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HEARINGS BOARD
MINUTES
APRIL 12, 1994
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Jenifer Carr. Other Commissioners present were
Cloer and Thompson. Staff present were Molnar, Knox and Yates.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND FINDINGS
Cloer moved and Carr seconded the approval of the Minutes and Findings of the
March 8, 1994 Hearings Board. The Minutes and Findings were approved.
TYPE II PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLANNING ACTION 94-004
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO REPAIR AND EXPAND A NON-
CONFORMING STRUCTURE (ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL UNIT) LOCATED AT
163 HIGH STREET.
APPLICANT: JOHN MCCLENDON
This action has been postponed.
PLANNING ACTION 94-053
REQUEST FOR A SITE REVIEW FOR AN OFFICE/STORAGE/SHOP BUILDING TO
BE LOCATED ON LOT 1 OF THE RECENTLY APPROVED SOUTHERN PACIFIC
SUBDIVISION.
APPLICANT: STEVE HOXMEIER
All Commissioners made a site visit.
STAFF REPORT
The applicant made the same request in 1993, however, for a temporaw building. The
proposed building would be located in the Railroad Subdivision. It should be noted
that when the Planning Commission approved the application, it was approved as
temporary for one year and after that year, the Commission would review it as an
extension or give permanent approval.
The property involves the construction of an 1100 sq. ft. office/storage building. Since
the time the Staff Report was written, the applicant has submitted a revised site plan.
It shows lawn and shrubs along with the elevation facing Fourth Street.
Molnar drew the Commissioner's attention to the Minutes from the Historic
Commission meeting. This is a critical corner for the future development of the
railroad district. It will serve as an anchor building for that area. The proposed design
looks residential, given the pitch of the roof and the materials. The underlying zoning
is Commercial and the Comp Plan Designation is Commercial and historically, that
area has developed with a commercial tone. There was a concern that the type of
design was more residential than urban in appearance. The Historic Commission
recommended that the application not be approved at this time. The main concern
was the 46 feet of building length, that there were not enough changes in mass or
articulation and therefore recommended the applicant come back to the Historic
Commission subcommittee to address those type of issues. Also, the Historic
Commission felt work needed to be done on the trim, and the windows originally
approved a year ago indicated double hung windows. The applicant is agreeable to
the double hung windows.
The Staff Report has made additional comments with regards to landscaping and
public sidewalk improvements. Since Hoxmeier's last proposal, new commercial
development standards have been adopted for highly visible areas such as the A
Street area. The new standards include mandatory sidewalks on all street frontages,
landscaping plans, buildings that would have to incorporate changes in mass,
articulation, alcoves, overhangs--details that would make the buildings more pedestrian
oriented as well as breaking up large linear facades.
Staff has to require the sidewalks. There needs to be a site, size, and species specific
landscaping plan submitted for at least the perimeter of the building. The majority of
the lot, the applicant would like in the existing natural state. It is a mainly grassy area
with maple trees that he would maintain. The area closer to Fourth will need a specific
landscaping plan.
Given the recommendations from the Historic Commission meeting, Staff is
recommending the applicant allow the Commission to continue the application for at
least a month to review the issues of building design.
Cloer feels awkward about this application because he is trying to anticipate what the
entire development on that lot will be. The way the building is being placed, it looks
like there will be further development on this lot and it seems that without a total plan,
he is uncomfortable with reviewing this application.
Molnar said the Historic Commission had similar concerns and they would like to see
a larger building wrapping around that corner. The only reason the Historic
Commission did not completely deny the application is because it is set so far back on
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the lot and it would be possible that another building could be built closer to the
corner.
PUBLIC HEARING
STEVE HOXMEIER, 435 B Street, stated that he brought this application to the
Commission once before for a temporary building. Since the Historic Commission
meeting, he has made some changes to the long side of the building to break up the
mass. He has agreed to double hung windows. The porch will be made larger with a
bannister on the front with an arbor. Hoxmeier said the porch was approximately eight
feet in width with the stairs being indented. He submitted new elevations.
Cloer wondered if Hoxmeier felt comfortable with the placement of the building and
how it will relate to the rest of the area. Hoxmeier responded that he still plans to
build a gym or a sports place. So Cloer deduced that Hoxmeier would still like to
have a temporary building. Hoxmeier would, but was unable to get a building permit
for a temporary building as he was in conflict with construction codes.
Thompson did not believe the building was that disagreeable with the revised
elevations. Hoxmeier added that he would like a garden on the corner.
Hoxmeier intends to share the elevations submitted today to the Historic Commission
subcommittee.
Carr thought that for a permanent building, this looks very temporary. She did not
think it looked commercial.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
Cloer felt that from the applicant's standpoint, what Hoxmeier is attempting to do is
something that is feasible for Hoxmeier in terms of development of his property. Cloer
is hesitant to get in the way of that if Hoxmeier can meet the design requirements of
both the commercial development standards and the Historic Commission. Cloer
believes that ultimately there will be more commercial looking and more desirable
buildings along Fourth Street. He would hesitate to say a small building is
unacceptable.
Thompson explained that some of the building requirements have been tightened to
the point it is difficult to get permits. He believes any conditions placed on the
applicant, should be with more latitude than restrictions. Thompson believes the
criteria have been met.
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Cloer thought adding a Condition 6 -- that the building design incorporate changes
shown on the revised elevations (Exhibit P-1 submitted 4/12/94). Those changes are
to be reviewed by the Historic Commission subcommittee and approved by the Staff
Advisor.
Thompson moved to approve PA94-053 with the attached 6 Conditions. Cloer
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
TYPE I PLANNING ACTIONS
PLANNING ACTION 94-039
MINOR LAND PARTITION TO DIVIDE A PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS
389 E. HERSEY STREET
APPLICANT: IRAJ OSTOVAR
This action was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 94-054
FINAL PLAN APPROVAL FOR A FOUR-LOT SUBDIVISION UNDER THE
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OPTION
GRANITE STREET NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF GRANITE AND SOUTH
PIONEER STREETS
APPLICANT: GARY AND DIANE SlETZ
This action was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 94-059
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY USE TO
OPERATE AN ESPRESSO BAR OUTSIDE
142 E. MAIN STREET (FORTMILLER'S).
APPLICANT: SHAWN POLLARD AND TANYA TRAISTER
There was some question about the call-up of this hearing. John Schweiger submitted
a letter that came into the office past the deadline. Thompson was requested by Bill
Robertson to call this action up for a public hearing. A letter will be sent to the
applicant explaining the procedure.
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PLANNING ACTION 94-060
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY USE TO OPERATE THE
MARKETPLACE UNDER THE VIADUCT ON WATER STREET. HOURS OF
OPERATION WILL BE: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM MAY THROUGH
OCTOBER FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
APPLICANT: LITHIA ARTS GUILD
Cloer was concerned that the Brew Pub has the lease from the land from the State.
Molnar said the City still oversees the operation. This action was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 94-062
SITE REVIEW TO/CONSTRUCT A 2980 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING
255 "A" STREET.
APPLICANT: ELLIS WILSON
This action has been called up for a public hearing.
PLANNING ACTION 94-063
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE REVIEW FOR THE ADDITION OF A
TRAVELLER'S ACCOMMODATION OWNER'S QUARTERS
137 N. MAIN STREET
APPLICANT: BRAD PARKER
This action was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 94-064
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP FOR A
TRAVELLER'S ACCOMMODATION
668 N. MAIN STREET (MORICAL HOUSE)
APPLICANT: GARY AND SANDRA MOORE
This action was approved.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
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