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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 19, 1978 Planning Commission Meeting _ December 19, 1978 ' City Ball Council Chambers The meeting opened at 7:32-P.M. By Chairman Halley. Present were Loveland, McManama, Messmer, Nordby at roll call. Absent were Emery, Hansen, Mann and Waldron. Also present were City Administrator Kucera, Bldg. Official Ritchey, Asst. Bldg. Inspector John Allan and Secretary Stamper, with many interested people in the audience. Minutes of the December 5th Planning Commission meeting were not available. No correspondence was reported. Old Business Public-Hearing in the matter of Proposed Changes to the Boundaries of Districts of the Comprehensive Land-Use Plan was opened. Explanation presented by City Admin. Kucera describing that land easterly of North Tenth and Hazel Streets, Northerly of 'Hazel Street extended, Freeway and Tenth Street and Tenth and School District property on the southeast side zoned R-3 (from Medium density to High density) and Public designation to High Density. Continuing, Mr. Kucera reported that the Citizens' Advisory Committee had reviewed the proposal December 18, 1978 at a public hearing and Minutes of the meeting and the Findings of Fact were read into the record. , Proponents were invited to speak - Mr. Dan Kosmatka, owner of formerly Weidman property on Cherry Street and currently outside City limits, stated that this land on the Comp. Plan was designated R-1-8 and as -the applicant is recommend- ing changing the zoning to R-3. Property can be served by connecting to sewer trunk line from freeway, 8" water main on Tenth; water on hazel and waterline crossing the property; will bring Cherry Street eastward extending and construct a cul-de-sac. Mr. Kosmatka stated Mr. Gerald Corcoran, owner of Tax Lots 1100, 1300 and 1400 would like to put a north-south street into his property. Ability to serve the property with all City facilities; feels that Tenth Street will be a major arter- ial in the future and will have mass transportation service for the proposed High Density usage. Question asked from the audience.,. ."Only 1 street?" Answer;"It would be similar to what is being done at the present time off Temple and Hermosa." Mr. Kosmatka requests High Density usage for contemplated construction of 4-plexes. Next Proponent to speak was Francis Marshall representing the Oddfellows Lodge interests; A lodge hall only is contemplated on their property a single-story building to be used for meetings. Opponents to speak - Mr. DeWayne Hood, 363 North Tenth` Street opposed the high Density, usage of that land; stated all propertyowners within the 300' perimeter were in opposition to the zone change, and if all propertyowners were notified of the hearing? , No further comments from the audience were heard and Chairman Halley closed the public hearing portion of the meeting. Questions from the Commissioners. Planning Commission Meeting December 19, 1978 City Hall Council Chambers Old Business (continued) Mr. Dan Kosmatka stated Mr. Gerald Corcoran (currently in Alaska) was concerned that his property had been arbitrarily changed from original R-3 to "green (color) as Public" while he was working in Alaska (referring to Comp; Plan). City Admin. Kucera recounted a similar case of record "Baker vs. Milwaukee". Fasano Findings were recorded items 1 through 9 by Member McManama. Motion by Messmer to approve the proposed change and incorporate these changes into the Comp. Plan and accept the Fasano Findings. Motion was seconded by Member Love- land. By roll call vote, all present were in favor; carried. New Business 1068 Review of U-Mark-It Shopping Center proposed Laundramat construction; J.C. map 37 2W 11BC, Tax Lot 4700 located at 505 South Front Street with John Hamlin, applicant present and the next order of business. Staff report prepared by Bldg. Official Ritchey read into record by Chairman Halley. Condition of issuance of building permit that applicant be willing to enter into an L.I.D. with no remon- strance against the City for future improvements to South First Street. Discussion. Recommendations that employees park at rear -of the U-Mark-It Store and leave required loading berth at rear as stated in prior business before the Planning Commission (Oct. 17, 1979 Minutes). Other items discussed were outside storage space for Farmer's Electric as being unsightly with clutter. Mr. Hamlin stated he has spoken to the owner's about their storage problem. Plans of the proposed addition were displayed. Mr. Hamlin stated that the electrical and plumbing details not yet sent to State for their approval. More discussion on parking; recommendation to eliminate 1 space at rear of U-Mark-It store building to leave fire lane east of the present lading berth. Motion by McManama that the 1068 Plan Review be approved based on Staff report, elimination of 1 parking space next to loading berth, sign- ing of L.I.D. with no remonstrance clause before the building permit is issued by the City. Seconded by Nordby. By roll call vote, all in favor, and carried. Next order of business was Review of Bjarne .Jensen Zone Change request for property located at J.C. map 37 21V lOAC, Tax Lot 3900 west of Snowy Butte Road from the County's unzoned land to City's R-1-8 zoning. Background given by City Admin. Kucera. Discussion covered sewer service 10' easement from west of property, obligation of right of way at Corcoran Lane, water service, reconnecting to water line on Snowy Butte Land and placement of fire hydrant, and Floodway line. Prop- ` erty will have to have access via a bridge to both lots. What improvements required to surface Glenn Way to project, what right of way for future additions were ques- tions undecided by the City Council stated Mr. Kucera. Discussion: Problems with sewer serving south property for future development (currently owned by C. Motes?), access to property to the south when developed; actual flood plane and floodway would have to be physically assessed visibly to existing propertylines; Snowy Butte is a substandard street and already in existence as a public way. Mr. Jensen recommendeding rock and oil surface then rolled, and access would be gained to both lots from a common 20' bridge off of Snowy Butte Lane onto the lots. City Administrator Kucera informed Commissionmembers that other items needing to be addressed were storm drains, creek into road right-of-way, erosion of creek bank, road surface of Snowy Butte, where would water line traverse on what portion of the right of way of Snowy Butte is yet to be determined. More discussion if water could be stubbed from the Stoncreek Subdivision. Recommendation by Chairman Halley Planning Commission Meeting December 19, 1978 _ New Business (continued) that a joint study session with City Council and Planning 'Commission and City Attorney, Public Works Department to determine the legalities of the City and resolve the roadway right-of-way problems. Applicant B. Jensen to provide needed data of who has responsibilities of Snowy Butte Lane and if part is vacated as stated. Motion made and seconded to liold joint study session as recommended above, on January 4th. All in. favor, carried. This matter is tabled until January 4th at the Work-Study Session of Council, Planning Com- mission, City Atty. and Public Works Dept. and Applicant B. Jensen; to be referred back to Planning Commission oq January 16th is problems are solved. Minor Partition request for property located on J.C. map 37 2W 3AD, Tax Lot 7000 located at 829 Hazel Street by applicant Thomas DeAscentis who was present but represented by Mr. Whalen Fincher of Tomahawk Drive, Medford. Applicant also requesting a variance on the front footage of the lots. Code Section 17.64.020 read. Mr. Ritchey requested addition of Item C to his staff report: "provide off- street parking on Lot #2 to meet required setbacks". Discussion on depth of sewer line easement at east property line plus an additional 10' to protect foundation of housing during deep sewer repairs. Depth of sewer line not a matter of record. More discussion. Motion by Nordby to grant variance of front footage of property and approve the minor partition request upon condi- tion of off-street parking Lot #2, conform the lot ratio on Lot #2 to .setbacks on Lot #1 when sewer depth is determined, and upon recommendation of the Staff Report including Item C. Motion seconded by Loveland. By roll call vote: Loveland- yes; McManama - No; Messmer - Yes; Halley - Yes; Nordby - Yes. The "Ayes" have it, the motion carried. Miscellaneous Matters Member Loveland inquired if any member was interested in obtaining a 1906 Central Point newspaper. He has a copy for sale., Chairman Halley thanked the Planning Commissionmembers for their hard work and much effort this past year; special thanks to Spot Stamper, Dave Kucera and R.J. Ritchey for their valuable assistance, always. No further business to come before the Commission, motion made by McManama to adjourn, seconded by Messmer. All favor, carri ed. Adjournment came at 10:47 P.M.