Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - June 1, 1999CI"fY OF CL-:N'iRA1, POIN"I PLANNING COMMISSION MINt)TIS .1UNE 1, 1999 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:05 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Chuck Piland, Paul Lunte, Candy Fish, Don Foster, Karolyn Johnson. Jan Dunlap was absent and Bob Gilkey has taken a position on the City Council. Also in attendance were Tom Humphrey, Planning Director, Ken Gerschler, Conununity Planner, Lee Brennan, Public Works Director, Mayor Bill Walton, Bob Gilkey, City Councilman, and Sue Meyers, Office Technician. III. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Bret Moore regarding Bohnert Estates. IV MINUTES Commissioner Fish made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Minutes for the May 4, 1999 meeting as presented. Paul Lunte seconded the motion, noting a typing error on page 11. ROLL CALL: Lunte, yes; Fish, yes; Foster, yes; Johnson, yes. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. VI. BUSINESS A. Public he_arnQ_to consider a planned unit (pad lotl development and tentative plan introduced by Parkwood Terrace Estates LLC to subdivide 4' 4 acres of land into 42 residential lots. The subject property is located south of Beebe Lane 125 feet east of Hamrick Road in the R-2. Two-Family Residential zoning district. There were no ex-parte communications or conflicts of interest. Tom Fumphrey, Planning Director, presented the Planning Department Staff Report. The applicants have submitted a preliminary development plan for a Residential Planned Unit Development (PUD) consisting of 45 single family dwellings, both attached and detached. These will be incorporated into the Central Point East Development. The preliminary development plan depicts two pocketparksandlandscapingatthevariousentrances. Landscapingandtheopen space areas will be maintained by the property owner and/or a homeowners City of C'cntrul Point Planning Conunission Minutes .bore 1, (999 -Page 2 association. Lee Brennan, Public Works Director, presented the Public Works Department Staff Report Public Works will allow for parking on alternate sides of the street, but recommends that no parking be allowed iu the first 100 feet of Packwood Terrace from Meadowbrook Drive. They also reconunend that no parking be allowed on the col-de-sac. The 55-foot minimum sight triangle _ cannot be met on Meadowbrook, and may be reduced to 25 feet. Public Works recommends that when the cost reimbursement methodologies are established, and the area of benefit determined, that the Development be required to pay the apportioned share of costs for the new master water meter and transtnission line installations. Kevin Neering, developer, and Bob Neathamer, agent, addressed the Planning Commission. They requested a front setback variance of 18' instead of 20'. They are willing to work with staff on sight triangles, etc. Curt Johnson, 1225 Crater Lake Avenue, Medford, spoke in opposition to the project. He spoke on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Woods, 4460 Hamrick Road. They requested a site and sound buffer between the existing properties. They also requested an extension of Parkview Avenue to the south, in order to continue progress to the south of the development. They would like to see a signal installed on Hamrick Road. Mr. Johnson asked how this property qualified for a PUD. Mr. Neering and Mr. Neathamer stated that Cyprus trees already exist as a sight/sound barrier between the properties, and they will be building fences. They also stated that Oak View will provide access to the Woods' property. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to adopt Resolution 451 approving a planned unit (pad lot) development and tentative plan introduced by Packwood Terrace Estates, LLC to subdivide 4.4 acres of land into 45 residential lots, to include pedestrian access and sight/sound buffer (fencing and landscaping) on the south side of the development, and all staff report requirements. The subject property is located south of Beebe Lane 125 feet east of Hamrick Road in the R-2, Two-Family Residential zoning district. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fish. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. City ofCcnu'a( Point Planning Conunission Minutes June I, 1999 -Page 3 B. Public hearing to consider a tentative plan introduced by Lou Mahar Ind Pacific "f rend Buildin Company to subdivide 13 3 acres of land into 48 residential lots known as Brookfield Estates The subject property is located on the south side of Tavlor Road and east of Grant Road in the R-t Single Family Residential zoning district. There were no ex parte communications or conflicts of interest. Tom I-lumphrey reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. He stated that due to the amount of traffic on Taylor and Haskell Roads, Lou Mahar, applicant for Broookfield Estates, the LDS Church and W.L Moore Construction have all agreed to participate in a traffic study and abide by its subsequent recommendations. In order to encourage alternative modes of transportation in Brookfield Estates, a 12 foot wide pedestrian access way is proposed between lots 39 and 40 for the purpose of connecting this development to the Mitchell's Landing and Country Meadows Subdivisions. The proposed subdivision, located in the vicinity of Horn and Jackson Creeks would be subject to the special setback requirements as they pertain to flood protection. Mr. Humphrey told the Commission that they could only continue this item with the consent of the applicants because state land use law obligates the City to act within 120 days. The commission's alternatives are to deny the application for cause or to conditionally approve it. Lee Brennan reviewed the Public Works Staff Report. The City will require a Minimum of 88 feet for right-of--way on Taylor Road as it is a secondary arterial type street. This requirement may be increased or decreased pending recommendations provided in the traffic study. Depending on the conclusions reached by the traffic study, the street layout presented in the tentative plan may have to be modified. The Developer will be responsible for all "half street" improvements to Taylor Road along the property frontage. No permanent access should be allowed onto Taylor Road from the development. A suitable fence should be installed along Taylor Road. The Developer should be required to have a 100-year flood study analysis performed. The developer will be responsible for sharing the costs associated with the construction of a water line along Taylor Road. Dennis Hoffbuhr spoke on behalf of applicant, Lou Mahar. He pointed out that they had been working on this project since last fall and they would like to begin the first phase of construction this season and continue on with the second phase City ofCenu'~il Point Planning Commission Minutes ,tune 1, 1999 -Page 4 in the year 2000. He said it would be easy to delete lots if they become un- buildable after the flood and traffic studies are complete. 'Choy are willing to work with City Staff. Mr. Bob White, 410 Brad was opposed to the project, due to the traffic on Taylor Road. Mr. Charles Hewitt, 200 Donna Way, was also opposed and was concerned about additional traffic on Donna Way. Mr. Wayne Chipman, 205 Donna Way, suggested abreak-away barrier, so that Donna Way would be connected, but not a through street. Kent DeYarman, 3775 Old Military Road, suggested bike paths and sidewalks to alleviate some of the traffic. Myrl Jacobsen, 21 I Donna Way stated that all the additional traffic would come out onto Rachel, increasing the problem there. Bob Gilkey, 1165 Gatepark, who had attended a meeting of the residents as a park commissioner, stated that no one had promised that Donna Way would be blocked off, as had been suggested. Commissioner Fish asked if the residents on Donna Way could form a local improvement district to put in sidewalks. Lee Brennan said that would be possible. Commission Johnson made a motion to adopt Resolution 452 to approve a tentative plan introduced by Lou Mahar and Pacific Trend Building Company to subdivide 13.3 acres of land into 48 residential lots known as Brookfield Estates, subject to staff reports, flood and traffic studies and to include a south side pedestrian way to connect to Brad Way. The subject property is located on the south side of Taylor Road and east of Grant Road in the R-1, Single Family Residential zoning district. The Commission would also like to encourage the developer to use any unbuildable land for a pocket park. Commissioner Foster seconded the motion: ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. C. Public hearine to consider a tentative nlan introduced by W.L. Moore Construction to subdivide 8.7 acres of land into 24 residential lots known as Bohnert Estates The subject property is located on the north side of Taylor Road and west of Haskell Road in the R-2 Two-Family Residential zonin_ district. There were no ex parte communications or conflicts of interest. Tom 1 Iumphrey presented the Planning Department Staff Report. The applicant City ~~( Central Point Planning Commission Minutes ,lone L 1999 -Page 5 has submitted a proposal to subdivide 12.7 acres of land into 24 residential lots. The tentative plan actually depicts 48 lots, but the Moores will complete the development in two phases, the second (future) phase pending the 'T'ransit Oriented Development master planning. As in the other development, the City has initiated a traffic impact study which the applicants will participate in with Lou Mahar and the LDS Church. Because the construction season is imminent, the Developers would like to proceed pending the outcome of the traffic study. _ The subdivision is adjacent to Griffin Creek and would be subject to the setback requirements as they pertain to flood protection. Public Works is requiring the applicant to perform a special flood analysis. This site is located in the R-2, Residential Two-Family Zoning District, butthe applicant has chosen to plan for single family residences, with large lots to accommodate an exceptionally wide flood plain. Commissioner Fish made a motion to proceed beyond 10:00 p.m. Commissioner Lunte seconded. All said "aye" and the meeting continued. Lee Brennan presented the Public Works Staff Report. The Public Works Department and Planing Department are working on revising street-section requirements to possibly include the incorporation of a planter strip between the curb andthe sidewalk. This strip would be a minimum of 3 feet wide and provide a space for placing trees and other decorative plantings and allow for a safety buffer for pedestrians. Public Works is-recommending that no permanent access be allowed onto Taylor road. This will require that lots 1 and 2 will need to have access from Otto Boulevard. A suitable fence should be installed on Taylor Road. The Developer should be required to have a supplemental 100- year flood study analysis performed. Herb Farber, agent for W.L. Moore, stated that theystarted work on this project in January 1996. They are willing to move the sidewalks back as far as necessary to accommodate fire hydrants and water meters. They would still maintain a 20' setback from the sidewalk so that cars could be kept in the driveway, and off of the sidewalk. The Moores felt that the existing flood study that has been done by FEMA should be used, rather than requiring a complete new flood study. Bill Evans, 2061 Taylor Road, spoke in opposition to the development. He suggested that traffic on Taylor needs to be controlled and possibly another main arterial should be established to accommodate the area's traffic. Bob City ofCcnnal Point Planning Commission Minutes June I, (999 -Page 6 White, 4I0 Brad Way, suggested that another railroad crossing or widening of "Taylor may ease the problem. 1-Ierb barber suggested that the traffic problem may be one of enforcement. I-Ie also pointed out that the Master Plan shows an additional railroad crossing. There was some discussion regarding responsibility for sidewalk repair if the sidewalks were outside of the easement. Commissioner Fish made a motion to adopt Resolution 453 approving the tentative plan introduced by W.L. Moore Construction to subdivide 8.7 acres of land into 24 residential lots known at Bohnert Estates, including staff report recommendations, Mr. Farber's narration and submittals, a bikeway, and a mutual agreetent (to be resolved) on sidewalk repairs. The garages on Otto Blvd, shall have a 20' setback from the sidewalk and the City and the Developer shall reach an agreement regarding the flood plain. The utilities shall remain above ground until the completion of the Taylor Road improvements. The subject property is located on the north side of Taylor Road and west of Haskell Road in the R-2, Two-Family Residential zoning district. Commissioner Foster seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. D. Review of Title 15 and Title 17 as the~pnly to fence heights on lots within adopted zoning setbacks. Mr. Humphrey submitted the existing regulation as follows and suggested inserting "setback" in place of "corner of the main structure". The maximum height for fences on or along the side lines from the front property line to a point opposite the nearest front corner of the main structure (to be replaced by "setback") shall be three and one-half feet, and from the nearest front corner of the main structure (to be replaced by "setback") to the back line of the lot, the maximum height shall be six feet. Mr. Brennan suggested adding "as long as the requirements of the Public Works Department regarding sight-vision triangles are maintained". Paul Lunte made a motion to modify the wording of Title 15 and Title 17, as they apply to fence heights on lots within adopted zoning setbacks, as Cite ofCcntra( Point Planning Conunission Minutes ,tune 1, 1999 - Pagc 7 stated. Don Foster seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. VII. MISCELLANEOUS There was no miscellaneous business. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Fish made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Foster seconded. All said "aye" and the meeting adjourned at 11:20.