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Home My WebLink About2007-09-11 Hearings Board MIN Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Planning Commission meeting is encouraged to do so. If you wish to speak, please rise and, after you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and complete address for the record. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note that the public testimony may be limited by the Chair and normally is not allowed after the Public Hearing is closed. ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION HEARINGS BOARD AGENDA September 11, 2007 Hearings Board Members: John Stromberg, Mike Morris, Melanie Mindlin I.CALL TO ORDER:1:30 P.M., Civic Center, 1175 East Main Street II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Hearings Board Minutes of August 14, 2007 to be approved at the Regular Planning Commission Meeting. III. TYPE I PLANNING ACTIONS PLANNING ACTION: 2007-01399 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 799 Jefferson St. OWNER/APPLICANT: Ashland Property Investors, LLC DESCRIPTION: Request for Site Review approval for a new commercial building located at 799 Jefferson St., comprised office, light manufacturing and warehouse uses. The proposed building is approximately 18,544 square feet in size. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Employment , ZONING: E-1; ASSESSOR’S MAP #: 39 1E 14A; TAX LOT: 2401 Staff Approval stands 3-0 PLANNING ACTION: 2007-01393 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 700 Mistletoe Rd OWNER/APPLICANT: Ashland Holdings South LLC DESCRIPTION: Request for a Land Partition to create three parcels for the property located at 700 Mistletoe Road. The application also includes a request for Site Review approval to construct a new two-story 10,100 square foot building comprised of office, restaurant, retail and industrial uses. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Industrial ZONING: M-1; ASSESSOR’S MAP #: 39 1E 14A; TAX LOT: 2302 Staff Approval stands 3-0 PLANNING ACTION: 2007-01369 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 157 North Main St (also 35 Bush St) OWNER/APPLICANT: Russ & Erin Page DESCRIPTION: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing multi-family residence to a two unit Travelers’ Accommodation consisting of one guest unit and the owners unit for the property located at 157 North Main and 35 Bush St. No changes to the structures are proposed COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Multi-Family Residential ZONING: R-2; ASSESSOR’S MAP #: 39 1E 09BB; TAX LOT: 3200 Staff Approval stands 3-0 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Community Development office at 541-488-5305 (TTY phone is 1-800-735-2900). Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102- 35.104 ADA Title 1). Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Planning Commission meeting is encouraged to do so. If you wish to speak, please rise and, after you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and complete address for the record. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note that the public testimony may be limited by the Chair and normally is not allowed after the Public Hearing is closed. IV. TYPE II PLANNING ACTIONS PLANNING ACTION: 2007-00986 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 625 Holly St. OWNER/APPLICANT: Souren Minasian & Vadim Agakhanov DESCRIPTION: Request for a minor land partition to create two lots, with one lot being a flag lot and for Site Review approval for three residential units in addition to the existing house for the property located at 625 Holly St. The application also includes a request for an Exception to Street Standards to allow curbside sidewalks without parkrows. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Multi-Family Residential ZONING: R-2; ASSESSOR’S MAP #: 39 1E 09DB; TAX LOT: 9100 Morris read opening rules and procedures statement Barry gave staff report , Stromberg clarifieid that minimum density isn’t really an exception, but more of a criteria in the R-2 so no formal exception process is needed Mindlin confimed that solar was met with both the existing north line and the newly created lot line by the partition Stromberg clarified that staff feels the north arrow question is resolved Giordano – worked with his clients on many previous projects and vouched for their success in restoring and rehabilitating houses. Surrounded on three sides by the R-2 zone. Compatability, while largely SFR around it, feels the project is far less than what could occur within general neighborhood (see example to the NW). Can’t meet minimum without much larger scale development that wouldn’t be compatable. Provided example (exhibit A) that shows approximate development pattern with the proposed footprints drawn in. Looking for cottage feel rather than one large complex of units. Stromberg – why two separate parcels Giordano – financial primary issue Mindlin – concern with how close footprint is to creek Giordano – concrete channel so no real top of bank. Concern with neighbors to NE about potential flooding PW will be diverting storm drain water to another storm drain system. Until that happens, storm water will be pumped up to Holly rather than going into the drainage channel to reduce potential for flooding Morris – will channel remain Gior – yes Mindlin – all channel drainage Stromberg – collect on site and pump Morris – tree commission recommendations? Gior – trees not shown because they aren’t required as they are less than 6 inches. Per project arborist, root pruning at drip line not inside Property line and fence line not the same, 2 feet different Mindlin – retaining wall in TC recommendations In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Community Development office at 541-488-5305 (TTY phone is 1-800-735-2900). Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102- 35.104 ADA Title 1). Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Planning Commission meeting is encouraged to do so. If you wish to speak, please rise and, after you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and complete address for the record. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note that the public testimony may be limited by the Chair and normally is not allowed after the Public Hearing is closed. Gior – basement wall is also retaining wall and foundation, which requires a small overcut Morris – concrete vault Applicant – old irrigation system leftover Steve Siriani – (558 Holly St) submitted Mitigate tree damage, developer must list all trees and doesn’t feel that was met Dogwoods are pride of neighborhood, buffer to the street Before lot split, mitigate damage per tree commission Compensation plan needed, minimum 3 years Rely on the City to guard property rights Stromberg – how do substantiate that it was always a lot split? Steve – based on price, feels that only a lot split would be feasible. Also, corner of Holly/Harrison was Vadim’s lot split. Rebuttal Upper Limb It – project arborist – base where soil is 8 inches, branches out shortly after soil. At TC applicant will comply with neighbor request. Property line, 2 foot average, towards street a little more than 2, back of property line little less than 2 feet. Applicant and neighbor talked about developing, but pricing of lot is a factor in why it is partition Applicant more than willing to comply with TC recommendations Stromberg – neighbor says more than one tree impacted Gior – only those limited by code – within 15 feet, in general trees can be pruned at dripline Gior – exhibits match? Mindlin – basically the same Mindlin – confusing, Barry – tree protection plan, including trees within 15 feet. Mindlin – Morris – retaining wall in place, it is the gap between cut and wall Hanks – building permit vs. planning action Anderson – retaining wall Vadim – 521 Schfield – retaining wall vs. building wall. Foundation wall in and backfilled for majority of cut, natural landscape rock wall for final 2 feet per Upper Limb It letter. Also helps keep the house two feet lower. Lot split so they can live on property even if they have to sell and have control of the development of the lower property In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Community Development office at 541-488-5305 (TTY phone is 1-800-735-2900). Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102- 35.104 ADA Title 1). Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Planning Commission meeting is encouraged to do so. If you wish to speak, please rise and, after you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and complete address for the record. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note that the public testimony may be limited by the Chair and normally is not allowed after the Public Hearing is closed. Steve – level of property, two different cuts. Concern is over the trees. Letter of law vs intent, 6 inches at base even though it is an old tree. Group discussion regarding grade Close public hearing Anderson – TC – elglish walnut condtion Stromberg – approval of PA subject to modification of Tree Commission modifications Carries 3-0 VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Adoption of Findings, Orders & Conclusions A. Findings for PA2007-00986 – 625 Holly St VII. ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Community Development office at 541-488-5305 (TTY phone is 1-800-735-2900). Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102- 35.104 ADA Title 1). Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Planning Commission meeting is encouraged to do so. If you wish to speak, please rise and, after you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and complete address for the record. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note that the public testimony may be limited by the Chair and normally is not allowed after the Public Hearing is closed. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Community Development office at 541-488-5305 (TTY phone is 1-800-735-2900). Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102- 35.104 ADA Title 1).