Chairman Saylor called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.  Commissioners Erz, Rebman, Sheffield, and Caplinger were present.  Commissioners Fialka, Ferguson, Ottmar, and Quick were absent. 

Minutes

Commissioner Erz moved to approve the minutes of the November 9, 2011 regular meeting. Commissioner Rebman seconded the motion.  Motion passed and the minutes were approved. 

New Business

Dick Maxwell has submitted an application for a replat of property located at 854 and 866 W Hartley Ave.  The property consists of two 9,000 square foot lots which are presently vacant.  The applicant proposes to combine the existing lots into one 18,000 square foot lot.  The property is zoned Single Family Residential (R-1) and is described as 4N 28 10BD Tax Lots 4600 and 4700.  The property owner is Dick Maxwell.

The criteria that are applicable to the decision to accept the proposed replat are contained in §154.15 through §154.46, §154.60 through §154.66 and §157.025 of the Hermiston Code of Ordinances. 

Chapter 154: Subdivisions

Design Standards

The proposed replat complies with all relevant design standards in the subdivision code.

Minimum Improvements Required

§154.60 Permanent Markers

Permanent markers shall be set as shown on the final plat in accordance with ORS 92.050 through 92.080.

154.61 General Improvements

The site is adjacent to W Hartley Avenue which is an existing improved street. 

§154.62 Water Lines. 

Both lots are served by existing municipal water lines.

§154.63 Sanitary Sewer System. 

Both lots are served by existing municipal sanitary sewer lines.

Preliminary Plat

Staff has reviewed the preliminary plat and determined the submission of a preliminary plat is not required in accordance with §154.35(B) of the Hermiston Code of Ordinances.

Final Plat

Per §154.46 of the Hermiston Code of Ordinances, the final plat shall show:

1. The boundary lines of the area being subdivided, with accurate distances and bearings.  Shown as required
2. The lines of all proposed streets and alleys with their width and names.  Shown as required
3. The accurate outline of any portions of the property intended to be dedicated or granted for public use.  Shown as required
4. The line of departure of one street from another.  Shown as required
5. The lines of all adjoining property and the lines of adjoining streets and alleys with their widths and names.  Shown as required
6. All lot lines together with an identification system for all lots and blocks.  Shown as required
7. The location of all building lines and easements provided for public use, services or utilities.  Shown as required
8. All dimensions, both linear and angular, necessary for locating the boundaries of the subdivision, lots, streets, alleys, easements, and other areas for public or private use.  Linear dimensions are to be given to the nearest 1/10 of a foot.  Shown as required
9. All necessary curve data.  Shown as required
10. The location of all survey monuments and bench marks together with their descriptions.  Shown as required
11. The name of the subdivision, the scale of the plat, points of the compass, and the name of the owners or subdivider.  Shown as required
12. The certificate of the surveyor attesting to the accuracy of the survey and the correct location of all monuments shown.  Shown as required.
13. Private restrictions and trusteeships and their periods of existence.  Should these restrictions or trusteeships be of such length as to make their lettering on the plat impracticable and thus necessitate the preparation of a separate instrument, reference to such instrument shall be made on the plat.  No restrictions are proposed and none are referenced on the plat
14. Acknowledgment of the owner or owners to the plat and restrictions, including dedication to public use of all streets, alleys, parks or other open spaces shown thereon, and the granting of easements required.  Shown as required. 
15. Certificates of approval for endorsement by the city council and certificate indicating its submission to the planning commission, together with approval for endorsement by other local, county and/or state authority as required by Oregon statutes.  Shown as required

Chapter 157: Zoning

§157.025 Single Family Residential Zone (R-1)

The proposed replat encompasses approximately 18,000 square feet.  The parcel exceeds the minimum lot size of 9,000 square feet in the R-1 zone.  Additionally, the parcel exceeds the minimum lot width of 60 feet and the minimum lot depth of 80 feet.

Staff Recommendation

Staff has reviewed the proposed partition plat and found that it is prepared in accordance with all requirements of the Code of Ordinances.  Staff recommends the planning commission approve the final replat.

Chairman Saylor asked for a motion.  Commissioner Caplinger moved to approve the final replat.  Commissioner Erz seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Planner Comments and Unscheduled Communications

There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm.