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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-0202 REG MINROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS Prim Street Kensington Subd. Imp. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL February 2, 1982 Having led the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Medaris called the meet- ing to order at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber on the above date. Present was Howard, Sims, Dale, Acklin, Laws and Peterson. Acklin moved to approve minutes of the regular meeting for January 19, 1982 and Laws seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. The City Administrator reviewed the petition for paving of Prim St. saying that 56.37 had signed in favor. Almquist said the street will be not over 28 ft. in width and in some places will be only 24 ft. wide. Almquist saidthe estimates came in some time ago but the footage will be less than anticipated because of the narrowness of the street. A letter from Lewis Tamney was read into the record objecting to the proposed improvement because of recently being assessed for Wiley Street improvements. Almquist said that 20% of the property owners did not respond. The Mayor opened the public hearing and no one spoke against the project. Mrs. H. R. Melick of 445 Tucker said she had opposed it but everyone else seems to want the improvements and added that she is concerned about the run-off on Wiley Street. Melick was assured that catch basins would be installed with the project. Christina Knight, 555 Prim Street spoke in favor of the improvements. The public hearing was closed and Laws moved that staff bring back the ordinance for improvement; Howard seconded the motion which passed with all AYES on voice vote. The City Administrator reviewed the two petitions requesting that Kensington Subdivision be improved with curb, gutter and paving, sewer and water lines and services etc. and reported~ the signatures represent seven owners and 8 lots of the fifteen lots included in the proposed subdivision. Almquist said on a front foot basis the pe~ons represent 56.88% of the total of 1067.92. Almquist said that some of the lots have already been improved partially and will need only paving and gutters at a cost of $51 per front foot. For the total of the various services considered the cost would be $96.60 per front foot. A letter was read into the record from Don Cowan in favor of the project. Almquist cited some opposition of the paving of Bristol Street and recommended that Council consider placing a curb to end Bristol and vacating the balance at a savings of about $6,000. Margaret Wagner spoke in favor of the improvements but is against the method used and said people are against paving a portion of Bristol. Larry Katz, owner of Lots 1700/1800 said he wants access to his lots from Bristol saying he has a septic tank permit from the County and there is room enough to build on a portion of his property. Larry Jones owner of TL 1403 favored vacating Bristol saying he never uses that part of the street saying otherwise the cost to him would be $18,000., and if not vacated he'd be responsible to maintain. Jim Wright, 1775 Bristol expressed concern about the proposal saying the assessment cost is an inequity because the subdivision is laid out with large lots and where normally the developer would be obliga- ted to have the paving done the present property owners are being charged by the front foot which is not equitable. Wright said it will cost him $8,200. 2/2/82 P. 1 Regular M~_eting Ashland City Council 2/2/82 P. 2 Kensignton Subd. P.H. cont. Strawberry Lane Sewers Dick Meister spoke in opposition to the proposal saying that he had originally signed in favor but now has decided on a different priority for the $16,000 cost. Almquist noted that with the withdrawal of Meister, there would be less than the necessary 51% of the benefitring property owners in favor. Laws moved to table; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Almquist reviewed the proposal saying that 61% of the property owners had signed in favor of the proposed sewer district and there had been no response from 39%. The cost according to Almquist would be $11.80 per foot for a total cost of $30,840.00. Almquist read a memo from Planning Director John Fregonese citing access, limited development and water supply problems which would preclude further development in the area until water and access problems are solved. Also read by Almquist was a memo from Chief King addressing the need for better access to the area and availability of adequate water in the event of a fire or other emergency in the area. King went on to make it clear that the property owners should not plan partitioning of their property based on sewer line development. Almquist reviewed a report from Engineering Consultants R. W. Beck which had been received just hours prior to the meeting and basically recommending no new development be guaranteed by a moratorium. Water pressures showed a decrease and it was anticipated from the report that by 1985 the level of PSI's would be dangerously below the safe criteria. The public hearing was opened and Karen Darling said she had origin- ally signed the petition but has questions due to the reports which were reviewed and said she would no longer be interested in assuming the obligation of the development if she cannot sell off a small lot. Darling added that she would have no further interest if a moratorium is placed on the area. Darling asked what the bond interest would be and was old the bonds go to the open market and would probably be around 10%. ~. ~ ' ~ .. Ron Skog asked for more information on pump recommendations by R. W. Beck and the City Administrator read that portion of the report for Skog. Skog complained that the City hadn't paid heed to any of his recommendations relative to pumping station etc. Ron Kelso spoke representing the Molners who own 30% of the property in the proposed district and said they are not in favor of the pro- posal because of the water and access problems. Kelso added that if the present problems can be solved, they would be in favor. He also said there should be a more equitable way to assess the property owners for the improvements. Bill Toney said if the improvements will not allow him to sell some of his acreage off, he is not in favor of the project. John Darling said that if his property is not saleable he would not be interested in the improvements either. Laws said that if we are to declare a mora- torium on building we would be obligated to come up with some kind of solution and the City is not required to provide for development of any area. Salter said you don't have to extend city services. 2/2/82 P. 2 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 2/2/82 P.3 STRAWBERRY SEWER PROPOSAL SIGN CODE REVISIONS AIR QUALITY ADV. REPORT Almquist said that a 24" line could correct part of the problem but not above Ditch Road. Ron Skog said he has no interest in being in the fire district and would be responsible for his own property. Fregonese suggested that a recommendation go to the Planning Commiss- ion for an amendment that would forbid additional partitioning and you wouldn't need a moratorium but an additional condition. Laws mentioned the access problem if Strawberry Lane were paved and said even with the 61% he had planned on voting against the proposal for that reason. David Toney said he lives below the Darlings and said he planned to buy some of his Dad's property and he can't see how the City could hold him back from developing until 1991. He said his Dad is sitting on twelve acres and he is being taxed like he has a gold mine. On question of Laws as to what would happen if he wants to build a house, Toney was told to check with the Planning Department for clarification. Laws moved to refer the issue to the Planning Commission for study of future development of area; Peter- son seconded the motion which passed unanimously with all AYES. Almquist read a memo from the Planning Commission relative to pro- posed changes in the Sign Code and asked Planning Director Fregonese to review same. Fregonese said that sign permits are now being handled by the Planning Department rather than the Building Depart- ment. Council discussed the question of repairing of nonconformance signs and to what percentage degree they would have to be damaged or at what percentage cost to repair them, it would be necessary to bring the sign into conformance. Council agreed that 50% damage cost should make it necessary to conform. Fregonese said that CPAC felt that murals should be allowed anywhere in town without advertis- ing as a type of sculpture rather than sign. Emile Cloutier asked that the matter be tabled for input from local businesses, especi- ally Banks and Laws said that he/they could conment when the amended sign code comes back as an ordinance for first reading. After some discussion on projecting signs, Dale moved that the Section 18.96.080 part 3 be deleted as it applies to projecting signs and Sims seconded the motion. Dale asked about shatterproofing of glass signs and wondered if stained glass signs could be placed behind a shatter- proof material and Fregonese said that would be allowed. Almquist said that projecting signs might be permitted only on nonarterial streets. On voice vote Sims, Laws, Acklin, Peterson and Dale voted in favor; Howard opposed. Dale moved to reduce ground signs to 40 square feet but the motion died for lack of a second. Merlyn Hough, DEQ Portland, reviewed the air conditions in the Valley and showed slides relative to the source of particulants and the order of the offending wood stoves, carbon monoxide and commercial/ industrial pollutants. Hough showed slides with detailed analysis of the problem and some recommended modifications to overcome same. Hough said that road dust creates problems especially in winter when sanding becomes necessary. Laws move that Staff review materials submitted and recommend before the first meeting in March; Acklin seconded and on voice vote passed unanimously. 2/2/82 P. 3 Regular Meeting Ashland City Council 2/2/82~F. 4 VERN CRAWFORD REQUEST Days Afield STREET PAVING CUT REQUEST 2326 Greenmeadows Way Barbara St. & Diane St. Walker Annexation T.I.D. Utilization Aircraft Fuel Tax PUBLIC FORUM Parks request for trans- fer of monies for athle- tic field Surplus Property Sims moved to place the Vern Crawford request to run a van for specific hiking trips; Howard seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Almquist reviewed the request saying the necessary clearance from PUC is attached to the request and asked Vern Crawford to elaborate on his plans. Crawford said he would use three pick-up points in the City to meet with those interested in the tour and named them as the Mark Antony, Ashland Hills Inn and Valley Entrance Motel and noted he would be meeting them on the aforementioned's property. Dennis Perkins, franchise holder of the Ashland Taxi, said he had reviewed the request and could see no conflict as long as Crawford didn't give any further service than simply picking up the clients and asked that a letter be available from Crawford confirming these intents; Peterson moved to accept Crawford proposal contingent upon his letter affirming his intention as stated; Howard seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Council discussed the request from California-Pacific National to cut a portion of Greenmeadows Way and Peterson moved to send request back asking that the cut not be made; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Staff reconnnended to deny request based on the fact that all prop- erty owners had been notified sufficiently in advance of paving and Dale moved to deny request; Howard seconded and on voice vote all AYES. Another request to cut an alley between 3rd & 4th Sts. for gas service was discussed and Howard moved for approval; Peterson seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vot. Orinance calling public hearing later on agenda. Deferred Deferred Parks Director Ken Mickelson requested a budget transfer from the Recreation Budget to Capital Outlay account. .Howar mo d place on agenda; Peterson seconded t e tion~ A ~e~er was rea~ explain- h mo on v · vo~e al~ ~s. ing there was a fund balance of $12,796.00 as of July 1, 1981 and the money will be used to develop athletic fields. Mayor Medaris read notation from the Director of Finance that as far as the budgetary accounting law is concerned, the proposal does not pre- sent a problem. Sims moved for approval; Acklin seconded and the motion passed unanimously on voice vote. Gary Nelson (Parks Comm.) noted that they are working with two proposals - one with SOSC and the other high school. City Administrator Almquist noted there was a small triangular piece of property on the corner of VanNess and North Main which the prop- erty of adjacent parcel would like to purchase and Almquist suggested that competitive bid for minimum of $250.00 be let out. Peterson moved to place on agenda; Acklin seconded and on voice vote all AYES. Peterson moved that Administration dispose of surplus prop~y~y82 P. 4 Sims seconded and on voice vote, all AYES. Regular M~eting Ashland City Council 2/2/82 F.5 ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Imp. Dist. No. 48 Granite St. Paving Walker Avenue Annex. LIAISON REPORTS ADJOURNMENT Nan E. Franklin City Recorder ~./~, ~ z ~c~ · Second reading was given by title only of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of Street Improvement Bonds for District 48 and Peter- son moved to adopt; Acklin seconded and on roll call motion passed unanimously. First reading was given an Ordinance authorizing the improvement of Granite Street from the end of existing paving South 975 feet and Eng. Tech. Olson show map to Council of area of street which would be only 20 feet wide at a cost of $34.15 per foot and Peterson moved to second reading; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. First reading was given an Ordinance setting a Public Hearing on annexation and withdrawal from Fire District #5 (Walker Annex) and Howard moved to second reading; Acklin seconded the motion which passed without opposition on roll call vote. None The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M. ~.~Go~rdon Medaris Mayor Ih