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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - February 2, 1999CITY OP CENTRAL POINT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 2, 1999 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Chuck Piland, Paul Lunte, Jan Dunlap, Candy Fish, Don Foster, Bob Gilkey, Karolyne Johnson. Also present were Tom Humphrey, Planning Director; Ken Gerschler, Community Planner; Lee Brennan, Public Works Director; Sue Meyers, Office Technician; and Mayor Bill Walton. III. CORRESPONDENCE Two pieces of correspondence were introduced. The first was a letter from Bert and Mazgie Webber, 892 Laurel Street, opposing the redevelopment of Pine Street between 8w and 10~' for thebenefitoftheRiteAidShoppingCenter. The second pieceofcorrespondencewasaUnifonn Fire Code Review on the Von Brandt Apartments from Fire District #3. IV MINUTES Commissioner Fish made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Minutes ofJanuary 5, 1999. The motionwas seconded by Commission Foster. ROLL CALL: Lunte, yes; Dunlap, yes; Fish, yes; Foster, yes; Gilkey, yes; Johnson, yes. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Jack & Ruth Campbell, 3252 Bursell Road. Mr. & Mrs. Campbell came before the Planning Commissionto voicetheir concemthatthe developments around them (duplexes onthe south side oftheir property and Shelterwood Subdivision on the east) were elevated 12" to 18" above their property level, leaving their property in a "hole". Tom Humphrey, Planning Director, agreed to do some research and contact them. Richard Watson, 555 Freeman Road, #251. Mr. Watson would like to put some directional signs around town to direct people to his church. The Commission asked, Ken Gerschler, Community Planner, to look into the sign ordinance and asked Mr. Watson to present a plan at the next Planning Commission Meeting, scheduled for March 2,1999. Tom Humphrey said he would call some other cities regarding signs placed on street signs. Pastor Jonathon E. Prestage, 3852 N. Foothill Road, Medford, OR. Pastor Prestage is interested in purchasing the property located at 155 N. Third Street in the C-5 zone, to be used as a church and daycare facility. There was some discussion, followed by the statement from the Planning Commissioners that the policy in the past has been to leave the commercial zone for commercial uses. City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes February 2, 1999, Page 2 VI. BUSINESS A. Transit Oriented Design Presentation (RVCOGI Dan Moore, Transportation Program Manager, presented an introduction to TOD (Transit Oriented Development). TOD is aplanning term that describes development influenced by and oriented to transit service. Elements ofTOD projects include good pedestrian access; moderate to high density housing; and mixed use such as offices, retail businesses, and services, all concentrated within strategic areas linking the transit system, The goal of TOD is to reduce the vehicle miles traveled per capita by 5% across the region. B. Public hearing to consider a request by adioinine oronerty owners to vacate the 9"'Street right-of-way between Pine Street and Manzanita and the Alle~eht-of-way between 8~' and 10"' Streets for the purpose of developing a new Rite Aid shopping center The subject rights-of--way are located in the C-4, Tourist and Office Professional zoning district. There were no ex-parte communications or conflicts of interest. Commissioner Fish was noticed about this hearing, as it is in her neighborhood. Tom Humphrey, Plaiuvng Director, presented the PlanningDepartmentstaffreport. Theapplicanthassubmittedarequestto vacate a public street and the alleys separating two City blocks in order to develop a Rite Aid shopping center and incorporate it with existing commercial and residential uses. The applicanthas submitted apetition signed by all ofthe property owners abutting the subject rights-of--way. The City Council will set the date forapublichearingafteritreceivesa recommendation from the Planning Commission. LeeBrennan,PublicWorksDirector,presentedthePublicWorksstaffreport. Suitable easements shall be provided. Any utilityandpublicinfrastnxcturemodificationsnecessary for the vacation and/orthe proposed development shall be performed at the expense of the Developer. Suitable additional right-of--way on 10"' and Manzanita Streets shall be granted by the Developer. Deed restrictions will need to be granted on the Development's property to allow for vehicular and pedestrian access to the land use activities that remain after redevelopment occurs. Mr. W.J. Walsh, 815 Manzanita, had some comments/questions for the Commission. He was questioning what impact the proj eet might have on Mangan i ta, and if it was likely to become a "back alley". City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes February 2, 1999, Page 3 Commissioner Johnson made a motion to recommend to the City Council the vacation ofthe 9`h Street right-of--way between Pine Street and Manzanita and the Alley right-of--way behveen 8th and 10'h Streets for the purpose of developing a new Rite Aid shopping center. Motion was seconded by Don Foster. ROLL CALL: Paul Lunte, yes; Jan Dunlap, yes; Candy Fish, yes; Don Foster, yes; Bob Gilkey, yes, Karolyne Johnson, yes. C. Public heazing to consider a request by Scott and Shawna Meyer to vary from the City's two car off street covered pazking requirement in order to convert a gara eg into additional livingazea. The subject property is located at 5035 Crestwood DriveintheR- 1-8, Residential Single Famil zy oning district. There were no ex-pane communications or conflicts of interest. Commissioner Fish stated that she knew the Meyers. Tom Humphrey, Planning Director, reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. He stated that the Meyer's son, Brandon, was paralyzed from the waist down in an automobile accident in 1997. ScottandShawnaMeyerwouldliketoconverttheexisting garage into a wheelchair accessible living area which has its own bathroom and an outside door to the driveway. If the garage were converted to living space, there would be no covered off-street parking provided at the residence, which would not comply with the Central Point Municipal Code. There was some discussion of acarport,and/ or a deed restriction in the event the house is later sold. Commissioner Fish statedthatthere is ademand forhomes thatazehandicapped accessible and that the Meyer's home could subsequently be purchased by someone with a disability. Therefore the deed restriction should recognize such a sale and only someone without a disability should be obligated to convert the new room to a gazage. Lee Brennan, Public Works Director, presented the Public Works Staff Report. The Public Works department is concerned that current or future owners/occupants ofthis property may not haveadequatepazkingspacesavailable. They suggestthatifavariance is granted, it be conditioned with a deed restriction on the property that when the property is sold or transferred, the variance will no longer be in effect. Applicant, Shawna Meyer, reiterated their need to accommodate their handicapped child. Commissioner Bob Gilkey made a motion to adopt Resolution #438 to grant a request by Scott and Shawna Meyer to vary from the City's two car off street City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes February 2, 1999, Page 4 covered parking requirement in order to convert a garage into additional living area, including staff reports and a deed restriction, wording to be prepared by the City Attorney. Ttre subject property is located at 5035 Cresrivood Drive in the R- 1-8, Residential Single Family zoning district. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dunlap. ROLL CALL: Paul Lunte, yes; Jan Dunlap, yes; Candy Fish, yes; Don Foster, yes; Bob Gilkey, yes; Karolyne Johnson, yes. D. PublichearinetoconsideraminorpartitionandsiteplanforNoahVonBrandttosubdivide a 0.88 acre tax lot into two parcels; one for an existin sin le family residence and the other to develop a 12 unit apartment complex. The subjectproperty is located at 443 North Second Street in the R-3. Residential Multiple Family zoning district. There were no ex-parte communications or conflicts of interest. Minor Partition: Ken Gerschler, Community Planner, reviewed the Planning Department StaffReport. For finance and development purposes, the applicant would like to create two separate tax lots that would segregate the existing residence from a largervacant areathat is the site of a proposed twelve unit apartment complex. The applicant has made no provision for a play area for children. Planning staffisrecommendingthatapprovalofatentativeplanbe conditioned upon the addition of more land from pazcel #1 to allow for a tot lot. Lee Brennan, Public Works Director presented the Public Works Staff Report. Public Works staff recommends the following: 1. Developer shall install sidewalks, including a suitable driveway apron with 20- foot throat" along the 2"d Street frontage. A street light may also be required. 2. All roads, driveways, and parking and turning areas must have asphalt or cement concrete surfaces and must be designed to accommodate the turning movements ofan AASHTO singleunittruckand the Fire District's requirements. 3. The developer shall design and maintain a site drainage/storm drain plan. 4. A minimum 6-inch diameter tap and service lateral will need to be made to service the existing fire hydrant. The line and hydrant shal l be placed within a 15- footwideeasementdedicatedtotheCity. Public Works is recommending that water service be provided by the positioning of new meters in the area eastofthe proposed fire hydrant. 5. All connections to City infrastructure, or any underground infrastructure crossing of 2nd Street must be completed prior to commencement of the overlay City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes February 2, 1999, Page 5 work on 2nd Street; no later than March 1, 1999. 6. If applicable, all overhead facilities should be converted to underground. All agreements and costs shall be by and between the utility owners and the developer. The applicant, Noah VonBrandt and his architect , Phil Schwimmer stated that they were prepared to create a 1200 sq. ft. area between the 21ots for the tot lot. They thought they may be able to tie into the existing school drainage system. They would like to contract with the City to do street work on 2"d Street when the City is doing the overlay. They were agreeable to the conditions proposed by the Planning and Public Works Departments. Jim May, BCV SA, said that there is a manhole on 2"d Street that would have to be removed and replaced, which would cost the developer approximately $1500 to $2000. Commissioner Fish made a motion to adopt Resolution #439 to grant a request for a minor partition forNoah VonBrandt to subdivide a 0.88 acre tax lot into rivo parcels; one for an existing single family residence and the other to develop a 12 unit apartment complex, with adjustments for a tot lot, all staff requirements, and all requirements of BCVSA and Fire District 3. The subject property is located at 443 North Second Street in the R-3, Residential Multiple Family zoning district. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Gilkey. ROLL CALL: PaulLunte, yes; Jan Dunlap, yes; Candy Fish, yes; Don Foster, yes; Bob Gilkey, yes; Karolyne Johnson, yes. Site Plan Review: Ken Gerschler, Community Planner, reviewed the Planning Departrnent Staff Report. The applicant has requested a Site Plan Review for the construction of a 12 unit apartment complex behind the existing single family residence located at 443 North 3`d Street. The apartment complex would include 12 attached carports and 15 uncovered parking spaces. There is a conflicting use in the area. The High School bus barn is located directly behind the complex and the buses are started at 5:00 a.m. each morning. The School District may eventually find another location for the bus barn. The applicant has submitted a landscaping plan. The project will access North Second Street via a common 20 foot wide driveway which is acceptable to the City and affected service providers. The City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes February 2, 1999, Page 6 project meets the minimum pazking requirements. The CPMC will require the address for the project to be displayed prominently. "fhe project would need to meet any requirements ofJackson County fire District 3. The minimum setback requirements have been met. The proposed structure is similar to other structures located in the R-3 zoning district. Lee Brennan, Public Works Director, covered all the Public Works StaffReport items under the Minor Partition portion ofthe hearing. He stated that a 10' PUE would be required along the front of 2"d Street, and no parking would be allowed on the street or within the 20' wide driveway entrance. Commissioner Fislr made a motion to adopt Resolution #440 to approve the site plan for Noah VonBrandt for an existing single family residence and a 12 unit apartment complex with revisions for a tot tot, all staff requirements and all requirementsofBCVSAandTireDistrict3. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lunte. ROLL CALL: Paul Lunte, yes; Jan Dunlap, yes; Candy Fish, yes; Don Foster, yes; Bob Gilkey, yes; Karolyne Johnson, yes. VII, MISCELLANEOUS Commissioner Johnson announced the Town Hall Meeting scheduled for February 10, 1999. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for March 2, 1999. The Planning Commissioners requested that City Staff try to schedule more items under the miscellaneous portion ofthe meeting, ratherthan Public Appearances, so that the scheduled items could be dealt with in a more timely manner. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gilkey made a motionto adjourn. Motion was seconded by Commissioner roster. All said "aye" and the meeting was adjourned at 9:35.