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
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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.
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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.