HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-01-12 Hearings Board MINASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION
HEARINGS BOARD
MINUTES
JANUARY 12, 1993
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m. by Jenifer Carr. Other Commissioners
present were Bingham and Armitage. Staff present were McLaughlin, Molnar and
Yates.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND FINDINGS
The approval of the December 8, 1992 Minutes and Findings will be approved at
tonight's meeting.
TYPE II PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLANNING ACTION 92-132
REQUEST FOR A SITE REVIEW FOR A 20-UNIT CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX TO
BE LOCATED AT 2350 SlSKIYOU BLVD.
APPLICANT: XEL, LTD.
Site Visits and Ex Parte Contacts
Each Commissioner had a site visit and Bingham noted the location of the trees in
relationship to the buildings and also the area of the floodplain.
STAFF REPORT
The property is about 1.5 acres with a barn and slab on the property. Clay Creek
runs along the west of the property and the applicant is proposing 20 units to be
located in five separate structures to be attached by breezeways. There will be
parking for approximately 38 stalls located to the rear of the structures. There are no
improvements proposed for the floodplain corridor. Molnar read the criteria for Site
Review. Sidewalks will be installed along the front of the property. The landscaping
was reviewed by the Tree Commission and they were concerned because the plan did
not show the existing mature trees. The applicant was showing smaller stature trees
and not fast growing. Without complete landscape plans, there were unanswered
questions. There will be 5,000 square feet of landscaped area to the north of the lot,
adjacent to the parking area for a children's play area, pavilions and barbeques. No
modifications can be done to the floodplain corridor without a Physical and
Environmental Constraints permit. The area is shown as a wetland so any
modification would require approval from the Division of State Lands. Molnar showed
an example of siding to the Commissioners. Staff would like to require a sidewalk
along the front of the property and an extension of another 100 feet to Siskiyou
Boulevard to link with the asphalt sidewalk on Siskiyou.
Staff's main concerns are those of the Tree Commission. The Site Design and Use
Guidelines state that as many trees as feasible should be saved. However, there is no
information on the exact location of the trees. Staff has added 14 Conditions of
approval and might want to consider continuance of this hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
LEO ZUPAN, VanVleet Real Estate, representing the applicants, stated they would like
to see the plan approved. They do not believe the property can be developed without
removing some of the trees. The applicants want to plant with drought resistant trees.
CAROLE ANDERSON, said there are about seven cottonwood trees. He noted that
Port Orford cedars do well on this property.
TONY SMITH, Patricia Sprague Real Estate, said the applicants are reputable and
believe the neighborhood will be enhanced by this project.
RICHARD HILL, 2234 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashlander Apartments, remembered the flood
that damaged three of his buildings. He is concerned that the runoff not go near that
creek because it could cause more pressure for flooding. Molnar, in looking at the
grading, thought any water would drain into a catch basin on Bellview Avenue and that
the water generated by rooftops would probably not add that much water.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
McLaughlin noted that most of the trees on the site consist of cottonwood. In most
developments, cottonwoods have been removed because they tend to lose their limbs
at inopportune times. The application could be approved with revised landscaping
plans being submitted. Molnar stated that the Tree Commission liked the variety of
trees.
Armitage agreed that the cottonwood trees were short-lived and felt the site could
obviously handle trees that like moist conditions.
Bingham thought this was a large project and he would have trouble supporting it
without more careful scrutiny. He would like to talk to someone who is physically
involved in the project and would like to see a map with the existing trees and
landscaping plan to be reviewed by the Tree Commission. Does the design need to
be modified to preserve trees?
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ZUPAN thought it could be approved with contingencies. The applicant says he will
do whatever the Commission wants him to do.
SMITH talked to Jack Garrity (applicant) and none of the applicants were able to come
because of illness. The applicants are willing to do whatever is necessary to obtain
approval for the project.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
Bingham would still like to see further review of these plan. He moved to continue
PA92-132 and ask the applicant to address the concerns raised by the Planning
Commission and specifically those concerns raised by the Tree Commission,
specifically what might be done to save trees deemed desirable the by Tree
Commission. Also, have the applicant indicate what the trees are and whether they
will remain or be removed. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
This action will be scheduled for the February 9, 1993 Hearings Board.
PLANNING ACTION 92-137
REQUEST FOR A SITE REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A DISC
ANTENNA LOCATED AT 1801 CRESTVIEW DRIVE.
APPLICANT: RANDY VORIS
Site Visits and Ex Parte Contacts
Armitage had a site visit and observed a difficult situation for a disc antenna. He could
see how the antenna would impact the neighbors directly above no matter where it is
placed.
Bingham had a site visit and noticed the antenna in question is laying on the lawn in
front of the house along with a metal bracket. He looked around the site for
alternatives to placing the disc on the house.
Carr had a site visit and had similar observations as above.
STAFF REPORT
This application was a approved as Staff Permit and called up for public hearing.
There are standards in place for satellite discs. It is Staff's understanding that the
court upholds the right of the property owner to have a disc with minimizing impacts.
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The Planning Staff does not claim to be experts at locating discs. There is a statement
included in the packet by applicant's engineer.
PUBLIC HEARING
RANDY VORIS, read a letter from Tarus Communications into the record and showed
a picture of his site. Voris said by putting the disc to the east side of the back deck
there will be less visual impact. The pole will have to protrude about four feet above
the roofline. He said the disc will be gray in color.
JIMMY HAL, 1800 Crestview Drive, said he will see this disc wherever he is in his
house and it will affect his view, no matter where it is. The dish is large and he feels
the City should protect his property. He has not seen any other dish in Ashland
where a house looks down on this site.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
Armitage also noticed there are not any other discs. He would like a second opinion
that there is no other option for placement. He also believes there is more than one
house impacted. Armitage said he would almost rather see it in the front yard.
McLaughlin said since this is a corner lot, the front yard could be either Hillview or
Crestview. The Commission could direct the applicant to pursue a feasible alternative.
REOPENED PUBLIC HEARING
Armitage questioned Voris about satellite discs and talked with Hal about various
options.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
Armitage would like more confirmation that this is the only option for placing the disc.
He would like to see a compromise worked out that would impact Voris' neighbor less.
Bingham and Carr agreed. McLaughlin thought the applicant should investigate using
the front yard (referring to it as the side yard).
Bingham moved to continue 92-137 and directed the applicant to pursue the option of
placing the disc in the front yard or the yard facing Crestview Street or to investigate
an optional sites. Also, try to work out a compromise with the neighbor. Armitage
seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. This hearing will be scheduled
for the February 9, 1993 Hearings Board.
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PLANNING ACTION 92-144
REQUEST FOR A SITE REVIEW FOR A TEMPORARY OFFICE/STORAGE/SHOP
BUILDING, TO BE LOCATED ON LOT I OF THE RECENTLY APPROVED
SOUTHERN PACIFIC SUBDIVISION.
APPLICANT: STEVE HOXMEIER
Site Visits and Ex Parte Contacts
Bingham had a site visit and noted the existing fence and access.
Armitage and Carr also had a site visit and noted the same as Bingham.
STAFF REPORT
This application is for a temporaw building that will be used in preparation for further
development on the site. The applicant met with Mr. Sandler yesterday afternoon and
Sandler has withdrawn his concerns after gaining further understanding of the
proposal and how it ties into the subdivision. Staff's position is that the building is
temporary in nature, proposed for one year, after which time it will either be removed
or redesigned in such a way to comply with the Site Design Standards as a permanent
structure. Staff has recommended approval.
PUBLIC HEARING
STEVE HOXMEIER, would eventually like to put a gym on the site. Though Hoxmeier
said he would like to have the building on the site for more than a year, the
Commission and Staff fully explained that he would need to go through a Site Review
(a much stricter review) in order to place the structure permanently and that he could
leave the proposed building on the site for a year before reviewing. Hoxmeier said he
would use the building primarily for office and storage. He does not want to put down
a foundation. He said he had no plans for a fence, curb cuts or a bathroom.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
Bingham moved to approve PA92-144 with the attached Conditions. Armitage
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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TYPE I HEARINGS
PLANNING ACTION 93-001
REQUEST FOR A MINOR LAND PARTITION TO DIVIDE A PARCEL INTO TWO
LOTS LOCATED ON NEVADA STREET, EAST OF OAK STREET, AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF NEVADA, NEAR BEAR CREEK.
APPLICANT: GREG ADAMS AND DAN BUNN
This action was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-002
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ACCESSORY
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE AND GARAGE TO BE LOCATED AT 726 IOWA
STREET.
APPLICANT: KAI JACOBSON
It was moved and seconded to call this action up for a public hearing due to concerns
of the Historic Commission.
PLANNING ACTION 93-003
REQUEST FOR A MINOR LAND PARTITION AT 1660 PEACHEY ROAD TO DIVIDE
A PARCEL INTO THREE LOTS WITH THE REAR PARCEL BEING ACCESSED BY
A FLAG DRIVE FROM PEACHE¥ ROAD.
APPLICANT: YAIR STRAUSS
This application was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-005
REQUEST FOR A SITE REVIEW TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
ADDITIONAL WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE SPACE, AND TWO APARTMENTS TO
THE EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 437 WILLIAMSON WAY. RESIDENTIAL
APARTMENTS ALLOWED AS A SPECIAL PERMITrED USE IN THE E-1 ZONE.
APPLICATION ALSO INVOLVES A REQUEST FOR A SOLAR WAIVER.
APPLICANT: MIKE BROOMFIELD
This application was approved.
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PLANNING ACTION 93-006
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONVERSION OF AN
EXISTING APARTMENT UNIT TO OFFICE SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 108 S. MOUNTAIN AVENUE.
APPLICANT: HARRY DETWILER
This application was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-007
REQUEST FOR A SITE REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DENTAL
OFFICE LOCATED AT 277 FIFTH STREET.
APPLICANT: SHERBOURNE/JACKSON
Armitage moved to call this action up for a public hearing before the Hearings Board.
The motion was seconded and carried.
PLANNING ACTION 93-008
REQUEST FOR A SITE REVIEW TO CONVERT AN EXISTING BUILDING TO A
STUDIO APARTMENT UNIT, AND A PARKING CONFIGURATION VARIANCE TO
ALLOW FOR STACKED PARKING. NO VARIANCE FROM THE NUMBER OF
PARKING SPACES REQUIRED IS REQUESTED. REQUEST IS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 671,673 AND 673 1/2 SlSKIYOU BOULEVARD. THIS
REQUEST WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED OVER ONE YEAR AGO, BUT HAS
EXPIRED.
APPLICANT: GOLDEN/FREEMAN
This application was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-009
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ACCESSORY
RESIDENTIAL UNIT LOCATED AT 244 WALKER AVENUE.
APPLICANT: TOM AND DEBBIE CAMPBELL
This application was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-010
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ALTERATION TO A NON-
CONFORMING PORCH LOCATED AT 393 GRANITE STREET.
APPLICANT: DOYLE BRIGHTENBURG
This application was approved.
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PLANNING ACTION 93-011
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ALTERATION OF A NON-
CONFORMING STRUCTURE AND A SITE REVIEW FOR EXTERIOR CHANGES TO
THE HISTORIC STRUCTURE AT 234 VISTA STREET. THE HOUSE IS LISTED ON
THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.
APPLICANT: DAVIS & DOWNEY CONSTRUCTION
This application was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-015
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ACCESSORY
RESIDENTIAL UNIT LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE EXISTING HOUSE
AT 686 HELMAN STREET.
APPLICANT: LEIGH & BETH SPEARS
This application was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-016
REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE REVIEW TO
CONSTRUCT COMMERCIAL RENTAL SPACE AND SHOP SPACE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 260 HERSEY STREET.
APPLICANT: DENIS TONEY
This application was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-017
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALTER THE EXISTING NON-
CONFORMING FRONT PORCH AT 287 MORTON STREET.
APPLICANT: SANDI ZARCADES
This application was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-018
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR STRUCTURAL ALTERATION
OF A NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE (THE BARN) LOCATED AT 247 THIRD
STREET. APPLICANT: JACQUELYN PEAKE
This application was approved.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
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