HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-0724 ADJOURNEDMinutes of Adjourned Meeting
Ashland City Council
July 24, 1979
ORDINANCE:
CONDOMINI[tMS
The meeting was held at 7:25 p.m. on the above date at
Room 317, SOSC Stevenson Union. Present were Council-
members Phelps, Sims, Ragland, Medaris and Laws.
Mayor Prickett and Councilmember Hamilton was absent.
Chairman Ragland called the meeting to order and asked
for the second reading by title only of an ordinance
requiring the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for
the construction or conversion of condominiums. Several
people in the audience asked to speak prior to the
reading.
Vincent Oredson, Building Contractor, spoke in opposition
of the ordinance saying he felt it would be hard to
administer and would also be a burden on the builder.
Oredson said it would be extremely difficult for a
builder to address public need, etc.
Councilman Sims said the intent of ordinance was directed
to protect students and low income people. When apart-
ments are turned into condominiumsit causes higher rent
in the fewer apartments available, Sims explained.
Jack Davis, Attorney, also spoke in opposition to the
ordinance and said he was a specialist in the field of
designing condominions and feels there is a need in
Ashland for this concept. Davis said condos are less
expensive than a regular home, easier to maintain and
there is a safety factor living in a multi-family
situation.
John Zupan, Broker, spoke opposing the ordinance. He
noted that LCDC has set goals for local governments to
follow concerning condominiur~s and feels there is a
definite need.
Leo Zupan, Broker, said he is in favor of ordinance
except not in favor of conditional use. The ordinance
should be directed at conversions and suggested that
more land be designated R-3.
Councilman Laws explained that there is only a limited
amount of R-3 land available and the use of R-3 for
condos will increase the cost of rentals. He said
there is not a free market for R-3 land in Ashland and
it is being regulated for the best interest of the
people of Ashland.
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FINDINGS OF FACT
YOUTH HOSTEL
MURAL:
ADJOURNMENT
City Administrator gave second reading by title only.
Medaris moved to delete CUP requirement, motion died
for lack of second. Laws movedto adopt., PhelDs seconded
the motion which passed with Phelps, Sims, Ragland and
Laws voting in favor, Medaris opposed.
Phelps moved to adopt findings-of-fact relative to the
granting of a Conditional Use Permit to establish a
Youth Hostel at 421 Walker Ave., Sims second. Medaris
said he wondered if legally Phelps could make motion
since he didn't vote on the original approval. After a
short discussion, Phelps withdrew his motion, Sims with-
drew second. Sims moved to adopt findings, Laws second
Medaris said he could not support the Youth Hostel in
this location. He noted that the area is zoned R-1 and
this type of use is illegal, also he stated the building
was not a public building but a residence owned by SOSC.
Medaris said the findings do not show that there would
be no adverse effect on the neighborhood and public
need has not been established so the findings should
not be approved. Laws said there was no conflict of
interest and felt Phelps could make motion and vote.
On roll call vote motion to adopt findings passed with
Phelps, Sims, Ragland and Laws voting yes, Medaris no.
Ragland asked that council reconsider earlier action and
allow Brian Freeman to complete a mural that he is
painting on a wall on Water Street. Ragland explained
that Freeman had taken proper steps and received
permission from the City prior to starting the painting.
Phelps moved for City to accept mural, Sims seconded.
Motion passed with all in favor.
Meeting adjourned to a study session at 8:00 p.m.
Nan E. Franklin - Recorder
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