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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - May 19, 1998CITY OF CENTRAL POINT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 19, 1998 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Chuck Piland, Candy Fish, Don Foster, Bob Gilkey, Karolyne Johnson. Jan Dunlap and Angela Curtis were absent. Also present were Tom Humphrey, Planning Director, Ken Gerschler, Planning Technician, Lee Brennan, Public Works Director, and Arlene LaRosa, Public Works Secretary. III. CORRESPONDENCE All correspondence received will be introduced later in the meeting. IV. MINUTES a. Commissioner Fish made a motion to approve the minutes of May 5, 1998, as written. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Foster. ROLL CALL: Fish, yes; Foster, yes; Gilkey, abstain, Johnson, abstain. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. VI. BUSINESS A. Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Tentative Plan for the Shelterwood Subdivision. Chairman Piland opened the Public Hearing. There was no ex-parte communication or conflict of interest. Ken Gerschler reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. He read into the record a letter from Jack and Ruth Campbell dated May 12, 1998. Commissioner Fish stated a concern that the house be upgraded. Mike Sullivan, 3784 Coleman Creek Rd., Medford, applicant stated that he will completely remodel and restore the house to fit the homes around it. Mike stated that it is a single story home with a large attic space. He intends to remodel only the ground floor for habitation. The attic will be uninhabitable. Darin and Judy Hilyer, 852 Beall lane, Central Point, stated that their City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes May 19, 1998 -Page 2 backyard is very small, the house was moved behind their property, very close to their property line and blocks their view. Mr. Sullivan, stated that if this house were not moved to Lot 22, another house would be built there and he is at the standard setback from the property line. Commissioner Fish made a motion to adopt Resolution 420 approving the move of the existing house located on the Shelterwood Subdivision site to Lot 22, with a title restriction that the attic will not be converted to living space but will remain uninhabitable. Motion was seconded by Bob Gilkey. ROLL CALL: Fish, yes; Foster, yes; Gilkey, yes; Johnson, yes. B. Public Hearing to consider a request by Mr Tom Casey to position a mobile espresso cart near the intersection of East Pine and North First Streets. Ken Gerschler reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. Lee Brennan stated that the Public Works Department would defer the construction of sidewalks, provided the applicant signs a Deferred Improvement Agreement. The department would like to put afive-year maximum on the deferment. He stated the applicant will need a storm water control plan, the storm water cannot drain to the sidewalk or street, the driveway should be one-way, northbound only with directional arrows, and a 20 foot radius on the alley egress. Tom Humphrey stated that landscaping can be required with a possible green buffer between the paving and the Merritt residence next door and a pocket park on Pine Street for people to use as they are walking downtown. Tom Casey, 754~Marshall Ave., Medford and Tami Lanmaker, 1110 S.W. Freeman, Central Point, applicants stated that the espresso cart is on wheels and will remain on wheels. The hours of operation will be 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mr. Casey stated that the unit was self-contained so they would not need water right away. They considered putting in wine barrels with flowers for the landscaping with possibly a table and chairs near Pine Street for pedestrians. Mr. Steve Shearer and Ms. Judy Bultrane, 117 Pine Street, Central Point, neighbors of the property under discussion stated they are concerned about (1) Whether this was going to be a Conditional Use Permit, (2) The asphalt radiating a lot of heat, (3) the direct impact on the livability of their residence with pollution and noise generated by vehicles in the drive- through, (4) the impact of business hours of operation on their right to City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes May 19, 1998 -Page 3 privacy, (5) potential deterioration of the Merritt building itself because of exhaust, vibration and possible collision, 16) Issue of safety on the particular corner which is congested because of proximity of Highway 99. Mr. Shearer requested a 10 foot setback between the driveway and their residence and requested that the driveway cut be 40 foot from Pine Street. Mr. Casey stated that across the street from the Merritt building on two sides, are businesses that have much longer hours of operation and generate noise, light and vehicle traffic. They originally considered an attractive wall to deflect the lights. Commissioner Gilkey made a motion to adopt Resolution 421 approving the application to position a mobile espresso cart near the intersection of East Pine and North First Streets, including all conditions of the staff report and adding the following: The applicant shall enter into a maximum of five-year Deferred Improvement Agreement fora 6 foot sidewalk; a standard driveway approach shall be installed prior to occupancy with a 40 foot setback from Pine Street and a 20 foot radius in the alley; a pitched roof on the espresso cart; implement a landscaping plan using wine barrels; aone- way, 12-foot driveway northbound with directional arrows; surface water drainage shall be controlled so it will not drain on the street, alley, sidewalk or remain on the property; hours of operation shall be 5:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Commissioner Fish seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Fish, yes; Foster, yes; Gilkey yes; Johnson, yes. Chairman Piland declared a recess at 9:47 p.m. Chairman Piland opened the meeting again at 9:57 p.m. B. Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Tentative Plan for the Walnut Grove Manufactured Home Park. Chairman Piland opened the public hearing. There was no ex-parte communication or conflicts of interest. Tom Humphrey reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. Richard Stevens, P. 0. Box 4368, Medford, OR, representing the applicant, stated that this is an amendment to an approved manufactured home park. The proposal is to exchange the open space designated for the park and the R.V. Storage area. The R.V. Storage area would then be in the middle of the middle of the project for more security and the park would be on Hamrick Road. The proposal will add 7 additional lots to the manufactured home park, however, 7 residential lots have been lost from New Haven Subdivision. He stated that they recognize the previous conditions and City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes May 19, 1998 -Page 5 strategic location of roads, golf courses and other major public areas and facilities, and included a declaration recognizing common, customary and accepted farming practices. Chairman Piland closed the public hearing. Commissioner Gilkey made a motion to adopt Resolution 422, approving the amendment to the tentative plan for Walnut Grove Mobile Home Park including the changes mentioned in the application as it was presented with the condition that property owners or lessees of the manufactured home park be notified that there is farmland adjacent to it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson. ROLL CALL: Fish, yes; Foster, yes; Gilkey, yes; Johnson, yes. D. Continued public hearing regardingproposed changes to the City of Central Point and Jackson Countv Comprehensive Plans and Comprehensive Pian maps. Chairman Piland opened the public hearing. There was no ex-parte communication or conflicts of interest. Tom Humphrey stated that the meeting was continued for two weeks so that The Department of Transportation could review the Traffic Impact Study. The City has received a letter from ODOT and a letter from the Department of Land Conservation and Development concerning the proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan. Tom read into the record a memorandum he wrote in response to the correspondence received from DLCD and ODOT. Commissioner Gilkey made a motion to extend the meeting beyond 10:00 a.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fish. All said "aye" and the motion passed. Tom Humphrey introduced into the record the grid map resulting from an air quality computer model from the Rogue Vaiiey Council of Governments. Tom Humphrey stated that a land owner, Jeannie Savage, also submitted a letter to the Commission requesting that her property on the northwest corner of Biddle Road and Table Rock Road, be designated C-5 Thoroughfare Commercial district. Herb Farber, 120 Mistletoe, Medford, OR, agent for W. L. Moore Construction, gave the Commission a drawing quantifying the park area and the Neighborhood Commercial area in Area 1. He also stated he wanted to City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes May 19, 1998 -Page 6 add his support for the work Mr. Humphrey was doing in responding to the letters from ODOT and DLCD and his business would be happy to help in that effort. Chairman Piland closed the public hearing. Commissioner Gilkey moved to recommend to the City Council the approval of the proposed change to the City of Central Point/Jackson County Comprehensive Plans and Comprehensive Plan Maps per the recommendations of the Citizens Advisory Committee, adding a park and commercial zone in Area 1 redesignating Tax Lot 700 in Area 3 to Commercial Neighborhood, and in Area 4 changing Tax Lot 701, 4404 Biddle Road, from C-N to C-5 Commercial zone. Commissioner Fish seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Fish, yes; Foster, yes; Gilkey, yes; Johnson, yes. IV. MISCELLANEOUS Tom Humphrey stated that the Sycramore trees at the Oregon State Highway Patrol office on Front Street have been replaced. Tom stated that the City received a letter from SO-REDI notifying the City that they have been awarded a S45,000 grant for the downtown revitalization. Lee Brennan stated that on Monday night, May 18, there was a neighborhood meeting concerning Country Meadows. Hammond Engineering addressed the Flood Study on Horn Creek. The City will bring the study to the Planning Commission in the future. Tom discussed future agendas. VIII, ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Fish made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gilkey. Everyone said "aye" and the meeting adjourned at 10:32 p.m.