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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - May 6, 1997City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes May 6, 1997 -Page 2 Chairman Piland opened the Public Hearing. There were no conflicts of interest. Commissioner Gilkey noted that Mr, Moore came to a Parks Committee meeting and discussed parks in September, but has had no contact since that time. - Jim Bennett reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. Lee Brennan reviewed the Public Works Staff Report and identified revisions in the Staff Report that had been agreed upon by Staff and applicant. Herb Farber, 120 Mistletoe, Medford, agent for the applicant, stated that they concur with everything that has been put forth and the changes required by Lee Brennan. One concern is the Planning Department condition in Exhibit C, page 7, item 6, second sentence. Their suggestion~is that the word "significant" be added as the first word in that sentence so they don't have to return with minor modifications. Mr. Farber submitted a Notice of Authorization signed by both the Gilman's and the Moores. Chairman Piland closed the public hearing. Commissioner Gilkey made a motion to adopt Resolution 383 approving the Tentative Plan for the Beall Estates Subdivision, Phase ill, R-2 zoning district (37 2W 12C Tax Lot 3404) (Noel A. Moore and Bret A. Moore, applicants), with the correction as suggested by applicant's agent, and subject to all conditions of the Staff Reports as corrected. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson. ROLL CALL: Curtis, yes; Dunlap, yes; Fish, yes; Gilkey, yes; Johnson, yes; Rapp, yes. B. Continued Public Nearing -Review and derision regarding a Tentative Plan for the Central Point East Subdivision R-1-6 R-1-8 R-2 & R- onina districts. (372W01G Tax Lots 100 & 200• 7 W 016 Tax of F00 2700 & 2900! (Partners Trust omnany ap lirantl Chairman Piland opened the Public Hearing. There were no conflicts of interest or ex-parte communications. Jim Bennett reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. A special purpose park was one of the key issues raised at the previous Public Hearing. Jim showed the original comprehensive plan for parks in the area and discussed buffer zones. Jim Bennett stated that he wanted to clarify the mistaken impression that the applicant would be providing park land on Gebhard Road. The applicant was simply trying to show the Planning City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes May 6, 1997 -Page 3 Commission that there were other areas better situated for a park than in this subdivision. They were not intending to imply that they would facilitate that or make it available to the city. Lee Brennan reviewed the Public Works Staff Report. He stated that the previous staff report submitted on March 18, was a tentative staff report and some changes were made which he was going to read verbally. The corrected staff report would be made available at a later time. Jim Bennett noted some changes in the original Planning Department Staff Report. Delete Item #2 in the Recommended Conditions, page 8. However, this issue could be left open to be replaced with a similar condition to provide a park. Delete Item #3 which deals with submitting an application for a comprehensive plan amendment to adopt the neighborhood circulation plan and park development plan. The neighborhood circulation plan can be submitted directly to the Public Works Department. Chairman Piland declared a 10 minute recess at 8:13 p.m. Chairman Piland called the meeting to order at 8:22 p.m. to continue the Public Hearing. Dennis Hoffbuhr, representative to the applicant, 1062 E. Jackson, Medford, came forward. The park issue has raised some concern and is confusing at this time. The special interest park was originally designed to save trees along the ridge line and provide a buffer for the industrial area. The restrictive covenants cover saving the trees along the ridge line and the city has been made a part of the covenants so that they can enforce the covenants as well. The second issue was the buffer for the industrial area. Dennis presented some pictures of a buffer zone in Medford like the one they will have in this subdivision. The applicants would be happy to work with staff on a cost sharing approach on the traffic control light at the intersection on Hamrick Road. The applicants are in agreement with the conditions as presented in the revised staff report. Doug Hoffbuhr stated that Mike Thornton has prepared a storm drain plan. Mike Thornton, Thornton Engineering, 1236 Disk Drive, Suite 1, Medford, came forward and stated that they have noted the drainage concerns in the area and feel they can meet the conditions and improve the drainage in the area. Chairman Piland questioned the problem of people buying residences near the businesses along Table Rock Road and later suing the businesses. City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes May 6, 1997 -Page 6 for a special purpose park, that the developers providing a berm and safety barrier would be a better use of the money. The city would not be spending any money. The developers are providing larger fors so that they kids have a place to play. Commissioner Dunlap commented that Van Horn Park is only a two acre piece of land but it is used by a !ot of people. Commissioner Gilkey stated that if they are going to develop in the Central Point area they will need to have a place for recreation. Commissioner Fish asked the developers if they would agree to negotiate with the city for some of the land, that is not being developed, for a park. Mr. Stark stated that they agree to enter into negotiations with the city for two acres for a park. He asked if the city would do their own comprehensive plan amendment. Commissioner Fish made a motion to extend the meeting beyond the 10 o'clock time limit. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dunlap. All said "aye" and the motion passed. Doug Pfaff came forward and asked if they could leave the ponds open until that phase of the subdivision was built. Mr. Stark said that they could not because of the liability issues. Jim Bennett stated that the city cannot require developers to enter into negotiations with the city for land. The Commission is appealing to the developers to voluntarily enter into negotiations with the city for a park. Mr. Grover stated that if they are going to put in a two-acre park, he would like to design and develop it and then have the city purchase it. Mr. Stark stated that it seems the commission is going to approve but they are requesting that we enter into negotiations for atwo-acre piece of land on one our adjacent parcels. Jim Bennett stated that we can agree to that and the city will do the comprehensive plan amendment. Mr. Stark stated that the negotiation for the park is outside of the approval. Commissioner Piland closed the public portion of the meeting. City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes May 6, 1997 -Page 7 Lee Brennan stated that the city would like input on the park even if Mr. Grove designs the park. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to adopt Resolution 384 approving the Tentative Plan for Central Point East Subdivision, R-1-6, R-1-8, R-2 & R- 3 zoning districts. (37 2W 01 C Tax Lots 100 and 200; 37 2W 01 B Tax Lots 2500, 2700 & 2900) (Partners Trust Company, applicant, subject to all the conditions in the Staff Reports, deleting Item 3, Page 8 of the Planning Department Staff Report requiring a Comprehensive Plan amendment, and including changes that were made at the first public hearing. Lee Brennan stated that if there are any issues in regard to the revised Public Works Staff Report, it can be brought to the Planning Commission again. VII. MISCELLANEOUS Jim Bennett discussed future agenda items. Jim told the Commission that the budget committee approved the 1997-98 budget. He also stated that they are not sure of the impact of Measure 47 or Measure 50. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Fish made a motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Gilkey. All said "aye and the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.