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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-1015 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Catherine Golden called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting on October 1, 1991 were accepted as presented. CONSENT AGENDA: City Administrator Almquist asked that item 2c be amended by adding the following public hearings to the December 3rd agenda: P.A. 91-085, Modifications to Annexation Criteria, and P.A. 91-143, Street and Driveway Grades. Acklin moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1. Monthly Dept. Reports - September 1991; 2. Set public hearings for amendments to land-use ordinance as follows: a) P.A. 91-100 Wildfire Lands Or., and P.A. 91-101 Conditional Use Permit Ord. (Nov. 5, 1991); b) P.A. 91-102 Parking Ord., and P.A. 91-127 Sign Ord. Amendments (Nov. 19, 1991); and c) P.A. 91-087 Manufactured Housing Dev. Ord. (Dec. 3, 1991). Arnold seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. P.A. 91-099 Appeal (Lloyd Haines). Winthrop questioned the relevance of a letter from Rose Pessak and City Attorney Nolte said it is not relevant and needn't be considered. Arnold said Appellant Carola Lacy, a friend and former client, contacted him. He did not discuss the appeal with her or read materials she offered, but advised her on procedure. Reid expressed concern about time-share units and said residential units need owners who are available to answer neighborhood concerns which might arise. Planning Dir. Fregonese said it is a form of ownership and time-shares are not addressed in the Code. On a question from Reid regarding traffic impact from retail use, Fregonese explained that the traffic study uses a worst case scenario and most of the time the impact will be less. Winthrop noted that in Murphey v. Ashland "minimal impact" meant insignificant impact. On a question from Reid, Fregonese said street signing is not required but the applicant will pay for Central Avenue to be improved to one-half width, or full improvements will be made if an L.I.D. is formed, and the Water St. bridge will be widened to 18' travel surface as requested by the Fire Department. Arnold noted that an LID for Central Ave. could be formed with the applicant bearing the full cost. Acklin said the CUP process provides that conditions may be placed on a project which address concerns and mitigate impacts. She stated that the traffic study concludes that neighboring streets will be impacted little if at all, and that improvements to abutting streets are required. She added that the Public Works Director testified that there is adequate water and sewer and she accepts that expert testimony. Acklin felt the impact issues are adequately addressed in the record. On a question from Arnold, Fregonese said it is the Council's decision whether to open Central Avenue or not, and Nolte said neighborhood input can be obtained when Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - October 15, 1991 - P. i P.A. 91-099 (Continued) that decision is made. Winthrop moved to deny P.A. 91-099 and uphold the appeal and Reid seconded the motion which failed on roll call vote as follows: Laws, Williams, Acklin, and Arnold, NO; Reid and Winthrop, YES. Laws said visitors to this project would park and walk downtown, not into nearby residential areas, and the project would therefore reduce impacts on traffic and parking. Laws said the nearest residential structure is several hundred yards away and noise impact would be insignificant. He also stated that traffic impact should be defined as more than minimal only if it raises the service level at least one step, and the traffic study concludes it would not go beyond the current level D. Laws then moved to deny the appeal and approve the application and Williams seconded the motion. Laws amended his motion to include directing staff to prepare findings for Council approval to include Planning Commission conditions, Water Street widened to 20', traffic impact not raised more than current level of service, and Central St. improved by applicant when Council chooses to open it. Williams amended second to motion, which passed on roll call vote as follows: Laws, Williams, Acklin, and Arnold; YES; Reid and Winthrop, NO. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: 1. Reimbursement Policy. After a short discussion, it was agreed that comments will be submitted to the City Administrator and discussed at the next meeting. 2. Standards for Commercial Developments. Jim Ragland, speaking on behalf of Friends of Ashland, requested that Council consider amendments to site review criteria which would minimize adverse impacts of large-scale commercial developments on surrounding properties. He asked that staff be requested to prepare a timetable for this process and submit it at the next Council meeting. Fregonese said all non-residential development will be considered, and he envisions a six-month process. No further action taken. 3. Brevik Property Purchase. City Admin. Almquist reported that the details of the purchase of 120 acres of land from Robert Brevik have been worked out. Ten acres will be purchased by Larry Medinger and Vince Oredson at 1/2 the cost of the total purchase price. The property is south of the Superior Lumber Co. land and provides that the Ashland backdrop from Lithia Park to Mountain Ranch Subdivision will now be in public ownership. Laws moved to authorize signing of the documents and placing the transaction in escrow, Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC FORUM: No comment. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1. Customer Accounting Policies. Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending Chapter 14.02 of the Ashland Municipal Code. Laws moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2649) Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - October 15, 1991 - P. 2 2. Adopt Environmental Element. First reading of an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan - Chapter IV. Williams moved same to second reading, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. 3. Adopt Economic Element. First reading of an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan - Chapter VII. Acklin moved to second reading, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. 4. Adopt Parks & Open Space Element. First reading of an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan - Chapter VIII. Arnold moved to second reading, Williams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. 5. Street Capacity Standards. Fregonese said these standards will be a guide for the planners and, if adopted, incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. Reid asked that the word "unobstructed" be placed in the second line of SECTION 3 between "foot" and "sidewalk". The resolution was read as amended and Arnold moved to adopt same. Reid seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 91-39) 6. Site Review Criteria. Fregonese explained that State law requires finding of adequate public facilities. Almquist suggested removing the words "police and fire protection" in the third line of the proposed new section 18.72.050 D. The resolution was read as amended and Williams moved to adopt same. Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 91-40) OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Golden noted that City employees attended a harassment workshop and a section on harassment was included in our Affirmative Action Policy. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. Nan E. FrAnklin City Recorder Catherine M. Golden Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - October 15, 1991 - P. 3