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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-10-13 Hearings Board MIN ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION HEARINGS BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Steve Armitage at 1:35 p.m.. Mike Morris was present. Chris Hearn was absent. Staff present were Bill Molnar, Mark Knox, and Sue Yates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the September 8, 1998 Hearings Board were approved. PLANNING ACTION 98-100 REQUEST FOR A SITE REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 65-UNIT, THREE STORY MOTEL OFF THE FUTURE RE-ALIGNMENT OF CLOVER LANE. APPLICANT: BUGGSI HOSPITALITY GROUP Site Visits and Ex Parte Contacts - Armitage had a prior site visit and Morris had a site visit. STAFF REPORT Knox reported last year a Minor Land Partition and Lot Line Adjustment were approved and part of that approval included vacation of a section of Clover Lane. Last week the vacation was approved. The approval opened up development potential for these properties for freeway commercial development. The 65-unit motel is proposed to be built on a relatively flat property. The street fronting the property will have a 53 foot right-of-way consisting of two travel lanes, sidewalks, and on-street parking spaces. The surrounding properties are vacant presently but the Masonic Lodge building was approved for one of the parcels. The Transportation Plan shows a connection from Clover Lane to Spring Hill. The motel will be three stories. The building’s exterior elevations provide interest and relief with the towers and hipped and gabled roofs and clock tower. The site plan shows landscaping along the perimeter and parking area. There are three main areas of concern. There appears to be a lack of storm drain facilities to accommodate this area. Dave Hammond, Engineer, has stated this issue can be resolved. with an on-site detention system to hold peak times. Staff has asked that the plan be submitted prior to issuance of building permits. Also, the plan should have the flows go toward the landscaped areas This type of detention system would significantly change the current landscaping plan. Staff has asked that the new plan and the detention plan be somewhat combined to incorporate a bioswell (where some water would percolate through to the landscaping. The applicants have tentatively agreed to do this. Another issue is the I-5, Highway 66 and Clover Lane intersections. ODOT has said they are concerned over the next 15-20 years there is likely to be a need for some improvements to the overpass. The applicant has agreed to sign in favor of a LID. It would be based on a pro-rata to the impact. Staff believes a 65-unit motel will generate some pedestrian trips and there is a missing link between this site and the Highway 66 connection. Therefore, the hotel use cannot meet the requirement of the Conditional Use Permit and Site Review Chapters that would require they provide adequate facilities for paved transportation unless the connection is made. The applicant has agreed to install the sidewalk facilities. Knox said Staff has recommended approval of the application with the added Conditions. Armitage wondered if the Detailed Site Review zone applies in this case as it is not very clear. Molnar said it appears the city limits lie in the Detailed Site Review zone but should be further south, closer to where Spring Creek Drive comes in. Staff will double check this. PUBLIC HEARING BOB ROBERTSON, Pacific Western Limited, 835 Alder Creek Drive, Medford and KEN THIEL, K-2 Construction, 8555 Hacksmore, Boise, Idaho Robertson said all the property on this site and all the remaining property is all within the City of Ashland. The cul-de-sac ends at the city limits. The conditions imposed by Staff are agreeable to the owner and developer. Thiel said these are preliminary drawings and if there are changes, the architects can incorporate them. He has talked with the owner and he approves of the conditions. VERN LUDWIG, 545 Clover Lane, did not speak but favors the proposal. CURT BROWN, 3207 Auburn Way, Medford has represented Pacific Western and Ludwig in this transaction as a realtor. With conditions imposed by Staff he believes the application meets the criteria for approval. Staff Response - No response Rebuttal - No rebuttal COMMISSIONERS’ DISCUSSION AND MOTION Morris moved to approve 98-100 with the attached conditions. Armitage seconded. TYPE I PLANNING ACTIONS PLANNING ACTION 98-094 REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE REVIEW FOR THE EXPANSION OF A NON- CONFORMING STRUCTURE AS WELL AS A 150 SQ. FT. EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING MEDICAL OFFICE 521 N. MAIN STREET APPLICATION: SCOTT YOUNG, MD This action was called up for a public hearing. PLANNING ACTION 98-097 REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF THE FOUR- UNIT (INCLUDING OWNER’S QUARTERS) TRAVELER’S ACCOMMODATION. 75 WIMER STREET APPLICANT: TOM & CHERYL CHARLES WORTH This action was approved. PLANNING ACTION 98-098 REQUESTS FOR A SITE REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, INCLUDING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A SECOND FLOOR ADDITION TO THE SISKIYOU COMMONS IN EXCESS OF THE 40 FOOT HEIGHT. 1280 SISKIYOU BOULEVARD APPLICANT: SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION 2 HEARINGS BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 1998 This is all part of the SOU Plan 2000. This action was approved. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m. ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION 3 HEARINGS BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 1998