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ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
June 9, 1982
I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 PM, Civic Center, 1175 E. Main St., Ashland, OR
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND FINDINGS AND ORDERS: Regular meeting of May 12, 1982;
adjourned meeting of May 18, 1982;
and special meeting of May 26, 1982.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for Ashland Youth Hostel, 150 North
Main Street.
B. PLANNING ACTION #82 -38 is a request for a Flag Partition to divide a 26,400
sq. ft. lot into two parcels of 7500 and 18,900 sq. ft. each, the smaller to
be the flag lot. The larger lot has an existing single family residence on
it and is located at 809 Clay St. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Subur-
ban Residential. Zoning: R -1:5 (Single family Residential). Assessor's
map 14B. Tax lot: 4500.
APPLICANT: Robin Lawson
C. PLANNING ACTION #82 -41 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit and associ-
ated Site Review to convert a portion of the existing dwelling and accessory
structures at 165 Almond St. into an Arts Centre offering short -term workshops
and classes in the arts. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Suburban Residential.
Zoning: R- 1:7.5. Assessor's Map 8AA. Tax lots: 6400, 6402.
APPLICANT: Valerie D. Holst
D. PLANNING ACTION #82 -42 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit and associ-
ated Site Review to convert approximately 600 sq. ft. of the existing dwelling
at 191 Oak St. into a bicycle shop. The remaining living quarters would be
occupied by one of the owners. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Urban Low
Residential. Zoning: R -2 (Multi family, density). Assessor's map
9BB. Tax lot: 11200.
APPLICANTS: Merrill Hayes /Richard Whitley
E. Revised Comprehensive Plan Map
F. Revised Zoning Map
G. Revisions to the Land Use Ordinance
1. Physical Constraints
2. Site Design and Use Standards
3. Woodland Residential
4. R -3, Multi- family, high density
5. R -2, Multi- family, low density
6. R- 1:3.5, Suburban Residential District
7. C -1, Retail Commercial
8. M -1 Industrial District
9. Solar Access
10. Street and Greenway Dedications
11. Manufactured Housing Developments
12. Off- street Parking
13. Conditional Use Permits
14. Revisions to Minor Land Partition Ordinance
15. E -1 Employment District
H. Comprehensive Plan Document
IV. TYPE I PLANNING ACTIONS:
A. PA #82 -43, Minor Land Partition at 288 Harrison St. Applicants: Ron /Bev
Lamb.
V. STAFF BUSINESS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
June 9, 1982
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM by Chairman Pro Tem Don Greene at the
Ashland Civic Center, Ashland, Oregon. Members present were Gene Morris, Jackie
Reid, Tom Owens, and Ethel Hansen. Planning Director John Fregonese and Associate
Planner Steve Jannusch were also present. Due to the resignation of Chairman
Jeff Barnes, it was determined that a chairman should be appointed in his place.
It was moved by Morris and seconded by Owens that Lance Pugh be Chairman and that
Greene be Vice Chairman. The motion passed unanimously. In the absence of Chairman
Pugh, Vice Chairman Greene conducted the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND FINDINGS AND ORDERS
The Minutes and Findings and Orders of the Regular Meeting of May 12, 1982; the
Adjourned Meeting of May 18, 1982; and the Special Meeting of May 26, 1982, were
all approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARING
RENEWAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
ASHLAND YOUTH HOSTEL
DESCRIPTION: Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for Ashland Youth Hostel, 150 North
Main St._
STAFF REPORT
1) Fregonese read the staff report. He noted that the applicant had received a
variance for 6 parking spaces in lieu of the 11 that had been required by code.
He further noted that the parking area was not presently paved, but the applicant,
Mark Ahalt, had made an honest effort to resolve this and other problems which had
developed at his site. Three options were proposed for the applicant in the staff
report: 1) To turn away individuals requesting lodging after the parking lot is
full; 2) to designate on- street parking at Helman St.; or 3) to limit the number of
residents allowed at the hostel to 11.
2) The second portion of the staff report involved the applicant's problems in
obtaining a health permit from the County Health Dept.
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3) The third paragraph of the staff report dealt in more detail with the paving
of the parking area. Fregonese noted that he had met with the property owners
earlier in the day, and it appeared that the parking problem was being resolved
at this point.
4) The fourth area of concern involved the common boundary between the North Main
Inn and the hostel and the fence required on the property line.
5) Morris asked whether the State could shut the hostel down at this point.
Fregonese replied that, since presently there was no Health Dept. permit obtained,
they could shut them down at any time. He noted, however, that hostels are a
unique entity and do not fit precisely into the mold of motels, hotels, or
travelers' accommodations on a typical level. He felt that the applicant should be
given a chance since his operation was particularly unique.
6) Reid noted the option requiring the applicant to turn boarders
away after the parking lot was full would be difficult to enforce. Owens agreed
with Reid.
7) Hansen asked whether the applicant could use other parking facilities elsewhere
for overflow. Fregonese pointed out that there was no lot close by to his knowledge
for excess parking.
8) Reid asked about the lot at the corner of N. Main and Helman. Fregonese replied
that he anticipated that this lot would soon be developed and it would only provide
a short -term remedy to the problem.
PUBLIC HEARING
1) Mark Ahalt, applicant, addressed the parking and paving problems he has
encountered. He further stated that the facility had been successful since its
inception, noting, however, that there was a tremendous fluctuation in the amount
of traffic which occupies his parking lot. It averages about 1 -1/2 cars per night.
He cited the month of March and noted that he had 90% occupancy during that month,
with an average of 3 -4 cars per night using the parking facility. He further stated
that this could change during months of higher use, such as in August during the
height of Shakespeare. He further stated that the the number of cars that had been
required to use street parking was infinitesimal. He noted that the facility has
become more of a group facility than an individual facility, with buses providing
transportation instead of automobiles.
2) Relative to the problems Ahalt had dealt with in getting his health permit,
he noted that youth hostels do not fit into the hotel /motel niche, and his primary
problem revolves around the State of Oregon not recognizing youth hostels as a
unique entity.
3) Relative to the paving situation, Ahalt noted concurrence with the staff
report that this problem was being worked out.
4) Relative to the fencing question between his facility and the North Main Inn,
Ahalt noted there was no problem during the last year, but since that time, a
boundary line dispute has developed with the apparent boundary between the two
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facilities being at his front porch. He concluded this point of his testimony
by reiterating the problems with the Jackson Co. Health Dept. and stating that in
other places in Oregon, youth hostels were recognized as organizational camps and
thus could obtain a health license. Jackson Co. did not recognize hostels as such,
and since their guidelines were not established presently, his application was in
a state of limbo.
5) Morris asked Ahalt if he knew the health regulations when he opened. Ahalt
stated that he felt like he understood the State's view of youth' hostels, but that
the County does not interpret hostels as the rest of the State does. He noted
further that the National Director of the American Youth Hostel Association has
stated that his operation is probably the best hostel in the state.
6) Owens asked Ahalt if the cost of the fence would be shared between himself
and Roanne Lyall of the North Main Inn. Ahalt replied that Lyall had agreed to
survey the property, and he had agreed to build the fence.
7) Roanne Lyall, 142 North Main, stated she had no objection to Ahalt's proposal,
except for the parking and fence problem. She hoped a loading area would be re-
quired for the hostel so that individuals loading and unloading would not use her
parking lot and cross her property to his facility. She endorsed the applicant's
proposal for a parking variance. Relative to the land survey, she stated it would
be taken care of in a month or so.
The public hearing was then closed.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION AND MOTION
1) Morris asked Fregonese if a health permit was required by ordinance. Fregonese
replied no, but it had been a condition of the original approval when the CUP had
been granted. After perusing the file, however, he realized that this had not been
a requirement of the original approval. He told the Commission that this condition
could be attached to the new conditions, and he felt it should be the case.
2) Reid asked Fregonese what his recommendations would be for the paving of the
parking lot and alley. Fregonese pointed out that the alley should at least be
improved to Public Works standards, and the parking area to those standards estab-
lished by the Planning Dept. He stated further that an improvement district should
take care of the problem with a 6 -month period.
3) Owens suggested that the applicant be allowed to use Helman St. for his over-
flow parking. Reid stated that, if parking were unobtainable, he should limit the
number of guests allowed beyond this point.
4) After further discussion, Reid moved to approve the operation of the youth
hostel subject to the findings and staff report conditions. Morris seconded the
motion. Amendments to the conditions were to read that total compliance should be
required by October 1, 1982, and that an addendum to item #3 read that the applicant
be required, as a condition of the Conditional Use Permit, to not accept any guests
which arrive by automobile once the 6 off street parking spaces have been filled,
unless parking can be provided off street. The Methodist Church parking lot was a
suggestion.
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5) The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
FLAG PARTITION
LAWSON
DESCRIPTION: Planning Action #82 -38 is a request for a Flag Partition to divide a
26, 400 sq. ft. lot into two parcels of 7500 and 18,900 sq. ft. each, the smaller to
be the flag lot. The larger lot has an existing single family residence on it and
is located at 809 Clay St. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Suburban Residential.
Zoning: R -1 -5. Assessor's Map 14B. Tax Lot: 4500.
APPLICANT: Robin Lawson
STAFF REPORT
1) Fregonese read the staff report
PUBLIC HEARING
1) Robin Lawson, applicant, questioned the requirement for 20 ft. between the
fences on the flag drive, noting that, to his recollection, some flag drives had
been provided along Scenic Dr.'with a narrower access required. He questioned his
neighbor's motives for her subsequent willingness to not fight his application,
subject to certain terms which she had outlined.
2) Don Rist, 310 Bridge, realtor who had sold the property to the applicant, spoke
in favor of the application.
3) Ann Preston, 825 Clay, stated she was opposed to the request. She noted that
the access drive to the flag lot would be along and adjacent to her bedroom window.
She felt her property would be devalued. She showed the Planning Commission
pictures she had taken of the area outlined as access, with the existing fence and
shrubbery she felt the applicant wanted to maintain.
4) Pam Lawson, co- applicant, attempted to clarify the earlier conversations she
had with Preston. She noted thatshe'd stated, "We will do anything to make the
situation agreeable." She did not mean that she would give Preston a portion of
her property to allow Preston to develop her own parcel. She stated she had never
had problems with neighbors in the past, and she wants to live in this neighborhood
under the same conditions. She added that their intentions were to improve the fence.
5) Fregonese asked Lawson if a 3' or 4' setback would be agreeable to him for
placement of the access road back to the rear lot. Lawson replied that it would be.
6) Preston stated that the fence would be located 2' on her property.
The public hearing was then closed.
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COMMISSION DISCUSSION AND MOTION
1) Morris noted that other flag partitions had been approved in this area, even
though he didn't particularly like the idea of flag lots per se. He questioned
whether the Lawsons could create a third lot on their property sometime in the future.
Fregonese replied that they could, but they would have to demolish their garage in
order to do so.
2) Reid asked about the screening requirements. Fregonese read directly out of
the zoning ordinance what screening would be necessary for the flag Reid
stated that she would like to encourage a hedge in lieu of a fence for the screening
material.
3) Greene agreed with Morris's assessment of the flag drive and about this
particular request.
4) Morris moved to approve PA #82 -38 with the attached recommendations. The motion
was seconded by Owens and passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
PA#82 -41
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SITE REVIEW
KOtST-
DESCRIPTION: Planning Action #82 -41 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit and
Site Review to convert a portion of the existing dwelling and accessory structures at
165 Almond St. into an Arts Centre offering short -term workshops and classes in the
arts. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Suburban Residential. Zoning: R- 1 -7.5.
Assessor's Map 8AA. Tax Lots: 6400, 6402.
APPLICANT: Valerie D. Holst
STAFF REPORT
1) Fregonese read the staff report.
2) Morris asked about drainage plan requirements. Fregonese replied that this
should be made an attachment to the conditions of approval.
PUBLIC HEARING
1) Valerie Holst, applicant, answered various questions from the Planning
Commission relative to the nature of the proposed use and the number and kinds of
teachers employed there.
The public hearing was then closed.
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COMMISSION DISCUSSION AND MOTION
1) Morris moved to approve PA #82 -41 with the attachment that, under condition #5,
a drainage plan be approved by the Public Works Dept. for the parking area. In
addition, the parking area should be improved to a minimum of the County road
standard E in lieu of the oil matte surface which was outlined in the staff report.
Hansen seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimously in favor.
PUBLIC HEARING
PA #82 -42
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE REVIEW
HAYES WHITLEY
DESCRIPTION: Planning Action #82 -42 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit and
Site Review to convert approximately 600 sq. ft. of the existing dwelling at 191 Oak
St. into a bicycle shop. The remaining living quarters would be occupied by.one of
the owners. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Urban Low Residential. Zoning: R -2
(Multi- Family, High Density). Assessor's Map 9BB. Tax Lot: 11200.
APPLICANTS: Merrill Hayes /Richard Whitley
STAFF REPORT
1) Jannusch read the staff report.
2) Morris noted the parking problems which exist on both sides of B St., which
would potentially create a blind spot for someone backing out of the driveway onto
B St.
PUBLIC HEARING
1) Merrill Hayes, applicant, stated that parking would be provided two deep in
the driveway, and one parking stall would be provided in the garage.
The public hearing was then closed.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION AND MOTION
1) Morris again stated his concerns about the parking on B St. Fregonese responded
that there was no real solution to the pre- existing situation. The applicants were
not creating a new problem, rather trying to work with an existing situation.
2) Owens moved to approve PA #82 -42. Greene seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING
REVISED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP
1) Fregonese recapped the proceedings to date. He further outlined the two areas
subject to change in the proposed plan. The first one was the inclusion into the
UGB of property belonging to Vince Oredson on the west end of Tolman Creek, which
presently is outside the UGB. Fregonese stated he could see no justification for
including this property in the UGB since at present public need for additional
residential property does not currently exist at that location. The second area of
controversy was the property off Long Way owned by Dave Lewis. The developer's
concerns here were in regards to the appropriate zoning of his property which would
be either Woodland Residential or Rural Residential .5. Fregonese further noted that
the most appropriate method of zoning this area would be to zone it using topographic
maps which the City had just received recently for the area. He noted that this
should be done using painstaking methods. To hold up the whole Comp Plan
for the time required to rezone this area would not be in the City's best interests.
He noted that it would be appropriate to place an interim zoning on the area and to
forward the plan as is to LCDC, maintaining an interim zoning in the subject area
above Long Way. While the plan is pending with LCDC, it would be appropriate to
break the Long Way area up into 5 or 6 discrete planning areas and study each
individually topographically. Fregonese then read an addendum which should be
attached to the Comp Plan as a modifications to the definitions in Chapter II under
Land Use Designations. These changes outline the differences between Woodland Resi-
dential, Low Density Residential and Single Family Residential. He urged the
Planning Commission to take a conservative posture in the Comp Plan relative to the
Long Way property and that the Zoning and Comp Plans should match in the final outcome.
2) Morris expressed concern about the surplus of lands which are presently avail-
able within the City for building. He further questioned the rationale behind
designating a majority of this property along Long Way as Woodland Residential when
other areas within the City, such as along Prim St., have similar slope problems.
Fregonese stated that Prim was different from the Long Way area and Morris replied
that it was not in fact different. The same controls with roads and access and
restrictions on building there should be imposed.
3) Fregonese replied that Performance Standards should cover the development on
Prim St. He noted that the Prim St. area does have a 25 -40% slope, but that the
Long Way area has a lot more relief to it with a lot of gullies breaking up the land.
He further noted that the area above Long Way was right up against the Siskiyous
and the Prim St. property had development presently above the area. He noted that
the Long Way area had similar problems as the Granite St. property of Mark Cooper
and did not want to get into the same situation that has developed with the Cooper
property by not allowing the residents of the area a chance to have input in the
development of the property. He added that CPAC has not yet had a chance to fully
study the Long Way question.
4) Morris felt that it was unfair to hold up the development in order to allow
the property owners a chance to speak their minds. Fregonese replied that it was
the essence of good planning for all individuals affected to have a chance to have
some input.
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5) Reid asked whether these areas would be protected under Performance Standards.
Fregonese replied no, that it would be regulated by the zones proposed for the
area. He then outlined the density standards proposed for the Woodland
Residential, RR -.5 and the 10,000 sq. ft. minimum lot sizes that the developer had
proposed for part of the area. He continued by stating that this was a very public
process, and once the topographic maps are available, a more accurate assessment of
the densities proposed could made. Typically those best decisions that have been
made in the past have not been made too hastily and it was the Planning
Commission's duty to make its decisions objectively. Reid agreed that there was
not enough neighorhood input at present to make a final decision.
6) Hansen asked, since better tools were available now, why couldn't the decision
be made now? Fregonese replied that if it were the Commission's intent to hold the
plan back, the time could be taken now to study the topographic maps and submit the
whole plan totally with revisions, but it would still take approximately 3 to 4
months before this could take place. This time would be necessary in order to
break down the raw data and allow for at least 2 workshops with CPAC and the
Planning Commission and at least 2 more public hearings.
7) Reid stated she would be willing to meet 2 or 3 nights in a row in order to
take care of the process most expeditiously.
8) Morris pointed out that the Council would also have to be involved in the
decision making process.
9) Fregonese noted that it would also be possible as an option to place the
UGH within the City limits since the recent decision by LUBA had found this to be
legal.
10) Reid asked for a clarification as to time frames she had heard and whether it
would be 3 to 4 months to complete the process or 6 to 9 months as had also been
stated. Fregonese explained that, with both the Planning Commission and the
Council processes involved, it would probably range from 6 to 9 months. Reid then
asked where the applicant's rights came into play relative to this decision making
process.
11) Fregonese pointed out that a zone change or Comp Plan change could happen at
any time once the Plan was adopted. He further noted that it was the Planning
Commission's responsibility to make just rulings for the whole City and not
necessarily to be responsible to the applicant.
12) Greene stated he liked the new memo.
13) It was further noted that, to make a clear ruling on this area, the soil
types, vegetation, and services available should be thoroughly investigated prior
to making a final decision on the area.
14) Reid asked what additional steps needed to be taken before the Plan could be
forwarded to LCDC. Fregonese replied that the Plan could be sent away probably
around the first of July, and that it was his opinion that this area could be
designated asindicated on the existing Comp Plan draft on an interim level.
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15) Owens moved to accept the Comp Plan as presented by staff. The motion died
for the lack of a second.
16) Reid stated that additional discussion would be required before she could make
a final decision on the question. Relative to Oredson's proposal to include his
property on Tolman Creek Rd. within the UGB, she stated she saw no findings that
had been submitted by the applicant, and, in her opinion, there was not sufficient
public need to justify the inclusion of this area in the UGB. She further noted
the problems that had been encountered by the Planning Commission in the past, such
as with the Cooper property in making hasty decisions at the last minute. She did
not feel comfortable with making that same mistake again.
17) Morris stated he was in favor of including Oredson's property within the UGB.
18) Hansen concurred, and stated that it was an excellent piece of property, but
it would be more appropriate for the applicant to come back at a later time to be
included in the UGB.
19) Morris noted that there are currently roads to that area and services are
available there.
20) Greene noted that other people had been excluded from the UGB and some areas
had been put in reserve categories because of the excess of urbanizable land
presently within the UGB. He felt it would be tough to justify to those people why
their properties were put in reserve and to then include Oredson's property as a
part of the UGB.
21) Reid stated she needed to see some findings to Justify his proposal.
22) Owens felt that it would be appropriate to exclude the property from the UGB.
23) Fregonese clarified the property in question above Long Way. Owens stated he
felt it was imperative to stick with the Comp Plan as proposed by staff and
developed through the past months at the Planning Commission level; once the Plan
is sent to LCDC, to fine -tune the zoning proposed in the southwest quadrant of the
City.
24) Greene agreed.
25) Reid stated her frustration in trying to make a decision on this item, since
she understands both sides, she felt it would be most proper to expedite the
question as soon as possible.
26) Owens again moved to accept the Comp Flan as it was now drawn and to have
future hearings on the Rural Residential .5 and Woodland Residential question.
Morris seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING
REVISED ZONING MAP
1) Fregonese explained that the only change proposed at this time was for Mrs.
Herndon's property on the corner of Clay and Siskiyou. Part of the property is
presently zoned R -3 and the rear portion of it is zoned R -1 -5. Mrs. Herdon would
prefer to have this all zoned multiple family, and staff's suggestion would be to
zone it all R -2.
2) Morris moved to approve the Zoning Map with the proposed change. The motion was
seconded by Reid and passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
REVISIONS TO LAND USE ORDINANCE
Fregonese questioned what the Planning Commission's desires would be about
declaring a 20 -ft. setback along Highway 66, indicating that there was still no
clear direction given to staff relative to this question. There was then a
discussion and it was determined by the Planning Commission that a 20 -ft. setback
should be required along all arterial streets as designated by the Comp Plan,
except in those areas in the Downtown Overlay district.
Physical Constraints
1) Fregonese recapped the process that had been undertaken by staff and the
committee developed by the Chamber of Commerce to rewrite this ordinance.
2) After further discussion it was moved and seconded to approve the Physical
Constraints ordinance as prepared. The vote was unanimous.
Site Design and Use Standards
3) Fregonese asked whether it would be the PIanning Commission's desire for the
staff to review duplexes rather than going through full planning actions for
reviews of these two family dwellings.
4) The Planning Commission's direction was that this would be appropriate.
5) The next item discussed was the proposed drive -up window ban which had been
developed by CPAC. The Planning Commission did not feel that this would be
appropriate at this time to ban drive -up windows.
6) It was moved and seconded to approve this ordinance, and the vote was
unanimous.
Woodland Residential
7) Greene stated some concern about the density transfer which is permitted in
the re- proposed ordinance. He was concerned about the wording under "Purpose" of
the district, and he felt the wording should read "steep or forested lands" and not
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"steep and forested lands." He further felt it would be necessary to exempt the
cutting of trees on proposed building sites or within road rights -of -way proposed
for developments. These changes were to be included under the new ordinance.
8) Owens moved to approve the Woodland Residential district. Reid seconded the
motion which passed unanimously.
R -3, Multi Family, High Density
9) Fregonese outlined the proposed changes relative to travelers' accommodations.
He felt it should be included in the revisions that the permanent use of travelers'
accommodations under a Conditional Use should be permitted only for the applicants
currently proposing the facility. The annual review of bed and breakfasts would
terminate at the end of three years unless otherwise deemed by the Planning
Commission. Upon the transfer of ownership of a travelers' accommodations, the new
owners would be subject to the annual review, again for a three -year period. At
such time, the Planning Commission could grant the application on a permanent
basis. This would also apply in the R -2 zones.
10) Morris moved to approve the revised R -3 district. Reid seconded the motion
which passed unanimously.
R -2, Multi Family, Low Density
11) Greene stated concerns about the proposed densities for rooms allowable in
travelers' accommodations. It was determined that applicants could provide one
unit for every 400 sq. ft. of building, or one unit for each 1800 sq. ft. of lot
proposed at the specific site.
12) Morris moved to approve the proposed R -Z zone. Owens seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
R- 1 -3.5, Suburban Residential
13) Reid moved to approve the proposed zone. Owens seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
C -1, Retail Commercial
E -1, Employment
14) It was determined that the E -1 Employment district could be discussed at the
same time. The proposed setback for either the E -1 or C -1 zone which were adjacent
to residential properties should be 10 ft. per story.
15) Greene noted that there are conflicts in the general regulations expressed in
the Employment district as it pertains to light industrial uses. He noted the
Darex property and the potential for trucking operations to be permitted adjacent
to residential zones.
16) Fregonese noted that these conflicts could be resolved by the clause that had
been inserted in the E -1 and C -1 zones, specifically stating that no use would be
allowed except as permitted in this ordinance, which covers uses throughout the
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entire Land Use Ordinance and not just specifically in each individual ordinance
chapter.
17) After further discussion, Morris moved to approve the C -1 and E -1 zones. Reid
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Solar Access
18) In response to Vince Oredson's suggestion that commercial zones be exempted
from the Solar Access section of the ordinance, Fregonese suggested that in the C
or E zones, graph C of the Solar Access ordinance be utilized, providing that a 16-
ft. high shadow be allowed at the property line, unless it shades a residential
property, this being for rooftop access. He then went on to explain the remainder
of the Solar Access code and the proposed revisions to it.
19) After further discussion, Morris moved to approve the Solar Access ordinance.
Reid seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Street and Greenwav Dedications
20) After some discussion, Owens moved to approve the ordinance. Morris seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously.
Manufactured Housing Developments
21) Fregonese explained that this applies Performance Standards to mobile home
courts, and only mobile homes that are a minimum of double -wide with skirting would
be allowed in proposed mobile home courts within the City.
22) Reid questioned how Performance Standards would apply to mobile home
developments. Fregonese explained the difference between mobile homes and
prefabricated homes was questioned. Fregonese pointed out that prefabricated homes
meet Uniform Building Code requirements, whereas mobile homes do not. He noted
that this difference should be defined in the proposed changes to the ordinance.
23) After further discussion, Morris moved to approve the Manufactured Housing
Developments section of the ordinance. Reid seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
Off- Street Parking
24) Fregonese outlined the proposed changes included in the packet. After some
discussion, Owens moved to approve the ordinance. Morris seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
Conditional Use Permits
25) Reid questioned street capacity figures which had been established in the
proposed ordinance. Fregonese explained that capacity would be determined as
defined in the Comp Plan and Street Plan. Reid pointed out that she was very
protective of residential streets and wanted to make sure that these streets were
protected when applicants requested Conditional Use Permits.
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26) Morris asked if this meant that paving and sidewalks would be required for
CUP's. Fregonese replied that they would.
27) After further discussion, Morris moved to approve the proposed Conditional Use
Permit ordinance. Reid seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Revisions to Minor Land Partition Ordinance
28) Fregonese suggested that, under Section 18.76.050, a new category should be
added under (F), and that it should read, "That all lots in the proposed partition
can be accessed by an improved City street at Least 20 ft. wide."
29) Reid questioned the ramifications of this, and Fregonese explained.
30) Greene asked whether, as a condition of approval, the Planning Commission
could require the applicant to improve the street rather to sign in favor of
improving the street accessing the proposed partition. Fregonese replied that this
would empower the Planning Commission to require such a condition.
31) After continued discussion, Morris moved to approve the proposed Minor Land
Partition ordinance. Owens seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
32) Fregonese requested that the Planning Commission permit public warehouses
under a Conditional Use in the R -1 zones under Section 18.20.030(D). The opinion
of the Planning Commission was that it would not be appropriate to permit
warehouses in single family zones, either as a permitted use or as a conditional
use. They felt it would be more appropriate to request a zone change for the area
around the Civic Center as Fregonese was requesting.
PUBLIC HEARING
ADOPTION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOCUMENT
WITH ATTACHED MEMO
1) Gary Prickett asked if these standards could be adopted without public
testimony. Fregonese replied that all public testimony had been received at
previous Planning Commission hearings, and at this point the only modifications
were of existing definitions within the document. Fregonese then read directly out
of the Comp Plan, and then explained the definition modifications proposed.
2) Reid asked if the slope figures were involved In the Comp Plan. Fregonese
replied that they were in the Environmental Resources section of the document. He
then read sections VIII -9; IV -10, 11, and 12; and IV -8.
3) Morris noted that the memo proposed is directed only to the southwest quadrant
of the City. Fregonese replied that it does, but that area is the only portion of
the City where the Woodland Residential /Rural Residential question is of concern.
4) Hansen asked if Prickett had seen the proposed modifications. Prickett
replied that he had not. He further stated that he understood that the proposed
changes were designed to reduce the density of properties relative to slopes. He
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wanted the public to have access to this document. Fregonese replied that it was
public information.
5) Greene noted that the whole Comp Plan is basically only a guideline.
6) Hansen asked if the memo was defined enough for the public and for Prickett.
Fregonese explained the memo with the definitions proposed. Prickett stated he did
not understand the memo, because he has not had a chance to read it.
7) After further discussion, Owens moved to approve the memo. Reid seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.
TYPE 1 APPROVAL
1) Planning Action #82 -93, a request for a Minor Land Partition at 288 Harrison
St.; applicants: Ron Bev Lamb. After some discussion, the Minor Land Partition
was approved.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 PM.
John Fregonese, Executive Secretary
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