Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 18, 1978 Planning Commission City Hall Council Chambers April 4, 1978 Meeting Meeting called to order by Chairman Don Banks at 7:35 P.M. Roll call found the following Commissioners present: Emery, Halley, McManama, Mann, Messmer, Waldron and Chairman Banks. Absent was Commissioner Loveland; plus 1 vacancy. Others present were City Admin. Kucera, Seety. Stamper and a few citizens in the audience. (Loveland arrived at 7:45 P.M.) Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting of April 4, 1978 were approved after discus- sion of wording on motion concerning the Findings of Facts proposal on the Snow Annexation. Minutes are to reflect that the motion was made, seconded and carried "to accept the Findings of Facts proposal on the Snow Annexation as presented". Motion made for correction by McManama, seconded by Halley. All in favor, carried. Motion made by Waldron, seconded by Messmer to move the Snow Annexation Findings of Facts-Review as the last item of business on the agenda this meeting. Motion carried with an all in favor to review the. Findings of Facts as last order of business. A 1068 Review of the American Legion Hall proposed construction on Lot 12 in Block 3 of Oak Park Addition, J.C. map page 37 2W 3DC, Tax Lot 2800 for 311 North Front Street was represented by architect for the Legion Douglas Gray who was present. Staff report prepared by Bldg. Insp. Ritchey presented by City Admin. Kucera was read. Discussion. on parking area, doors on front side of building only, and if adequate heating and ventilation systems for the windowless 40 x 50 foot building. 0 The 1068 Review was approved with exceptions on Staff Report item 8 - No lands- caping plans submitted, and 9. Fire Marshall's report not yet available. Member Emery made motion to approve the 1068 Review subject to Fire Marshall's report and an approved landscaping Plan. Motion seconded by Member Waldron. Roll call vote found all in favor but Commissioner Loveland who abstained because of late arrival. Red Cedar Subdivision Minor Partition request by applicants John Blair and Gary Yost was next, order of business and both were in the audience. A proposed subdivision to be located near North Tenth and Laurel Streets on Tax Lot 7301 of J.C. map page 37 2W 2CB. Staff report (prepared by Bldg. Insp. Ritchey) was read by City Admin. Kucera into the record. (See staff report. Discussion.held on street improvements for curbs, gutters and sidewalks for Tenth Street and Laurel Street and completion of Tenth Street with a Local Improvement District prior to sidewalk construction by developers on their propertyline on Tenth Street. Mr. Blair questioned moving the sewer line (item 2 of Staff report) versus granting a right-of-way easement to the City; stated a deed would be given for the sewer line easement, duly recorded, to the City and only allow the 2 sewer connections for the two proposed 4-plex buildings. The easement would not take away from the lot size of Lot #2. Discussion on size of sewer line already installed crossing Lots #1 and #2; part of the line is 4" and part of the line is 6" and the City would maintain what portion? City Admin. Kucera stated the 40 portion of the line does not meet State regulations at present stand- ards. The following conditions were outlined: 1. Map must be submitted showing exact manner lots are to be partitioned; using a scale of 1" =-100' on sheet of 18" x 24" paper by the Developers. 2. Developer to construct curbs, gutters and side- walks per City specifications on Laurel Street. 3. Owners must sign a correction 0 deed' prepared by the City, for proposed Tenth Street right-of-way. 4. Existing sewer line on Lot #2 to remain a private sewer line for joint use of the 2 4-plex buildings only, and the City will maintain that portion of the line from the manhole easterly, the developers to maintain the private line westerly. 5. If the apart- Planning Commission Meeting April 18, 1979 - Council Chambers ments are sold to different owners an agreement to be drawn up to share mainten- ance of the sewer line. 6. Court Decree must be supplied to City for record of ownership of Lot #1. 7. Developer agrees to a re-imbursement of street improve- ments at time Tenth Street goes into -a Local Improvement District. 8. Sidewalks will be constructed with each apartment building by Developer, after street im- provements are completed. 9. Developer to provide- a- separate sewer and water connection for each building per City specifications. 10. Developer to provide an 8" sewer line in Laurel Street per City specifications. 11. Park fees of $100.00 per dwelling unit are to be paid by the Developer prior to issuance of any building permit. 12. No occupancy permits shall be granted to the Developer until completion of the Tenth Street Local Improvement District. 13. The condi- tions required of this Minor Partition also shall apply to any future minor partition as they may apply in whole or in part to this parcel of land. Discussion held. Motion made by Messmer to approve the Minor Partition request subject to Staff recommendations and modifications Items 1 thru 13 above. Motion seconded by Halley. By roll call vote, all in favor the motion carried. The next order of business before the Commission was a request for a 1068 Review for duplex construction on Lot 7901 in Block 4 of Original Town, Tax Lots 14, 15 and 16 located at 103 and 105 North Fourth Streets. -Applicants Jones and Peterson were represented by Bruce Millbank. Staff report read by City Admin. Kucera. Discussion held. The lot size of 70.X 82 feet was inadequate for the proposed construction; and would be creating a sub-standard lot. Motion made by Halley, seconded by Messmer to table this matter to another date in the future for the applicnnts to re-apply requesting a variance. Motion carried with all in favor. Applicants E. Evenson and D. McBride for a Preliminary Plat Review known as Walnut Creek was withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the developers and were not in attendance. Request for a 1068 Review by Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company for a warehouse addition in the C-2 Zone located at' 336 Manzanita Street, J.C. map - page 37 21YY 3DD for Lots 3 and 4 of Block 31 Original Town was next order of business from the agenda. As no representative came forth-from the audience, the matter was tabled. Ordinance change for the R-2 and-R-3 zoning was explained by City Administrator Kucera as a new ruling to limit additional construction on lits in applicably- zoned areas of Central Point; those lots having existing structures on them by impsoing restrictin using alley way as the only access to that rear portion of the properties. Discussion held. Commissioners supported the Council requested ordinance;. would eliminate a lot of minor partition requests, eliminate parking problems at the property line and retain the alleys as alley ways and not thoro- ughfares. Motion made by Commissioner Mann, seconded by Emery to recommend City Council adopt the proposed ordinance for R-2 and R-3 zoning with Planning Commis- sion's endorsement. Motion carried with an all in favor vote. Correspondence produced a postcard-from former Commissioner Jean Hillyer in Port- land stated she-was getting settled in her apartment. Planning Commission Meeting April 18, 1978 - Council Chambers Review of Findings of Facts Proposal on Snow Annexation order of business was to clarify whether the Planning Commission members did or did not agree with the proposed Findings of Facts as presented at the April 4th meeting by City Attorney Carter. Discussion held. Motion by Halley to re-approve the Findings of Facts as prior submitted, seconded by McManama. More discussion. By roll call vote: the "Ayes'.' were Halley, Loveland, Waldron. . "Noes were McManama,. * Mann, Emery, Chair- man Banks with Member Messmer abstaining. The motion did not .pass. Motion to reconsider past Findings of Facts made by Member Loveland, seconded by Member Emery. Motion carried with all in favor excepting Halley and McManama who voted "No". Discussion held questioning the legality of L.C.D.C. Goals and Guidlelines and if the City must comply with them; members of the Commission felt the City growth should be determined by the City officials as outlined in the adopted Comprehensive Land- Use Plan and the choice of determining the City's destiny! City Administrator Kucera clarified that the L.C.D.C. Goals and Guildelines is a legal, lawful document and the City is bound by its rules. Annexations to be considered now and in the future will be governed by them until a change is made in the State law. The City is in a quasi-judicial position and must evaluate proposed annexations on an im- partial, impersonal level. Discussion topic changed to Urban Growth Boundaries- Commissioner Emery made a motion, seconded by Loveland that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council for the City to take their own standoat the May 3rd meeting with Jackson County Commissioners on the Urban Growth Boundary. All in favor, the "ayes" have it. Discussion returned to Snow Annexation and the proponent's failure to satisfy entirely the L.C.D.C. Goals and Guidelines as presented in the Findings of Facts proposal. Motion by Member Waldron, seconded by McManama to re-affirm the Plann- ing Commission decision of acceptance of the Findings of Facts as the Proponents of the Snow Annexation did not provide the burden of proof required. Roll call vote. All in favor with exception of Member Emery who abstained. Miscellaneous business before the Commission brought a request by Police Chief Jim Whalen to change parking lot flow at East Pine Street for the First National Bank located at 300 East Pine Street. Recommendation to prohibit left turns onto Pine Street from lot and also prohibiting left turns immediately after leaving Pine Street onto the parking lot; using state-approved signing. Discussion held. Motion by Waldron, seconded by McManama to approve the "no left turn" plan present- ed by Police Chief Whalen for the lst National Bank parking lot egress and ingress at Pine Street with appropriate State-approved signing. All in favor, motion carried. Commissioner Messmer stated the Planning Commission's current procedure of assessing park fees by tax assessment valuation was in error because of high inflation and an unrealistic practice. City Administrator Kucera agreed and informed the Commission- ers that an ordinance is being prepared by City Attorney establishing park fees at $100.00 per living unit. Discussion held that this figure does not apply to single family construction, but thought it to be the original intent to cover all open ' space availability in the park fee figure; "The park fee figure should be assessed *Minutes of May 2, 1978 changed the voting and outcome of the motion, see Minutes of May 2, 1978. RIS Planning Commission Meeting ' April 18, 1979 - Council Chambers to all citizens alike and not just apply to subdivision development; "Could become a part of the building permit fee payment schedule" were some of the thoughts expressed.- No further business, a motion to adjourn by Commission Member Waldron was made, seconded by Member Messmer. All in favor, the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Planning Commission Secretary. 04/4 25 April 1978 TO: Mayor Jack Snook and City Council Members FROM: Don Banks, Chairman, Central Point Planning Commission SUBJECT: Report of Planning Commission Meeting held April 18, 1978 Agenda items as the order of business were before this Commission as follows: 1. A 1068 Review of proposed construction on Lot 12, Block 3 of Oak Park Addition, J.C. map page 37 2W 3DC, Tax Lot 2800 for 311 North Front Street for the American Legion Hall was approved subject to State Fire Marshall's report and a landscaping plan. 2. Red Cedar Subdivision (applicants Yost & Blair) minor partition request for construction of two 4-plexes near North Tenth and Laurel Streets; on Tax Lot 7301 of J.C. map 37 2W 2CB was approved subject to 2 require- ments: 1. Furnish City a subdivision drawing (to required scale) how the lots are to be partitioned, and 2. The record of Court Decree of ownership of Lot #1; plus 11 other conditions and modifications that must be complied with by the time the subdivision is completed and City- approved. 3. Applicants Jones & Peterson for a 1068 Review for duplex construction on lot 7901 in Block 4 of Original Town; Tax Lots 14, 15 & 16 located at 103 and 105 North Fourth Street was tabled until applicants apply for a variance as Commission found lot size inadequate and would be creating a substandard lot. 4. Proposed ordinance change for the R-2 and R-3 zoning was endorsed by the Planning Commission with recommendation to City Council of their approval. 5. Findings of Facts Proposal on the Snow Annexation were re-reviewed. It was the concensus of the Planning Commission that the proponents failed to provide the burden of proof required according to the L.C.D.C. Goals and Guidelines and therefor, must re-affirm an earlier decision to accept the Findings of Facts Proposal and deny the Annexation. 6. Request by Police Chief Whalen to change flow of traffic onto and leaving from First National Bank's parking lot prohibiting left turns on Pine Street was approved by the Commission. Two other items appearing on the Agenda were not heard because applicants were not present: Preliminary Plat review known as Walnut Creek, and, A 1068 Review by Pacific Northwest Bell for a warehouse addition in the C-2 zone at 336 Man- zanita Street. ris