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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-0801 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 1, 1978 ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES ZONE CHANGE NO. 54 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ASHLAND HILLS INC. PROPOSED ORDINANCE HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS Chairman McCannon called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:30 p.m. in the English Lecture Hall, Ashland Senior High School on the above date. Council members Ragland, Laws and Hamilton were present. Councilman Phelps was noted as absent. Mayor Prickett arrived during roll call and Councilman Drescher arrived at 8:00 p.m. Ragland moved that minutes of regular meeting and executive meeting of July 18, 1978 be approved and placed on file; Hamilton seconded and on voice vote the motion passed unanimously. Chairman McCannon reports the zone change is on.38 acres of property on Highway 66 near East Main. City Administrator Almquist asked that the staff report dated July 12,v~~, regarding request and the ~ noticE showing map of the area in guestion an~ ~dvertising the meeting, be made part of the record. Almquist said this is a small parcel completely surrounded by the Motel development and Highway 66, it is the Gettling property, approximately 1/3 acre. Richard Cottle, attorney for the Ashland Hills Inc., spoke concerning the property stating that after it was purchased it was too late to go back and re-zone it at that time although there was time to have it annexed without any delay in the construction. At this time they are asking to get it re-zoned to C-1 which is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan. The conditional use is to allow it to be used as a parking lot for a motel. Cottle said he feels the public need has been established and there would be no adverse effect on the area. There was no response against the zone change. McCannon said he saw no reason for any objection and made a motion to approve; Hamilton seconded. On roll call vote motion passed with all in favor. Almquist called attention to the proposal and read the report from the Planning Commission. There was no response from the audience either for or against the proposed Ordinance. Director of Planning, Richard Box said the proposal was initiated by staff as a result of observing inconsistencies. Box said some of the requirements for people working out of their homes are somewhat excessive. Page 1, 8/1/78 MINUTES OF BOARDS, CO~hMISSIONS, ETC. PUBLIC FORUM APPOINTMENTS RESCUE 9 FUND Mayor Prickett would like to see a review procedure. Box said there is no review procedure at this time. A short discussion followed when McCannon asked if a business license would be required and Almquist reported that there would be. The first reading of the Ordinance to be later in the meeting. Ragland moved to accept Minutes of Boards, Commissions and Committees; Hamilton seconded and on roll call vote, all YES. John Evie representing the Oregon Shakespearean Festival asked for support on an application to EDA for assistance on the building project. Ragland moved to place item on agenda; Hamilton seconded and passed unanimously on voice vote. Ragland moved to send a letter in support of request; Hamilton seconded and on roll call, all YES. Administrator Almquist presented a memo from Public Works Director regarding street excavation on weekend of July 29. A hole appeared in pavement on Church Street near North Main. There was a problem with the sanitary sewer and street excavation was made to repair. The information is being related to Council because Church Street is under a 5 year Moratorium. Mayor Prickett asked Councilman Ragland and Phelps to serve on the newly formed Planning Study Group. Mayor Prickett asked council to consider Rod Stevens and Ron Bartley to fill two vacancies on the Airport Committee. Decision will be delayed until the next Council meeting. Administrator Almquist read a memo from Director of Finance Nelson and Fire Chief Larry Drager requesting that the Rescue 9 Fund be turned over to the City for administration. The donation would be line item within the Capital Improvements. Mayor Prickett asked if there was a memo from the people currently administering the fund, requesting turning the fund over to the City. Prickett reported that he has had several calls from people concerning this and feels there should be a written request before any change is made. Fire Chief Drager said it appears the Chief is responsible for the fund with the book keeping being done by Marge Davis and the expenditures approved by Wilbur Strait. Drager said as far as he knows there has been no formal delegation of responsibilities for the fund. Prickeft recommended to leave the fund as is unless there is a request in writing from the people who manage it. Almquist said he feels the City should not have custody of the funds unless it goes through the accounting process. Discussion followed on Page 2, 8/1/78 LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED ANNEXATION ASHLAND HILLS HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING APPROPRIATIONS ADJOURNMENT / RecordEr the banking of the funds and the expenditures from the fund. Bob Hudson from the audience spoke against transferring the funds, saying people would hesitate to donate if the money was transferred. Hamilton moved to leave the fund as is; Ragland seconded. Passed unanimously on roll call vote. Fifteen yearly liquor license renewal applications and a new dispenser's license - Class A for Jazmin's, Blue Note Ent, Inc. 180 C Street was submitted. Chief Hays recommended approval. McCannon moved to approve; Ragland seconded and on roll call all members voted YES. Second reading by title only was given an ordinance amending the Zone Ordinance relative to rear yard set- backs in single family residential zones. Laws moved to adopt; Ragland seconded and on roll call passed unanimously. First reading was given an ordinance dispensing with an election within the City of Ashland on the question of a proposed annexation and setting the time and place for a public hearing. Ragland moved to second reading; McCannon seconded and on roll call, all YES. First reading was given an ordinance repealing Chapter 18.55 of the Ashland Municipal Code relating to Home Occupation Permits. Amending section 18.08.230 defining "Home Occupation" and adding definitions. McCannon moved to second reading; Ragland seconded and on roll call vote passed unanimously. First reading was given an ordinance amending Chapter 4.24 of the Ashland Municipal Code by adding Recreational Vehicle Parks. Laws moved to second reading; Hamilton seconded on roll call vote, passed with all YES. Resolution Transferring Appropriations Within Funds 1978-79 was deferred until August 15, 1978 Council meeting. Resolution Transferring Appropriations Within Funds 1977-78 was read by Almquist. Ragland moved to adopt, Drescher seconded, passed unanimously on roll call vote. Meeting adjourned a~. ~ Page 3, 8/1/78