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Home My WebLink About1987-0217 REG MINROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES PHYSICAL & ENVIORNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS PUBLIC HEARING SUSAN LANE IMPROVEMENTS (continued from previous mee~_ing) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL February 17, 1987 Mayor 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, Bennett, Acklin, Laws and Arnold were present. Reid asked that the minutes on page one relative to the golf course expansion be corrected to read that she asked Planning Director Fregonese to include percentage figures for green fees and an itemized list of equipment to be purchased from Lessee~ Reid also asked that correction be made on page 4 to read that the resolution be postponed for conclusion of negotiations regarding "equipment and green fees" with Lessee. Bennett moved to approve minutes as corrected; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote° Director of Community Development Fregonese reviewed the history of the Physical Constraints Ordinance and the need for many amendments to the original document to regulate development in environmentally and geologically sensitive areas and to review major earth removal or filling projects to preclude filling or culverting of creeks. Fregonese noted that filling and compaction of earth around trees had destroyed them and destroyed vegetation and the natural amenities of a free flowing creek. Fregonese showed the various affected creeks in the City on the map where in some cases they were partially culverted. Fregonese noted that the Planning Commission is not relying on the Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplain maps but considers the evidence of flooding on a historical pattern basis also. At this time County Commissioner Golden was given the opportunity to invite the cooperation between the City and County in an effort for each agency to achieve the best possible arrangement for the citizens of this area. At this point the Mayor opened the public hearing on the Physical and Environmental Constraints ordinance and there being no comment from the audience, the public hearing was closed. Fregonese was asked to make changes suggested during discussion of Council and to bring the ordinance back° Director of Public Works Alsing reviewed the design proposed by the property owners abutting Susan Lane and indicated the hammerheads used on Dogwood Way and Lisa Lane are not comparable because Dogwood was installed on private property and Lisa Lane had insufficient area on which to use a cul de sac. Alsing said he prepared a plat showing the proposal presented by the property owners showing parking places on the "T" of the hammerhead for only 80 feet and it would actually require 96 feet to provide for 4 parking spaces across the end. ......... continued 2/17/87 po 1 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 2/17/8.7 P. 2 SUSAN LANE conto EXECUTIVE SESSION Alsing said the hammerhead design would be more expensive because of the necessity for pipe and catch basins for drainage at a cost of about $2,700. Alsing said he reviewed previous actions and learned that prior to the first land division in 1978, Susan Lane was an alley and when the first minor land partition was proposed, the same things were dis- cussed then as are being discussed now. Alsing noted that the MLP was approved by the Planning Commission with a cul de sac at that time for the same reasons it is being recommended now. Alsing said that the matter was appealed to the City Council and the Council affirmed conditions including an 80 foot cul de sac° He added that each property owner had dedicated the necessary right of way as planning actions occurred. Alsing said that the present standards have been developed over a period of ti~, and he doesn't find there are any unusual con 't'ons/~ecommende that Lane d~ x d Susan be developed as originally proposed, The public hearing was opened. Doug Cheney, 335 High Street said the property owners prefer a hammerhead design and suggested adding an extra ten feet to provide for parking on the westerly end. Reid noted that the owners of tax lots 7500 and 8200 stated their preference for a cul de sac, and that Cheney is not adjacent to the cul de sac proposed. McVay said she does abut the cul de sac. Acklin pointed out that parking on the end would block access to tax lots 8200 and 7500 and would require those owners to extend their driveways at extra expense° The public hearing closed, Afther further discussion, Laws moved to accept Public Works Director's #2 design of the smaller cul de sac; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Council discussed different methods of assessment to make the proposal more equitable than the usual front footage formula° Arnold moved to approve a formula using 50% area and 50% front footage; Bennett seconded the motion which passed with Reid, Bennett~ Acklin~ Laws and Arnold voting in favor. Elerath opposed. The ordinance calling for improvements of Susan Lane was given second reading and Acklin moved to adopt; Arnold seconded the motion. On roll call vote the motion passed unanimously (Refo Ord. #2414). Council expressed appreciation to the property owners on their efforts° At 9:20 P.M., Council adjourned to executive session based on ORS 192660(1)(h) to address letter received from Mr. & Mrs. Philip Thormahlen of a litigious nature. The regular meeting continued at 9:35 P.M. with Laws presiding for the Mayor who departed at this point. 2/17/87 P. 2 . Rqgt,!~r ,~eering Ashland City Council 2/17j_8_.7 P. 3 TRAFFIC SAFETY REC. I~IQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS AIRPORT LEASE P[!BL]C FORUM ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS CATV SYSTEM FRANCHISE SUSAN LANE IMPROVEMENTS L.I.D. No. 57 BUILDING INSPECTOR COMPENSATION A memo from the Director of Public Works with recommendations from the Traffic Safety Commission relative to "No Parking" signs on each side of the driveways at 251 and 255 Maple and "Handicapped Parking Only" on the last parking space on the West side of Palm were considered. Acklin moved to approve; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Police Chief Lively recommended liquor license renewal endorse- ments and Acklin so moved; Elerath seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Council discussed the merits of the Airport Lease proposal as presented by the Airport Commission. Director of Public Works Alsing noted the lease is for a five year period rather than the 20-year lease expiring and said there would be bids accepted for the position of Fixed Base Operator and that several persons have expressed an interest in the operation. Bill Knowles reviewed details of the lease and Ron Bartley was also present on the matter. Reid moved to approve lease sub- ject to approval of City Attorney Salter; Elerath seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. No comment. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance approving the transfer of CATV system franchise to Cooke CableVision, Inc. Reid expressed interest in having the new franchisee cooperate in the effort to establish the public access channel being planned for Southern Oregon at SOSC. Council agreed on the need for this capacity being made available. Arnold moved to adopt; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. (Refo Ord. #2415) Adopted after public hearing on the subject earlier on the agenda~ (Refo Ord. #2414) First reading was given an ordinance levying assessments in Local Improvement District No. 57, and declaring an emergency and Acklin moved to second reading; Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Removed from agenda by the City Administrator. 2/17/87 P. 3 Regul~ Meeting Ashland City Council 2/17/87.E. 4 Travelers' A~d Program Go]den Spike Centennial ADJOURNMENT Police Chief Lively reviewed the Travelers' Aid Program noting that funds were being made available for travelers stranded without gasoline/food money and in the absence of having accom- modations for overnight purposes, Lively said they give them enough money to get on their way. Lively said the fund is made up of donations from churches, service clubs and the Salvation Army and the time consumed for the work is negligible. Acklin noted she is working on the Golden Spike festivities for Ashland and invited assistance by interested members of the City Council and citizens. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Nan E~ Franklin City Recorder Mayor 2/17/87 P. 4