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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-1105 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor 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. Laws, Reid, Williams, Acklin, and Arnold were present. Winthrop was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 15, 1991 were accepted as presented. CONSENT AGENDA: Acklin moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1. Minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees; 2. Monthly Departmental Reports; 3. RVCOG Annual Water Quality Report. 4. Letter regarding vacancy on Parks Commission; 5. Memo from Planning Dir. concerning L.C.D.C.'s proposed rule on planning for urban reserve areas; 6. Appointments to Audit Committee and Bicycle and Traffic Safety Commissions. Williams seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Lori Lane Vacation. The request is to vacate an unopened portion of Lori Lane and Public Works staff recommends approval. The public hearing was opened and Lloyd Haines, applicant, said his project was approved by the Planning Commission with the small section being vacated. Laws moved to approve the request, Reid seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Forest Interface Fire Regulations (P.A. 91-100). Planning Dir. Fregonese explained that the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance require developers to file fire prevention and control plans which are reviewed by the Fire Chief and attached as a condition of approval. The public hearing was opened, there was no comment from the audience, and the hearing was closed. Staff was requested to bring the appropriate ordinance to the next Council meeting for first reading. Standards for Conditional Use Permits (P.A. 91-101). Planning Dir. Fregonese explained that the Planning Commission's purpose is to make the criteria match the historic intent of the ordinance and to clarify indefinite language. Reid noted that schools are left out of the section concerning adequate public facilities and Fregonese advised against including schools, but suggested the City and School District work together to develop a plan to accommodate future growth in the schools. He also recommended including schools in the Comprehensive Plan as capacity is not easily defined. City Attorney Nolte agrees and said any other way would put land-use planning in the School District's hands. Golden felt that if the school issue is seen as a way to stop growth it would turn back support of the schools. The public hearing was opened. Mark Murphey, 492 Lynn St., said no need has been shown to justify the proposed changes, nor has data been presented in any documents to show a need. He asked that the Benjamin Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - November 5, 1991 - P. 1 Conditional Use Permits (Continued) vs. Ashland; Murphey vs. Ashland, and PINS project materials be made a part of the record. Murphey also submitted other materials to be entered into the record (attached to permanent record of this hearing). He said the present ordinance should be left alone, but if proposed changes are adopted, schools be added as a public facility; and "density" remain a part of the criteria in Section 18,104,050 C. Debbie Miller, 160 Normal, said conditional uses should be scrutinized more than outright uses, that schools should be considered a public facility, developers of large projects should bear costs of street improvements and effects of development should be considered cumulatively when evaluating the impacts. On a question from Golden, Fregonese said the Council instructed staff during their last goal- setting session to develop a more predictable process. He doesn't feel data is required for a legislative change, and density for non- residential uses is hard to establish. Reid does not want to shortcut the ability of citizens to appeal decisions to LUBA. Fregonese said it is hoped that the ordinance will aid Council in making the right decisions for the community. Murphey said density in terms of units per acre should be in the criteria for residential areas. Williams said the old ordinance was frustrating and the proposed changes give good guidelines. Laws said the proposed changes are a good approach to stricter interpretation of the ordinance. Williams moved to bring back the ordinance and findings and Acklin seconded the motion, which carried on voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 19, 1991. Reimbursement Policy. Postponed until November NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Site Review Standards - Large Commercial Developments. Fregonese reviewed the proposed timetable for preparation of the amendments. Golden said it is important that the Transportation Plan Advisory Committee begins meeting and it was generally agreed that both are important. Laws moved to adopt the proposed timetable, and schedule, on the 19th, hearings on amendments to the off-street parking ordinance and site design ordinance involving a requirement for adequate public facilities. A resolution adopting the Site Design and Use Guidelines will also be prepared. Reid seconded the motion which carried on voice vote. Accept Donation of Open Space Land. Ken Mickelsen, Parks Director, said this donation from Mr. Jere Hudson will provide a connection from Nutley St. to Strawberry Lane and up to the future Strawberry Hill Park. Council accepted the donation and expressed appreciation to Mr. Hudson for same. PUBLIC FORUM: No comment from the audience. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: Environmental Resources. Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan, chapter IV - Environmental Resources. Acklin moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2650) Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - November 5, 1991 - P. 2 Economy. Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan, Chapter VII - Economy. Laws moved to adopt same, Williams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2651) Parks, Open Space, and Aesthetics. Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan, Chapter VIII - Parks, Open Space, and Aesthetics. Acklin moved to adopt same, Williams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2652) Public Easements. Ordinance amending Section 4.18,020 of the A.M.C. concerning vacation of public easements. Williams moved to second reading, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Vacate Public Easement. A Resolution was read vacating a public easement for a water pipeline right of way by quitclaim deed to Paul and Carol Hwoschinsky. Williams moved to adopt same, Acklin seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 91-42) Vacate Public Easement. Resolution vacating a public utility easement for a water pipeline right of way by quitclaim deed to Donald and Michael Thirkill. Laws moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 91-43) OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS. Mayor Golden told Councilors of the Southern Oregon Council of Mayors' on the third Saturday of each month. This month is Ashland's turn to host the breakfast meeting, and anyone with agenda items should contact her. Williams told of his appointment to the Southern Oregon Regional Strategies Committee. Reid asked for a memo from the Public Works Director explaining why Hersey Street did not get paved this year. Laws moved to place a letter from R.V.T.D. on the agenda, Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. The letter requested permission to extend route 10 to Highway 66 and YMCA Way and use YMCA Way as a turnaround. Laws moved to approve the request, Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder Catherine M. Golden Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - November 5, 1991 - P. 3