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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-1018 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL October 18, 1988 ROLL CALL New Police Officer APWA Appointment APPROVAL OF MINUTES ~LIC {INGS: Mistletoe Road Paving Mayor L. Gordon Medaris led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Elerath, Reid, Williams, Acklin, Laws and Arnold were present. Lisa Renee Brooks was sworn in by Mayor Medaris as Ashland's newest Police Officer. Mayor Medaris congratulated Steven Hall, Public Works Director on his appointment to the American Public Works Association Institute for Transportation. Elerath amended the minutes on page 3 line 5 wherein 30 cars should be 53. Acklin moved to approve the minutes of the executive session and amended minutes of the regular meeting of October 4, 1988; Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Public Works Director Hall described the proposed project and said the City's share will be paid by Bancroft Bonds from the Street Fund. The paving will reduce maintenance costs and dust. Two major projects will need to be constructed prior to said paving. A 12" replacement water line which is a high priority on the Comprehensive Water Plan, which will be paid by left over water bond monies and the revolving water fund; and a new 8" sewer line for connecting to existing and future customers in the area, to be paid from sewer revenues. On a question from Arnold, Hall said the right-of-way is narrow with many curves and disturbing the pavement later would increase costs. Mayor Medaris opened the public hearing. Allen Walters, 400 Mistletoe Rd., spoke in favor of the project. A1 Willstatter, 128 Central St., is also in favor, but feels the City's share should come out of the Croman sale proceeds. There being no further comment from the audience the public hearing was closed. i0/i8/88 P. i Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 10/18/88 P. 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mistletoe Road Paving (Continued) Reid moved to proceed with the project and Bancroft the City's share to be paid incrementally out of the Street Fund. Elerath seconded the motion. Arnold said this issue should have been discussed in negotiations with Croman. On a question from Williams, City Administrator Almquist said the first $300,000 of Croman sale proceeds are earmarked for the Downtown Plan. The motion passed unanimously on voice vote. Amigos Annexation 25 Mistletoe Road Almquist noted the materials included in the agenda packets. Planning Dir. Fregonese reviewed the findings required for approval and said the Planning Commission feels it is a suitable location for the proposed use. They recommend approval with conditions noted in the findings. Mayor Medaris opened the public hearing. Steve Sacks, Amigos Building Company, said the property meets all City criteria, and will be a small business development center and small office complex. Dan Ralls, Amigos Building Co., said a survey of existing E-1 land in the City shows a need for this type of zone. Michael Haynes, 2570 Siskiyou Blvd., asked about connecting to the sewer to which Acklin replied that his property is not in the Urban Growth Boundary, and he should talk to the Public Works Director about it. Fregonese read the permitted uses in this zone from the Municipal Code. Tom Garson, CPAC, said the noise ordinance can be enforced through the Police Department. There being no further comment from the audience, the public hearing was closed. On a question from Acklin, Fregonese said the building will be well screened on the Siskiyou Blvd. side within five years by the maples and liquid ambers to be planted there. Laws moved to approve the annexation and adopt the Planning Commission's Findings, Conclusions and Orders. Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Annexation Ord. Amigos Building Co. First reading of an ordinance annexing a contiguous area to the city. Acklin moved to second reading; Williams seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Withdraw from Jackson Co. F.D.~5 Amigos Annexation First reading of an ordinance withdrawing annexed area from Jackson County Fire Dist. No. 5. Laws moved to second reading; Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. 10/18/88 P. 2 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 10/18/88 P. 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued) Rezone to E-1 First reading of an ordinance rezoning the annexed Amigos Annexation area from Jackson County RR-5 to City of Ashland E-1. Williams moved to second reading; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Floodplain Mora- torium Extension Councilor Williams abstained from voting because he owns property in the subject area. Planning Director Fregonese told of research activities during the present moratorium period and concluded that there is a need to accurately define hazards on Ashland Creek. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be petitioned to re-study the boundaries of the creeks. Mayor Medaris opened the public hearing. Leo Zupan, a real estate broker, is representing Diane Englehardt and Anita & John Williams who own property on Helman Street, and feels there is no need for a moratorium. Acklin explained that a building moratorium is to protect from loss of life and property, which puts a greater burden on the general population in terms of insurance costs. On a question from Elerath, Fregonese said the owners could build 5' from the Ashland Creek banks without a moratorium, and only Council can grant a variance. Cliff Chaney, 1601 E. Nevada, said with proper construction, building should be allowed. There being no further comment from the audience, the public hearing was closed. A letter was received from the League of Women Voters urging extension of the moratorium. The ordinance was read and Arnold moved to second reading. Acklin seconded the motion which passed on roll call vote as follows: Elerath, NO; Reid, Acklin, Laws and Arnold, YES; Williams abstained. COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS & REMONST~ANCES: S.P. Depot Proposal A letter was read from the Historic Commission concerning James Lewis' proposal to purchase and move the S.P. Depot, and recommending approval of his request. Mayor Medaris told of his negotiations with Southern Pacific Transportation Co. to lease the building. Arnold moved to postpone Lewis' request that the City release the rights to the building, pending further negotiations and Elerath seconded the motion. It carried unanimously on voice vote. Liquor License Arnold moved to approve a liquor license application from Jack & Barbara Wasenius, dba Tijauna Mamas, 130 East Main St. Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. 10/18/88 P. 3 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 10/18/88 P. 4 COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS & REMONSTRANCES: 2200 E. Main St. Sewer Request (Continued) A petition was received from C. Henry Jackson, 2200 E. Main St., for connection to the City sewer system because of a failed septic system. Almquist recommended charging a total of $2,930.00, ($1840 annexation fee for one lot and $1090 for the sewer service and system development charges); and deferring the remainder of $7160.50 until such time as the land is partitioned. Claudia Lively, representing the applicant, said Jackson County told her the best option would be to connect to the City. Laws moved to approve the request; Reid seconded the motion which carried unanimously on voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: CATV Committee Mtg. City Administrator Almquist reported on the first meeting of the CATV Governmental Access Committee meeting of October 17, 1988. They will meet again in three weeks to elect officers and study funding and implementation. A recommendation will be forth- coming after the first of the year. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Mayor's Appts. to A memo was read from Mayor Medaris requesting CATV Committee approval of his appointments to the CATV Government Access Committee as follows: Susie Aufderhyde, Sandra James, Jim Ragland, Tom Garson, Allen Sandler, Tim Shove and Dr. Mark Chilcoat; and Ex- officio members: Brian Almquist, John Fregonese, Ken Reske, Jim Watson, and Dr. John Daggett. Reid moved to approve the appointments; Elerath seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Drug Free America Week Mayor Medaris read a proclamation designating October 23-30, 1988 as "Red Ribbon Week" and "Drug Free America Week" in Ashland. A ceremony will be held October 24, 1988 in front of the Black Swan Theatre to kick off the week. Arnold moved to endorse the proclamation, Elerath seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Grandview Dr. Yield Sign A resolution was read authorizing installation of a yield sign on Grandview Drive at Wrights Creek Drive. Laws moved to adopt the resolution; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Reso. ~88-44) Remove "No Parking Zone" oH "A" St. A resolution was read authorizing removal of a "no parking zone" sign on "A" Street between Oak and N. Pioneer Streets. Reid expressed concern that access to the passenger side of vehicles will be prohibited because of the existing fence on the curb line. Williams moved to adopt the resolution; Elerath seconded the motion which passed on roll call vote as follows: Reid, NO; Elerath, Williams, Acklin, Laws and Arnold, YES. (Reso. ~88-45) 10/18/88 P. 4 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 10/18/88 P. 5 NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: (Continued) Stop Signs - A resolution was read authorizing the installation Hargadine St. of stop signs on Hargadine Street at its intersec- tion with Gresham Street. Arnold moved to adopt same; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Reso. ~88-46) "C" St. Off Ramp Yield Sign A resolution was read authorizing the installation of a yield sign on the "C" Street off-ramp at its intersection with Water Street. Williams moved to adopt same; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. (Reso. ~88-47) PUBLIC FORUM: ©lson Annexation Hwy. 66 & Dead Indian Rd. Bill Knowles, 357 Reiten Drive, Chairman of the Airport Commission, expressed concern about the airport in light of the recent annexation (Olson) at the corner of Highway 66 and Dead Indian Road. He told of increased activity at the airport and requested that an approach zone ordinance be adopted prior to construction of homes in the recently annexed area. John Keener, 1750 Brookhurst, said the Medford-Jackson Co. Airport recently had to buy back homes in the approach and noise zones of that airport. Tom Lockheed, 7925 Dead Indian Rd., said accidents usually occur at uncontrolled airports. Laura Smith, 365 Granite, 50% owner of Ashland Air, Inc., asked that a solution be found to residential construction in the secondary approach zone. Merle Mills, 34 Scenic Drive, said complaints cause restrictions on the use and value of the airport. Gilbert Miller, 1029 Hiawatha Place, said no public official should sign building permits within the glidepath of a runway. Dennis Adams, 827 Tyler Creek Rd., would like to require the Planning Commission to get input when addressing actions in sensitive areas. Jerry Disharoon, 1395 Woodland Drive, said there would be no reason to deny future requests further away if building is allowed at the end of the runway, and the decision should be reversed. Ron Bartley, 1192 Beswick, agreed decision should be reversed. Arnold said if a mistake has been made it should be corrected. Cliff Chaney, 1601 E. Nevada, asked about establishing a building moratorium in the airport safety zone. On a question from Charles Shafer, 2310 Morada, Fregonese said any final decisions on construction will need to include Jackson County as they issue the building permits. Leo Zupan, 1680 Homes Ave., said there is no proven need for the annexation compared to the hazard. Elerath moved to place the item on the agenda; Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Reid said the land was annexed with 10/18/88 P. 5 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 10/18/88 P. 6 PUBLIC FORUM: (Continued) ©lson Annexation the knowledge that the applicants wished to build. Laws said the annexation should be withdrawn. After a short discussion on how to proceed, Elerath asked that the safety zone be discussed in the Comprehensive Plan. Alan Hassell, applicant, said the plans for the airport do not cross Dead Indian Rd. and the appeal is emotional, not rational. Arnold instructed Staff to bring back proposals for building on that property; Williams seconded the motion which passed on voice vote. There being no further business from the audience, the public forum was closed. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: Demolition Morat. Second reading by title only of an ordinance declaring a moratorium on the moving or demolition of historic buildings. Arnold moved to adopt the ordinance; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. #2473) PNB Franchise Second reading by title only of an ordinance granting a franchise to Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Co. Arnold moved to adopt same; Acklin seconded the motion which carried unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. ~2474) L.I.D. No. 59 Second reading by title only of an ordinance levying assessments in L.I.D. No. 59 (Wrights Creek Drive). Laws moved to adopt same; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. ~2475) Alley Improvement Betw. Garfield & Lincoln Sts. Second reading by title only of an ordinance ordering the improvement of an alley located between Garfield and Lincoln Streets, North of Iowa Street. Arnold moved to adopt the ordinance; Williams seconded the motion which carried unanimously on roll call vote. (Ord. #2476) E. Main Sanitary Sewer Installation First reading of an ordinance authorizing and ordering the installation of sewers on East Main Street between Wightman and Fordyce Streets. P.W. Director Hall said three of the property owners would like to re-bid the project. Arnold moved to second reading; Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Building Demolition Historic District First reading of an ordinance concerning the demolition and moving of buildings in the historic district. Arnold moved to second reading; Laws seconded the motion which carried unanimously on roll call vote. 10/18/88 P. 6 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 10/18/88 P. 7 ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CON~I~ACTS: Mistletoe Road Improvement (Continued) First reading of an ordinance authorizing and ordering the improvement of Mistletoe Road from Tolman Creek Road to the end of the existing pavement. Williams moved to second reading; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Planning Fees Developement Stand. Amendments First reading of an ordinance amending the Municipal Code with respect to planning fees, and various amendments to the development standards provisions. Acklin moved to second reading; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Setting Fees - Planning Actions A Resolution was read setting fees for Planning Actions. Reid moved to adopt same; Williams seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Reso. #88-48) OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Medaris noted invitations to the Council to attend the kick-off of the "Red Ribbon Week" and "Drug Free America Week" on Monday, October 24th, 9:00 A.M. in front of the Chamber of Commerce; and the dedication of new facilities in Lithia Park. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:46 P.M. / Karen Huckins Acting City Recorder L. Gordon Medaris Mayor 10/18/88 P. 7