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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-08 Planning AGENDA 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 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 2008 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:OO PM, Civic Center, 1175 E. Main Street II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes 1. March 11, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting V. PUBLIC FORUM VI. TYPE II PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PLANNING ACTION: 2008-00182 HEARING CLOSED - DELIBERATION CONTINUED SUBJECT PROPERTY: 500 Strawberry Lane APPLICANT: McLellan, Robert & Laura DESCRIPTION: Request for Outline Plan Approval to allow a six-lot, five-unit subdivision under the Performance Standards Options Chapter for the property located at 500 Strawberry Lane. The application also requests a Physical & Environmental Constraints Review Permit for Development of Hillside Lands, a Tree Removal Permit to remove 13 trees six-inches in diameter at breast height (d.b.h.) or larger, and an Exception to Street Standards to allow the applicants to end street improvements at the driveway of Lot 5 rather than extending them to the southern boundary of the project. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONING:ASSESSOR’S Rural Residential; RR-.5-P; MAP #:TAX LOT: 39 1E 08 AC; 201 1. Adoption of Findings VII. TYPE III PLANNING ACTION A.PLANNING ACTION: 2007-01318 APPLICANT: City of Ashland DESCRIPTION: Ordinance amendments to the Special Setback Requirements, Section 18.68.050 and to the Street Standards, Section 18.88.020.K. The proposed amendments to the Special Setback Requirements expand the exception from the 20-foot front yard requirement for properties abutting arterial streets to include all properties abutting Lithia Way. The current ordinance has an exception to the 20-foot front yard requirement for properties zoned C-1-D which applies to the lots on the south side of Lithia Way. Additionally, the proposed amendments to the Street Standards Handbook specify that the minimum width for a commercial tree well is five foot by five foot, and that the minimum required sidewalk width on arterials in the Downtown Design Standards Zone is ten feet. VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 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. IX. OTHER X. 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).