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Home My WebLink About1991-0219 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Catherine Golden led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Reid, Williams, Acklin, Winthrop, and Arnold were present. Laws was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Golden asked that the third sentence, second paragraph, on page two be changed to read as follows: "She noted the huge volume of information in the packet and was sure most issues had been addressed already." She also amended the first line of the third paragraph on page three to read "...the previous motion was to approve plan without conditions on grade." Winthrop said the third line from the bottom of page two should be amended to read as follows: "...approach exceeds the maximum allowed by ...". Acklin moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 5, 1991 as amended; Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. CONSENT AGENDA: Winthrop asked that item 3) Endorsement of application for special assessment of historic property at 1023 E. Main St. (Robert J. Ellis, Applicant) be pulled for discussion. Acklin moved to approve items 1) Minutes of Boards, Commissions, and Committees; 2) Departmental Reports - January 1991; and 4) Memo from Public Works Director regarding snow report for 1991. Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. On a question from Winthrop, Almquist said these applications come directly to the Council but have already been nominated for placement on the Historic Register. Winthrop moved to endorse the application, Acklin seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Land-use Ordinance Amendments Re: Affordable Housing. Planning Dir. Fregonese gave the staff report and reviewed the proposed amendments which were included in the agenda packet. Concerning accessory residential units, Acklin is uncomfortable with the condition that the primary residence be owner-occupied. Winthrop said this provision should be retained for a time. Golden noted that some residents may wish to live in the accessory unit and rent out the primary residence. Reid would like to see less density on hillsides. The public hearing was opened and Marilyn Briggs, 590 Glenwood, said no more than 40% of allowable bonus points should be given, and hillsides should be excluded because of environmental impacts. Ev Elerath, 840 Pinecrest Terrace, spoke against affordable housing in general and thinks the criteria will create sub-standard properties which could become a burden on taxpayers. Ramona DuVall, 865 Palmer Rd., spoke in favor of accessory units in residential zones. Jay Coster, 910 Oak, is also in favor of accessory units. Tim Cusick, real estate broker, thinks the density in R-1 zones should be left as is. There being no further comment from the audience, the public hearing was closed. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - February 19, 1991 - P. i Public Hearing - Affordable Housing Provisions Williams, is also concerned about R-1 zone density rollbacks, and agreed that a cap should be put on density bonus points. Reid said incentives should not be given which will increase density in R-l-10 zones. Acklin said the criteria for owner-occupied primary resident is not enforceable, and Winthrop suggested changing the word "primary" to "one". It was agreed to roll back density in R-1-7.5 zones and higher by 10% and cap bonus points at 40%. Reid noted that the conditional use permit process allows input from adjacent property owners and it was agreed that the owner-occupied criteria is not necessary. Williams moved to direct staff to bring back implementing ordinances, Reid seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. Affordable Housing Resolution - A revised resolution was read setting affordable housing income levels and rental and purchased cost levels. Planning Dir. Fregonese said the revisions address net assets while excluding down payments and closing costs. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 673 Siskiyou Blvd. - Variance. Winthrop feels the conditions imposed in a prior Council decision were excessive and suggested deleting the condition requiring the addition of three parking places with paving. He also recommended modifying the condition requiring the alley be paved to a requirement that David Shaw, Applicant, sign in favor of future improvements to the alley. Winthrop then moved to clarify the prior vote of the Council on Planning Action 90-186 to include the following conditions: 1) sign in favor of future improvements to alley; 2) all building modifications and wiring be approved; 3) all proposals of applicant be met unless modified by the City; and 4) remove kitchen/cooking facilities in unit denied site review approval. Williams seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Adopt Findings P.A. 90-218 (Ed Houghton, Appllcant). On a question from Acklin, Fregonese confirmed that the Findings strongly state our engineer's approval of the design plan. Acklin moved to adopt the Findings; Winthrop seconded and the motion passed on roll call vote with Arnold voting NO. Williams did not attend the public hearing and abstained from voting. Adopt Findings P.A. 90-182 (Fred Cox Construction, Applicant). Acklin moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded, and the motion passed on roll call vote. Williams did not attend the public hearing and abstained from voting. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Ashland Cable Access Channel Report. Pete Belcastro, Director of A.C.A.C., said the Channel first aired on February 20, 1990, and he reported on the activities during the first year of operation. The Channel has been a great success, and Belcastro thanked for City Administrator Almquist for his efforts and support. The Council expressed appreciation to Belcastro for the great job he's doing. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - February 19, 1991 - P. 2 Siskiyou Blvd. Bikepath. Steve Zenos, 355 Grant St., read a letter which was included in the agenda packet concerning hazards on the Siskiyou Blvd. bikepath. He suggested taking the bicycles off the path. Carolyn Morris, 129 Orchard, recommended a line in the center to separate bikes and pedestrians. Jill Iles feels the Bicycle Commission should go to the schools with an education program. Williams said the sounding device requirement would be better enforced with an officer on a bike. No action taken. Earth Day Banner Fee. Jill Iles, P.O. Box 442, Ashland, requested that Council waive the $125 fee for hanging a banner for "Earth Day". City Admin. Almquist said the Council waived the fee last year and if they choose to do so again, a policy should be established. Winthrop said the banner policy should be adhered to and the fee waived only if the City is a sponsor of the activity the banner is promoting. Reid will ask the Recycling Task Force to incorporate their activities with Earth Day activities. No further action taken. Medford Growers' Request. A request was received to use on-street parking on Water Street from N. Main to the Water St. parking lot. Planning Dir. Fregonese said adjacent businesses agreed with the proposal. Almquist said he and Public Works Dir. Steven Hall have concerns about pedestrian safety and the current lack of downtown parking. Acklin suggested allowing use of the on-street parking from the parking lot to the Beaver Slide. Arnold moved to approve the request for one year, Winthrop seconded and the motion carried with Acklin voting NO. Ron Salter Retirement. City Attorney Ron Salter was presented with a plaque in appreciation of 20 years service to the City of Ashland. A reception in his honor was held in the foyer. PUBLIC FORUM: No response. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: Earnest Money Receipt - Second E. Main St. Almquist explained that the City needs a public parking lot at the East end of the downtown area, and because the City Attorney's wife is one of the four owners of the site, Gary Turner was hired to act for the City. Turner then explained the terms of the agreement, and said the agreed price is $100,000. Winthrop moved to authorize the Mayor and City Recorder to sign same, Acklin seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. Amend Public Hearing Rules. Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending the rules of the City Council with respect to public hearings. Arnold moved to adopt same, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2611) Manufactured Housing. Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending the Land-use Title of the A.M.C. relative to manufactured housing. Winthrop moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2612) Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - February 19, 1991 - P. 3 Travellets' Accommodations. Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending the Land-use Title of the A.M.C. with respect to Travellers' Accommodations. Arnold moved to adopt same, Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2613) Bicycle Parking/Street Standards. Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending the Land-use Title of the A.M.C. concerning bicycle parking and street standards. Williams moved to adopt same, Reid seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2614) Crowson Road Annexation: 1) First reading by title only of an ordinance annexing a contiguous area to the City and providing for an effective date. Acklin moved to second reading, Willjams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. 2) First reading by title only of an ordinance withdrawing recently annexed property from Jackson Co. Fire Dist. #5. Williams moved to second reading, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. 3) First reading by title only of an ordinance re- zoning annexed property from RR-5 to R-i-10-P. Acklin moved to second reading, Reid seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Transportation Utility Fees. First reading by title only of an ordinance amending Chapter 4.26 of the A.M.C. concerning Trans- portation Utility Fees. Arnold moved to second reading, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Secure Storage Annexation: 1) First reading of an ordinance annexing a contiguous area to the City and providing for an effective date. Williams moved to second reading, Winthrop seconded and the motion carried on roll call vote with Arnold dissenting. 2) First reading of an ordinance withdrawing recently annexed property from Jackson Co. Fire Dist. #5. Williams moved to second reading, Acklin seconded and the motion passed on roll call vote with Arnold and Reid dissenting. 3) First reading of an ordinance re-zoning annexed property from RR-5 to E-1. Williams moved to second reading, Winthrop seconded and the motion carried on roll call vote with Arnold and Reid dissenting. Interim City Attorney. Acklin moved to approve a Contractual Services Agreement with E.R. Bashaw for City Attorney services. Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Nan E. ~rankl in City Recorder Golden Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - February 19, 1991 - P. 4