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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - December 1, 1998CITY OF CENTRAL POINT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 1, 1998 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Chuck Piland, Jan Dunlap, Don Foster, Bob Gilkey, Kazolyn Johnson. Angela Curtis and Candy Fish were absent. Also present were Tom Humphrey, Planning Director; Ken Gershler, Planning Technician; Lee Brennan, Public Works Director; Sue Meyers, Public Works Technician; City Councilman/Mayor Elect Bill Walton; Councilman John LeGros, and Councilman Elect Dr. David Gilmour. III. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence. IV. MINUTES Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of November 17, 1998. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Foster. ROLL CALL: Dunlap, yes; Foster, yes; Gilkey, yes; Johnson, yes. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Allyson Kelley, who is interested in purchasing and developing property at 131 Front Street (the Cook House) appeared before the Commission. Ms. Kelley was looking for direction, as faz as possible uses of the facility. The property is currently zoned light industrial. After some discussion of industrial vs. commercial zoning, the Planning Commission recommended pursuit of re-zoning. VI. BUSINESS A. Continued Public Hearing to consider a request by Ted Branch to deve~ Griffin Creek Estates a Tentative Plan fora 151ot subdivision in the vicinity of West Pine Street and Corcoran Lane in the R-1-8 zoning district. There were no ex-parte communications or conflicts of interest. Tom Humphrey reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. The tentative plan has been revised since its original submission, adding one lot (16 lots total); eliminating through lots; redesigning the street to a 33 foot wide right-of--way; and designating some park and open space areas. One of the requirements of the developers would be a fence between the development and the Presbyterian Church. Any decision would be on condition of approval from Fire District #3. City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes December 1, 1998, Page 2 Lee Brennan reviewed the Public Works Staff Report. Pazking is a major concern in the cul-de-sac and on one side of the new street.. Another concern is the sight triangle at each entrance. Commissioner Johnson suggested making the street aone- way street, which would help with the pazking problem, as well as the sight triangle. Herb Farber spoke as agent for Ted Branch. He reiterated that Mr. Branch does intend to convey the day use area park to the City, even though it was omitted on the most current map. Mr. Branch stated that most of the letters of objection were submitted before the current plan, and most of the concerns have already been addressed. There aze no longer any through lots. He also said that they could accommodate the 2-1/2 foot public utilities right-of--way, and that they would not object to a one way street. Lee Brennan asked that they resolve any issues with BCVSA before continuing with the project. Mr. Fazber requested that the Planning Commission approve the plan contingent upon all department's (police, fire, etc.) approval of the one way street. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to adopt Resolution 435 per staff reports and discussion, and subject to the approval of all departments, to approve a request by Ted Branch to develop Griffin Creek Estates, a Tentative Plan fora 16 lot subdivision in the vicinity of West Pine Street and Corcoran Lane in the R-i-8 zoning district, with the understanding that Mr. Branch and Public Works will come to an agreement on parking and sight triangles in the event that all departments are not in favor of a one-way street. Motion was seconded by Bob Gilkey. ROLL CALL: Dunlap, yes; Foster, yes; Gilkey, yes; Johnson, yes. B. Withdrawal of Schwichtenberg~ronerty_(I 025 acresl from Jackson County Fire Protection District No 3 followine its Annexation to the City of Central Point. Planning Technician, Ken Gerschler presented the Planning Department Staff Report. Because the Schwichtenberg property has been annexed, it will now be protected under the City's contract with Fire District No.3, and therefore will no longer need to be covered under Jackson County Rural Fire District No. 3. Commissioner Dunlap made a motion recommending withdrawal of the Schwichtenberg property (1.025 acres) from Jackson County Fire Protection District No. 3. Commissioner Foster seconded the motion. All said "aye" and the motion passed. City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes December 1, 1998, Page 3 C. Historic Review Boazd consideration of a request by Deana Sims to locally recognize the house located at 434 Manzanita treet as historically significant Deanna Sims and her real estate agent, Jeff Leever, came before the Historic Review Boazd to request that the home, located at 434 Manzanita Street and recently purchased by Ms. Sims, be locally recognized as historically significant. She stated that the house was probably built around the turn of the century, as some newspapers of the 1890 vintage were found in the walls of the home, used as insulation. The first actual registration of the home was in 1920, which could be either when it was built or remodeled. Historic designation would allow the house to be completely rebuilt in the event of a fire and enable Ms. Sims to obtain a loan to complete her purchase of the property. Commissioner Dunlap made a motion to recommend the City Council locally recognize the house located at 434 Manzanita Street as historically significant. Commissioner Foster seconded the motion. All said "aye" and the motion passed. VII. MISCELLANEOUS Tom Humphrey, Planning Director, said that he has received three proposals on the downtown revitalization plan. He will be meeting with some downtown representatives to prepare a recommendation. Mr. Humphrey stated that the TSP will present new material as it is available at future Planning Commission meetings. Ken Gershler, Planning Technician, informed the members of the Commission that Tom Malot, one of our local contractors, had suffered a major stroke. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gilkey made a motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dunlap. All said "aye" and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.