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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-26 Planning PACKET Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Planning Commission meeting is encoura please rise and, after you have been recognized by the Chair, aive your name ar You will then be allowed to speak. Please note that the public testimony may be not allowed after the Public Hearing is closed. Planning Copy ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION MAY 26, 2009 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM, Civic Center, 1175 E. Main Street II. ANNOUCEMENTS III. PRESENTATIONS A. SOU Pedestrian Mapping Project B. Planning for Public Health - Staff Presentation IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan - land Use & Street Framework Refinements V. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF ASHLAND "'. WtIa 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 35.1 02-35.1 04 ADA Title 1). CITY OF ASHLAND DATE: May 19,2009 TO: Ashland Planning Commission FROM: Maria Harris, Planning Manager RE: Land Use and Street Framework Refinements Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan Question: Does the Planning Commission have comments or questions about the revisions to the Land Use and Street Framework for the Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan? Background: The land use and street framework in the Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan provides a blueprint for the type and location of uses and the circulation for the study area. Implementation of the Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan will require land use ordinances and map amendments addressing zoning and required street improvements for the master plan area. The land use and street frameworks will be the basis for the land use ordinance and map amendments. Staffbelieves the land use and street frameworks need to be fine tuned to address grade, physical constraint and rail access issues. Staff has transferred the plan maps to the city's mapping system which includes more extensive information on site constraints such as topography, building locations and other physical features. The adjustments made to the land use and street frameworks are discussed below. Attached are two versions of the land use and street framework with the first being the original framework that is included in the draft plan and the second being the revised framework. Street Framework The street framework was revised in four areas - the block length sizes, in the ODOT property area, in the north area of the mill site and in the south area of the mill site. The blocks included in the original framework are approximately 250 to 300 feet in length, and were increased to 400 feet in the revised framework. (Block length is the measurement of one side of a block, including the distance from comer to comer.) The Ashland Street Standards allow a maximum block length of 400 feet. Block lengths are important for pedestrian and bike trips, and for setting form of the buildings. Large blocks can create excessive travel lengths for people on foot and bike, and tend to be associated with a suburban development pattern. Staffbelieves the revision in block size meets the intent of the original framework by providing a walkable and bikeable circulation plan, as well as establishing a block pattern to encourage a more urban, pedestrian-oriented building type. The combination of the street network with the Central Ashland Bike Path and Hamilton Creek Multi-Use Path provides pedestrians and bicyclists a series of opportunities to make connections in all directions at reasonably spaced intervals. - 2- The original framework includes a street south of the ODOT property providing a secondary connection from Tolman Creek Road to the central boulevard through the neighborhood commercial zone. In the revised framework, this street was moved to the north so it is directly adjacent to the ODOT property, and was revised to be a multi-use path and/or limited access connection. This street as shown in the original framework runs through an existing building. The origitlal framework includes a street ru1ll1ing along the northwest boundary of the mill site, adjacent to the mini-storage facility, a street adjacent to the railroad tracks and a midblock connection in the northern comer of the mill site property. In the revised framework, these streets were revised to be a multi-use path and/or limited access connection. There are multiple street connections that serve this same area, and Staff believes a pedestrian and bicycle access and/or limited vehicle access such as an alley may be more functional in these locations. Additionally, the circulation will likely not be able to connect to the mini-storage property to the north because of significant changes in grade. The southern end of the mill site including the residential property adjacent to Siskiyou Boulevard has varied topography, as well as an existing pond and natural stream course. There is a significant cut on the industrial part of the property adjacent to Mistletoe Road. The original framework shows two streets running east-west and connecting to Mistletoe in the location of the cut. Staffbelieves building the two local street connections to Mistletoe Road isn't feasible given the cut, and the streets were eliminated in the revised framework. Additionally, the original framework delineated a street going over the creek and connecting to the extension of the Central Ashland Bike Path. This connection would not only cross fairly significant slopes, but also would disturb a wide area comprised of two stream crossings. As a result, the street was eliminated and replaced with a multi-use path connection, with potentially limited vehicle access,- which more appropriately follows the existing contours of the land as well as reduces the amount of disturbance associated with a future stream crossing. Land Use Framework The land use framework was revised in three areas - the office employment and compatible industrial zoning split, the area between Mistletoe Road and Hamilton Creek, and the area immediately adjacent to Siskiyou Boulevard. The original framework locates the compatible industrial district to the west of the central boulevard and the office employment district to the east of the central boulevard. Additionally, a freight rail spur is delineated toward the southern end of the site and traveling to the west across the central boulevard to access the Compatible Industrial district. In Staff s discussion with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) rail safety and rail planning divisions, it appears the freight spur crossing multiple streets is a difficult option, which raises significant issues of public safety and cost. As a result, the revised framework shifts the division of the two zoning districts in a north-south orientation so that the office employment district is located on the northern portion of the site and the compatible industrial district is on the southern portion of the site. This allows a potential rail spur and loading/unloading area to be located in the compatible industrial district. The area between Mistletoe Road and Hamilton Creek is shown in the compatible industrial zone in the original framework. Because the area on the opposite side of Hamilton Creek is a largely developed single- family residential neighborhood, Staff believes the land uses and building types should provide a DEPT~ OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 20 Er Main Street Ashland, Oregon 97520 www4ashland,or,us Tel: 541w488-5305 Fax: 541-552-2050 TTY: 800..735-2900 rA .. 3- transition from the adjacent neighborhood to the interior of the redeveloped mill site. For this reason, the area is designated as mixed-use in the revised framework which would provide an opportunity for mixing residential units with office or light industrial uses. Additionally, the mixed-use zone can be designed to address building design guidelines intended to take in the area context, as well as incorporate the creek as a critical element in the site planning. The area at the southern end of the property adjacent to Siskiyou Boulevard including the residence and the trailer park is shown as office employment in the original framework. The area has fairly significant slopes from east to west as well as a pond and two small stream courses. Finally, the area across Siskiyou Boulevard to the south is not located in Ashland's urban growth boundary and has a rural development pattern. The revised framework delineates the southern end of the site as a mixed-use zone to provide an opportunity for mixing residential units with office or light industrial uses and to provide some flexibility to address the physical constraints and building types for the gateway area. Attached are two versions of the development summary with the first listing the acreages included by use designations in the original framework and the second listing the acreages by use designations included in the revised framework. Draft Land Uses Attached is an outline of the land uses that would be permitted in the office and employment, compatible industrial and neighborhood commercial zones. Staff envisions a fairly concise list of uses for each zoning district that could be augmented by a set of performance standards addressing items such as water and energy use, levels of pollutants, noise and odor. Attachments: Land Use and Street Framework - original Land U se and Street Framework - revised Land Use and Street Framework with Topography - revised Development Summary Table - original & revised Land Use Outline DEPTt OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 20 E. 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D ~ I , 11 000 2,400 2,800 ~~~et ~ ' L- 800 1,200 1,600 2, I terval = 2' o 200 400 COuntour n oJ' I Development Summary Table - original & revised land Use Type Original Plan Acreage Revised Plan Acreage (Crandall Arambula) Office 30.0 21.8 Compatible Industrial 31.5 24.8 Neighborhood Center 4.9 4.9 Opens pace 6.8 8.9 Central Park 1.8 2.1 Mixed 0.0 12.7 Existing Employment 7.4 2.2 Existing Industrial 0.0 5.1 Includes 25010 reduction in acreage for Public Facilities Land Use Outline Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan Office Emplovment Purpose: The Office Employment district is designed to accommodate a compact, well- designed built environment that strives to provide family wage employment opportunities, while incorporating open space amenities, multiple modes of transportation and efficient use of water, energy and the community's natural resources. Permitted Uses · professional, financial, business and medical offices · administrative or research and development establishments . public service or community buildings · quasi-public utility and service buildings and structures, but excluding yards with outside storage and electric substations . wireless communication facilities permitted pursuant to Section 18.72.180 Special Permitted Uses: The following uses are permitted as accessory uses in conjunction with a permitted use. · light manufacturing in conjunction with a permitted office employment use · warehouse and similar storage facilities in conjunction with a permitted office employment use · stores, restaurants, shops and offices supplying commodities or performing services including personal service establishments limited to no greater than _ sq. ft. of gross leasable floor space . child or day care centers . fitness, recreational sports, gym or athletic club . short-term employee housing Conditional Uses . private school, college, trade school, technical school or similar school · kennels and veterinary clinics, with all animals housed within structures . public and quasi-public utility yards with outside storage . electrical substations . temporary uses Comoatible Industrial Purpose: The Compatible Industrial district is designed to accommodate industries with an emphasis on creativity, craft and innovation that include both industrial and office functions, do not emit unacceptable levels of pollutants and use water and energy efficiently. 5/21/2009 Page 1 Permitted Uses . light manufacturing, assembly, fabricating or packaging of products from previously prepared materials such as cloth, plastic, wood (not including saw, planning or lumber mills or molding plants), paper, cotton, precious or semi-precious metals or stone · manufacture of food products, but not including the rendering of fats or oils · administrative or research and development establishments . offices in conjunction with a permitted industrial use · public service or community buildings · quasi-public utility and service buildings and structures, but excluding yards with outside storage and electric substations · wireless communication facilities permitted pursuant to Section 18.72.180 · rail freight loading dock, structures and buildings · rail passenger structures and buildings Special Permitted Uses: The following uses are permitted as accessory uses in conjunction with a permitted use. · warehouse and similar storage facilities in conjunction with a permitted industrial use · stores, restaurants, shops and offices supplying commodities or performing services including personal service establishments limited to no greater than _ sq. ft. of gross leasable floor space . child or day care centers . fitness, recreational sports, gym or athletic club · short-term employee housing Conditional Uses · private school, college, trade school, technical school or similar school · kennels and veterinary clinics, with all animals housed within structures · public and quasi-public utility yards with outside storage · electrical substations · temporary uses Neiahborhood Center Purpose: The Neighborhood Center is designed to provide pedestrian-scaled uses that serve the adjacent neighborhood, nearby employees and future transit commuters such as small- scale, street-oriented commercial spaces and multi-family housing. Permitted Uses · stores, restaurants, shops and offices supplying commodities or performing services including personal service establishments limited to no greater than 10,000 sq. ft. of gross leasable floor space per lot · manufacture or assembly of items sold in a permitted use, provided such manufacturing or assembly occupies 600 square feet or less, and is contiguous to the permitted retail outlet 5/21/2009 Page 2 · child or day care centers . fitness, recreational sports, gym or athletic club . ShGrt-term..Bmptoyee..-housi-ng ~\~\..\.\)\~'..~;. · public service or community buildings' . quasi-public utility and service buildings and structures, but excluding yards with outside storage and electric substations . rail passenger structures and buildings Special Permitted Uses · Residential Uses o at least 650/0 of total gross floor area of ground floor, or at least 500/0 of the total lot area if there are multiple buildings shall be designated for permitted or special permitted uses, excluding residential o residential densities shall not exceed 60 dwelling units per acre - units less than 500 square feet shall count as .75 of unit o if the number of residential units exceeds 10, then at least 100/0 of the residential units shall be affordable for moderate income persons Conditional Uses · private school, college, trade school, technical school or similar school · kennels and veterinary clinics, with all animals housed within structures . wireless communication facilities permitted pursuant to Section 18.72.180 . temporary uses 5/21/2009 Page 3 MATERIALS FROM FEBRUARY 17,2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING . Council Communication . Meeting Minutes CITY OF ASHLAND Council Communication Update on Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan Meeting Date: Department: Secondary Dept.: Approval: February 17,2009 Community Development None Martha Bennett Primary Staff Contact: E-Mail: Secondary Contact: Estimated Time: Maria Harris h.a11"i SIn Ci.i~ as h lan d. or .us Bill Molnar 30 minutes Question: Will the Council direct staff to begin the process of adopting the Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan and to prepare the necessary accompanying Ashland Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan amendments? Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council direct staff to begin the process of adopting the Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan and to work collaboratively with the Planning Commission to prepare the necessary accompanying Ashland Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan amendments. Background: Implementation of the Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan likely would require the creation of a new zoning or overlay district along with a new chapter in the Ashland Land Use Ordinance (ALUO) to govern the new district. A similar approach was used with the North Mountain Neighborhood Plan, in which the North Mountain Neighborhood zoning district was created and Chapter 18.30 was added to the ALUO. Upon direction from the Council, Staffwill work with the Planning Commission to prepare the necessary ALva and Comprehensive Plan amendments. Summary of Croman Mill Site Redevelooment Plan The Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan includes two primary components - a redevelopment plan, and an implementation plan. The redevelopment plan includes a land use framework and a circulation framework. The implementation plan identifies time-sensitive projects that are necessary to create the regulatory framework to implement the plan and key projects that are needed to support the future development. Further detail is provided below. Land Use Framework The land use framework identifies the type and location of office uses, industrial uses, neighborhood-serving land uses, workforce housing, parking and open spaces. · Office and Employment District - Emphasizes companies providing family-wage jobs. A collection of complementary office employers within the district could create a unique and distinctive identity (e.g. technology and innovation park). · Compatible Industrial District - Location for hybrid industries that include office and industrial functions. Emphasis on clean industries that are water and energy efficient, do not emit unacceptable levels of pollutants and emphasize creativity, craft and innovation. · Neighborhood Center - Located on the existing ODOT maintenance facility site near the intersection of Mistletoe Road and Tolman Creek Road, the neighborhood center is situated at Page 1 of 3 e'4. 1 CITY OF ASHLAND the crossroads of the adjacent neighborhoods and the future employment center. The neighborhood center includes small-scale, street oriented commercial uses, a future commuter rail station and multi-family housing. . Parking - Parking is provided for the employment area through a combination of on-site parking, on-street parking and a parking structure centrally located in the office and employment district. A site for a park and ride lot or structure to be used in conjunction with the future commuter rail service is reserved within the neighborhood center. . Open Space - The open space framework includes a central park, a transit plaza and enhancement of the Hamilton Creek corridor. Circulation Framework The circulation framework identifies street, pedestrian, bicycle, transit and rail networks and improvements that are needed to support the development and that are connected to the City's larger transportation system. . Street Network - The street network includes a new signature street providing primary access to the employment center, intersection improvements to Ashland Street and Tolman Creek Road, the realignment of Tolman Creek Road, and an interconnected local street network providing access to and between parcels in the employment center. . Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation - Pedestrian and bicycle transportation is provided through sidewalks on all new streets, a protected bike lane on the new signature street, the extension of the Central Ashland Bike Path adjacent to the railroad tracks, accessways providing connections between the Central Ashland Bike Path and the local street network and a multi-use trail in the Hamilton Creek corridor. . Transit - The transit framework identifies the extension of the RVTD bus service through the employment center on the signature street, two locations for stations for the future commuter rai11ine, and a rail spur location for freight service. Implementation Plan The executive summary describes in detail priority projects crucial to the successful implementation of the Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan. The two types of priority projects, time-sensitive and key, are outlined below. . Time-Sensitive Projects o Adopt the Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan o Create and adopt a Croman Mill District Overlay Zoning Plan o Update the City's Comprehensive Plan and Transportation System Plan o Identify feasibility of creating an Urban Renewal District and Urban Renewal Plan o Develop a parking management strategy and financing plan for structured parking . Key Projects o Create new sustainable development guidelines for redevelopment of the Croman Mill site o Acquire ODOr property and relocate maintenance facility o Redevelop ODOr property as neighborhood center o Annex county parcels with the study area and City's Urban Growth Boundary o Study the potential for future street car transit in downtown Page 2 of3 er4.' CITY OF ASHLAND Proiect Historv Cities in Oregon are required to provide an adequate land supply for economic development and employment growth to address Goal 9 Economic Development of Oregon's Statewide Planning Goals. Specifically, Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660-009 requires cities to periodically conduct an Economic Opportunity Analysis (EOA). The EOA must include identification of economic trends, identification of potential growth industries in the planning area, employment projections, an inventory of vacant and developed lands for industrial and employment uses and identification of the number of sites needed to accommodate expected employment growth. The City of Ashland completed an Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA) in April 2007. The EOA identified a lleed to retain the Croman Mill site for industrial and employment uses to meet projected employment growth, and recommended developing a master plan for the redevelopment of the site. The EOA suggested exploring the concept of developing the Croman Mill site as an "eco-industrial park" to attract industries that provide family wage jobs, are non-polluting, use comparatively little water and are compatible with Ashland's community values. The Croman Mill site is considered an ideal location for employment uses for a variety of reasons including the ability to accommodate large parcels of up to ten acres, the proximity to the interstate and the railroad line, the ability to accommodate the needs of existing Ashland businesses that may wish to relocate within the city and the ability to attract new businesses. In 2007, the Community Development Department applied for a Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) grant to prepare a master plan for the Croman Mill site. The TGM program is a joint program of the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The City of Ashland received the TGM grant and Crandall Arambula, an urban design and architecture firm, was selected to prepare the draft plan. Project work began in December 2007 and the draft Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan was completed in December 2008. The planning process involved three public workshops, two joint Planning Commission and City Council study sessions and numerous stakeholder meetings with property owners, 11earby residents and government agency representatives. Related City Policies: Economic Element of the Ashland Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element of the Ashland Comprehensive Plan Chapter 18.108, Procedures Council Options: Direct staff to begin the process of adopting the Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan and to prepare the necessary accompanying Ashland Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan amendments. Potential Motions: Move to direct staff to begin the process of adopting the Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan and to prepare the necessary accompanying Ashland Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan amendments. Attachments: Draft Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan Page 3 of3 r., ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 17, 2009 PAGE I of9 MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR 1\1EETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL February 17, 2009 Council Chambers 1175 E. Main Street CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stromberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Councilors Voisin, Navickas, Lemhouse, Jackson and Silbiger were present. Councilor Chapman was absent. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCE1\1ENT OF BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES Mayor Stromberg announced that applications are being accepted for the annual appointments to Commissions & Committees and the deadline for submitting applications is March 13, 2009. SHOULD THE COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THESE 1\1EETINGS? The minutes of the Regular Council meeting of February 3, 2009 were approved as presented. SPECIAL PRESENT A nONS & AWARDS None. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Qoes the Council accept the Minutes of Boards, Commissions, and Committees? 2. Does the Council wish to approve a Liquor License Application from Anne Root dba Myron Root & Co. at 17 N. Main Street? 3. Does the Council wish to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Laurence Blake to the Planning Commission with a term to expire April 30, 2009? 4. Does the Council wish to confirm the Mayor's appointment of tbe following individuals for the newly formed Transportation Commission? · Term to expire April 30, 2012: Matt Warshawsky, Eric Heesacker, David Young · Term to expire April 30, 2011: Colin Swales, Julie Sommer, Brent Thompson · Term to expire April 30, 2010: Tom Burnham, John Gaffey 5. Will the COlincil, acting as the Local Contract Review Board, approve the additional public contracts required to complete the Distribution Rack Expansion Project at the Mountain Avenue Substation? 6. Will the Council approve two contracts for flexible surveying services that will exceed a 24-month contract period and may exceed the $50,000 contract threshold? 7. Does the Council wish to approve a Liquor License Application from Lisa Beam dba Sesame Asian Kitchen at 21 Winburn Way? 8. Does Council have any questions about the quarterly financial report as presented? Councilor Voisin requested that Consent Agenda item #6 be pulled for discussion. Councilor Jackson/Lemhouse m/s to approve Consent Agenda items #1-5 and #7-8. Voice Vote: all AYES. Motion passed. Engineering Services Manager Jim Olson explained the Council approves contracts that exceed 24 months or $50,000. The contract before them is for two years with two additional one-year contracts to cover possible extensions. It was unlikely the project would exceed $50,000 and presenting the contract in this format provided time and cost savings to the City. Councilor V oisinlLemhouse m/s to approve Consent Agenda item #6. Voice Vote: all AYES. Motion passed. --- "TJr.7 ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 17, 2009 PAGE 2 of9 PUBLIC HEARINGS None. PUBLIC FORUM Zach Brombacher/640 Tolman Creek RoadN oiced concern with truck congestion near his property when the freeway is closed due to weather and requested the City provides police direction. He added the lights on Siskiyou Boulevard were inadequate, and that the Croman development will increase traffic in the area and suggested having another interchange on Siskiyou Boulevard. Julie Norman/596 Helman Street/Spoke regarding a proposed ordinance on the Water Resource Protection Zone that will be on the City Council Agenda March 3, 2009 and extended an invitation to a meeting February 25, 2009 to build on the information already gathered. Mayor Stromberg added he was hosting a community dialogue the same night, February 25, 2009 in the Gresham Room at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the use of chemicals in watercourses. Arlen Gregorio/474 Williamson Way/Shared the problems with glare neighbors are having due to the lighting at Falcon Heights (479 Russell Street). He stated there is warehouse type lighting on the (14) fourteen exterior lights with (4) four additional lights on balconies that have not been lit yet. The building is above the neighborhood and the lighting disturbs sleep and affects the streetscape. The developer made some adjustments but it is still excessive and intrusive. He asked the Council to set a hearing to look into the possibility that this could be a public nuisance under Section 9.08.190 and to strengthen the ordinance. Janet Tuneberg/327 Starflower Lane/Explained her home is exposed to the orange light from the back of the building and (8) eight lights from the streetscape not including the balcony lights. The second story lights are often on all night and noted additional (6) six streetlights along Russell Street. The lighting is overkill, looks very industrial, and eliminates the night sky. Surya Bulow/470 Williamson Way/Noted her house is flooded with light from the 479 Russell Street development all night long, disrupting her sleep patterns even with the blinds closed. She was concerned with the quantity and type of lights used and that the lights were on continually. The development is the entire south side of her property. With lights lit during the day, she is unable to open her blinds because of the glare. She added the lights from the storage unit and roof create a glare. She would appreciate motion lights and stated the current lighting makes the development look like a factory or prison. Cheryl Briggs/472 Williamson Way/Explained her property is directly behind the development and the glare in her bedroom make it difficult to rest. She would support the Council's consideration that the lighting is a public nuisance and would appreciate any help the Council could provide. . Councilor LemhouseN oisin m/s to place item on agenda for discussion. Voice Vote: all AYES. Motion passed. Monica Trocker/Noted the history for managing cougars is to kill them and hoped that process would be reconsidered. She expressed concern on the number of people present during the incident that should not have been there. She suggested ongoing education on living with wildlife versus having to kill them. Sally Mackler/Explained she is the Wildlife Chair for the Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club and explained that Clay Street is somewhat of a wildlife corridor. Oregon State ordinance allows public killing of bears and cougars for safety reasons, Ms. Mackler did not believe this incident reached that bar. The State rule is not to re-Iocate bears or cougars; the response is always to kill them. Public safety is a matter of concern but there are other ways to deal with these situations and even prevent them from occurring uSing non-lethal control methods prior to going to lethal. She encouraged the City to consider non-lethal methods. The best way to prevent these types of conflicts is to educate people on how to deal with wildlife and how to avoid confrontations. Research over decades show that constantly killing the cougar population disrupts its social ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 17, 2009 PAGE 3 0[9 system and actually creates better conditions for conflict with humans, by removing the adult cougars, the younger juveniles move in and they are the age-class structure likely involved in conflict. Fifteen cougars have been killed in Oregon over the last 15 years is possibly contributing to current conflicts. The public needs to be better educated about big predators and wildlife and learn how to minimize conflict by keeping things that attract wildlife in check. Elise Thiell321 Clay Street/Commented on her personal experience on viewing the cougar and the consequences she and her daughter suffered due to what they witnessed. She suggested the City adopt a coherent policy for Ashland Police on how to proceed with large predators~ She noted Jackson Wyoming's three-strike policy where cougars are tagged and moved out of town, if the cougar returns, the third time it is terminated. She encouraged the City to establish a bear and cougar friendly policy where animals are removed in a humane and respectful manner. Helene De Martine7J321 Clay Street/Stated that the City of Ashland is trying to become a sustainable City where people want to visit and experience all of its beauty, which includes wildlife. She requested that policy be adopted that law enforcement, public figures and citizens could follow. She commented that during the incident, the Ashland Police were calm, sensitive to the situation and trying to protect the citizens that had gatheredw The City should research other States where the policy is tranquilizing and transferring wildlife. Karen Salley/SOl Pinecrest Terrace/Requested that the City of Ashland to create a policy and eventually change Oregon State code on wildlife. She shared information on the wildlife policies from other states. Larry Laitner/801 Pinecrest TerracelExplained that 15 people have been killed due to cougar attacks in the entire United States since record keeping began and that the risk of a cougar attack is low. He asked if it was appropriate for public safety people, the police and wildlife officials to protect every individual from every risk and suggested that individuals should be responsible for their own welfare. Public education efforts to inform people of some of these risks would be beneficial. He felt that Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife's (ODFW) policy is out-dated and it is not reasonable to kill cougars that just appear in Ashland. An acceptable approach would have been to do nothing. He asked the Council to fonn a citizen commission to work with City and State Police, ODFW, the Council and community on establishing a policy that reflects modem values. Councilor NavickasN oisin m/s to place item on agenda under Other Business From Council. Roll Call Vote: Councilor Navickas, Voisin, Lemhouse, Jackson, Silbiger, YES. Motion passed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Does the City Council agree with tbe recommendations of Mayor Stromberg, C.ouncilor Jackson, and Councilor Voisin regarding 2009 City Council Goal Setting? Councilor Voisin stated that the City should not pay for a facilitator and that an effort to find someone in-house or free from the Rogue Valley Council of Government (RYCOG) would be the better solution. City Administrator Martha Bennett noted the meeting was scheduled for March 14, 2009. Councilor Jackson emphasized that goals be short term, address the current economic situation in the community and that staff make additional information available at the meeting or prior to the meeting about the Strategic Sustainability Plan. Council requested staff provide them goals that they thought had the most impact and were achievable for the community in a 12-18 month period. Ms. Bennett responded staff would bring a draft agenda and homework assignments to the next Council meeting. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 1. 'Win theCoun~ildir~t staff to begin the process of adopti ngt~~(;rt)J.11alll\lillSite:ReiI~v~l()pment Plan .and .to.prepare the necessaryacco~panyillg A.s~land,L.llndIJse.Ordillanc~aJ1dCoDlPrehens'ive Plan . Amendments? ...........,.. .................... . ...... ............d.. ...<.i'i...... .'. ...............\.i ..' ............................... ................ ................... ..........: ...... ........................ ' Councilor Silbiger declared a conflict of financial interest and asked that the CouncH recuse him from the discussion. Tn' I ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 17,2009 PAGE 4 of9 Councilor VoisinlNavickas m/s to allow Councilor Silbiger be recused from this discussion. Voice Vote: all AYES. Motion passed. Councilor Silbiger left the room at 7 :58 p.m. Community Development Director Bill Molnar and Planning Manager Maria Harris provided a presentation that included: Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 9 Economic Development Economic Opportunity Analysis 2007 Draft Plan Development Timeline 2007/2008 Ashland's Employment Centers - Maps and Aerials of Ashland's Commercial, Employment and Industrial Zones C-l, C-I-D, E-l, M-l and acreage Draft Plan Contents - Goals and Objectives . Balanced circulation .system for bikes, autos, pedestrians, trucks and transit . Create an identity for the area . Preserve rail access for commuters and freight . Provide .for a large number of family wage jobs . Allow for light industrial and manufacturing . Allow for a mix of uses . Evaluate funding opportunities for specific infrastructure improvements . Mandate sustainable and green development codes - may require additional funding outside of property owners . Develop standards for "dark skies" Context - Plan Concept - Maps/Photos . Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan . Office and Employment District with a target of 60 employees per acre . Compatible Industrial District - clean/sustainable industrial uses with a target of25 employees per acre . Neighborhood Center - housing and small scale pedestrian oriented commercial center to serve neighborhood, employees and people using the transit line . Open Space containing Central Park, Transit Plaza and enhancing the creeks that run alongside the property - mandating and funding for these areas will be determined by the Council . Signature Street & Central Park . Street Framework . Pedestrian and Bicycle Framework . Transit Framework . Parking . Green Streets and Parking Lots with 500/0 pervious paving for parking lots and require enough trees for 50% shade cover Implementation -Priority Projects . Adopt Croman Mill Redevelopment Plan . Create and Adopt Zoning Overlay . Update Comprehensive Plan and Transportation System Plan . Identify Feasibility of Urban Renewal District and Plan . Develop a Parking Management and Funding Strategy for Structured Parking Next Steps . Council Initiates Process of Adopting Draft Plan ,-",....--,.._._..."_._--~---. --------. ~----Ilr T - ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 17, 2009 PAGE 5 of9 · Staff Develops New Zoning District and Chapter for Ashland Land Use Ordinance with Necessary Comprehensive Plan Amendments · Planning Commission/City Council Study Session and Public Hearing Process Draft Croman Mill Site Redevelopment Plan www.ashJand.oLus/croman Jerry Powell/2565 Eagle Creek Lane/Requested further information on funding for this development and questioned a proposal for an II-story building. He thought the height would obstruct the natural beauty and requested a height limit for the buildings. Mayor Stromberg clarified the actual height limits would be worked out in the process of implementing the plan and would not be implied at this point C~uncilprJatksonILemh()use mlstodirect staff. to .ini.tiatetbe.planning for creatin~a.. Croman . Area Master ,Plan.. IlISCUSSI()1\i: .....Counc:ilorJackson,....Lemhousearld.Voisi~thoughtitwasa.great opportunity andpublic..comIllentwould....betaken.....seri{)usly....Councilor .N~yi?kassupport~d.thec()ncept..but..~fldconcerns regarding..neight......issues,.the ....~ Ian'.... was .n~t ....as...eco......oriented...as......proP()sed~....................()ther....issu~sw~re....P8Ikingand..the potential. for hotels in' residential areas......?v1ayor..Sttoll1berg agr~dwith..Councilssupp{)rtandobservationsand added. one major failing for the plan was the. need for workf9fce. housing in the propo~ed:area.Councilor Navickas.~""iththe..Mayor ..noting .the. high-end ..condominiuJ11Sblliltinth(lE-l>.zonedotninated workforce housing. .i )ii .....>/Jii .....ii ....J......>iiii RollCall V ote:Councilor JackSon, ,Navickas, Lemhouse and V oisin,YES. .Motionpassetl. 2. Does the Council wish to consider changes in the allocation of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue different from those doUars and percentages identified in Resolution 2008-35 because of the projected decrease in revenue to be generated and changes in economic conditions? Administrative SeIVices Director Lee Tuneberg presented the staff report that recommended the Council consider revising the allocations of TOT revenue, given the impact on the City's grant program from declining revenue. Staff is predicting $100,000 less in revenue generated than currently budgeted. He explained that earlier in the year Council had identified how to allocate monies for this year predicting $1,775,000 as part of the budget process. With $1,720,000 for 2009-2010 revenue generated from the 9% tax, the calculation would be $1,262,079 for non-tourism as opposed to the $1.3 million and $457 ~921 for tourism. The formula and how the resolution is written shows more allocated towards tourism than non-tourism activities, the targets suggested in the resolution leaves $112,079 for small grants and the Chamber for economic development or cultural activities and more money on the tourism side. The resolution requires a shift in the money to meet State requirements. The question is how to budget for next year and what programs to fund in order to meet the State requirement of spending money on tourism. Mr. Tuneberg clarified the City is required to use $457,921 for tourism. The percentages used for the allocations identified by the Council last year could be changed by repealing the resolution. The resolution allows the Council to make decisions on how to allocate in both categories. There is $112,000 in non-tourism and $45,7"90 in tourism that through the resolution,. the Council decides how to use that money. City Administrator Martha Bennett commented staff could bring back a recommendation for consideration if the Council wanted to change the allocations. Councilor Navickas suggested putting the entire $112,000 into SmalJ Grants in the non-tourism related category and shifting tourism monies so the Visitor and Convention Bureau (Yea) receives $275,000, Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) receives $110,000, the Small Tourism Grants receive $45,000, Public Art $13,000 and retain the remaining $14,000 as a buffer for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. The intent is to look at the original resolution, shift more money into small grants, have the Chamber of Commerce handle tours and promotions, and do more of the economic development on the side of the City. .m . -....Tn-. '-Y ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING February /7, 2009 PAGE 60f9 Chuck Young/1313 Clay Street/Stated that he was the Vice President of the Ashland Bed and Breakfast Network and owner of Country Willows Bed and Breakfast. He noted the economic downturn and stated that the City should increase, not decrease, marketing. The Bed and Breakfast community had concerns that some of the TOT money earmarked for tourism would shift towards to non-tourism and wanted to go on the record as 'being against shifting funds from that general category. Tom Olbrich/356 Alta Street/Stated he was the Executive Director of the Southern Oregon Film Festival and voiced his concern with the shift in percentages. As a non-profit organization, they rely heavily on City grant monies that come from non-tourism funding. Mr. Olbrich was glad to see the recommendation to have small grants going to non-tourism grants, but voiced his surprise on the large shift away from something that had been discussed for months. Councilor Navickas responded the Council was looking at moving all of the non-tourism related money into small grantees pulling it out of tourism promotion. In the past, many of the grants focused on promoting tourism but in the end, it did not happen. The Council would rather have the VCB focus on tourism promotion and give all the economic development money to the small grantees instead. Pam Hammond/632 Walnut Street/Stated that she owned Paddington Station and shared some of the tasks associated with the business. The most challenging is marketing and the Chamber of Commerce provides marketing through the tourism program. It would be impo~sible for Paddington Station to provide these services themselves and there is a need to continue to fund the Chamber of Commerce's V CB. As the current President of the Chamber of Commerce, she hoped the Council had reviewed the Chamber's Annual Report and that it was apparent the Chamber has proved it is the best organization to carry out marketing and tourism for the benefit of the City. Don Anway/212 E Main Street/Stated that he was the General Manager of the Ashland Springs Hotel and current Chair of the VCB for Ashland. He appreciated the proposal that Councilor Navickas made and stated that it is important to organize the money for marketing campaigns that are successful and provided examples. It is crucial to keep the money in one fund and offer to help in small tourism grants and important to keep the amenities of the community alive. Josh Hamik/555 Siskiyou Blvd/Stated he is manager and family owner of the Stratford Inn. He explained that they had worked hard to meet the current percentage and reinvest in tourism. Taking money away from Chamber or VCB and allowing the Council to allocate it was not a good decision for the community. He supported the VCB and the Chamber of Commerce keeping and allocating the funds. Mark DiRienzo/931 Beswick Way/Stated he was the Executive Director at Science Works Museum. Science Works brings in a completely different demographic to the community in tourism, employment and education and it is important to have funds available to pull people in from outside of 50 miles. It is equally important to have a broad marketing path and funds available for the Science Warks education programs that extend to nine counties. Science Warks cannot deliver these services without grant monies. The museum is creating an economic development benefit by hiring teachers, bringing in summer camp educators as well as people exiting 1-5 and staying to visit the museum. As much money that can be spread to organizations who are bringing in people from beyond 50 miles is critical and is the original intent of this money. Sandra Slattery/1405 Pinecrest Street/Stated she was the Executive Director of the Ashland Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber's job is to help businesses succeed and the community move through the current economic situation the best way possible. The Chamber is a partner in promoting the economy, creating materials to showcase the City, to those interested in expanding or relocating their companies, growing their families, visiting the community and accessing the City's organizations and services. The Council's support to the Chamber helps their effort through economic development and the VCB to promote the entire community and that now is not a time to cut back. The Chamber needs programs and promotions to help the City get ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 17,2009 PAGE 70f9 through these difficult economic times and supports the industry that brings in $3.5 million through TOT and the Food Beverage Tax. It is imperative to work together in these unprecedented times. Ms. Slattery provided a letter from Dr. Mary Cullinan, the President of South em Oregon University (SOU) that encouraged support for grant monies to SOU and the Chamber of Commerce. SOU depends on the Chamber's publications and website to attract visitors, employees and students to the region along with the special partnership the Chamber has with SOD's School of Business and conferences. Dr. Cullinan encouraged the Council's strong support for economic development and the V.CB. Katherine Flanagan/It 0 E MainJStated she was the Director of the V CB and marketing for the Chamber of Commerce. For 27 years, Ashland has relied on the veB to promote the community to visitors traveling more than 50 miles to Ashland. The VCB mission is to promote visitors year round with the prime focus on fall, winter and spring. The VeB committee is comprised of representatives from each of the industries that relate to tourism that rely on the VCB to gain the most effective market exposure for the Ashland experience. The VeB offers cooperative advertising opportunities that do more than individual businesses. According to Travel Oregon, every $1 spent on marketing tourism equals $159 in visitor spending and translates to $6 in State and local tax revenue. Providing the VCB with funding for promoting tourism brings money into Ashland and supports the local tax base. Ms. Flanagan appreciated the Council's support through the funding that enables the veB to promote Ashland. Ms. Bennett explained it was the beginning of the grant process and staff needed direction on allocation. Council commented on Counci lor Navickas' grant allocation proposal that consisted of putting the non-tourism amount into small grants and for tourism, allocating $275,000 to the VCB, $110,000 to the OSF, $45,000 to Small Tourism Grants, $13,000 to Public Art and the remaining $14,000 as a buffer. Clarification that small grantees were not doing tourism promotion and allocating promotion dollars to the VCB would make the process cleaner. Council commented that the Chamber, OSF; Small Tourism Grants would all be affected and that by allocating $275,000 to the Chamber and giving the Chamber Economic Development funds to the City makes sense. It was noted that the Council was doing what the people suggested by giving the money to the group that knows best how to spend it and that the City was constrained by the tourism split requirement on the funds. Concern was raised that the economic development portion of the resolution, which allocated $150,000, would suffer. That it was going backwards to repurpose the economic development to strategic planning and that the Council should be wary of economic development being a slice of the strategic plan. It was suggested that a portion of the economic development money should go to the Chamber. Ms. Bennett shared that staff had delayed filling the staff position associated with economic development due to the decline in TOT.. Reducing the funding jeopardizes the Strategic and Economic Development Plans because it eliminates the staff position for those proj ects. If the Council decided to reduce the amount and shift funds in grant form for economic development, it should not exceed $10,000-$15,000. Council continued their discussion with the following comments: · Concern regarding repurposing Economic Development to Strategic Planning . Strategic Planning has been a council goal for several years . State law mandates 1 % in 70% of City's bed tax for tourism which has created this division . Lack of flexibility to place money targeted for tourism into economic development . Need to keep in mind the "big picture" in regards to Economic Development · Need for staff person to focus on strategic planning with large economic development component Councilor Silbiger noted that this year was for developing the plan, and next year would be for implementing the plan. Currently the City is a year away from the plan and he could not speak to the activities associated with it because the plan was not developed. Giving money to the Chamber for economic development would ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 17,2009 PAGE 8 of9 maintain what is in place until a plan is developed. Councilor Navickas added this is not the Chamber's complete budget, they have other revenue sources they could put into economic development. Suggestion was made that a cap at $112,000 for small grants, with additional revenue going to the Chamber Economic Development was made. Ms. Bennett explained that all would need to be distributed through the budget process. Mayor Stromberg commented that the intention is to have an Economic Development Plan in place and at that point, no longer deal with trade offs because it would transfer to the City. Councilor Silbiger clarified the intention was to have a certain amount of revenue for this coming fiscal year so there would not be these issues. Councilor Jackson added one of the other purposes of creating small tourism grants as a separate category was to facilitate the distinction that exists within the small grants; some are clearly used as tourism. She was most comfortable with Councilor Navickas' suggestion. Councilor Lemhouse shared the view voiced by Councilor Silbiger and asked if the City could afford to wait one year on economic development. He was uncomfortable taking money from the Chamber and not fining the gap it would create for a year. Counci lor Navickas thought the focus should be on what the Chamber of Commerce wanted to support which was tourism promotion. The Council was offering the Chamber the opportunity to increase tourism promotion, and wanted to see the Chamber promote tourism in other cities, not necessarily local events. Councilor NavickasNoisin m/s to approve TOT allocation that sets small grants at $112,000 and change in non-tourism category, in tourism category the VCB grant would be $275,000, the OSF grant would be $110,000, small tourism grants would be $45,000, Public Art would be $13,000 and change and the amount allocated to City projects would be $14,000 and change and additionaUy, to direct staff to come back with a revised resolution. DISCUSSION: Councilor Silbiger clarified that that there is no dollar amount that would make sense without eating into the Economic Development Program. Ms. Bennett clarified that if the projected revenue were less, it would come out of the General Fund, Economic Development, Public Art and the $14,000 buffer. Mr. Tuneberg added that if it came out higher it would require a budget transfer for the current year, moving monies from contingency to spend on tourism, recognizing additional monies that have come in. Councilor Navickas commented his intent would be to cut into the $14,000 buffer first. Roll Call Vote: Councilor Jackson, Lemhouse, N avickas, Voisin, YES; Councilor Silbiger NO. Motion passed 4-1. O~INANCES.. RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS 1. Should Council approve Second Reading of an Ordinance titled, "An Ordinance Amending the Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 2.36.030 Initiatives and Referendums - Deposit Required?" City Attorney Richard Appicello read the title in full. Councilor Jackson/Lemhouse m/s to approve Ordinance #2979. Roll Call Vote: Councilor Jackson, Voisin, Lemhouse, Navickas and Silbiger, YES. Motion passed. 2. Should the Council approve a Resolution titled, "A Resolution Establishing Deposit Required on any Initiative or Referendum Petition for Final Filing?" City Attorney Richard Appicello read the title in full. Councilor V oisin/Jackson m/s to approve Resolution #2009-05. Voice Vote: all AYES. Motion passed. 3. Should Council approve Second Reading of an Ordinance titled, "An Ordinance Relating to Ambulance Response Times and Amending AMC 6.40.060?" City Attorney Richard Appicello read the title in full. ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 17, 2009 PAGE 9 of9 Councilor Lemhouse/Voisin m/s to approve Ordinance #2978. Roll Call Vote: Councilor Lemhouse, , Silbiger, Jackson, Navickas and Voisin, YES. Motion passed. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS-(continued) 3. Discussion regarding lighting on Russell Lane as noted during Public Forum. Mayor Stromberg noted a provision in Chapter 18. 72. 140-stating lights in one zone cannot shine directly into another zone. Community Development Director Bill Molnar added the code also states lighting shall not directly illuminate a residential area and currently the Planning Department is evaluating the situation on Russell Lane. City Administrator Martha Bennett explained the criteria in the code is opened ended and subject to interpretation and applying it to this situation could result in a counter suit fonn the property owner saying the City has abused their authority. City Attorney Richard Appicello explained the Land Use Enforcement Provision 18.112 contains language regarding the enforcement of the Land Use Code. Mr. Molnar added the project has not received the final Certificate of Occupancy and the Planning Department was in the process of coming to a determination. Mr. Appicello further explained there could a planning enforcement action depending on the solution. If Council wanted to change the code, they should do it through legislative action in a possible dark sky ordinance establishing limitations on lighting that applies everywhere. Ms. Bennett suggested staff bring a draft ordinance to the Council if the decision was to pursue a legislative amendment. Council consensus was to allow staff to continue with the conditions of approval on the Planning Approval process, address the mitigation of light, and glare issues. It was noted that the "dark sky" ordinance has been on the Council's list of goals for years. Mr. Molnar stated he has been working with Russ Dale and the general contractor, who is working with the neighbors, to evaluate the specific issues. 'There are five or six more lots to develop and with the Planning Department focusing on lighting for the remainder of the project, it would be prudent for the developers to remedy the situation now. Mr. Molnar will keep the neighbors apprised of the progress and currently was trying to arrange a meeting for the neighbors and developer to discuss the issues. 4. Will the Council adopt staff's recommended pavement management strategy? Councilor VoisinlNavickas m/s to approve staff recommended pavement management strategy. Roll Call Vote: Councilor Navickas, Voisin, Le.mhouse, Jackson, Silbiger, YES. Motion passed. 5. Discussion regarding Wildlife Management P~licy for the City due to recent by Ashland Police shooting of cougar on Clay Street. Councilor Lemhouse requested staff provide information regarding the cougar shooting. City Administrator Martha Bennett explained staff had spoken to ODFW and would forward information when received. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERSfREPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 10:29 p.m. ~~ . IV ohn Stromberg, Mayor