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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - April 7, 1998CITY OF CENTRAL POINT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 7, 1998 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Chuck Piland, Jan Dunlap, Candy Fish, Don Foster, Bob Gilkey, Karolyne Johnson. Angela Curtis was absent. Also present were: Tom Humphrey, Planning Director, Jim Bennett, City Administrator, Rusty McGrath, Mayor, Arlene LaRosa, Public Works Secretary. III. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence. IV. MINUTES Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of March 17, 1998, as written. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fish. ROLL CALL: Dunlap, abstain; Fish, yes; Foster, yes; Gilkey, yes; Johnson, yes. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Christy DeVilleneuve, 209 Donna Way, Central Point, stated she wanted to bring to the Commissioners attention that Resolutions 393, 394, and 395 passed at the August 5, 1997 Public Hearing, were not being followed as the Commissioners had planned. She entered into the record a memorandum she had written, a copy of verbatim statements from parts of the tape recording for the August 5, 1997 Planning Commission Meeting, a copy of a memorandum from DeCarlow Homes, Inc. to Christie Rue, a copy of a topographic Map of the Country View Estates Subdivision Units No. 2 and No. 3, a copy of pages 32 and 36 of the Public Works Staff Report for Country Meadows Phase 1, 2, 3, a copy of a Facsimile Transmittal from Mark Eberlein of FEMA, and a copy of two newspaper articles from the Statesman Journal. Christy discussed with the Commission the retention ponds that had been considered at the August 5, 1997 meeting. Mrs. DeVilleneuve asked that the commission's motion be clarified and that a number of questions be answered. Tom Humphrey read a letter he sent to Christy on March 16th concerning some of her questions, explaining a Tentative Plan and the progression of City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes April 7, 1998 -Page 2 the plan after the Planning Commission has approved it. He also read page 31, paragraph 3 of the Public Works Staff Report concerning the Flood Study required from the Developer. Commissioner Johnson stated that the intent of her motion to adopt Resolution 393 was to authorize the Flood study. She stated that she is not an engineer or an expert on flooding and would only authorize a study, not determine what measures should be taken to mitigate flooding. VI. BUSINESS Tom Humphrey suggested to the Commission that they change the order of business on the agenda and allow Item B to be heard before Item A. B. Public Hearing to Consider a Request by Colvin Oil Comnanv to Review a Site Plan and Allow the Construction of a 576 souare foot Canoov over a Commercial Fueling Facility. Chairman Piland opened the Public Hearing. There was no ex-parte communication or conflicts of interest. Tom Humphrey reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. He stated that this canopy would provide shelter for people using the Card Lock gas pumps. Mick Burk, 2520 Foothill Blvd., Grants Pass, one of the owners of Colvin Oil, was available for questions. Chairman Piland closed the public hearing. Commissioner Fish made a motion to adopt Resolution 418 approving the Site Plan and Allowing Construction of a 576 square foot Canopy over a Commercial Fueling Facility. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gilkey. ROLL CALL: Dunlap, yes; Fish, yes; Foster, yes; Gilkey, yes; Johnson, yes. A. Withdrawal of USF Reddawav/Bear Creek Orchards Property (39.93 acres) from Jackson Countv Fire Protection District No 3 followino its Annexation to the City of Central Point. Tom Humphrey reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes April 7, 1998 -Page 3 Commissioner Gilkey made a motion to recommend withdrawal of USF Reddaway/Bear Creek Orchards Property (39.93 acres) from Jackson County Fire Protection District No. 3 following its annexation to the City of Central Point. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Dunlap, yes; Fish, yes; Foster, yes; Gilkey, yes; Johnson, yes. VI1. MISCELLANEOUS Chairman Piland questioned if the trees at Oregon State Policy facility would be taken out. Tom Humphrey stated that he would check and bring an answer to the next meeting. Tom Humphrey gave the Commission a copy of a report he had given to the City Council concerning the revitalization of downtown Central Point. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Johnson made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gilkey. All said "aye" and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.