that Interceptor and drainage plans are already prepared. (See
report) City Admin . Kucera reported on Public Works Committee Meeting
of Feb . 23rd; school impact , recommended all streets, intersections ,
curbs and gutters CDnst , to City specs . & flood plain picture. , Water-
lines and hydrants were approved by the City Fire Department said Kucera .
Engineer Blanton read Mr. Alleman ' s letter of 2/21/78 into record;
13. 55 acres with 490 living units allowed. 230 units were planned or
47% of land used. HUD or Farmer' s Loan Bank financing would allow
440 units. Presented 3 diagrams showing bldgs . and parking arrange-
ments to the Commission .
City Admin . Kucera then presented a Staff Report dated 3/02/78
recommending 1 . elimination of Lot 12 from Prelim. or rearrangement ,
2 . Construct townhouse type buildings . .Mare favorable for asthetic
reasons and acceptable to area, 3. Suburban Drive; catch basin at
angle for proper street drainage, 4. Make recommended changes to Plat
as shown with 16" Medford Water line; Developer to pay all casts and
B . C . U .S , A . assessments by withdrawal and perhaps a joint—use agreement. '
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Blanton responded saying Lot 12 , because of shape would be unfeasible
A to re—arrange ; cost of construction , another street and value of land .
The R-3 zone does allow for higher density living ; same for utilities .
Architectural motif requirement is uncalled for as this is not an
architectural review board, and item #4. Subdivider has followed all
ordinance requirements — to change Lot 12 for a "re—arrangement"
to satisfy the Staff report would possibly leave unusable strip of land
or not meet the lot depth requirements . He then submitted revised plans
and posted on wall . Storm sewer, water and sewer requirements were shown
on revised plat had already been considered by Developer. Flood plain
map for drainage showing 4 tributaries and their flow . Developer would
consider const . of culvert to east (after permission of propertyowner)
and proposal to connect to 30" pipe owned by Tom Malot to divert in a
westerly direction . Blanton continued, stating Developer would pay
assessments to B .C . U . S . A . and that monies have already been set aside
for a large collectable drainage system for storm drains and he would
work this out with Jackson County Public Works Supt. Bill Gaddis .
Discussion of size for 60 ' right of way with 100 ' radius curve at north
end of Lot 12 going easterly ; width of private driveway off Hopkins and
curb construction and if unused lots would be sold off .
Chairman Banks inquired of City Attorney Carter if the City could require
Developer to include the long flag lot on westerly portion as part of
development . Carter replied that this Commission could or could not
make such requirement. Commissioner Mann questioned ingress & egress
of Fire Dept . equipment on portion where townhouses are to be constructed;
2-12 ' lanes and the radius required on north end. Blanton stated
Developer would comply . Commissioner Halley questioned lack of 3 frontages
on Exhibit at back curve of n .w. portion . Blanton explained a "draftsman"
error . Commissionmember Emery stated he would rather see Lot 12 as part
of Subdivision than as a separate flag lot . Halley said Lot 12 would not
have room for 12 ' street lanes plus curbs and sidewalks and gutters (the
private driveway) . Chairman Banks answered the Commission could not
require these if it was a private driveway on private property . Engineer
Blanton explained that Flag Lot 12 was planned for elderly living and
the traffic would be less than average ; the street could be planned for
24 ' traffic flow.
Motion made by Mann to not approve the Preliminary Plat on basis of
Flat Lot 12 and when recommended changes are incorporated , the Developer
to re—submit . Motion seconded by Halley . Roll call vote ; all "Ayes"
with exception of Commissioner Emery who abstained .
Snow Annexation
Opening remarks by City Attorney Carter quoting Land Use decision and
use of Fasano—type zone change procedure guidelines ; and the responsi-
bility for the burden of proof provided by those applicants and Findings
of Fact would be determined by this Commission ; 1 . this land is outside
of City Limits , 2 . City does not have approved Urban Growth Boundary ,
3. Procedure by L .C .D . C . must be followed . . . this Commission to follow
the Comprehensive Plan Planning Goals (LCDC) copies passed to each member .
Goal 3 — Agricultural Lands was item of Exception . Commission to deter-
mine if all areas are met ; compatibility for future use, long term use
be applicable for locale, use other than provided for ; and the Commission
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will satisfy this portion of the Planning Goals. Question from Dann
to Atty. Heisel (Opponent Atty. ) of what properties would be served
by B .C .V . S . A . proposed trunk line . Atty. Heisel did not know. City
Admin . Kucera said line would run along Jackson Creek, crossing Taylor
and westerly to Grant Road to Westside School area. Another question
of how many to be served , answer 19 , 000 was quoted ! Atty . Heisel did
not know. Question of water availability to be answered later in
proceedings by Admin . Kucera.
Findings as submitted offered by City Admin. Kucera; 1 . copy of item 2
(in red) Land Use Planning , 2 . Comments by Atty . Heisel passed to
each and read aloud for the record . (See letter) . City is obligated
to provide — in answer to Item 2 of letter , and #5 , we will have to go
to an Exceptions form of answer. No questions from Commissioners on
the Heisel document.
Next document presented by Admin. Kucera was Proponent Atty. R . Stark ' s
findings and read aloud (see attached) . The Staff finds no basic ob-
jection to the document said Mr. Kucera. Next was handed out a City
building permit summary and Soil ' s conservation map prepared by the
Jackson County Planning Staff .
In answer to earlier query, Item 7 of report — water facilities ; water
facilities will be available through 'City water facilities . Item B —
Water supply adequate through Lost Creek Dam , #9 — 6" water main with
8" through City . Item 10 — Fire hydrant capacity from adjacent subdivi-
sion 'the water capacity is inadequate at present . 10° water line , if
constructed, still will not provide an adequate supply. Item 11 —
Agricultural lands already discussed. Item 12 Sewer Interceptor ;
2 year plan by B . C . V . S . A . for potential buildout capacity as the
density criteria ; the parcels involved are about 1 acre per parcel on
map . Item 13 — Police personnel Present 10 officers and L .E .A .A . assess
their own needs for what is required — but felt that present coverage
inadequate said fir. Kucera.
Item M of Proponent ' s document — School District 6 reports of need of
new Westside School at present population figures and Board projected
in 3-5 years . District feels that in a lifetime the need for construc-
tion of schools can catch up as school figure of 1. 5 students per
household. Subdivision development would have to be a school bond
issue and City unable to determine if this would be accomplished.
Item N — Report by City staff by fir. Kucera states Snow property is
included in Urban Growth Boundary and Administrative Rules were read
again on Commission discussion of L .C . D . C . rules, Exception route and
our Land Use Plan as adopted by Council . Question of tediousness of
going over each item . . . item by item as necessary. City Atty . Carter
said it was the only way to handle each area in order to arrive at
Findings .
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March 7 , 1978
aCommissioner Waldron stated he did not feel that at this time the City
needs this property and will make hardships on some of the small property
owners and does not like to see islands created . Commissionmember Mann
stated that water is not available at present. Member Emery stated that
citizen involvement to him means anyone 300 feet from the proposed annexa-
tion - after Mann inquired of citizen involvement in that area; Emery
feels the Commission has the responsibility to the other citizens and
not just the propertyowners involved in the Snow Annexation , other citizens
in Jackson County . Commissionmember Emery feels we should limit our
concerns at the present time to just our people per our ordinances ,
City Atty . Carter said that the City ' s obligation on annexations was to
notify propertyowners in an annexation matter of those concerned by
written notice. Member Hillyer felt we need a positive response by
citizens from outside our immediate vicinity.
Exceptions to Goal A - Item 3 - was taken after lengthy discussion of
Findings were : Economical standards , locked into boundary .available land
should be ready for City expansion , up to propertyowners to use land as
they determined. More discussion, motion made and seconded to allow Exception to
Goal 3 of Item A...vote that Proponent did show burden of rp oof - 7; Did not show burden
of proof - 1. Item B...vote by show of hands - Proponent did comply - Unanimous. Item
C...by show of hands vote - Proponent has not rp oved point - 7; and did comply - 1.
Item D...show of hands vote - Proponent,has not rp oved - 5; did prove - 1.
Because of lenthiness of Findings yet to be reconciled, motion made by Halley to adjourn
A to a special meeting for March 14, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. and Snow Annexation to be only
order of business. Motion seoonded by Member Emery and carried.
After short recess the meeting reconvened.
Old Business (continued)
Request for Conditional Use at 990 So. Front Street and request of legal opinion by
City Atty. Carter was next order of business, and explained to all attending. A non-
conforming use from former professional use to real estate building. Reading Item D
of Ordinance 17.56.010; deals with 2 uses where it was only allowed a singular use
before. Applicant James Freeman explained request for Mrs. Freeman occupying desk and
phone - very little personal contact and much less than a real estate salesman in the
extra office. Mr. Freeman stated it would be wutilization of something already there,
i.e., office space. Motion made by Waldron to allow the use of office space for the
requested use, second by Member Loveland. Roll call vote all in favor with exception
of Member Emery who had left the room and not present during voting.
Requestion of petitioners Ernest & Pat Himmelman for 1068 Review of construction of a
tri-plex at 123 North Second Street, J.C. Map 37 2W 3DD, Tax Lot 7200, Block 12 of
Original Town. Because of lateness of hour, Petitioner had left meeting and was not
present. Tabled to the March 21, 1979 regular meeting of the Planning Commission.
Petitioner will be contacted of the re-schedule.
New Business
Dalton Ellis petit oa for preliminary plat approval and a 1068 Review of 7 unit apart-
ment constructed at 162 Glenn Way, J.C. map 37 2W IOAC - Block 1 of Yocum Addition;
Lots 8 and 9. Applicant was represented by Wayne Crompton. Staff report presented by
Bldg. Inspector Ritchey for permitted use in the R-3 zones. A new fire hydrant to be
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constructed adjacent to this property; curbs, gutters and sidewalks will be re- 1
quired as well as driveway aprons. Discussion. Recommendations of 2' overhang;
"eyebrow" added to buildings on sides where no balconies are planned; elevation of
front unit must be done for compensation of flood plain in that area; landscaping
as drawn; if existing house on property will be used as part of complex then it
must be brought up-to U.B.C. standards. More discussion. Motion by Emery for off-
site street improvement along'Gl ,nn Way length' of property be done by Developer of
property and to reimburse Stonecreek Developere'if required, second by Mann. Roll
call vote, carried unanimously.
Commissioner Halley made motion to accept the Staff report with their' recommenda
tions, seconded by Andy, Loveland. By roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried
unanimously.
Next item of New Business was request of Gary Yost and John Blair as applicants for
subdivision'construction at area near 10th"and Laurel Streets in the `Patterson Sub-
division; J.C. 'map 37"2W 2CB Tax Lot 7301 for Preliminary plat'review. 'Because of
lateness of hour the Applicants requested to be reset to March 21, 1978- regular
business meeting. Motion to reset this matter was made by Commissioner Emery, s
seconded by Mann. All in favor, the motion carried.
Request for Minor Petition by Wayne Van Wey for property located at 260 No. Fifth,
J.C. map 37 2W 3DA Lots 3 and 4 of Tax Lot 11900>in Block 56 of Original Town. Staff
report made by Inspector Ritchey and diagram?tpassed to each member of the Commission
meets all codes required for Minor Petition. Discussion. Motion made by Emery,
second by Halley to allow Minor'Petition of this property. Roll call vote, all
in favor, the motion carried.
No further business, motion by Member Emery second by Waldron to adjourn. Motion
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:46 P.M.
Planning Commission Secretary
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Planning Commission Report of Meeting held March 7, 1978
To: Mayor Jack Snook and City Council
From: Don Banks, Chairman, Central Point Planning Commission
Subject: Report of Meeting held March 7, 1978
Old Business
1. Suburban Subdivision - 43 lots residential & 3 multi-family
for construction at 882 Hopkins Road, Tax Lot 1600 of J.C.
map 37 2W 11A - Robert Blanton representing applicant.
Preliminary plat review denied because of Flag Lot #12
irregularities. Changes were suggested to representative on
staff report and City requirements.
2. Snow Annexation - Findings of Fact Reports were presented by
City Admin. Dave Kucera to Commissioners using Procedures as
outlined by L.C.D.C. and City Atty. Carter. Went into detail
item-by-item. The matter was not resolved because of length of
Reports. Has been rescheduled to a Special Meeting to be held
on March 14th at 7:30 P.M.
3. Second use with a Non-Conforming use (Conditional Use granted 2/07/78)
of professional bldg. at 990 So. Front Street by applicant James
Freeman who has established a real estate office there, to allow
Mrs. Esther Freeman (wife) to conduct a business operation at
same locale using office desk and phone as a supplier for printing
& copying supplies; will not conflict with present use of bldg.
nor traffic pattern already existing.
4. E & Patricia Himmelman for 1068 Review for 123 No. 2nd Street for
triplex construction on TL 7200 Blk 12 of Original Town. Tabled
as applicant left meeting before request was an item of business.
New Business
1. D4 Ellis for preliminary plat of 7 unit apartments and 1068 Review
approved subject to staff recommendations including construction
of curbs, gutters and sidewalks; to be located at 162 Glenn Way,
Lot 8 & 9 of Yokum Addition, J.C. map 37 2W 10AC
2. Red Cedar Subdivision tabled to meeting of March 21st; applicants
Yost & Blair, subdivision to be located near No. 10th & Laurel Sts. ,
J.C. map 37 2W 2CB Tax Lot 7301.
3. Minor partition of 260 No. 5th St. , J.C. map 37 2W 3DA lots 3 & 4;
Tax lot 11900 of Block 56 Original Town. Approved. is scheduled
to March 21st for a 1068 Review. Applicant Wayne Van Wey.