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CITY OF CENTRAL POINT
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
February 17, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
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Next Planning Commission Resolution No. 414
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Chuck Piland -Angela Curtis, Jan Dunlap, Candy Fish, Don Foster, Bob Gilkey, and
Karolyne Johnson
III. CORRESPONDENCE
IV. MINUTES
A. Review and Approval of January 20, 1998, Planning Commission Minutes
V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
VI. BUSINESS
Page 1- 11 A. Public Hearing to Consider a Request by Pamela Norris to Vary from the
Side Lot Setback for a Second Story Residential Building Addition.
12 - 15 B. Open Discussion with Local Contractors about Development on Narrow
and Small Lots, City Standards and Padlots.
16 - 18 C. Site Plan Approvals and Associated Fees.
VII. MISCELLANEOUS
VIII. ADJOiJRNMENT
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
JANUARY 20, 1998
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:04 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL: Chuck Piland, Jan Dunlap, Candy Fish, Don Foster, Bob Gilkey.
Karolyne Johnson came in at 7:20 p.m. Also present were Jim Bennett, City
Administrator, Tom Humphrey, Planning Director, and Arlene LaRosa, Public
Works Secretary. Angela Curtis was absent.
III. CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence
IV. MINUTES
Commissioner Fish made a motion to approve the Planning Commission
Minutes for December 16, 1997, as written. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Gilkey. ROLL CALL: Dunlap, abstain; Fish, yes; Foster, yes;
Gilkey, yes.
V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
There were no public appearances.
VI. 8eview of Landscaping Renuirements for Oregon State Police Division III
Headquarters
Jim Bennett reviewed the background for this agenda item. Wally Skyrman,
5488 N. Pacific Highway, Central Point, complainant and neighbor of the new
Oregon State Police headquarters, has written a letter concerning the sycamore
trees that have been planted next to his property. The State would like the
Planning Commission to make a recommendation concerning this situation.
Mr. Skyrman gave the Commission a packet with letters and other information
concerning the London Plane trees a.k.a. Bloodgood Sycamore trees. He
stated that the actual talk about the boundary planting started in March of
1997. He stated that he suggested a Photinia hedge rather than tall trees.
The developer stated that they were going to change the plan and plant a
Photenia hedge. They have planted the hedge but also planted the trees. Mr.
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Planning Commission Minutes
January 20, 1998 -Page 2
Skyrman stated that he did not realize the significance of this until others
mentioned the size, the allergens and the leaf drop of these particular trees.
Karolyne Johnson came in at 7:20 p. m.
Mr. Skyrman stated that he would be satisfied with only the Photinia Hedge.
He would like for them to remove the trees or replace them with a much
smaller tree, possibly a Golden Gingko.
Carl Skyrman, Lucille, Idaho, brother to Mr. Wally Skyrman, stated the he is a
practicing landscape architect. He stated that one of the biggest issues with
the trees is the size. It is not a tree to put in a confined area, next to a
sidewalk, curb or paving because of the root system. It puts out a tot of shade
and would severely impact the hedge. The root system would also damage
any water pipes underground.
Shannon Bennett, Jacksonville, Or, stated that the Golden Gingko is a very
good tree, but they need to specify male trees rather than female trees.
Commissioner Dunlap made a motion that the Planning Commission
recommend that the- Oregon State Police remove the London Plane trees a.k.a.
Bloodgood Sycamore trees on the north side of the property, let the Photinia
hedge grow enough to cover the fence area, and, if the State wants to replace
the trees, replace them with a smaller tree, possibly a Golden Gingko. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Johnson. ROLL CALL: Dunlap, yes; Fish, yes;
Foster, yes; Gilkey, yes; Johnson, yes.
B. Review and decision regarding Modification of the Tentative Plan for new
Haven Estates and the Site Plan Review/Conditional Use Permit for Walnut
Grove Village Mobile Home Park.
Jim Bennett reviewed the Planning Department Staff Report. New Haven
Estates would eliminate Lots 1 through 7 south of New Haven Road and
transfer ownership to the Walnut Grove Village Mobile Home Park via a lot line
adjustment. There are a few areas of concern: 11 )There is a 15-foot
easement proposed for access from the mobile home park to the RV storage
area. The City feels it needs to be a 20-foot easement and the Fire District
concurs; (21 If the entrance to the RV storage area is gated and locked, the
Fire District would like to have a lock box on it or some kind of device so they
have access to it; (3) This area would be for RV storage only and there would
be no occupancy allowed in any vehicle in that area; f41 This area was to have
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Planning Commission Minutes
January 20, 1998 -Page 3
a masonry sound wall when it was a part of the New Haven Estates
subdivision. The applicant has assured the City they would still build the sound
wall and would continue it around the R.V. storage area along New Haven
Road all the way up to the entrance of the mobile home park so that it would
be completely screened from the roadway. The City would like a minimum
height of 8 to 10 feet for the wall to adequately screen the R.V.'s.
Tom Humphrey, Planning Director, stated that there is a visibility issue with the
masonry wall and it might be an appropriate location for an entry sign or
landscaping with low shrubs.
Herb Farber, 120 Mistletoe Street, Medford, OR, agent of record for New
Haven Estates, stated there will be no problem with giving a 20-foot easement.
There is enough space to accommodate that.
Commissioner Fish stated that there has to be an adequate sight triangle at the
intersection of New Haven Road and Hamrick Road.
Herb Farber stated that the mobile home park would be responsible for
dedicating, by deed, the 20-foot additional right-of-way for Hamrick Road. The
engineering and design for the intersection, road improvements, and the wall
will have to be reviewed and approved by the engineering department to make
sure that the sight triangle is free and clear. It is the intent of the applicants
to do some landscaping along the wall when it is built. The applicants have
stipulated that they are willing to build an 8-foot wall and whatever style is
chosen will be used for all of the frontage of both the mobile home park and
subdivision. He stated that on lots 15, 16, 17 and 18 they dropped one lot
and changed the alignment of the lot lines.
Commissioner Gilkey made a motion to adopt Resolution 412, amending
Resolution 403, approving the following modifications to the Tentative Plan for
New Haven Estates: 11 Lots 1- 7 and Lot 15 are eliminated; 2) Lots 8 - 14 are
renumbered Lots 9 - 15; 3) Lots 16 - 18 are reconfigured and will require
driveways that are curved to provide proper access to Hawthorne Way; 4) The
20-foot dedication of street right-of-way along Hamrick Road for Lots 3 - 7 is
removed contingent upon transfer of ownership of Lots 1 - 7 to the Walnut
Grove Village Mobile Home Park and completion of a lot line adjustment.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fish. ROLL CALL: Dunlap, yes; Fish,
yes; Foster, yes; Gilkey, yes, Johnson, yes.
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Planning Commission Minutes
January 20, 1998 -Page 4
Commissioner Gilkey made a motion to adopt Resolution 413, amending
Resolution 390, to approve the following modifications to the Site Plan
Review/Conditional Use Permit for Walnut Grove Mobile Home Park: 1) The
proposed recreational vehicle storage area is approved subject to the
requirements of Fire District 3; 2) The perimeter of the property along New
Haven Road and Hamrick Road will be enclosed by an 8-foot masonry wall or
an acceptable combination of a berm and a masonry wall subject to approval
by the Planning Department and affected utilities; 31 The masonry wall will be
designed to meet sight vision triangle requirements at the intersection of New
Haven Road and Hamrick Road; 4- The mobile home park will dedicate to the
city a 20-foot section of street right-of-way for Hamrick Road adjoining the
recreational vehicle storage area. ROLL CALL: Dunlap, yes with reservations;
Fish; yes, Foster, yes; Gilkey, yes; Johnson, yes.
VII. MISCELLANEOUS
Commissioner Johnson handed out posters for the Town-Hall Meeting.
Jim Bennett discussed future agendas.
VIII. Adjournment
Commissioner Fish made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Gilkey seconded
the motion. All said "aye" and the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT
HEARING DATE: February 17,1998
TO: Central Point Planning Commission
FROM: Tom Humphrey, AICP
Planning Director
SUBJECT: Public Heazing -Variance to the side yard setback at 1115 Rose Valley
Drive (37 2W 11CA Tax Lot 2800)
licant/
caner: Pamela J. Norris
1115 Rose Valley Drive
Central Point, OR 97502
en : Christopher Mathas
315 N. Bartlett Street
Medford, Oregon 97501
umma The applicant Pamela J. Norris has applied for a Vaziance from the
minimum side yard setback that would allow the construction of a second
story to the existing residence located at 1115 Rose Valley Drive. The
subject parcel is zoned R-1-8, Residential Single-Family. The building
currently has a side yard setback that exceeds the minimum but is not
sufficient to satisfy the code for the remodel.
Authority: CPMC 1.24.050 vests the Planning Commission with the authority to hold
a public hearing and render a decision on any application for a Variance.
Notice of the Public Hearing was given in accordance with CPMC
1.24.060.
Applicable Law: CPMC 17.20.010 et seq. - R-1, Residential Single-Family District
CPMC 17.80.010 et seq. - Vaziances
Discussion•
Pamela Norris is requesting a Variance to the minimum side yazd setback at 1115 Rose Valley
Drive to allow the construction of a 575 square foot second story addition to the 1350 square foot
residence. The minimum side yazd setback for this project is ten feet since CPMC 17.20.050
requires that side yazd setbacks be increased by an additional five feet per story or partial story
adjacent to the particulaz side yazd boundary.
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The Variance, if approved would allow the proposed addition to be constructed directly over the
garage above the existing building footprint located 8 feet, 4 inches from the nearest side
property line. There would not appear to be any effective or preferred alternatives to expand the
living area of the dwelling. It would be expensive and impractical to move the entire north wall
of the structure.
Miss Norris has obtained letters of support from several neighbors located on surrounding
properties and these are included in your packet (Exhibit "E").
Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law
CPMC 17.80.010 stipulates that the Planning Commission may grant a Variance if findings are
made that the following considerations will either result from the granting of the Variance or do
not apply to the requested application:
The Variance will provide added advantages to the. neighborhood or the city such as
beautification or safety;
^ The remodel is an overall improvement to the dwelling and enhances it's value.
2. The Variance will not have any significant adverse. impacts upon the neighborhood;
^ Several surrounding property owners have demonstrated their support.
Staff has not.received any letters in opposition to the. proposal as of this date.
3. The Variance will utilize property within the intent and the purpose ofthe-zoning district:
The proposed residential addition is located within an appropriately zoned (1i-1-8)
district.
4. Circumstances affect the property that generally do not apply to the property in the same
zoning district; and
^ There are no apparent special circumstances that apply to this particular parcel.
5. The conditions for which the Variance is requested were not self-imposed through the
applicant's own actions, not the actions of the applicant's agents, employees or family
members.
^ The records of Jackson County indicate that the applicant has owned the property
since 1987. ,
The applicant has submitted findings of fact for consideration by the, Commission (Exhibit "C").
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take one of the following actions:
1. Approve the Variance application based on the findings of fact contained in the record
and subject to the recommended conditions of approval; or
2.. Deny the proposed Variance application; or
3. Continue the review and public hearing for the Variance application at the discretion of
the Commission.
Exhi '
A. Site Plan
B: Notice of Public Hearing
C. Applicant's Findings
D. .Planning Department Recommended Conditions
E. Letters of support for project.
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Tom Humphrey, AICP
Planning Director
ICen Gerschler
Planning Technician
Deanna Gregory
Adrninistrative/Planning Secretary
Notice of Meeting
Date of Notice: January 3U, 1998.
Meeting Date:
Time:
Place:
NATURE OF MEETING
February 17, 1998
7:00 p.m. (Approximate)
Central Point City Hall
155 South Second Street
Central Point, Oregon
Beginning at the above time andplace, the Central Point Planning Commission will review an application
for a Variance to the side yazd to facilitate the construction of a second story addition. The parcel is
located at 1115 Rose Valley Drive in aResidential-Single Family. (R-1-8) zoning district on Jackson
County Assessment Map 37 2W 11CA Tax Lot 2800.
CRITERIA FOR DECISION
The requirements for Variances are set forth in Chapter 17 ofthe Central Point Municipal Code, relating
to General Regulations, Off-streetpazking, Site Plan, Landscaping and Construction Plans. The proposed
plan is also reviewed in accordance to the City's Public Works Standards.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any person interested incommenting on the ab ove-mentioned land use decision may submit written
comments up until the close of the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 1998..
2. Written comments may be sent in advance of the meeting to Central Point City Ha11,155 South
Second Street, Central Point, OR 97502.
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3. Issues which may r_,,vide the basis for an appeal on the matters shall be raised prior to the
expiration ofthe comment period noted above. Any testimony and written comments about the
decisions described above will need to be related to the proposal and should be stated clearly to
- the Planning Commission.
4: Copies of all evidence relied upon by the applicant are available for public review at City Ha11,155
South Second Street, Central Point, Oregon. Copies of the same are available at I S cents per
page.
5. For additional information, the public may contact the Planning Deparkment at (541) 664-3321 ext.
231.
SUMMARY OF PROCEDURE
Atthe meeting, the Planning Commissionwillreviewtheapplications, technical staffreports, heartestimony
from the applicant, proponents, opponents, and hear arguments on the application. Any testimony or
written comments must be related to the criteria set forth above. At the conclusion of the review the
Planning Commission may approve or deny the Tentative Plan. City regulations provide that the Central
Point City Council be informed about all Planning Commission decisions.
SUBJECT PROPERTY
155 South Second Street ~ Central Point OR 97502 ~ (541) 664-3321 ~ Fax: (541) 664-6384
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315 N. Bartlett St. Medford, OR 97501
(541) 770-4575 or 1-800-773-SOLA
City of Central Point
Building and Planning Dept.
155 South Second Street
Central Point, Oregon 97502
RE: Variance Request
To satisfy the request for information by the City of Central Point concerning the
application for a zoning variance for the residential property at 1115 Rose Valley Dr. in
Central Point, Part D-1-5 of Section 17.80:010 apply as follows:
1. The variance will allow for an architectural upgrade and beautification' of the residential
structure at 1115 Rose Valley Dr.
2. The addition will have no adverse impact upon the neighborhood.
3. The variance will utilize property within the intent and purpose of the zone district.
4. No
5. The conditions for which the variance is requested were not self-imposed through the
applicant's own actions, nor the actions of the applicant's agents, employees or family
members.
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EXHIBIT "D"
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The project shall be constructed in accordance with the approved site plan.
2. A building permit shall be obtained for the construction.
3. The site plan approval shall expire in one year,February 17, 1999 unless a building permit
has been issued and construction has commenced and diligently pursued toward completion.
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home at 111 S Rose Valley Dr. In Central Point. She has also informed me that the distance that
her addition will be from the NORTHEAST property line is too close by I'6" and that a review
of this situation will be held February 2nd 1998, to determine whether a variance will be granted
to her and if the addition will be permitted.
I have no objections to the placement of this second story addition.
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home at 1115 Rose. Valley Dr. In Central Point. She has also informed me that the distance that
her additionwill be from the NORTHEAST property line is too close. by 1'6" and that a review
of this situation will beheld February 2nd 1998, to determine whether a variance. will be granted
to her and if the addition will be permitted.
I have no objections to the placement of this second story addition.
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that she intends to hire a contractor to build a second story room addition above the garage of her
home at 1115 Rose Valley Dr. In Central Point. She has also informed me that the distance that
her addition will be from the NORTHEAST property line is too close by 1'6° and that a review
of this situation will be held February 2nd 1998, to determine whether a variance will be granted
to her and if the addition will be permitted.
I have no objections to the placement of this second story addition.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 10, 1998
TO: Central PointPlanning Commission
FROM: Tom Humphrey, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Open Discussion of Development on Narrow and Small Lots
Background
The City of Central Point adopted criteria for Padlot development in 1995 and has approved
several subdivisions for Padlot homes (also known as zero lot line homes) since that time. As
you know a Padlot home is similar to duplexes, townhouses, etc. except that it is located on
smaller-than-standard-sized lots. These developments are posing a challenge for both the
construction community, who must come up with workable building designs, and for City staff
who must enforce the municipal code requirements for lot coverage, setbacks, and off-street
parking. There are also difficulties that arise associated with utilities and utility easements.
I have distributed a letter (attached) to various local contractors who have been building Padlot
homes in Central Point and invited them to participate in an open discussion with the Planning
Commission regarding development on narrow and small lots. The City has also received a
notebook from the State entitled, House Plans,for Narrow and Small Lots and I have been
encouraged to share this with the Commission and City Council. Copies of this document will
be made available to interested Planning Commissioners and Building Contractors upon request.
Discussion
As the valley's population continues to grow and as it becomes more difficult to expand Urban
Growth Boundaries, there will be a greater demand to build homes at higher densities or to infill
vacant and underdeveloped property within the City limits. Development on smaller lots can be
attractive to both home buyers and builders because it potentially lowers land and utility costs
(making homes more affordable) and creates smaller yards requiring less maintenance.
What I expect the Commission and City staff to obtain from local builders are their opinions
about 1) padlot development in general; 2) existing City codes that may limit padlot and infill
development; 3)'their willingness to use new designs from the Livable Oregon notebook; and 4)
their recommendations for instituting change.
The open discussion will serve as the basis for formulating ordinance revisions that maybe
necessary to promote infill development and inject new ideas into the City's community
development program. The Commission can expect to provide direction to staff and offer their
advice about this subject and subsequent action.
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City of Central Point
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Tom Humphrey, AICP
Planning Director
ICen Gerschler
Planning Technician
Deanna Gregory
Administrative/Planning Secretary
February 10, 1998
This letter was sent to seven local contractors
Dear
I'm writing to invite you to attend an open discussion at the next Central Point Planning
Commission meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m, on Tuesday, February 17, 1998. Over the
past few weeks a number of questions have been raised about Padlot and infill development.
As you know, building on smaller lots makes it difficult to come up with workable building
designs in the office and there are often problems with infrastructure, utilities and off-.street
~: parking requirements itl the field. Consequently, City staff would like your input regarding 1)
<r: .;. padlot development in general; 2) existing City codes that may limit padlot and infili
:_. development; and 3) your recommendations for instituting change.
The City has received a notebook from Livable Oregon and the State Transportation and
Growth Management Program entitled, House Plans for Narrow and Small: Lots. I will be
introducing this document to'the Planning Commission and will highlight some of the plans for
purposes of discussion. If you can attend the meeting I would expect to receive your reaction
to the house plans.
Your input is valuable to the City and I hope that you can work this informal workshop into
your schedule. If you have any questions please call me at 664-3321 ext. 230. If you cannot
attend the meeting but have things that you would like to have discussed you may call me or
send me a letter. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and for making Central Point
your place of business.
Sincerely,
Thomas F. Humphrey, AICP
C. Jim Bennett, City Administrator
City Department Heads
155 South Second Street ~ Central Point, Or 97502 ~ (541) 664-3321 ~ Fax: (541) 664-6384
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Livable Oregon 1Yansportation and Growth Management Program
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Livable Oregon
Brian Scott, Executive Director and President
Lynn Weigand, Program Manager
Stephen Duh, Community Development Specialist
Transportation and Growth Management
Program
Bill Adams, AICP, Urban Growth
Management Specialist
Portland State University
Deborah Howe, AICP, Associate Professor
Bob Jones, graduate student
Catalogue Draft Reviewers
Glen Rea, Glen Rea Development
Jim Standring, Westland Industries
Jeff Fish, Fish Construction
Amy Miller, Portland Community Design
Chris Cross, Housing Our Families
Special Thanks
A special thanks to the local home builders and
azchitects who provided technical assistance and
comment:
Jim Standring, Westland Industries
Jeff Fish, Fish Construction
Bill Dennis, azchitect
Von Summers, Home Builders Association of
Metro Portland
Thanks also to the plan providers, designers, and
architects in this catalogue.who aze willingxo.
share their house plans with others.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 10, 1998
TO: Central Point Planning Commission
FROM: Tom Humphrey, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Site Plan Approvals and Associated Fees
Background
City Planning staff are routinely receiving building permit applications which require site plan
review to check lot coverage, setbacks and flood elevations. The City's Municipal Code states
that site plan applications for properties located in R-2 or R-3 zoning districts need to be
submitted with a'filing fee and then reviewed and approved by City staff (CPMC Section
17.72.020.G). Site plan applications for properties located in R-L or R-1 districts also need to be
submitted and reviewed'by staff but the Planning Department has the discretion to waive the
filing fee of $200 (Section 17.72.020.D).
Padlots are permitted in all zoning districts in the City except R-1 Districts. Due to the way the
municipal code is written, it appears that padlots are required to have a site plan review and pay a
related fee with each building permit application. If strictly enforced, this could become
expensive, inequitable (given the actual staff time involved) and a source of irritation to those
who must meet the requirement. This issue was discussed with the City Council during the
previous administration but the current City Administrator and I agree that it is time to be
revisited.
Discussion
Being new and confronted with whether or not to collect fees several times in the past three
weeks, I've decided to bring this matter to the Planning Commission. First of all, I believe that
Planning Department fees should be commensurate with the work performed by staff and second,
these fees should not be listed in the Municipal Code but rather in a Department fee schedule that
can be more easily read and updated. The Building Department amended Chapter 15.04 of the
City Building Code in December to accomplish the same thing.
I would like the Planning Commission to consider this matter and advise staff whether to initiate
revisions to sections of the Municipal Code that I have identified as well as other sections
whether mention is made of planning related fees. Planning Department fees, as they are found
in the Municipal' Code, will be subject to revisionduring the upcoming budget process and the
Department will reevaluate the cost to our customers at that time.
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17.72.010--17.72.020
Sections: (Continued):
17.72.070 Expiration.
17.72.080 Site plan compliance--Certificate of
occupancy.
17.72.010 Purpose. The purpose of site plan, land-
scaping and construction plan approval is to review the
site and landscaping plans of the proposed use structure or
building to determine compliance with this title and the
building code, and to promote the orderly and harmonious
development of the city, the stability of land values and
investments, and the general welfare, and to promote aes-
thetic considerations, and to_help prevent impairment or
depreciation of land values and development by the erection
of structures or additions or alterations thereto without
proper ,attention to site planning, landscaping and the
aesthetic acceptability in relation to the development. of
neighboring properties. (Ord. 1436 §2 (part), 1981).
17 72 020 Site plan approval required. A. A site
plan application conforming to the requirements. of Section
17.72.030 shall be made: ,
1. For all construction requiring issuance of a
building permit; or
2. Upon a change of use.
B. Except for the C-3 zoning district, the require-
ment for a site plan application upon a change of use may
be waived by city staff if staff determines that no modifi-
cations are necessary to the existing access, parking,
driveway, or any other facilities on the site.
C. In the C-3 zoning .district, the requirement for a
site. plan application. may be waived by city staff if:
1. The project involves either a change of use or
only maintenance, rehabilitation or modernization of an
existing building; and
2. City staff determines that no modifications are
necessary to the existing access, driveway, or any other
facilities on the site, excluding parking.
D. Site plan applications for properties located in
R-L or R-1 districts shall be reviewed and approved. by
staff unless referred to the planning commission when un-
usual features or circumstances of the site or building
could result in an adverse impact on the neighborhood or
adjacent properties. Staff may, in its discretion, waive
the site plan application filing fee and any of the re-
quirements of 17.72.030(D) for:
1. Single-family residential structures; and
2. Storage sheds, patio covers, garages and car-
ports, decks, gazebos, and similar nonoccupied structures
used in conjunction with residential uses.
279-40 (Central Point 9/96)
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17.72.021--17.72.030
E. When the siting of a structure has the potential
to interfere with future streets extended from subdivided
or partitioned lands, such site plans shall be subject to
approval 'by the planning Commission.
F. No building permit shall be issued until approval,
as provided in this chapter, has been obtained for any
building or structure requiring plan approval according to
the provisions of this title. '
G. Site plan applications for properties located in
R-2 or R-3 districts shall be reviewed and approved by
staff if such applications consist of entirely new Con-
struction of a single'bulding on a single tax lot having
direct access to a public street. Staff may refer such
applications to the planning commission when unusual fea-
tures or circumstances of the site, building or improve-
ments could result in an adverse impact on the neighborhood
or adjacent properties.- (Ord. 1745 §1, 1996:. Ord.-1730
§1, 1995: Ord. 1717, 1995:' Ord. 1702 §3, 1994: Ord. 1684
§63, 1993: Ord. 1615 §~52, 54, 1989: Ord. 1436 §2 (part),
1981).
17:72.021 Application and review. Applications shall
be accompanied by a fee of two hundred dollars. Such. ap-
plications and the review thereof shall conform to the
provision of Chapter 1.24 and all applicable laws of`the
state. (Ord. 1684 §64, 1993: Ord. 1436 §2 (part), 1981).
17.72.030 Information required. An application shall
be filed which shall include the following information:.
A'. Name and address of the applicant;
B. Statement that the applicant is the owner of the
property or is the authorized agent of the owner;
C. Address and legal description of the assessor's
parcel number of the property;
D. The application shall include an accurate scale
drawing of-the site, containing, at a minimum, the follow-
ing:
1. North arrow,
2. Scale used,
3.' Address and legal description of the assessor's
parcel number and tax lot of the property,
4. Lot dimensions,
5. Applicable city zoning designation,
6. Setbacks,
7. Proposed landscaping,
8. Location of all buildings, parking areas,
streets, accesses, sidewalks, and other improvements, in-
cluding the dimensions of each,
9. Ground and architectural elevations,
10. Distances between buildings, parking areas,
streets, sidewalks and other improvements,
11. Surrounding land uses,
279-41 (Central Point 9/96)
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Central Point
1~ ~~~, `I PLANNING DEPARTMENT
:~'~~~%:
Tom Humphrey, AICP
Planning Director
I<en Gerschler
Planning Technician
February 10, 1998
Tom Malot
Malot Construction Company
P.O. Box 3847
Central Point, OR 97502
Dear Tom:
Deanna Gregory
Administrative/Planning Secretary
I'm writing to invite you to attend an open discussion at the next Central Point Planning
Commission meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 1998. Over the
past few weeks a number of questions have been raised about Padlot and infill development.
As you know, building on smaller lots makes it difficult to come up with workable building
designs in the office and there are often problems with infrastructure, utilities and off-street
parking requirements in the field. Consequently, City staff would like your input regarding 1)
Padlot development in general; 2) existing City codes that may limit Padlot and infill
development; and 3) your recommendations for instituting change.
The City has received a notebook from Livable Oregon and the State Transportation and
Growth Management Program entitled, House Plans for Narrow and Small Lots. I will be
introducing this document to the Planning Commission and will highlight some of the plans for
purposes of discussion. If you can attend the meeting I would expect to receive your reaction
to the house plans.
Your input is valuable to the City and I hope that you can work this informal workshop into
your schedule. If you have-any questions please call me at 664-3321 ext. 230. If you cannot
attend the meeting but have things that you would like to have discussed you may call me or
send me a letter. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and for making Central Point
your place of business.
Sincerely,
Thomas F. TIC-~y, AICP
C. Jim Bennett, Ciry Administrator
City Department Heads
155 South Second Street ~ Central Point, Or 97502 ~ (541) 664-3321 ~ Fax: (541) 664-6384
City of Central Point
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Tom Humphrey, AICP
Planning Director
ICen Gerschler
Planning Technician
Deanna Gregory
Administrative/Planning Secretary
February 10, 1998
Whittle Construction
Gary Whittle
PO Box 1488
Medford, OR 97502
Dear Gary:
I'm writing to invite you to attend an open discussion at the next Central Point Planning
Commission meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 1998. Over the
past few weeks a number of questions have been raised about Padlot and infill development.
As you know, building on smaller lots makes it difficult to come up with workable building
designs in the office and there are ofren problems with infrastructure, utilities and off-street
parking requirements in the field. Consequently, City staff would like your input regarding 1)
padlot development in general; 2) existing City codes that may limit padlot and infill
development; and 3) your recommendations for instituting change.
The City has received a notebook from Livable Oregon and the State Transportation and
Growth Management Program entitled, House Plans for Narrow and Small Lots. I will be
introducing this document to the Planning Commission and will highlight some of the plans for
purposes of discussion. If you can attend the meeting I would expect to receive your reaction
to the house plans.
Your input is valuable to the City and I hope that you can work this informal workshop into
your schedule. If you have any questions please call me at 664-3321 ext. 230. If you cannot
attend the meeting but have things that you would like to have discussed you may call me or
send me a letter. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and for making Central Point
your place of business.
Sincerely,
Thomas F! Hump ey, AICP
C. Jim Bennett, City Administrator
City Department Heads
155 South Second Street ~ Central Point, Or 97502 ~ (541) 664-3321 ~ Fax: (541) 664-6384
Central Point
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Tom Humphrey, AICP
Planning Director
ICen Gerschler
Planning Technician
Deanna Gregory
Administrative/Planning Secretary
February 10, 1998
Zare' Construction
Ben Zare'
339 W. Valley View
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Ben:
I'm writing to invite you to attend an open discussion at the next Central Point Planning
Commission meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m, on Tuesday, February 17, 1998. Over the
past few weeks a number of questions have been raised about Padlot and infill development.
As you know, building on smaller lots makes it difficult to come up with workable building
designs in the office and there are often problems with infrastructure, utilities and off-street
parking requirements in the field. Consequently, City staff would like your input regarding 1)
padlot development in general; 2) existing City codes that may limit padlot and infill
development; and 3) your recommendations for instituting change.
The City has received a notebook from Livable Oregon and the State Transportation and
Growth Management Program entitled, House Plans for Narrow and Small Lots. I will be
introducing this document to the Planning Commission and will highlight some of the plans for
purposes of discussion. If you can attend the meeting I would expect to receive your reaction
to the house plans.
Your input is valuable to the City and I hope that you can work this informal workshop into
your schedule. If you have any questions please call me at 664-3321 ext. 230. If you cannot
attend the meeting but have things that you would like to have discussed you may call me or
send me a letter. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and for making Central Point
your place of business.
Sincerely,
Thomas F~ Hump ey, AICP
C. Jim Bennett, City Administrator
City Department Heads
155 South Second Street ~ Central Point, Or 97502 ~ (541) 664-3321 ~ Fax: (541) 664-6384
Central Point
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Tom Humphrey, AICP
Planning Director
Ken Gerschler
Planning Technician
Deanna Gregory
Administrative/Planning Secretary
February 10, 1998
Governor Construction
Jim Governor
PO Box 3337
Central Point OR 97502
Dear Jim:
I'm writing to invite you to attend an open discussion at the next Central Point Planning
Commission meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 1998. Over the
past few weeks a number of questions have been raised about Padlot and infill development.
As you know, building on smaller lots makes it difficult to come up with workable building
designs in the office and there are often problems with infrastructure, utilities and off-street
parking requirements in the field. Consequently, City staff would like your input regarding 1)
padlot development in general; 2) existing City codes that may limit padlot and infill
development; and 3) your recommendations for instituting change.
The City has received a notebook from Livable Oregon and the State Transportation and
Growth Management Program entitled, House Plans for Narrow and Small Lots. I will be
introducing this document to the Planning Commission and will highlight some of the plans for
purposes of discussion. If you can attend the meeting I would expect to receive your reaction
to the house plans.
Your input is valuable to the City and I hope that you can work this informal workshop into
your schedule. If you have any questions please call me at 664-3321 ext. 230. If you cannot
attend the meeting but have things that you would like to have discussed you may call me or
send me a letter. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and for making Central Point
your place of business.
Sincerely,
Thomas F. Hu phrey, AICP
C. Jim Bennett, City Administrator
City Department Heads
155 South Second Street ~ Central Point, Or 97502 ~ (541) 664-3321 ~ Fax: (541) 664-6384
City of Central Point
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Tom Humphrey, AICP
Planning Director
I~en Gerschler
Planning Technician
Deanna Gregory
Administrative/Planning Secretary
February 10, 1998
Fellows Construction
Robert Fellows
2750 Heritage Rd
Central Point OR 97502
Dear Robert:
I'm writing to invite you to attend an open discussion at the next Central Point Planning
Commission meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 1998. Over the
past few weeks a number of questions have been raised about Padlot and ini"ill development.
As you know, building on smaller lots makes it difficult to come up with workable building
designs in the office and there are often problems with infrastructure, utilities and off-street
parking requirements in the field. Consequently, City staff would like your input regarding 1)
padlot development in general; 2) existing City codes that may limit padlot and infill
development; and 3) your recommendations for instituting change.
The City has received a notebook from Livable Oregon and the State Transportation and
Growth Management Program entitled, House Plans for Narrow and Small Lots. I will be
introducing this document to the Planning Commission and will highlight some of the plans for
purposes of discussion. If you can attend the meeting I would expect to receive your reaction
to the house plans.
Your input is valuable to the City and I hope that you can work this informal workshop into
your schedule. If you have any questions please call me at 664-3321 ext. 230. If you cannot
attend the meeting but have things that you would like to have discussed you may call me or
send me a letter. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and for making Central Point
your place of business.
Sincerely,
Thomas F? Hump ey, AICP
C. Jim Bennett, City Administrator
City Department Heads
155 South Second Street ~ Central Point, Or 97502 ~ (541) 664-3321 ~ Fax: (541) 664-6384
City of Central Point
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Tom Humphrey, AICP
Planning Director
I<en Gerschler
Planning Technician
Deanna Gregory
Administrative/Planning Secretary
February 10, 1998
Sun Country Construction
Stephen Tallant
PO Box 5268
Central Point OR 97502
Dear Stephen:
I'm writing to invite you to attend an open discussion at the next Central Point Planning
Commission meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 1998. Over the
past few weeks a number of questions have been raised about Padlot and infill development.
As you know, building on smaller lots makes it difficult to come up with workable building
designs in the office and there are often problems with infrastructure, utilities and off-street
parking requirements in the field. Consequently, City staff would like your input regarding 1)
padlot development in general; 2) existing City codes that may limit padlot and infill
development; and 3) your recommendations for instituting change.
The City has received a notebook from Livable Oregon and the State Transportation and
Growth Management Program entitled, House Plansfor Narrow and Small Lots. I will be
introducing this document to the Planning Commission and will highlight some of the plans for
purposes of discussion. If you can attend the meeting I would expect to receive your reaction
to the house plans.
Your input is valuable to the City and I hope that you can work this informal workshop into
your schedule. If you have any questions please call me at 664-3321 ext. 230. If you cannot
attend the meeting but have things that you would like to have discussed you may call me or
send me a letter. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and for making Central Point
your place of business.
Sincerely,
Thomas. Hum ey, AICP
C. Jim Bennett, City Administrator
City Department Heads
155 South Second Street ~ Central Point, Or 97502 ~ (541) 664-3321 ~ Fax: (541) 664-6384
City of Central Point
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Tom Humphrey, AICP
Planning Director
Ken Gerschler
Planning Technician
Deanna Gregory
Administrative/Planning Secretary
February 10, 1998
Cascade Design
Jeff Mayfield
815 E Alder Creek Dr
Medford OR 97504
Dear Jeff:
I'm writing to invite you to attend an open discussion at the next Central Point Planning
Commission meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m, on Tuesday, February 17, 1998. Over the
past few weeks a number of questions have been raised about Padlot and infill development.
As you know, building on smaller lots makes it difficult to come up with workable building
designs in the office and there are often problems with infrastructure, utilities and off-street
parking requirements in the field. Consequently, City staff would like your input regarding 1)
padlot development in general; 2) existing City codes that may limit padlot and infill
development; and 3) your recommendations for instituting change.
The City has received a notebook from Livable Oregon and the State Transportation and
Growth Management Program entitled, House Plans for Narrow and Small Lots. I will be
introducing this document to the Planning Commission and will highlight some of the plans for
purposes of discussion. If you can attend the meeting I would expect to receive your reaction
to the house plans.
Your input is valuable to the City and I hope that you can work this informal workshop into
your schedule. If you have any questions please call me at 664-3321 ext. 230. If you cannot
attend the meeting but have things that you would like to have discussed you may call me or
send me a letter. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and for making Central Point
your place of business.
Sincerely
1 ~~~
Thomas F. Hum hrey, AICP
C. Jim Bennett, City Administrator
City Department Heads
155 South Second Street ~ Central Point, Or 97502 ~ (541) 664-3321 ~ Fax: (541) 664-6384