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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - September 16, 1997CITY OF CENTRAL POINT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 199 ~' MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:02 p.m. 11. ROLL CALL: Chuck Piland, Angela Curtis, Jan Dunlap, Candy Fish, Bob Gilkey. Karolyne Johnson was absent. Also present were: Jim Bennett, Planning Director, Ken Gerschler, Planning Technician, Lee Brennan, Public Works Director, and Arlene LaRosa, Public Works Secretary. III. CORRESPONDENCE Jim Bennett stated that there was correspondence related to Item A on the Agenda. He stated that a flyer has been distributed by Rogue Valley Council of Governments advertising a "Town Hall" Meeting that will be held on October 9, 1997 at Crater High School. IV. MINUTES A. The minutes were tabled. The Commission requested that the secretary check the recorded tape of the Meeting of September 2, 1997, concerning the motion made by Commissioner Gilkey on Item B of that agenda. The secretary was instructed to bring back that information to the commission at the next scheduled meeting. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Kathy Helmer, 11 N. Keene Way, Medford, from Rogue Valley Council of Governments, came forward and described the background on the strategic planning process that has just begun in Central Point and how the "Town Hall" meetings were a part of that process. VI. BUSINESS A. Revie~~ and determination regarding a Site Plan Review to allor~ 11Le rnnstruction of an office building (C 5 zone) 137 2W 03B6 Tax Lots 1500 and 1503) (Aoolicant• Medford Labor Temnl A o iationl Jim Bennett, Planning Director, reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. He stated that the City received three letters after the packets went out, copies of which were distributed to the Commissioners: (1) Jackson County Road Services, (2) Ron & Pam Torrey, 907 Comet, (3) Richard and Kathryn Davis, 909 Comet. Lee Brennan reviewed the Public Works Staff Report. He stated that a correction should be made on page 5, item 3, fourth line of the Staff Report; it should read "ditches along Highway 99" instead of "ditches along Hanley Road". Fred Phillips, 345 N. Bartlett #203, Medford, agent for applicant, and Walt Conner, 24 '/= S. Grape Street, applicant, came forward. Mr. Phillips stated that there will be no fences except on the north side of the property which were put in by the Oregon State Police facility. The back portion of the property will be graveled in Phase I and in Phase II will be asphalted. Mr. Phillips stated that they will work with staff on the lighting so that it will not affect neighbors. They could put soffit lights in the eves of the building and maybe some type of ariel or downward facing lights in the parking lot. Commissioner Fish made a motion to adopt Resolution 401 approving a Site Plan to allow the construction of an office building (C-5 zone) (37 2W 0368 Tax Lots 1500 & 1503) (Applicant: Medford Labor Temple Association) to include all conditions of the staff reports, and the correction on the Public Works Staff Report. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Gilkey. ROLL CALL: Curtis, yes; Dunlap, yes; Fish, yes; Gilkey, yes. B. ReviP~~~ and determination regarding a variance to a side yard setback IR-3 7one1 (37 2l^1 03DD Tax Lot 7001 (Applicant• Henry G McCullouahl Ken Gerschler reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. Chairman Piland opened the public hearing. There was no conflict of interest or ex-parte communication. Ken stated that Mr. McCullough will not be at the meeting tonight. Chairman Piland closed the public hearing. Commissioner Dunlap made a motion to approve the variance to a side yard setback (R-3- zone) (37 2W 03DD Tax Lot 700) (Applicant: Henry G. McCullough}. Commissioner Curtis seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Curtis, yes; Dunlap, yes, Fish, no; Gilkey, no; Piland, no. Motion was defeated. City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes September 16, 1997 -Page 3 Commissioner Fish made a motion to deny the variance to a side yard setback (R-3- zone) (37 2W 03DD Tax Lot 700) (applicant: Henry G. McCullough). Commissioner Gilkey seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Curtis, no; Dunlap, no; Fish, yes; Gilkey, yes, Piland, yes. Motion passed. VII. MISCELLANEOUS Jim Bennett discussed future Planning Commission Agendas and new businesses in Central Point. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Fish made a motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Gilkey. All said "aye" and meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.