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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-0102 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 2, 1990 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Catherine Golden led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:37 P.M. Donovan, Reid, Williams, Acklin, Winthrop and Arnold were present. MAYOR'S ANNUAL ADDRESS Due to the length of the agenda, Mayor Golden will present her annual address at the next regular meeting of the City Council. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilor Williams amended the fourth sentence, second paragraph on page three to read: "Williams said concentration of open space is a good idea, he is concerned about density, ...". The minutes of the regular meeting of December 19, 1989 were approved as amended. Recycling Depot Name Donovan asked about the process for naming streets and alleys and City Admin. Almquist said names are reviewed in order to avoid conflicts which might be confusing to the Fire Department. Arnold moved to table the item in order to review the process. Donovan seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, & AWARD8 City Admin. Almquist said the G.F.O.A. Award will be presented at the next meeting. Golden reported that Kathie Kennedy was not resigning from the Planning Commission. She simply does not want her term extended to April 30, 1990. PUBLIC HEARINGS Comp. Plan Map Change for Open Space (Mike Hillenga, Applicant) Planning Director Fregonese explained that the open space designation will devalue the land and the land meets the definition of open space. A deed restriction in favor of prohibiting development until approval by Council is required. The public hearing was opened and there was no comment. Arnold moved to approve the zone change and adopt the Planning Commission Findings. Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - January 2, 1990 - Page 1 Appeal of P.A. No. 89-168 (Fred Cox, Applicant) Site visits were made by Winthrop, Reid, Williams, Arnold and Donovan. Arnold declared ex-parte' contact with Paul Pavlich. Planning Dir. Fregonese said the deadline for a decision is January 24, 1990. The Planning Commission approved the project with the conditions noted in their Findings. On a question from Williams, Fregonese said a deed of quiet title is being prepared to define property line locations. On a question from Arnold, Fregonese said lot coverage reductions based on slope percentages are implemented through rezoning and reducing density. The public hearing was opened. Sandra Sawyer, attorney for the appellants, said she had not been notified of the meeting at which the Findings were adopted, and concerns expressed at the public hearing were not addressed in the Findings. She is concerned about density of the project, and would like the road to be extended. She said the area is a fill site and additional engineering and geological studies need to be done. Allen Sandler, 1260 Prospect, feels growth is out of control, and requested a sound study for the Roca Canyon. He is also concerned about fire danger, density, and wants Roca Street extended. Dick Pischel, 839 Roca, feels the zoning is incorrect for the area, clustering should be considered, and T.I.D. water supply is inadequate for landscape irrigation. Jenny Feinberg, 829 Roca, is concerned about density, the noise issue, preserving the character of the neighborhood, and that a hydrological study be done before approving the project. Rick Harris, 759 Leonard, said the proposed density is not consistent with the neighborhood. John Hoffstead, 783 Roca, said this is one of the last big open areas in Ashland, and is concerned that traffic will end up in the SOSC parking lot. Paul Pavlich, 829 Roca, feels there is a soil stability problem. He asked that a letter from Bob Blanton, engineering geologist, be entered into the record. Ellen Dennis, 759 Leonard, spoke of the density, noise and character of the neighborhood. Ron Kinney, who dug the test holes in the area, spoke in favor of the project. Tom Ferrero, consulting geologist for the applicant, said his report is preliminary and final data cannot be presented until the work is done. Winthrop reported his firm had contacts with Ferrero on previous projects. Clark Hamilton, one of the applicants, said the density allows 20 homes, they have provided open space, and clustering is not possible. On a question from Winthrop, he said clustering will be incompatible with existing homes, and the slopes and floodplain do not allow it. Acklin moved to continue the hearing until 10:00, Winthrop seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Fred Cox, applicant, said TID use won't affect the neighboring properties, and domestic water will be used in landscape irrigation. Hamilton said the project meets all requirements and is a good model for the open space proposal. Golden asked about putting the street through and Cox said it will take a great amount of fill to get a 15% grade. Pavlich asked that the project be referred back to the Planning Commission. There being no further comment from the audience, the public hearing was closed. Public Works Dir. Hall said there is adequate water pressure in the area. On a question from Arnold, Fregonese said there is no provision Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - January 2, 1990 - Page 2 Appeal of P.A, #89-168 (Continued) to disallow density bonuses and reduce density. Winthrop said clustering will not reduce density, he feels the zoning is incorrect, and the conditions should be clarified. Acklin agreed and commended the Planning Commission on their expertise and thoroughness. She moved to uphold the Planning Commission decision, and proposed several amendments to the Findings. Winthrop seconded the motion, and proposed further amendments. The final amendments are as follows: Condition #6 and #16 be combined to read as follows: "That a hydrogeologic study be performed including information concerning the adequacy of water and flood impacts regarding the ponds and waterfalls proposed for the open space area at the time of Final Plan. The study should also address the issue of removal of the culvert along Roca drainage. The Commission reserves the right to remove the culvert at the time of Final Plan." Condition #13 be amended to read as follows: "That draft CC&R's be presented at Final Plan indicating maintenance of common open space and common drives and that the CC&R's be reviewed by the City Attorney." Condition #19 be amended to read as follows: "That soils testing of the site be done to determine the quality and stability of the soils, with the intent of discovering what the soil is comprised of and the potential for any future problems." Condition #23 be amended to read as follows: "That specific plans relating to the recommendations of the geologic report concerning foundations, retaining walls, streets, and other facilities be presented at the time of Final Plan." Reid expressed concern about all parties being notified of meetings at which Findings are to be adopted. Donovan feels the zoning is incorrect, the road should not be extended, and density bonuses should allowed. Arnold said the project is too dense and should be restricted to 15 units. Williams feels density bonuses should not be withdrawn and will support the motion. The motion passed on roll call vote as follows: Donovan, Williams, Acklin, and Winthrop, YES; Reid and Arnold, NO. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Drug-Free Workplace Policy City Administrator Almquist reviewed the revised policy and stressed the main objectives. He said the policy meets Federal requirements and to date there have been no drug problems with City employees. The resolution was read. Rick Harris commended Council on the policy and said it should include addiction to cigarettes. Carl Oates, 351 Granite, said he supports the policy but feels the City did not admit the problem in the 80's and needs to recognize it more in the 90's. Reid said members of the Council and Staff worked on the problem in various ways in the 80's. Richard Ernst, 975 Walker, feels this is a step in showing the community that drugs are a problem. Lyman Faulkner, 1320 Apple Way, feels the key enforcement factors in the policy were omitted, i.e. pre-employment testing and for cause testing. Jack Blackburn spoke against testing but supports the policy. Acklin moved to adopt the resolution, Arnold seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Reso. #90-01) R~gular Meeting - Ashland City Council - January 2, 1990 - Page 3 Request for Re-consideration oZ P.A. #89-153 A letter was read from Jerry Toney, 4866 Grant Rd., Central Point, requesting that the Council reconsider the site review for an apartment complex off Sheridan Street. Fregonese said Toney will submit a revised proposal which meets the code as interpreted at the public hearing. Williams moved to grant the request and Donovan seconded. Winthrop said he has concerns about the proposal and thinks it should go back to the Planning Commission. Arnold agreed. Williams feels the project should be reconsidered because of the code interpretation issue. Winthrop said that issue is a good reason to modify the decision on the appeal to deny without prejudice, and to waive the application fee. The motion failed as follows on roll call vote: Reid, Winthrop and Arnold, NO; Donovan and Williams, YES. Acklin abstained. Winthrop moved to modify the decision in the upholding of the appeal and deny the site review without prejudice and waive the application fee. Donovan seconded the motion which passed on roll call vote as follows: Williams, Winthrop and Donovan, YES; Arnold and Reid, NO. Acklin abstained. Donovan moved to continue the meeting for 1/2 hour, Winthrop seconded and the motion failed on roll call vote as follows: Reid, Williams, and Arnold, NO; Donovan and Winthrop, YES. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:02 P.M. City Recorder 'Catherine M. Golden Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - January 2, 1990 - Page 4