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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-0320 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL MARCH 20, 1990 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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. Donovan, Reid, Williams, Acklin, Winthrop, and Arnold were present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 6, 1990 were approved as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Acklin moved to approve the Consent Agenda which consisted of the following: 1) Minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees; 2) Petition requesting formation of a Local Improvement District on Ashland Loop Road between Morton and Terrace Streets (Resolution setting public hearing later on agenda; 3) Monthly Departmental Reports. Reid seconded the motion which carried on voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Peachey Road/Paradise Lane Annexation Associate Planner John McLaughlin explained that the applicants are requesting annexation and zone change of approximately 16 acres in the Peachey Road/Paradise Lane area, and a Comprehensive Plan map change from Single-Family Residential to Open Space for the area in the ravine east of Paradise Lane. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the annexation and that the property north of Peachey Road to be zoned R-i-10-P and the property south of Peachey be RR-.5-P. Also that the portion of Ross Lane west of Garden Way not be improved and be deleted from the Transportation Map and replaced with a bikeway and pedestrian path dedication. On a question from Reid, City Admin. Almquist explained that council policy is to recommend adjacent properties be annexed so it is done in an organized manner. Winthrop, Reid, Donovan and Golden made site visits. Reid talked with neighbors, and Golden talked with Tom Olbrich and Don Rist. Tom Olbrich, 904 Garden Way, is against the annexation and said the criterion is not met for public need of this type of additional land. Don Rist, speaking for David Barrett who is one of the applicants, said the zoning should be R-l-10. David Barrett, 1050 Paradise Lane, asked that the annexation be approved and the zoning be R-l-10. A letter was read from Lyle Reeder, 1660 Peachey Road, in support of the annexation because of failing septic systems on neighboring Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - March 20, 1990 - Page One Peachey Rd./Paradise Lane Annexation (Continued) properties. Ray Casebeer, 1654 Peachey Road, said he and his daughter, who lives at 1656 Peachey Rd., both have septic problems and requested approval of the annexation. Bruce Barrett, applicant, said the septic lines are bad and should be inspected by the County. Kerry Lay, 965 Garden Way, supports the Planning Comm. recommendations of lower density and Ross Lane remaining bike and pedestrian way. Larry Katz, 1106 Paradise, feels Peachey Rd. should be paved if annexation is approved, wants Paradise Lane to remain a country lane, and asked that fire protection be addressed. Olivia Parrish, 913 Garden Way, spoke against the annexation. Judy Paulsen, applicant, 1590 Peachey, spoke in favor of the annexation and said her plans will not change the quality of life in the area. Mary Pat Smith, 1981 Mohawk, said buildable land is very hard to find. Judy Burns, 1104 Paradise, spoke against. Gail Bronkin, 1609 Ross Lane, asked that Paradise, Peachey and Ross Lane not be paved. Grace McGee, 393 Courtney, said property owners have to pay taxes, not other area residents who walk there. Tom Cox, 450 Guthrie, spoke for Mildred Benesch who owns property in the area, in support of the request. He said the parcel is well suited for building, and Ross Lane should remain closed. Scott Groshong, 1506 Pinecrest Terr., read a letter from Len and Marlene Wilbur, 1550 Pinecrest, asking for 1/2 acre minimum lot size, stop signs at Walker, Peachey and Pinecrest, and a stop light at Walker and Siskiyou. Groshong also asked that Ross Lane not be paved. Lay read a letter from Mel and A1 Jason, 1605 Ross Lane, in support of leaving Ross Lane unpaved. There being no further comment from the audience, the public hearing was closed. Acklin said County policy encourages residents to hook up to city services when available. Winthrop said hookup will be expensive without developing the land. Arnold feels the criterion for public need for this type of land has not been met. Reid feels owners should not be denied the right to hookup to services, and also recommended doing annexations one at a time. On a question from Williams, McLaughlin said tax lot 7804 does have access for fire protection. Donovan doesn't think there is enough developable land and supports down-zoning. Williams moved to approve the Planning Commission recommendations and adopt their Findings, Conclusions and Orders. Acklin seconded the motion. Golden said no one in the subject area spoke in favor of open space at the public meetings on that subject. The motion passed as follows on roll call vote: Donovan, Reid, Williams, Acklin, and Winthrop, YES; Arnold, NO. Scenic Drive L.I.D. Public Works Director Hall explained that the two property owners involved requested the street be improved by private contract, not through the L.I.D. process. The public hearing was opened, no comment.~- Reid moved to approve the request and not adopt the ordinance forming the L.I.D., Donovan seconded and the motion carried on voice vote.' Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - March 20, 1990 - Page Two UNFINISHED BUSINESS Use of Granite Street for Logging Purposes - City Admin. Almquist told of two meetings held with area residents about the logging plans. There is a severe fire danger and the timber should be removed while still merchantable. The agreement with Superior Lumber Co. will reduce the cutting on their land by 1/3. Pilot cars will be used and the street will be watered for dust control. Traffic control will be used at Granite and N. Main Streets. Bob Dunn, 65 Granite, is concerned about the Forest Service removing their dead and dying trees and Almquist said they will not be using Granite Street. Jed Meese, 88 Granite, told of recent problems with construction on Granite and thinks Winburn Way should be used instead. Meece asked about closing the street in the evening hours, and not starting until 8:30 A.M. Yvonne Rose-Merkel, 73 Granite, asked about the number of trucks per day and Hall said 15-20 for approximately two weeks. Winthrop moved to request that the pilot cars go as slowly as possible, the street be swept and watered, and signs be posted to close the street between Nutley and High to non-residential traffic in the evenings. Acklin seconded the motion which carried on voice vote. Agreement with Superior Lumber Co. - Winthrop asked that the wording in parenthesis on page 11 be eliminated, and it was agreed to do so. Reid expressed concern about large, old-growth trees being preserved, and that the Sierra Club be involved in selection. Winthrop agreed these concerns are valid but the project must move ahead. Almquist will check with Superior regarding the 8:30 A.M. start time. Arnold moved to authorize the Mayor and City Recorder to sign the agreement, Winthrop seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Request from Camp Fire Council - David Fisse, Board of Directors member, asked that the Superior Land be used for Camp Fire camp after purchase by the City. Winthrop said to wait and see what use the City might develop, and Arnold wants the property to be operated and controlled by the City and available to all residents. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Lithia Park Village P.U.D. - A letter was received from Mark Cooper asking about the status of the development. Salter gave the background and told of current legal action, and said he will prepare a draft response and get Cooper's and Attorney Mike Jewett's input. Recycle Center - Reid moved to place this item on the agenda, Donovan seconded all AYES on voice vote. Donovan showed the plans for the recycling center on Water Street and asked that $1250 be appropriated for building materials only. Ashland Sanitary Service will match that amount and the work will be done by volunteers. Donovan moved to approve the request, Reid seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - March 20, 1990 - Page Three PUBLIC FORUM: No response. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTION8 & CONTRACTS: Children in Vehicles - Second reading by title only of an ordinance amending the Municipal Code with respect to children confined in vehicles. Acklin moved to adopt same, Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. #2568) Tolman Creek Rd. Annexation P.H. - First reading of an ordinance dispensing with an election and calling a public hearing for April 17, 1990 on a proposed annexation on Tolman Creek Rd. Donovan moved to second reading, Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Ashland Loop Rd. L.I.D.P.H. - A Resolution was read setting a public hearing for April 3, 1990 on the improvement of Ashland Loop Road from Viewpointe Terrace Subdiv. Easterly to end of pavement, and from Morton Street approximately 100 feet South. Winthrop moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Reso. #90-09) Walker St. Parking - A Resolution was read prohibiting parking on the West side of Walker Avenue from E. Main St. to Siskiyou Blvd. and establishing two one-way bikelanes on Walker. Winthrop moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Reso. #90-10) Third Street One-way - A Resolution was read establishing Third Street southbound as one-way between Lithia Way and E. Main St. (Reso. #90- 11) Crosswalk on B St. at 5th St. - A Resolution was read establishing a crosswalk on B Street at the West side of 5th Street. Arnold moved to adopt same, Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Reso. #90-12) Access for Handicapped - A Resolution was read declaring the City's commitment to full access for the handicapped. Arnold moved to adopt same, Donovan seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Reso. #90-13) OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder Catherine M. Golden Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - March 20, 1990 - Page Four