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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-0821 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 21, 1990 CALL TO ORDER Council Chair Pat Acklin called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center Council Chambers. Laws, Reid, Williams, Winthrop, and Arnold were present. Mayor Golden was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 7, 1990 were approved as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Winthrop asked that item #7: Memo from Councilor Arnold recommending dismissal of noise complaint against O.S.F.A. be pulled for discussion. Arnold moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) Minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees; 2) Monthly Departmental Reports; 3) Mayor's appointment of Jerry Sivin to Economic Development Commission and Richard Hansen to D.P.A.C.; 4) Memo from Dick Wanderscheid regarding Water Conservation Study; 5) Memo from City Attorney regarding water moratorium time limits; 6) Financial Report by Director of Finance for year ending June 30, 1990; 8) Memo from City Attorney concerning abandonment of easement on property at Helman and N. Main Street (Lloyd Haines). Williams seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. Arnold said the situation with O.S.F.A. is comparable to the recent noise complaint from neighbors of Parsons Pine Products, and if O.S.F.A. is working on the problem in good faith, the City should work with them. Arnold said Salter suggested continuing the item for six months, then dismiss the complaint if the problem is solved. Paul Nicholson, General Manager, O.S.F.A., said an acoustical engineer took readings which showed the decibel level to be within the range allowed in the noise ordinance. Laws moved to direct the City Attorney to continue the matter for six months and Reid seconded the motion. Arnold said it should be understood that as long as good faith efforts continue in building the pavilion, the City Attorney can use his discretion in dealing with future complaints. The motion carried on voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Secure Storage Annexation - Planning Dir. Fregonese gave the staff report and said the Planning Commission denied the site review until issues regarding the wetlands have been addressed by the Div. of State Lands. He said the Council charge is to make a decision on the annexation and the conditional use. Staff recommends a contract Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - August 21, 1990 - P. 1 Secure Storage Annexation (Continued) annexation for this use only. Williams said the Airport Commission voted to approve the planning action and feels it is the best use of the property. Marcus Walker, MDK Investments, Bend, said the wetlands are in the center of the project and if the annexation is approved, an engineer will be hired to research alternatives. Selene Raffel, 2920 Wedgewood Lane, is concerned with the dangerous intersection at Highway 66 and E. Main St. Charles Ranger, 630 Spring Creek Dr., is concerned with robberies at the proposed mini-storage facility. Laurie Bixby, 571 Oak Hill, is opposed to the project and urged contract annexation if approved. Charles Meek, 566 Oak Hill, asked that his letter to Council in opposition be entered into the record, and expressed concern with traffic problems, mitigation of wetlands, and design of the structure. Russ Nahirny, 2880 Wedgewood Lane, is concerned with congestion on Highway 66 and his view. Michael Sanford, 2785 E. Main, said the area is residential. Richard Ernst, 975 Walker, is opposed. Jim Miller, owner of the property, said the land can't be farmed and wants to sell it. Bob Sullivan, 525 Sheridan, said adjacent property owners should have checked the zoning for future possible uses prior to buying their property. There being no further comment from the audience, the public hearing was closed. Winthrop asked about uses in the Airport Overlay Zone and Public Works Dir. Hall said the property is in the primary safety zone and there is a residence in the secondary zone. Williams said a primary concern of his and the Airport Commission's is ingress and egress. Fregonese said the impact on traffic would be lower than general E-1 uses. Reid feels the burden of proof has not been met by the applicant, traffic is a problem, and the wetland issues need to be addressed. Arnold said this E-1 property will be difficult to develop and this project is not compatible with the neighborhood. Winthrop said the burden of proof has not been met for the conditional use permit and other E-1 uses generating more jobs would be more compatible. Williams said the airport area needs to be protected, this is the best use of the land, and liability is a concern. Winthrop moved to deny Planning Action 90-120, Arnold seconded and it was a tie roll call vote as follows: Laws, Williams, and Acklin, NO; Reid, Winthrop and Arnold, YES. Laws moved to table the issue, Arnold seconded and the motion passed as follows on roll call vote: Reid, NO; Williams, Acklin, Winthrop, Arnold, and Laws, YES. S.O.S.C. 2000 Master Plan - Planning Dir. Fregonese said the plan has been approved by C.P.A.C. and the Planning Commission, and that it has been a pleasure working with the faculty of S.O.S.C. Ron Bolstad, Dean of Administration, gave the background of the plan and said feedback from the various groups and commissions has been very valuable. The plan will be presented to the State Board of Higher Education for approval and will then become a part of the City's Comprehensive Plan. On questions from Reid, Bolstad said the plan addresses historic preservation and the college will apply to have Churchill Hall placed on the National Register; and they are in the Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - August 21, 1990 - P. 2 S.O.S.C. 2000 Master Plan (Continued) process of looking at alternatives for the Indiana St., Siskiyou Blvd., Highway 66 intersection. The public hearing was opened and there was no comment from the audience. Winthrop expressed appreciation for the working relationship between the College and City. Laws hopes alternatives for the proposed 25 addition parking spaces can be found. Laws, Winthrop and Acklin said they are employees of the College. The resolution was read adopting the SOSC 2000 Master Plan and Willjams moved to adopt same. Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Reso. 90-40) UNFINISHED BUSINESS Garfield/E. Main Housing Project - City Admin. Almquist reviewed his memo requesting five additional provisions be included in the Council's endorsement of the proposed affordable housing project. Winthrop moved to approve the request, Williams seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. On a question from Laws, Almquist said an ordinance change is probably not necessary in order to defer utility hookup fees and systems development charges as noted in provision #5. Salter will review and bring back a recommendation. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Open Space Funding - Julie Reynolds, Park Commissioner, asked that Council consider placing a funding measure on the November ballot; and take off the table for discussion purposes their July recommendation for a 2% prepared food & beverage and 2% entertainment tax for tickets over $10.00. Reid so moved, Winthrop seconded and the motion carried on voice vote with Williams dissenting. Laws said the Council is committed to the open space program but many citizens also in support are involved in campaigns for the November election. Winthrop said a subcommittee of Council, Parks Commissioners and others should be formed to work on a new proposal and to build consensus. Arnold is not willing to support an entertainment tax. Acklin agreed. Jean Crawford, Park Commissioner, asked for a commitment from Council, and said the Commission is considering an initiative petition. Acklin thinks it is the Mayor's place to appoint a committee, and any citizens wishing to volunteer should contact Mayor Golden. Siskiyou Blvd. Bikeway Study - Robert H. Foster, Consultant, reviewed proposals for the E. Main/Lithia/N. Main loop, Siskiyou Boulevard, and N. Main Street. Public Wks. Dir. Hall said differences of opinion between Foster and the Bicycle Commission are noted in the resolution included in the agenda packet. Williams noted that item 4 in same should reflect that existing signs relating to bikes on the sidewalks on Siskiyou should be removed, and he feels striping is not a big issue. Reid thinks the stripes are safer, and would like to move ahead with taking care of the hazards, i.e. storm drains. Hall sent a letter to the State Highway Dept. requesting that they raise the storm drain grates. Reid thinks a public hearing should be held before Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - August 21, 1990 - P. 3 Bikeway Study (Continued) making radical changes to the Boulevard, and Laws suggested an adjourned meeting. Grant Application - Siskiyou Blvd. Engineering Plans - The discussion turned to the next item from the Bikeway Commission recommending submission of a grant application for engineering plans for the Boulevard Bikeway Project. Acklin said the study is an excellent document but until it is adopted we should not apply for the grant. Hall said the application needs to be in by September 1st. Laws moved to table the grant application, Winthrop seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Schrodt Designs, Inc. - State Lottery Funds - A letter was received from Schrodt Designs requesting Council endorsement of their application for State Lottery Funds for business expansion. City Admin. Almquist noted that they are outside of the City, but Council could write a letter of support. Acklin said development of secondary wood products is a goal of the State. Laws moved to write a letter of support, Winthrop seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Memo re: 1990-91 Council Goals - City Admin. Almquist prepared a memorandum concerning progress on the goals adopted by the Council. For information only, no action taken. Opacity Standards for Woodstove Use - Dick Wanderscheid, Energy Conservation Coord., said the Air Quality Committee and Staff both feel the standards will be easier to enforce if they are mandated by the voters. Mr. Farrar, 987 Walker, feels Ashland does not have an air quality problem and this action is not necessary. Williams moved to extend the meeting for 1/2 hour, Winthrop seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Williams moved to approve the request, Winthrop seconded and the motion carried on voice vote. Sewer Connect Request - 1760/1780 E. Main - A request was received from the Church of the Nazarene for a sewer connect outside of the City limits. Almquist said there is a wetland issue on the property to be resolved, and a sewer easement on the other side of E. Main should be exclusive to the Church. John Seaders, Engineer, said an engineering study on the wetland area was sent to the State and they have accepted it, but he did not have that letter in hand. Acklin said she visited the site as a sanitarian for Jackson County. Laws moved to grant the request subject to confirmation that the sewer easement will be exclusive and Williams seconded. Winthrop suggested adding the condition that the building plans be approved by the Div. of State Lands and the motion and second were amended. All YES on roll call vote. PUBLIC FORUM Bob Fredinburg, 2275 Siskiyou Blvd., is upset that his letter to the Council offering property for sale for open space purposes, was responded to by the City Administrator. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - August 21, 1990 - P. 4 ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS L.I.D. No. 63 - Second reading by title only of an ordinance levying special benefit pre-assessments for curbs, gutters and paving in L.I.D. No. 63 and declaring an emergency. Arnold moved to adopt same, Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. 2594) L.I.D. No. 62 - Second reading by title only of an ordinance levying special benefit assessments for curbs, gutters and paving for L.I.D. No. 62. Williams moved to adopt same, Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. 2593) Clay Street Park - Parking - Second reading by title only of an ordinance setting limitations on parking at the Clay Street park parking lot. Williams moved to adopt same, Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Ord. 2595) Canvass of Vote - A resolution was read canvassing the vote of the special election held on August 14, 1990 regarding open space charter amendment and funding. Winthrop moved to adopt the resolution and Mayor's proclamation, Laws seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. 90-41) "Pear Capital" - A resolution was read declaring the Rogue Valley as the "Pear Capital of the World". Winthrop moved to adopt same, Williams seconded and the motion passed on roll call vote with Arnold dissenting. (Reso. 90-42) Peachey Rd./Paradise Lane Sewer District - A resolution was read setting a public hearing for September 4, 1990 on the formation of a proposed local improvement district for the installation of sanitary sewers in the Peachey Rd./Paradise Lane area. Williams moved to adopt same, Winthrop seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Reso. 90-43) ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - August 21, 1990 - P. 5