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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-1128 ADJOURNED MINII. III. MINUTES FOR THE ADJOURNED MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL November 28, 1995 CALLED TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Councilor Don Laws in the Civic Center Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Councilors Hauck, Hagen, Wheeldon, Thompson were present. Mayor Golden and Councilor Reid were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Testimony limited to 5 minutes per speaker. Heating must conclude by 9:30 p.m. or be continued.) 1. (Continuation) Request for Conditional Use Permit for a professional office (counseling) at 144 North Second Street. The office will provide a variety of services for disadvantaged families and individuals in the Ashland area. [Applicant: Interfaith Care Community of Ashland (ICCA)] Public Hearing continued at 7:14 p.m. Attorney John Hassen, representing the "B Street Historical Neighborhood Association", entered a memorandum in suppert of the Planning Commission's denial of application for CUP with video tapes from the RVTV broadcast, "People Making a Difference", dated 10/30/95, and audio tapes of the Planning Commission meeting dated October 10, 1995. Hassen reviewed his memorandum with Council. Those speaking in opposition: Jackie Sims, 269 B Street; Megan Mitchell, 180 N. Pioneer Street; John Stough, 276 B Street; Jim Lewis, 640 A Street; Rich Whitall and Debbie Whitall, 350 B Street; Fredricka Weishahn, 338 B Street; Sandra Proebstel, P.O. Box 1236, landlord of RR District property; Jim Sims, 269 B Street; Linda Ferguson, 228 B Street; Kay Abbett-Spierings, 164 B Street; J. Tidwell, 1263 Quincy Street; David Allen, 120 Second Street. Councilor Wheeldon asked staff for clarification on some points made. McLaughlin stated the parking requirements for R-2 were based upon square footage (1 per 450 square feet). CUP's have constantly changed throughout the RR District. CUP's can be reviewed when complaints are received. McLaughlin stated that a specific review process could be instituted in this CUP. Councilor Thompson asked for clarification on the permitted use for the R-2 zoning. McLaughlin stated that the applicant's did not choose to have a residential component in their request. McLaughlin responded to the clerical adjustment made in the findings of the Planning Commission minutes of October 10, 1995. This renumbering accounts for the discrepancy in the Arnold appeal letter referring to a different number than was in the PA 95-101 report. (r:Minutes\ll-28-95.min) - pg. I IV. Attorney Hassen rebutted that the appeal did not specify the criteria being appealed. ICCA Attomey Phil Arnold presented appellant's rebuttal to Council stating that the clients receiving the services or the services being provided by ICCA fall within the residential use of the area. Public Hearing closed at 8:30 p.m. Councilor Thompson moved approval of PA 95-101 with the aforestated 3 conditions and include an additional 4th condition that 50% of the area's square footage be a month-to-month residential unit with access from Second Street. Motion was withdrawn due to lack of a second to the motion. Councilors Thompson/Laws m/s to deny PA 95-101. Roll call vote: Laws, Thompson YES; Hagen, Wheeldon NO. Motion did not pass. Councilors Wheeldon/Hagen m/s to approve PA 95-101 with the aforestated 3 conditions and create a review process to review use within one year. The review committee should be made up of neighbors, staff, and council. Councilor Thompson thought the action would be irrevocable within the one year period. Roll eaH vote: Laws, Thompson NO; Hagen, Wheeldon YES. City Attorney Nolte advised that the Council can only vote based on findings. Council can ask for vote from Mayor or other Council member who has been fully apprised of the issue. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Memorandum from Parks Commission requesting use of main room in Pioneer Hall by Ashland Teen Center. City Administrator Almquist reviewed memorandum with Council. Jonni Lieberman, representing the Teen Center through Youthworks, added that their access could be adjusted for special uses by other groups during the year if sufficient notice was given to allow the Teen Center to adjust their schedule. Councilors Hauck/Laws m/s approval of use with conditions that community would be able to use the room with sufficient advance notice to the Teen Center and that approximately $500 would be reimbursed to the City through the Youth Activities Levy based on the average amount of revenue that rental of this room would generate. Voice vote: aH YES. Motion passed. Request by developers of Ashland Retirement Residence for amendment to SDC standards for Parks, Water and Sewer services. City Administrator Almquist reviewed the request. (r:Minutes\l l-28-95.min) - pg. 2 VI. VII. Councilors Thompson/Wheeldon m/s to approve an amendment to the SDC Ordinance to set the standard to 1.2 for Parks, Water and Sewer services for congregate living. Voice vote aH YES. Motion passed. Request from Carolyn Eidman, through her attorney Kurt Knudsen, to obtain access across city-owned property (two reserve strips) to allow for the partitioning of her property at 556 Fordyce. Postponed to 12/5/95 meeting. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1. Second reading by title only of "An Ordinance amending the Ashland Municipal Code, Chapter 18.72 of the Land Use Ordinance, requiring the provision of recycling facilities for all commercial and multi-family projects." Councilors Hauck/Hagen m/s approval of Ordinance ,~77,4. Roll call vote: Hauck, Hagen, Wheeldon, Thompson, Laws YES. Motion passed. 2. Second reading by title only of "An Ordinance prescribing the regulations goveming water service by the City of Ashland; repealing Ordinance no. 1676, and providing the penalty for violations." Councilors Hauck/Wheeldon m/s approval of Ordinance A 77~RoH call vote: Hauck, Hagen, Wheeldon, Thompson, Laws Yes. Motion passed. OTHER BUSINF~S FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilor Thompson advised Council that he met with Council members from Medford, Phoenix and Talent during the League of Oregon Cities Conference to discuss the regional planning concept. The Councilors expressed interest and support to further discussions. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjoumed at 9:40 p.m. Submitted, Rhonda E. Moore Executive Secretary Catherine M. Golden, Mayor (r:Minutes\l 1-28-95.min) - pg. 3