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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - September 1, 1998CITY OF CENTRAL POINT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 1, 1998 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Chuck Piland, Jan Dunlap, Candy Fish, Don Foster, Bob Gilkey. Angela Curtis and Karolyn Johnson were absent. Also present were Tom Humphrey, Planning Director, Lee Brennan, Public Works Director, Ken Gerschler, Planning Technician, Arlene LaRosa, Public Works Secretary, Mayor Rusty McGrath, and City Councilmen Bill Walton and John LeGros. III. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence. IV. MINUTES August 18, 1998, Planning Commission Minutes will not be available until the second meeting in September. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. VI. BUSINESS A. Continuation of Public Hearing to consider a request by Ted Branch to develop Griffin Creek Estates a Tentative Plan fora 151ot subdivision in the vicinit~of West Pine Street and Corcoran Lane in the R-1-8 zoning district. There were no ex-parte communications or conflicts of interest. Tom Humphrey, Planning Director, reported that the applicant has an offer to purchase one lot on the property which would have an affect on Mr. Branch's request to develop. He would withdraw the request if this lot is sold. Mr. Humphrey recommended that the Commission either continue or table this item. Commissioner Fish made a motion to continue the public hearing until the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Gilkey seconded the motion. Shazon Tift of 507 Palo Verde Way asked why the residents of Palo Verde Way were not noticed. Tom Humphrey checked the mailing list and Mr. & Mrs. Tift City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes September 1, 1998 -Page 2 were on the list, as well as the other neighbors on Palo Verde Way. There was further discussion from the neighbors that could be affected by this development and it was decided that the neighbors would be re-noticed if this is again brought before the Planning Commission. Commissioner Fish withdrew her motion to continue and modified it to table the public hearing until further notice. Commissioner Gilkey seconded. All said "aye" and the motion passed. B. Public Hearing to consider a request by the Redha Corporation to subdivide 11 lots within the Snowy Mountain View Subdivision in the vicinity of Mountain View Drive and Columbine Way in the R-3 zoning district. There were no ex-parte communications or conflicts of interest. Tom Humphrey reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report and stated that the Building, Planning and Public Works Departments have reviewed the tentative plan for the proposed replat and have concluded that it is in compliance with all city requirements if all conditions of approval pertaining to minimum lot size, dimensions and access to public roadways are met. Lee Brennan, Public Works Director, stated that the Department must confirm that individual water meters exist for each new padlot and aze not cross-connected. Ben Zaze', representative for Redha Corporation assured the Planning Commission that any extra water meters that exist would be eliminated. He also stated that a 6' chain-link fence with slats would be erected between the subdivision and the Meadows Mobile Home Court. His concern was with the space between the subdivision fence and the Meadows fence. Even though the Meadows has agreed to maintain this area, he felt that it could create a problem with weeds and debris. He also stated that he was awaze of the desire of the Meadow's residents for single-story dwellings, but he would like to reserve the right to erect some two-story dwellings if the need arises. Commissioner Fish asked what would prevent Mr. Zare' from selling these lots. Bill Stints, 555 Freeman Road #187, manager of the Meadows, stated that the space between the fences has been and will be maintained by the Meadows. He felt it was an advantage to the residents of the Meadows to have a buffer zone. Some of the lots in the subdivision have been built up, which decreases the overall height of the Meadow's fence. He requested that the new dwellings be built more toward the front of the property to allow the Meadow's residents a little more City of Central Point Planning Conuuission Minutes September 1, 1998 -Page 3 privacy in their back yards. Chet Ricks, #147, Meadows Mobile Home Park, stated that he was opposed to two story dwellings being built. Commissioner Fish stated that the Planning Commission had no control over that issue, but could request that Mr. Zare' concentrate on one-story dwellings. There were no further questions and the public portion of the hearing was closed. Commissioner Fish made a motion to adopt Resolution 430, to subdivide 11 lots within the Snowy Mountain View Subdivision in the vicinity of Mountain View Drive and Columbine Way in the R-3 zoning district, including City recommendations, and to note that the sub-divider has agreed to try to limit building to single-story dwellings, and to erect a 6' foot chain-link fence along the back. Commissioner Dunlap seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Dunlap, yes; Fish, yes; Foster, yes; Gilkey, yes. C. Public Hearing to consider a request by the Citv Public Works Department to vary from the side yard setback and review a Site Plan to facilitate the construction of a new building on property located at 399 South 5th Street in the R-1-6 zonine district. There were no ex-parte communications or conflicts of interest. Tom Humphrey and Ken Gerschler reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. Requirements for on-site parking and the importance of maintaining specific distances between existing buildings, a water tank and the new building have necessitated an application to vary from the side yard setback of this corner lot. No new signs will be added at this time and no new hydrants are required. The advantage of this vaziance would be an upgrade of the sight and ADA access. Commissioner Gilkey made a motion to adopt Resolution 431, approving the request by the City Public Works Department to vary from the side yard setback and review a Site Plan to facilitate the construction of a new building on property located at 399 South 5th Street in the R-1-6 zoning district. Commissioner Dunlap seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Dunlap, yes; Fish, yes; Foster, yes; Gilkey, yes. D. Consideration of a request by Monte and Danika Bischoff to vary from the maximum fence height requirements on propertv located at 1029 Brandi Way in the R-3 zoning district. City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes September 1, 1998 -Page 4 There were no ex-parte communications or conflicts of interest. Ken Gerschler, Planning Technician reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. He reported that Code Enforcement Officer Ron Barnett approached the Planning Department with questions concerning a six foot chain link fence under construction at 1029 Brandi Way. The fence construction did have a building permit on file, but the height of the proposed fence violated the Central Point Municipal Code. The additional height of the proposed fence would provide a safer and more private environment for the applicant's family, as well as a larger useable area. Danika and Monte Bischoff, applicants, presented pictures to the Commission and reiterated the need for a safer, larger and more private back yard that the fence would provide. They also submitted a signed petition from 12 of their neighbors indicating support for the vaziance. Commissioner Fish made a motion to adopt Resolution 432 to vary from the maximum fence height requirements on the property located at 1029 Brandi Way in the R-3 zoning district. Commissioner Dunlap seconded the motion. Roll Call: Dunlap, yes; Fish, yes; Foster, yes; Gilkey, yes. VII. MISCELLANEOUS A. Discussion of Municipal Code Chapter 8.04.040 regarding definition, use and placement of privies. Tom Humphrey circulated a copy of Municipal Code Chapter 8.04.040, and asked the Commission if they felt it needed to be amended. He also circulated literature on a "space age porta-potty". This discussion was introduced as a result of the need to remove the existing porta-potty located at the "Human Bean", when construction is completed. At the present time the "Human Bean" uses the porta- potty and also has permission to use facilities at a neighboring business. The Commissioners agreed that they would need further information, some input from the Health Department, and a formal request from the owner to reconsider a code amendment. Tom Humphrey stated that three items have been scheduled for September I5, and then hopefully the commission could go to one meeting a month in October, when things will probably slow down. Commissioner Gilkey commended the Public Works Department for their efforts in organizing the work day for the play equipment installation in Central Park. City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes September 1, 1998, Page 5 Lee Brennan announced that September 19th is scheduled for another work day in Flanagan Park. Tom Humphrey announced Cruise Night scheduled for September 12, and Mayor McGrath told the Commission a little about the planned events. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gilkey made a motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Foster. All said "aye" and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.