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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 16, 1978 Planning Commission Meeting City Hall Council Chambers May 16, 1978 0 Meeting was called to order by Chairman Don Banks at 7:30 P.M. Those present were Loveland, McManama, Mann, Emery and new member Earl Nordby. Absent were Waldron, Messmer and Halley. Others present were City Engr. Hendershot* City- Admin. Kucera and Secretary Stamper. Motion was made by Emery to approve the Minutes of the May 2, 1978 Meeting. Seconded by Loveland and carried with all in favor. Agenda items as the order of business before this Commission were as follows: 1. Bud Adler, Chairman of the Board of CAS Products, Inc. presented an archi- tect's rendering of a proposed housing development in an R-3 zoned area not in the city limits but which could be annexed (location not disclosed). He referred to "Zero lot line" concept proposal for 1200 sq. ft. residences with a common garage wall on 48 X 102 foot-sized lots; 3 foot side yards and distances of 30 ft. between enjoined buildings to be next structure. These units would be priced at approx. $38,000 and leaving fronts of structures without fencing given an open space appearance. Mr. Adler requested an indication from City. officials whether his concept would be acceptable in Central. Point; knowing full well our present zoning ordinances do not allow such lot sizes and setbacks in residential neighbor- hoods. Further, mention was made of crowding in schools of the Central Point school district. Mr. Adler stated his concept had been approved for construction in Arizona. Member Emery requested a copy of the Arizona ordinances that allowed o the construction. Mr. Adler stated his development would comply to FHA regula- tions and that his builders would be Walker & Fox, known locally. Chairman Banks accepted the drawings and informed Mr. Adler that he would refer them to the City Council for their upcoming meeting on May 25th. 2. Public Hearing on request of Westade Lumber Company, 870 So. Front Street was next order of business; to allow construction and improvements in the rear lot line requirement of the 5-foot setback. Applicant Earnest W. Hinkle, Manager representing Westside owners, was present. Resident Mr. Lawrence Gober, 920 South Fourth Street asked from the audience "what the variance request meant?" as he did not want a building directly obstructing his line of 4ision on his rear property line. Fasano Findings were recorded by Member Mann as Chairman Banks read aloud from the document after no-one spoke for or against in the public portion of the hearing. Planning Commission members held discussion of maintenance of created alley of that portion dedicated as South First Street. Motion by Loveland, seconded by Emery to approve Variance request. Motion carried with all in favor by roll call vote. Mr. Hinkle did indicate:lt that his company would probably re- quest a vacation of South First Street at a later date. 3. Public Hearing date request of a Conditional Use Home Occupation for 112 Sax- bury Drive, Mr. Clarence and Adonda Meadows, applicants were in the audience. Explanation given by Mrs. Meadows of intention to establish a child care day center for children ages 2 thru 6 and over, and numbering approx. 12 children. Date for public hearing was scheduled for June 6th at 7:30 P.M. All propertyowners within 300 feet will be notified, in motion by McManama, seconded by Mann and carried a with all in favor. 4. Public Hearing request for a zone change from R-3 Multiple Family to M-2 Industrial-General by Robert Ashenberner, applicant, dba Ashenbern Moulding Com- pany, 224 South Amy Street. The requested change is compatible with the City's Comprehensive Land Use plan, reported Chairman Banks. Motion made by MCManama, Planning Commission Meeting May 16, 1978 - Council Chambers seconded by Nordby to set the public hearing date for June 20, 1978 at TOO P.M. and notify propertyowners according to the ordinance. Motion carried with all in favor 5. Public appearance made by Mr. Wayne Fair. He requested extension of a final inspection at this new residential construction at 251 South Fifth - Street prior to the paving of the alley and the parking accommodations com- pleted; as his contractor is unable to finish the job at this time. Mr. Fair wanted the Planning Commission to authorize the Building Inspector to issue an occupancy permit prior to the completion. Mr. Fair was referred to the City Council by Chairman Banks for their next scheduled meeting of May 25th where his request could be voiced at that time; as the Planning Commission has no jurisdiction for such a request. 6. Public appearance by Mr. Pat Henderson of Design Trends who is involved in constructing a triplex between South First and South Second on Cedar. Mr. Henderson requested information establishing a Local Improvement District for street improvements; stating he has : secured a signed petition of all the involved propertyowners but one. Chairman Banks recommended Mr. Hender- son to appear at the onext Council meeting to present his. signed petition in person. 7. Chairman Banks next introduced newest member of the Planning Commission, Mr. Earl Nordby, 4010 Rock Way, Central Point. Member Nordby fills the va- cancy created when Jean Hillyer moved to Portland. S. Last order. of, business was a request by Member Mann if the new storage shed at Louisiana-Pacific on South Front Street had fire walls installed as required in prior Planning Commission business. Chairman Banks re- ferred the matter through the Secretary to the Building Inspector for his investigation. . No,.-further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. Planning Commission Secretary 25 May 1978 TO: Mayor Jack Snook and City Council Members FROM: Don Banks, Chairman of the Central Point Planning Commission SUBJECT: Report of Meeting held May 16, 1978 Agenda items as the order of business before this Commission were as follows: 1. Bud Alder representing CAS Products, Inc. presented an architect's rendering of a proposed housing development in an R-3 zoned area not in the City limits which could be annexed (location not disclosed). He referred to "Zero Lot Line" concept proposal for 1200 sq. ft. residences with a common garage wall on 48 X 102 foot sized lots; 3-foot side yards and distances of 30 feet between enjoined building to the next structure. These units would be priced at approx. $38,000. leaving fronts of structures without fencing giving an open space appearance. Mr. Adler requested an indication from City officials whether his concept would be acceptable in Central Point; knowing full well our present zoning ordinances do not allow such lot sizes and setbacks in residential neighborhoods. Mr. Adler stated his development would comply to FHA regulations. Drawings were left with Planning Commision Chairman Don Banks for a presenta- tion of the CAS concept at the City Council meeting of May 25th. 2. Public Hearing held on request by Westside Lumber Company, 870 South Front Street to allow construction and improvements in the rear lot line requirement of 5-foot setback. Fasano findings were entered into the record after no one spoke against the public portion of the hearing. Planning Commission ruled in favor of the request and the variance was granted. 3. Public Hearing date was set for June 6, 1978 for Conditional Use Home Occupation request at 112 Saxbury Drive for establishment of a child day care center, Adonda and Clarence Meadows, petitioners.-.Ail propertyowners within 300 ft to be notifies 4. Public Hearing date set for Robert Ashenberner, doing business as Ashenberner Moulding Company, South Amy Street request for zone change from 1/-3 to M-2 scheduled for June 20, 1978. All propertyowners will also be notified. 5. Wayne Fair, from the audience, requested extension of his final inspection at new construction at 251 South Fifth Street as the paving of the alley and parking accommodations have been delayed by his contractor. Mr. Fair wanted the City Building official to issue an occupancy permit before completion. Mr. Fair was referred to the City Council as the Planning Commission has no jurisdiction for such a request:; 6. Pat Henderson of Design Trends constructing a triplex between South First and - Second Streets on Cedar requested iD.formation m a Local Improvement District for street improvements, stating he has secured a signed petition of all the involved propertyowners but 1. Mr. Henderson will appear at a future Council meeting to present the signed petition. 7. Introduction made of new Commission member Earl Nordby, 4010 Rock Way, C.P., appointed to fill the vacancy caused when Jean Hillyer moved to Portland.