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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes - July 17, 2001Ciry of Central Point Planning Commission 7/17/2001 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 absent. Also in attendance were Tom Humphrey, Planning Director; Ken Gerschler, Community Planner; Matt Samitore, Community Planner and Dave Arkens Planning Technician. III. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence. IV. MINUTES Commissioner Lunte made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 5, 2001 meeting as presented. Commissioner Fish seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Fish, yes; LeGros, yes; Lunte, yes; Foster, yes and Riggs, yes. Motion passed unanimously. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. VI. BUSINESS A. Public Hearing to review an application for a variance from the minimum ten foot setback requirement between structure sand a proposed swimming pool at 3445 Snowy Butte Lane. The applicant is requesting that a swimming pool be constructed approximately four feet from two existing structures. The subject property is located in the R-1-8, Residential Single Family zoning district on Map 37 2W 10DB, Tax Lot 8203. Ken Gerschler, Community Planner, presented the Planning Department staff report. The applicant Ryan Grizzell is asking that the Planning Commission grant a variance from a minimum ten foot setback requirement between two structures and a proposed swimming pool based upon a hardship created by two easements and the location of existing structures. There are two easements on the property, a 20 foot wide driveway easement to benefit lot 1 along the North lot line, and a 10 foot Public Utility Easement has been recorded along the South lot line. The house City ofCeven~al Poirzt Plmrrring Conrmissiorr A1i;a«tes Jule !7, 2001 Pave 2 and garage flank the proposed pool to the East and West and would be approximately 6 feet from each of the foundations to the edge of water. The existing ordinance is different from the Uniform Building code which would allow the applicant to build the pool as proposed. The applicant is requesting a Variance from the Municipal Code requirements. The Variance findings can all be met because of the easements on the property and the uniqueness of the property with the existing buildings. The Applicant, Ryan Grizell 3445 Snowy Butte Lane, reiterated the uniqueness of his lot and clarified the setbacks between buildings of 6 feet and that the patio is uncovered. Commissioner Lunte made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 522, approving the Variance subject to the recommended conditions of approval. Commissioner Fish seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. B. Public Hearing to review an application for a variance from the minimum ten foot setback requirement between structures and a swimming pool at 752 Jean Louise Circle. The applicant is requesting that a proposed second story deck be constructed approximately four feet from an existing swimming pool. The subject property is located in the R-1-8, Residential Single Family zoning district on Map 37 2W 10CB, Tax Lot 1200. Mr. Gerschler presented the staff report. The applicant, Tim Case has been working with the city over the past few years to construct a two story home at 752 Jean Louise Court in the Country Meadows Estates Subdivision. The lot is unique because it is surrounded by streets on three sides of the property which limits the amount of development that can occur on the lot. Grant Road, is a Secondary Arterial, and has a 60 setback measured from the centerline of Grant Road, there are two different Site Distance Triangles on the lot the most severe being at the intersection of Mendolia and Grant Road which has a 55' by 55' sight distance triangle. The second is on Jean Louis Court and Mendolia Way which has a 25' by 25' sight distance triangle. Mr. Case has always planned on building the deck on the second story. There are two entrances onto the proposed deck from the Master Bedroom and the office located on the second floor. The applicant will install alarms on both doors and build a 48 inch metal railing. The posts supporting the second story will be moved so that they will not have structural integrity problems. The City has checked with its City attorney and the proposed variance would not be a liability to the City. Cit)~ of Cenn~al Point Plmnrittg Camntirsion Mintttes ~„t~- rz aoor Page _3 The Applicant, Tim Case, stated that 40% of the lot is impacted in one way or another by various restrictions. The majority of the pool will be 7 feet from any part of the deck or patio. Only a small portion of pool will be within 4 feet of the proposed deck. That area will only be 36 inches deep and will be marked to discourage people who may try to jump from the second story deck. Commissioner LeGros made a motion to adopt Resolution Number 523 approving the Variance subject to the recommended conditions of approval. Commissioner Lunte seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. C. Public Hearing to review an application fora conditional use permit that would allow the continued use of the Crater High School Land Lab and the addition of three sport playing fields on School District 6 property. The subject property is located in the R-L, Residential Low Density zoning district on Map 36 2W 36, Tax Lot 2200. Tom Humphrey, Planning Director, presented the Planning Department staff report. This property was annexed into the City at the last City Council meeting. The Conditional Use permit is for continued use of the Land Lab as well as constructing several ball fields that will be available for the up-coming sporting season. The reason for the needed ball fields is the up-coming construction at Crater High School and Central Point Elementary. The School District is proposing building two soccer fields and a newjunior varsity baseball field. The Baseball fields outfield will overlap with one of the soccer fields. The applicant is not proposing adding any additional parking. The Commission asked about parking requirements and paving the area. Mr. Humphrey stated the school district does not have funding to pave the area and drainage would be a problem because of Bear Creek. There is ample parking at the site. Commissioner Lunte made a motion to adopt Resolution 524, approving the Conditional Use Permit subject to the recommended conditions of approval, and delineating the parking spaces. Commissioner Riggs seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. VII. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Gerschler and Mr. Humphrey presented the information regarding Rosewood Estates Subdivision. No formal decision could be made at the meeting. The City ofCe,urnl Poittt Pl¢rt~xing Cnrn~ni>sioa Mnmtcr jul ~ 1 ?, 2007 P~gr 4 purpose of the meeting is for the Commission to gather information for the up- coming Final PUD proposal for Rosewood Phase 2. The Homeowners association of Phase 1 would like to have separate home owners associations for both developments as well as separate pools, and either have the bridge removed or walled of so that the gated community is maintained. Mike Bansmer, of 3583 Alderwood Drive, Medford, stated his concerns regarding the development and the lack of communication between the builder and the association. His concerns regarded access between developments, liability of covered bridge, and access in-between developments. Bill Allen, 191 Rosewood, asked the Commission what is the real need for connectivity between subdivisions when the ultimate goal is to get to W. Pine Street which still doesn't have sidewalks. Mr. Humphrey thanked the group for showing up and reassured them that they will get noticed when the Final PUD proposal is brought before the Planning Commission. Mr. Humphrey informed the Commission on Urban Reserve issues, Downtown Revitalization and Variances. VIII ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Fish made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner LeGros seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM.