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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 17, 1978 Planning Commission Meeting October 17, 1978 - Council Chambers Meeting was called to order by Chairman Halley at 7:35 P.M. Members present , were Loveland, Mann, McManama, Messmer, Nordby, Waldron and Chairman Halley. Absent being Member Emery plus 1 vacancy. . Others present were City Council members Corliss and Rayburn. Staff members present were Bldg. Official Ritchey, City Administrator Kucera and Secretary Stamper. Introduction was- made at this time of Norman Hansen, newly appointed by Mayor Snook to fill the vacancy on the Commission. Oath of office was administered by City Administrator Kucera. Member Emery arrived at 71:40 P.M. Correspondence and Public Appearances Letter from the Dept. of Transportation regarding re-signalization at 99 & Pine and necessity of relocation of Lion Oil Company sign at northeast corner. Re- sponse provided by Bldg. Dept. that no prolemb is anticipated when the work is required. Letter from League of Oregon Cities ammouncing the annual Convention to be held November 12 through 14th. Members were given info. and inquiry made as to how many would be going to Portland; possibly two. Public appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hull representing proposed Ilorncreek Sub- . division as well as Mr%Ron Young inquiring of public hearing date for re-zoning of area west of West Pine Villa Subdivision currently zoned R-F, residential- ' farm. Request for use as an R-1-8 zoning (residential, single family 8,000 sq. ft. lots) to allow for the subdivision development. Discussion on meeting date of November 14, 1978 as the first meeting date in November for the Planning. Commission which conflicts with the League Covention and elk season and doubtful if a quorum would be present on the 14th! The 14th date had been established at the October 3rd meeting as a conflict with Election Day. Decision of members to change and make November 8, 1978- the day after election as the date for the first meeting of Planning Commission in November. All agreed. Secretary will provide notice to' the news media and advertise as a legal notice of the November 8, 1978 date. The Commission mebers then set November 8th as the date for a zone change public hearing for the applicants Marion & Eileen Hull for Tax Lot 10400 of J.C. map page 37r.-2W lOBC currently zoned R-F, residential farm use. Public appearance by Miss Candy Johns who presented a 12-minute slide show on Proposition 4 was given. Miss Johns is an energy consultant with Pacific Power. Old Business Cotty Middendorf representing John Sargent presented revised plans for 1847 Scenic Ave., J.C. map 37 2W 3AB, Tax Lot 4800. Mr. Middendorf had been requested at the last Commission meeting to incorporate certain recommendations of the Commission. City -Admin. Kucera read a memo submitted by Police Chief J. Whalen calling out certain areas needing consideration; 1. Re-design of intersection ' at Se enic, North Tenth & No. Third, 2. Traffic influence from proposed Sub- division at that area. Fire De t. Chief Penicook recommending fire hydrant between Lots 4 and 5 (see plans. Public Works Supt. Capps' inquiry of sewer service- which direction would sewer connections originate from what source. Planning Commission Meeting October 17, 1978 - Council Chambers Old Business (continued) Because of the 'lay of the land' and its heighth, a pumping station might be required. The pumping station in that area might not be adequate to carry the additional burden. The City will investigate through old records and that pump's capacity. Also, an easement for a sewer line might have to be obtained before any development could be made to the property in question in order to provide full service. Recommendation that Scenic Avenue be rear lot line. Other considerations in question; private road or standard street- size of street; size of street whether private or not; what improvements will be required to Scenic Avenue. The Planning Commission must make such decisions and has an equal burden and obligation for this unique piece of property. Dis- cussion. Proposal is to develop the rear lot into possibly 2-lots at a later time. Private street mould have to have easement for public utilities; with perhaps School District 6 .providing easement; and if approval is granted for development of the parcel , fencing would be required on those rear lot lines of those lots abutting Scenic Avenue. Representative Middendorf stated the existing house and shed would be removed from the property, or else could be burned in a Fire Department exercise. Discussion on type of street for 50' right of way; allows for 36' §treet. 5' from property line; 40' right of way and 36' wide street and make it a public way with parking. More discussion. 24' street and no parking? The solution of the intersection problem would not affect this particular property nor solve its acces*ibility at this time. 271 street and parking on 1 side? City Admin. Kucera stated a 50' right of way uneconomical to Developer. Decision of the Planning Commission and for the record; a 36' street with curbs only and builder to put in sidewalks. Applicants requested to come back with an estimate of cost. The sewer problem to be resolved if the pumping station can handle the additional burden, or where a pumping plant could be added, if required, to the system. School system goes south; Parkwood station serving Scenic Village goes north. -No matter .how the Developer goes, sewer and water problems must be resolved and the owner will be required- to connect to City services. Motion to table this matter was made by Waldron, seconded by Mann until figures are available for a 36' street plus cul-de-sac with curbing, and information on sewer pumping station. All in favor, motion approved.to table the matter. New Business U-Mark-It expansion plan,, owner of property John Hamlin was present. Proposal is a 40 x 50 foot addition between Farmer's Electric and the Cottage Bakery with a small lot remaining between the two. Property is located at 505 South Front Street. Mr. Hamlin explained he has an undisclosed client who wishes to put in a coin-operated laundramat of '24 washers and 22 dryers operating 7 AM to 10 PM. Parking accommodation are being considered at this time. Staff report by Bldg. Official Ritchey. Lot has 104 parking spaces now and needs approx. 113 spaces for the addition. Recommendation that driveway approaches into the shopping center be re-aligned. Space at rear of property on South First Street could be ' utilitized for employee parking and still leave required loading berth to the market. South First Street is a dedicated unimproved street Mr. Ritchey stated with 60 feet right of way. Mr. Ritchey recommended the Planning Commission should consider improvements to South First Street by the applicant entering into an L.I.D. .agreement for future improvements. Planning Commission Meeting October 17, 1978 - Council Chambers ' New Business (continued) Motion made by Waldron to approve the Preliminary Plat of U-Mark-It expansion project with the suggested parking lot changes, driveway approach changes, 9 employee parking spaces in rear and paving on South First Street if feasi- ble, Developer to enter into an L.I.D. for possible future improvements to South First Street. Motion seconded by McManama. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried unanimously. Next order of business was Minor Partition Request by applicant Wayne Olson who was present. Property locate& on J.C. map 37 21Y 3DD, Tax Lot 2700; Block 61 of Original Town and address being 47 Laurel Street, northwest cor- ner of No. First at Laurel Street. Mr. Olson explained he wished to partition the lot leaving existing house on it and use portion partitioned for construc- tion of a shop building. Report presented by R.J. Ritchey- non-conforming use but meets standard requirements in the C-2 zone; and he recommends approval of the request. Motion by Emery to approve the request for the Minor Parti- tion based on Staff report, seconded by Loveland. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion approved to allow the minor partition at 47 Laurel Street. Applicant is to furnish City with a legal survey document. Public Hearing on revision of the Planned Unit Development Ordinance was opened. Member Emery stated for the record he has no dealings- in his real estate endeavors with anyone concerned at this present time with a planned area development. , Staff report given by Chairman Halley who stated that the revision and up- dating of the ordinance is a much needed change, and the Study Session held with City Council. Proponents were asked to speak. No one came forth. Opponents were asked to speak. No one came forth. Chairman Halley closed the public portion of the public hearing. Discussion by Planning Commission members was nil. Motion made by Loveland, seconded by Nordby to approve the Planned Area Development ordinance was presented. Roll call vote; all in favor, motion carried. Miscellaneous Matters Member Sue Messmer explained the request of the County Assessor's office for alignment of the C-2 and C-4 zone on the City's Zoning map; particularly Tax Lot 9000, 9100 (zoned C-2) and Tax Lot 8900 and 8901 existing in the C-4 zone for the Jackson County Adult and Family Services building located at South Fifth and Oak Streets. Discussion. Owner of property of Tax Lot 8901, Candy Rayburn, would prefer it be changed to a C-2 usage for a health spa operation. Motion made by Emery to declare a Resolution of Intent to re-zone Tax Lot 8900 and 8901 from C-4 to the C-2 zone and set a public hearing. Motion was seconded by Nordby. All in favor, motion carried. Public hearing date will be set and notices mailed to all properties within the 300' perimeter. ' Motion made by Emery and seconded by McManama to adopt a resolution of intent to add Health Spa usage in the C-2 zone and add to the Municipal Code by amend- ment, based on staff recommendations. Carried with all in favor. Planning Commission Meeting October 17, 1978 — Council Chambers No further business, motion to .adjourn was made by McManama, seconded by Messmer. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Planning Commission Secretary.