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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 8/6/13 City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes August 6, 2013 I• MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Chuck Piland, Mike Oliver, Tom Van Voorhees, Craig Nelson, Kay Harrison and Tim Schmeusser were present. Susan Szczesniak was absent. Also in attendance were: Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director, Don Burt, Planning Manager, and Karin Skelton, Planning Secretary. III. CORRESPONDENCE —None IV. MINUTES Craig Nelson made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 2, 2013. Mike Oliver seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Mike Oliver, yes; Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Tim Schmeusser, yes; Craig Nelson, yes; Kay Harrison, yes. Motion passed. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES —None VI. BUSINESS VII. DISCUSSION State Police Communications Tower. Don Burt presented Resolution 793, the proposed zoning adjustment for the State Police Communications Tower to a Class A Non-Conforming use per CPMC Section 17.56.040. At the time the Tower was constructed the property was zoned R-2 and communication towers were permitted. He explained that the zoning was changed to TOD (EC) in 1998. At the time of the rezoning the Tower's non-conforming status was not considered. Thus, by default it is considered a Class B non-conforming use. It was stressed that the Tower is needed for the continued protection, safety and general welfare of the public. It has been in use since 1998 and has not been the cause of any complaints or other issues. By re-classifying the Tower as a Class A Non- Conforming use, it would allow greater flexibility in the continued use, maintenance and operation of the Tower consistent with the purpose and function of the Oregon State Police Headquarters facility. Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2013 Page 2 There was some discussion regarding other towers in the area and the efforts to keep their appearance minimally intrusive. The current intent is to relocate the Tower approximately 30 feet back on the property. The Tower will remain the same height, which is 80 feet. Craig Nelson moved to approve Resolution 793. Mike Oliver seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Mike Oliver, yes; Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Tim Schmeusser, yes; Craig Nelson, yes; Kay Harrison, yes. Motion passed. Amendment to Municipal Code Section 17.65.050, Table 2 Don Burt presented Resolution 796, the modification of Municipal Code Section 17.65.050, Table 2 with regard to the conflict between Minimum Area and Average Minimum Area per Dwelling Unit and Minimum and Maximum Density requirement which were in conflict. He proposed that since the density standard is the governing policy standard, the modification should be limited to the minimum and Average minimum area per dwelling unit. Mike Oliver moved to approve Resolution 793. Tom Van Voorhees seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Mike Oliver, yes; Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Tim Schmeusser, yes; Craig Nelson, yes; Kay Harrison, yes. Motion passed. Amendment to Municipal Code to Add Sidewalk Cafes and Revise Other Code Sections as Necessary Tom Humphrey presented Resolution 794, a recommendation to the City Council to approve amendments to the Municipal Code to add sidewalk cafes and revise other code sections as necessary. Specifically, Title 5 and Chapters 9.54 and 9.64. He stated that Bobbio's Pizza has approached the City about serving food and alcoholic beverages in front of their business. The City envisions this practice in front of other restaurants in the Downtown, however, the Municipal Code Chapters 9.54—Intoxication and 9.64—Obstructing Public Passage were prohibitive of this proposal. The City Attorney recommended the introduction of a Sidewalk Café ordinance which would provide both opportunity and safeguards for outdoor dining and drinking. He indicated the Department's intention to add Sidewalk Café's to Chapter 5 and make two subtle changes in Chapters 9.54 (Intoxication) and 9.64( Obstructing Public Passage) which will make Sidewalk Café's consistent with the rest of the code. He added that there do not appear to be any significant issues with these revisions. The provisions for Sidewalk Cafes have been used successfully in Ashland for years without any negative consequences. Changes to Chapters 5 and 9 are all very straightforward amendments that can be made locally and quickly. To keep the ambience of the area advertising would not be allowed on the umbrellas except for printing directly on the fabric. Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2013 Page 3 There was some concern regarding redundancy in the code and the need to clarify the language. Mr. Humphrey stressed that permits would be required and would dictate the conditions governing the Sidewalk Café's. All permits would expire December 31st and would need to be renewed each January. Tom Van Voorhees made a motion to approve Resolution 794 with the recommended language adjustment to clarify permissible advertising on sidewalk café sites. Kay Harrison seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Mike Oliver, yes; Tim Schmeusser, yes; Craig Nelson, yes. Motion passed. Intent to Amend Municipal Code Section 15.24 Sign code;Section 17.67 Design Standards— TOD District and TOD Corridor and to use Reserved Section 17.75.050 Signage Standards to Consolidate All Other References top Signs in the Zoning Code. Tom Humphrey presented Resolution 795. Intent to Amend Municipal Code Section 15.24 Sign code; Section 17.67 Design Standards—TOD District and TOD Corridor and to use Reserved Section 17.75.050 Signage Standards to Consolidate All Other References to Signs in the Zoning Code. The Municipal Code currently contains too many various references to signs. Chapter 15 was originally intended to govern the building criteria for signs. The intent is to try to simplify the code. Derek Zwagerman reviewed Chapter 15 and made changes to make it consistent with current building code. There are multiple references to signs throughout the Zoning Code. The intent is to have all references to signs refer to Section 17.75 where all original sign language will be compiled. The differing types of advertising signs were discussed. The possibility of allowing lighted signs only by the freeway with specific conditions governing them was discussed. It was stated that signs by the freeway should be limited to a height of 60 feet. The TOD district should be kept more controlled and sophisticated, such as back lit or halo type signs. Any changes to the Zoning code would require notification and approval to the DLCD Mike Oliver made a motion to approve Resolution 795. Kay Harrison seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Mike Oliver, yes; Kay Harrison, yes, Tom Van Voorhees, yes, Tim Schmeusser, yes; Craig Nelson, yes. Motion passed. VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS IX. MISCELLANEOUS X. ADJOURNMENT Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2013 Page 4 Mike Oliver made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tom VanVoorhees seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the August 6, 2013 Planning Commission meeting were approved y the Planning Commission at its meeting on the / day of 2013. y Planning Commission Chair