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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - August 1, 2000City of Central Point Planning Commission August 1, 2000 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL: Chuck Piland, Candy Fish, John LeGros, Paul Lunte, Don Foster and Wayne Riggs were present. Karolyne Johnson was xbseut. Also in attendance were Tom Humphrey, Planning Director; Ken Gerschler, Community Planner, Matt Samitore, Planning Technician, and Lee Brennan, Public Works Director. III. CORRESPONDENCE There was several hems of correspondence which will be entered inxo the respective items when the Planning Commission gets to ahem. IV. MINUTES Commissioner LeGros made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 11, 2000 meeting as approved. Commissioner Lunte seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Fish, yes; LeGros, yes; Lunte, yes; Fostet, yes; and Riggs yes. V. PUBLIC APPF.AIZANCES "There were no public appearances. VI. BUSINESS A. Continued public meeting to review a Site Plan application that would allow the construction of a 4200 square foot building at the Oregon Department of Transportation's maintenance yard on Hamrick Road. The subject property is located in the M-2, Industrial-General Zoning District on Jackson County Assessment Plat 372~O1C> Tax Lot 3400. Ken Gerschler, Community Planner, presented the Planning Department Staff Report. "Phis itemwas continued from the July meeting so that the applicants could have more time to review the staff reports. The applicants, would like to build a 4200 square foot pole barn to house their vehicles and equipment. The placement of the pole barn meets all requirements. Originally, the planning department was requiring 52 off street parking spaces, but after further information from the applicant that has been reduced to 37 spaces. There are over 40 spaces there right now. The other item that was changed From the original report was aRight-Of--Way request. After a meeting with the applicants and city staff it was determined that the applicants would participated in a ROW project, but this application is not the time to be requiring it. The Landscaping needs to be up kept on the site, and when Hanuick Road is improved, a City of Cenn-al Poi~it Pla~ening Conz~rusnzme Minutes August 1, 2000 Page 2 request. After a meeting with the applicants and city staff it was determined that the applicants would participated in a ROW project, but this application is not the time to be requiring it. The landscaping needs ro be up kept on the site, and when Hamrick Road is improved, a landscaping and irrigation plan will have to be submitted. Lee Brennan, Public Works Director, presented dic Public Works Staff Report. There were several items in the staff report that referred to improvements on E. Pine Street. Thar should read Hamrick Road. A 10 feet P.U.E. will be required alaag Hamrick Road. The Right of Way request is being dropped from this staff report and will be dealt with separately. Shirley Roberts, Planner from Oregon Department of Transportation, stated she agreed will all changes to the staff reports. Raymond Cooper, from ODOT, stated that the barn will have a metal exterior, and will be painted. Commissioner LeGros made a motion to pass 493> approving the Site Plan subject ro the recommended conditions of approval of the Planning and Public Works Staff Reports. Commissioner Foster seconded the motion. ROLI. CALL: Motion passed unanimously. B. Public meeting to review an application for a fence variance at 619 Palo Verde Way. The applicant is requesting that an existing fence be permitted to remain above 6 feet in height. The subject property is located in the R-i-8, Residential Single Family zoning district on Map 372W02CB, Tax Lot 3700. Ken Gerschler, Community Planner, presented the Planning Department Staff Report. Earlier this year Mr. Murphy applied for fence permit to rebuild a section of fence on the western portion of his property. Once the Fence was built, the Building Inspector noticed it was higher than the 6 foot maximum height. At that time Planning and Code Enforcement personnel went out and authorized a 10% administrative variance so the fence could be 6 Feet 6 inches. After this was granted it was determined that city staff authority is limited to zoning variances and that is why the fence variance was taken before the Planning Commission. It was also determined that the back fence constructed two years ago, was also higher than 6 feet. The Fence ranges in height on the applicants side from 6 Feet 3 inches to 6 feet 8 inches on the back fence. Mr. Gerschler stated that all the findings of fact and conclusions of law must be met in order to grant a variance. The Applicant, Mr. Dennis Murphy of 619 Palo Verde Way, stated that the fence is on his property, he was granted a 6 inch variance for the fence already, he paid for the entire fence, and the rest of his neighbors believe it should stay. He admits it is higher on the Western side Ciq~ of Central Point Plavtning Conrnaissima Minutes August 1, 2000 Page 3 because of the difference in grade in-between the two lots. He likes the fence and it keeps his lot private From the rest of the neighborhood. He has a pool and likes the privacy and would like to keep the fence. Mr. Earl Bennett, of 2021 "Paylor Road, stated he liked the fence and would like it to remain. Mr. Tim Waterman, of 613 Palo Verde Way, stated he also enjoyed the fence and would like it to remain. Ms. Lefler, of 625 Palo Verde Way, stated she does not like the fence, it is too high, the original fence was on level ground and now there is a difference in the heights of the two lots. "I•he fence is not wanted at that height and she would like it to be reduced to 6 feet. Mr. Murphy stated the fence is entirely on his property, he had it surveyed, and he did not add any Fill to the lot. He also stated having to reduce his fence will add an extra burden of cost on him. Ms. Lefler stated she would like to see the survey. Commissioners Lunte, Foster, and Riggs stated they did not like to over turn decisions made by the staff. Commissioner Fish mentioned that all the criteria had to be met in order to grant a variance. Planning Director, T'om Humphrey, stated that staff considered the same criteria in approving the administrative variance but at the time both the Murphy's and the Lefler's were in agreement on the fence. Commissioner Lunte made a motion to deny the proposed Variance application. Commissioner Fish seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Fish, yes; LeGros, yes; Lunte, yes; Foster, yes; Riggs, no. C. Public hearing regarding a tentative land partition that will allow an existing 0.35 acre parcel to be divided into two separate lots of 6,600 and 8,800 square feet respectively. "The subject is located near the residence at 644 Maple Street in an R-2, Residential "I'wo-Family District on Map 372W02CB, Tax Lot 3700. Ken Gerschler, Community Planner, presented the Planning Department Staff Report. The applicants Don Cavin and Faye Smith, have requested a partition of a lot into two smaller lots. Both lots meet the minimum square footage for the R-2 zoning. All setbacks have been met for the partition and if they plan on building on the second lot some improvements would have to City of Central Paint Plarueing Conm~eissian Minutes August 1, 2000 Page be made to the sidewalks and driveway apron, to the alley way if they plan on accessing the lot from it, as well as meeting all the setbacks for the lot. Lee Brennan, Public Works Director, presented the Public Works Staff Report. If the applicants are going to be taking access off of the alley, they need to improve the alley and the storm drainage. The runoff needs to be corrected on parcel two so that it drains toward 7`~' street, a 10 easement is being requested along 7`h Street in case utilities arc ever put underground. Water Service will need to be addressed if the newly a'eated lot will be using water. Amy Akins, represented Faye Smith and Don Cavin, and stated they agreed with all the requirements and they don't plan on using the alley to access the newly created lot. Commissioner I,unte made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 494, approving the Tentative Minor Land Partition of 372W11BA, Tax Lot 3100 subject to the recommended conditions of approval of the Planning and Public Works staff reports. Commissioner Fish seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. D. A Public Hearing to consider an application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD} at the Walnut Grove Mobile Home Park. The subject property is located at 4901 Hamrick Road, located in an R-3, Residential Multiple-Family District on Map 372W02, Tax Lot 100 and Map 372W01, Tax Lots 1200 and 1300. Tom Humphrey, Planning Director, presented the Public Works Staff Report. Because of the interest rate for Manufactured homes, the applicants are requesting a change from a Mobile Home Park, to a Planned Unit Development. They would then do a land/house mix which would allow interest rates to fall making them affordable housing again. 'T'hey are asking that everything stay the same, as far as the lots, the previous requirements, and all setbacks. They would like to have permission to build stick built homes on the remaining lot. They have some open space now and would keep that as well as keep all the RV and storage areas. The stick built homes would have to meet the requirements of the building department. The neighbors to the North and the West have had questions about P.U.D. The property owner to the North would like a better disclosure about farming practices to the new property owners in the P.U.D., and the property owner to the West would like to know who maintains the storm water easement. Lee Brennan, Public Works Director, presented the Public Works StaffReport. Currently, the water system of the City of Central Point extends to the master meter located inside the club house at Walnut Grove Mobile Home Park. If they ever decide to sell to individual property owners, then the developer would be required to meet the requirements for operation and City of Cerrn~al Panzt Planning Commission Alhzrrtes A:r~zrst 1, 2000 Page 5 maintenance of a small community water system, as required by the Oregon Heahh Division. The storm drainage system has currently not been accepted by the city, thus it is up the developer to maintain, until they are accepted Commissioner Luntc made a motion to extend past 10:00. Commissioner LeGros seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. Richard Stevens, from the Richard Stevens Group, is the agent for the applicant. The developer would Like to maintain everything just the same inside the P.U.D, except for the ability to build stick built homes if that is requested. Currently, they provide for one covered off street parking, and one not covered. They will maintain the Storm Drainage easements until they have been approved by the city. They want to provide affordable housing, and currently cannot do that without changing to a P.U.D. They will disclose in the CC&R's for the P.U.D. and in the process of a sale that there is existing farm uses next door. It is required bylaw to do so. John Schleining, the applicant stated that he never wanted to sell these lots, but the market has driven it to this P.U.D. request. He currently cannot rent the lots, and will be more advantageous to the all if this is allowed. He has only had a few inquiries about building stick built homes. He has offered two car garages to all the current tenants and will continue to do so. Commissioner Fish commented that these lots are actually bigger than the two other P.U.D. in Central Point, those being the Meadows, and Miller estates. James Black, presented a form to the Commission documenting the disparity in the price from 13.5% on just lease manufactured hotne, to 8.5 percent financing for home/land combination. Gerald May, of 5093 Gebhard Road, stared he would like a better buffer in-between his farm and the P.U.D. and would like better disclosure to his new neighbors that farming is occurring next to them. Samuel C. Oakley, of 5123 asked about clarification on the easement. Mr. Brennan, told him to come see him in the office in a few days and he will tell them who will be maintaining the easement presently and in the future. Richard Stevens, stated he would disclose to the property owners about the existing farm, he also agreed to requiring two trees be planted in the back of all the lots neighboring the farming property. He thought that there was a 10 feet buffer in-between the P.U.D. and the existing farm. Mr. May stated there is no easement and he would like something better. City of Central Poirrt Planning Comnsi~riorr A4inrrtec August 1, 2000 Page 6 Commissioner Fish stated that i[ had already been reviewed at the Commission does no[ have authority to change that. Commissioner Fish made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 495, approving the P.U.D. Preliminary Development Plan and subdivision subject to the recommended conditions of approval of the Planning and Public Works Staff Report, and adding that each of the properties bordering the existing farm at 5098 Gebhard Road, plant 2 trees in their back yards. Commissioner LeGros, seconded [he motion. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. E Public meeting to review a Site Plan application that would allow the construction of a 4,400 square foot restaurant near the intersection of LaRue Drive and South Penninger Road. The subject property is located in the C-4, Tourist and Office Professional District on Jackson countyAssessment Plat 372W02D, Tax Lot 2900. Commissioner Fish made a motion to extend past 11:00 P.M. Commissioner Lunte seconded the motion. ROLL CAI.,L: Motion passed unanimously. Tom Humphrey, Planning Director, presented the Planning Department Staff Report. This is the first site plan review of the LaRue partition, which still hasn't been final platted yet. It will be a 4,400 Shari's Restaurant, that will operate 24 hours a day. The use is a permitted use in the zoning district and all the parking and landscaping requirements have been met. The restaurant will coincide with a future hotel that will be built to the west of the property. Access to the restaurant would be taken from two driveway aprons connecting into LaRue Drive and one on Penninger Road. The applicants will have construct extensions to both roads in order to make the connections. Lee Brennan, Public Works Director, presented the Public Works Staff Report. Mr. Brennan stated that the applicants will participate in a new traff c circulation study of Penninger and E. Pine Street. They have also agreed to participate in a Local Improvement District to construct the necessary improvements suggested in the plan. They will only pay for an equitable share of the costs. Right of way and easements will be requested For both Penninger and LaRue Drive. There shall be no parking on LaRue Drive what so ever, and only vehicular parking on Penninger. No Semi=1"rucks will be allowed to park there. Construction of a 12 in water line will be required on Penninger and a 8 inch line on LaRue that will be eventually be a reinforced line. A Storm Drainage system will have to constructed for the property. Dennis Hoffour, is the agent for the applicant, and stated he agreed with all the proposed requirements. Ken McKinnley, of Shari's Management Corporation, stated that the restaurant can City of Cersn~al Point Plarsuing Conanasssioie Minutes August I, 2000 Page 7 accommodate 156 people and is slightly larger than the normal restaurant. Commissioner Fish made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 496, approving the Site Plan subject to the recommended conditions of approval of the Planning and Public Works Staff Reports, and to emphasize no Semi-Truck parking on either LaRue Drive or Penninger Road. Commissioner Riggs seconded the motion. ROLL CALL,: Motion passed unanimously. VIL MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Humphrey, stated that there is a joint City Council, Planning Commission, Citizen Advisory Committee, and School Board meeting on August 15, to discuss the TOD. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Lunte made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Riggs seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:35 P.M.