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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - June 3, 1997CITY OF CENTRAL POINT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 3, 1997 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:03 P.M. II. ROLL CALL: Chuck Piland, Angela Curtis, Jan Dunlap, Candy Fish, Bob Gilkey, Valerie Rapp. Karolyn Johnson was absent. Also present were: Jim Bennett, Planning Director, Ken Gerschler, Planning Technician, Lee Brennan, Public Works Director, and Arlene LaRosa, Secretary III. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence. IV. MINUTES A. Commissioner Fish made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dunlap. ROLL CALL: Curtis, yes; Dunlap, yes, Fish, yes; Gilkey, yes; Rapp, yes. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. VI. BUSINESS A. Continued Public Hearing -Review and recommendation regardino a Zone Change from R-1-10. Residential Single-Family (10.000 s.f.l to R- 1-8, Residential Single-Family (8.000 s.f.l. f37 2W 10 Tax Lot 5900) (Dallas Page, aonlicantl Jim Bennett stated that action had already been taken on this item at the last Planning Commission Meeting of May 20, 1997. B. Continue Public Hearing -Review and decision regarding a Variance and Preliminar~pevelopmen t Plan for a Planned Unit Development. Rosewood Estates. (37 2W10 Tax Lot 5900) (Dallas Page, aRplicantl Chairman Piland opened the Public Hearing. There was no exparte communication. Commissioner Rapp declared a conflict of interest and took a place in the audience. City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes June 3, 1997 -Page 3 The following appeared in opposition to the application: Liz Laken, 296 Brandon, Central Point Christine DeVilleneuve, 209 Donna Way, Central Point Liz Horton, 340 Brandon, Central Point Ruby Reed, 310 Brandon, Central Point. Ms. Reed read a letter from David Smith, 353 Brandon, in opposition to the application and gave a copy of the letter to Jim Bennett. Mick Johnson, 130 Glenn Way, Central Point Lyle Reed, 310 Brandon, Central Point David Sills, 262 Brandon, Central Point Art Minnie, Beall Lane, Central Point Dallas Page, applicant, came forward with a rebuttal to the testimony in opposition to the application. He stated that they shifted units to accommodate PW requests. He has not thought of easements for walkway, will have to discuss with attorney. Has no problem with a fence between the park and private yards. Commissioner Fish made a statement regarding the effect the Rosewood Estates P.U.D, will have on the neighboring community. Commissioner Fish made a motion to deny the Variance and Preliminary Development Plan for a Planned Unit Development, Rosewood Estates (37 2W 10 Tax Lot 5900) (Dallas Page, applicant). Motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Gilkey stated that they needed to discuss the issue more. Commissioner Fish made a motion to deny the Variance and Preliminary Development Plan for a Planned Unit Development, Rosewood Estates (37 2W 10 Tax Lot 5900) (Dallas Page, applicantl. Commissioner Gilkey seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Curtis, no; Dunlap, no; Fish, yes; Gilkey, yes. Chairman Piland broke the tie with a "no" vote. The motion failed. Commissioner Dunlap made a motion to adopt Resolution #387 approving the Variance and Preliminary Development Plan for a Planned Unit Development, Rosewood Estates (37 2W Tax Lot 5900) (Dallas Page, applicant.) including all conditions of the staff reports. Commissioner Curtis seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Curtis, yes; Dunlap, yes; Fish, no, Gilkey, no. Chairman Piland broke the tie with a "yes" vote. Motion passed. City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes June 3, 1997 -Page 4 Jim Bennett explained the appeal process. Chairman Piland called for a recess at 9:20 p.m. Chairman Piland called the meeting to order at 9:30 p.m. C. Site Plan Revie~^~ - 7-Unit Multiple-Family_pevelopment (37 3W 3DD Tax i of 4700) (Larry Denn. ap lip cant) Jim Bennett reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. Lee Brennan reviewed the Public Works Department Staff Report. Lee requested that the landscape buffer adjacent to Glenn Way be made more extensive to provide an adequate screen from Glenn Way. Public Works also wants to verify that the bridge has been inspected. Commissioner Fish made a motion to allow the meeting to go beyond 10:00 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Gilkey. All said "aye" and the motion passed. Mr. Denn, the applicant, 1459 Highcrest Dr., Medford, came forward and stated that he did a lot line adjustment so they can use this bridge and not have to build another. Mick Johnson, 130 Glenn Way, came forward and stated that she did not object to the project. Her concern was that they had been told several years ago they would be given an estimate on putting sidewalks on that part of Glenn Way and had not received them. Commissioner Rapp confirmed that they had been told they would receive estimates on sidewalks after the community stated they would help pay for the sidewalks in that area. Jim Bennett stated they would research the situation. Commissioner Fish made a motion to adopt Resolution 388 to approve a Site Plan Review - 7 Unit Multiple-Family Development (37 3W 3DD Tax Lot 4700) (Larry Denn, applicant) including all conditions in the Staff Reports. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Rapp. ROLL CALL: Curtis, yes; Dunlap, yes; Fish, yes; Gilkey, yes; Rapp, yes. D. Site Plan Review - FiQpe Christian Church Day Care Center (37 2W 2CC Tax Lot 9800) (Tom Sabens aoolicantl City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes June 3, 1997 -Page 5 Jim Bennett reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. He stated that the city is requesting they move the building about 10 feet south, closer to Oak Street, to increase the site vision triangle. The city would also like to explore the possibility of the drop-off/pick-up area access and egress through paved area between the church and the proposed day care facility and include a fence along the paved area so children will not run into that area. The city wants to add the condition specifically that they must comply with all State regulations with respect to the operation of the Day Care facility. Lee Brennan reviewed the Public Works Department Staff Report. Commissioner Rapp suggested the landscape buffer be low flowers and/or lawn only so that there is no place for someone to hide. Lee Brennan stated that he agreed to changing the landscape buffer to flowers and/or lawn. Commissioner Gilkey suggested the pick-up/delivery traffic access through the alley and egress on Oak Street to coordinate with the traffic coming from the Wells Fargo Bank drive-up on the other side of the alley. Applicant stated that they would be happy to work with the city on the ingress and egress for this facility. Also, the landscaping will depend on the requirements of the State. Commissioner Gilkey moved to adopt Resolution 389 approving the Site Plan for the Hope Christian Church Day Care Center (37 2W 2CC Tax Lot 9800} (Tom Sabens, applicant) including all conditions in the Staff Reports and comments during the meeting, the condition that the access for pick-up/delivery be from the alley with egress onto Oak Street, including the variance, and compliance with the statutory requirements of the State. Commission Rapp seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Curtis, yes; Dunlap, yes, Fish, yes; Gilkey, yes; Rapp, yes. VII. MISCELLANEOUS Jim Bennett discussed items on future agendas. Commissioner Gilkey stated that the Parks Commission is making a recommendation to the Planning Commission to include neighborhood parks in those areas that have large subdivisions versus trying to find acity-wide park; using part of the SDC funds but saving a portion of those SDC funds so that City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes June 3, 1997 -Page 6 the City can still look for and possibly work together with the schools for the large activity parks. Jim stated that a comprehensive plan amendment needs to be done to start designating more areas for parks in the comprehensive plan. On direction of the Planning Commission, he will come back with a Resolution of Intent to initiate a change in the comprehensive plan. Dan Bowling, 520 Grand Avenue, had a question on the conflict of interest of Commissioner Rapp. Commissioner Rapp stated she excluded herself from the discussion and vote by her own choice. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gilkey made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Dunlap seconded the motion. All said "aye" and the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.