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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-1203 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 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, Williams, Acklin, Winthrop, and Arnold were present. Reid was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting and Executive Session of November 19, 1991 were accepted as presented. CONSENT AGENDA: Williams moved to approve as follows: 1) Minutes of Boards, Commissions, and Committees; 2) Monthly Departmental Report; and 3) Re-appointment of Councilor Susan Reid to the Bear Creek Greenway Committee. Winthrop seconded, all AYES on voice vote. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: Winthrop thanked Jeff Luke, Pacific Programs, for attending the meeting. Luke, a professor of public administration at University of Oregon, reviewed materials the Councilors received concerning the strategic planning process. Laws, Winthrop, Golden, and Almquist will meet on December 4th at City Hall to discuss plans for the annual "goal-setting" session, which has been tentatively set for January 10th. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1) Manufactured Housing Development Ordinance - Planning Dir. Fregonese said manufactured housing developments are limited to R-1-3.5 or R-2 zones, and the ordinance includes a provision for the relocation of non-conforming developments. The public hearing was opened, no comment, and it was closed. Acklin moved to direct Staff to prepare an implementing ordinance, Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. 2) Modifications to Annexation Criteria - Fregonese reviewed the record and said the proposed revisions address issues which are not addressed by the ordinance or Comprehensive Plan. On a question from Acklin, Fregonese said the 5-acre limit can be changed to ten acres to conform with the recently proposed urban reserve rule. The public hearing was opened and Dean Cropper, 1820 Greenmeadows, told of his inability to find land to purchase for expansion of his business. Ron Thurner, 1170 Bellview, is concerned that annexed land may be used for purposes other than job-producing light industry. Laws noted that a committee has been formed to prepare criteria for large-scale commercial developments. Winthrop suggested a provision for affordable housing with allowed annexations. Fregonese suggested re- opening the public hearing and continuing until December 17. Arnold said the current policy is a tool for controlling growth, revisions will contribute to urban sprawl, and E-1 land should be reviewed. Winthrop said different criteria should be developed for annexation of E-1 lands. Golden agreed and said this is an opportunity to place emphasis on non-tourist related industry. Acklin moved to direct Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - December 3, 1991 - P. 1 Annexation Criteria (Continued) staff to bring back additional language reflecting the nature of the above discussion. Laws seconded, all AYES on voice vote. 3) Modifications to Street and Driveway Grade Regulations - Fregonese said the revisions are proposed due to concerns about fire suppression and control. Fire Chief Woodley noted receipt of the 5-inch fire hose which the Council recently approved for purchase. He then explained reasons for limiting a driveway to 50' in length and that the proposed changes offer the option of using sprinkler systems. On a question from Williams, Woodley said the length of flag drives is not regulated for fire suppression purposes if there is access to a structure and a fire hydrant is within 50 feet. The public hearing was opened and Bill Emerson, 90 Fifth St., asked that criteria be established for breakaway and deflection angles on driveways. Mike Sanford, 127 Strawberry Lane, said fire protection regulations in the forest interface should be done as a whole, not piecemeal. Ron Thurner said a provision should be included to regulate the location at which street grades are measured. The public hearing was closed. Woodley outlined the steps being taken to mitigate fire danger in the forest interface areas. Williams moved to direct staff to prepare implementing ordinances including provisions for private fire hydrants on flag drives, deleting "paved" in the definition of fire work area, and using the centerline to measure street grades. Acklin seconded the motion which carried on voice vote. At this point a recess was taken, and Acklin left the meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Friends of Ashland Proposals - City Attorney Nolte explained that ordinances cannot be adopted which are not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, and ordinances which impact state-wide goals of the L.C.D.C. need notification to that agency 45 days prior to their adoption. Ashland ordinances also require citizen involvement. Williams told of a meeting with Councilor Arnold, and Debbie Miller and David Lane of Friends of Ashland, in which it was agreed that the newly-formed committee to review criteria for large- scale commercial developments would review the proposed ordinances. Fregonese answered recent citizen concerns about the Hamilton Creek situation in conjunction with the Tolman Creek Plaza construction. Public Works Director Hall explained the ongoing improvements being made to the water and sewer system and rated Ashland's infrastructure as being excellent for this size city. Bob Staal, 7134 Highway 66, spoke for the Friends of Ashland and said there is an immediate need to protect the city from Wal-Mart, and if the proposals are sent to the Planning Commission it should be with a request to expedite them. Winthrop said creation of the POD committee was in response to Friends of Ashland's concerns. He then moved to extend the meeting one-half hour, Laws seconded, the motion carried with Williams dissenting. Laws noted technical problems which need to be worked out with the proposals. No further action taken. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - December 3, 1991 - P. 2 NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: 1) McCaw/TCI Market Test - Don Castleman, Cellular One, said this is a National temporary test to determine the future of wireless communications. The test will begin in March, using 200 local subscribers, and last for six months. On a question from Laws, City Administrator Almquist said no revenue for the City will be realized from the test. On a question from Winthrop, Castleman said no tall antennas will be used. 2) Bob Sullivan Request - Sullivan said people who are impacted by Resolution 91-39 concerning street capacity should have been noticed about this action. Winthrop moved to continue the meeting for one- half hour, Laws seconded, motion carried with Williams dissenting. Winthrop said it is a reflection of recurring citizen complaints from all areas of town. Nolte suggested amending the ordinance to leave no doubt as to the interpretation concerning definition of street capacity. Winthrop moved to request the Planning Department to initiate a planning action for the Planning Commission's consideration of the content of Reso. 91-39. Williams seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Ed Houghton, 185 Scenic, feels it is unfair to establish determine that street capacity is adequate for a single-family residences but not for other uses. 3) Parks Commission Vacancy - Recommendation is to appoint Teri Coppedge to Position #2, replacing Lee Howard who resigned effective December 31, 1992. Williams moved approval, Winthrop seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC FORUM: No comment. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1) Wildfires/Forest Interface. Second reading by title only of an ordinance relative to regulations in the forest interface to prevent wildfires. Williams moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2657) 2) Conditional Use Permits Standards. Second reading by title only of an ordinance concerning standards for conditional use permits. Williams moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded the motion. Laws felt an explanation was in order, and Nolte said the Friends of Ashland proposal to leave the conditional use standards as they were, leaves an ordinance which cannot be defined. The motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. 2656) 3) Adequate Capacity of City Facilities. Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending the Land-use Ordinance relative to adequate capacity of city facilities. Laws moved to adopt same, Williams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2655) 4) Parking Fines. Second reading by title only of an ordinance deleting Section 11.28.030 from the Ashland Municipal Code relative to parking fines. Arnold moved to adopt same, Williams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2658) Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - December 3, 1991 - P. 3 5) Off-street Parking Regulations. First reading by title only of an ordinance revising Chapter 18.92 of the Ashland Municipal Code concerning off-street parking regulations. (Copies furnished in accord with the Charter). Laws moved to second reading, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. 6) Sign Code Modification. First reading of an ordinance amending the Sign Code, Chapter 18.95, modifying the definition of a sign to include interior lighted panels. Arnold moved to second reading, Laws seconded and the motion passed on roll call vote with Williams dissenting. 7) Repeal Chapters 4.04 and 4.08 of AMC. Postponed. S) Conservation Agreement with BPA. A resolution was read approving contract for residential conservation agreement with Bonneville Power Administration. Arnold moved to adopt same, Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 91-45) 9) Classify City Taxes, Fees, Charges, and Assessments. A resolution was read classifying the above as subject to or not subject to the limits of Section 116 of Article XI of the Oregon Constitution. This action is required by Ballot Measure 5 and the information will be published in the newspaper. Arnold moved to adopt same, Laws seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 91-46) 10) Emergency Heat Assistance Program. Arnold moved to approve a contract with the Oregon Energy Services for the heat assistance program to be administered through the Salvation Army. Williams seconded the motion which carried on roll call vote. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: None. ADJOURNMENT: 12:00 P.M. Nan E. F~anklin City Recorder Catherine M. Golden Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - December 3, 1991 - P. 4