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HEARINGS BOARD
NOVEMBER 9,1993
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 1:40 p.m. by Chairperson Barbara Jarvis. Other
Commissioners present were Larry Medinger and Michael Bingham.
TYPE II PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLANNING ACTION 93-108
REQUEST FOR A MINOR LAND PARTITION TO DIVIDE A LOT INTO 'rwo
PARCELS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 943 OAK STREET WITH A FLAG
DRIVE FROM OAK STREET ACCESSING THE REAR PARCEL.
APPLICANT: LANCE & VIRGINIA HONDA
Site Visits and Ex Parte Contacts
All Commissioners had a site visit.
STAFF REPORT
This action is continued from last month and it was the hope of the Hearings Board
that the three parties could get together to resolve their differences. To Molnar's
knowledge, nothing has changed. Staff would prefer to see the flag access through
Phase II of Oak Meadows subdivision, however, this would involve cooperation from
Don Greene and would require modification of Oak Meadows subdivision.
Additional information provided by the applicant is showing vegetation on the property
that would restrict access on the south side of the property.
If the boundary line adjustment is finalized by Greene and Honda, the application
would appear to meet the Minor Land Partition section of the ordinance.
Jarvis noted that she has reviewed everything in the record including the minutes and
she has looked at the area and had a discussion with Staff regarding this action. Staff
did not feel it was necessary for Jarvis to listen to the tapes from last month's meeting
in order to participate in today's hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARING
JOHN HASSEN, Attorney, 129 Oakdale, Medford, OR 97501, spoke on behalf of the
applicant. He reported that the Hondas have negotiated an agreement with Greene.
They were not able to negotiate an agreement to access the flag through Greene's
subdivision because Greene felt it would be too much trouble to change his
preliminary plat. The two parties did agree upon the boundary line. The adjustment
will give the Hondas the added footage so they can proceed with their Minor Land
Partition.
It appears that the criteria have been met with Guerriero's property, the only property
affected. Staff would recommend a Condition for a common driveway with the flag
coming off a common curb cut. This may require an adjustment of the flag and the
existing drive. Molnar was not certain a common driveway is possible due to the
angles and because of the carport. Condition 10 can be left as is and if it is not
feasible, the applicant can ask for a change in Condition.
HASSEN indicated there would be room for a turnaround driveway on the back of
parcel 5.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
Bingham moved to approve PA93-108 with the attached 10 conditions. Medinger
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING ACTION 93-119
REQUEST FOR A SITE REVIEW TO REPLACE THE EXISTING BUILDING WITH A
TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE AT 233 FOURTH
STREET. ALSO INCLUDES PARKING VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF
REQUIRED SPACES BY 50 PERCENT. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:
EMPLOYMENT; ASSESSOR'S MAP #: 9BA; TAX LOT: 3500.
APPLICANT: TOM FRANTZ
Site Visits and Ex Parte Contacts
Medinger has traveled by the site for years.
Bingham had a site visit and noted the building that used to be there isn't there
anymore.
Jarvis had a site visit.
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STAFF REPORT
This application involves a building located across the alley from Peerless Rooms.
The building that had been on the property has been demolished. The upstairs of the
new structure will consist of an 800 square foot residence. The area downstairs will
be commercial. The parking will be perpendicular off the alley, not diagonal. The
applicant is requesting a 50 percent parking variance. The Historic Commission's
concerns with design from last month have been resolved with the Commission giving
unanimous approval of the design. With regard to parking, the applicant is not certain
how the ground floor space will be used, but most likely, general office or retail. Staff
is not recommending approval of the Variance. If the applicant decides at a later date
that the downstairs will house a more intensive use, he will come back then to request
a Variance. There are eight attached Conditions.
PUBLIC HEARING
TOM FRANTZ, has had several interested renters and he wants to do something that
will fit into the overall Fourth Street streetscape.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
The Minutes from the Historic Commission have been made part of the record.
Medinger moved to approve PA93-119 with the attached Conditions and deny the
Variance without prejudice. Bingham seconded the motion and it was approved
unanimously.
TYPE I PLANNING ACTIONS
PLANNING ACTION 93-131 IS A REQUEST FOR A MINOR LAND PARTITION TO
DIVIDE A LOT INTO TWO PARCELS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 507
TUCKER STREET.
APPLICANT: THOMAS S. CLAYTON & JOANNE CLAYTON
This action was approved.
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PLANNING ACTION 93-130
REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAN APPROVAL FOR A 14-LOT PHASE II OF A 25-LOT
SUBDIVISION UNDER THE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OPTIONS, FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF EAST MAIN ON FORDYCE
STREET.
APPLICANT: KEITH AVERY/BEAR CREEK CONSTRUCTION
This action was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-132
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND A NON-
CONFORMING STRUCTURE (PORCH ADDITION) TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 156 SIXTH STREET.
APPLICANT: BOB MEISER
This action was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-133
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONVERT THE EXISTING
NON-CONFORMING GARAGE TO A BEDROOM WITH A BATH (NO KITCHEN) AT
126 BUSH STREET.
APPLICANT: BILL EMERSON
Jarvis had major concerns for fire safety at this site because the buildings on the
property and surrounding properties were very close together. Add a Condition that a
one-hour fire wall be included to meet the requirements of the Building Department.
The action was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-134
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A FOUR-UNIT TRAVELLER'S
ACCOMMODATION AND AN OWNER'S UNIT (TOTAL OF 5 UNITS) FOR THE
PROPERTY AT 407 SCENIC DRIVE.
APPLICANT: RICHARD WAGNER AND JOYCE WARD
Add a condition that a fire wall be added to meet the requirements of the Building
Department. The action was approved.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
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