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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-0821 REG MINI~OLL CALL .~PROVAL OF MINUT;~S PUBLIC HEARING Agape Subd. Appeal MINUTES OF BOARDS, COM- MISSIOiqS & CO~xDiiTTEES P~EDESr!IIAN AWARD MINUTES OP THE REGULAII MEETING ASHD'tN~D CITY COLrNCIL August 21, 1979 Mayor Prickett led the Pledge of Allegiance and the meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. on tba above date in the Council Chambers. ~ax4s, Sims, Phelps, Ragland and Medaris were present. H~aiiton ~,~as absent~ Medaris moved to approve misutes cf the regular meeting of ~ugust 7, 1979 as submitted; Laws seconded and on roll call motion passed with- out opposition. A letter frc, m Appellant Wine was read outlining reasons for appeajinS decision by the Plannfng Commission condition to approval of subdi':~s- ion and zone variance whjctl calls for developer to improve portion street (Glendale) adjacent to subdivision. Almquist requested that notice of public hearing, mad showing subdivision, memo and staff report from Planning Commission dated August 2, 1979 and Jul7 11. minutes of the Planning Ce~raiss~on meeting of July 11, 1979 and find-. ings and orders for the Agape Subdivision. The pnbl~c hearing was opened by the Mayor and DDle Hofer, Engineer slowed map ef subdivision and explained that the people who will be purchasing ].ots in the posed subdivision would in fact be providing in, provements for the individually owned lots adjoining the development and stated this is a departure from the usual practice of propert7 o~mer paying for provemonte. Mrs. Merlin Nuss of 705 Clay Street said that her lot extends to dale in the rear and that they have no piap to subdivide their !ct r~t ]east io the near future and feels that it is not fair to ask the'n to pay for improvements they do not need at this ,time. Ed Gibson 1017 Wine says he owns 174 feet on Glendale but his house fronts cL Wine Street and feels ha has nott.]ng to gain by improve!nents proposed and does not plan to pay for sa:,,e and considers it an unjust cost tc him. Gibson said he has maintained the road and is satisfied :~itb the way it is which satisfies his needs, Mayor closed public hearir:?. Phelps expressed need for subdivi~!er to consider Bow persops arrive the subdivision and not just lets within it and agreed witb the ning Commission condition. Laws moved the subdivider b_~ required re prn<ride. paving an~ sidewalks or. Glendale but that th2 i~ropez:y tha~ has not been partitioned for development and face Glendale that be required to pay and that money be turned over to subd~vjder; seconded and Alsing suggested an assesslnent district and tc bring third party in to share in the effort. On re],]. call the motion car: with Laws, Madaris, Rag]and and Sims voti:,g ~n favor. ['hei,!: Phelps moved to adopt findings; M~daris seconded and o~ re2t, l ca! 2 . YES. R~:gland moved to accept- n~inutes o[ Commissions, CosB~ttc;e;s and Ba:~c= and Sims seconded the motion which carried on unanimous voice vote. A plaque was prosepLod Mayor Pr~ckett from the Amet-ican ~::'j-o:¢,ob' '..~ Association for pedestrian Safety ~-n the City of Ashl~ ~.:,r]~ ~ :-,r nor of A~ sa~d it was the twelftL a~.x~r~J given the City. 8/21/79 ~:. ] j~ular >!eeti~g Ashland City Counci) 8/21/79 P. 7 Nativity Scene 72-hour Parking BIKB~AYS USE 'A letter from Soroptomists International was read requesting permiss- ion to place traditional display in the Plaza during the Christmas season and Ragland moved request be granted; Medaris seconded an~ cn roll call vote the motion passed unanimously. Lirda Barr of t10 Pine Street criticized the 72~.hour parking limita- tion on vehicles left on the street saying the ordinance is not a benefit to the citizens of this community and outlined her reasons fs feeling that way ~ncluding the energy conservation concept which dis- courages the use of the automobile, the lack of off-street parking in older sections of the City, and the general nuisance of reportmn~ ~c the police department before departing on a vacation etc. Police Chief Lively outlined the process ~ich takes at least ten days befar a vehicle is towed to the impound yard and related the problem of abandoned or non-running cluttering up the streets and taking up space which is often in front of someone else'.s home. }HChael Casx7el spoke from the audience saying that his automobile had been ]mpounde( in spite of the fact that it had been moved within the period caiieo for and that although the! citation was cancelled, he still had to pay for the ~mponnd. Sims expressed concerned that both citizens felt ~h police 6epartment acted arbitrarily on cases.-He said that jf on call ing the poli~e department to give reascnable exp!anatioD as to why tk vehicle should not be towed away they felt they Were unfairly treated he would want to be notified. Bob Voris of 633 Iowa Street wonder. ed why people insist on parking in front of other person's property and feels they should be asked tc park in front of their own property. Bush Hayden said he felt the violation was fairly inexpensive compare to those found in Southern California. Barr said [hat if she has to call the Police Department tc say the car is not abandoned she does~l't feel she should have to move the Ragland expressed concern that property owners whose sidewalks have been dedicated for bikeways are responsible for their maintenance and said he had talked to people along Siskiyou Blvd. and the consensus is that they no longer benefit by the bike path and don't feel they should have the responsibility for maintenance, accidents etc. }iaver asked Alsing about tbe condition of the sidewalks in question and told that eight properties needed attention of which two have been taken care of. Mayor asked that City Attorney research liabi!~t7 of bikepath to citizen/City. Mike Altabet, representing the Jackson County Bike Committee, said that his first reaction that the bikelL~h would increase the market value of the homes on the route appalls and he would rather believe a decrease in value might result. On question as to why the bikeways are not maintained by State funds ~c~ that purpose, Ragland said that funds_made available are small and he is hopeful to be able to use those for construction and e~uggested that funds for maintenance n~y come from another source. Sims ~sid the day may come when bikers will have to share w~th roller skazera if the fad c~tches on here as it has in California. Meaar~s asked about the status of the d~srepair iD front of the Swedenburg House 8/2]/79 Pg. '~ BIKEWAYS cent. PUBLIC FORUM FIRE PREV-~NTION/I.~ED ABATEMENT LOADING ZONE ON BRIDGE STP~ET AIRPORT FUEL FACILITIES AUTO EMISSION and was told by Rod Stevens that is being repaired. Hal Offel of 590 Siskiyou Blvd., expressed dismay that bikeway funds have not been used for maintenance of the bikeways and that the property owners are apparently responsible any costs and suggested that fees for licensing should automatically be used for this purpose. Offel said that it is difficult to locate anyone interested in doing a small concrete job such as is necessary to maintain bikepath. Margaret Dodge of 600 Siskiyou toad of the constant worry of being responsible and difficulty in securing help to repair sidewalks and said the City is remiss in itts obligation to maintain the bikepath. Mike Altabet said there is.a big difference in people using sidewaY: as pedestrffans and a cyclist going over i0 mph. Mayor Prickerr said cyclists shouldn't expect paths to be smooth but should antic~- pate problems much like the driver of a vehicle. Frank Davis of 534 Siskiyou spoke of the dangers of people trying to walk the paths saying that bikes should be equipped with a horn or bell or audibly warn pedestrains of their presence so as not to alarm them as brush past them. Dodge said she had gone to both the City Administrator and Director of Public Works and did not hear back on her complaint. For the record Alsing said that he had taken the problem up with the City Attorney and that he did respond to Mrs. Dodge. Mayor Prickeft recommended a public hearing be hel~ and that Staff bring estimates of costs; Phelps seconded. Sims asked that a report as to disposi- tion of bike monies to this point. Mayor agreed and said Council should look at long range cost sharing. On roll call, all YES. Councilman Laws asked that recensideration be given the make-up of the recently expanded membership of th~ Armory Connnittee. The Mayor racommended entire Council be on the committee ~nd Parks Commission asked to participate by input. Laws mo~ed item .be pladed on the Agenda; Phelps seconded and on voice vote, all YES. Laws moved to use Mayor's approach and that previous action to expand conm~ittee be rescinded; Sims seconded and on voice vote, all YES. Phelps asked for a full report oi weed abatement policy for next meeting. A memorandum was read from Director of Public Works Alsing relative to a loading zone requested by Bob Voris on Bridge Street. Voris illustrated the loading ramp at the Salvation Army and its effect on pedestrian traffic and outlined frequency of stops for unloading etc. La~s moved to approve; Phelps seconded and on roll call all YES. Deferred to next meeting. Atmquist reported solution to emissions testing program by the {jounty ~,~ith CitT's assistaoce hy use of one City employee and one volunteer at a ~nimum cost to the City. A memorandum was read in which the procedure was outlined and Phelps moved to approve proced- ure; Sims seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call Vo~e. 8/24 Pg- 3 Ashland City Council 8/2] IZ~0L~.~D YARD LEASE REPORT MICROFILMING PROPOSAL LIQUOR LICENSES WATER SERVICE/AIRPORT PROJECT ENGINEERING TECH./SURVEYOR TRAFFIC SAFETY COM~{15SION REC0~D~NDAT I0N S FEDERAL AVIATION ADM. FUNDS CONDOMINIUM POLICY City Administrator Almquist read a memorandum reporting on progress relative to contacting Seuthern Pacific Land Company with regard to securing a long-term lease in order to convert the! use of the impound lot to parking facilities. Almquist said that he would report further results as soon as he receives SP's Station PIan, Memorandum was read £rom ?lanner Box covering costs to microfilm maps and documents ]for record safety giving costs. Medaris wondared what Jackson County does for such preservation or other government agencies and suggested this be investigated should Ashla~ld have an opportunity to share in use ot equipment. Almqu~st was asked to bring back further information as suggested. Recorder Franklin presented requests for renewals by Beau Club, Pony Express, Thrifty Drng, Vintage Inn and Ye Olde Pub and Phelps moved for approvsl with recommendation of Chief of Police Lively; Laws seconded and on roll call motion passed unanimously. A memorOndum was read relative to need for wa~er service by land owner Williams as a result of bacteria found present in a well caused by channel project at the Airport. Costs vere submitteJ and Phelps moved for approval; Medaris seconded aad on roll call th.~ motion passed unanimously. A memo was read from Director of Public Works Alsing requesting that Jim Olson be appointed as the Ashland City Surveyor as called for in RB3072. Phelps moved to appoint; Medaris seconded and on roll call, all YES. A memorandum fr~n the Traffic Safety Comnission recommending step signs be placed at.the intersection of 4th & C Streets was reao and Laws moved Staff draw resolution; Phelps seconded and on roll call motion passed unanimously. A memorandum from Alsing requesting permission to make preapplicatic for FAA program funds was read and Sims moved for approval; Medaris seconded and on roll call all YES. A memorandum from the City Administrator was read requesting policy determination from the Council on condominium projects in process, or those previously proccessed by the Planning Commission but for which no official filing had yet been made with the St~t~ Real Estate Commission. ~yor Prickett said he saw no need to review the process again since it had been concluded that appiicant~ who had gone through the CUP process were eligible to carry on, since the process had been started previous to second reading of the condominium ordinance. Almquist stated that several person~ with proposed PUDs slso contacted him requesting a determinatior~, for a CUP under the new ordinance was different from either the required PUD or old ClIP findings. Vince Oredson of 640 Prackt asked for direction as to where h~ is on his conditional use permit Regular }~eting Ashland City Council 8,L~l/79 p, GEORGE INNEXATION GREENMiADOWS WAY VACATION WATER & HEL~L~3~ VACATION PLtNNrN/G FEES TAXI CAB INCKEASE & DISCOUNT to construct 25 units in a commercial (c-l) zone. He said that findings had been established. Mayor Prickerr said that such process (CUP) would not automatically mean that it falls in the new condominium category and would have to be resubmitted, but that all would probably be approved by tile Planning Con~nission and that perhaps the time for processing could be shortened. Laws suggested that perhaps the fees could also be waived. Jack Davis reviewed the process followed with Manzanita Estates and stated that he thought he had authority to build'and sell condos before the ordinance went into effect. Davis said tblat financing for apartment houses was not available, and that the project ~uld never have been started had it not been acceptable prier to the adoption of an ordinance controlling condominiums in Ashland. Phelps mentioned the need for condo builders to consider schools available for occupants as part of the findings process because of the impact on the conm~unity. Davis explained that any delay in the process by having the burden of pro6f placed on him in resubmit- tins the application could lead to personal bandrupcies. Mayor Prickett discussed ~he problem caused by using R-3 property for R-1 use and the rental factor as regards apartments being serious in that the rents would escalate more sharply as apartments gradually disappear from the market. Almquist suggested thai pro- jects which have gone through the Planning Commission process be approved, since it would be meaningless to have each project go through the process again. Mayor closed the discussion, Laws moved to exempt condominiums in categories 1 & 2 add those for which the filing with the Real Estate Commission has already been made, and that PUSs in R-1 also be excepted; Sims seconded and on roll call, all YES. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance annexing a contiguous area to the City of Ashland (Leslie R. George, Applicant) and Phelps moved for adoption; Laws seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote.. An ordinance was given second reading by title only to vacate portion of Greenmeadows Way and Phelps moved to adopt; Medaris seconded and on roll call motion passed unanimously. First reading was given an ordinance vacating an alley between WateT and Helman Streets west of Hersey as applied for by Fred Roberrs. Phelps moved to second reading and Medaris seconded. On roll call, motion passed unanimously. The City Administrator read a letter from Edwin Chapman in which be criticized the proposed fee increases relative to Planning savin~ that the costs will discourage people from trying to improve their homes and that in the event that persons are building for rental or sale, they will just pass the costs on the to consumer~ to cause increasing in housing costs. Medaris moved to defer to next Cauzci] meeting; Sims seconded and on roll call Phelps, Sims and >Ied~ris voted YES. Laws opposed. The City Administrator read a letter from the Senior Board rect~n~en~ ing that Council approve 5¢ per ticket increase ~or the taxi dis- 8121/79 ..~leJ, 7,~_!~ljr }If~tir~g Ashland City Cou~cil 8/21/79 P~ TAX! DISCOUNT RESOLUTION cont. discount progrsm and a 5¢ increase in the discount would be offered by the Ashland Taxi Company. The resolution was read with the above commitments and Laws moved for adoption; Phelps seconded and on roll call the motion passed unanimously. PL~{ING CObSIISSION APPT. Laws moved to delay until the next meeting in order that members can discuss appointment with the candidate, Christian Apenes; Phelps seconded and on roll, motion passed unanimously. FIRE CHIEF SELECTION PANEL A memorandum from the Mayor was read recommending appointment of Laws, Corliss, Dancer, Kay and Hughes to the selection committee for Fire Chief with Bill Robinson and Buzz Heard of the Fire Dept. to sit in. Medaris so moved; Phelps seconded and on voice vote, all YES~' DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS E.I.S. MEETING Laws moved to accept departmental reports for month of July 1979, Medaris seconded and on roll call, all YES. Almquist announced that a meeting would be held on Thursday even- ing at Ashland High School at 7:30 P.M. to review the EnvironmenTal Impact Statement for water resources ~n the City of Ashland~ as it pertains to the Ashland Watershed Study. All members were requeste~ to attend. ADJOUR~IENT The meeting adjourned at 30:30 P.M. ~.~an E. ~rankiin City Recorder y L.P~ickett Mayor