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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - April 20, 1999CITY OF CENTRAL POINT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 20, 1999 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:10 P.M. I1. ROLL CALL: Chuck Piland, Jan Dunlap, Candy Fish, Don Foster, Karolyn Johnson, Paul Lunte. Also present were Tom Humphrey, Planning Director, Lee Brennan, Public Works Director, Ken Gerschler, Planning Technician, Arlene LaRosa, Public Works Secretary, City Mayor Bill Walton, and City Councilman Dave Gilmour. III. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence IV. MINUTES Commissioner Fish made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of April 6, 1999, as presented. Commissioner Lunte seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Lunte, yes; Dunlap, abstain; Fish, yes, Foster, yes, Johnson, abstain. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. VI. BUSINESS A. Continuation of a request by the Meadows Community Homeowners Association to varv from the fence requirements of the Central Point Municipal Code in order to retain adequate security fora Recreational Vehicle Storage facility The subject property is located at 555 Freeman Road in the R-3, Residential Multiple Family zoning district. There were no ex-parte communications or conflicts of interest. Commissioner Johnson stated that she talked to Mr. Stultz of the Meadows on the subject regarding insurance coverage; however it was nothing that would affect the decision. Tom Humphrey stated that at issue on this application is the height of the fence and the material used in the fence around the R.V. enclosure. There was also found to be some razor wire at another corner of the site. The primary concern at the last meeting was the razor wire and an alternative of barbed wire was discussed. Bill Stutz, Manager of the Meadows, stated that they obtained a quote on putting two or three arms with barbed wire at the corners of the fence. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes April 20, 1999 Page 2 Corners are the most vulnerable areas. The Meadows is willing to take the razor wire down. They have also put up an 8 to 12 foot section of chain link fence between their fence and the neighbor's fence to keep people from going between the two properties. This fence has razor wire which will be replaced with barbed wire. They will also install a gate to gain access to and maintain the area between the two properties. Commissioner Fish made a motion to adopt Resolution 446 approving the variance for the height of the fence, with the requirement that the razor wire be removed and barbed wire installed with barbed wire cones at the corners of the fence around the recreational vehicle storage area, and the razor wire be removed and barbed wire be installed on the 8 to 12 foot long chain Zink section between The Meadows property and the neighbors property. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Foster. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. B. Consideration of a request by Larrv Denn Construction to assion a Class A designation to a nonconforming structure located in the special street setback at 285 Pine Street in the R-3 Residential Multiple Family zoning district. Tom Humphrey reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. He stated that during the permit process it was discovered that the building was in an area of special set-back. West Pine is an arterial street with a 70 foot setback from center line. The Public Works Director states that the City actually needs only an additional 14 feet for curb, gutter and sidewalk. Mr. Denn has cantilevered balconies on the present building that extend out over the right-of-way. He wants to remodel the building completely, remove the balconies, and put three covered porches on the front the building. The structure is legally non-conforming with a Class B designation by default. The up-grade goes beyond the routine maintenance of Class B non- conforming structures. Mr. Denn would like to change this to a non- conforming Class A designation so he can do the up-grade. The Commission may change the designation to Class A if the project meets certain criteria. The use was lawful at the time of construction and met the set-back requirements. The new set-back requirements came later. Mr. Denn is aware that the porches will come within 7 feet of the right of way if the street is widened in the future. Lee Brennan stated that there are two ways to help solve the current issue: (1) require the dedication of a 14 foot right-of-way right now; or . (2) Mr. Denn can enter into an agreement with the City that in the future CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minutes April 20, 7999 Page 4 comments. Staff was not given time to prepare Staff Reports. This application will be continued for two weeks. The traffic study was received and, as a result, the access on 10`h Street was changed as well as the access on the 9"' Street side of the building. There will be a common access on 9`h Street for the Liquor Store and the Espresso Store. John Hummelt, 29911 S.W. Boones Ferry Rd., #3, Wilsonville, OR, representative for Rite Aid, stated that they are excited about the project. They have reduced the store size to approximately 13,000 square feet to fit the lot and set-backs required. Commissioner Dunlap stated that the commission would like to keep as many trees as possible on the property. Mr. Hummelt suggested that they may not be able to do that because of the building configuration but they can plant new trees. Mike Sullivan stated that he spoke to Rite Aid about the residences that are designated to be torn down. He suggested that instead of tearing the buildings down, they be given to Habitat for Humanity, and Rite Aid has agreed to do that. Jerry Crusher, Manager of Abbey's Pizza on Pine Street, asked for a copy of the Rite Aid site plan. Staff gave Mr. Crusher a copy of the plan. John Hummelt stated they wanted to be on the agenda tonight to know if the commission saw any glaring errors that could be corrected before the next meeting. Bill Walsh, 815 Manzanita, asked how the delivery trucks will access the store. Mr. Hummelt stated that typically the Rite Aid delivery trucks are smaller, not the large semi trucks. They will come in on Manzanita to the back of the store where the loading dock (which is just a large door} is located. They deliver once a week. Commissioner Dunlap made a motion to continue the public hearing to consider the site plan introduced by Hummelt Development Company to construct a 13,328 sq. ft. Rite Aid Store to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission Meeting on May 4,1999. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Foster. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT Planning Commission Minures April 20, 1999 Page 5 VII. MISCELLANEOUS Tom Humphrey reported that persons interested in purchasing property located near the corner of East Pine and Hamrick Road, which includes a single family dwelling and a shop, and is outside the City limit, wanted the commissions comments on whether a concrete cutting business would fit in a C-4 zoning district. They would like to purchase the property and annex into the City,rf the commission would approve their business in the C-4 zone. They want to live in the house, put in a beauty shop, and use the shop building in the back for the concrete cutting business and equipment rental. . Tom explained that although the beauty shop is compatible in this zone the concrete cutting business and equipment rental is not usual for a C-4 zone. Michael Bauer, 28 Ashland Ave., Real Estate agent, appeared as agent for the prospective purchasers, Dave and Cindy Szigeti. Tom Humphrey stated that C-5 zones and M-1 zones look like they would probably be more compatible and M-1 has similar uses to concrete cutting. The Commission agreed that they would not want to spot zone for this business. Other miscellaneous business: Commissioner Lunte stated that he would like to have the commission become involved in the long-term planning for the City. Study sessions and planning commission workshops were discussed. Vlll. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dunlap. All said "aye" and the meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m.