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BARBARA CHRISTENSEN
CITY RECORDER
Imoortant: Any citizen attending council meetings may speak on any item on the
agenda, unless it is the subject of a public hearing which has been closed. If you
wish to speak, please fill out the Speaker Request form located near the
entrance to the Council Chambers. The chair will recognize you and inform you
as to the amount of time allotted to you. The time granted will be dependent to
some extent on the nature of the item under discussion, the number of people who
wish to be heard, and the length of the agenda.
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
December 17,1996
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 7:00 p.m., Civic Center Council Chambers.
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting minutes of December 3, 1996.
IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS:
1. Presentation of Community Attitude Survey by Western Attitudes, Inc.
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V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS from December 3, 1996:
1. Oral report of City Attorney on A.DA issues relative to Highway 66
sidewalk repairs,
2. Request from Lester Zimmerlee, 250 Clay Street, for water connection
outside of City Limits.
3. First reading by title only of "An Ordinance Replacing Chapter 18.106 of the
Ashland Municipal Code in Order to Modify Approval Standards for
Annexations. "
~ $econd re . by title only of "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.20 of
e AMc relating to Systems Development Charges."
.E' Reading by title only of "A Resolution directing the City Administrator to
give notice to owners to repair sidewalks on Siskiyou Blvd., Oak Block (Old
Armory), Lincoln School, and Triangle Park; or charge such owners if City
makes repairs."
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of boards, commissions, and committees.
2, Monthly Departmental Reports - November, 1996.
3. City Administrator's Monthly Report - November, 1996.
4. Letter from Ashland Sanitary & Recycling Services concerning closure of
jffvalley View Landfill effective January 1,1997.
. Authorization for Mayor and Recorder to sign agreements with ODOT for
Sherman Street and Central Ashland Multimodal Path.
6. Memo from City Administrator regarding Council goal-setting on January
17-18, 1997.
7. Memo from the City Attorney concerning litigation between Thierolf and
City of Ashland, LUBA No. 96-011 and LUBA No. 96-022.
8. Confirmation of Mayor's appointment of Russell Rickert to Bicycle
Commission.
9. Acceptance of Annual Audit for 1995-96.
VII. PUBLIC HEARIN ony limited to 5 minutes per speaker. All hearings
must conclude 9:30 . or be continued to a subsequent meeting).
1. Adoption t .ransportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Request for Outline Plan approval for a seven lot subdivision under the
Performance Standards Option located at 25 Westwood Street.
3. Adoption of an increase in the Transportation Utility Fee to establish an
"Arterial Street Assistance Account" (37~) and to restore 15-30 minute bus
service (67~).
4. Proposal from RVTD for Restoration of Service.
VIII. PUBLIC FORUM: Business from the audience not included on the agenda.
(Umited to 5 minutes per speaker and 15 minutes total.)
IX. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
1. Report from Park Director and City Administrator on cost of alternative
water for Oak Knoll Meadows Pond/Oak Knoll Golf Course irrigation.
2. Election of Budget Committee members (2).
X. ORDINANCES. RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS:
1. Reading by title only of "A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing in the
Formation of a Local Improvement District on Orange Avenue from Helman
to Laurel Streets" for January 21, 1997.
XI. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
XII. ADJOURNMENT
(Reminder: No Council Study Session tomorrow)
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MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
December 3, 1996
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE .
Mayor Golden called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., Civic Center Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Councilors Laws, Reid, Hauck, Hagen, Wheeldon and Thompson were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular meeting of November 19, 1996 were approved with the
following amendments; page 2, 1st paragraph, 2nd line should read "whether that would in
effect change..."; page 2, 9th paragraph, 4th line should read "containing undevelopable
areas, i.e. wetlands, floodplains, etc., the developer will exclude.... "; page 5, 1st paragraph,
I st line should read Councilor Reid stressed there is a responsibility to serve neighbors as
well as city residents with city services....; same paragraph last line should include "even if
not in city limits. "
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS
1. Presentation of plaque to Marty Burns by Mayor Golden in recognition of 25
years' service.
Mayor Golden recognized Marty Burns for 25 years of service.
2. Mayor's Proclamation of "10th Annual Christmas Tree Recycle Day".
Mayor Golden read proclamation proclaiming January 4, 1997 as "Ch'ristmas Tree Recycle
Day in Ashland".
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of boards, commissions, and committees.
2. Monthly Departmental Reports - November, 1996.
3. Appointment of Paul Nolte as Judge Pro-tem for December 28, 1996.
4. Memo from Assistant City Engineer regarding extension of notice period of water
well at Oak Knoll Meadows to January 3, 1997.
Councilors Hauck/Hagen m/s to approve consent agenda. Voice vote: all A YES. Motion
passed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
'1. "Citizen/Board and Commission members input on 96-97 council goals not
previously submitted in writing.
City Administrator Brian Almquist noted that Council goal setting session will take place in
late January. Summary of individual citizen responses were previously submitted to council.
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2. Recommended changes to LID policies and establishment of Arterial Street
Assistance Account.
City Administrator Brian Almquist read report submitted by the committee members
Councilor Laws, Wheeldon and Hagen. It was recommended that a public hearing be held to
consider the adoption of proposed changes.
Proposed recommendations included: 1) Modify our current policy on land use approvals to
require that instead of requiring an agreement for future improvements, that the developer:
(a) prepay the estimated amount of the required improvements, and pre-sign in favor of the
formation of an LID; or (b) at the option of the city, require the developer to install a full
half-street abutting the property; (c) establish the average cost of a residential street at
$135.00 per lineal foot, to be adjusted annually by the Engineering News Records (ENR)
index of construction costs; (d) adopt a policy for unusual street conditions that allow a
supplemental assessment in an LID whenever the actual cost exceeds 10% of the average cost
in (c) above; 2) Direct the City Recorder to prominently include the total estimated cost of
future street improvements on any lien search for a property on which a pre-paving
agreement was previously required; 3) Establish an "Arterial Street Assistance Account" to
cover the extraordinary costs on arterial and collector streets, as follows: -(a) commit to city
participation of costs in excess of the average cost of a residential street, independent of any
other County, State of Federal assistance; (b) pay for the following excess costs on arterial
or collector streets: (1) extra pavement width or depth; (2) extra sidewalk width; (3) oversize
storm drains serving more than the project area; (4) up to 50% of the cost of traffic calming
measures; (5) additional street lighting or signage; (c) increase the Transportation Utility fee
by $50,000 and earmark these funds for a new "Arterial Street Assistance Account." This
would add 37 cents monthly to a single family residential account; (d) establish a policy that
senior citizens over 65 and disabled persons, with a household income of less than $30,000
may defer assessment payments of up to $25,000 until the property is sold or transferred. A
lien would be recorded against the property.
Councilor Wheeldon commented on the $30,000 sidewalk fund that is available to residential
neighborhoods to use toward building sidewalks. Wheeldon suggested doing away with
current policy, which is 25 % of the cost up to $30,000 both in normal circumstance and
arterial circumstance and letting the $30,000 be spent regardless of the percentage, or apply
it to the arterial. Feels this ~ould further encourage and help this activity. . ". 1.
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Council general discussion regarding the pros and cons of pre-payment requirement. vUl--
Concerns were raised regarding how this would effect property owners. Council discussion
of the benefit by having pre-payment, which may encourage improvement.
PUBLIC HEARING OPEN: 7:40 p.m.
Zach Brombacher/I370 Tolman Crk Rd/Spoke regarding how there does not seem to be a
method that allows the property owner to have a say in how the LID is formed. Read
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statement on his opinion. Feels there needs to be a fairer way in dealing with Local
Improvement Districts between residents and business owners. Does not feel property
owners should be forced to be a part of an LID.
Ron Tburner/1170 Bellview/Read statement on his opinion of the proposed LID policy.
Made suggestions of changes and additions to proposed LID policy. Commented that
proposed policy does not include properties that do not benefit by improvement but are
included in the LID. Felt there needs to be a legitimate formula in establishing an LID.
Gave example of how subdivisions are not approved until after an LID is formed to meet
improvement requirements and then how property owners outside the subdivision are
effected.
Kindler Stout/130 Orange St/Submitted letter which was read into the record by Mayor
Golden. Commented on LID formed on Orange Avenue. Does not feel proposed policy
deals witll problems that surfaced with the Orange Avenue LID.
Meg Brown/385 Strawberry Lane/In favor of pre-paving and pre-payment with a time limit
attached. Felt that pre-signing is like getting your cake first. Those property owners that
did sign in favor have an obligation to pay when the LID is formed.
Marie Ireland/PO Box 652/Questioned how other cities handled LOcal Improvement
Districts. Mayor Golden gave examples of other formulas used by other cities. Commented
on frustration of selling property and if an LID is formed, how it would make it very
difficult for them.
Jim Dietz/8I8 Tohnan Crk Rd/Feels the proposed policy did not address the concerns that
residents had with the past proposed Tolman Creek LID. Felt the policy should address
safety issues and include citizen input of why LID is being formed. Stated that just because
State law allows you do to something, doesn't mean it needs to be done.
Frank d'Entremont/975 Tohnan Crk Rd/Not in favor of LID's and has been forced in the
past to be part of an LID. Commented on conflict of information with the Engineering
Department.
Cynthia Martinl1355 E. Main/Questioned where road tax dollars is spent. Commented on
how her property is landlocked by city property. Stated that forming an LID would be an
extreme hardship on her family.
Bob Taber/233 Fourth/Questions who pays for what in our city in regards to road
maintenance, etc. Commented on growth and how it effects the citizens of Ashland. Feels
that the city should be responsible for the additional cost associated with growth. Not in
favor of LID.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 8:35 p.m.
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Finance Director, Jill Turner explained to council that it would require specific software to
establish a system that could be used when pre-payment service is offered. Turner felt there
would be difficulties surrounding pre-payment accounts.
Councilor Laws explained that the intent of the proposal by the committee would be that pre-
payment would be an option that could be used by those that felt it would work best for
them. These pre-payments could be accounted for with monies put into the general
investment pool and interest applied accordingly.
It was suggested that concerns and ideas presented at the public hearing and by council be
brought back to the committee for further study.
Council discussed moving forward on portions of the proposed policy that there was
agreement. There was agreement that the policy be dealt with has a whole rather than in
pieces. Committee will meet again to discuss and deal with all that was brought forward and
bring back to council for further public hearing and discussion.
Councilors Laws/Reid m/s to refer issue back to committee. Voice vote: all AYES.
Motion passed.
3. Adoption of the N. Mountain Neighborhood Plan, including comprehensive plan
map and zone changes, Physical and Environmental Ordinance amendment,
adoption of specific development standards and guidelines, NM zoning ordinance,
and adoption of local street plan.
Planning Director John McLaughlin presented the North Mountain Neighborhood Plan and
commented on the history and progress made by plan through this process. The
neighborhood plan is a multi-faceted process, incorporating many different issues into one
process. Primary features would include unified neighborhood design, floodplain/greenway
preservation, mixed-use housing types and hierarchical street pattern and design.
Property owners benefit with increased development opportunities, predictable development
patterns and "easier" land use process. Community benefits from predictable development
patterns, greenway/floodplain. preservations, improved street net-work/neighborhood
connections, "quality" neighborhood amenities and efficient use of serviced land within the
city limits - no annexations.
Staff recommends approval of the neighborhood plan in its entirety.
Councilor Thompson questioned how this plan would provide additional pedestrian/bikeway
paths into town. McLaughlin explained that this was addressed in the plan.
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PUBLIC HEARING OPEN: 9:02 p.m.
Bob Taber/l08 Fifth/Voiced concern with additional car trips which would be a tremendous
burden on the city. Does not feel plan should be approved without a committed bus service
to and from the project. Feels now is the time to question the costs involved with the
proposed growth which would be experienced with this plan.
Kelly Quinn/90S N. Mountain/Concerned that property owners were not given the specifics
so that questions could be answered or explained. Concerns raised regarding the amount of
density and how this plan would personally effect property owners in what they could or
could not do. Made suggestions on changes to the plan.
Ron Roth/6950 Old Hwy 99S/Felt this was an unique opportunity for a neighborhood to
plan. Suggested that water from Talent Irrigation be made available to this neighborhood.
Questioned if city treated water should be used for irrigation purposes.
Offered his services in facilitating.
Evan Archerd/120 N. Second/Commented on his experience with a process that worked.
Felt that out of this process, came greater benefits, that was enjoyed by all. Commented that
the intent of the plan is to make a wonderful area.
Larry Medinger/1160 Oak Street/Commented on state law which requires subdividers to
sell water rights for developments with less than 5 acres. Shared his experience with nD
and how they were willing to work.with property owners and dealing with the state law.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 9:25 p.m.
Planning Director McLaughlin explained that there is flexibility in density through the
proposed ordinance. McLaughlin stated he would be glad to have further discussion with the
neighborhood to address concerns and answer questions. It was suggested that there be
another neighborhood meeting before the ordinance comes before the council for first
reading. McLaughlin commented on future connections in the design of the plan which deals
with transportation issues. .
Councilors Reid/Hauck mls to approve plan and place on agenda for first reading of
ordinance. Discussion: Discussion by council regarding size of lots and how it would be
addressed. Comment by council regarding concerns raised about growth and the cost
associated with growth. It was clarified that this is a concern that the city is aware of and is
currently trying to deal with this through the System Development Charges. Councilor
Thompson did not approve of.plan because he felt it did not address adequate transportation
issues. Council commented that future bus services is likely. Comments that the alternative
to the plan would be, to have the area developed piece meal. Roll Call Vote: Laws, Hauck,
Wheeldon, Reid, Hagen, YES; Thompson, NO. Motion passed: 5-1.
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PUBLIC FORUM
Heide Brown/385 Strawberry Lane; Nick Hersbman/575 Nyla Lane; Nathan Majeski/667
Normal Avenue/Presented proposed bike plan where bikes could be placed in areas around
the city and could be used by all. Commented 'on alternative methods oftranspottation"and
how this would be a community building program. Would provide additional bike racks,
encourage bike safety. The needs associated with the program is storage and maintenance.
Students were invited to attend the TPAC meeting which is focusing on alternative methods
of transportation and bicycle parking.
Chris Skrepetos/4424 Hwy 66/Subrnitted letter to council and asked direction on status of
Oak Knoll well issue. Requests that the city reconsider and withdraw its request for the
proposed well. Suggests a possible public hearing on December 17th if council does not
wish to withdraw the request.
Council decision to put this item on the agenda for the December 17th meeting.
Councilors Hagen/Reid mls to continue past 10 p.m. Voice vote: all AYES. Motion
passed.
Zach Brombacker/1370 Tolman Creek RdlMade comments regarding improvement on
Tolman Creek Road and who owns or maintains Tolman Creek Road. Questioned who is
responsible for the improvement or plan for Ashland Street and who takes over the
maintenance of Ashland Street once the improvement is done. Councilor Laws explained the
process involved to this date for the improvement of Ashland Street. It was explained that
the county and the state has approached the city in taking over roads for maintenance.
Pete Seda/1257 Siskiyou #224/RepresentingNorth Urban Forestry and is requesting funds
for their budget. Is need of dedicated funding for surrounding northern urban forestry. It
" was suggested and agreed that this could be added to the list of council goals for discussion
and addressed under council goals.
JoAnne Eggers/221 Granite/Spoke regarding the North Mountain Neighborhood and water.
Felt that creek water be incorporated into the North Mountain Neighborhood plan, felt-
strongly about keeping ashland water in ashland creek.
Councilors Laws/Hauck mls to suspend the rules and take up item #5 under
Ordinances, Resolutions and Contracts, item #5. Voice vote: all A YES. Motion passed.
ORDINANCES. RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS
5. Reading by title only of "a Resolution Declaring the Canvass of the Vote" and the
Mayor's Proclamation for Election of November 5, 1996.
Councilors Hauck/Hagen mls to approve Resolution # 96-48. Roll Call Vote:
Wheeldon, Thompson, Laws, Reid, Hauck and Hagen, YES. Motion passed.
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UNFINtSHED BUSINESS
1. Report from Council Committee regarding sidewalk repair/tree replacement
(Councilor Laws, Mayor Golden, Rick Landt).
Presentation by Rick Landt on solutions and recommendations for Ashland Street trees and
sidewalks included the following; 1) Council initiate a public process to implement Ashland
Street plan within three years; 2) Plant stockpiled trees of diverse species behind existing
sidewalks where tree easements have been obtained; 3) Continue pursuit of sidewalk
easements in lieu of tree easements; 4) Publicly acknowledge property owners who have
granted easements; 5) Periodically prune back tree at intersection of Ashland Street and
Siskiyou Blvd.; 6) Remove recommended trees at various placed after they have gone
dormant; and 8) Remove heaved sidewalk panels and brick around all other Phase I trees.
The presentation was summarized that this interim solution will not bring all the facilities
into conformance with ADA standards, it will provide a safer pedestrian passageway while
the ultimate Ashland Street plan is being deliberated. The proposal is more labor intensive
and costly than the previously approved concept, but would result in the removal of only 19
trees versus 57 earmarked for Phase I.
City Attorney Paul Nolte stated that the city is obligated to bring all facilities including
walkways within a reasonable amount of time to ADA requirements. Cannot spend money to
alter sidewalks that will not comply with ADA requirements. If sidewalks are touched, at a
minimum, it is required that the sidewalks meet ADA requirements.
Landt stated that he felt there was ways to work with ADA and conclude this in a way that
provides for an interim safe passage for pedestrians and meet ADA along with protecting the
trees. Council agreed that further checking should be done and the project could begin with
the removal of the trees identified in the presentation.
Robert Tolman representing Oregon Department of Transportation spoke regarding ADA
requirements and the issue of liability. Commented that both the city and ODOT are liable
in this situation, feels that the ADA is a secondary compliance in relation to the liability
issue surrounding the pedestrian access. Tolman is the person responsible for initiating the
Ashland Street process and has questions regarding the proposed plan. Tolman was invited
back to another council meeting where time would be available for further discussion.
NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1. Request from Lester Zimmerlee, 250 Clay Street, for water connection outside of
the city limits.
No time allowed, to be placed on future agenda.
2. Receipt of recommendation for Sluicing Alternatives Committee with comments
by Montgomery-Watson Engineers.
No time allowed, to be placed on future agenda.
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ORDINANCES. RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS
1. First reading by title only of "an Ordinance Replacing Chapter 18.106 of the
AsWand Municipal Code in Order to Modify Approval Standards for
Annexations. "
No time allowed, to be placed on future agenda.
2. First reading by title only of "an Ordinance Granting to AT&T, its successors,
assigns, lessees and agents, the right, privilege, authority and franchise to
construct, operate, maintain, replace and remove such communications
equipment as may, from time to time, be required, consisting of underground
cables, wires, conduits, manholes, drains, splicing boxes, surface 10catiOli
markers and other facilities for similar uses, in, upon, over, under, along, across
and through the franchise area for the purpose of operating as a carrier of long
distance telecommunications traffic."
No time allowed, to be placed on future agenda.
3. Second reading by title only of "an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.20 of the
AMC relating to Systems Development Charges."
No time allowed, to be placed on future agenda.
4. Reading by title only of "a Resolution directing the City Administration to give
Notice to Owners to Repair Sidewalks on Siskiyou Boulevard, Oak Street (Old
Armory), Lincoln School, and Triangle Park or Charge Such Owners if City
Makes Repairs."
No time allowed, to be placed on future agenda.
OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
Catherine M. Golden, Mayor
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Like Most ahout Living in Ashland (Q3)
AsWand's size still tops the list of positive aspects of living in the city, followed by
"scenery/terrain", "friendly people", "cultural activities", and "climate/weather".
One Thing to Change ahout Ashland (Q5)
"Growth issues" continue to top the list of what people would like changed about Ashland
to make it a better place to live, closely followed by "traffic issues", "city government
issues", "cost of living", and "tax issues",
Satisfaction with City Services (Q6)
People are generally "somewhat" or "very" satisfied with the overall level of services
provided by the City of Ashland,
Rating the Quality of City Services (Q7-Q24)
The City received the highest marks for "maintaining city park grounds and equipment",
and for "fire response time" and "ambulance response time" (mean scores of 4,5, 4,5, and
4.4 respectively on a scale of one to five, where one is "poor" and five is "excellent"), '
High marks were also received for "providing adequate open space" (3,9), "quality of
electric service" (3.9), "quality of water service" (3.8), "providing senior programs" (3.8),
and "preventing crime" (3,8). Slightly lower marks were given to "efforts at electric and
water conservation" (3,6), "providing recreation programs for young people" (3,6), and
"the Fire-Med insurance program" (3.5),
The City received average marks for "maintaining city streets" (3.3), "providing leadership
for the. City" (3, I), "providing an adequate bikeway system" (3.1), "planning and
managing growth of Ashland" (2,8), "encouraging business development and job creation
in Ashland" (2,7), "encouraging the use of mass transit systems" (2,7), and "managing
your city tax dollars" (2.6),
Population Growth (Q25-Q26)
People still feel population growth in Ashland is "too fast" or "just right"; definitely not
"too slow". People feel that the City of Ashland should accommodate population growth
through "a combination of additional housing within city limits and annexing more land"
(52%), although if a choice must be made, "additional housing within city limitsUis more
popular (19%) than "annexing more land" (6%), 19% are flat out against growth,.and 3%
don't know which choice they would prefer.
Economic Growth (Q27)
People feel economic growth in Ashland is "just right" (45%), or "too slow" (30%). Only
15% feel it is "too fast", and 11% don't know,
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Change in Local Condition~ (Q28-Q36)
Of the nine aspects of life in Ashland asked about, only "recycling opportunities" IS
perceived to have gotten appreciably better over the past year or two,
"Recreational opportunities for young people", "availability of senior services",.
"recreational opportunities for adults", "overall quality of life in the city", and "social
services for the financially disadvantaged" have all stayed pretty much the same over the
past year or two,
"Employment opportunities" have gotten slightly worse over the past year or two, while
"availability of affordable housing" and "traffic congestion in Ashland" have gotten
somewhat worse,
Quality of Life in A~hland (Q37-Q4])
Quality of life aspects in Ashland were rated highly, with "physical attractiveness of
Ashland" and "cultural opportunities" topping the list, each with a score of 4,6 and 4,5
respectively on a five point scale,
Clustered around a score of four are "the character of downtown" (4,2), "a sense of
community" (4,0), and "citizen involvement" (3,8),
Cultnral Diver~ity (Q42)
Residents feel there is a moderate amount of ethnic and cultural diversity in Ashland (3,0
on a scale of one to five, where one is "hardly any" and five is "a lot"),
TnI~t in Local Government (Q43)
Residents feel there is a moderate amount of trust in local government in Ashland (2,7 on
a scale of one to five, where one is "hardly any" and five is "a lot").
Attitude Toward Touri~t~ (Q44)
Residents have a generally positive attitude toward tourists (4,0 on a scale of one to five,
where one is "negative" and five is "positive"),
Crime (Q45-Q46)
People feel their neighborhood has the same level of safety as a year or two ago (2,9 on a
scale of one to five, where one is "much less safe", three is "about the same", and five is
"much safer"),
Compared to other U.S, cities, people feel Ashland's crime rate seems lower (4.3 on a
scale of one to five, where one is "much higher", three is "about the same", and five is
"much lower").
Input on City Deci,ion~ (Q47)
Generally speaking people are "somewhat satisfied" with the opportunities provided to the
citizens of Ashland to give input on city decisions (2,8 on a scale of one to four, where
one is "very dissatisfied", two is "somewhat dissatisfied", three is "somewhat satisfied",
and four is "very satisfied"),
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Participation in City Government (Q48-Q50)
18% would be "very willing" to attend forums, 18% would be "very willing" to serve on a
short-term committee, and 10% would be "very willing" to serve on a four-year
committee, Depending on the degree of involvement, 40% to 67% would 1101 be willing
to participate,
City Council Meetings (Q5] -Q52)
60% have watched a City Council meeting on Cable Access TV in the last year, while only
23% have attended a City Council meeting in person in the last year.
Use of City Facilities (Q53-Q66)
By far the most widely used city facilities are Lithia Park and local natural or scenic areas
(92% and 87% usage respectively), Two-thirds of the people (66%) used a neighborhood
park in the past year.
Hovering around 40% usage are Garfield Park (46%), school playgrounds (45%), Hunter
Park (45%), Garfield Park Water Play Facility (38%), Hunter Park Swimming Pool
(37%), and baseball fields (35%),
Hovering around 30% usage are Y.M,C.A City Park (30%), soccer fields (29%), city
tennis courts (27%), and Oak Knoll Golf Course (24%), Volleyball courts receive the
least usage of the facilities asked about (15%),
Shopping Behavior (Q67-Q69)
The majority of people buy appliances and do major clothes shopping in Medford (58%
and 66% respectively), 89% stock up on groceries in Ashland,
Sources ofInformation (Q70)
For information about city issues, the most widely used sources are word-of-mouth, The
Ashland Daily Tidings and TV news programs, Nearly two-thirds use information mailed
from the City, radio, and free newspapers to get information, Approximately half get
information from Ashland Cable Access TV, while 41 % get information from The
Medford Mail Tribune, Only one-fifth get information from community .or neighborhood
meetings,
Newspaper Readership (Q72)
The front section of the newspaper is still the newspaper section most widely read for
information about city issues (42%), "The entire paper" has taken a leap to second place
from a distant third in 1995,
Contact With the City (Q74-Q76)
Half(51%) have contacted the City of Ashland by phone in the last year or two, Of those
who have contacted the City, 84% felt their questions were handled in a satisfactory
manner. . Only 33 people out of 400 had complaints,
Employment Status (Q78-Q79)
42% of Ashland residents are employed in Ashland, 23% are employed outside Ashland,
29% are retired, and 6% are unemployed,
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COMMUNITY SURVEY
FOR THE CITY OF ASHLAND
November, 1996
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The purpose of this study is to assist the City of Ashland in determining attitudes and
opinions of city residents regarding the quality oflife in Ashland,
METHODOLOGY
Advanced Marketing Research was hired to conduct the research project in order to
obtain unbiased and statistically valid results.
Using questions proposed by the City of Ashland, Advanced Marketing Research designed
a questionnaire instrument to be administered by telephone. Using a random list of
residents purchased from Boone Pogue as a sampling frame, 400 interviews were
completed, Telephone interviews were conducted between November 8 and November
20, 1996,
Proper data analysis techniques were employed by Advanced Marketing Research to avoid
introducing unnecessary error and bias into the study,
QUOTAS
Males
Females
45% to 55%
45% to 55%
Age 65+
16% to 20%
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RESPONSE RATE
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Of the 545 qualified respondents reached by telephone, 400 interviews were completed,
for a response rate of 73%. The overall breakdown of numbers dialed is as follows:
Refusals
Disconnects
Answering Machine
Fax Machine
Businesses
No Answer
Call Backs
No Qualified Respondent
Completed Interviews
Total Numbers Dialed
145
194
306
13
23
362
54
39
-'100
1,536
TESTS FOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PROPORTIONS
In the data tables, there are occasional plus or minus signs at the bottom of certain cells,
These indicate that those answers are more different from everybody else's answers than
could be expected due to chance, given the sample sizes involved. Plus signs are used if
the group picks that answer more often than everyone else; minus signs if it is less than
everyone else, The number of plus or minus signs indicates the level of statistical
significance, One means the 90% level, two the 95% level, and three the 99% level. For
example, two plus signs would mean that you can be 95% sure that the people represented
by that group really would pick that answer more often than the people represented by the
rest of the sample, It should be noted that this test can only be done for banner columns
that contain at least 30 people. Because of this requirement, it is possible that the test will
be done for some banner columns on a table and not for others,
For example, on Table 3, we are 99% sure that females are more likely than males to feel
scenerylterrain is the best thing about living in Ashland,
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DEMOGRAPHIC BREAKDOWN
SAMPLE SIZE Bound on Error at
Frequency Percent 95% Confidence I ,eve!
SEX
Male 193 48% 65%
Female 207 52% 6,2%
AGE
18-30 48 12% 13. 0%
31-49 I58 40% 71%
50-64 I I6 29% 8.3%
65 + 77 19% 10,2%
INCOME
Under $25,000 101 25% 8.9%
$25,000-$34,000 71 18% 10,7%
$35,000-$49,000 90 23% 9,5%
$50,000 and Over 81 21% 10.0%
TOTAL 401 100% 4.9%*
* What this means is that we are 95% certain the mean response of the entire
population of Ashland residents lies within 4,9% of the survey response,
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LIKE MOST ABOUT LIVING IN ASHLAND (Q3)
Ashland's size still tops the list of positive aspects of living in the city, followed by
"scenery/terrain", "friendly people", "cultural activities", and "climate/weather", as
illustrated in the following chart:
Size of the city
ScenerylTerrain
Friendly people
Cultural activities
ClimatelW eather
1996
BASE=400
23%
15
12
12
7
1995
BASE=401
23%
18
10
II
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Multiple responses possible; total may exceed 100%,
For responses less than 7%, see Table 3.
Females are more likely than males to feel "scenery/terrain" is the best aspect of life in
Ashland,
ONE THING TO CHANGE ABOUT ASHLAND (Q5)
"Growth issues" continue to top the list of what people would like changed about Ashland
to make it a better place to live, closely followed by "traffic issues", "city government
issues", "cost ofliving", and "tax issues", Concern regarding "city government issues" has
increased since 1995:
Growth issues
Traffic issues
City government
Cost oflivinglhousing
Tax issues
1996
BASE=400
14%
13
12
10
10
1995
BASE=401
18%
12
4
5
5
Multiple responses possible; total may exceed 100%,
For responses less than 10%, see Table 5,
Senior citizens and home owners are more concerned than others about "city government
issues", Renters are more concerned than home owners about "the cost ofliving",
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SATISFACTION WITH CITY SERVICES (Q6)
People are generally "somewhat" or "very" satisfied with the overall level of services
provided by the City of Ashland, as seen in the chart below:
Level of Satisfaction
With City Services
50%
40%
0%
5%
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Comparative Results:
There has been a shift away from "very satisfied", toward "somewhat satisfied", SInce
1995:
Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
1996
BASE=400
36%
48
6
5
6
1995
BASE=401
41%
40
7
6
5
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RATING THE QUALITY OF CITY SERVICES (Q7-Q24)
The City received the highest marks for "maintaining city park grounds and equipment",
and for "fire response time", and "ambulance response time" (mean scores of 4,5, 4,5, and
4.4' respectively on a scale of one to five, where one is "poor" and five is "excellent"),
High marks were also received for "providing adequate open space" (3,9), "quality of
electric service" (3.9), "quality of water service" (3.8), "providing senior programs" (3,8),
and "preventing crime" (3,8). Slightly lower marks were given to "efforts at electric and
water conservation" (3,6), "providing recreation programs for young people" (3,6), and
"the Fire-Med insurance program" (3.5).
The City received average marks for "maintaining city streets" (33), "providing leadership'
for the City" (3,1), "providing an adequate bikeway system" (3.1), "planning and
managing growth of Ashland" (2,8), "encouraging business development and job creation
in Ashland" (2,7), "encouraging the use of mass transit systems" (2,7), and "managing
your city tax dollars" (2.6).
Quality ofOty Services
, 1 Poor; 5=Excellent
Maintaining Parks
Fir. Response
Ambulance Response
Adequate Open Space
Electric Service
Water Sarviee
Senior Programs
Preventing Crime
Conservation
Youth Recreation
Flre-Med
Street Maintenance
City Leadership
Bikeway System
Growth Management
Economic Oevel~pment
Encouraging Mass Transit
Managing To> Dollars
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Excellent
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Retired people are less satisfied than others with "providing leadership for the city",
Senior citizens are less satisfied than others with "encouraging the use of mass transit
systems", As income increases, satisfaction with "maintaining city streets" decreases.
Renters are more satisfied than home owners with "the Fire-Med insurance program",
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Comparative Results;
The score for "encouraging the use of mass transit" decreased significantly, from) ,2 in
1995 to 2.7 in 1996, "Managing city tax dollars" also took a dip, from 2,9 in 1995 to 2,6
this year:
Maintaining parks
Fire response
Ambulance response
Adequate open space
Electric service
Water service
Senior programs
Preventing crime
Conservation
Youth recreation
Fire-Med
Street maintenance
City leadership
Bikeway system
Growth management
Economic development
Encouraging mass transit
Managing tax dollars
1996
BASE=400
4,5
4,5
4.4
3,9
3,9
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2,8
2,7
2.7
2.6
1995
BASE=401
4,6
4,5
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4,0
4.0
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3,2
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2,8
2,7
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2,9
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POPULA nON GROWTH (Q2S-Q26)
People still feel population growth in Ashland is "too fast" or "just right"; definitely not
"too slow". People feel that the City of Ashland should accommodate population growth
through "a combination of additional housing within city limits and annexing more land"
(52%), although if a choice must be made, "additional housing within city limits" is more
popular (19%) than "annexing more land" (6%). 19% are flat out against growth, and 3%
don't know which choice they would prefer.
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Too Slow
Just Right
Don't Know
,40%
20%
10%
0%
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Seniors and retired people are more likely than others to feel Ashland's population is
growing "too fast".
Comparative Results:
The percent of people who would like to see growth through additional housing within the
city limits has decreased from 27% in 1995 to 19% in 1996,
Too fast
Too slow
Just right
Don't know
1996
BASE=400
47%
2
45
6
1995
BASE=401
47%
3
44
6
Add housing in city limits
Annex more land
Combination of both
Neither (no growth)
Don't know
19%
6
52
19
3
27%
9
45
16
4
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ECONOMIC GROWTH (Q27)
People feel economic growth in Ashland is "just right" (45%), or "too slow" (30%), Only
15% feel it is "too fast", and 11% don't know,
E'.ammi:GnM1h
In Ashland
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Too Fast
Too Slow
Just Right
Don't Know
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Seniors are more likely than others to feel economic growth in Ashland is "too fast",
Comparative Results:
There has been no significant change since 1995 regarding economic growth,
Too fast
Too slow
Just right
Don't know
1996
BASE=400
15%
30
45
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1995
BASE=401
17%
29
40
14
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CHANGE IN LOCAL CONDITIONS (Q28-Q36)
Of the nine aspects of life in Ashland asked about, only "recycling opportunities" IS
perceived to have gotten appreciably better over the past year or two,
"Recreational opportunities for young people", "availability of senior services",
"recreational opportunities for adults", "overall quality of life in the city", and "social
services for the financially disadvantaged" have all stayed pretty much the same over the
past year or two,
"Employment opportunities" have gotten slightly worse over the past year or two, while
"availability of affordable housing" and "traffic congestion in Ashland" have gotten
somewhat worse,
Change in Local Conditions
l=Worse 3=Same 5=Better
Recycling Opportunities
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Youth Recreation
Senior Services
Adult Recreation
Overall Quality of Lire
Affordable Housing
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Traffic Congestion
1
Worse
2
3
Same
4
5
Better
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Renters are more likely than home' owners to feel availability of affordable housing has
gotten worse over the past year or two.
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Comparative Results:
While recycling opportunities are still perceived as "better" (than the past year or two),
they are not as much "better" as in 1995,
Recycling opportunities
Youth recreation
Senior services
Adult recreation
Overall quality oflife
Social services for poor
Employment opportunities
Affordable housing
Traffic congestion
1996
BASE=400
3.9
3.4
3,3
3.3
3,1
2.9
2,6
2,1
1.8
1995
BASE=401
4.4
3,2
3.3
3,2
3,0
2,9
2.6
2,1
1.7
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QUALITY OF LIFE IN ASHLAND (Q37-Q4J)
Quality of life aspects in Ashland were rated highly, with "physical attractiveness of
Ashland" and "cultural opportunities" topping the list, with scores of 4,6 and 4.5
respectively on a five point scale.
Clustered around a score of four are "the character of downtown" (4.2), "a sense of
community" (4.0), and "citizen involvement" (3,8),
Quality of Life
1 Poor; 5=Excellent
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Cultural Opportunities
Character of Downtown
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3
4
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18 to 30 year old.s give a lower rating than others to cultural opportunities,
Comparative Results: .'
The score for "character of downtown" increased from 3.9 in 1995 to 4.2 in 1996:
Attractiveness of Ashland
Cultural opportunities
Character of downtown
Sense of community
Citizen involvement
1996
BASE=400
4,6
4,5
4,2
4,0
3.8
1995
BASE=401
4,4
4,4
3,9
3,9
3.8
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY (Q42)
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Residents feel there is a moderate amount of ethnic and cultural diversity in Ashland (3,0
. on a scale of one to five, where one is "hardly any" and five is "a lot"),
Comparative Results:
There was virtually no change since 1995:
Ethnic and cultural diversity
1996
BASE=400
3.0
TRUST IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT (Q43)
1995
BASE=401
2,9
Residents feel there is a moderate amount of trust in local government in Ashland (2,7 on
a scale of one to five, where one is "hardly any" and five is "a lot"),
Comparative Results:
There was virtually no change since 1995:
Trust in. local government
1996
BASE=400
2,7
ATTITUDE TOWARD TOURISTS (Q44)
1995
BASE=401
2,8
Residents have a generally positive attitude toward tourists (4,0 on a scale of one to five,
where one is "negative" and five is "positive"),
18 to 30 year olds have a less positive attitude than others toward tourists,
Comparative Results:
"Attitude toward tourists" has become slightly more positive since 1995:
Attitude toward tourists
1996
BASE=400
4.0
1995
BASE=401
3,7
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CRIME (Q45-Q46)
People feel their neighborhood has the same level of safety as a year or two ago (2,9 on a
scale of one to five, where one is "much less safe", three is "about the same", and five is
"much safer").
Compared to other U.S. cities, people feel Ashland's crime rate seems lower (4,3 on a
scale of one to five, where one is "much higher", three is "about the same", and five is
"much lower"). People under 65 are more inclined than seniors to feel Ashland's crime
rate is lower than other US. cities.
Comparative Results:
There was virtually no change since 1995:
Neighborhood safety
Compared with other cities
1996.
BASE=400
2,9
4,3
1995
BASE=401
2,8
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INPUT ON CITY DECISIONS (Q47)
Generally speaking people are "somewhat satisfied" with the opportunities provided to the.-
citizens of Ashland to give input on city decisions (2,8 on a scale of one to four, where
one is "very dissatisfied", two is "somewhat dissatisfied", three is "somewhat satisfied",
and four is "very satisfied"),
Comparative Results:
There was virtually no change since 1995:
Opportunity for input
1996
BASE=400
2,8
1995
BASE=401
3,0
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PARTICIPATION IN CITY GOVERNMENT (Q48-Q50)
Respondents were asked how willing they would be to participate in various facets of city
government. Depending on the degree of involvement, 40% to 67% would not be willing
to participate. Only 10% to 18% would be very willing to participate. The others (19%
to 39%) would be somewhat willing to participate. The mean scores below are based on a
scale of one to three, where one is "not willing", two is "somewhat willing", and three is
"very willing":
SHORT-TERM FOUR-YEAR
. FORUMS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE
Not willing 40% 50% 67%
Somewhat willing 39 30 19
Very willing 18 18 10
Don't know 3 3 4
Mean Score 1.8 1.7 1.4
Senior citizens are less likely than others to be willing to participate in city government.
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Q51-Q52)
60% have watched a City Council meeting on Cable Access TV in the last year, while only
23% have attended a City Council meeting in person in the last year:
Last 3 months
3 to 6 months ago
6 to 9 months ago
9 to 12 months ago
None of the above
Don't know
ATTENDED
4%
6
5
8
76
o
WATCHED
36%
13
6
5
40
1
Renters are less likely than home owners to have attended a City Council meeting in
person in the last year. Those earning in excess of $50,000 are more likely than others to
have watched a City Council meeting on TV in the last three months.
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USE OF CITY FACILITIES (Q53-Q66)
By far the most widely used city facilities are Lithia Park and local natural or scenic areas
(92% and 87% usage respectively). Two-thirds of the people (66%) used a neighborhood
park in the past year.
Hovering around 40% usage are Garfield Park (46%), school playgrounds (45%), Hunter
Park (45%), Garfield Park Water Play Facility (38%), Hunter Park Swimming Pool
(37%), and baseball fields (35%).
Hovering around 30% usage are Y.M.C.A City Park (30%), soccer fields (29%), city
tennis courts (27%), and Oak Knoll Golf Course (24%).
Volleyball courts receive the least usage of the facilities asked about (15%).
Percent of People .
Using Facilities .
Llthla Park
Scenic Areas
Neighborhood Park
Garfield Park
School Playground
Hunter Park
Garfield Water Play
Hunter Park Pool
Baseball Field
YMCA Park
Soccer Fields
Tennis Courts
Oak Knoll Golf
Volleyball Courts
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Retired people are less likely than others to use all of the above facilities except Oak Knoll
Golf Cou'rse. Those employed in Ashland are more likely than others to use all of the
above facilities except Oak Knoll Golf Course and Lithia Park. 18 to 49 year olds are
more likely than others to use Garfield Park grounds, and neighborhood parks. 31 to 49
year olds are more likely than others to use all of the above facilities except Oak Knoll
Golf Course. Renters are more likely than home owners to use Garfield Park grounds,
and neighborhood parks. Those with children are more likely than others to use all of the
above facilities except Oak Knoll Golf Course. Those earning under $25,000 are less
likely than others to use Oak Knoll Golf Course. Those employed outside Ashland are
more likely than others to use city tennis courts.
Comparative Results;
Neighborhood parks are seeing a significant usage increase over 1995:'
Lithia Park
Scenic areas
Neighborhood park
Garfield Park
School playground
Hunter Park
Garfield Water Play
Hunter Park pool
Baseball field
YMCA Park
Soccer fields
Tennis courts
Oak Knoll Golf
Volleyball courts
1996
BASE=400
92%
87
66
46
45
45
38
37
35
30
29
27
24
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SHOPPING BEHAVIOR (Q67-Q69)
1995
BASE=401
93%
88
59
43
44
43
40
35
35
30
27
32
27
18
Respondents were asked in what city they last purchased a major appliance, major
groceries, and major clothes shopping. As can be seen below, the majority of people buy
Stocking up on grocenes IS
appliances and do major clothes shopping jn Medford.
predominantly done in Ashland.
APPLIANCE
24%
58
4
7
6
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Ashland
Medford
Other Oregon city
Non-Oregon city
Never purchased
Don't know
GROCERIES
89%
10
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CLOTHES
21%
66
6
6
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Those with children are more likely than others to shop for clothes in Medford instead of
Ashland.
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SOURCES OF INFORMA nON (Q70)
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For information about city issues, the most widely used sources are word-of-mouth, The
Ashland Daily Tidings, and TV news programs. Nearly two-thirds use information mailed
from the City, radio, and free newspapers to get information. Approximately half get
information from Ashland Cable Access TV, while 41 % get information from The
Medford Mail Tribune. Only one-fifth get information from community or neighborhood
meetings.
The number of people getting information from word-of-mouth, rV news programs, and
radio has increased since 1995. Decreases can be seen in the number getting information
from The Ashland Daily Tidings, free newspapers, and The Medford Mail Tribune.
Word-of-mouth
The Ashland Daily Tidings
TV news program
Information mailed from City
Radio
Free newspapers
Ashland Cable Access TV
Medford Mail Tribune
Community meetings
1996
BASE=400.
87%
74
73
63
62
61
48
41
18
1995
BASE=399
78%
80
65
66
55
67
46
49
21
Multiple responses possible; total may exceed 100%.
Females are more likely than males to get information from what the city mails out. 31 to
49 year olds, and those with children are more likely than others to get information from
free newspapers. Those earning in excess of $50,000'are more likely than others to get
information from Cable Access TV. Those earning over $35,000 are more likely than
others to get information from The Medford Mail Tribune. 31 to 49 yeac oIds, home
owners, and those earning $35,000 to $49,999 are more likely than others to attend
community or neighborhood meetings.
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The front section of the newspaper is still the newspaper section most widely read for
information about city issues (42%). "The entire paper" has taken a leap to second place
from a distant third in 1995. Interest i.n "Letters to the Editor" has increased since 1995.
Front section
The entire paper
Editorial section
Letters to the Editor
City Issues section
1996
BASE=400
42%
35
28
22
10
1995
BASE=401
45%
13
26
13
,
o
Multiple responses possible; total may exceed 100%.
For responses less than 10%, see Table 72.
Interest in the Editorial section, and in letters to the editor increases with age.
CONTACT WITH THE CITY (Q74-Q76)
Half (5 1%) have contacted the City of Ashland by phone in the last year or two, compared
with 52% in 1995.
Of those who have contacted the City, 84% felt their questions were handled in. a
satisfactory manner, compared with 86% in 1995.
Only 33 p\lople out of 400 had complaints:
Poor responsiveness
Arrogant people
Call not returned
Couldn't reach right person
Unresolved situation
Unknowledgeable person
THOSE WITH
COMPLAINTS
BASE=34
FREOTJENCY
15
5
4
4
4
3
Multiple responses possible; total may exceed 100%.
For responses with less than 3 mentions, see Table 76.
TOTAL
SAMPLE
BASE=400
4%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
Homeowners, those with children, and those employed in Ashland are more likely than
others to have called the City. Seniors are less likely than others to have called the City.
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS (Q78-Q79)
42% of Ashland residents are employed in Ashland, 23% are employed outside Ashland,
29% are retired, and 6% are unemployed.
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Retired
Unemployed
1996
BASE=400
42%
23
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1995
BASE=401
44%
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Phone #
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Que. #
1. "Hello, I'm _ with Advanced Marketing Research, conducting a public opinion survcy regarding the City oC Ashland. (Arc you 18
or over?)
2. What do you like MOST about living in Ashland? {probe and clarify}
3. Size of city (23%)
Sceneryfterrain (15%)
Friendly people (12%)
Cultural activities (12%)
4. What one thing would you change about Ashland to make it a better place to live?
5. Growth issues (14%)
Traffic issues (13%)
City government (12%)
Cost of living (10%)
Tax issues (10%)
6. Generally speaking, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the overall level of services provided by the City of Ashland government?
([hen ask:) Is that VERY or SOMEWHAT (satisfied or dissatisfied)?
1( ) Very dissatisfied 2() Somewhat dissatisfied 3() Somewhat satisfied
5% 6% 48%
4( ) Very satisfied
36%
5( ) Don't KnowlReCused
6%
Please rate the quality of each of the following city services on a scale of Ito 5 where I is poor and 5 is excellent:
Don't
Poor Excellent Know Mean
7. Providing leadership for the city I 2 3 4 5 6 3.1
8. Managing your city tax dollars I 2 3 4 5 6 2.6
9. Preventing crime 1 2 3 4 5 6 3.8
10. Planning and managing growth of I 2 3 4 5 6 2.8
Ashland
11. Encouraging business development 2 3 4 5 6 2.7
and job creation in Ashland
12. Maintaining city park grounds & . 2 3 4 5 6 4.5
equipment
13. Providing an adequate bikeway system I 2 3 4 5 6 3.1
14. Encouraging the use of mass transit I 2 3 4 5 6 2.7
system
15. Maintaining city streets 2 3 4 5 6 3.3
16. Providing recreation programs for 2 3 4 5 6 3.6
young people
17. Quality of electric service I 2 3 4 5 6 3.9
18. Efforts at electric & water conservation I 2 3 4 5 6 3.6
19. Fire response tilI\e I 2 3 4 5 6 4.5
20. Ambulance response time I 2 3 4 5 6 4.4
21. Fire-Med insurance program I 2 3 4 5 6 3.5
22. Providing adequate open space I 2 3 4 5 6 3.9
23. Providing senior programs I 2 3 4 5 6 3.8
24. Quality of water service I 2 3 4 5 6 3.8
25. Do you believe POPULATION growth in Ashland during the past 10 years has been too fast, too slow, or just about right?
I( ) Too fast 2() Too slow 3() Just about right 4() Don't knowlReCused
47% 2% 45% 6%
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26. Do you feel that the City of Ashland should accommodate population growth through: additional housing within existing city limits,
annexing more land, or a combination of both?
19% I( ) Additional housing within existing city limits
6% 2( ) Annexing more land
52% 3( ) Combination of both
19% 4( ) Neither (Against growth) (DO NOT READ)
3% 5( ) Don't know
27. Do you believe ECONOMIC growth and development in Ashland during the past 10 years has been too fast, too slow, or just
about right?
1( ) Too fast
15%
2( ) Too slow
30%
3( ) Just about right
45%
4( ) Don't knowlRefused
11%
Please tell me whether you believe the following aspects of life in Ashland have gotten better, worse, or stayed the same over the past year
or two: (If better or worse, ask) And is that MUCH or SOMEWHAT (beuerlworse)?
Much Somewhat
Worse Worse
28. Recreational opportunities for young people 1 2
29. Availability of affordable housing I 2
30. Employment opportunities 1 2
31. Traffic congestion in Ashland I 2
32. Overall quality of life in the city I 2
33. Recreational opportonities for adults 1 2
34. Social services for the financially disadvantaged 1 2
35. Recycling opportunities I 2
36. Availability of senior services I 2
Same
3
3
3 .
3
3
3
3
3
3
Somewhat
Better
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Much
Better
5
5
5
5
'Don't
Know Me[ln
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
3.4
2.1
2.6
1.8
3. I
3.3
2.9
3.9
3.3
5
5
5
5
5
How would you rate the following aspects of Iifein Ashland, on a scale of Ito 5, where I is poor and 5 is excellent:
Poor Excellent DK Mean
37. Physical attractiveness of Ashland I 2 3 4 5 6 4.6
38. Cultural opportonities I 2 3 4 5 6 4.5
39. A sense of community I 2 3 4 5 6 4.0
40. The character of downtown I 2 3 4 5 6 4.2
41. Citizen involvement I 2 3 4 5 6 3.8
On a scale of I to 5 where 1 is hardly any and 5 is a lot, how much (INSERT) is there in Ashland?
Hardly Any A Lot
1 2 3 4 5
I 2 3 4 5
42. Ethnic & cultural diversity
43. Trust in local government
OK
6
6
Mean
3.0
2.7
On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is a negative attitude and 5 is a positive attitude, how would you rate your attitude toward tourists?
Negative Positive OK Mean
44. Attitude toward tourists I 2 3 4 5 6 4.0
45. Compared to a year or two ago, do you feel your neighborhood is more safe, less safe, or about the same?
or SOMEWHAT (safer/less safe)? \;
I( ) Much less safe 2() Somewhat less safe 3() About the same 4() Somewhat safer
3% 9% 83% 3%
([hen ask:) Is that MUCH
5( ) Much safer
1%
6( ) Don't know
1%
46. Compared to other U.S. cities you have lived or visited, does Ashland's crime rate seem higher, lower, or about the same? ([hen ask:)
Is that MUCH or SOMEWHAT (higher/lower)?
l( ) Much higher 2() Somewhat higher 3() About the same
0% . 2% 17%
4( ) Somewhat lower
32%
5( ) Much lower
46%
6( ) Don't know
30/0
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47. Generally speaking, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the opportunities provided to the citizens of Ashland to give input on city
decisions? ([hen ask:) Is that VERY or SOMEWHAT (satisfied/dissatisfied)?
I( ) Very dissatisfied 2() Somewhat dissatisfied 3() Somewhat satisfied
13% 13% 45%
4( ) Very satisfied
24%
5( ) Don't knowlRefused
6%
48. Are you very willing, somewhat willing, or not willing to participate in city governmeni, such as attending forums?
I( ) Very willing 2( ) Somewhat willing 3() Not willing 4( ) Don't knowlRefused
18% 39% 40% 3%
49. Are you very willing, somewhat willing, or not willing to participate in city government, such as volunteering on a short-term
advisory committee?
. 1{ ) Very willing
18%
2( ) Somewhat willing
30%
3( ) Not willing
50%
4( ) Don't knowlRefused
3%
50. Are you very willing, somewhat willing, or not willing to participate in city government, such as volunteering for a four-year term on
a citizen advisory committee?
1( ) Very willing 2( ) Somewhat willing
10% 19%
3( ) Not willing
67%
4( ) Don't knowlRcfuscd
4%
51. Have you attended a city council meeting in person in the last:
4% 1( ) 3 months (IF "NO", READ THE NEXT CHOICE)
6% 2( ) 6 months (IF "NO", READ THE NEXT CHOICE)
5% 3( ) 9 months (IF "NO", READ THE NEXT CHOICE)
8% 4( ) Year
76% 5( ) None of the above
0% 6( ) Don't knowfRefused
52. Have you watched a city council meeting on Cable Access TV in the last:
36% I( ) 3 months (IF "NO", READ THE NEXT CHOICE)
13% 2( ) 6 months (IF "NO", READ THE NEXT CHOICE)
6% 3( ) 9 months (IF "NO", READ THE NEXT CHOICE)
5% 4( ) Year
40% 5( ) None of the above
1 % 6( ) Don't knowlRefused
In the past year, have you or your family used the following facilities in Ashland:
. - Yes No Don't Know
53. A school playground after school hours I (45%) 2 3
54. Baseball or softball fields I (35%) 2 3
55. Soccer fields I (29%) 2 3
56. Volleyball courts 1 (15%) 2 3
57. City tennis courts I (27%) 2 3
58. Hunter ParI< Swimming Pool I (37%) 2 3
59. Hunter Park grounds 1 (45%) 2 3
60. Garfield Park Water Play Facility I (38%) 0 2 3
61. Garfield Park grounds 1 (46%) . 2 3
62. Oak Knoll Golf Course I (24%) 2 3
63. Lithia Park I (92%) 2 3
64. YMCA City Park I (30%) 2 3
65. A neighborhood park I (66%) 2 3
66. Local natural or scenic areas I (87%) 2 3
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67. In what city did you last purchnsc a Iluljor appliance from.a retail slore? (stove. rcfrigcnllor, etc.)
24% I ( ) Ashland
58% 2( ) Medford
4% 3( ) Other Oregon city
7% 4( ) Other city outside Oregon
6% 5( ) Never purchased
1% 6(.) Don't knowfRefuscd
68. In what city did you last stock up on groceries? (a major purchase)
89% I( ) Ashland
10% 2( ) Medford
0% 3( ) Other Oregon city
1% 4( ) Other city outside Oregon
1% 5( ) Never purchased large amounts
0% 6( ) Don't knowlRefused
69. In what city did you last shop for multiple clothing items? (a major shopping spree)
21% 1( ) Ashland
66% 2( ) Medford
6% 3( ) Other Oregon city
6% 4( ) Other city outside Oregon
1% 5( ) Never purchased large amounts
1 % 6( ) Don't knowlRefused
70. From which of the following sources do you get information about city issues? Please answer yes or no. (READ CHOICES;
CODE ALL THAT APPLY)
48% Ol( ) Ashland cable access TV
73% 02( ) TV news programs
18% 03( ) Community or neighborhood meetings
61% 04( ) Free newspapers
87% 05( ) Informal discussions willI friendsfco-workers
63% 06( ) Information mailed from the City
74% . 07( ) The Ashland Daily Tidings
41 % 08( ) The Medford Mail Tribune
62% 09( ) Radio
. 3% 71. Other:
72. lfyou read a local newspaper, which section do you usually read for information about city issues? (DO NOT READ CHOICES:
RECORD UP TO THREE)
6% Ol( ) Do not read a local paper
42% 02( ) Front section
28% 03( ) Editorial
22% 04( ) Letters to editor
1 % 05( ) News Articles
. 1% 06( ) Guest Opinion
0% 07( ) Paid advertisements
73. Other:
4% 99( ) Don't know
74. Have you contacted the City of Ashland by phone in the last year or two?
51% I( ) Yes
49% 2( ) No - SKIP TO Q78
0% 3( ) Don't know - SKIP TO Q78
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75. Were your questions handled in a satisfactory manner?
84% I( ) Yes
16% 2( ) No -- 76. What was the problem you experienced? 77. Poor responsiveness 44%
0% 3( ) Don't know Arrogant people 15%
Situation unresolved 15%
Call not returned 12%
78. Are you retired?
29% 1( ) Yes. SKIP TO Q80
71% 2( ) No
0% 3( ) Refused
79. If employed, is your place of work located in Ashland?
9% 1( ) Not employed
32% 2( ) Employed, work outside of Ashland
59% 3( ) Employed, work in Ashland
0% 4( ) Don't knowlRefused
80. Please ten me when I read the category that contains your age:
1( ) 18-30 2() 31-49 3( ) 50-64 4( ) 65 and over
12% 40% 29% 19%
81. Do you own or rent your home?
1( ) Own 2() Rent 3() Don't knowlRefused
73% 26% 1%
82. Do you have children under the age of 18 living in your home?
1( ) Yes 2( ) No 3( ) Refused
37% 63% 0%
5( ) Refused
0%
83. Please tell me when I read the category that best represents your total householq income before taxes:
I( ) Under $15,000 11% 4() $35,000-$49,999 23% 7() Don't knowlRefused 14%
2( ) $15,000-$24,99914% 5() $50,000-$74,999 12%
3( ) $25,000-$34,99918% 6() $75,000 or more 9%
. "THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME! RECORD THE FOLLOWING:
84. Gender: I( ) Male 2( ) Female
48% 52%
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City of Ashland
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
November 20, 1996
. ATIENDANCE:
Present:
Pat Adams, Al Alsing, Bob Betlllett, Teri Coppedge, Laurie MacGraw,
Director Ken Mickelsen. -.
Absent:
None
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Coppedge called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the
Department Office in upper Lithia Park.
II. ADDITIONS or DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Commissioner Alsing added two items to the agenda under Old Business: discussion of the
road to the Dog Park and recommendation from the committee to select a consulting fIrm for
the study on the natural area of N. Mountain Park. _
Commissioner Adams asked that a discussion of park fees be placed under New BUSiness.i~.__
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Meeting - October 30. 1996
Commissioner Adams made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
October 30, 1996 as written. Commissioner MacGraw seconded.
In discussion it was clarified that in the motion regarding continuing to utilize Kari Tuck
and Linda Chesney for additional work on the N. Mountain Park natural area that the
phase "under the same terms" was intended to include rate of payment. Commissioner
Coppedge also pointed out several typographical errors.
The vote was: 5 yes - 0 no
IV. REVIEW OF FINANCES
A. Approval of previous month's disbursements
Commissioner Alsing made a motion the approve the previous month's disbursements as
indicated by checks #14713 through #14984 in the amount of $228,440.74.
Commissioner MacGraw seconded.
The vote was: 5 yes - 0 no
B. Approval of June 30. 1996 Quarterlv Financial Statement
Commissioner Adams made a motion to approve the June 30, 1996 Quarterly Financial
Statement as presented. Commissioner MacGraw seconded.
The vote was: 5 yes - 0 no
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C. ADDroval of SeDtember 30. 1996 Ouarterlv Financial Statement
Commissioner Alsing made a motion to approve the September 30, 1996 Quarterly
Financial Statement as presented. Commissioner Adams seconded.
The vote was: 5 yes - 0 no
D. 1994-95 GFOA Certificate of Achievement Award
Commissioners reviewed the letter from the Government Finance Officers Association
which indicated that the Commission had been awarded the Certificate of Achievement
for fiscal year 1994-95. Director Mickelsen said that it was the eighth consecutive year
that the Commission had been awarded the Certificate which was the highest form of
recognition in governmental accounting. On behalf of the Commission, Chair Coppedge
expressed the Commission's appreciation for the efforts of department staff for the day
to day efforts which enabled the Commission to receive such an award.
E. Staff overview on Ballot Measure 47
Considering no one as yet knows exactly how Measure 47 will be implemented, Director
Mickelsen reported briefly on the kind of impact which Measure 47 will likely have on
the Department. He indicated that the primary impact is that although the park tax levy,
a special millage rate, is written into the City Charter that Measure 47 as a constitutional
amendment supersedes the Charter and, as a result, the millage rate as written in the
Charter is now moot. Another significant impact is that growth in property tax dollars
will be limited to 3 % per year whereas previously the Commission was able to adjust its
levy requests up to the maximum as authorized by the City Charter. Other factors
which will be taken into consideration regarding the portion of overall property taxes
which the Department would be eligible to receive is that Measure 47 indicates a roll-
back to either 94-95 or 95-96 levels less 10 %, whichever is lower on an individual tax
lot basis, and, that "public safety" and schools will take priority. Also included in
Measure 47 was the restriction against raising fees for services to offset the loss in
property tax dollars without going to vote of the people. Therefore, at this time, it
appears that no increase to recreation program fees, swimming pool fees or any fees
related to parks can be increased without going to vote of the people. There are also
many questions regarding serial levies and how rnuch local control cities or counties rnay
have in voting for property taxes outside the parameters of Measure 47.
After brief discussion, Commissioners indicated that they would follow additional
information as it was made available. Generally speaking, it appears that sizable capital
projects such as the development of N. Mountain Park would need to proceed at a
slower pace and that long-range plans covering several budget years will need to be
addressed. All things considered, it is still too early to determine exactly how and in
what fonns Measure 47 will impact Ashland's parks and recreation system.
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A. ODen Forum
Claudia Everett (140 S. Pioneer Street) was present in the audience to speak to the
Commission about the lights at ice rink. She said that the lights are such that they
illuminate her house on Pioneer Street and that they are very white and very bright. She
asked that the Commission take steps to modify them in some manner so that they are
. not so intrusive all the way up to Pioneer Street.
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Open Forum - lighting at ice rink
Director Mickelsen said that the Department had been receiving some complaints from
the neighbors about the lighting. He had referred the problem to the Electric
Department which had designed the lighting system. The Director of the Electric
Department was out of town this week. Director Mickelsen said that he would be
working with. him to see how the situation could be made better for the neighbors.
Commissioners discussed various possible solutions but deferred to the Electric
Department as the "experts" assuring Ms. Everett that they would keep on top of the
problem. ..
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. Approval of master plan for active area of N. Mountain Park
In brief discussion, Commissioners determined that they believed a relative consensus
had been reached concerning the conceptual plan for the active portion of N. Mountain
Park at the most recent Study Session. Except for a soccer field which the architect had
agreed to shorten, consensus among Commissioners was that the plan could be adopted
as presented.
MOTION Commissioner Alsing made a motion to approve the site plan for the active area of N.
Mountain Park site as shown on the illustration dated November 11, 1996 and to
authorize the architect to move forward with a grading plan and appropriate bid
specifications and documents. Commissioner Adams seconded.
The vote was: 5 yes - 0 no
Commissioner Adams said that she personally wanted to commend Commissioners
Coppedge and Alsing for their leadership as Commission Chairs during the last two and
a half years in which this plan was being formulated. She added that she also wanted to
commend the entire Commission for its leadership; from acquiring such an important
piece of property for the community, through its process of gathering public input for
the design of the park and, now, for adoption of the final design plan for the active area.
She said that in her opinion, other than working for and promoting the Open SpacelPark
Land Acquisition Program itself, she believes that acquiring and developing N. .
Mountain Park is the most important undertaking that the Commission has pursued in
recent years and that it will be an enduring enhancement for the community.
Commissioner Alsing indicated that he felt that landscape architect Brian McCarthy had
done an outstanding job of filtering through all the ideas, keeping everything together,
and working through all the ideas to come up with a cohesive design. Commissioner
Coppedge indicated that she was appreciative of all the people and groups who had
participated in the process, sharing their ideas and information about their needs and
interests. Commissioners expressed an overall thanks to staff, particularly Director
Mickelsen, for their efforts in coordinating the entire process. In order to inform the
community, Commissioners also expressed the interest in having the newspaper run a
photo of the adopted plan if it chose to do so.
Regular Meeting - November 20, 1996
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B. Road to Dog Park
Commissioner Alsing said that he had spoken to Greg Williams, owner of Ashland
Greenhouses, who indicated that now that the road has been paved and the speed humps
put in that people are driving off the road on to his property to avoid the speed humps.
Director Mickelsen said that he had tried to contact Mr. Williams but that he was out of
town. He also said that the contract with the company which paved the road would be
putting in one more speed hump. <;:ommissioners discussed the situation generally with
some specific discussion of signing and indicated that they would continue to work with
Mr. Williams' concerns but did not know if a perfect solution could be found.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Additional study of natural area. N. Mountain Park
Commissioner Alsing indicated that he, Commissioner Coppedge and Director Mickelsen
had reviewed the two responses to the RFP to select a firm for additional study of the
N. Mountain Park natural area. Having reviewed the proposals and interviewed the
candidates, the committee was recommending to the Commission that it select the
consortium headed up by Scott English to perform the work.
MOTION Commissioner Alsing made a motion to contract with the consortium headed up by Scott
English to perform tasks one through six (1 - 6) of the RFP for a cost not to exceed
$11,500. Commissioner Adams seconded.
Commissioners briefly reviewed the qualifications, credentials and backgrounds of the
persons involved in the consortium. Commissioner Coppedge said that she felt that
there is a lot the Commission does not know about the natural area and felt that it was
important to have the first six steps of the proposal completed. Once that is completed,
then the Commission can review the data to determine its value for the project and
whether or not to continue with the additional steps of the RFP.
The vote was: 5 yes - 0 no
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of park fees for ice skating rink
Commissioner Adams said that she had had a conversation witl1 Director Mickelsen
concerning the fees for the ice skating rink in relationship to the impact which Measure
47 will have on overall park fees. She said that when making the original projections
for operating the ice rink the Commission had set fees at a level which would accept
approximately a $6,000 deficit which would be made up by the Youth Activities Levy.
Considering the passage of Measure 47 which may mean the loss of the Youth Activities
Levy. and, considering the fact that the ice rink is a new program not yet supported by
tax dollars she felt that this would be the appropriate time to increase fees to cover
costs.
Regular Meeting - November 20, 1996
Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission
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Ice rink fees - CONTINUED
MOTION Following brief discussion among Commissioners, Commissioner Adams made a motion
to increase fees for open skate and for skate rentals by fifty (50) cents effective
February 1, 1997. Commissioner MacGraw seconded.
The vote was: 5 yes - 0 no
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS and STAFF REPDRTS
Director Mickelsen reported that the ice rink construction was on schedule and that the
projected opening date was still November 23rd.
He also reported that he had received a request from the Public Works Department that
the Commission meet with the firm responsible for the Wetlands Demonstration Pilot
Project to review and approve their pre-design as it relates to aesthetics and public
access. He said that representatives would be in Ashland on December 4th and that a
Special Meeting. that evening would be helpful. Commissioners concurred.
IX. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS None
X. UPCOMING MEETING DATES and PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS
The next Regular Meeting was scheduled for Monday, December 16, 1996. A Special
Meeting concerning the Demonstration Wetlands Pilot Project was scheduled for
December 4, 1996. A Study Session concerning Oak Knoll Golf Course was set for
December 9, 1996
XI. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, by consensus, Chair
Coppedge adjourned the meeting.
RlilJ:j:~
Ann Benedict, Business Manager
Ashland Parks and Recreation Department
City of Ashland
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
December 4, 1996
ATTENDANCE:
Present:
Absent:
Pat Adams, Al Alsing, Bob Bennett, Teri Coppedge, Director Ken Mickelsen.
Commissioner MacGraw.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Coppedge called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the
Department Office, 340 S. Pioneer Street.
II. REVIEW OF PRE-DESIGN FOR WETLANDS PILOT PROJECT
.
Representatives of the consultant team working on the Demonstration Wetlands Project for the City
of Ashland were present to briefly review its pre-design plan as it relates to aesthetics and public
assess. Among the items presented and discussed were the size and placement of the individual
wetland cells, vegetation both inside and outside the cells, positioning of the Greenway bike path,
points of public access including a minimum of two viewpoints and signing.
Following the presentation and discussion, the consulting group made two requests of the
Commission: First, that the Commission approve the pre-design so that the ftrm.could move forward
to the ftnal design stage, and, secondly, authorize the ftrm to look into some grant prospects to
determine whether or not any grants might be available which could supplement the project's budget.
MOTION
Indicating that he believed that the pre-design was sound on the two elements, aesthetics and public
access, which were within the Commission's purview, Commissioner Alsing made a motion to accept
the pre-design as presented and authorized the consultants to proceed to the ftnal design stage with
the need to come back to the Commission prior to presenting the ftnal design only if DEQ causes any
signiftcant changes to the pre-design. Commissioner Adams seconded.
The vote was: 4 yes - 0 no
MOTION
Commissioner Alsing also made a motion to authorize the consulting ftrm to investigate grant
possibilities which may enhance the project beyond its' existing budget parameters with the
understanding that the Commission would be able to review the proposed grants prior drafting
applications.
The vote was: 4 yes - 0 no
III. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chair Coppedge adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ashland Parks and Recreation Department
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Regular Meeting
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
Christine Schumacher; Susan Beardsley; Rodney
McWhinney; and Bob Goeckermann. Staff
present was Pam Barlow; Officer Brent Jensen;
and Caralyn Dusenberry
I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers:
. Chris Schumacher called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.: August 22, 1996 (September Meeting cancelled)
Beanfsley stated "to walk with the Safety Chicken" not wear the cost. Schumacher stated
it was Tolman Creek and Siskiyou not Walker and Siskiyou. Moved and seconded
minutes were approved.
III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. Public Forum
Barlow requested "Oak Street" be added to the agenda.
B. Maple Street at Linda Vista: Street Use Issue
Schumacher said a letter was in their packet in reference to street use on
Maple and Linda Vista. Barlow showed a map on the overhead. Jensen
stated you can not drive around the Linda Vista Care Center. Barlow stated
complaints are conflicts with commercial loading and residents. Loading
times were designated for Monday and Thursday. Barlow stated Staff has
not made a recommendation and they have not decided to recommend "No
Parking." This similar to downtown because the trucks unload on the main
streets. Rather than losing parking Barlow is hoping the unloading and
residents could work together. The conflict is the retail use and employee
parking. the request is for a loading zone because of the trucks backing
into the driveway and breaking down the residents driveway. Jensen
showed on the overhead map the situation when trucks unload in this area.
The number of parking spaces that would be eliminated would be two
parking spaces (20' each).
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Matthew Hilty, 135 Maple, Linda Vista.
McWhinney moved that Jensen and Hilty meet and present a
. . recommendation to the Traffic Safety Commission.
C.' . Pinecrest Terrace/Walker at Peachy: Stop Requested
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Barlow showed a map on a overhead. She stated the City has received
several complaints. Excess speed is the main problem. The safety
concerns are ADTs of 402 and 490 for the streets at this intersection not
. clearly determining a major and minor street use. There are steep slopes
, and vision clearance problems. This is a topographic issue. Engineer Tech
II Ray Smith recommended because of the slope and visual clearance was
a "Stop" on Pinecrest Terrace and a "Stop" on Peachy with Walker having
.' the right-of-way. Barlow stated a "Stop Ahead" sign may deter traffic,.
'. Discussion was held on having signs across from each other. Jeff
.~, ~ Schoenfeld, Pinecrest Terrace. He said they like the idea of "Yield" and
. "Stop" signs. Discussion was held with the residents and Commission in
, reference to placing signs. Janet Williams, 1115 Oak Street, commented on
the City placing speed humps. McWhinney moved that a stop signed and
two marks at the corner of Peachy at Walker and the corner of Pinecrest
coming down to Walker. Beardsley seconded motion. Yellow line with a
curve, Beardsley seconded motion. Motion approved.
Schoenfeld asked when this would be installed. Barlow stated the Street
. Division is behind worki~g on the ice rink. She said it would be six to eight
weeks before placement.
Oak Street
Janet Williams asked where the Commission is on her requests. Barlow
stated the traffic counts are still pending. The traffic counts have not been
completed. The warrants have not been met on the four-way stop. The
Public Works Director agrees Oak Street should be a through street as an
arterial that provides critical access to the City. Barlow stated that Councilor
Wheeldon wants improvements done as part of the Oak Street L.I.D., as an
over-all plan and not as an independent issue. A meeting on the L.I.D.
regulations at Council has sent this back for final recommendations. What
will be clarified is how the City will handle local L.I.D.'s. This is a complex
issue. Boerckmann asked if the School was contacted for patrol. The
School felt the City was asking for more services with less money coming
from the City. The City Finance Director stated the school issue needs to
be handled .by the school. Barlow listed the different issues staff has been
working on. For clarity, Jensen described Traffic Safety's action as
choosing not to take action on William's request.
Williams asked where this issue is and she said this has been an issue for
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two years. A third accident occurred on October 15th. She stated there is
a speed problem. She said Wheeldon told her to go ahead and do what
she could with the Commission.
',' McWhinney recommended a sub-committee meet and discuss this issue
and see if they can come up with a recommendation. .
D..; . Review of Traffic Requests /Proiects Pending
The traffic request list was in the Commissioner's packet. Discussion was
held on placing a parking space for unloading a disabled child.
E. Crosswalk Awareness/Committee Proiects
'. Barlow stated discussion was held on a "back to school" project. We need
to begin planning for next year.
F.:':~ Medford Neiahborhood Traffic Safety Manual
... Barlow recommended Ashland Safety Commission make their own manual.
G. Set Nov./Dec. Meeting Date(s)
The November & December meetings will be combined and held on
December 5th, 7:00 p.m., Jury Room.
H. Safetv Chicken at Halloween Children's Parade.
Barlow stated the Safety Chicken needs to be at the parade.
I. Other
Discussion was held on how funds should be spent.
IV. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
V. ADJOURN
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Caralyn Dusenberry
Administrative Secretary
Public Works Administration
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Bill Robertson; Phil Arnold; Pete Seda;
Herschel King; and Don Ferguson. Staff
present: Pam Barlow; Keith Woodley; and
Caralyn Dusenberry.
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Council Chambers
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I. Call to Order:
Chairman Robertson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. Minutes of Meeting: (8/14, 9/11 Regular Meetings Cancelled, lack of quorum):
.' Ferguson moved approval of the minutes. Seda 'seconded motion. Motion approved.
III. Items for Discussion:
A. Interface Contracting:
1. Marty Main, Contract Status/Coordination w/USFS: Woodley:
Woodley stated there are three activities involved: 1) shaded fuel break
has been constructed, 200' wide, and is ready to bum. 2) The prescribed
fire project is in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and is
in the planning stages and could happen by the end of October, depending
on weather conditions. This area is located on the shore of the Reeder
Reservoir. This is a contract with the USFS and they will provide the
human resources part of the contract. Cost is $3700 for the City's
portion. The City will make sure the fuel breaks are anchored. When
this will be done will depend on the burning window. Contract is
currently on the Assistant City Administrator's desk; 3) There will be a
general survey showing the City's ownership and what projects are
feasible.
Woodley stated there are also a couple issues: To finish our fuel break
construction, Alice in Wonderland Trail is in the way. This same Trail
also crosses private land, which will be fenced at some point in the future.
Alice in Wonderland Trail is on borrowed time. This Trail will probably
have ~o be re-routed. Barlow stated the experience of the tunnel could be
recreated somewhere else. Siskiyou Mountain Park is a possibility.
Leaving the Trail is a point of communication across the area. Marty
Main is working on a current analysis consisting of commercial extraction,
thinning, and burning.
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Winburn Camp has a significant amount of timber that will have to have
something done to the area. Woodley recommended a public hearing be
held when the Commission is ready to address this specific area. He
recommended a public hearing because the area has historic value to the
City, it is located along the west fork of AsWand Creek, and it is the only
existence of old growth timber under the City's ownership. There is
Spotted Owl habitat in the old growth timber. When the City logged this
in 1989-90, the logging slash was left on the parcel leaving the fuel load
extremely high. Woodley's recommendation would be to make a
.:.- . decision on specific options and then hold the public hearing.
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Discussion was held on when the work could be done. January is the
USFS target date for helicopter logging. Discussion was held on old
growth timber preservation.
. Robertson stated the USFS held a public hearing that was positive and the
majority of those in attendance were in favor of what they were proposing
to do. Woodley recommended alternatives be decided before this is
presented to the public.
:." . Discussion was held on selling the City timber along with the USFS and
. also the type of logging that would be needed. The next step will be to
. . have Marty Main prepare a report within a couple weeks. The Forest
Commission cQuld review the area.
Barlow stated she received a telephone from the High School and there are
20+ students that are available to work on a project in the forest area.
Woodley stated the City is also in need of better maps. Barlow stated
SOSC is working on ground maps (GPS) for the City.
Robertson asked if November 1st would be a target date for the
completion of Main's prescription for the forest. A meeting with Main
will be held the next morning.
Saturday, November 2nd, the Commission will hike the Winburn Camp
area. They will meet at the last parking lot in Lithia Park at 10:30 a.m.
2. Update on Siskiyou Mountain Park:
3. Residential Effons/Program:
B. Proiect Review/Action Plans:
1. Recreation:
Public Access Issues, Coppedge:
Alice-in- Wonderland Trail: .
Discussion was held on whether to leave the Trail, which
encourages conflict .with recreationist and property owners. The
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City is responsible for the Trail because they are the owners of the
property where the Trail is located. Discuss was held on Vern
Neihaus contacting the public in reference to having the fuel break
completed in the section of the Alice in Wonderland Trail. The
fuel break will need to be completed before the next fire season.
2. Public Relations:
3. Other:
. C. Report on '96 Fire Season: Woodlev:
D. Video Taves. Video Library: Bring taves to return. circulate:
E.. '96-'97 Goals: Discussion:
F. Ouarterlv Meetings: ..
. Discussion was held on holding meetings quarterly. King moved the Commission
~ . :.meet quarterly. Arnold seconded motion. . Motion approved. Robertson stated
the next meeting will be held January 8th, 1997. The meeting time will begin at
. 5:00 p.m and will end no later than 6:30 p.m.
G. Other:
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Review/Set Commission Calendar:
V. Other Business:
VII. Adjourn:
Respectfully submitted,
Caralyn Dusenberry
Administrative Secretary
Public Works Administration
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AGENDA
ASHLAND AIRPORT COMMISSION
Noon, Wednesday, November 6th, 1996
AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1175 East Main Street
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Present: Alan DeBoer; Paul Mace; Marty
Jacobson; Laura Craven; tillian Insley; William Skillman. Staff
Present: Pam Barlow; Airport Association: Clark Hamilton; Skinner
Aviation: Bob Skinner
I. . CALL TO ORDER: 12:00 Noon, COUNCIL CHAMBERS:
. Chairperson DeBoer called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon.
A. Welcome Guests
.:. B.' Public Request for additional agenda items
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Wednesday, October 2nd, 1996:
Correction: List DeBoer-as "chair" or "chairperson", not as "chairman".
Minutes are acceptable as filed.
III. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Pendina Proiects:
Flight Patterns: Calls were made to FAA and Oregon Aeronautics.
Airport Commission says to send letters only regarding VFR advisories.
Mace and Jacobson informed the commission that we are raising the
traffic pattern to 1,000 AGL effective Jan. 1, 1997. There is no change to
ultralight pattern.
Status of Compass Rose Painting: Clark Hamilton from the Airport
Association has about $100.00 and work is being done to locate 50'
radius and clearing all buildings at 600'. Magnetically true measures are
needed all around and away from ferrous materials including power lines.
There was discussion regarding location and magnetic interference.
Status of New Economic Impact Study Request: The review of State
Economic Development document with corrections suggested by the
Commission.
B. Letter from Ashland Fire Department:
Mace questioned if times reflected in the logs are from the time they
receive the call or 911 receives the call? 911 does not have caller ID.
DeBoer requests Chief Woodley be invited to the December meeting.
Barlow to confirm.
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Fall Storm Drain Work: Was the wrong fabric used or buried in the upper
section of the ditch behind main hangar. Issue to be reviewed with the
. Public Works Director,
- ' Water Line Extension Update:
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Other:
.'. A request was made for other maintenance issues to be reviewed.
. .' Skillman and Insley move to spend $1,200 to fix Steve Green's hangar
door track. Mace requests looking at the maintenance issues of the
. airport as a whole. Jacobson suggested tabling the issue and the
'. ':'" motion was withdrawn. However, it will be placed on the December
: . agenda.
IV.. NEW BUSINESS
A. . Non-commercial Fueling Standards: Discussion:
Skinner presented concerns regarding self fueling at the airport.
. Discussion was held and non-based craft fueling occurs irregularly. The
situation will
B. Comorehensive Plan. Transportation Element Revision
Pages 56-58 were reviewed with the following corrections and changes
agreed upon by the commission.
Page 56:
Drop number "8" off new t-hangars to be constructed.
Delete turf tie-down section and combine the two paragraphs.
Delete area taxiway. It has been done.
Create infrastructure to provide for economic development at airport. A
perimeter trail to bridge and create bike/pedestrian access to
commercial area. Submit a copy to Chairperson Alan DeBoer.
C. Financial Report: Rate Changes
D, Other:
Mace stated that the National Weather Service can get complete PC
based moving weather mapping with one time hook up charge of
$500.00 on a modem like arrangement. Phil will be consulted on a 386
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V. AIRPORT MANAGER REPORT/FBO REPORT/AIRPORT ASSOCIATION
A. Status of Airport - Skinner:
Skinner indicated that the fuel sales have taken their normal winter drop-
off. There has been a complaint regarding the hangar waiting list.
Skinner indicated that he believes his list is very accurate and has moved
. Tara Labs as a temporary sublet. The commission agreed it was a good
decision rather than lose them as tenants.
B. Review of Safety Reports:
. The current construction restrictions were reviewed and you can build
with sprinklers and pccupy; or without and not occupy. It is impossible
to get a building permit without installing sprinklers.
Skinner's 135 Operation Application has been submitted to the FAA.
C. . .' Airport Association:
Clark Hamilton stated that 10 states with 26 uncontrolled airports were
contacted regarding flight guidelines re pattern. Nine letters from cities
were received along with parking waivers, etc. He thought that a large
flight map would be nice.
VI. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
VII. ADJOURN:
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Barlow
Administrative Assistant
Public Works Administrationm
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AGENDA
ASHLAND AIRPORT COMMISSION
Noon,VVednesday,Oclober2nd,1996
AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1175 East Main Street
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I. . CALL TO ORDER: 12:00 Noon, COUNCIL CHAMBERS:
A: Welcome Guests:
. B. .' Certificate of Appreciation: Merle Mills:
Mayor Golden presented former Airport Commission member Merle Miles
a Certificate of Appreciation. Discussion was held on the number of
. years Mills served as a member of the Airport Commission. It was
decided he had served for nine years. Mayor Golden told him he had
given valuable service and was a real delight on the Commission.
Mills thanked Mayor Golden and stated his time was educational,
frustrating, and always interesting. He stated rules slow down things and
Ashland has the finest Airport in the Country and the best F.B.D. the City
has ever had.
C. Public Request for Additional Agenda Items:
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Wednesday, September 4th, 1996:
III. OLD .BUSINESS:
A. Fliaht Patterns: Follow uo on Notifications reo Fliaht Pattern:
B. Status of Compass Rose Painting: Yeamans/lnslev:
C. Status of New Economic Imoact Study Reauest: Inslev:
Insley stated Mr. Gastin will be contacting her the latter part of
December. DeBoer asked Barlow to remove this item from the agenda
until their January meeting.
D. Maintenance Issues: Staff:
-Fall Storm Drain Work:
Barlow stated the Street Department was pulled off their paving
project to work on the Ice Skating Rink. The Storm Drain has
been bumped off the list for a short time. Mace stated we should
not enter another rainy season without this storm drain.
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-Water Line Extension Update:
Barlow stated she does not have an update, or information, on the
water line extension. This will be placed on the next meeting
. agenda. Mace asked if the hangars would not be built until the
water line was installed. Mayor Golden stated the water line is in
. the area where the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will not
. allow the City to cross the creek at this time of the year.
. Discussion was held on the proposed bridge and whether it is in
the same location as the proposed water line.
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-Hydrant Installation:
. (Will be addressed at same time the proposed water line is
addressed.)
. -Other:
Bill Welch spoke to the Commission in reference to awnings for
the Airport building. He showed a packet of information to the
Commission. DeBoer asked if the next step is to send this to
Public Works with a recommendation from the Airport
Commission. . Discussion was held on funding for the awnings.
Barlow recommended the awning purchase be held off until next
Spring. Yeamans stated he does not understand why it takes a
year of time.
DeBoer asked Welch about the different styles and the way they
operate. Welch stated the two different styles will work and will
allow more air-flow. Discussion was held on the west windows
and the windows facing the parking lots. Skinner stated a sun
screen has been placed but does not block out the sun.
Discussion was held on the installation. Skillman stated he thinks
the "Cade" style is the better choice because it will be more
efficient temperature wise and persons will be able to see the field.
Welch stated there would be 50% greater efficiency "heat-wise."
Skinner stated Steve Green's door estimate came in at $700. This
would be a metal fire door in lower half and also retractable. It
would be adequate for exit in the event this was needed. The
. hangar maintenance door solution is to shorten the doors,
Depending on the temperature the doors will detract causing them
to squeeze against the floor and become non-functionable.
Skinner explained the previous problems. The solution is to
remove the doors, cut off a portion of the top of the door and
place new guides on the top of the door opening. The guides are
in very poor condition. The lower portion of the door also needs
support. Skinner asked the company if the doors would operate
like a door after they are completed. Steve Green mentioned the
southerly door is getting difficult to operate also. They
recommended a metal plate for the casters to roll on at an
additional cost of approximately $1200. Skinner contacted Barlow
about the prices. Barlow recommended Green's door be fixed
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and $3200 for the big doors. To replace the old doors with new
doors on the maintenance building, clam type, would cost
$22,000.
IV. ..' NEW BUSINESS:
A. Non-commercial Fuelina Standards: Discussion:
. DeBoer recommended this be placed on the next agenda.
B. Financial Report:
Finance Director Jill Turner reviewed the Airport section of last years
... budget (information was in the Commissioner's packet). Her concern is
for the total amount of Materials and Services, not specific line item. She
- .. reviewed the $39,000 spent last year. Total income was $69,903 with a
carry over balance of $30,000. Debt Service was not in this budget as in
. previous years. Turner reviewed this years budgeted amounts. She
..': explained the Central Services Charge as those services to other
departments within the City, An internal service fund is an "overhead
.. fund". City administration, personnel, public works administration, which
the Airport uses, is their Central Services Charge, She breaks down the
administration to legal services, County services as well as financial
services.
C. Other:
Discussion was held on "City verses a private contractor" doing the
maintenance and construction for the Airport. Following discussion Mace
. moved the bid for Green's door and the maintenance door be accepted.
Yeamans seconded motion. Motion approved.
Barlow recommended Olson look at the Steve Green's door,
DeBoer asked what the Commission wished to do about purchasing the
awnings. Yeamans recommended this item be moved to Spring, 1997.
DeBoer asked this item be placed on the February agenda,
DeBoer stated a Jackson County Planning action information distributed
by Barlow was not placed on the agenda. The Jackson County
application requesting the Airport Commission's approval was reviewed.
The application confirms the Airport Commission's recommendation at
the previous meeting. Mace commented as to how these applications
are currently being handled compared to nine years ago.
V. AIRPORT MANAGER REPORT/FBO REPORT/AIRPORT ASSOCIATION:
A. Status of Airport--Skinner:
Skinner stated he and Barlow met in Grants Pass with several other City
Airport owners/operators. The meeting discussed problems and
situations, The meeting was informative and gave them an opportunity
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to discuss similar situations with small airports. This may become a
quarterly meeting and be held at different airports. They are looking
forward to th~ next meeting to be held in December at the Ashland
Airport.
Skinner stated the airport has been fairly busy. The previous weekend
was largest fuel sales. The new apron makes it nice to have all visitors in
the middle in one area. The shop is staying busy and there have been
no major problems. Relatively quiet with transients,
Review of Safety ReportsuSkinner:
Skinner stated a copy of the safety report was in the Commissioner's
packet. Nothing new has come up. Yeamans asked if more turbo
aircraft has been seen, Skinner state yes, because of the access and
the new area. Now. everyone is staged down on the north end where
they can maneuver 'and turn around.
Airport Association:
Clark Hamilton was out of town.
--Barbecue/social event planning:
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VI.. :'INFORMATlONAL ITEMS:
. <. Glen Ward asked if anything had been done about looking at fire equipment for
the airport. Ward said there is a safety and liability factor for the City. Barlow
stated you can look up government surplus equipment on the Internet.
Yeamans asked if the fire at the Airport, the previous month, could have been
. . helped if there had been equipment available to use. Skinner stated that what
he was able to take out there, within a minute, nothing he could have done
would have resulted differently, He stated the other thing on this aspect is that
he is forced to do anything he can on life preserving but it creates a liability on
himself. He is not concerned at this point. DeBoer stated this was discussed
with the Fire Department.
DeBoer stated we need to spend more time on issues. It was the consensus of
the Commission that the meeting would be from twelve noon until one thirty.
VII. ADJOURN:
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 1 :14 p,m,
Respectfully submitted, '
. Caralyn Dusenberry
Administrative Secretary
Public Works Administration
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MINUTES FOR THE
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
REGARDING DRAFT COMMUNICATION PLAN
Wednesday, Novemher 20, 1996
at
Council Cham hers, 1175 E. Main Street
The meeting was called to order at 4: 10 pm hy Mayor Cathy Golden. Present were councilors Hauck. Hagen, Laws
and Thompson; staff members Dick Wanderscheid, Barbara Christensen, Brian Almquist and Jill Turner; and Ad
Hoc Citizens' Communication Committee memhers Hal Cloer, Joe Eckhardt, JoAnne Eggers. Brice FalWell and
Cale Hartzell. Councilors Wht:eldon and Rdd wefl~ ahsent.
Conservation Director Dic~ Wanderscheid and Committee Chairwoman Hartzell opened by discussing the nine
months of preparation which have gone into preparing this draft and the accompanying implementation worksheet
prepared by Chairwoman Hartzell. Requc....t was made that those present look over s~id worksheet in order to
identify areas where there was disagreement or where pokntial prohlems were likely to arise. Chairwoman Hartzell
also requested that items within the plan he prioritized and thaI a timdine tor adoption/implementation of the plan
be considered. .
Committee member Eckhardt suggested that if adopted in its present form, this plan would signal a significant move
toward solidarity between the council and the citizenry, ~md would go along way toward dispelling a perceived sense
of mistrust on the part of the citizens. He further discussed this as a part of the "healing process" to deal with
dissident citizen group concerns that could he a useful tool for all in Ashland.
Mayor Golden asked for input on how to go ahoul plan implementation.
Councilor Laws suggested a three person subcommittee he crealed to identify which goals could be handled on an
immediate basis, as well as those on a more intermediate time frame and tinally those that would be more time
consuming still. This subcommittee would prioritize items tor implementation and assign tasks therein before
bringing the plan back to council. Councilor Laws suggested Chairwoman Cate Hartzell and Conservation Director
Dick Wanderscheid and one councilor.
Mayor Golden felt it was essential that a staff memhe:r he included, and Councilor Laws suggested that perhaps
Administrator Almquist would be intere:sted.
Councilor Thompson brought up the need to identify costs for plan items in order to tit them into long term planning
and arrange funding. He suggested that along with prioritizing plan items, a dollar figure: cost be: identified for each
one. Councilor Laws concurred.
Chairwoman Hartzell asked if the items on the worksheet could be addressed specitically here, to identify any
concerns or problems prior to going further with Ihe pkm.
Committee member Eckhardt asked that e:ach committee member he recognized tor the work contributed to
preparing this plan, and suggested that each one might want to make a brief statement.
Chairwoman Hartzell discussed the planning process in Seattle. W A where the council has attempted to improve
communication by bringing the council process to the citizens where possihle. rather than vice versa.
Committee Memher Farwell c6mplimenled Chairwoman Hartzdl for her work in setting plan goals and making
recommendations. He then asked tor input on ways to stimulate citizen involvement, and suggested that Hal Cloer
(CIllllh:il Swdy S':SSillll Millin.:,.; I J/l0/Yn)
present his idea for a city-wide datahase of leaders as an addendum to the plan. He further noted that he would like
to see the plan adopted. funded and implemented.
Hal Cloer discussed the results of the recent election as an indication of citizen interest in community participation
and better communications, particularly with regard to tinancial operations. He continued hy discussing city
government's history back to 1970 in view of the recent election. His feeling is that the City Recorder should
receive minutes of all staffed meetings, as the Recorder is the only elected official available five days per week.
Cloer suggested that it be considered that the Recorder assu'me responsibility for editing the city newsletter which
is currently sent with utility bills. He indicated that the Recorder, as the tigure closest to both the staff and the
citizens and most readily available to both, should have the responsibility to improve citizen-city communications.
He then asked that we look at the budget process, from survey to goal setting to tinal budget to identify those areas
where citizen input would be appropriate. Cloer then explained the different levels of citizen involvement. from
those who have an immediate concern they want to communicate to those who are more willing to participate and
commit their time. He then suggested the media as another potential aid in communication. and discussed the
possibility of utilizing the journalism classes from sase to write feature article...;; on the "contlict, trade-ofrs,
judgements and human drama" involved in hudgetary decision making. This, he felt, would stimulate citizen interest
and understanding and benetit the community as a whole.
Committee member Eggers emphasized the goal of increasing opportunity for dialog (Goal 3) and noted that while
this would not be easy but that it is certainly e::ssential. She cited recent neighborhood meetings regarding systems
development charges as an example. She went on to discuss a document she'd picked up at the recent Urban.
Streams Conference titled "Involving Citizens from Beginning to End", prepared by the Lane County Council of
Governments (she noted that she'd be glad to provide their address), which she said did an excellent job in
emphasizing citizen participation.
AI Bodin expressed his feelings of appreh~nsion and discomfort at the current process/organization of- council
proceedings. His specitic concern was that the structural design of the council table kept the council very much
separate from the people, which he felt to he:: intimidating and therefore a harrier to the communication process.
He also noted that he'd like to have more feed hack from the council memhers when speaking. Bodin then went on
to say that the recent election retlects that people within the community are unhappy and that- this needs to be
addressed. He reiterated that the harrier of the:: tethle design WetS a physical manifestation of the current
organizational harriers to communication.
Mayor Golden responded by explaining that council memhers had attempted to restrain their feedback to avoid
debate and thereby giving citizens every opportunity to voice their concerns and allow their full input without
interruption.
AI Bodin then stated that he felt time should he built into this process to at least allow council to recognize what
is being said ~y the citizen speakers, hoth to acknowledge that they are listening and to ensure that their is no
misunderstanding.
Committee member Eckhardt spoke ahout Go;,-t1 I, item # 11 to facilitate citizen involvemc,nt through an open-house
or monthly celehration that would serve to creak more of a sense:: of familiarity and e::mpathy bdween citizens and
council members. He also asked that ther~ he more issue discussion similar to the council study sessions that could
be less fonnal and thus less adversarial. _ Implementation would overcome many of the communication problems
in the community and help to heal the splits which currently exist, and in his opinion one meeting a month should
be conducted to talk and share interest in serving the community.
Mayor Golden explained that the council study sessions arose from last year's council where items which were
under debate that had to be put off until after the formal me::dings duc to timc constraint.s were held over to the less
formal study session meetings.
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With regard to the limiting of debate/discussion due to time constraints, committee member Eckhardt suggested that
at very least council members should be sure to make speakers aware if they are uncertain about the precise meaning
of what is being said.
Councilor Laws explained that the formal meetings are limited by time as to the needed interaction. In many cases,
he said, informal time is needed to work through differences. 'Whereas debate is avoided as a rule during formal
sessions, communication has been aided by the move to less formal sessions that allow real discussion of issues and
differences.
Committee member Eckhardt stated that he would even prefer that councilors maintain social interactions with the
citizens (as could be accomplished through a monthly open house) as he feels that this social relationship would
facilitate communication during the meetings.
Here Committee ChaiIWoman Hartzell encouraged feedback from the non-committee members who were present.
Committee member Eggers stated that different levels of formality are required, as appropriate to the needs of
particular situations in order to facilitate sharing of information and increased understanding. She then emphasized
that it was important to let citizens know how the council operates.
Hal Cloer empha'iized the need to help p~ple: unde:rstand expectations within the council meeting format, and what
can be accomplished in that setting. He sugge:sted that a form is needed to explain both the limitations of this arena
and the possible means of following up after the meeting. He further recommended that council members need to
go to the citizens .. in the form of community groups and service cluhs and commit time to ,the citizens, on the
citizens' turf. With this in mind, he questione:d Councilor Hagen on the success of his efforts to hold t9wn hall
meetings.
Councilor Hagen responded that the.r.;e intormal gathe:rings have hee:n quite successful, with attendance ranging from
14 to O. He noted that with a large numher of attendees. the discussion can be livdy and will take off on its own
dependent upon the issues being discussed and the views of those present. Whtm attendance has been lower, he
noted that they've: simply gathered to sit, sharing coffee and conversation. He also explained the need for. the
formal council meeting as it is indeed a husiness meeting and must he conducted as such, whereas the town hall
meetings can be held in a more cas~JaI manner.
AI Bodin asked council members how many people they feel they reach, and how may they feel they could reach
with a better format, emphasizing the need for a more empathetic communication where council would acknowledge
that they've heard the citizen speaking, express their interest/understanding, and sincerely thank them for their, input.
Carolyn Eidman advised that the council committees should follow the lead set by the subdividers in meeting with
neighborhood members to help them get through their emotions with regard to issues and enabling them to focus
on the legal matters thereby putting them on a "Ievd playing tield."
Mayor Golden explained that the developers are required to hold these m~tings with citizens hy the city, as it has
heen a great help in lessening the number of appeals hefore council.
Carolyn Eidman then sugge.<;ted that she felt these meetings with developers could he most effective if they were
held on "neutral ground" mther than at a private residence. .
Councilor Hagen brought up the fact that the issues which most directly affect the people are the ones which get
attention, and those with less immediate affect may not he addressed. Peopk tend to go about their business when
things are going smoothly.
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Councilor Hauck mentioned that since his tirst term, he's made a point of going door to door to meet with citizens
every month or so. He explained that while this doesn't allow him to speak directly with large numbers of people,
it does allow him to discuss issues that directly concern the citizens in great depths, in their homes. He also stated
that he makes a point of speaking before groups as Hal Cloer advis~. Hauck continu~ stating that the apathy
within our society needs to be addressed with a broad-hase of opportunities for involvement.
Mayor Golden suggested that Dick Wanderscheid, Cate Hartzell, the Mayor or City Administrator and Councilor
Laws form a subcommittee and go through the workshed.
Councilor Hagen emphasized the need to indicate an "S" where further staff attention was required and a n$n for
the costs involved.
Committee Chairwoman Hartzell again stated the need to get council members to identify any problems or concerns
they had with this plan during this meeting.
Conservation Director Wanderscheid re-iterated this, stating that if the council would identify their concerns. the
communications committee would have something to work with. He asked that each council member give their
opinion of the plan and their concerns Iherewith.
.Councilor Hagen noted the need to consider Ihe need for regional communication.
Chairwoman Hartzell suggest~ a newsletta as a means 10 allow hetter communications between the council and
consti tuency.
Conservation Director Wanderscheid noted that some of the specific goals could involve significant changes or
be expensive, and asked if councill11emb~rs were willing to implement these goals.
Councilor Hauck stated that the council needed to sce an idea of the costs involved and a realistic timeline before
they could give the. plan a fair evaluation. He also indicated that he had no prohlems with any of the specific goals,
that they are good ideas which simply need to he presented in detail.
Conservation Director Wanderscheid again stHkd thHt in working further on this plan, the committee would need
input from all council members.
Here, there was a brief discussion of this phm as it applied 10 the budget process it:-;c1f between Mayor Golden,
Administrator Almquist, and Con"iervation Diredor \Vandersl'l1eid. Councilor Hauck explained that the budget
process had been taken out of this plan due to its SCOpe.
Mayor Golden, citing a need to leave to attend a conference, turned the meeting over to the council president. She
ended by stating she didn't have any specific prohlems with the plan, hut she had some concern over the proposed
close captioning of community television hroadcasls. She also noted the plan 's reqllir~ment to give advance.d notice
to citizens should be looked at in light of stHte requiremenls such as those which apply to land USe matters, which
must be completely dealt with within 120 days or they are considered to have been approved automatically.
Con"ervation Director Wanderscheid suggested thai the subcommittee consist of himself, Administrator Almquist,
Cate Hartzell and the Mayor. Councilor Laws suggest that the Mayor appoint a council member as well. Mayor
Golden responded slating that Councilors LHWS and Hagen could serve on this committee.
Councilor Hagen left: to attend another meeting.
Committee memher Eckhardt commented on the perceptual differences and psychodrama involved in sitling at the
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council table, to illustrate Mr. Bodin's previous statements.
Councilor Thompson discussed the practicality of goals and goal setting and discussed the possibility of including
a form with utility bills asking for citizen input. He also suggested a city bulletin board similar to the one in his
childhood hometown. both as a means to meet the needs of posting notices discussed in the plan and in expanding
the level of citizen involvement in goal formulation (Goal I, 118). He went on to suggest that creating another ad
hoc committee (Goal I, #9) might be counterproductive to moving forward. with improving communication. He
then stated that Goal 1, 118 may be unnecessary and 119 should not he necessary. He noted that Goal 1,1113-15 were
potentially costly, as was a newsletter. He again suggested that a bulletin board might serve to improve
communication in many of these areas. Looking further at the goals. he suggested that the feedback fonn discussed
in Goal 4 was not needed, citing the effectiveryess of letters in conveying citizen concerns in the past.
Jack Blackburn asked that the council look at the draft plan closely, and all sit down together for a discussion -- nol
as a separate committee. He felt that a plan developed and implemented in this manner woul~ be much more
acceptable to the community.
Councilor Laws explained that the entire council would look at it as suggested hy Mr. Blackhum, but that a
committee was needed at first to look at priorities and categories.
Co~ncil Hauck stated that choices needed to he made hased.on implementation cost and details.
Councilor Laws emphasized that the committee would not screen, hut merely categorize goals into the previously
discussed tiers.
Council Hauck left for another meeting.
Committee Chairwoman Hartzell advised that another study session would he needed for discussion after the
committee had looked at the plan.
The meeting was adjourned at 5: 15 pm.
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Steve Armttage at 7:10 p.m. Other Commissioners
present were Howe, Carr, Hearn, Gardiner, Giordano, and Finkle. Absent members were Jarvis and
Bass. Staff present were Mclaughlin, Molnar, Knox, and Yates.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND FINDINGS
Howe thought the language on page 3 of the October B, 1996 minutes under Commissioners Discussion
and Motion regarding parking spaces was confusing. Molnar explained the clarified language Is
reflected In the Findings for Planning Action 96-086, Condttion 16. Howe moved to approve, Hearn
seconded and the minutes were approved. Carr abstained.
The minutes of the October 29, 1996 Study Session (North Mountain Neighborhood Plan public hearing)
will be reviewed later in the meeting,
Howe noted a correction to the findings for 96-120, Section 3.1. The sentence should be completed
with "...Is supported by evidence found in the record.' Howe moved to approve the amended findings,
Giordano seconded and the findings were approved. Carr abstained.
Armttage announced that the Transportation Element Is still undergoing some changes. Public testimony
will be taken tonight but the hearing will be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of December
10,1996.
PUBLIC FORUM .
JOHN FIELDS, President of Friends of Ashland, announced a meeting to be held at 3:45 p.m. Sunday, at
the Community Center with Eben Fodor as speaker. He is an expert on sustainable communities.
TYPE (( PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLANNING ACTION 96-106
REQUEST FOR SITE REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY, MIXED USE BUILDING WITH
APPROXIMATELY 10,515 SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR SPACE, TO BE LOCATED AT THE CORNER
OF SISKIYOU BOULEVARD AND HIGHWAY 66. FOUR APARTMENTS WILL OCCUpy THE SECOND
FLOOR OF THE BUILDING.
APPLICANT: BATZER CONSTRUCTION
Site Visits and Ex Parte Contacts
Site visits were made by all.
STAFF REPORT
Molnar gave the history of the site as outlined in the Staff Report. The proposal is to construct a new
multi-story building with the overall floor area just over 10,000 square floor. The ground floor is
proposed to be used as commercial space with no specific tenant at this time. Parking has been
calculated for retail/restaurant occupancy on the ground floor. The second story is proposed to
accommodate four studio apartments.
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Elevations are included in the packet describing building archttecture and materials. The primary building
material will be stucco texture. Various design elements have been Incorporated into the building
architecture to break up the building and acknowledge the location along Ashland Street and the City's
desire to have a building that incorporates features such as articulated building facades, roof treatments,
covered canopies, as well as pedestrian amenttles and outdoor spaces.
The stte has created design challenges due to the triangular shape of the property and a grade change
of about eight feet from Siskiyou Boulevard to Ashland Street. The building follows the. shape of the lot
wtth the entrance to the building at sidewalk level along Siskiyou Boulevard wtth an entrance off the
parking lot to the rear of the building and a staircase In the rear leading to the apartments. At the point
of the lot, there will be another entrance to the ground floor commercial space that will open onto an
outdoor patio courtyard.
Four of the five curb cuts originally on the site are being eliminated with this project. There will be one
curb cut going out to Ashland Street and joint use of a driveway along Siskiyou as well as an agreement
to allow for joint use of parking between the commercial areas.
There will be overall improvements to the stte, An eight foot wide sidewalk will be constructed wilh new
street trees, along wtth covered bike facllilies. Due to grade change, the finished floor level of the
building above the sidewalk along Ashland Street is roughly seven feet. In order to have a sidewalk
entrance on Siskiyou Boulevard, a decorative masonry wall has been proposed along the sidewalk as
well as an inset bench In that masonry wall, similar to Wendy's. This would be to break up the wall and
allow for some seating areas.
In the Detailed Site Review Zone, tt is within the purview of the Planning Commission for the applicant to
make provisions for transtt facilities wtthin that zone. At the pre-application conference, Staff discussed
wtth the applicant at the least, reserving an area on the stte for a new shelter, designed in accordance
with the ctty's specific design standards. Because the proposal is near the 1 0,000 square foot minimum,
tt throws the project into the large scale development standard. Staff has added a condition of approval
that an easement might be provided to allow for a facility to be constructed at a reserved location at a
future date. The Commission may wish to discuss the construction of a shelter.
The applicant has provided paint colors for the building. The Stte Design Standards state that bright
paint colors used extensively to attract attention to the building are prohibited. Attention should be
drawn to the building design. Molnar passed the color samples to the Commissioners to see if they
would prefer more neutral tones.
Staff has recommended approval of the application wtth the attached 13 condilions.
After reviewing the Transportation Element, Howe noted that bike parking be located near a major
entrance. The proposed designated area is not near any entrance but looks like an excellent stte for a
bus shelter. Molnar said he discussed wilh the applicant using U bars at curbside as in the downtown in
between street trees, An alternative shelter location has not been discussed with the applicant.
Howe asked 'how high the wall will be along' Ashland Street. Molnar responded that tt ranges from three
and one-half feet at the tip to the highest point of about six and one-half feet. The applicant was
concerned about the condition requiring the maximum wall height of three and one-half feet be adjacent
to the sidewalk. Staff's intent Is that the wallis not so high It makes pedestrians uncomfortable. The
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applicant could step the wall back with a small planter area with another three foot wall.
Howe asked If a fence and a gate at the point of the triangle were an Invlllng and welcoming feature.
Molnar assumed that area would be used by the retail tenant on the ground floor to compliment the
Indoor space. That will always be a type of Island and II is important to add interest along the sidewalk.
Carr is somewhat concerned that the scale of the proposed building Is larger wllh flat roofed buildings
behind II.
Giordano asked If when calculating the parking, Is II right at the requirement or was any relief given for
the residential units? Molnar said II was calculated with the ground floor's retail requirement (24) and
then added on the residential requirement (6) and added on ten percent allowance from the ordinance.
They are showing 33 parking spaces. There has been discussion of reducing the parking by two spaces
In order meet an Oregon Department of Transportation requirement to decrease the throat distance of
the entrance by eliminating a parking space on each side. There could be a combination bike and bus
shelter.
Finkle asked about money for a bus shelter and Mclaughlin said grant money is still available, however,
It Is an RvrD project and with their cuts, It may be more difficult but there Is still an opportunity.
PUBLIC HEARING
CHUCK BECK, represents Batzer Construction, 890 Biddle Road, Suite 185, Medford, OR. He said the
bus shelter has been discussed but they have not been given any parameters for a building design,
They would be happy to set aside anything they can. Beck spoke wllh John Martin of ODOT today and
they will eliminate three parking spaces (one on the west side and two on the east side) giving better
. access onto Ashland Street With regard to the height of the wall along Ashland Street, they are
requesting some flexibility with the three and one-half foot maximum, They will try to step planters, but
he Is concerned about working wllh the slopes and planters. The planters may be so narrow that .
nothing will grow In the spaces. There Is a possibility the owners may not want to build apartments at
this time upstairs. Apartments were suggested by Staff. They have a document that is tantamount to a
reciprocal agreement with the adjacent property owners for parking.
Carr wondered If Beck was determined to use the colors he presented. Beck thought they were subtle
but he Is open to change.
Molnar said there would have to be some sort of reduction In the parking they have provided If the
applicant exceeds ten percent above the maximum and eliminates the four apartment unlls.
Giordano thought the colors could be toned down slightly, In addlllon, he thought the wall along
Ashland Street was not human scale. It feels like a blank wall, especially on the lower part of the
project Has Beck considered recessing the building? If the apartments are eliminated and the parking,
and the building were to be recessed, perhaps nothing would be lost Giordano would liked a
combination bus/bike parking shelter.
Howe believes the brightest color Is the metal rooflng and wondered where II would be visible. Beck
said three panels would be visible on Ashland and three on Siskiyou with one panel visible on the west
side. Beck explained these would be awnings, not corrugated metal roofing. Howe thought it was a
bright awning color.
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COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
Finkle's concerns are similar to Giordano's regarding the wall. Giordano believes the wall needs some
serious redesign. He Is not In favor of keeping the wall In the third section. He likes the project,
Including the colors but feels It needs additional attention to humanize the area along Ashland Street.
He would like to see the applicant pay for a bus/bike parking shelter.
Mclaughlin could ask the applicant if he has other solutions for the wall if he cannot meet the three foot,
six inch wall height. Staff has the same concern as Giordano that human scale be retained.
Gardiner would like to see the applicant come back with an alternate plan for the wall and different paint
colors.
The wall height is Hearn's concern also.
Carr asked if plantings would grow on the north side. Mclaughlin said a large enough planter would
need to be Installed in Insure growth.
Howe feels the proposed wall on the north side seems cold, Intimidating, and unfriendly.
REOPEN PUBLIC HEARING
CHUCK BECK said he would appreciate approval of the project In general with the wall as the only
issue. There are lots of things that can be done with the wall. The wall could be eliminated with just
landscaping between the sidewalk and the building. Perhaps the wall could be lowered.
Armitage asked if Beck would agree to a 30 day continuance. Mclaughlin said if Beck is able to bring a
revised design to the next meeting, Staff could have the findings ready for adoption at that time.
. Giordano asked if Beck would have any problem coming up with a bus shelter as this is a major transit
route in the Rogue Valley.
CINDY MONROE, Ashland, said there Is no view of what this building will look like from the Intersection.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION & MOTION
Everyone agreed that the wall design needs to be reviewed at the next meeting. The Commissioners
,asked that the applicant 'conslder softening the colors.
Carr, Gardiner, Finkle, and Armitage did not feel the applicant needed to provide a bus shelter. Howe
believes there should be' a combination bus/bike parking shelter. Hearn and Armitage would like to see
a combination shelter, if It Is feasible. Giordano would like to see a bus shelter provided by the
applicant.
Giordano moved to continue Planning Action 96.106. The applicant does not have to adhere to a three
and one-half foot wall if the architect can achieve another solution. Carr seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
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PLANNING ACTION 96-130
REQUEST FOR OUTUNE PLAN APPROVAL OF A 16 LOT SUBDIVISION UNDER THE
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OPTION. PROPOSAL INCLUDES A PHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS
REVIEW PERMIT FOR REALIGNMENT AND CULVERTlNG OF A DRAINAGE CHANNEL
531 AND 541 FORDYCE STREET
APPLICANT: SCOTT KURTZ/COLIN SWALE/BEVERLY SPJUT
Sne Visns and Ex Parte Contacts
Sne vlsns were made by all.
Giordano had an ex parte contact wnh the applicants. They had talked to him about the project before
they started. They were considering hiring Giordano for the project but did not. He received no
compensation, He talked to them about what n would take for him to work on the project. Prior to this,
Giordano did work on a design for the prior owner of the property.
STAFF REPORT
The proposal Is for 16 lots Including 14 new lois and each existing residence will be located on their own
lot. The applicant proposes constructing a new street to serve the majority of the new home sites. The
street will terminate at the west property line In a temporary tumaround.
Molnar showed the overhead showing the addnlon of an alley behind lots 1 through 4. This would allow
the residences to have an orientation toward Fordyce and not necessitate Individual driveways and curb
cuts. The road design Includes an expanded planting strip on the right side of the street to
accommodate some large willows on the property. There are a significant number of mature trees in the
central part of the lot. Most have been Incorporated Into the common area around the existing house.
The elevations area farmhouse style. single story wnh a steeped pnched roof. Molnar mentioned the
three foot wide drainage channel that has been Identified on the City's map as needing protection. Staff
has recommended approval of the project wnh the attached 15 condnions.
Giordano asked how Staff felt about the 15 foot travel lane. Mclaughlin said the street design came out
of the North Mountain Neighborhood plan but Is not In the general ordinance yet. The Engineering and
Fire Departments stili need to review the design and this could be reviewed at final plan.
PUBLIC HEARING
SCOTT KURTZ, 676 Uberty; Beverly Spjut. 531 Fordyce; Colin Swales, 461 Allison. The applicants noted
that they conducted a neighborhood meeting, Kurtz explained that the applicants were impressed with
the North Mountain Neighborhood Plan and took the road design from that because they are Interested
in limning the amount of Impervious surface. Included In the design Is a right-of-way up to 48 feet which
would allow a larger planting area on both sides of the street. including sidewalks on both sides. They
are Interested In exploring permeable paving solutions for the shared drive and incorporate n Into the
open space. They do not want to have a fence on the open space side of the flag drive. The applicants
would like to perhaps have accessory unns over garages wnh all lots which will be discussed at final
plan. The building envelopes will depend on the final home design but building footprints have been
shown.
Howe said she can see the potential for only two driveways on Lots 12, 13, 14, and 15 rather than four.
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Swales said they are prepared to combine curb cuts or locate shared driveways, however, sometimes
there can be problems with neighbors parking In each others portion of the shared driveway.
RITA WOODS, 521 Fordyce Street, said she would like to have a curb cut next to her property on
Willow. She wants to make sure there Is water for her existing willow trees and would like a couple of
hose bibs (front and back yard) for TID water. She would like release of the driveway easement that
goes to Lot 16 since there will be another driveway to that lot.
JAMES CAMP. 475 Fordyce Street, stated he Is concerned with Interruption of TID water. He would like
a condition added that the applicant provide for TID water under appropriate specifications so It will be a
functional system and done in a manner that it does not Interrupt other user's water especially In the
summer. Camp explained that the drainage ditch begins at the top of Fordyce and brings water lots of
water down Fordyce and ends up on his property. His property Is In the riparian area. He wants the
water to exit through his property.
Mclaughlin said TID has certain requirements and Staff tries to let the Irrigation district handle this.
Condition 14 ensures water rights for downstream users but it should be added that there be no
interruption of service.
Finkle wondered if the Commission can condition not requiring a fence between the open space and flag
drive. Molnar said that can be clarified In a condition and allow some flexibility to keep the open feeling.
Rebuttal
KURTZ said they met with Camp and Woods and on-site with Hollie Cannon and think they worked out a
solution with TID to supply water off their property. Camp will have to talk to TID about what will happen
on his property. This Information will be included on the final engineered drawings.
Swales believes the additional curb cut requested by Woods will not fit into the new development and
they would rather not provide it. She has access to her property on Fordyce.
Spjut said when she has access to Old Willow Lane and will abandon the easement along Woods'
property. She has an Indefinite easement for electric and plumbing.
Carr moved to continue the meeting until 10:30 p.m. It was seconded and approved.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
Carr suggested adding Condition 16 that the fencing be eliminated alo'ng the flag, Willow and the alley
(open space). .
Mclaughlin said the curb cut issue Is between the property owner and applicant.
Howe asked if the flood Irrigation Is being taken away, do the applicants need to provide a way to water
the willow tree?
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Kurtz said water will be brought to the two willow trees at the entrance to the property. The existing
trees along the parkrow will be watered by the homeowner's association. Spjut said she would not mind
providing one hose bib for Woods.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
Giordano feels water is being taken away from the adjacent property owners and the Commission needs
some assurance the water is not being cut off to those properties. This could be worked out at final
plan and is covered under Cond~ion 14.
Add Cond~ion 17 that a hose bib is provided to the Woods property on the rear of her property (use a
Lot # reference).
Finkle added to Condition 14 that during the changes in the TiD piping, minimize interruption of service.
Carr moved to approve PA96-130 with the add~lon of Conditions 16 and 17 as stated above. Finkle
seconded the motion and ~ carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 29TH MEETING.
Finkle moved to approve, 'Carr seconded the motion and the minutes were approved.
TYPE III PLANNING ACTIONS
PLANNING ACTION 96-136
. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN.
APPLICANT: CITY OF ASHLAND
STAFF REPORT
Mclaughlin said this would be continued on December 10, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers
and will be the first item on the agenda. In add~ion, there will be a TPAC Study Session that will be
open for public comment on December 4, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers. Comments have
been received from the Chamber of Commerce about some concerns they have about the element and
they would like some additional opportun~y to meet w~h them.
Some of the suggested changes since the Study Session are a few minor word changes to a couple of
the policies and added a new one regarding parking in the downtown. There are several other policies
that are currently In the element and should have been In this draft that will be added.
PUBLIC HEARING
SUZANNE MATHIS MCQUEEN, 2934 Grizzly Drive, owns two businesses, one in the downtown and one
on the south end of Siskiyou Boulevard. She did not think the business downtown would have survived
without the parking structure behind them. However, her biggest Issue Is that there are no parking
spaces on Siskiyou and Tolman Creek Road. If there is no parking on her property, people will go to
Medford. She was restricted to nine parking spaces even though she had space for more. McQueen
ASHlAND PlANNING COMMISSION
REGUlAR MEETllNG
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 12, 1996
7
believes it Is only fair to take into consideration the economic consequences with Inadequate parking.
Carr moved to extend the meeting until 11 :00 p.m, The motion was seconded and approved.
JIM NELSON, Blue Heron Gallery and Gifts submitted a letter.
MICHAEL GIBBS, 536 Ashland Street, said he has been Involved In many meetings dealing with the
transportation issue. He is asking to send this plan back to TPAC and look for a balanGe. Alan DeBoer
is the Chamber representative on TPAC and he said he had never seen the entire document in tact.
Many elements will be very detrimental to the business community and the Chamber wants an
opportunity to bring comments forward. The entire business community feels parking and driving is not
as balanced as it might be.
Mclaughlin said it was his understanding that TPAC did review the entire document and saw the whole
thing. TPAC did review it and comment.
PLANNING ACTION 96-133
REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF THE NORTH MOUNTAIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
APPLICANT: CITY OF ASHLAND
STAFF REPORT
Mclaughlin reported the adjustment was made that was suggested by Evan Archerd (running a road
parallel to North Mountain to allow for houses to front North Mountain).
Adjustments have been made in the ordinance to the minimum density standard.
PUBLIC HEARING
No one came forth to speak.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
Carr moved to forward the North Mountain Neighborhood plan to the City Council with the Planning
Commission's recommendation to adopt the plan. Hearn seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
ADJOURNED
..
The meeting was adjourned at 11 :00 p.m.
ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETTING
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 12, 1996
8
.
ASHUl.ND PUl.NNING COMMISSION
HEARINGS BOARD
NOVEMBER 12, 1996
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Steve Armttage at 6:30 p.m. Other Commissioners
present were Hearn and Gardiner. Staff present was Molnar.
TYPE I PUl.NNING ACTIONS
PUl.NNING ACTION 96-127
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TWO-UNIT TRAVELLER'S
ACCOMMODATION AND OWNER'S UNIT LOCATED AT 534 SISKIYOU BOULEVARD. APPLICANT:
JOE R. AND PENRYN A. MANCEAU
This action was approved.
PUl.NNING ACTION 96-128
REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL PUl.N FOR OAK MEADOWS SUBDIVISION,
ALLOWING FOR A MODIFICATION OF THE BUILDING ENVELOPE FOR LOT 6 LOCATED AT 143
OAK MEADOWS PUl.CE. AMENDMENT WOULD REDUCE THE SIDE YARD SETBACK TO 3 FEET
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE, AND MODIFY THE REAR YARD SETBACK
TO CORRESPOND TO THE FLOODPUl.IN CORRIDOR BOUNDARY.
APPLICANT: DON GREENE
This action was called up for a public hearing.
PUl.NNING ACTION 96-129
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL
UNIT ABOVE THE GARAGE AT 1191 PARK STREET. APPLICANT: STEVE BULKIN
This action was approved.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Water Quality Division
. Monthly Report
November 1996
The following is a report of the collective activities of
various sub-divisions within the Water Quality Division.
This report only concerns the significant activity within the
division.
WATER:
Leaks:
Meters:
SerVices:
Mains:
Mise:
Pump
Stations:
SEWER:
Repairs:
Install:
Repaired three leaks in customer service line or meter.
Installed twelve 0/." meters with hand valves. Installed one 1". Changed
out twenty-six 0/." meters. Dug out all the meter boxes on Oak to Hersey
and Hersey to North Mountain. Installed four TRPL (touch read pit lid)
meters for easier reading. Turned off all irrigation meters,
Installed three 0/." water service, installed seven 1" services in new Ivy
Lane Subdivision two of which are for air valves. Relocated three 0/."
water services at North Main from old 6" line to new 12" line. Relocated
water services at Ashland Village as per contractor.
Tied in water lines at Grandview and Sunnyview and put them into
service. Chlorinated and put into service the new line at Ivy Lane.
Installed PRV vault at Mistletoe and dropped in the device but have not
tied it in yet.
Winterized all the non-freezing drinking fountains. Unloaded semi-truck
of 16" pipe and fitting for Water Street main line replacement. Opened
flood gates at Hosler Dam.
Performed weekly inspection and maintenance on four booster pump
stations, and drinking fountains.
Made repairs to seven sanitary service lines/mains, Responded to one
main line plug.
Installed two new manholes, installed three sewer services.
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Maint:
Jet radded 6,823' of City sewer mains using 20,000 gallons of water.
Rodded 11,565' of City sewer lines using the mechanical radder. Video
inspection of 6607" of City ,sewer mains,
TREATMENT FACILITIES:
The Water Treatment Plant treated 59,166 million gallons of drinking water for our
community, and the Water Pollution Contral Facility treated 58.05 million gallons of
water.
MISCELLANEOUS
. There were 85 requests for location of water and sewer utilities during the past month,
-
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Water Quality Division
Monthly Report
October 1996
. The following is a report of the collective
activities of various subdivisions of the
Water Quality Division. This report only
concerns the significant activity within this
division.
WATER:
Leaks:
Meters:
Fire
Hydrants:
Services:
Mains:
Mise:
Pump
Stations:
.fWf*)J$1l1J}MIIt~@frt~Wf~~MrimtfHlt1In~~nt~~1HlK
Repaired fourteen leaks in customer service lines or meters.
Installed eleven %" meters with hand valves. Installed one 1 ", one 1 'h" and
one 2" meter. Changed out thirty-seven %" meters. Dug out eighty-seven
meter boxes because of gopher or other problems with access to meters.
:- Installed three TRPL (touch read pit lid) meters for easier reading of meter.
Repaired leaking fire hydrant at 1040 Plaza,
Installed one %" water service, one 1 'h" water service, two 2" water
services, and one 4" fire line. Relocated three %" water services at
Peachey. Installed %" hand valve on service line.
Made two large taps: one 6" x 6" at Ivy Lane and another 6" x 6" at
Grandview. Finished installing 2000' of 2" plastic Lithia line across gun
range, chlorinated, disinfected, backfilled and put into service. Finished
man holes for vaults on PRV's at Ashland Street. Repaired four valve boots.
Installed new handicap drinking fountain at Laurel and North Main.
Changed out two broken curb stops, turned all TID lines off and bled out
the water for the season.
Performed weekly inspection and maintenance on four booster pump
stations, and drinking fountains.
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SEWER:
. Repairs:
Made repairs to four sanitary service lines/mains. Responded to two main
. line plugs. .. .
Installed: Three new manholes, replaced one sewer service, .
Maint:. Jet rodded 13,540' of City sewer mains using 36,000 gallons of water.
Rodded 12,890' of City sewer lines using the mechanical rodder.
Videoed:. . Video inspection of 1,282' of City sewer mains,
TREATMENT FACILITIES:
The Water Treatment Plant treated 88.798 million gallons of drinking water for our
. community; and the Water Pollution Control Facility treated 58.48 million gallons of water.
"
MISCELLANEOUS:
There were 120 requests for location of water and sewer utilities during the past month.
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Street Division
Monthly Report
November 1996 Report .
SWEEPERS: (2)
Swept 678 miles of streets.
Collected 560 yards of debris (leaves).
. Responded to 85 utility location requests,
Graded several streets and alleys,
Patched potholes and sunken services.
Hauled off from "B Street yard: 65 yards of sweeper debris, 145 yards of leaves to the
granite pit, 20 yards of old asphalt to our re-cycle yard and 10 yards of concrete to our
concrete pit.
.l Began removing some fence at the "B" Street yard to gain access to some recently
;;" acquired property.
Removed and patched back some asphalt at the Service Center that was damaged from
a plugged catch basin, Airport storm drain ditch, rough intersection on Oak at "B" and
around a new manhole on Iowa above Hillcrest: 14.67 tons.
. BEGAN VAN NESS AVENUE MAJOR CONSTRUCTION: saw-cutting and grading for curb,
'. gutter and sidewalk, removing vegetation and preparing for pre-patching and re-surfacing.
VAN NESS: Fertilized, seeded and placed matting on the slope on the railroad side
between Oak and Water, to prevent erosion,
Picked up 36 barricades from Ashland rental in Talent.
STORM DRAINS:
Flushed and/or rodded several storm drain systems.
Cleaned off catch basins.
Cleaned out catch basins.
Completed the Airport storm drain projects. (See October report for details,)
Began Emerick/B Street storm drain project. Project includes: pot-holing (exposing) all
underground utilities and.installing 1015 feet of 15-inch, 110 feet of 12-inch, 7-22 degree
15-inch elbows, a 15-inch to 12-inch 'T', 10 catch basins and 1 manhole, Back-fill: 201
yards of 1 sack slurry. 6.75 yards of concrete for catch basins.
Dug up and replaced 5 feet of broken storm drain on Canyon Park Drive,
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Replaced curb inlet lid on Orchard/Wrights Creek,
Cut a groove in the pavement in a hangar at the Airport to divert the water,
. Cut vegetation to and around 3 storm. drain access' into the creek at the Airport for
. testing.
SIGNS and PAINT:
Replaced 3 faded "No Parking" signs on YMCA Way.
Replaced the "DO NOT ENTER" signs on the Beaver Slide at Water Street and on 3rd and
. C Streets.
. c'. Installed "DO NOT ENTER - EXCEPT BICYCLES" at the Post Office alley at 2nd Street.
.c. Removed all the signs and posts from the sidewalk on Winburn Way from the Hillah
:. Temple to Nutley, The 2-hour parking signs will be re-set behind the sidewalk or installed
. on the light posts,
. . Made and installed "FUTURE ROAD EXTENSION" sign off of Parkside for Planning
Department.
.'. Installed several 2-hour parking signs, a 25 mph sign and a 15 minute parking sign on
the light poles on Winburn Way.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Hauled 2 loads of scrap lumber to Bio-Mass in White City,
Placed a temporary, orange construction fence around the house and shed at Mountain
and "B" Street.
lowered conduit across Water Street for the Electric Department.
Picked up 5 tons of cold mix from the City of Medford,
Removed 2 concrete light pole bases, panels of concrete, graded and patched
temporarily with cold mix on Winburn Way,
Helped in shop when needed.
Cleaned up equipment on a weekly basis,
Held monthly safety meeting with special guest Greg Scoles.
ICE RINK:
Completed our phases of the project: removed 908 yards of material, hauled in 680 yards
of rock and paved the area using 198.38 tons of asphalt. .
The rock and asphalt were donated by Quality Rock of Ashland.
Patched, temporarily with cold mix, utility trench in front of the Ice Rink.
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Street Division
Monthly Report
October 1996 Report
SWEEPER:
Swept 414 mile.s of streets.
Gollected 235 yards of debris.
Responded to 120 utility location requests,
. , Graded several streets and alleys.
. Patched pot-holes and sunken services.
Completed re-surfacing Park Street from Siskiyou to Ashland Street. Total tonnage:
704.57 .
Completed final preparation for the re-surfacing of Pinecrest Terrace from the T,LD. ditch
down to Peachey Road and Walker Avenue from Peachey Road to Windsor: flushed,
swept, taped cracks and notified the residents.
Re-surfaced.Pinecrest Terrace from the T,LD. ditch to Peachey Rd. and Walker Ave, from
Peachey Rd. to Windsor (2 day project), using 837.17 tons of asphalt.
Repaired wash-out on Tolman at Diane and ruts on Alta.
Hauled 10 yards of :y. minus rock from Quality Rock to B Street yard for maintenance.
Hauled 70 yards of sweeper debris to our dump site,
CONTINUED THE ICE RINK PROJECT:
Removed material (908 yards so far), hauled in rock (679,79 tons so far; All donated by
Quality Rock).
OCTOBER 30: Final preparation for paving,
OCTOBER 31: Paved 1st lift: 122.61 tons.(Donated by Quality Rock).
Began storm drain: project includes 230 feet of 12" P.V.C., 80 feet of 4" with fittings, 1
manhole, 5 catch basins and 144 yards of slurry,
Hauled 30 yards of old asphalt to re-cycle pit.
Dug 50 feet of ditch for the Electric Department.
STORM DRAINS:
Flushed and/or rodded several storm drain systems.
Cleaned off catch basin grates,
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Cleaned out catch basins. ".
Began storm drain projects at the Airport. First project includes 100 feet of 6" solid perf
.' pipe, 400 feet of 12" and 2 catch basins. Second project includes 100 feet of 6" solid perf,
230 feet of solid 6" pipe and 4 catch basins. Backfill materials consist of 1 W' drain rock
(26.56 tons), % minus rock (23.86 tons) and screened granite (140 yards).
Cleaned entrance to culvert on Tolman at Diane.
Plugged off old catch basin at 655 Faith Avenue,
Heavy rain on the October 24th kept us busy with drainage problems.
Took water tests from designated areas on Ashland and Bear Creeks.
.. SIGNS/PAINT:
.' Continued painting: parking lots, parking spaces, yellow curbs, arrows and only in left turn
lanes, etc.
Secured all painting equipment for the winter.
: :~' Replaced street signs on Lit Way at Harmony Lane and at Ray Lane due to vandalism.
>: Repaired the "Stop" signs at Iowa and Wightman and at Ashland and Taylor Streets.
~. . Replaced 8 faded "No Parking" signs on upper Iowa.
Installed 10, 25 mph signs/posts,on Walker Avenue between Peachey Road and East
Main Street.
Made 4 foot x 4 foot "PARADE IN PROGRESS" sign for Police Department.
. Replaced street sign on Lithia Way /3rd Street.
Replaced posts on school signs on Beach Street.
Straightened several signs.
Installed 4 "CAUTION - GOLFERS HITTING ACROSS ROAD NEXT 400 FEET' signs and
posts at the Golf Course.
Repaired the street sign on Iowa/Lincoln,
Removed Commercial Bus signs, parking limitation signs from all parking lots and from
Winburn Way.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Trimmed tree on Scenic at Church for "Stop" sign clearance.
Picked up wood stoves at 1555 Windsor and at 275 West Nevada for the Conservation
Department.
Trimmed tree for 25 mph sign on Park Street and on South Mountain.
Picked up several dead animals.
Prepared signs, cones and barricades and delivered them to designated areas for the
Police Department, Halloween Parade.
Cleaned up equipment and facilities on a weekly basis.
Helped in shop when needed.
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. City of Ashland
Fleet Mainteriance
November 1996 Report
,"'.i
Three mechanics~completed work on 98 work orders on various,types
of City equipment'. and- vehicles. ,
The emergency generators 'at City.. Hall and,. th'e: civic Center were
manually tested on a weekly basis.
I & M certificates issued',for the month: U.'S..:Post;'Office =:16
;
, .<.
City of Ashland
Fleet Maintenance
October 1996 Report
Three mechanics completed work on 118 work orders on various types of City equipment
and vehicles.
The emergency generators at City Hall and the Civic Center were manually tested on a
weekly basis.
I and M certificates issued for the month: 0
;
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November, 1996
ENGINEERING DIVISION
MONTHLY REPORT
1, Issued 9 Street Excavation permits.
2. .. Issued -0- Miscellaneous Construction permits with inspections.
3, Issued 2 Address Change or Assignment forms.
4.. . Responded to 12 Certificates of Occupancy reviews,
5, Completed 8 Pre-applicationsJor Planning Actions.
6. Completed 8 "One-Stop" permit forms.
7. Performed field and office checks on 6 partition plats & subdivision plats.
8, Conducted 4 traffic safety site inspections.
9. Attended Traffic Safety Commission, Forest Commission, Bicycle Commission, Airport
Commission Meetings; and City Council Meetings.
10. Met with the owner of the property adjacent to the "Imperative Property" to determine
a common boundary.
11. Researched deeds and documents pertaining to access to the newly acquired "Imperatrice
Property. "
12. Performed the following work on the Van Ness Improvement project:
a. Staked & Computed grades for curbs.
b. Prepared design of proposed retaining wall.
c. Performed' additional topo survey on Oak Street and on Helman Street for
additional work.
d. Inspected 'York.
13. Perforni.ed the following work on the proposed skating rink:
a. Set "red top" hubs for final grade.
b Designed and laid out storm drain. .
c. Set grade stakes for grading, storm drains, curbs, and wall footing.
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14, Performed the following work on the Roca Creek Channel Improvement Project R.EP.
a. Met with engineers & contractors on site.
. b." Prepared and mailed Addendum No.1.
c. Received proposal & reviewed same.
15.- Inspected work on curb adjustment at the Eighth and' A' Street intersection.
16. Performed the following work on the Ashland Street sidewalk repair project:
a. Acquired easements for tree planting.
b. Advertised project in local paper and on area signs.
c. . Completed plans for proposed improvement and repair of sidewalks.
17. Provided AVTOCAD map and/or drawings for the following departments:
a.
b. .
,.: c. '-.
d.
e,
f.
g.
h,
Administration
Fire Department
. Engineering
Public Works
S.O,S.C.
O.V.N.C.
Police Department
Water Department
(1)
(78)
(56)
(5)
(3)
(1)
(3)
(1)
18. . Updated traffic accident data base,
19. Attended monthly Rogue Basin Utility Coordinating Council meeting in Medford.
.20. Prepared memo regarding the proposed Oak Knoll water well.
21. Acqu~red two excavation permits from Jackson County.
22. Performed the following work on the Indiana Street re-alignment project.
a. Reviewed preliminary plans.
b. Discussed project with engineer.
c. Requested variances from two design standards from ODOT.
23. Performed the following work on the 1996 Miscellaneous Concrete Project:
a. Conducted pre-construction meeting.
b. Issued notice to proceed.
c. Inspected work performed by Contractor.
24, Performed the following work pertaining to Mountain Meadows Subdivision:
a. Prepared interim progress payment authorizations.
b. Inspected work performed by contractor.
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25. Provided construction,inspection for the following projects:
a. Ashland Village Subdivision
b. Mountain Meadows Subdivision, Phase II
c. Railroad Park Cottage Homes Subdivision
d. West Bellview Estates Subdivision
26. Updated city storm drain maps,
27. Performed the following work on the proposed traffic signal at North Mountain and East
.
Main Street:
a. Provided engineer with computer base map.
b, Mailed results of turn movement & volume study to engineer.
28. Prepared memo regarding th,e sale of water to residences outside the City limits.
29, Performed the following work on the 1996 Street Improvement Project:
a. Met with property owners on Clinton Street.
b, Met with Parks Department staff regarding Mountain Avenue improvements.
c. Communicated with consulting engineers.
30. . Operated traffic counts at var~ous intersections.
31. Updated County plat maps.
32.' Performed the following work on the proposed Schofield, Monte Vista, and Sheridan
Street Ll.D. 's:
a. Prepared base map.
b. Researched pre-paving agreements.
c. Computed assessment frontages.
d. Met with developer.
33. Prepared memo to Parks Department and developer regarding payment of water line on
Mountain Avenue.
34. Prepared and mailed questionnaire regarding undergrounding of power on Fordyce Street.
35, Updated engineering library files,
36. Prepared letter to Orange Avenue residents regarding pending improvement of Orange
Avenue.
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.~.
Monthly Building Activity Report: 07/96
#
units
SINGLE/MULTI-FAMILY & TOURIST ACCOMODATIONS:
Building:
2 UNIT CONDOMINIUM
ACCESSORY RES UNIT
ADD/REM FOR ACCESS UNIT
ADDENDUM TO PERM 9601046
ADDENDUM/PERMIT #9604073
ADDENDUM/PERMIT #9606093
ADDITION
ADDITION OF PORCH
APARTMENT BLDG - 8 UNITS
CARPORT
CONVERSION TO APT UNIT
DEMOLITION OF DECK/WINDOW
FENCE
GAS LINE/FURNACE/AC
INTERIOR REMODEL
MAIN FLOOR REMODEL/DECK
MANUFACTURED HOME
NEW DECK AND STAIRS
NEW FENCE AND DECK
POOL
RAISE HEADER
RAMP
REINSPECTION FEE
REMODEL & ADDITION
REPAIR FIRE DAMAGE
SFR
SFR-ATTACHED
SPECIAL INSPECTION
WINDOW ADDITION
WOODSTOVE/CHIMNEY INSPECT
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
8
1
1
1
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
6
1
1
1
Subtotal: $
Electrical:
1 BR CIR FOR AIR COND
1 BR CIR/AIR CONDITIONER
2 BR CIR FOR GARAGE
2 BR CIR FOR SMOKE DETECT
2 BR CIR FOR SPA
ADD 1 BR CIR + 1 ALTERAT
ADD 2 BR CIR ON #9607075
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Page 1
Value
373,390
85,000
16,811
o
o
o
42,500
5,000
196,920
3,845
3,378
o
3,150
.5,000
25,000
25,000
55,700
8,000
1,640
10,000
200
29,338
o
25,000
11,000
878,781
545,574
o
600
1,200
2,352,027
175
300
500
350
350
1,400
o
Monthly Building Activity Report: 07/96
Page 2
#
units
Value
SINGLE/MULTI-FAMILY & TOURIST ACCOMODATIONS:
Electrical:
ADD SERVICE 1
ELECTRIC 1
REPLACE 2 SERVICES 1
REWIRE DOWNSTAIRS APT 1
SERVICE CHANGE 4
SERVICE CHANGE + 1 BR CIR 2
TEMP POWER 2
300
650
1,400
500
3,200
2,900
274
Subtotal: $
12,299
Mechanical:
GAS LINE/FIREPLACE INSERT 1 2,500
GAS LINE/FURN/AC/1 BR CIR 1 3,400
GAS LINE/FURN/AC/2 BR CIR 1 3,113
GAS LINE/FURNACE/AIR COND 1 4,019
GAS LINE/STOVE 1 2,000
GAS LINE/WATER HEATER 1 800
INSTALL AC/1 BR CIR 1 2,747
INSTALL AIR CONDITIONER 2 5,394
INSTALL HEAT PUMP/2 BR CR 1 3,932
REPLACE GAS FURN/WTR HTR 1 3,170
REPLACE GAS FURNACE 1 2,700
Subtotal: $ 33,775
Plumbing:
IRRIGATION SYSTEM 2 4,500
REPLACE & ADD PLMB FIXTUR 1 1,200
REPLACE ELECT WTR HTR 1 0
Subtotal: $ 5,700
***Total: $ 2,403,801
COMMERCIAL:
Building:
ADD/REM TO RESTAURANT 1 73,202
COVERED BIKE PARKING 1 4,800
INTERIOR REMODEL 2 165,000
LIGHT MANUF ASSEMBLY BLDG 1 111,035
Monthly Building Activity Report: 07/96
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Total this month: 94 $ 4,360,050
Total this month last year: 78 $ 1,125,925
Total year to date: 94 $ 4,360,050
Total last year: 78 $ 1,125,925
This month This month This year
last year
Total Fees: 40,500 13,422 40,500
Total Inspections: 651 461 651
PAGE NO. 1
10/15/96
ADDRESS
** 2 UNIT CONDOMINIUM
817 NO ADDRESS826
819 NO ADDRESS828
** Subtotal **
** ACCESSORY RES UNIT
427 BEACH ST2
** .Subtotal **
** APARTMENT BLDG - 8 UNITS
40 WIGHTMAN STI
** Subtotal **
** CARPORT
796 LIBERTY ST
** Subtotal **
** FENCE
667 NORTH MAIN ST1/2
152 STRAWBERRY LN
814 OAK KNOLL DR
770 OAK ST
** Subtotal **
** MANUFACTURED HOME
321 CLAY ST105
** Subtotal **
** POOL
437 WILEY ST
** Subtotal **
** SFR
272 PALM AV
276 PALM AV
210 OTIS ST
530 ALTAMONT ST
864 CYPRESS POINT LP
175 PIEDMONT DR
** Subtotal **
NEW CONSTRUCTION: 7/96
RESIDENTIAL
#UNITS CONTRACTOR
VALUATION
2 MEDINGER CONST. CO. INC. 186695.00
MEDINGER CONST. CO. INC. 186695.00
ROSS HOMES
8 ADROIT CONST. CO.
OWNER
QUALITY FENCE CO. INC.
RAY'S FENCES
OWNER
OWNER
HOMES AMERICA
OWNER
LOPER, MIKE
LOPER, MIKE
MC FADDEN,
ROGER--CONSTRUCTION CO.
IMAGE BUILDERSS INC.
TONEY, JERRY CONST. INC.
ASHER, STEVEN DBA ASHER
HOMES
373390.00
85000.00
85000.00
196920.00
196920.00
3845.00
3845.00
650.00
900.00
500.00
300.00
2350.00
55700.00
55700.00
10000.00
10000.00
123237.00
101801.00
102244.00
214800.00
184598.00
152101. 00
878781. 00
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10/15/96
ADDRESS
** SFR-ATTACHED
923 BELLVIEW AV1
923 BELLVIEW AV2
902 MARY JANE AV10
906 MARY JANE AV9
910 MARY JANE AV8
918 MARY JANE AV7
** Subtotal **
** IRRIGATION SYSTEM
1008 CLAY ST
** Subtotal **
*** Total ***
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10/15/96
ADDRESS
** COVERED BIKE PARKING
120 FIRST ST N
** Subtotal **
** LIGHT MANUF ASSEMBLY BLDG
1010 BENSON WY
** Subtotal **
** NEW OFFICE/WAREHOUSE
31 MISTLETOE RD
** Subtotal **
*** Total ***
#UNITS CONTRACTOR
VALUATION
DEGROODT, HARLAN 109823.00
CONSTRUCTION
DEGROODT, HARLAN 109823.00
CONSTRUCTION
ASHER, STEVEN DBA ASHER 52393.00
HOMES
ASHER, STEVEN DBA ASHER 92050.00
HOMES
ASHER, STEVEN DBA ASHER 92050.00
HOMES
ASHER, STEVEN DBA ASHER 894~5.00
HOMES
545574.00
OREGON LANDSCAPE & DESIGN
1500.00
1500.00
2153060.00
NEW CONSTRUCTION: 7/96
COMMERCIAL
#UNITS CONTRACTOR
VALUATION
/
ACME WEST
4800.00
4800.00
TBA
111035.00
111035.00
ADROIT CONST. CO.
400000.00
400000.00
515835.00
=--
Monthly Building Activity Report: 08/96
# units Value
SINGLE/MULTI-FAMILY & TOURIST ACCOMODATIONS:
Building:
60 DAY TEMP EXCAV & GRADE 1 200
ADDENDUM TO ADD/REM, ELEC 1 0
ADDENDUM TO ADDITION 1 350
ADDITION 5 255,808
CONVERT GAR TO ACCESS UNT 1 20,587
CONVERT GARAGE TO STUDIO 1 2,000
COVERT GARAGE TO BEDROOM 1 2,500
ENTRY VOIDING 9606026 -1 -34,140
FENCE 5 5,500
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM 1 5,700
INSTALL MONUMENT SIGN 1 500
INTERIOR REMODEL 1 3,000
KITCHEN ADDITION 1 6,000
POOL 1 10,000
REMODEL 1 10,000
REMODEL & ADDITION 3 101,617
REPLACE CARPORT W/GARAGE 1 21,400
REPLACE PORCH 1 300
REROOF 2 7,920
SECOND FLOOR. DECK 1 3,000
SFR 6 748,579
SFR-ATTACHED 2 208,395
Subtotal: $ 1,379,216
Electrical:
2 SERVICE CHANGE
3 BR CIR FOR APPLIANCES
ADD 1 BR CIR FOR AC
ELECTRIC
FEEDER & 4 BR CIRCUITS
SECURITY SYSTEM
SERVICE CHANGE
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
900
150
150
750
o
1,263
2,400
Subtotal: $
5,613
Mechanical:
GAS FURN/WTR HTR/2 BRCIRS
GAS LINE/FURN/AC
GAS LINE/FURN/AC/1 BR CIR
1
1
3
4,925
5,317
14,227
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Monthly Building Activity Report: 08/96
Page 2
# units Value
SINGLE/MULTI-FAMILY & TOURIST ACCOMODATIONS:
Mechanical:
GAS LINE/FURN/AC/2 BR CIR 2 7,177
GAS LINE/FURNACE 1 5,589
GAS LINE/FURNACE/2 BR CIR 1 3,216
GAS LINE/GAS DRYER 1 300
GAS LINE/GAS FURNACE 1 2,000
GAS LINE/GAS RANGE 1 250
GAS LINE/STOVE/WATER HTR 1 500
GAS LINE/WTR HTR/DRYER 1 600
INSTALL AC/1 BR CIR 2 5,624
INSTALL AIR COND/1 BR CIR 2 4,285
INSTALL AIR CONDI'l'IONER 1 1,542
MECHANICAL 5 12,028
Subtotal: $ 67,580
Plumbing:
110' WATERLINE 4 1,400
CONNECT SEWER LINE 1 100
GAS LINE/GAS WATER HEATER 1 750
GAS LINES/WTR HTR/PLBG/VT 1 1,000
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE 2 5,500
INSTALL DOUBLE CHECK VALV 1 800
INSTALL SUMP PUMP 1 1,000
IRRIGATION SYSTEM 2 2,700
PLUMBING 1 1,250
REPLACE ELEC WATER HEATER 1 250
REPLACE SEWER LINE 2 1,700
REPLACE WATER LINE 1 100
SPRINKLER SYSTEM 2 8,600
WATER LINE 1 300
Subtotal: $ 25,450
***Total: $ 1,477,859
COMMERCIAL:
Building:
ADD ADDITIONAL ATM 1 5,000
EXCAV OF SOIL/ADD WINDOWS 1 1,000
FENCE/PARKING ARM METER 1 5,295
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM 1 3,860
\
Monthly Building Activity Report: 08/96
# units Value
COMMERCIAL:
Building:
NEW OFFICE/WAREHOUSE 1 473,928
REMODEL 1 210,294
REROOF 1 5,700
TEN IMPROV ADDN'L FEES 1 0
Subtotal: $ 705,077
Electrical:
CHANGE SERVICE 1 650
ELECTRIC 1 350
ENTRY VOIDING 9608029 -1 -160
SERVICE CHANGE 1 950
SERVICE CHANGE -BRISCOE 1 650
VOIDED ON 08/13/96 1 160
Subtotal: $ 2,600
Mechanical:
INSTALL EXHAUST HOOD/ELEC 1 247
Subtotal: $ 247
Plumbing:
3 UTILITY SINKS/SUMP PUMP 1 1,900
BACKFLOW DEVICE 1 165
IRRIGATION SYSTEM 1 1,471
Subtotal: $ 3,536
***Total: $ 711,460
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Monthly Building Activity Report: 08/96
Page 4
Total this month: 111 $ 2,189,319
Total this month last year: 105 $ 1,799,221
Total year to date: 205 $ 6,549,369
Total last year: 183 $ 2,925,147
This month This month This year
last year
Total Fees: 25,599 22,928 66,099
Total Inspections: 729 608 1380
.,
PAGE NO. 1
10/18/96
ADDRESS
** ENTRY VOIDING 9606026
806 MOUNTAIN AV S
** Subtotal **
** FENCE
1370 APPLE WY
214 NEVADA ST E
1011 HIAWATHA PL
** Subtotal **
** POOL
435 THORNTON WY
** Subtotal'**
** SFR
305 RANDY ST
708 CLAY ST
814 MOUNTAIN MEADOWS DR
13 5 WESTWOOD ST
288 NINTH STREET ALLEY1
282 NINTH STREET ALLEY2
** Subtotal **
** SFR-ATTACHED
929 BELLVIEW AV1
929 BELLVIEW AV2
** Subtotal **
*** Total ***
PAGE NO. 1
10/18/96
ADDRESS
** NEW OFFICE/WAREHOUSE
25 MISTLETOE RD
NEW CONSTRUCTION: 8/96
RESIDENTIAL
#UNITS CONTRACTOR
OWNER
RAY VAN NATTA
DENN, LARRY -
CONSTRUCTION
MILLER, HAROLD
FIELDS CONSTRUCTION
OWNER
OWNER
MEDINGER CONST. CO. INC.
HANDY RANDY'S
COX, FRED--CONSTRUCTION
COX, FRED--CONSTRUCTION
ROSS HOMES
ROSS HOMES
NEW CONSTRUCTION: 8/96
COMMERCIAL
#UNITS CONTRACTOR
OWNER
VALUATION
-34140.00
-34140.00
1000.00
800.00
2900.00
4700.00
10000.00
10000.00
106472.00
136707.00
122600.00
255000.00
63900.00
63900.00
748579.00
98960.00
109435.00
208395.00
937534.00
VALUATION
473928.00
:;
** Subtotal **
*** Total ***
473928.00
473928.00
'. '
Monthly Building Activity Report: 09/96
#
units
SINGLE/MULTI-FAMILY & TOURIST ACCOMODATIONS:
Building:
ADDENDUM PERMIT 9609024
ADDENDUM TO 9607070
ADDITION
CARPORT
CONDOMINIUM (2 UNITS)
DECK
FENCE
FIRE SPRINKLER
GARAGE
INSTALL MANUFACTURED HOME
INT. SPRINKLER SYS.
INTERIOR REMODEL
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
NEW FOURPLEX
NEW SEWER LATERAL
NEW WINDOWS & SIDING
POOL
REFUND ON PERMIT 9607030
REINSEPECTION FEE
REMODEL
REMODEL & ADDITION
REPLACE PORCH
REROOF
SERVICE
SFR
SPECIAL INSPECTION
SPRINKLER/BACKFLOW DEVICE
STUDIO ADDITION
WALL
1
1
2
1
4
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
5
1
1
1
1
Subtotal: $
Electrical:
1 BR CIR FOR FURN/Ae
1 BR CIR FOR GAS FURNACE
1 BR CIR FOR HVAC UNIT
1 BR CR/ENERGY UPGRADE
2 BRANCH CIRCUITS
ALARM SYSTEM
REPLACE METER BASE/RISER
SECURITY SYSTEM
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Page 1
Value
o
o
282,847
2,000
373,390
3,800
6,957
5,930
7,809
o
3,800
5,000
2,000
268,345
500
6,000
77,222
o
o
57,477
20,000
2,700
17,890
350
480,632
o
1,200
18,622
300
1,644,771
100
225
275
280
200
125
400
2,136
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Monthly Building Activity Report: 09/96
Page 2
# units Value
SINGLE/MULTI-FAMILY & TOURIST ACCOMODATIONS:
Electrical:
SERVICE 1 350
SERVICE CHANGE 2 900
SERVICE CHANGE PEDESTAL 1 800
SERVICE+1 BR CIR/HOT TUB 1 100
TEMP POWER POLE 1 150
Subtotal: $ 6,041
Mechanical:
CONVERT TO GAS FURNACE 1 3,278
GAS FIREPLACE INSERT 1 2,753
GAS LINE/FURN/AC/1 BR CIR 1 5,433
GAS LINE/FURN/AC/2 BR CIR 2 '5,469
GAS LINE/FURNACE 1 1,356
GAS LINE/FURNACE/1 BR CIR 1 1,000
GAS LINE/FURNACE/AC 3 12,308
GAS LINE/GAS FURNACE 3 7,347
GAS LINE/GAS RANGE 1 800
GAS WALL FURNACE 1 920
GAS WATER HEATER 300
HEAT PUMP + 1 BR CIR 1 3,900
HEAT PUMP AND 1 BR CIR 1 2,400
RELOCATE 2 GAS METERS 1 200
REPLACE OIL W/GAS FURNACE 1 800
Subtotal: $ 48,264
Plumbing:
ADD KITCHEN SINK 1 200
ADD SINK 0
ADD UTILITY SINK/HOSE BIB 1 200
IRRIGATION SYSTEM .1 3,200
REPLACE SEWER LINE 1 250
SEWER LINE 1 300
SPRINKLER SYSTEM 1 2,000
WATER LINE 5 1,100
WATER LINE FOR IRRIGATION 1 200
Subtotal: $ 7,450
***Total: $ 1,706,526
COMMERCIAL:
Building:
ADDENDUM/PERMIT 9608083 1 0
.
Monthly Building Activity Report: 09/96
Page 3
# units Value
COMMERCIAL:
Building:
ADDITION-SCHNEIDER MUSEUM 1 425,000
DEMOLITION OF PARAPET 1 0
FENCE 1 1,000
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM 2 15,882
INTERIOR REMODEL 3 118,000
MINI STORAGE BLDG A 1 64,676
MINI STORAGE BLDG B 1 53,061
REPLACE PARAPET 1 1,500
REROOF 1 25,975
RETAINING WALL 1 2,500
SPECIAL INSPECTION 1 0
TENANT IMPROVEMENT 1 32,650
Subtotal: $ 740,244
Electrical:
2 BR CIR FOR AC 1 400
ALARM SYSTEM 1 363
ELECTRIC 1 1,209
Subtotal: $ 1,972
***Total: $ .742,216
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Total this month: 112 $ 2,448,742
Total this month last year: 77 $ 1,473,641
Total year to date: 318 $ 9,006,612
Total last year: 260 $ 4,398,789
This month This month This year
last year
Total Fees: 26,885 16,714 93,189
Total Inspections: 646 517 2031
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PAGE NO. 1
12/05/96
ADDRESS
** CONDOMINIUM (2 UNITS)
813 BOULDER CREEK
LANE822
815 BOULDER CREEK LANE
** Subtotal **
** GARAGE
215 GRESHAM ST
** Subtotal **
** INSTALL MANUFACTURED HOME
321 CLAY ST101
** Subtotal **
** MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
321 CLAY ST108
** Subtotal **
** NEW FOURPLEX
264 VAN NESS AV
** Subtotal **
** SFR
1221 ORCHID ST4
315 RANDY ST
787 ST ANDREWS CIRCLE
795 CREEK STONE WY
938 ELKADER ST
** Subtotal **
***.Total ***
PAGE NO. 1
12/05/96
ADDRESS
NEW CONSTRUCTION: 9/96
RESIDENTIAL
#UNITS CONTRACTOR
. VALUATION
2 MEDINGER CONST. CO. INC. 186695.00
2 MEDINGER CONST. CO. INC. 186695.00
OWNER
HEMINGWAYS VINTAGE HOMES
RELIABLE HOMES
4 HUNGERFORD, DOUG
RARITY, MICHAEL
EAGLE CONSTRUCTION
TONEY, JERRY CONST. INC.
MEDINGER CONST. 'CO. INC.
COX, TOM-GENERAL
CONTRACTOR
NEW CONSTRUCTION: 9/96
COMMERCIAL
#UNITS CONTRACTOR
373390.00
7809.60
7809.60
0.00
0.00
2000.00
2000.00
268345.00
268345.00
101610.00
106472.00
121305.00
96000_00
55245.00
480632.00
1132176.60
VALUATION
. .
Monthly Building Activity Report: 10/96
#
units
SINGLE/MU~TI-FAMILY & TOURIST ACCOMODATIONS:
Building:
2 AWNINGS & DECK
ACCESSORY RES UNIT
ADDITION
CONDOMINIUM (2 UNITS)
CONDOMINIUMS - 15 UNITS
DECK
DEMOLITION OF BARN
DEMOLITION OF CABIN
DEMOLITION OF SFR
DEMOLITION OF SHED
FENCE
GARAGE
GARAGE & LEANTO
GREENHOUSE/BATHROOM
HOUSE REPAIR & REMODEL
INTERIOR REMODEL
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
RAMP
REMODEL
REMODEL BASEMENT
REPLACE FRONT PORCH
REROOF OLD GARAGE
RETAINING WALL
SFR
STUDIO
'1
1
1
2
15
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
8
1
Subtotal: $
Electrical:
1 BR eIR FOR GAS HEATER
1 BRANCH CIRCUIT
2 BR CIR FOR BATH REMODEL
ADD 2 BRANCH CIRCUITS
ALARM SYSTEM
CHG OVERHEAD TO UNDERGRD
NEW SERVICE
SECURITY SYSTEM
SERVICE CHANGE
SERVICE PEDESTAL CHANGE
TEMPORARY
TEMPORARY POWER
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
7
Page 1
Value
3,300
76,639
500
182,000
2,000,000
1,500
o
o
o
o
1,510'
6,508
7,586
18,622
10,000
2,000
4,327
1,500
12,000
6,500
6,200
995
11,000
941,505
25,864
3,320,056
100
175
500
700
2,788
500
500
2,371
2,650
780
137
959
Monthly Building Activity Report: 10/96
Page 2
# units Value
SINGLE/MULTI-FAMILY & TOURIST ACCOMODATIONS:
Electrical:
Subtotal: $ 12,160
Mechanical:
ADD MECH TO PER #9601001 1 1,150
CHANGE OIL FURN TO GAS 1 3,200
CHIMNEY LINER 1 1,850
FIREPLACE INSERT 1 2,289
GAS DRYER/HOT TUB/STOVE 1 300
GAS LINE W/TWO "T" LINES 1 2,300
'GAS LINE/AC/1 BR CIR 1 1,600'
GAS LINE/DECORATIVE STOVE 1 2,000
GAS LINE/FIREPLACE INSERT 1 450
GAS LINE/FURN/AC/2 BR CIR 2 10,486
GAS LINE/FURNACE 1 1,943
GAS LINE/FURNACE/AC 1 4,000
GAS LINE/GAS FURNACE 1 5,000
GAS LINE/GAS PAC/1 BR CIR 1 4,264
GAS LINE/GAS RANGE 1 600
GAS LINE/WALL FURNACE 1 1,443
GASLINE/FURN/WTR HTR/ELEC 1 3,465
INSTALL FIREPLACE INSERT 1 1,798
INSTALL HEAT PUMP/2 BR CR 1 5,925
REPLACE WOODSTOVE 1 375
WALL FURNACE 1 1,000
Subtotal: $ 55,438
Plumbing:
BACKFLOW DEVICE 1 1.00
IRRIGATION SYSTEM 2 25,500
LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM 1 4,800
REPLACE BATH FIXTURES 1 2,000
REPLACE ELECT WTR HTR 1 350
REPLACE SEWER LINE 2 1,350
SEWER LINE 1 1,000
SPRINKLER SYSTEM 2 500
WATER HEATER 1 163
Subtotal: $ 35,763
***Total: $ 3,423,417
COMMERCIAL:
Building:
ADD EXTERIOR DOOR 1 600
Monthly Building Activity Report: 10/96
Page 3'
# units Value
COMMERCIAL:
Building:
ADDENDUM/PERMIT 9610098 1 2,600
ADDITION TO MUSIC BLDG 1 300;000
CHANGE DOOR 1 8,000
EXCAVATION & GRADING 1 0
FENCE (SPLIT FACE WALL) 1 0
INT. SPRINKLER SYS. 1 23,831
INTERIOR REMODEL 3 53,200
REPAIR 1 4,500
Subtotal: $ 392,731
Electrical:
1 BR CIR & MISC REROUTING 1 750
1 BR CIR FOR DOCK MOTOR 1 300
1 BR CIR FOR WATER HEATER 1 200
5 BRANCH CIRCUITS 1 800
ALARM SYSTEM 4 5,576
CHANGE METER BASE 1 350
SECURITY SYSTEM 1 2,089
SERVICE & 2 BR CIRS 1 500
TEMPORARY POWER POLE 1 150
WTR HTR/ADD 2 BR CIRS 1 700
Subtotal: $ 11,415
Mechanical:
GAS LINE/GAS FURNACE 1 5,188
REPL ELECT W/GAS HTR HTR 1 500
Subtotal: $ 5,688
Plumbing:
INSTALL 2 SINKS 1 500
Subtotal: $ 500
***Total: $ 410,334
Monthly Building Activity Report: 10/96
Total this month:
Total this month last year:
Total year to date:
Total last year:
117
86
435
346
This month
Total Fees:
Total Inspections:
38,110
776
This month
last year
14,191
541
Page 4
$ 3,833,751
$ 1,105,743
$12,840,363
$ 5,504,532
This year
131,299
2806
PAGE NO. 1
12/13/96
ADDRESS
** ACCESSORY RES UNIT
869 GARDEN WY
** Subtotal **
** CONDOMINIUM (2 UNITS)
846 STONY POINT
** Subtotal **
** CONDOMINIUMS - 15 UNITS
71 WATER ST
** Subtotal **
** FENCE
508 NORTH MAIN ST
** Subtotal **
** GARAGE
64 DEWEY ST
** Subtotal **
** GARAGE & LEANTO
1365 TOLMAN CREEK RD
** Subtotal **
** GREENHOUSE/BATHROOM
1365 TOLMAN CREEK RD
** Subtotal **
** MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
321 CLAY STl14
** Subtotal **
** SFR
741 NEPENTHE RD
1218 ROSE LN
532 GRANITE ST
820 MOUNTAIN MEADOWS DR
1631 PEACHEY RD
1110 TOLMAN CREEK RD
532 ALTAMONT ST
661 CLAY ST
** Subtotal **
NEW CONSTRUCTION: 10/96
RESIDENTIAL
#UNITS CONTRACTOR
MEDINGER CONST. CO. INC.
VALUATION
76639.00
76639.00
2 MEDINGER CONST. CO. INC. 182000.00
15 MORGAN PACIFIC L.L.C.
ACCENT FENCE CONSTRUCTION
OWNER
SHOSTROM BROS. LTD.
SHOSTROM BROS.LTD.
KINGS MOBILE HOME
MEDINGER CONST. CO. INC.
BEAR CREEK CONSTRUCTION
ADAMS CONSTRUCTION
MEDINGER CONST. CO. INC.
OWNER
MOORE, W.L. CONSTRUCTION
OWNER
OWNER
182000.00
2000000.00
2000000.00
1110.00
1110.00
6508.00
6508.00
7586.00
7586.00
18622.00
18622.00
4327.00
4327.00
127400.00
84431.00
175161.00
135000.00
126018.00
72627.00
135863.00
85005.00
941505.00
PAGE NO. 2
12/13/96
ADDRESS
#UNITS CONTRACTOR
VALUATION
** STUDIO
605 TERRACE ST
** Subtotal **
SHOSTROM BROS. LTD.
25864.00
25864.00
*** Total ***
3264161.00
NEW CONSTRUCTION: 10/96
COMMERCIAL
PAGE NO. 1
12/13/96
ADDRESS
#UNITS CONTRACTOR
VALUATION
**
** Subtotal **
0.00
*** Total ***
0.00
'-' "-'...
.
MONTHLY
R E P 0 R T
ASHLAND
POLICE
Vol. I No.IO
November, 1996'
Holiday drinking
and driving
potential spur
additional
training
The Ashland Police
Department hosted a three
day training class for
Horizontal Gaze
Nystagmus. HGN to officers,
is used in the detection of
drivers under the influence
of alcohol (DUll) and
involves a series of tests
that officers ask suspected
DUll drivers to perform.
The three day training
session recruited local
residents to actually drink
during a specific time period
and a specific number of
drinks to give the 20 officers
participating an actual
practice of their new skills in
recognizing impairment
While laughable at times,
the training was extremely
, Linda Hoggatt, Editor
valuable going into this holiday season.
Crime Statistics:
*** January thru November***
PART 1 1996 1995
Homicide
Rape
Robbery
AggAssaull
Burglary
Residential
Non-residential
Shoplifting
theft from MV
MY Parts-accessories
Bicycle Theft
Theft from building
Other Thefts
Motor Vehicle thefts
Arson
I
4
6
2
I
7
7
7
76
16
146
86
81
90
37
191
31
3
79
45
179
173
55
110
77
213
48
12
TOTALS
771
1013
Calls for Service
Nov 95 Nov 96
Police 643 769
Medical Calls 74 141
Fire Calls 11 22
Pass Off"" 33 . 35
911 Calls' 433 414
""(to another 911 center)
Community outreach
continues to be theme for
"Circle of Friends"
This time of year we read daily in the
paper about people who need help or have
specific holiday wishes. The police .
department employees and numerous
other city employees have not only chosen
to participate in helping others during the
holidays but are making this a year round
commitment
The program, originally began as a "kids
fair" in August, but has grown
tremendously into year round outreach to
Ashland and other rogue valley residents.
The volunteers, all responding to a request
for help from the "eircle of Friends"
program have been bringing in food for
food baskets, toys for kids, as well as
crocheting blankets for homeless
to help others this holiday season.
Ashland's residents, too, almost daily,
donate clothing as well as many unique
handmade dolls and toys.
In addition, we will be visiting a local
nursing homes on the 17th of December
with gifts and caroling. The "circle" has
also provided baby clothes to the High
School for young mothers and has been
approached by Helman School to enter
into a year-round project to help the
needy.
SO..you
really
want to be
a Police Officer...
This headline was a recent comedy blurb
in the December 96 issue of Readers
Digest. The article named six quotes from
newspapers and Ashland "hillhe Mark".
"The Medford, Ore., Mail Tribune reports:
"Someone at the Mark Anthony bar
reported three men walking naked
northbound on East Main Street about
2:30 this morning, police said. Officers
were unable to locate anyone matching
that description."
;,;.--.
Election results for
Ashland posted
Recently the City Recorder submitted
the voters results for the recent
election. These statistics clearly show
Ashland voters as not just a Liberal
college community but people who
think through all issues, not just voting
by their pocket book. Although the
outcome state wide does not concur
in all cases with Ashland's, I am
continually pleased to see our voters
are not limited by their income level,
their gender/age or blinded by only
looking.at how their town will be
affected.
Way to go Ashland!
Peer Jury program
advisors meet to
confer.
Ashland's Youth Diversion Officer Jan
Jansen and her supervisor eaptain
Mel Clements met with people from
other programs in Cottage Grove this
month to share ideas and support.
Ashland's program, while only 2 years
old has gotten off to a great start. The
peer jury concept, though not new, .
has recently been resurrected in
numerous communities to deal with
juvenile issues.
Each community has different priority
issues but networking such as this
helps share ideas and programs that
really work.
Festival of Light
parade is beginning to
look alot like the 4th.
Since the birth of the Festival of Light
for with winter holiday season, we
have seen a steady growth of
participation by stores and in
participation in the parade. It is our
feeling that this parade and the
festivities have the potential to grow
far beyond the original expectation of
anyone and become "Winter Fourth of
July" for our community.
Along with the fun and activities come
the issue of impact on the city
services. Since the Festival of Light is
a planned event to occur the day after
Thanksgiving, it will always occur on a
city holiday. It means anticipating
growth costs of increased overtime as
needed to deal with crowds, traffic,
street closure, etc. While we support
the Festival of Light and the
excitement it brings to Ashland, we
also feel this should be brought to the
forefront in future planning.
New Officer hire
completed.
The School Resource officer position
created through grant funding opened
a new patrol officer position with our
department. Malcus Williams, a
Reserve Officer with our department,
has been hired to fill the position
vacated by Teri DeSilva.
Malcus, of African-American descent,
has been with our department since
August 1996 as a reserve and we are
pleased to have him .join our staff
permanently. He and his wife, Ona,
have one child, Savannah, with.
another due any day.
Of our top four candidates for this
position there were 2 African-
American and one female. This
shows we can reach our affirmative
action goals without lowering our
standards or reverse discrimination.
Consultation via the
internet and telephone
becoming common.
Three times this month our
department has had occasion to be
contacted for advise or information
regarding programs. In the past,
these queries would be via telephone
or mail "today the internet is an
integral part of our system.
The first internet query came into
Frank d'Entremont from Montery,
Mexico. The query was regarding our
Senior Volunteer Program. How does
it operate, how do we manage the
programs and what does it cost.
Minutes later the answers went off by
downloading the information from our
computer and sending it back via our
internet access.
The second query was from a
Arlington, Va asking for information
on our Retired Senior Volunteer
Police program. This too came in via
the internet and out the same way.
The third, was the old fashion way, by
telephone, but no less important.
Gary Brown received a call from a
newspaper reporter for the Sl.
Petersburg Times in St. Petersburg,
FL, asking for comments regarding
community Policing. Gary was
recommended to this reporter by a
college professor who knew Gary to
be well versed and an educator on
community policing techniques and
planning. Since the riots some
months back a lot of media attention
has been paid to the policing policies
of the St. Petersburg department.
Gary said he supported their efforts
and the key will be time. With a
department that large, community
policing will take years to reach a
saturation level with support by all
involved.
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Director: Pete Lovrovich
NIl60TIATIlD WHOLllSALll
POWIlR RATllS SAVllS CITY
MONIlY
Effective Oct. 1, 1996
Bonneville Power
Administration's new
wholesale power rates took
effect. The wholesale power
bill for Oct. 96 is
$343,611.00 which equates
to 26.63 millsIKWH, (A
mill is one tenth of one
cent) which compared to
last years rate at 32.46
mills/KWH is
approximately 17.5% less or
a savings of $73,364.00.
The wholesale power bill for
Nov. 96 is $374,424.00.
Compared to last years rate
equates to another savings
for the first two months of
the new rates of
$155,444.00.
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MONTHLY ACTIVITY RF..PORT
NOV YTD
New Primary(Feet) 3400 49820
New UG Services 11 93
New OR Services 0 5
Services Replaced 1 64
Temp Svc Installed 7 54
Temp Svc Removed 4 53
Residential Meters 11 82
Commercial Meters 0 18
Trans Installed 9 92
Trans Removed 4 45
Total KV A Increase 562.5 4657
St Lights Installed 0 70
St Lights Repaired 14 208
Poles Installed 0
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Poles Removed 0 19
Total Wire Used (ft) 5250 83785
Conduit Used (ft) 3040 48200
UG Power Locates 89 1437
Delinquent Accts 585 4751
Delinq Disconnects 36 694
Total Connects 293 4010
Tota I Disconnects 198 2676
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DIlWlGUIATION MllIlTlNG
I attended a meeting in
Spokane Washington
dealing with unbundled
wholesale rates,
managing power flows
over delivery points,
purchase of point of
delivery facilities in
order to reduce P.O.D.
costs, reducing delivery
facility operations and
use costs and partnering
with other utilities.
With the unbundling of
transmission services and
the associated charges
from the former bundled
power products, we face
the challenge of tracking
an managing the cost of
the various rate
components. Weare
continually trying to
reduce costs where
possible.
National Academy of
Sciences Panel sees no
EMF risk
There is no clear evidence that
exposure to household electric
and magnetic fields is a threat
to human health, a National
Academy of Sciences committee
concludes in a new report. After
looking at more than 500
studies conducted over the last
two decades, a panel of 16
scientists convened by the
National Research Council (the
research branch of the NAS)
said there is no conclusive
evidence that electromagnetic
fields play a role in the
development of cancer
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reproductIve and developmental
abnormalities, or learning and
behavioral problems.
"The findings to date do not
support claims that
electromagnetic fields are
harmful to a person's health"
said Committee Chairma~
Charles Stevens, an investigator
with the Howard Hughes
Medical Institute and professor
at the Salk Institute in La Jolla,
Calif. "Research has not shown
in any convincing way that
electromagnetic fields common
in homes can cause health
problems," he said. Extensive
laboratory tests "have not shown
that EMFs can damage the cell
in away that is harmful to
human health," he added. But
the study, conducted over the
last two years at the request of
Congress and the Energy
Department, was careful not to
rule out the possibility that
health effects might be
confirmed in the future. And it
called for more research into
why a 1979 study in Denver,
Colo., found that children living
close to high-current distribution
lines were 1.5 times more likely
to develop leukemia than
children living near lower
current wires. The association
found by epidemiologist Nancy
Wertheimer and physicist Ed
Leeper in the Denver study was
statistically significant; its cause
remains a mystery.
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busy month for us in regards
to special projects such as
Christmas decorations and
providing electrical wiring
and lighting for the Ice Rink.
We have found that the
Christmas lights will last 3 to
4 years and then need to be
replaced, which we have
found to be true this year.
We completely restrung lights
upon City Hall, trees within
the Plaza and new
decorations on HWY 66
which replaced the ones
purchased 18 years ago.
SCRAP MllTAL RllAPS
BllNIlI'ITS
The Electrical Dept. Has
modified the way we deal
with scrap wire from the
system. For many years our
scrap metal was picked up by
scrap dealers, segregated and
sold. We would then receive
a check for approximatley 50%
of what was the current
metal market minus a
percentage for segregating.
We have changed this
procedure which we have
found to greatly benifit the
City. We now segregate the
wire types as they are
unloaded and when levels
reach certain proportions we
will load the scrap into a
dump truck and deliver it to
the metal buyers ourselves,
eliminating the middle man.
We have found this to
increase our profits from
scrap metal immensely. We
have received approximately
$6,500.00 from this recycled
scrap project since July 1996.
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CITY OF ASHLAND
MEMORANDUM
Administration
OffiCiI of ths City Administrator
DATE:
December 11, 1996
TO: .
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Brian L. Almquist, City Administrator
RE:
Monthly Report - November 1996
The following is a report of my principal activities for the.past month and a
status report on the various City projects, and Council goals and notes to staff for
1995-96 and 1996-97.
I. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:
1. Chaired meeting of Oregon Utility Resources Coordinating Association in
Eugene. We will be participating in the first RFP for energy supply when our
BPA short-term contract expires.
2. Met with Pete Belcastro of RVlV to discuss upgrade of Council Chambers
for TV and sound.
3. Met with Mike Utoff regarding land use issues.
4. Met with architect Gary Afseth to discuss re-evaluation of space needs in
City Hall.
5. Met with Carole Notz to discuss Ashland Street proposal. .
6. Met with Mayor and Council in executive session to discuss my annual
evaluation.
7. Had coffee with CounCilors Hauck, Thompson and Hagen to discuss various
city issues.
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8. Attended meeting in Central Point with ODOT and Tourism officials to
discuss relocation of Siskiyou/I-5 visitor information center. They are
concentrating on the Provost property adjacent to the freeway.
9. Attended RVTV open house.
10. Met with Hospital Administrator Jim Watson to discuss issues. of mutual
concern.
11. Took two days of vacation in the Chicago area.
12. Met with Parks Director Mickelson to discuss completion of Ice Rink.
13. Attended monthly meeting of Rogue Valley Civic League Board of Directors
in Central Point.
14. Met with School Superintendent, Business Manager and Booster Club
President to discuss Measure 47 impacts and prospects for renewal of Youth
.Activities levy.
15. Attended monthly meeting of Chamber Board of Directors.
16. Attended annual conference of League of Oregon Cities in Portland.
17. Participated in planning meeting for Grand Opening celebration of Darex
Family Ice Rink.
18. Had coffee with Councilor Hauck to discuss various city issues.
19. Met with SDC committee members Boldt and Medinger to discuss
implementation of SDC rates.
20. Met with Lance Pugh to discuss statu~ of Old Ashland Armory and Regional
Strategies grant.
21. Attended Council study session to receive and review final report by Ad hoc
Committee on Communications.
22. Hosted breakfast with Street Dept. employees to recognize their
contributions to completion of Ice Rink.
23. Met with City Attorney Nolte and Jack Duckett of AT & T Wireless to discuss
draft contract for monopole tower location. .
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24. Hosted breakfast with Electric Dept. employees to recognize their
contributions to completion of Ice Rink.
25. Attended grand opening celebration of Darex Family Ice Rink.
26. Met with Jill Turner, Dick Wandersheid and Greg Scoles to discuss revisions
to water rates and schedule for implementation.
27. Had coffee with Councilors Laws, Reid and Hagen to Discuss various city
issues.
28. Attended meeting at RVTD in Medford with Councilor Laws and Hagen.
STATUS OF VARIOUS CITY PROJECTS:
1. Capitallmorovement Plan. A study session was held on June 19 to present
the preliminary draft of the plan for Council review. The City Council will approve the
ordinance implementing new SDC fees on December 17. Now that these fees are set
(with the exception of Transportation SDC'c), we will revise the CIP and present it to
the Council in February. When the Transportation Project Plan is complete and revised
SDC'c adopted, we will present an addendum to the CIP for these projects.
2. Indiena/Siskiyou Realianment. The preliminary design has been agreed to
by the three parties and all have now approved the contract. At a meeting with college
and state officials, it was agreed that city electric crews might be used to relocate
some of the signals and thereby allow the project to be completed within budget this
summer. Plans are now being prepared for bids.
3. WWfP Upgrade/Wetlands Demonstration Proiect. The contract for the
demonstration Wetlands/soil treatment was awarded at the June 3 meeting. DEQ has
approved our schedule. We awarded the bid to CES Engineering and they made their
first report to the,Council on November 5. The Parks Commission has approved final
plans, and construction should begin after the first of the year.
4. Central Ashland Bikeway Proiect. Adkins Engineering has been awarded the
design contract, and we are hoping to go to bid after the first of the year on the "A"
Street to Shamrock Lane portion. The Shamrock to Tolman portion has been
approved using CMAC funds, and the Council will approve the contract on December
17, with construction slated for 1997-98. '
5. LID/Arterial Street Fund. The Council set a public hearing for December 3,
and asked that copies of the report and recommendations be sent to all interested
parties prior to the hearing. The Committee met again on December 9 and decided to
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proceed with the establishment of the Arterial Street Assistance Account, but
determined that more work is needed on the other aspects of their recommendations.
6. E. Main Street widenina-RR to Walker. Bids were opened which were
substantially over the engineers estimate. We have decided to re-bid the project in
February 1997.
7. Mountain/E. Main Signalization. We have been awarded a grant from the
Gasoline Anti-trust suit proceeds in the amount of $75,000. We are in the process of
preparing the signal plan and hope to be ready to begin the project by late early
Spring with most of the work being performed by the Electric Dept. and Street Division
crews.
8. Misc;concrete/sidewalk construction. This project includes the first third of
sidewalk replacement on Hwy.66 and sidewalk repairs and construction throughout
the city, as well as handicap ramps and other facilities. Bid was awarded and'work is
underway. Council placed a hold on tree removal and sidewalk repairs at its
November 5 meeting. City Attorney Nolte will report his findings on ADA issues at the
December 17 meeting.
III. STATUS OF UNCOMPLETED 1995-96 COUNCIL GOALS:
1. Resolve office building/space needs issue. Council held a special public
hearing on September 24, and decided to simultaneously pursue both the
upgrade and expansion of City Hall and the East Main addition, while pursuing
the Hillah Temple when it becomes available. Staff is to present timetable and
financing plan as soon as practicable. We are currently revisiting the space
needs requirements for city hall departments. We hope to have a full report to
Council in January.
2. Develop and implement a citizen/government communication program which
includes citizen input. Council received the Committee's report on November 5
and held a study session, for Wednesday, November 20. A subcommittee met
to cost out the various recommendations, which will be presented to the
Council in January.
IV. 1996-97 COUNCIL GOALS:
1. Encourage alternative transoortation modes through such means as:
a. -Encouraging streetscape improvements that enhance walkability and
code enforcement to remove barriers (dead trees, tall hedges, etc.)
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b. Completing negotiations for bicycle access from Jackson Road to
Crowson Road along the railroad tracks.
c. Exploring development of a transportation coordinator position:
We have now selected a Code Enforcement officer who will be responsible for
barrier removal on sidewalks, easements, etc.
2. Reexamine arowth manaaement policies as they affect density,
transportation, and city services.
NOTES TO STAFF 1995-96:
1. Following TPAC adoption of the transportation plan, Staff is to cost out the
various "traffic calming" recommendations and to report to the Council. (The draft
TPAC plan had its first hearing before the Planning Commission on November 12
which was continued to their next meeting due to the amount of testimony on the
plan). It is expected to reach the Council in January.
NOTES TO STAFF 1996-97:
1. Planning Department to consider CUP criteria wh8nRailroad District
neighborhood plan is reviewed. (Underway)
2. The City Recorder will video tape City Council meetings and make them
available to interested members of the public. Video tapes will be available for one ,
year. (Implemented)
3. Administration will continue to explore purchase of land for a Transportation
Center that ensures the option for a Mure rail link. (Spoke in August with Paul
Comstock who owns land East of Oak Street Tank. He is now not interested in an
equity trade due to the fact that he has been unable to locate a larger site at an
affordable price. I also spoke with Oak Street Tank owner Gene Morris who has an
interest in moving his business, but who has also been unable to find suitable land in
town)
4. Administration will work with the School District and RVTD to develop a bus
route to E. Main and Walker that serves the Pacific NW Museum of Natural History.
(Councilors Laws and Hauck met with RVTD to discuss options. Cost of route is now
being evaluated, although the future of RVTD funding is in doubt due to the passage
of BM 47)
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5. Police Dept. to consider extending bicycle patrol through the Railroad
District. (This new expanded service began on June 1. Compliments have been
received from the public about this program)
6. City Administrator to recontact Vogels about viability of purchase. (I gave the
Council a memo at the June 18 meeting indicating that the Vogels are interested, but
don't want to be contacted again until after January 1st)
7. Councilor Hauck will study and report back to Council with
recommendations for the City's role in economic development. Possibly use SOSC
interns to assist. .
8. Computer services will evaluate, as part of its on-going assessment, City
needs for new technology and present to Council through Administration. Councilor
Hauck will continue to review and present broader community needs to Council for
consideration. Possibly use SOSC interns to assist. (Dick Wanderscheid has agreed
to chair a task force of user representatives to develop an RFP, select a consultant
and prepare a strategic 5 year plan for our information network. This work began in
August)
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Sanitary Service: 482-1471
170 Oak Street
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Landfill: 482-3680 Recycling: 482-0759 Fax: 488-1938
Date: December 6, 1996
To: Mayor Golden, City Administrator and City Council Members
Subject: Valley View Landfill Closure
Effective January I, 1997 the Valley View Landfill will be closed. Valley View Landfill will become
Valley View Transfer Station where Ashland and Talent residents can still dispose of their waste. All
waste will be hauled in 44-yard containers to South Stage Landfill in Jacksonville. Given the complicated
logistics and additional expenses of our new situation, we are discontinuing our traditional week of free
pick-up known as "Spring Clean-up".
Our past experience is that we haul approximately 200 tons of additional trash for our Ashland and Talent
customers during the first week of May. This equates to an additional 40 trips to the landfill for our
trucks during the week We can not realistically haul this amount to Jacksonville. In addition, instead of
putting the trash into Valley View Landfill, we would have to pay the higher South Stage tipping fee.
What is equally importaol, is our inability to logistically transfer the additional 200 tons in a timely
fashion in that week
We have a recommendation for a replacement program which we believe will somewhat compensate for
the loss of the popular week-long program. Rogae Waste Systems, in Medford, has been providing a
Landfill Discount Day at their two landfills for the past several years. We would like to adopt the same
program at Valley View Transfer Station. The discount is $3.50 which is the cost of 1/2 yard of garbage.
We would offer this discount day sometime in the Spring. In addition, we will continue to work with
Goodwill Industries to develop a program to collect reusable items from the cmb. By keeping the
Goodwill portion of Spring Clean-up, residents can still have cmbside pick-up of reusable items.
New program:
All Ashland & Talent residents place reusable items at curb ou day before regular trash pick-up
day.
Ashland Sanitary and Goodwill employees pick up all reusable items on day before regular trash
pick -up day.
One Saturday iu the Spring, all residents can take garbage to the Valley View Transfer Station.
The discount is $3.50 per load (cost of one yard will be $7.00).
In addition to changing this program, we are looking into clean-green composting and anticipate some
type of program in late 19~1999 which will give residents an option to dispose of their clean green
materiaL We are also collecting canned food at the Recycling Center on a year-round basis to
augment our new annual curbside pick-up program. The We-Cycle event trailer is available
for no charge to any community group for public events.
Please contact Gary Rigoni or Russ Chapman at 482-1~71 \\ith any comments or concerns.
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CITY OF ASHLAND
MEMORANDUM
Administration
DATE:
December 10, 1996
TO:
FROM:
Honorable Mayor and City Council //} ^
Brian L. Almquist, City Admlnlstra~r {/ -
Goal Setting - January 17 and 18, 1997
RE:
Please mark your calendars now for the upcoming City Council goal setting which will
be held on Friday, January 17, beginning at 3:00 p.m., and ending at noon on
Saturday, January 18, 1997.
The goal setting sessions will be held at the Ashland Hills Inn and will include a dinner
on Friday evening. Please let me know immediately if you will not be able to attend.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF ASHLAND
Office of the Mayor
DATE:
December 9, 1996
TO:
City Council Members
FROM:
Mayor Catherine Golden
RE:
Bicycle Commission Appointment
I would like to appoint Russell Rickert to the vacant position on the Bicycle
Commission. The term of this position expires on April 30, 1999. The vacancy was
created by the resignation of Sarada.
A copy of Mr. Rickert's letter is attached.
Attachments
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF ASHLAND
Department of Community Development
Building Division
DA1E:
December 9, 1996
TO:
Honorable Mayor & Council
FROM:
Mike Broomfield
RE:
Electrical Program Review & Audit
The City of Ashland Building Division has received a general audit of all
electrical inspection programs and procedures on October 8, 1996. The audit was
performed by a team from Building Codes Divsion, Salem, Oregon. It was preceded
by a confidential mailing to electrical contractors in the Ashland Jurisdiction by BCD.
During the exit interview, all comments from contractors and corrections from
BCD regarding the programs were discussed.
The remarks from the audit team, both verbal and in the enclosed report, were
favorable in all areas including Permits, Operations, and Inspection Programs.
The review team did not require any changes in program procedure and had very
few requests for addional information on City of Ashland application forms and
notices. All items noted in the conclusions, (see page 8), have been
addressed and a response letter to BCD has been mailed.
No action is requested with this memo. The report is enclosed to give you a
clear understanding of all electrical inspection services provided through the
City of Ashland Department of Community Development and the opinions expressed
by the Building Codes Division audit team regarding the quality of those services.
If you have any questions regarding the audit or future audits required by
recent legislation, please feel free to call me at 488-5309 or E-Mail
your remarks.
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BUILDING CODES DIVISION
REPORT OF PROGRAM AUDIT
CITY OF ASHLAND, OREGON
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION PROGRAM
AUDIT DATE: OCTOBER 8,1996
FINAL 12/02/96
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REPORT OF REVIEW
I' CITY OF ASHlAND, OREGON
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INTRODUCTION
A comprehensive review of the City of Ashland (City), Oregon electrical program was
conducted October 8, 1996. The authority for the program audit is Oregon Revised
Statute (ORS) 479.845 and 479.855 and electrical standards in Oregon Administrative
Rules (OAR) 918-302-020 to 918-302-030; 918-303-010 to 918-303-090; and
918-304-010 to 918-304-040.
NOTIFICATION
Rules governing the process require the jurisdiction receive 60 days advance notice.
This notification was sent to the City on July 22, 1996.
REVIEW TEAM
The team members were: Dale Bohannan, Building Official, Jackson County;
Gary Rutledge, BCD Regulatory Services; and Junior Owings, BCD Chief Electrical
Inspector.
PRE-AUDIT INTERVIEW
Prior to the review, the City was provided with a questionnaire requesting specific
--information about their electrical program. In addition, the review team met with Mike
Broomfield, Ashland City Building Official to discuss the process and answer questions.
The meeting covered electrical program operations, permitting, inspections and
customer service.
SCOPE OF REVIEW
The scopeofthe program review covered (1) PERMITS: Processing, purchasing, fees,
tracking and plan review; (2) OPERATIONS: Financial status, customer service,
compliance and code interpretation; and (3) INSPECTION PROGRAM: Inspections,
correction notices and reinspections.
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REPORT OF REVIEW
CITY OF ASHlAND. OREGON
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PERMITS
Rules governing the audit required the City to maintain and make available records of
electrical permits, inspections, written code interpretations and written complaints. In
addition, the jurisdiction was required to compile a report summarizing the number of
building permits issued and the approximate number of inspections performed during
the previous two years.
Approximately twenty (20) electrical permits from the permit files were randomly pulled
and reviewed. The permits reviewed were a combination of one and two family
residential additions, remodels and commercial installations. Permits were reviewed to
determine their accuracy and thoroughness of completion relating to: directions to the
job location; a signing supervisor's signature on the permit; and the correct fees for the
proposed scope of work. Permits reviewed were signed either by the supervising
electrician or the homeowner. Those requiring a signing supervisor included the
appropriate information, however, permit application does not include space for
required business registration number. All permit fees were correctly calculated. Fees
calculated for similar work were uniformly applied. Some permits in the active file were
issued longer than 180 days.
The permit staff for the City were efficient in processing electrical permits with the
public. The team observed a professional attitude by staff when dealing with applicants
for all types of permits. Permits issued at the counter were usually completed within ten
. (10)minutes. Supervising electrician licenses are not verified when permits are issued.
The city does not have a systematic process to update records with current supervising
electrician license and electrical contractor registration numbers. Permits are manually
processed and filed in a central permit file and kept forever. For fiscal year ending
June 30,1996,523 electrical permits were issued; year-to-date, July 1-0ctober 8,
1996,169 permits were issued.
Generally, permits should expire at 180 days if inspections are not requested; however,
the City does not have a routine process to expire permits. The City may allow permit
fees to be doubled (investigative fee) if work is started without a permit. Electrical
permits can be applied for in person and through the mail. The City utilizes the minor
installation label process. The City does not provide bulk label procedures. The City
provides electrical plan review, however, electrical plan review fees were not separated
from structural. Permit records were being archived in hard copy only.
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OPERATIONS
The review of program operations included a review of customer service, employee
duties and qualifications, revenues and expenditures, decision making, training,
complaints, code adoption, appeals, fee adoption and communication with local
electrical contractors.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
The City provides enforcement and administration of the Electrical Specialty Code for
one and two family dwellings and commercial structures for the City of Ashland only.
The City Building Department is located at 20 E Main St, Ashland, and opens for
business at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Permits are
Issued during this time. The electrical program has an answering machine to record
calls 24 hours per day. They also have a FAX machine. The majority of inspection
requests come in by recorded phone message. Inspectors are available for customer
calls at 8:30 and between 12:00 and 1 :00 p.m. Inspections are conducted between 9:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Inspectors can be reached by office staff through cellular telephone.
Customers who come into the office with electrical program or code-related questions
are referred to the electrical inspectors while in the office. Administrative questions are
referred to the Building Official. Electrical contractors surveyed indicated favorable
opinions of inspection services provided.
Staff is located in very close, cramped quarters making communication and customer
service disruptive.
ELECTRICAL PROGRAM STAFF
Following is a list of the City employees and the percentage of time allocated to work
associated with the electrical program:
1 Building Official/Inspector
1 Dwelling Elect Inspector
1 Permit Clerk
1 Administrative
1 Planning Director
1 Receptionist
(20/40%)
(15%)
(20%)
(5%)
(5%)
(15%)
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COMPLIANCE
The City enforces electrical code violations. License violations are referred to the state.
The city ordinance establishes the method by which the City processes violations of the
specialty codes. A current City ordinance allows penalties for electrical installations
found without permits or if permittee fails to respond to required corrections or
inspections. The City reported identified permit violations result in the violator obtaining
a permit. It appeared the electrical inspectors do have sufficient time to pursue all
suspected license or permit violations.
REVENUE/EXPENDITURES
A review of the City's published budget and permit records indicate the overall electrical
program revenues closely match expenditures.
Total revenue for the electrical program for the fiscal year ending June 1996 was
approximately $49,594.00. Expenditures for the same period were approximately
$50,133.00. Revenue to date is $15.619.00. At the time of permit issuance, the
receipting process codes permit revenues into applicable sub-accounts. There is no
surplus revenue. Electrical revenue is tracked by separate line item account number.
The following itemized list provides charges to the electrical program for fiscal year
ending June 30, 1996:
Salaries & Benefits
Materials, Supplies, Equip
Overhead
Professional Services
Total
$31,384.50
6,962.90
6,996.00
4.79047
$50,133.87
It was unclear what the professional service charge was for.
CODE INTERPRETATIONS
Code interpretations are generally made verbally and are based on the Oregon
Electrical Specialty Code, as well as information supplied by BCD staff.
The electrical inspectors handle most code interpretation requests. Jfthere is
disagreement over that interpretation, the matter will go to the Building Official for
investigation. Appeals can be made through provisions of a formal appeals board and
to the State Chief Electrical Inspector.
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CODE ADOPTION
Both fees and codes are adopted through a local ordinance process by the City using
the public hearing process.
INSPECTION PROGRAM
The review of the inspection program focused on the quality of inspections and
inspection procedures. The review included reinspection of completed structures and
inspection of buildings in process. Information was obtained from the Building Official
about the inspection process including procedures, records, quality control, response
time and correction noticeS.
INSPECTION
The review team inspected new and previously inspected installations of various types.
The jurisdiction employs (1) full-time A-level electrical inspector and (1) CABO certified
electrical inspector. The work load generally allows a 24-hour response time for
requested inspections. The inspectors spend sufficient time per inspection and do
thorough inspections.
A copy of the correction notice is left at the job site and contractor is called or mailed .
copy of corrections. All inspection records are attached to the permit and filed by permit
number. The tickler system identifies outstanding corrections and notifies the permit
clerk of required corrections. The inspectors are notified by permit clerk to call or send
notice to the permittee advising them of any required action.
Inspection requests are generally phoned in on a twenty-four hour telephone recorder.
Inspections are taken off the recorder in early morning. Generally, any inspections .
requested prior to 7:00 a.m. are completed that day.
The City requires, at a minimum, the following inspections: temporary service, service,
rough-in/cover, final, mobile home service and mobile home feeder.
Field license check procedures are not documented, although inspectors may randomly
ask to see the worker's license and to see a license when lack of an appropriate license
is suspected. .
The City does not require the contractor to be at the job site unless it is absolutely
necessary. All jobs are inspected if a request has been made for an inspection.
According to the Building Official, the amount of time spent on an inspection is
approximately 10-15 minutes. Inspectors will inspect under the floors or attics if
accessible. Number of inspections averages about 11-12 per day.
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INSPECTOR REVIEW
Dan McLeary
The following jobs were inspected:
One residential final
One residential branch circuit
One residential re-inspection
One residential cover
no deficiencies
no deficiencies
one deficiency
no deficiencies
Total number of evaluated inspections - four
Total number of deficiencies - 1
Mr. McLeary displayed good customer relations with his clients and was knowledgeable
in the dwelling electrical code requirements.
Mike Broomfield
The following jobs were inspected:
One residential partial cover
One commercial partial cover
One commercial re-inspection
no deficiencies
no deficiencies
no deficiencies
Total number of evaluated inspections - three
Total number of deficiency points - none
Mr. Broomfield demonstrated good customer relations with individuals at the job sites
and excellent knowledge of the code requirements during inspections.
The inspection routes were well planned by office staff.
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CONCLUSIONS
1. Permit application form must be modified to include line for identifying electrical
contractor's license number.
2. Update records of current electrical contractor information annually and maintain
office file for staff reference.
3. Develop a formal follow-up procedure, for permits issued for 180 days and no
inspections called for. The procedure would include assignment of an individual
who would contact permittee to determine status of permitted work and expire
permit unless extension is requested. A computer tracking system would
enhance staff productivity.
4. Inspectors in field are not aware of actual permitted work. This information
would improve the inspection process to help ensure that actual work performed
matches permitted work.
5. Clarify expense of $4790.00 for professional services listed in accounting
records.
'6. Separate electrical plan review fees in accounting process.
SUMMARY
The review team appreciates the cooperation of Mike Broomfield, Building Official, and,
associated Ashland staff. The team found the electrical inspectors to be qualified and
competent. The support staff were well-trained, knowledgeable and provided excellent
customer service. The entire staff is committed to providing a quality program. The
excellent customer service was evidence of the City's commitment to ensure a quality
service oriented program.
We request the City respond in writing, within 30 days, to acknowledge receipt of this
report and to document any changes made to the electrical program. If you have
questions or would like assistance please contact Gary Rutledge, 373-1061.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF ASHLAND
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
DATE:
December 11, 1996 ~
Honorable Mayor and City Council ~
John McLaughlin, Director of Community Development
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Suggested modifications to Transportation Element
Comments on link between the Economic and Transportation Elements
I have drafted language addressing the issues that have arisen during the recent meetings
regarding the Transportation Element. The initial reference to "modal equity" in the
introduction has been modified to clarify the concept more as an "equal opportunity" for
modal use, and that all modes, including the automobile, are included. It also refers to
modal equity as a planning concept, hopefully clarifying its role in our process.
I have included general changes recommended during testimony or in writing at the
hearing. These modifications include suggestions made at the December 4 TP AC public
meeting, the December 6 TP AC meetmg, and the December 10 Planning Commission
public hearing. The Planning Commission has unanimously recommended adoption of
the element.
At the end, I have included some information regarding our Economic Element. In the
petition submitted by the Chamber of Commerce, there is a request to ensure that the
Transportation Element is connected to the Economic Element. From the sections I
have included, I believe that you will see that our transportation planning efforts are in
accord with our economic planning efforts, and I do not see a conflict between the two.
Further, I have included a couple of articles discussing the issues of traffic calming and
reduced parking as they relate to businesses.
Staff recommends approval of the document.
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Paragraph 2
Suggested Change:
The concept of "modal equity," or the equal opportunity to use all modes of
travel, is an integral part of realizing this vision. Whether Ashland .residents and
visitors travel by foot, bicycle, public transit or automobile, we must have a well-
designed, integrated network that is convenient to use. The focus must be on
people being able to move easily through the city in all modes of travel. Modal
equity then is more than just a phrase. It is planning concept that does not
necessarily imply equal financial commitment or equal percentage use of each
mode, but rather ensures that we will have the opportunity to conveniently and
safely use the transportation mode of our choice, and allow us to move towards
a less auto-dependent community.
Page 3
Paragraph 3
The focus of the transportation system will no longer be. predominantly on the
automobile, but rattier on creating options where the number and length of trips
can be reduced, and walking, biking, and transit become viable options for daily
travel.
Suggested Change:
The focus of the transportation system will not be limited to the automobile, but
in addition, transportation options will be created where the number and length
of trips can be reduced, and walking, biking, and transit become viable options
for daily travel.
Page 7
First partial paragraph
streets for shopping,work, schools and entertainment. There are no easy
solutions to reduce these trips wall(ing, bil(ing, and transit ara not viablo for
long diatanooa. Identifying ways in which a rural lifestyle affects city dwellers
and reducing development in these areas will help alleviate those impacts.
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Page 11
Heading for Boulevard
underneath this heading, add (arterials) to clarify the nomenclature.
Page 13
Heading for A venue
underneath this heading, add (collectors) to clarify the nomenclature.
Page 19
Paragraph 6 (Network Description) suggested change
The main thoroughfare, tAe North Mainf'$Reef-Siskiyou1SOUlevard arterial, runs
between steep terrain to the south and T'hegentle slopesoTthe"north.
Page 26
Paragraph 4 (suggested change)
Traffic calming can be used to address two major problems: the protection of
neighborhood streets from high speed and through traffic; and the mitigation of
traffic impacts on residential areas located on avcnucs collcctor or major
streets.
Paragraph 5 (suggested change)
"Cut-through" traffic in established neighborhoods disrupts life and erodes the
neighborhood's integrity. Residential traffic problems arising on collector and
major streets may require special efforts to balance residents' needs with those
of the traveling public.
Page 30 (new section just before Access Management)
Freeway Access
Presently, the City of Ashland is served by three freeway interchanges - Exit 19
at the northern end of the city; Exit 14 at the intersection of Ashland Street and
Interstate 5, and Exit 11 at the far southern end of the community at the
intersection of Siskiyou Boulevard and 1-5. In the previous Transportation .
Element of the Comprehensive Plan (1981), there was discussion of an
additional freeway interchange at the intersection of North Mountain Avenue
and 1-5, designed to serve the center of the community. For several reasons,
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this new interchange is not likely to be developed during the planning period.
However, it is not precluded as an option for the future.
First, additional research has been conducted regarding' the service area of the
interchange. The new interchange would primarily serve Southern Oregon
State College commuter students, and Medford-based trips from the nearby
residential areas. However, due to the linear nature of the community, and the
perceived distance of the freeway interchange from Siskiyou Boulevard, the total
area served by the interchange would not be large. The overall impact on
through traffic to the community is not offset by the large financial investment
necessary to construct the interchange. .
Second, regarding the financial investment, current state highway construction
dollars are tightly controlled, and the likelihood of gaining state support for
construction of an interchange during the planning period is minimal. The
availability of three interchanges for a community of 18,000 appears to be
ample, by state standards. Therefore, the cost of constructing the interchange
would fall entirely on the local community.
Third, the investment in the freeway interchange, and the necessary
infrastructure improvements to streets accessing the North Mountain area would
be almost entirely auto-oriented. The benefits to other modes of travel would
be minimal, especially when compared to the large capital outlay necessary.
Therefore, a freeway interchange at North Mountain Avenue is not likely to be
developed during the planning period, but it is not precluded as an option for
the future.
Page 32, 33 & 34. (Street System Goals and Policies)
#2. Periodically review and revise street design standards. Incorporate
traditional neighborhood design elements such as, but not limited to, planting
strips, small !lll___rilf!~m. curb radii, alleys and skinny streets in
standards. The street design standards shall incorporate the land use and
design guidelines in the Street Classifications section .of this element.
#7. Design the Land Use Ordinance to ensure Ashland Street is developed
as a multi-modal corridor including attractive landscaping, sidewalks, bike lanes,
and controlled access as outlined in the I,ohland Street Urban Design Plan.
Development along Ashland Street shall be compatible with and support a multi-
modal orientation.
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#9. Design the Land Use Ordinance to ensure that A Street and B Street are
developed as multi-modal corridors as Qutlinecfin the Historic Diotriot Urban
Dooign Plan. Development along A Street and B Street shall be compatible with
and support a multi-modal orientation.
#14. Develop a process for traffic control management that cncouragcs non
local tra#io to use streets with higher traffio olassifioations, and disoouragos
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#22. Prohibit li!gi.I~U[ldevelopment from occurring on unpaved streets.
#25. Reduce the number of automobile parking spaces required for tl~yt
development, discouraging automobile use as the only source of access and
encouraging use of alternative modes.
(new) #31 Coordinate the transportation planning efforts of the adopted
Ashland Downtown Plan with the goals. and policies of the TransDortation
Element of the Comorehensive Plan. including the provision parking lots and
parking structures.
Policies from current Transportation Element to be included in update:
(new) #32. Interconnections between residential neighborhoods shall be
encouraged for automobile, pedestrians and bicycle traffic, but non-local traffic
shall be discouraged through street design, except for boulevards, avenues,
and neighborhood collectors. Cul-de-sac or dead-end street designs shall be
discouraged whenever an interconnection alternative exists. Development of a
modified grid street pattern shall be encouraged for connecting new and
existing neighborhoods during subdivisions, partitions, and through the use of
the Street Dedication map.
(new) #33. Plan for the full improvement of Hersey, Nevada, and Mountain .
Avenue as alternative routes to the downtown area for north-south traffic.
(new) #34. Street dedications shall be required as a condition of land
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development. A future street dedication map shall be adopted and
implemented as part of the Land Use Ordinance.
(new) #35. Re-evaluate parking space size requirements due to the increased
use of smaller cars.
(new) #36. Encourage sharing of existing and Mure parking facilities by
various nearby businesses.
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(new) #37. Require effective landscaping throughout continuous paved
parking areas to increase shading, screening and buffering aesthetics, and for
percolation of water into the groundwater table.
Page 37
Paragraph 2 (suggested change) - last sentence
. Ideally, sidewalks should be provided on both sides of all streets.
Page 48 Pedestrian and Bicycle Goals and Policies
Policies from current Transportation Element to be Included In update:
(new) #15. Pedestrian traffic should be separated from auto traffic on streets
and in parking lots.
(new) #16. Encourage the establishment of a Community-owned Bicycle
Program, allowing the provision of "loaner" bikes throughout the community for
residents, commuters, and tourists.
Page 49 Emphasize Environments...
#2. Promote a mixed land use patternHwmigll?i1iE9l1ii;1~~i and pedestrian
environment design that supports walking"ancf61cyCilngfdps.
Page 50
Suggested Change .
#2. lll~tl~lt~1~Bi_pli~l'oroato tlij role of transportation coordinator to
facilitate a'vrab'le'muIH~inodal transportation network and achieve Ashland's
transportation goals.
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Page 58
Paragraph 6 (suggested change - revised sentence)
Recommended improvements include the development of new hangar facilities,
aircraft storage and business-oriented aviation activity, addition of airport
security fencing around the perimeter of the airport, construction of a helicopter
landing area, provision of a nonprecision instrument approach, and upgrading
of runway edge lighting from low to medium intensity.
Page 61
Policy from current Transportation Element to be included in update:
<new) #6. Encourage the use of rail transport for the movement of goods
and passengers as a means of conserving energy and reducing reliance on the
automobile.
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COMMENTS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CURRENT ECONOMIC ELEMENT AND THE
PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT.
In comments received from the Chamber of Commerce, concern has been raised about the potential
relationship between the Economic Element and the proposed Transportation Element Below are
some excerpts from the Economic Element that relate specifically to transportation. I believe that after
looking at these excerpted comments, and reviewing the Economic Element as a whole. it can be seen
that there is a consistent relationship between the goals and policies of the Transportation Element and
the Economic Element I do not find these two elements to be in conflict
The Economic Element, adopted in 1991, has as tts overall goal:
To ensure that the local economy increases in its health, and diversifies in the
number, type and size of businesses consistent with the local soci.al needs, public
service capabilities, and the retention of a high quality environment
No true specifics are provided about "local social needs, public service capabilities, and high
quality environment", but In relation to transportation, the following comments appear:
Page VII-9
"Mode of Travel to Work by Ashland Employees"
"One fact that is unusual about Ashland Is the method of travel to work by Ashland workers:
Table VII-5 shows Ashland workers compared to Medford workers. it shows that fewer Ashland
workers drive to work alone, and many more carpool, walk, bike, or work at home. This is
significant, as -this factor contributes to a host of related subjects, such as traffic density, air
pollution, and the importance of pedestrian and bikeways to the local population.
"The pattern of metropolitan areas developing suburbs which provide housing, but little
employment, and central cttles which provide jobs but house only the poorest residents, and the
pattern of choosing to travel to work in a single.occupancy vehicle is the cause of many urban
problems and national problems, ranging from pollution, dependence on foreign oil, and the
balance of trade defictt. Ashland has largely avoided this pattern, and the trend of employees
choosing to travel to work by means other than private; unshared cars should be encouraged.
In fact, if the 36% who commute Is removed from the data, 30% of the people who live and work
In the City etther walk or bike to work.
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"We believe this is the result of three major factors. First, Ashland is compact in form, with
residences and places of employment closely juxtaposed in much of the City. Second. it is hard
to find parking downtown and at the College, two of Ashland's major sources of employment
For many, tt Is simply quicker and less expensive to walk or bike to work. Third, many Ashland
cttizens are environmentally conscious and are willing to change to a less energy consuming
and polluting lifestyle when tt is made reasonably convenient Therefore. the Citv should oursue
Dollcies that make these alternatives convenient" (underline added)"
Page VII-12
"General Land Use Philosophy"
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"Zoning should encourage a heterogeneous mixture of uses, Including, where appropriate,
residential uses. While residential uses are appropriate In some areas, those area reserved for
heavier Industrial uses should be Identified exclusively for economic activities. In addition to the
existing centers of economic activity, shall, neighborhood scale retail areas, and small
employment uses should be permitted to mix with high density residential uses in areas that are
impacted with heavy traffic."
Page VIl-15 (seventh paragraph)
"Future Growth and Development 01 Ashland's Economic Bases"
"Actual tourist activity will depend equally on what Is done in Ashland to attract and
accommodate tourists. Inevitably, programs Implemented to maintain the local quality of life will
also attract tourists, but independent pOlicies designed for the benefit of residents, the city's
community and govemment can act both to promote tourism and to maintain adequate city
services and resources. Projects such as the proposed Pacffic Institute of Natural Sciences or
"off-Shakespeare" theater productions will go a long way toward supplying the tourist attraction
required to meet the projected demand."
Page VIl-17
"Retail Sales and Services'
(paragraph 3)" ... The lack of availability of a sufficient quantity and quality of goods locally has
adverse effects in local employment, and increases transportation problems, both locally and
regionally. While It is unrealistic to expect that Ashland will capture all local retail sale demand,
the example of other similarly sized cities In close proximity to major retailing centers indicate
that Ashland could expand Its local retail market."
(paragraph 5) "Another basic need for local retailing is to.form traditional retailing center for
neighborhoods. One way to reduce traffic flows on major arterials Is to provide local stores
oriented to specific neighborhoods. These small centers provide basic goods and services, and
also form the focus of neighborhood development. . An analysis of Ashland's neighborhoods
indicates that three are without neighborhood retailing within convenient walking distance, Quiet
Village, North MalnjWlmer, and East Main/North Wightman. The Plan and Zoning map should
be modified to accommodate more local retail services at locations that are convenient to these
neighborhoods. "
PageVlI-22
"Conclusion"
(paragraph 3) 'Tourist counts could increase by nearly 50% by 2005 ff adequate levels of
services, accommodations and entertainment facilities are supplied. This projection is largely
independent of short-term fluctuations In the national economy. This chance will recuire an
expansion of public facilities. especiallv Darks. streets. and parkinc. or innovative procrams to
reduce traffic throuch non-structural alternatives such as the provision of mass transit services
for both local residents and visitors." (underline added)
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"Goals and Policies"
"2) Policv - The City shall design the Land Use Ordinance to provide for:
a) Land division and development within employment and manufacturing districts, and
continue the employment zoning district which will provide for service, retail, and light industrial
uses consistent with specific performance standards relative to heavy truck traffic, noise, dust,
vibration, and single passenger vehicle trips.
b) Controlled access along Ashland Street to ensure limited points of common access
to businesses that re developing or undergoing development in this area.
c) Speclfic development guidelines which will ensure that:
_ New development or redevelopment in the Historic District will be compatible
with the character of the district.
_ Development along Siskiyou Boulevard and Ashland Street will not primarily
be automobile-oriented, but will also include anractlve landscaping and desians that
encouraae oedestrian. bicvcle. and mass transit forms of travel. (underline added)
_ Strong sign regulations exist which ensure that the number, size, and
placement of signs are the minimum required for recognition by the public of the
business at the site.
d) Retail, office, traveler's accommodations and neighborhood shopping in residential
areas, at development intensities that are appropriate to the area.
e) Commercial or employment zones where business and residential uses are mixed.
This Is especially appropriate as buffers between residential and employment or commercial
areas, and in the Downtown."
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Flourishing, traffic-congested neigh-
.borhoods like New York's Greenwich Vil-
lage, Miami's South Beach. and downtown
Santa Fe, N.M" they say, oller prool that
city streets need traffic crawling through
at 20 mph.
'0 Anywhere that doesn't have conges.
tion, you probably wouldn't want to be
there." says Toronto urban planner Ken.
Greenberg; who, as the city's design
director in the 19805. halted the construc-
tion of freeways and narrowed. numerous
streets. In successful downtowns. he says,
cars should move "at the speed of a
horse and buggy..i
For a generation of engineers to whom
the Iree now 01 traffic has been high
religion, such notions border on sacrilege.
Government transportation officials, who
control road.building funds, often insist
that planners conform to standards in-
tended to maximize traffic flow.
"I don't think you bring more lIIe to
[center cities) by increasing the conges-
tion and accident hazards, II says Paul Box,
a prominent traffic engineer who helped
write current national road guidelines.
NarrOWing city streets Is "stupId," he
says, and on.street parking in downtowns
wiU only Increase accidents: .
New Urbanists
The abandonment of many city centers
by aU but the people who work there, Mr.
- Box contends, Is an Irreversible product 01
sUburbanization,' and no amount 'of street
alterations will change. that. "What we
need, IypIcaUy. are wider streets."
This debate between traffic engineer-
Ing's otd and new guard could alter the
way America's cities handle their traffic.
Maverick engineers like Mr. Kulash have
been embraced by an influential group of
planners Caned the New Urbanists, who
see the traditional town center as a model
for 'modern, development., They have
gained the ears of a handful of mayors who
are grasping for new ways to reverse the
generation-long flight of retail, residential
living, and office jobs from the cities to the
suburbs. .
The reasons people -have left many
cities, of course, include a host of economic
and social 'factors, and no one contends
that changing traffic patterns alone can
reverse thaftrend. But making city streets'
an attractive place to slow down, some -
argue, is_a neces$ary component of revital-
ization.
Roads, Not Ramps
'The "pro-highway mentality" of state
traffic planners meant city streets "just
served as external ramps off the freeway,"
IvIilwaul\ee Mayor John Norquist says.
Now, ':our local city engineers are starting
to understand that their job is to add value
. to the streets."
Milwaukee has added parking to down.
town streets, restored two.way traffic
to some, and has studied tearing down
deteriorating freeway spurs and replacing
them with boulevards. Other traffic-calm-
ing projects are being considered or are
under way in numerous cHies, including
51: Paul, Minn., Portland, Maine, Provi-
dence. H.I., West Palm Beach, Fla.. and
Birmingham, Mich.
Even the federal Department of Trans-
pOr!3tion is reconsidering accepted no.
tiOllS about road design. "Transportation
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Sta/j Reporter O/THE' WA1..L STRE~ JOURNAL
; :The average AIrierlcan car co~mu.ter
spends about.J\l, hours a week Ilghtmg
traffic between home and o~hce. .
- : _ WaIter. Ku.lash wants drIVers to spend
even more. .' rl
. , Nosing _ his Chrysler through a sna
of traffic on the main drag 1O.WlO~~r Par~,
Fla., near O.rl~ndo, the traffic engmeer l~
rhapsodizing about how th.e na,ITOw. ~wo
.lane road;' on-street ~arking, tree-hne~
curb :and. vib~nt're~t1 scen~ have c,on '.
spi.red.to' red!lce }rafftc t.o abOut 15 m~les. \I
p~~.~~;:~ i;":~affic~enginee~ng poin't .~!' r
vil~w, 'Jt's' a. poorly. perfornllng street, t
-h(:-- acknowled~es., - '- . _,
"But in a more 1m- r
portant sense, it's a; . i
very high-perform-
lng-street. I'll bet a.
lot: of these people
don't-even 'have to
be'ron' this 'street,"
he~ . _says. . '''They
ch90se . to, because
. it's-enjoyable. ,.
iMr. o Kulash and
a s-malfbiuid .of rad- , .
ical'.~ trafric - engi- . .
neerS have set out to Walter Kulash
shatter urban-plan: . .. ...
- nihg dogma by applying_"tralhc calmIng .
". lessons learned in thrivi~g commumhes
"like'''Winter Park .to .dymg downtow~s.
',Racing traffic and the absence o.f curb-sIde
parking ~ave degr~ded'c.enter'clty ~treets:
they argue, chasing away potentIal cus
tamers' of stree.t-Ievel store~ an~ re:~u',
15 Narrowmg' the WIde, one v.ay
~~;eets that crisscross m?st downt.ow~s,
and adding on-street parklOg, they IOSISt,
will make urban streetscapes far ~ore
.appealing to shoppers, diners. and SIght-
seers.
genela.".).
Hurley. who will".
fimillanguage wh:..~the IU" ~.
approv~ 'the platfomfnext week:
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ll. should' serve community - needs," says
's . John Horsley. the department's deputy
1-, '. assistant secretary for governmental aC-
e . fairs. ','Too often we've de.1egated (road
t'"-"' ~esignJ to pror~siori3:ls,who thought ~heir
.: only goal was to move regional traffic. '! "
, '. As' he . wheels around the Orlando
,: ; 'area. at ':a :.pace ,that leaves impatient.
driverS climbing up his. tailpipe, Mr.
/. Kulash concedes tha.t traffic calming inevj-
tib!}'_ riles commuters. '
; ": "A iot .Qf 'people are furious about
. . tampering With their ability': to drive
".tast,"."he says. "But they aren't politi~
cally organized. And it would look really
bad .[to: complain!. They aren't about to
show ,up' at a (public planningj meeting."
A I;lIive'By ,
',-. - _--;The .5j-year-old Mr. Kulash has.a the'
~:' .~.: ory~:'~JXIut :\i,rhy' people :drive fast, which
'- i'-he,'sayS',M. arrived at through road.
.." sideintervtews: The more attractive and
." "" 'eng8.girig-'.the road, the slower. a person will
. 'drive. AJj "Mr. Kulash .accelerates onto a.
.' (our~lane.' :sun.blasted. 'commercial strip
, outslde.WinterPark, he points out what he .
": sees:as design flaws: ria trees or roadside
t' "landscaping, - vast roa$ide parking lots
".; with wide mouths, and a string of unattrac-
. live buildings set back lar lrom the roau.
: . "There should be fabulous value here.
(.. ;';But the lron~i:e has been'poisoned"by the
t.' - design. he says. "It's su.ch a hleak; ume.
-: wardingsce~e that"drivers deserve to get
by It as last as possible." Tra[[ic is indeed
. flying. . _
. Mr. Kulash insists he isn't aoUcar,
. just in favor'of a better balance betw~en
.cars' and pedestrians. He is adamantly
opposed, for example, to closing streets to
traffic. AU but a few of the pedestrian
malls'installed in. many cities during the
':,19705 have been a complete buSt, he notes,
'. beql.use shoppers'-don't like to walk far.
. . from theil:" cars. Many :of those' malls
are now b~ln,g torn .out.\. '.:
Rethinking Suburbia, ,-
. ,For two decades, Air: Kulash toiled in
,obscurity as a traditional trarnc engineer,
; helping clients like the state of Arizona lay
down highways. In 1991, a partner at,the
". small p1aimlng firm where he works
in ,Orlando introduced him to the New
. Urbanist theories. Intrigued, Mr. Kulash
. . set out to' analyze whether the grids of
narrow neighborhood streets would out-
"perform. the:wide, high-speed, suburban
arteries - which carry trarnc between a
, series of cul-de.sacs.
: He -claims .his computer analysis dem:
onstiated that the grid of narrower stree4;
allowed for shorter. travel limes and fewer
delays. Although those conclusions are
hotly disputed by some, a paper tllr. Ku.
lash prepared .on the topic attracted the
attention o[ many urban planners. bring-
ing his firm plenty of b_usiness.
Mr_.Kulash is 'working with engineers
in St Paul, Minn:, to transform Wabasha
Street.. a down-on-its'luc~ commercial
drag into a pedestrian-friendly central
street. Last month, the city took the first
'step. eliminating a lane of traffic and
adding parking.
. . 81. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman points
. .an unIil cigar to a. vintage print on his
oHice wall showing an architect's design of
the city, in which a -central boulevard
linked the state capital to the banks o( the
Mississippi River. But when a freeway was
built, iLdivided the capital area from the
city center. "In the 1960s, the traffic
engineers thought they had it aQ figured
out. And they did, b~cause moving traffic.
was their 'goal." But their success,' he
insists, "is inextricably tied to urban de-
cline."
Empty Evenings
SL Paul, a city of 212,000 has become a
q~intessential nine-to-five commuter
town. The 50,000 people who work down.
town "come' into work, they stay in the
buildiligs lor lunch, and they go home,"
says Department of Public Work Director
Stacy Becker. Most evenings, the down.
lown is practically ueserted by 5:30 p.m.
Like many cities, St. Paul converted a
number of downtown streets to.one-way in
the t950s, so they could handle more
trei.ffic. In the 196Os, a ring of highways was
added around the center city. Then, in an
e[fort to separate pedestrians from traffic .
and the harsh winter weather, the city
built a system of enclosed, elevated walk-
ways that now link 50 blocks.
On a recent midmorning walk alo~g
Wabasha Street, Ms. Becker gestures, to
the featureless office-building facades and
side streets without storefronts: "Why
would you want to 'walk down here?" she
asks, Rather than encouraging yisitors to.
stoP. Wabasha "is a great street to get out
of town." -
Indeed. cars zip along the street. at
:an average of 28 mph - lightning fast,
by urban standards. It is so effi.dent
th'!-t 15 minutes after work lets out, rus~
hour is over. .
. , But changing the street's configuration
wasn't easy. State regulatiqns set mini-
mum widths for urban streets, and cities
. that didn't comply faced the loss of gaso-
line-tax revenues. Eventually, the state
granted variances allowing the removal of
one lane of Wabasha, the- addition' of
on-street parking and a bike lane. The
city is planning to line the street with
trees, and' is conSidering- the restora.
lion of two-way traffic.
Silver Bullet?
City planners hope that physical
changes to storefronts. coupled with coor-
dinated marketing, will entice workers to
spend more time downtown, and attract
visitors from the suburbs.
Still, skejlticism about the plan
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'abounds. "Everyone has a sliver bul-
let,,'" says' John S. Adams, a professor
of planning and public affairs at the
University of Minnesota. "Most of the
planners don't understand the economics
of" the decline of the center.city. which he
attributes to tax and public-policy incen.
tives favoring t,he 'suburbs. -"r really don't
think that traffic patferns make much of a
difference. ".
The merchants on Wabasha, who have
'. seen redevelopment plans come and go,
remain wary. But they are enthusiastic, at
least, about the added parking. Denise
,Roseland, manager of a' downtown bagel
'shop; says she has heard "a lot of com.
ments from customers saying, 'It's so
much easier to get to you now. I can
. Just pull up out front and run in. '"
. "Traffic really slowed down. I was
shocked, to says a pleased Alan Bloom, the
director of leasing for the. downtown mall.
"I didn't think-we'u see this much 01 a
difference, ..
As for the commuters, "I'm not sure
lancy lights and pretty trees-are gOing to
satisfy..people that are slowed down,"
concedes Michael Klassen, a city engineer.
"It's going to take some getting used to." .
EP A Issues Standards
Covering Emissions
By Outboard Motors
By a WALL STREET JOURNAL,Stajj Repor!er
WASHINGTON - The Environmental
Protection Agency imposed the first-e\'er
emissions requirements on outboard mo.
tors and engines for small recreational
craft such as JetSkis.
Under the'rule, the result of negalia-
'lions between the EPA and marine. engine i
makers, manufacturers must reduce emis-
sions of hydrocarbons and oxides of (litro.
gen by 75% by the year 2006.
The rule. is the latest in a series of
,Clean Air Act regulations that req!Jire
.emissions reductions from "nonroad" en-
gines for lawn mowers, tractors and the
like. According to the EPA, recreational
marine engines constitute 300/, of all
nonroad sources of hydrocarbons. which
are a major component of smog. The rule
doesn't apply to the sterndrive and inboard
engines generally used by larger boats.
which' burn cleaner than motors for
smaller craft. .
Under the rule, manufacturers of en-
gines with power of les~ than 4.3 kilo-
watts will be required to reduce average
emissions of hydrocarbons and oxides of
nitrogen to 278 grams per kilowatt-hour.
starting in 1998, Average emissions will
then be ratchctcd down each yecr until
they meet a standard of 81 grams per
kilowatt-hour in 2006 and after.
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the~~:a.liv~l:Y,~rray of Mexican, Vietnamese,
Thai/lndian,Japanese. Italian,"Russian, and
othefJ~ vendors. The new mall managc-
men(~1sO established a "Late Night at the
Mar~~i~;sei1~. Bluegrass, jazz, celtic, blues,
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sa~.~~jurijaitd other: music on Friday and
Sat~~y,~gii~ c;reated a real draw for subur-
ban:':~:id~l1'~/eventually earning the mall a
corr(ffit~lty'a\Vard for "Best Late Night Hang-
Out::.:,'.: '.'
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'::~~'~~.~a~_~ have moved into the mall,
inci.uairig afl':8~screen theater and a new
bo6~1?ie;':a~d several resL3:urants have
opeij~~'o~"t.~~'_mall's north side'. With a wide
sid~~alk.)a~<;lScaping. an, and sealing. this
a~~Will ~c6me an outdoor promenade,
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inc~g!h.emall:S vitality after dark. h~el;-
or ~!ig~;i~ ilie Mall have included rdur:
bis@lg'ilifl~:arking lots, with significant .
landSi:aiimg:',lighting, pedestrian paths, and
crO~Il~~::~rossroads Mall has also worked
har4ito-.~2i~ security, renewing peoples'
peni~~icitJihat the mall is a safe place.
.C~sSI9a.ds Mall serves as the community
. cerit~r:?f.a''1bi'ant neighborhood, home to a
diverse ethniC'population and a healthy mix
of multi-family and single-family hou5ing
(roughly 8,300 people Ih'e within a half-mile
of Crossroads). The CilY has pitched !11 by
investing in side\V-alks. drainage. -landscaping,
and lighting. h has also recemly opened ;1
"Mini City HaW in one of the spaces inside
the mall. This \vas followed by dedication or a
nearby satellite police substation. These radIi.
ties have helped bring seryiccs 10 the CilY's
customers and further strengthened CW5S-
roads as a community ccmer. In additi011, the
Connty t'ransit operator has \,,'orked \\"ilh t!lC.
shopping center to upgrade transiL sen-ice
and enhance facilities with covered'shelLers
. and dial-ouI phones, -
What are the lessons from CrossroJ.ds~
Creative thinking and bold im-cStlncm em
tlfm an older shopping cenLer around ~Hld
once again make it a COl11lllunilY asset.
Embrace the unique, di\"\:Tse.l.'VCll quirky
character that makes ciLies fun. Cclebr3Ll'
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In the hands of good urban designers,
parking Ibis are, i9.eal sites fo'r adding new
.offices, h:o"mes, a~d shops_ These additions
<;an turn malls and corporate parks into new
vill3:ge centers, at.de~ities that support tran-
sit. Not everyone wants to live at high densi-
ties, but not everyone would have to_ Pans of
parking lots would be transformed, not whole
suburbs. Would people in the 'illage centers
give up cars? No, The issue is not giving up
all cars. It is second cars. The new centers
would make it easy for more people to live
well in congested osuburbs with one car and
occasional rental cars. The centers would put
shops, jobs, and better transit within walking
distance of many more people, including
some of those in single family homes_
If parking lots were used for new devel-
opment, where would people park? A study
by the Urban Land Institute indicates that 30
percent of retail parking spaces are used less
than 100 hours a year. Another, by the Eno'
Foundation, found that it costs rnerchams
and employers an average of abotH $\ ,000
per space per year to provide free surface
parking spaces. At $\,000 a year for 100
hours use, merchants are typically paying $10
per hour per. space for parking for peak 5hop~
ping days, It would be cheaper 1O give S 10
discount coupons, good for twO hours only,
to drivers \.....ho brought in extra shoppers in
their cars, or to people who cam~ on transit,
foot, or bike, The discounts ,,,,auld l)nly ha\'e
to be gi\'en on peak shopping G:.lYs to free up
30 percent of the land in parking.
From the merchants' point of \-iew,
mane)" now going to s~bsidize p;lrking would
go to subsidize sales so they can compete
more erfectively against other shL~ppil1g cen-
ters, From the developers' poin! ~~f \-iew,
parking land they already 0\\.11 \\"Llllld be
available. for new hOI11.es, offices, and shops.
EYCCrplcdfrom Paliich Han':5. Planning.
Transportation, and the Home t:cl)nOlllics of
Reduced Car Ownership. For ir:;;,r,11Wlio/1
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While the Center concept ollllino::::~
above focuses on.achieving a l1'l1C mixc,=
use area, there are m:my situations \\"h~:-.
this may not be feasible. Ne\'enhclc;;
the goal of increasing pedestrian aCC~::3:
bility and reducing rhe need for Illullt:::
automobile tripS can be addressee
related ways.
. Specialized Retail Centers. Sl::".
lar retail shops can be grouped lOge'~.'
to reduce the need fc'r exlra tra,'d. "."-CO'.:
mobile centers" alk"\\\O several auto ck:,
ers or suppliers rc' jOintly use a 5C<,
eemer, or mini-m~'ill, .-\n example I:: ::'.
Mission Viejo, Caliiornia, Commc:-':::
Center, \vhich is cmirel)' devoted to ~1'_:: ~
mobile care and rn~"!.inlenanceo Sin::~_o:
patterns are emerging in furniture_ 3p;-oo.
ances, and home repair markets. "H,',-:.
Centers" may in.:lude a lumber ."'.
building supplie; store, hard"'_",,,
plumbing, and ele.:tric shops. and c::-.:
do-it-yourself swee; clustered 109"':'.,
\>"Iilh internal walk\\oJ.Ys and CLlnn2C~::-
roads. One such h..:':::e (enler exi::l:: :-0::::
Lacey, \VashinglOr:: .::illther. calkd T...-..:
Center Vilbge. i:: ::: \larietta,'.l~~("\:.:::o
Again, the benefii 00:: ~".llo\Ving P':ll~<-':
cOllsolidate tripso
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SlOpSo Gas 5tali('::::: Jnd C011\"121"lL::-..
stores are often ic.:.:::\' located ill:. t,..'.:-.;
~l1lcl ric!eshating 5:~~~~::. Their com12r :.- ~.
lions are easy for L~~~~~:::trian aCCt':::: :.' . ~-
iclcntial neight"'\\~:'~:l)ods, a:::::t: :::.
siclc\\"alks a-re in :'-:,~':L. These l.~...';
should h,1\oe fe\\..:-:o _~:id narnw......r ...U.::O
culS, Cllntinut."'ll:: :::dewalks. ~'L,:'.>~
bUrrt'r5. J,nd a ge:'.:::._~; softenin~ L,f ...-
mllol11('1bile ree1..~~~:,~...'.Hing lh~ ,.~':.,::
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ASHLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
December 11, 1996
The following comments are suggested changes to the October 1996 draft of the Transportation
Element of the ACP.
Page 1 Paragraph 2 (rewrite):
It is a planning concept that ensures that we will have the opportunity to conveniently and safely
use the transportation mode of our choice, and move towards a less auto-<fependent community.
Chenge to:
It is a planning concept that ensures that we will have the opportunity to conveniently and safely
use the transportation mode of our choice.
Page 1 Paragraph 3:
Our past focus on accommodating the automobile must now be replaced by concerted efforts
toward equally accommodating all modes of travel.
Change to:
Our past focus on accommodating people traveling by automobile must now expand and include
plans to accommodate all modes of travel In proportion to the use of each mode.
Page 3 Paragraph 3
The focus of the transport ion system will no longer be predominantly on the automobile, but
rather on creating options where the number and length of trips can be reduced, and walking,
biking, and transit become viable options for daily travel.
Change to:
The focus of the transportion system will of necessity be on the automobile, but in addition
transportation options will be creatad where tha number and langth of trips can be reduced, and
walking, biking, and transit become viable options for daily travel.
Comment:
The constant negative reference to automobiles is davisive and an insult to the 97% of the
population that by necassity or choice chose to traval by automobile. The way to change
transportation habits is to offer convenient, safe, and ecomomical altarnatives but not derision if
someone chooses the conventional mode.
The Rogua Valley Council of Governments says that 97% of travel is by automobile and 3% is by
other modes. They suggest that to change the above numbers to 94% and 6% would be a huge
change. The facts are that people are going to travel predominantly by auto for the foreseeable
future and any transportation system must deal with automobiles.
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Page 7 Paragraph 1
Identifying ways in which a rural lifestyle affects cily dwellers and reducing development in these
areas will help alleviate those Impacts.
Change to:
. Identifying ways in which a rural lifestyle affects city dwellers and creating other transportation
options in these areas In the ciiy which will help alleviate those impacts.
Page 7 Picture 2 (caption)
Ashland Street is an intimidating barrier to pedestrians.
Change to:
Highway 66 Is a barrier to some pedestrians.
Coment:
This caption is clearly a political siatement and at best is someone's opinion. A statement this
controversial does not belong in a plan.
Page 33 Item 25
Reduce the number of automobile parking spaces required for all development, discouraging
automobile use as the only source of access and encouraging use of alternative modes.
Change to:
Require an adequate number of parking spaces for ell development and encourage site design
that accdmmodates alternative modes of travel and access.
Page 34 (new) #35
Re-evaluate parking space size requirements due to the increased use of smaller cars.
Add:
Adequate spaces for full sized vehicles will be retained.
Page 61 (new) #6
Encourage the use of rail transport for the movement of goods and passengers as a means of
conserving energy and reducing reliance on the automobile.
Change to:
Encourage the use of rail transport for the movement of goods and passengers as a means of
conserving energy.
. Page 65 Paragraph 5
Ashland Street Redesign - This project includes sidewalk expansion and landscape
improvements beginning at the intersection of Siskiyou Boulevard and Ashland Stre.et. The
purpose of the project is to increase pedestrian and bicycle use of the area.
Change to:
Highway 66 Redesign - This project includes sidewalk repair and landscape improvements
beginning at the Intersection of Siskiyou Boulevard and Highway 66. The purposes of the project
are to Increase pedestrian and bicycle use of the area, to beautify the area, and retain the
present five lane design to provide adequate traffic flow.
Page VII-24-25 2) b)
Controlled access along Ashland Street to ensure limiled points of common access to
businesses that are re-<leveloplng or undergoing development in this area.
Add:
but access will be compatable with the purpose of the development and will be sufficient to
ensure viabillly of the development.
Page VII-24-25 2) c)
Development along Siskiyou Boulevard and Ashland Street will not primarily be automobile-
oriented, but will also include attractive landscaping and designs that encourage pedestrian,
bicycle, and mass transit forms of travel.
Change to:
Development along Siskiyou Boulevard and Highway 66 will include attractive landscaping and
encourage all modes of travel. (no underlining) .
Page VII-24-25 2) d)
Retail, office. traveler's accommodations and neighborhood shopping in residential areas, at
development intensities that are appropriate to the area.
Add:
A public hearing will be required for all new development and would require approval of a
majority of the residents residing within 300 feet of the proposed development.
Lack of data or obscure data.
It would have been helpful to have a presentation showing the number of trips made in Ashland
in some average period of time by mode. In addition projections about how the use of each mode
would be affected by various options could be estimated to help devise sound plans.
Respectfully submitted,
~r~
Dennis Sweet
FROM:HIGHWRY 66 CITIZEN COMMITTEE
Dr-HE:
DECEt~BER 10, l':i9f,
TO:
ASHLRND PLANNING COMMISSION
BRRBARA JARVIS, QiAIR
.::0 E t~A II\!
ASHLAND, OR 97520
mJEUECT :
HIGHWRY 66 REDESIGN
About fe,ut., yeal....s ago a t"'edesinYl plan ~Jas corllpleted, \'>Ja~; pl"o.e,{?l'I"l;pej te. tr'I~'~~
public, was met with considet.able OPflosition, and was stlelved.
Thf.~ rnost t....ecent t"edesi gr. pJ. an ,,,as pt"'es-,E'rlted in Junc::o, 1 '.:3'~'J~:;~ "l'tn'E:"E:'
wot....kshop5 (of t=OUt"' l'lOU1'~S each to allolt" publ ic input) \!Jf.-?l"~:~ COndIJC-I.:I7::od~ 1"11E:'
final r.IF~sinYl thf.'!n "J2\S rn-'€::osented to tilE.' W()t....kl;;hop pat"ticjpi:\nl;'?-i, iHld id; ",".
latet"' Hleetinn, i;o thE~ f-1shland City COI.l1'"lcil at"ld Plan'ning C()I'lll'lli<:;;sioYt~
T~.fO 'Ila.] Ot'" ~"-n"'pt... i ses wet"'C=! pl""'el,;:je"flt ed.
fn'elElented E\ tht..t:"2f-2 lanE~ highway ft"on!
was a shock becallse it t,ad YIOt beel~
workshop meetings.
DYI /'flay ~:::5, :1.395 the pl~'?r. desiqncl"
th(-) ovet"p":\c..;s to ~li.<;;;kiy()u. Blvd.. .r-Il:i.~:;
discussed 01" s._t~~gEI~:;t:(~CI i\.1 f\ny ()f 1:;1.1(:
The ~;ec()nd sut-'pt"'i S(~ occl.lt-'r.(~d on .June :1. ~~_;, 1. 99~,) l-.Jhen it was l--'r~vf:::'aJ.cd
that the City of .Ashland t<'lould pt'obably have to obtain O\l-H"IPl""'<:;ihip cd~"
1.1+ rni les of Hi!~hway f...f.-) ft"'Orll OOnT in O\~.dF.'t-' to irnplerf1E'nt: .tl.\f-:O dE;:.~-}i~~r..
No rnent i Or-I of ~::\ chan!le i)'"1 o"-Inel'''~;h i. r-") VJa~:; made in any .ofl;l1p \!JOt~I.f.!:;I.iOIY,"i.
This change t,as. huge tax implications fot.. Ashland reside,~t5, arid j~~ oj:
~ireat COnC8!"n to property owner-'s.along Higt\way 66.
Arl(,tI1€~l'" conr.er'n i. s the i. nt er""-t-.e 1 at io'n~::,h i p of VE'h i c 1 e~:; a.nel b i C'yc~.I. p/
pedestt"ian modf~s of i:;t"avel ir.. the clesi~ln of ......oads and hiqh\'$EI)/S.
Thp d,esinn costs iH-'e bein~~ funded at ff?der-'al level uncf(?)-' IS-rr::n (ThE-:'"
Ini;et"rfIodal Su.t-.face T.....al...lspOt~\;c;\t ioy', Efficienc'y (~ct of 1 (::)':J 1 ). IS.I"En
stat(~s thi:l.t t"hE1n desi~lY"ling' hightr"ay~" and ,-.()ads, bicycJ.€~ ar.d perJr-::-st:t-'i..-?t.l"1
nlodes of transpot~tation will be entlanceeJ. It does not state tt,at
bicycle .o;:;\nt1 pedf:?stt"'iay, modes wi 11 y'("-;!pla,ce ())".. oth.el"~"...il7.iE' Cf~.1'.t<;:;f.~ t"'f..~\!,p.'c'~~;;~.;i'::"i'.'
of existing highways and roads.
t,.Jh;:;"t(~vet.. fc)t"rll the t"pde'?Ji~~I'"1 of I.~ighway ()(:I.takes, it ~-,,:i.ll .;"ffe'c\: all
of the citizf~ns lJsin~l the hinhway fot... ,~71n 8Hit tl~ l-~). <,:l.n entt"<"J."rn.cl::?- f'''I~:'!ll
I-'~;, aY"ld fot... business a(:tivities .:,n Hi~~h,,"Jay f.E,. "0 th,at f-2nd thf! Fff~(:"i:
of the design will affect the transportation activities of nearly
F..'V(~r'yon€-? in Ashland, ~\,~,d rl1o!:;t; of OUt.. vif::"itot..~:>. Of COUI"E.f~' bu~;il"1F~~::~; CltHlel'~:;
on Highway 66 are corlcerned because they need the ~10St- COYIVel1ient a(:cp~~s
possible for' theit... clJstorrlFt...S and t"El2\!::;.::q-,a.ble access fOr". dr::~li\/et"'ie~c-.~
C i t i zenl..:; ...-,,?ed ~::\ hi ghvJay 0\'-, wh i ch t l""'a f fie flows in ,3, t'p.a,':~>c'nE\.tJ l €? rndnnf~t".
To t"p-spond to those coy.cet"'nSi ~nd needs r'J.rl al t E?t"y.ate des ,i. nn i;:; l)t-'C'P()'~i~:i_-I_
\~e believe -l:;h~:\t thf:? ali.;E~r'n~,'I;E~ d(-)~5iqn rn-.ofy:,sal flleets f~V(,~r'y rl(?(,~dpd
Cy'itE'f-'ia to bt-?Cl.utify HinhtfJ'3.Y E,(~! ",,11.)iJ.(;:. 1...[?t,:1.inin~J a ,:;:,tt-.F:F-:,t \":l-I-:~'I,t
fljnctions as well as possible.
STREET SYSTEM GOALS AND POLICIES
The emphasis of the proposed transportatiOtl portion of ttle Astllar)c1
Compt"eheYlsive Plan seems to be orl t"'educing automobilE? f...:\ciJ,itiF.:oE.~
P..."obably thet"e will be i.nc..."'eased automobile .t,t"affic in ttle futuy"'E' cJl.\~::,!
to the inc..."ease i.n poplJJ.ation~ Th€?'t"'e is Y'I() di.!l;c1~;I""'(~elnf::ll'lt 0\-' r~rlh(::\nc~.rlq
pedestrian, bicycle, ancj ~lass ty'ansit modes of travel jn ot'det~
to i Y"ICt"'ease the per'capi t a 111 i les t..."'aveled by tt\ese rllethod!:;~ H()wev(~"r",
tt'le enhancenleni; of ttlese Modes must 110t t"'ed~ce 1;he facil-ities availatlle
for' aU\;':'!"I1obi'les because in al1. lil((?lih()ocl tile futut"€-? inc::\-"PFi:::,;f:! in
population will cause an increase in percapita miles traveled by
But()n1obi It-?s.
The pl"'QPOselj plan a 1 :;;0 s(,:E-:~ll.s 'I; .::. t~(":.'d IJce pat"~( i. n!]. (-,t pr'e~:;n\-It t I'l(:~l'''(? i~;.
:1.n5uff icier...l; pat"king iY'1 dOlt-IY"ll;own Rshl'3.Y'ld. In ol'''det~ f'ot" busin€-?5s i;() hI?
viElble in downt;()""Y1 nSll1i:\nd,' addit ional pi:\t--kil'-'n YiE'E-~ds to t:lE~ cIE!vp,I.()l)f::~d f'("'i"
the'. pt"esE'?nt as h'ell as fot" pt"olJable incl"f=ased pal-~ki.t-In n~;?E!d~; il"'l the
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Width
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Yes
10'
Foul"'
11 '
1 (J'
Yes
5'
Yes
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Yes
Yes
5'
30 MPH
No
Yes
Medians
Cente~" tu~n lanes
Number of traffic lanes
Width outer'
Width inYlet-.
Bike lane on each side
t.Jidth
Plant ing stt"'ip
Width
Root barrier"'s for"' t'"'ees
Unobstructed sidewal~(
Width
Speed
Visible power poles
Light at No'"'mal
Light bet~een "folman and overpass
Two-way d,'iveways
Mail boxes
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CONNENTS ON SELECTED CONPONE~JTS
Medians - At every meeting involving Highway 66, r~edians have ,been
considered a problem by most cit~zens using the highway and by Most
businesses on the highwaY. Som~ of the issues are truck access, truck
turning radius, on street.:truck parking for delivet'ies, truck access
during weather t'elated difficulties on 1-5, U turns to t'eact, roid-bloc~(
businesses, increased traffic congestion due to increased U turns.
Center tut'n lane - Leave it as it is except make it rlarroWet' to help yair.
space needed for the pt'oposed 4 foot planting strip on each side. Add
bumpers if necessary to preverlt head on confrontations in the tut'ning
laY"le.
Number of traffic lanes - Fou,' - Due to current tt~affic and r~ost likely
increased traffic in the f~tut~e, the fout" lanes pt"esent now should
remain. The lanes carl be rlat~t~crwed slightly to yaiYI the nee(je(j space fot'
the planting str"ip. To aCCOMModate entry onto the tlighway the outet~ lane
stlould be wider" that the innet' ,lane.
Planting stt'ip - A four foot wide planting strip should IJe adequate.
This would allow 9 feet of distance (b~~(e lane plus planting strip) ft~om
pedestt"iaY'ls tl:. an autoffi,:)bile in the out'et" i.:;t"affic lane. in addit;ion~ the
planting strip would be between pedestrians and ~ll vehicular traffic.
Trees should be carefully .selected to be certain that roots don't darllaqe
the sidewall(, road, 'or cut'b. Possibly root bat'riet"s shoul(j tJe used.
Also the trees should not be a visual obstt'uction'in areas where
dt'iveways 8Y"ld stl""eets inter'face the high~...,ay. Thet'e is r..:, need fOt' a
planting strip outside the sidewalk since most privat~ pt~opet~ty is
l~ndscaped adequately.
UYlobst't'lJcted sidel.--Ialk - Thet~e is heat~ly unaY'l,imOlJs agt'eement that the
present tree 0bst't~ucted sidewall( should be replaced Ot~ t'epail~ed and no
tree5 be fJresent to ob~truct the sidewal~(.
stop light at Not~mal - A light at this inter~section woul(j add a needed
-::.omponent fot... people to cr-'o~s t.he ~;tt"(<?ei; to acces~; the bIJ~; ,:\nd fot-. .:) r. I 1 (?l--'
pedestrian activities.
Stop light between Tolman Cl'eek Road and the overpass - Pedestrians alld
',:>r:,rlle ser,iot"" citizens r"egl.tlar"ly Ct'OSS the high~'lay Y"lea'r" r'lcDonald's.
Obv.iolJsly this activity without t:t~a.ffic C'ontt'ol i.s dan~]et'o'u5.
Synchronize stop lights - To facilitate tr~af~ic flow all tt'affic ligtlts
shoLlld be sync:hrorlized 35 rnuctl as possible. Dut'ing pet~i,~ds l~f J_C't~
traffic ft~om sonle lights could be flastling yellot~/t'ed with pede~tl~iaYI
p'jsh button contt~c,l.
Two7way driveways - all two-way dt'iveways should be widerled. FOl~ exar~nle
the driveway into McDonalds frequently will not allow a cat' to enter'
while another is stopped while waiting to e><it onto the t,ighway. This
pr6duces occasional near rear end collisions.
Mailboxes -
Highway 55.
mail.
The dividing line for mail delivery should pe the center of
It is ridiculous to have to cross the street to get your
Sisl(iyou and liighway 66 - The redesiyrl should be cttanged to allow tW()
lanes to turn right and two lanes (a left tut'n lane and the inner lane)
turning left. The inner lane would have the option of "a left tut'n Ot~
proceed straight ah@ad. "The outside (t'ight) lane would be straight ahead
only.
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Ashland Transportation Committee:
After last night's transportation meeting I feel that my point of view should be put in writing.
I am very much in favor of the concept of improving walking and bicycling pathways in a safe
manner that would also accommodate our physically challenged citizens and even skateboarders
and rollerbladers.
Without question it would improve safety, environment, and make our city a better place. Too
much time is wasted on the obvious benefits and not enough spent adapting these needs to a
community that will not stop growing.
I do not feel that anyone is clearly stating that any ofthese costs are of benefit to our whole
community and that the expenses will be funded by everyone in Ashland, No burden should be
put on one individual business or citizens. If it is actually something that Ashland wants, then
everyone must pay. Don't you agree?
The reason I ask is it has never been stated to me that the actual users should also contribute.
Citizens get up at meetings and expound about not oWning a car and how wonderful they are
because they have the time or choose to live a life style without an automobile. In a second
breath they talk about taxing gas and other methods that eliminate them from contributing.
That's like crying because tax payers voted to quit subsidizing a bus system that would not
charge it's users enough to make it run and whining because users don't have a bus to jump on
every 15 minutes. Like a business, if there's not enough users to support the need then someone
should look at alternatives. If it's important enough to you - support it, right?
Almost all businesses must have large truck access as well as the whole town. This is a fact I
would like someone on this committee to acknowledge.
Ken Hagen scares me when he expounds about actually narrowing existing streets and promoting
making future streets more narrow than they are now. That's completely unacceptable and
ridiculous in a tourist city that must have large truck, and equipment access to all parts of town.
All businesses need delivery capabilities of regular size and width trucks, City maintenance and
safety vehicles use the extra inches and feet I hear being chopped of our current and future streets
in the plan. I hear no objections from this committee. What are you thinking?
The HWY. 66 "beautification" or "re-design" plan is having major problems for this very reason.
Cost has not been the issue yet. The problem is now how to add all the desired bike paths,
sidewalks, etc, onto a street which was not correctly designed before any buildings or right of
ways were allowed. There is not enough room!
For me the dispute clearly is land users along the road trying to fight for a limited amount of
space and keep ingress and egress to which they've become accustomed. Thus far, the only
plans designers come up with are totally unacceptable to the citizens along Ashland street simply
because it forces them to have a less desirable location than they now have. In most cases it will
de-value their property and in no way offers any incentive to make the changes needed.
If I have explained my point with Ashland Street as an example, then how can this committee not
take issue with Ken Hagen who adematelyendorses narrowing existing streets and promoting
. new subdivisions with not enough space for parking for a small party with friends. If you
continue, then Ashland should start another business to shuttle people around this town.
Cramming everything into one small "spot" called Ashland which is surrounded by acres and
miles of open space is foolish. That is my opinion and I believe I am not alone. in saying this is
the worst thing you could do for the future of our city.
Do it right the first time. Don't you see things like putting trees in the middle of sidewalks poor
judgement and a waste of money? This is where you're going with your plan, this time except it
won't be able to be fixed later, The major flaw is down sizing ingress and egress throughout the
city. It is the key issue that will ruin this city or improve it.
The "wording" is what I hear the committee is concerned about in this transportation plan. I
don't care about what's on paper, it's what I hear people are going to do with this plan, that
scares me. Make it clear which way you're going because there will be a battle against down
sizing streets rather than community input to improve "Modal Equity" for the future. Thus far, I
hear the committee'promoting down sizing. Hopefully I'm not listening well enough, I honestly
don't want to make your job any tougher than it is. I'll look forward to some answers.
Sincerely,
Zach Brombacher
1370 Tolman Creek Road
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-4711 work
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Kurtz said water will be brought to the two willow trees at the entrance to the property. The existing
trees along the parkrow will be watered by the homeowner's association. Spjut said she would not mind
providing one hose bib for Woods.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
Giordano feels water Is being taken away from the adjacent property owners and the. Commission needs
some assurance the water Is not being cut off to those properties. This could be worked out at final
plan and is covered under Condition 14.
Add Condition 17 that a hose bib Is provided to the Woods property on the rear of her property (use a
Lot # reference).
Finkle added to Condition 14 that during the changes In the TID piping, minimize Interruption of service.
Carr moved to approve PA96-130 with the addition of Conditions 16 and 17 as stated above. Finkle
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 29TH MEETING.
Finkle moved to approve, Carr seconded the motion and the minutes were approved.
TYPE III PLANNING ACTIONS
PLANNING ACTION 96-136
REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN. .
APPLICANT: CITY OF ASHLAND
STAFF REPORT
Mclaughlin said this would be continued on December 10, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers
and will be the first item on the agenda. In addition, there will be a TPAC Study Session that will be
open for public comment.on December 4, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers. Comments have
been received from the Chamber of Commerce about some concerns they have about the elemeni and
they would like some additional opportunity to meet with them.
Some of the suggested changes since the Study Session are a few minor word changes to a couple of
the policies and added a new one regarding parking In the downtown. There are' several other policies
that are currently in the element and should have been In this draft that will be added.
PUBLIC HEARING
SUZANNE MATHIS MCQUEEN, 2934 Grizzly Drive, owns two businesses, one in the downtown and one
on the south end of Siskiyou Boulevard. She did not think the business downtown would have survived
without the parking structure behind' them. However, her biggest issue is that there are no parking
spaces on Siskiyou and Tolman Creek Road. If there is no parking on her property, people will go to
Medford. She was restricted 'to nine parking spaces even though she had space for more. McQueen
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believes it is only fair to take into consideration the economic consequences with inadequate parking.
Carr moved to extend the meeting until 11 :00 p.m. The motion was seconded and approved.
~ JIM NELSON, Blue Heron Gallery and Gifts submitted a letter.
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MICHAEL GIBBS, 536 Ashland Street, said he has been Involved in many meetings dealing with the
transportation issue. He Is asking to send this plan back to TPAC and look for a balance. Alan DeBoer
is the Chamber representative on TPAC and he said he had never seen the entire document in tact.
Many elements will be very detrimental to the business community and the Chamber wants an
opportunity to bring comments forward. The entire business community feels parking and driving is not
as balanced. as it might be.
Mclaughlin said it was his understanding that TPAC did review the entire document and saw the whole
thing. TPAC did review it and comment.
PLANNING ACTION 96-133
REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF THE NORTH MOUNTAIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
APPLICANT: CITY OF ASHLAND
STAFF REPORT
Mclaughlin reported the adjustment was made that was suggested by Evan Archerd (running a road
parallel to North Mountain to allow for houses to front North Mountain).
.Adjustments have been made in the ordinance to the minimum density standard.
PUBLIC HEARING
No one came forth to speak.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
Carr moved to forward the North Mountain Neighborhood plan to the City Council with the Planning
Commission's recommendation to adopt the plan. Hearn seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
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ADJOURNED
The meeting was adjourned at 11 :00 p.m.
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MINUTES
DECEMBER 4, 1996
Peter Finkle opened the meeting at 7:10 p.m, Other committee members present were Alan DeBoer,
Barbara Jarvis, Mayor Cathy Golden, Ken Hagen, Carole Wheeldon, Kevin Talbert, and Ron Bolstad.
Staff present were John McLauglhin, Marla Harris and Susan Vates.
Finkle explained the purpose of the meeting is to discuss the final draft of the Transportation Element of
the Comprehensive Plan. Mclaughlin gave a brief overview of the element and the process, He
explained the first step is the element and the second step is the system plan and developing the actual
Improvements that are proposed to occur. After Mclaughlin's presentation there were some questions
from the audience and responses were given by TPAC members and Staff. .
Comments were taken from the audience as follows:
Nick Hershman, 575 Nyla Lane; Heidi Brown, 385 Strawberry Lane; and Nathan Majeski, 667
Normal Avenue, presented the idea of a community owned bike program. This would be a program'
that distributes bikes in the downtown and along the main streets for anyone to use and leave on the
main streets when finished riding. They discussed the benefits to the community, equipment needed,
and maintenance required.
Russell Rickert, 164 Almeda Drive, said he Is associated with Siskiyou Wheelman. He supports the
direction of the plan. He said the cyclists do not feel safe when they ride downtown and on Siskiyou
Boulevard because there Is no right-of-way for bicycles. It is embarrassing not to have a path leading to
and from the college. Bikes and pedestrians do not mix.
Darrell Gee, 520 Dogwood Way, encouraged the committee to stay the course and get the plan as it is
written to the Council.
Mary Ragland, has three objections to the plan. Modal equity is not particularly realistic. It is one thing
to encourage other modes of transportation but to say they should be equal is totally unrealistic.
Secondly, mixed use zoning concerns her. It is unrealistic to think people can live close to their work.
Or, does it mean a 7-11 store will be built in a residential zone? Many things in the plan'se'em to apply
to larger cities. She does not want us to superimpose these ideas on Ashland which is a smaller town.
Mayor Golden explained mixed use zoning in the downtown and the way it would apply in the North
Mountain Neighborhood Plan. .
Ragland said the plan does not say it Is for "new" development. or "downtown development".
Michael Donovan, 189 Logan Street, is concerned with some of the "catch" words in the plan such as
"modal equity". He thinks everyone would like to see bicycles. pedestrians and automobiles share In
equal compatibility but it seems to refer in the plan that equity means they are all equal. We need to be
clear whether or hot we are being realistic about the paradigm shift. Ninety-seven percent of Ashland's
population use automobiles as a primary mode of transportation. The statewide plan asks us to move to
94 percent. That is a tremendous number. We have to see how this element will intertwine with our
economic element to keep the business community thriving, to address the older members of the
community that cannot bicycle and the moms and dads that work and transport children and cannot
ride a bicycle. .
Wheeldon said modal equity is not going to be all equal. S,he believes the plan refers to a proportional
equity and how our resources are spent proportionate to each mode of transportation. We need to
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spend more money on facilities In order to encourage those facilities,
Donovan agreed putting resources forward Is Important, but when the plan goes after vehicular traffic,
making It a very undesirable mode of transportation by constricting roadways and eliminating parking,
then we are assuming everyone will bike or walk,
Jarvis didn't want everyone to forget about public transit.
Talbert said the committee has been at this process for several years and a couple of years ago they
went to the neighborhoods and heard from a lot of people. They heard there Is nothing approaching
modal equity and most neighborhood plans have only been designed to serve the needs of motor
vehicles, cars and trucks. Neighbors did not feel this was safe, there were no sidewalks or connections
between different parts of town. By the privacy of the automobile. other equities have been
discouraged. If we do not make the paradigm shift, he would wonder how we would do things
differently than In the past. .
Jarvis said she understands the public's concern with the words 'modal equity". As two words It Is
probably Inaccurate. We are not going to have equal forms of transportation. Perhaps this may need to
be explained In the plan.
Michael Gibbs, President of the Chamber of Commerce, 536 Ashland Street, has had a number of
people tell him If the downtown gets more congested, It Is just as easy to shop someplace else. He
agrees some wording should be changed to address some balance In the plan. He presented a petition
signed by 80 people that he read concerning the language In the transportation element. Modal equity
Implies money will be spent equally. Verbiage could be Included on how much and In what way money
will be spent on each mode, .
Hagen responded that the committee is willing to take out words that are giving people trouble, but he Is
not be willing to give up the concept of steering away from making It inconvenient for people to get out
of the automobile.
Zach Brombacher wondered what happens to trucks, moving vans and horse trailers when a street is
narrowed.
Brian Norton, 46 Lincoln Street, rides his bIke on Hwy. 99 to work. He thinks people need to be
discouraged from driving their cars,
Christian Allen, 1035 Eureka, spoke as a wife and mother of a baby. She silld It is not that hard to get
around town and they wish to better the environment by not owning a ,car. .
Dennis Sweet, 1645 Hwy. 66, said he has a problem with the language. He handed out suggested
changes to the plan. He supports other modes of transportation. He does not want to see facilities for
the automobile reduced. With regard to modal equity, he believes we need to look at how the facilities
are used and how the resources are apportioned In order to decide on funding for those resources. He
sees some elements of the community not represented on this committee. Sweet also added that the
last design presented for Hwy. 66 Is a three-lane design. He expressed his concern that he would like to
see five-lanes revisited.
Sarada, 1257 Orchid, enjoys her narrow street. Modal equity is an attitude that Is important to the
IIvabillty of Ashland. The transit aspect of the plan is Important to her and to her children.
Janine Ellsworth, 660 B Street, represents the Ashland Bicycle Commission. She does not want to
take away business from the downtown, but by provIding other ways of getting around, more people will
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learned to be so dependent on the car.
Suzanne McQueen, 2934 Grizzly Drive, owns The Phoenix on the south end of Siskiyou. Boulevard and
Rapunzel's downtown. She Is concerned that she does not have adequate parking at her location on
Siskiyou. She has a problem how off-street parking Is determined (that there Is a maximum number of
spaces). The plan has some minor language about weather that should be reviewed. She wants to
make certain committees are talking to each other.
Renee Rickert, 164 Almeda Drive, said she believes we are on the brink of a new era and there Is an
opportunity to change now before waiting until we have no choices. If we don't provide the opportunity,
It will not happen by Itself. She does not mind sharing the road with skateboards if It can be done
safely,
Patty Fry, 507 Tucker Street, said that In the Downtown Plan out of 15 proposed parking structures,
one has been buill One reason the downtown businesses agreed with the plan was because there was
not adequate downtown parking. She would like to see a parking structure for cars and bikes (and a
restroom). She wants to make sure the Downtown Plan Is tied to the Transportation Plan.
zach Brombacher suggested using some of the SOSC property for bike and pedestrians.
Russell Rickert observed that the highest business volume Is the Plaza which has the least amount of.
. parking with the stores on the outskirts of town with more parking seem to do less business.
Finkle closed the meeting by stating that TPAC will be meeting Friday morning at 8:00a.m. In the Jury
Room to discuss tonight's comments. Suggestions In writing are welcome. Mclaughlin said, assuming
TPAC moves forward, that the Transportation Plan will be heard on December 10,1996 at the Planning
Commission meeting and on December 17th before the City Council.
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TRANSPORTATION .IN ASHLAND
WHAT ROAD ARE WE ON ?
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Have you wondered recently what is going an in regards to the Transportation Plan for the
City? If you're like members of the Transportation Committee of the mber, you agree thai
biking and walking are important considerations when developing th Transportation Element of
the Comprehensive Plan for the City. When it comes to making them ual with vehicular
travel, however, we disagree.
Many meetings have been held in the last few weeks with members 0
discuss the,Chambers concerns regarding the plan. We have expressed
the need to connect the Plan to our Downtown Plan which addresses Parking
need for ties to the Economic Element of the Comp Plan. While we pia r Ie
we must take into account how that will impact our business communi
addressed in the plan. We question the "modal equity" goal and are
mendations to limit street widths to create congestion.
We appreciate the willingness of the City Council members to meet with tn
Committee to discuss these issues and to listen to our perspective. The committee
very hard in the last few weeks and we would like to thank those memb
Michael Donovan, Jim Watson, Steve Reno, Michael Gibbs, Valri Willia
Rasmussen and Allen Drescher.
YOUR ACT/ON /S NEEDED NOW!
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You need to express your concern regarding this critical plan which will
and give direction to the Transportation Systems Plan. We need you 10 att
. DECEMBER 4
7:00 p.m. - City Council Chambers .. . "" . ~
Study Session with TPAC (Transportation/Planning Advisory Co )lJltteel.
If you connot attend, please write your comments and call your City G '1, members a~f~~.
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Submit ted by
Marjorie O'Harra
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I have read the Transportation Plan proposal, and have some
comments to make:
1. Before adoption of any plan that includes policy statements
that allow for a mix of land uses in traditional neighborhood
development ... a dramatic change in our land use planning
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philosophy... the inclusion of such a policy MUST BE MADE
very, very clear to the residents, and publicly debated
independently. This is a reversal of goals we've followed
since the 1960s, and it has the potential to. adversely affect
many existing residential neighborhoods. It comes across
as a b~ck door approach to change. Allowing for land use
mix in new neighborhoods is a different matter.
2. To reduce the number of parking spaces required for
new development would accomplish what has already taken place
on A Street, and~n the 1100 block of Tolman Road. People
simply park in the street. As far as commercial development
is concerned, this would necessitate widening 1-5 to accommoate
Ashland traffic to Medford shopping centers.
3. The street standards proposed sound great, but the cost of
bringing existing streets up to meet these new standards would
be exhorbitant; this cost assigned to property owners
through the LID process unaffordable and unacceptable.
4. We need to downsize city administration. We do not need a
Transportation Coordinator nor the expense of a new position.
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RICK LANDT
Environmental Planner
DEe -. 1996
Citizen Planning & Advisory Committee
c/O City of Ashland
20 East Main Street
Ashland, Or 97520
December 4,1996
Dear Committee members, ,
The following are ideas that.! believe would be important to incorporate into Ashland's.
transportation plan:
1) Buy land for a Transportation Center
Criteria: The land should be as close to the Plaza as possible for walking ease, on the
downtown side of the railroad tracks for pedestrian and vehicular safety, and
adjoining the tracks to promote all potential uses of the Center.
Critical Concern: There are currently few sifes that meet the above criteria and as
development continues, there will be fewer still. Far-sighted action
now would go a long ways towards making our City more friendly for
alternatives to automobile travel.
Potential uses for Transportation Center:
. Greyhound l:>us depot (every time I see kids with backpacks heading to or from the
current bus depot at Mr. Cs, I am reminded of how inadequate and anti-intermodal the
current site is)
. RVTD stop and/or station
. Tourist train station
. Light rail station , .
. Team track siding for public use {A puhlic 'place for unloading'freight from box cars)
. 'Bicycle to bus/train and vice versa transfer point (Intermodal transfer point)
2) On the parking side of the street on quiet residential streets, place the sidewalk next to
the curb like on the popular pedestrian street, High Street
. The parked cars protect pedestrians like a park"row would, people don't get wet feet in
winter like they would if there were a park row, trees could be planted behind the
sidewalk in the right-of-way where they would potentially have much more root room
and would cause less problems with lifting sidewalks
. Check out high street if you want to see a great example
3) For all development requiring bicycle parking, require that the bicycle parking be
located closer to the entrance(s) than the closest automobile parking space
. One of the advantages of bicycling is to be able to ride close to entrances. When the
bicycle parking is not close, it is often not used and if it is used, it takes away an
advantage of bicycling
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4) Concentrate sidewalk development on busy streets. For quiet residential streets, rather
than "paving paradise," require that property owners provide a cleared surface next to
the sidewalk at curb grade. The surface could be flagstones, lawn, gravel, decomposed
granite or whatever material the property owner chose
. The safety on many streets could be immediately improved at no cost to the City and at
minimal cost to property owners .
. This approach encourages individual expression and creativity, something Ashlanders
excel at
. On quiet streets with sidewalks, people often walk in the street because sidewalks are
typically to narrow to walk side by side, the preferred convivial configuration. But a
safe haven to retreat off the street is imperative for safety
. This approach preserves groundwater recharge, thus naturally watering trees and
reducing the storm sewer load
. This approach also would immediately increase the useable parking on streets since at
the present time with vegetation, fences, retaining walls and other obstruction right at
the curb, passenger side entry and exit to and from automobiles is virtually impossible
Thank you for listening.
Sincerely,
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From: Jim Nelson, co-owner Blue Heron Gallery & Gifts, 115 E. Main and resident 24 Dewey Street
Re: Downtown Parking & Traffic Congestion
My wife and I moved to Ashland from Bloomington, Indiana three years ago not to escape the horrors of big
city living (after all, Bloomington was ranked as one of the top 10 small towns forretirement), but rather we moved
to Ashland to become an active part of a very special and vital community. We were not attracted to Ashland
because IT is a sleepy little mountain village with charming architecture and quaint customs. There are hundreds of
small towns in settings at least as beautiful as ours, with wonderfully preserved historic buildings, little or no
congestion and traffic, low crime rates, etc. We chose Ashland, because, unlike most other towns its size, Ashland
has cultural activity, demographic diversity, and a real sense of community. We also chose Ashland, because,
unlike most other towns our size, we have a relatively strong business community that revolves around our tourism
industry.
The thousands of visitors coming to Ashland to see plays, to dine, to relax, and to shop certainly do create
congestion and traffic problems, but they also mean that we have a selection of restaurants, galleries, shopping,
and entertainment that goes far beyond what a town of 17,000 people could hope to support To do anything to
discourage those visitors from coming to Ashland is to change Ashland from a vital community where people work,
shop, and live, to a bedroom community for Medford, or a retirement village for the wealthy.
Easy and plentiful parking is a crucial component in the mix that will keep Ashiand alive. The other downtown
merchants and I lost thousands of dollars worth of business this summer because many of our potential customers
worried about getting back to their cars after the three-hour plays so they wouldn't get parking tickets. We will also
lose thousands of dollars worth of business this holiday season because people equate Ashland with difficult
parking from their experiences of the summer season.
Limited downtown parking actually increases traffic, because people are constantly moving their cars, often
circling the block many times to find another space.
If you want to reduce traffic and congestion in Ashland, and, at the same time improve the business climate,
build a downtown parking structure that will accommodate the needs of our busiest seasons. It would mean that
visitors to Ashland could park their cars once and stop the ridiculous 2 and 4 hour "musical chairs" phenomenon. It
would also mean that downtown employees would not have to park in residential areas thus reducing congestion
in places like "B" Street If creatively designed, a parking structure could have the top level serve as a downtown
courtyard or park where activities such as the Lithia Artisans Market and Growers Market could spread out
reducing congestion and fire safety concerns in their current locations.
While IT may be fun to speculate what the USA would be like if everyone walked or biked instead of drove, that
fantasy is not the wortd in which we live. If you want to encourage people to walk more in Ashland, thafs easy-
mark the crosswalks better, light them at night enforce the speed limits on Siskiyou and Lithia Way and perhaps
reduce them to 20 mph., add signals for crossing at 1. Street and at the Plaza.
If you want to encourage people to ride their bikes, create some bike lanes on our busiest streets.
A strategy of reducing parking spaces for cars, to force people to walk or bike, simply won't work. If you
removed Safeway's parking lot would people stop driving to the grocery store? No, they would simply drive to a
different grocery store and Safeway would go out of business. Likewise, if you take away parking in Ashland,
people will drive to some other town to shop, to dine and to see theater, and Ashland will go out of business.
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
300 E. MAIN . P.O. BOX 760
ASHLAND, OREGON 97520
At.LEN G. DRESCHER, P.C.
G. PHILIP ARNOLD
November 5, 1996
TELEPHONE (541) 482-4935
FAX (541) 482-4941
John McLaughlin
Ashland Planning Department
Ashland City Hall
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Dear Mac:
Enclosed is a copy of my letter and enclosures to
Alan DeBoer, who is the chair of the Ashland Chamber of
Commerce Transportation Committee.
please submit the enclosed letter
my comments on the transportation
comprehensive plan.
and. enclosures as
element of the
I feel badly that I have not shared the data and
information and history earlier so that the committee
studying this issue would have had an opportunity to
consider this input.
The lack of adequate parking in the downtown area is
probably the single greatest threat to the economic future
of downtown Ashland that we face.
Allen G. Drescher, P.C.
AGO/amy
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Ashland City Council
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ASHLAND, OREGON 97520
ALLEN G. DRESCHER, P.C.
G. PHILIP ARNOLD
.. November 4, 1996
TELEPHONE (541) 482-4935
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Alan DeBoer, Chair
Chamber of Commerce
Transportation Committee
2045 Highway 99 N
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Dear Alan:
I would .like to share with you some events that
occurred in 1985 when I served on the City of Ashland
Parking Committee with Don Laws.
Enclosed please find copies of letters. from me dated
March 28, 1985 to Don Laws and also dated October 15, 1985
to Gordon Medaris.
The bottom line at that time was that we agreed that
we needed additional parking in the downtown area near
Shakespeare, and that the best way to provide the
additional parking was by creating ramped parking on the
Hargadine Street lot and including the Mark Antony Hotel
lot, but that we felt it was too expensive at that time.
The owners of the Mark Antony Hotel at that time were
willing to donate their parking lot to the City on the
condition that the City would build a two or three level
parking structure with the basement dedicated to use by the
hotel. In effect, they would get a tax deduction for the
donation of the land, the City would get the land for free,
the City would build the structure up two or three levels
and down one, and the hotel would get the use of the
basement level. It was a dream Come true, but we could not
convince anyone that it was a good idea.
It occurs to me that with a change of ownership in
the hotel that this idea might be revived. If it could be
done, we could create one large parking struture that would
include both the City Hargadine lot and the Mark Antony
Hotel lot going down one level and up two or three. I know
that the tourists would be glad to pay $4. or more to park
all day. I 'would like to share some statistics with
whoever is willing to listen based on the last 18 years as
Municipal Judge overseeing parking tickets in the City of
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The police department writes a huge number of parking
tickets. Most people just pay them, and we get no
feedback. A small percentage of the people write letters
to the Judge (me), and I review those letters and reduce
the fine or dismiss the citation or impose.a penalty as
warranted.
In the summer, we get about 25 letters a week from
tourists who are angry about the parking tickets they
received in downtown Ashland. In the winter that number
drops off, and the letters are mostly from local residents
who are just unhappy about getting tickets. We again see a
rise in.the downtown parking tickets during the Christmas
shopping season.
Most of the tourists who write angry letters about
the parking tickets are patrons of the Shakespeare
Festival. Most of them complain that they came to Ashland
to see a play and to shop and to have lunch or dinner, and
they got a parking ticket. Most of them say that they
spent $200. or more during the day they were in Ashland,
and that they will not come back or that they will not
recommend Ashland to their friends or that next time they
will not spend time or money in Ashland because of the lack
of parking.
Based upon my own experience in dealing with these
letters, I can safely estimate that we get at least 200
such letters a year. As you can see from my letter to
Gordon Medaris in 1985, I was aware of the problem to a
lesser degree at that time, and I was concerned about the
loss of revenue from tourists at that time. With the full
perspective that I have now based on the last 18 years of
Municipal court duty, I think that the amount of revenue
being lost is probably much greater than anyone in Ashland
reali.zes. It may be that I am the only one who really
knows the degree to which we are losing tourists and
tourist revenue because of the lack of parking since I do
not share these letters from tourists with anyone. I am
also aware that for every letter written there are many,
many tourists who have received parking tickets and who
share the views of the letter writers but who do not take
the time to write their views.
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I am convinced that revenue bonds could be sold to
pay for the cost of a parking structure that would provide
adequate parking in the downtown area, and that tourists
would gladly pay to park all day in such a structure, and
that the revenue from the parking structure would be
sufficient to retire the bonds, and that the property
owners in the downtown area would be willing to form an
assessment district to guarantee repayment of the bonds,
and that the parking district and revenue bonds would pose
no burden on the population or taxpayers of the City of
Ashland.because they would not be general obligation bonds.
As much as we might lik~ to think that it would be
wonderful if everyone would walk or ride bicycles in the
downtown area, the fact is that almost all of our tourists
come from out of town where they must get here by car.
Once they get to Ashland by car; they are not" going to
leave their car parked at a motel and walk or ride a
bicycle into the downtown. Most of these people come from
California, and we are not going to convert them from
automobile users into hikers and bicyclists overnight. If
we fail to provide adequate parking for tourists, they will
take their business elsewhere. It is as simple as that.
Anyone who lives in Ashland and .thinks that Ashland
can survive without tourist revenue is disconnected from
the reality of what makes Ashland work. Almost every job
in Ashland is either directly or indirectly dependant upon
tourism.
Any transportation plan that fails to address the
need to provide additional" parking for our tourists does
not meet the needs of the City of Ashland.
please share this letter and enclosures with the
Transportation Committee. You may pass this letter and
enclosures on to any other public body that will have any
influence on the transportation element of the Comp plan or
the parking problem in Ashland in any other way.
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Thank you for your courtesy. I am sending a copy of
this letter to John McLaughlin, Mayor Golden, and the City
Council with the request that this letter and enclosures be
submitted as my comments on the transportation element of
the Ashland Comprehensive Plan.
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G_ PHILIP ARNOLD
October IS, 1985
TELEPHONE
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Honorable Gordon Medaris
Ashland City Council
City Hall
Ashland, oregon 97520
Dear Mayor and Council,
All too often public officials hear only criticism
and not praise even when it is due.
I served ~n the parking study committee under the
chairmanship of Don Laws, and he did an outstanding job
deserving of recognition.
Under Don's direction the committee first obtained
data regarding the existing shortage of parking spaces.
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We then looked at the "ideal" solution, which was to
create additional parking near the Shakespearean Theaters
through the construction of a parking ramp. When this
appeared to be too expensive, we looked to other
alternatives for obtaining additional parking.
Although the end product of the committee's work may
not be pleasing to everyone, it was the result of
exploring all of the other options available.
I hope that the council realizes that'Ashland does
have a severe parking problem that costs the Ashland
economy hundreds of thousands of dollars each year in
lost revenue.
While we wrangle among ourselves trying to make a
few more parking spaces available for shoppers and
tourists at little or no cost to any of uSJ Medford has
taken an effective and aggressive lead to lure our
business away from us. The approach taken in Medford has
been to raise enough money to purchase and improve
sufficient downtown parking to offer shoppers and
tourists a convenient place to shop. The historical
approach in Ashland has been that tourists can find their
own parking--that's not our problem. Our local
businesses have paid dearly over the last decade for this
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done little to change this attitude or to provide a
solution to the parking problem.
I would like to see some effort made to improve our
attitude toward the n~ed of our shoppers and tourists for
adequate parking. We also need to be willing to make a
financial commitment to enhance Ashland's primary
economic livelihood, tourism, by providing adequate
parking.
The improvement of the Water street lot is a good
-v.02:-:..-y,-.!-", first step. We should pursue other areas such
as the Elks lot and any other prospects that exist for
additional downtown parking. Just because we were
unsuccessful in securing a'new parking lot this time does
not mean that we should give up.
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Th.e job done by Don Laws and the committee should be
viewed only as a beginning toward the solution of a long
standing problem. I hope that further work will be done,
and I am sure that many others cOncerned. about the
welfare of Ashland are willing to devote their time and
energy toward a solution of this problem,
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Allen Drescher
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March 28; 1985
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380 Courtney Street
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Re: Parking Committee
Dear Don,
I would like to share with you some ideas that I
have that I would like to have presented to the Parking
Committee at a time that you think is appropriate. The
following would be my suggestions:
1. Double the fines for parking violations and set
. aside one-half of the, parki'ng fines for payment of
parking improvements. At the present tim~ we charge $2.
for overtime parking and $5. for illegal parking. These
fines are quite low compared to the fines charged by
other cities with a large tourist industry. I believe
that we could easily double the existing fines and by
ordinance set aside one-half of the' parking revenue for
parking improvements.
2. Create a paid all day parking lot or facility at
the Hargadine Street area. Most tourists would gladly
pay $2. for a place to park their cars all day. This
would require the installation of some mechanism for the
collection of the $2., but the cost of installation would
be minimal compared to the revenues that would be
generated. This wou~d be particularly lucrative if we
increased or doubled the number of parking spaces in that
location.
3. Use city staff for an engineering study of the
feasibility of a parking platform or structure and use
city staff for the preparation of plans for such a
facility. This would save on engineering and
architect fees.
4. Use revenue sharing funds
the parking improvements such
landscaping that maybe required
installing the parking toll gates.
to pay for a part of
as the additional
or for the cost of
5. Create a parking improvement assessment district
that would include the area from the Plaza to Second
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Street and from Hargadine Street to. Li thia Way and
include City Hall and the Shakespeare property in the
assessment district. I believe that merchants and
property owners should pay their fair share of parking
improvements but that the City and Shakespeare should
also pay their fair share.
6. Education. Property owners and businesses need
to be educated on the benefit. of in~reased parking
facilities in downtown Ashland. Once they understand
that the assessment is an investment in their property or
business that will be rewarded many times over in the
future they will be more likely to vote in favor of an
assessment. district. If they also understand tha.t half
the parking revenues and the revenues from the paid
parking will be applied to reduce the assessment needed
to pay for the parking facility they may also be more
willing to vote in favor of an assessment district.
7. Keep the improvements basic and simple to keep
the cost down. If people are convinced that our proposal
is not extravagant but just what is absolutely needed
they are more likely to approve it.
Thank you for taking the time to read my suggestions
and I will rely on your sound judgment to decide when
these suggestions should be presented to the committee.
Si[rE:
Allen G. Drescher
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To: Ashland City Council
From: Rchard, Jensen
He: Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan
Date: 12/17/96'
My name, is Richard Jensen, and although I currently have a Talent
address, I have resided. in and around Ashland on and off since the 50's.
I come to Ashland for all of the typical reasons: business, pleasure and
other miscellaneous reasons, Usually. I drive my vehicle, although I have
walked over the Wagner Creek ridge to Ashland a few times. My
new years resolution is to come to Ashland via my bicycle and when using
my truck, to often park it an(l use my feet and bike more.
I want to commend the Transportation Committee, the planning
department and all citizens that provided input to October 1996 document,
which is highly readable and interestinq to read. I think it is an excellent
piece of work. Perhaps I can eventually persuade the city of Talent to' do
something similar (I mean lack of a city' administrat6r isn't a big obstacle
to planning, now is it?)
I've been sorry to learn that the Ashland Chamber of Commerce is
(according to the and my listening to the Chamber's
president Hie other week) so bent out-of .shape over the idea of
pedestrians and bicyclists havihg "modal equity". From what I understand,
this term primarily mean~ an attempt to equally consider FUTURE city
transportation improv~ments with pedestrians and walkers in mind. Does
the Chamber seriously think the reported 97% of Ashland travel trips via
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car will change that drastically...come on, ,the odds are against the other
3%'ers is enormous.
To appease the business community over the question of required
parking, spaces, why not seriously consider getting grants, bonds and
God-forbid a slight parking ,fee to fund a partly -subterranean parking
garage. This could possibly be built on the former Sourthern Pacific
property opposite the railroad district and 'A' Street,' and would
encourage drivers. to walk' to the plaza, the park and other downtown
destinations.
Before the South Ashland businesses object, I would ask you t6
consider having several propane-powered, city-owned buses (built in
Talent, of course) which would again, get people out of their cars and
into the community without polluting or creating traffic prob'lems. The
yellow bikes would be available at the garage, which would also function
as a central transportation center for Ashland. One could bike, walk, hail
a cab, ride a bus and eventually (hopefully) hop on a Light Rail line (maybe
one day!) all originating an{l emanating from this central zone. Imagine it-
-even the public toilet debate' (lack of) coule! be solved by creation of' such
a tran$p'ortation hub.
I'd also like to thank
support in the past and
reported in the Tidings.
those is city government responsit;lle for
those working to re~instate bus routes,
Thanks. for your consideration. of these
Sincerely,
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Richard B. Jense
9159 Wagner Crk. Rd
Talent, OR 97540
535-7841 .
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Subject:
As you develop and finalize your pos~ion on the upcoming decision to adopt the proposed transportation
element, please consider all the affects of a plan that discourages automobile use by lim~ations on availabil~y of
roadways and parking facil~ies, rather than a policy that encourages and promotes use of altematiw forms of
transportation:
Negatiw emphasis rather than pos~ive change.
Is ~ realistic? Will ~ work?
As I s~ here wr~ing this, its raining for the 'umteenth' day in a row. Can we realistically expect people to use
bicycles or walk to downtown stores and restaurants during such weather? These cond~ions exist for fully half
the year!
What's going to happen when traffic increases during such cond~ions are met wilh reduced parking and narrowed
streets?
Is iI reasonable to expect hillside residents to walk or bicycle from locations difficult to reach by car?
And-what'aboutthe'elderty oT'lhose otherwise unable to?
What will happen when stores and restaurants move away or close up because of reduced patronage? Food tax
revenues will fall and so will bed taxes: Tourists and locals alike appreciate a broad selection which can only
continue when supported by patronage.
I love to walk and I do so whenever I can. And I too abhor the negatiw affects of the automobile on Ashland.
But I don't believe for a minute that we can survive against the world wilhout ii, unless ils by promoting
alternatives. Limilations on automobile usage will simply be met wilh more driving to outlying destinations.
Shoppers will simply shop elsewhere. Diners will simply dine elsewhere. And whether we like iI or not, in the
long run, that will have disastrous effects on Ashland.
I implore you to consider all the ramifications carefully. We must find solutions that do not simultaneously
create other problems.
If I can help in any way, or if you have questions or want to discuss this issue, please let me know.
Thanx!
Martin Levine
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ASHLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
Ashland City Council
December 171996
The members of TPAC have worked diligently with good intentions to produce the OCTOBER
1996 draft. The individuals who have provided suggestions and additions to the draft have also
worked diligently. Some of the suggested input is intended to soften the tone of the draft and
make it more inclusive to all travel modes while enhancing some. I ask the council to revisit the
suggestions and make the appropriate corrections.
One concern is that the state guideline to reduce reliance on the auto and reduce parking by ten
percent has been taken too literally. The current street system in Ashland is adequate for the
present but mayor may not be adequate for future population growth ( even if the vehicle miles
traveled per capite are reduced ). Ashland residents already support allernate modes of travel so
it will not be a huge change to enhance alternate modes. The hilly terrain, the age and physical
ability of our residents, and the weather can shift the need from an alternate mode to the auto
abruptly with the result that most travel in a given period is by auto. Our transportation system
must be response-able to accommodate ( what will be ) sudden and common occurrences.
A second concern is parking. Ashland doesn't have any KMART type parking lots ( which were
referred to in a previous TPAC meeting). In Ashland parking ( like our street system) has been
managed rather conservatively. Therefore parking is adequate in some areas, in short supply in
other areas (downtown for instance) , and in over abundance practically nowhere in town.
The last concern is Highway 66. The last redesign proposal reduces the present five lane
configuration to three. This is retrogressive for that area and is opposed by most if not ell
businesses in that area and by many Ashland residents. The other concern about the latest
redesign is that the ownership of Highway 66 would have to change from the State of Oregon to
the City of Ashland in order to eccommodate such a radical design. This ownership change
would give the maintenance cost for 1.4 miles of highway to the taxpayers of Ashland instead of
maintenance being provided through gas taxes from the State of Oregon. An alternate design
has been proposed to the City of Ashland by the Highwey 66 business community and other
Ashland residents.
In summary Ashland has been conservative in providing facilities for the auto. I don't think that it
is necessary or desirable to impose a mandatory state guideline on a city and its residents that
have already aspired to do the right thing.
In closing I will leave you with a quote I read somewhere:
"Everywhere is within walking distance, if you have the time."
Respectfully submitted,
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Dennis Sweet
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To Whom It May Concern:
Enclosed please find copies of letters from the Westwoqd
Neighbors regarding the appeal of Planning Action #96-094.
Your review of these letters would be greatly appreciated
prior to the appeal hearing at the City Council Meeting
December 17, 1996. Thank you.
Westwood Neighbors
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145 Westwood Street
Ashland, OR. 97520
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To, whom it may concern,
We are writing to sate our belief that Planning Action # 96-094 should be overturned on
the grounds that the criteria for approval, as stated in the Planning Commission outline, has not
been met. Article "b" of that outline states: That adequate key facilities can be provided
including water, sewer, paved access to and through the development... The paved access has
not yet been provided in this case nor are we at all sure it can be provided since a specific,
workable plan for that criterion was not presented by the applicant. Our understanding is that
the criteria outlined must be met prior to issuing subdivision approval.
Please reconsider this decision before proceeding.
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November 20, 1996
To whom it may concern~
According to Funk & Wagnalls New Comprehensive International
Dictionary. of the English.Language, Encyclopedic Edition,
the definition of "criteria" is as follows:.
"a standard by' which a correct
judgment can be made"
There is absolutely nothing about 'conditions' in this
definition. Since the Planning Commission did not follow
their own criteria, we feel their approval of Action #96-094
should be overturned.
Specifically, 'paved access to and through the development'
has not been determined, and until this has been accomplished,
criteria has not been met.
Your consideration in this appeal is appreciated.
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189 Westwood st.
Ashland, OR 97520
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177 Westwood St.
Ashland, OR 97520
November 20,1996
Re: Planning Actio,n #96-094
To Whom it May Concern:
We believe that the approval by the Planning Commission in Planning
Action #96-094 should be overturned. The criterion that paved access to the
development can be provided was not adequately met, since a specific,
workable plan for meeting the criterion was not presented by the applicant.
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November 20, 1996
AsWand City Council
AsWand, Oregon, 97520
To whom it may concern:
As one of the Westwood neighbors who filed an appeal concerning Planning
Action #96-094 I wish to reiterate, in writing, my grievance with the Planning
Commission's decision to approve Anna Hassell's subdivision. I personally
feel that the criteria for plan approval has not been met. The criteria
specifically states that paved access to and thfough the development must
be determined prior to subdivision approval. I propose that the Planning
Commission either abide by the exact wording of established criteria or
have the criteria rewritten to state that the issue of access to and through a
subdivision will determined after approval.
I appreciate the Commissions attention to this issue and hope that the
ambiguities concerning the written criteria can. be addressed not only for.
Westwood neighbors but for all AsWand residents.
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Mary-Dawn Fallon
183 Westwood Street
AsWand, Oregon 97520
488-5000
Westwood Neighbors
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Mary Wright Eaton, ~SW
Board Certified Clinical Social Worker
November 20, 1996
Re: Planning Action # 96-094
To Whom It May Concern:
I am part of the appeal of the above planning action because the aiteria for approval
was not totally met. They spent alot of time on this or that tree being in or out of
building envelopes but did not adequately ad(hss or make any determination of the
paving of the street.
A decision about the paving of the street to the subdivision will have a major impact on
the neighborhood's feeling of open space and rural flavor.
I ask that the subdivision not be approved until a final determination about paving "to
and through" the development is made. Thank you for your consideration.
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Mary W: Eaton
155 Westwood St.
482-1381
Westwood Neighbors
155 Westwood. Ashland. OR 97520 (5{f:fJ 482-8.304
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Re: Planning Action # 96-094
To Whom itMay Concern:
I am writing to reiterate my grievance with the Planning Commission's decision to
approve Anna Hassell's subdivision. The criteria for the plan approval has. not been
met. The criteria specifically states that paved access to and through the development
must be determined prior to subdivision approval. This was not done.
Thank you for your attention. Please reconsider this before proceeding.
Sincerely,
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Rodene Huggins
485 Orchard Street
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Westwood Neighbors
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Contents of Record for Ashland Planning Action 96-094
REQUEST FOR OUTLINE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A SEVEN LOT
SUBDMSION UNDER THE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OPTION
LOCATED AT 25 WESTWOOD STREET.
APPLICANT: ANNA HASSELL
Public Notice Map ..,......,.........",..........,............... 1
-- Criteria for Outline Plan Approval , . , . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . 2
__ Petition Appealing PA96-094 received 10/15/96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
-- Planning Commission Findings 9/10/96 ...,......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-7
-- Planning Commission Minutes 9/10/96 ...."....,.....,.............. 8-10
-- Planning Commission Minutes 8/13/96 ..,......,..........,........, 11-13
-- Staff Report Addendum 9/10/96 . . . . ., . . . . . , , . . . . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17
-- Site Maps .........,..........".............................. 18-20
-- Staff Report 8/13/96 . , . . . . , . , . . . . , . . . . . . , . . . . . , . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . 21-28
.- Applicant's Addendum, , . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . .. . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-31
-- Applicant's Request for Outline Plan Approval 7/10/96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-39
-- Applicant's Findings of Fact 7/10/96 ...... . . . , . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-45
-. Tree Management Plan 7/10/96 ..,....,........................... 46-49
-- Typical Structures .,.............,......,...........,.....,...., 50-53
-- Deed Restrictions .,......,.....,....,....,............,.....,.. 54-56
-- Fire Prevention and Control Plan .,:............................... 57-59
-- Drainage and Erosion Control Report ..." , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-62
-- Tentative Plat and Typical Street Section . . , . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63-64
-- Petitions and Letters .............,.....,.,....".....,.....,... 65-84
Notice is hereby given that a PUBl.IC Hl ING on the following
request with respect to the ASHLAND LAND USE ORDINANCE
will be held before the ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL on December
17. 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the ASHLAND CIVIC CENTER. 1175
East Main Street, AS,hland, Oregon.
The ordinance criteria applica.ble to this application are attached to this notice.
Oregon law states that failure to raise an objection concerning this application,
either in person or by letter. or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the
decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes your right of
appeal to the land Use Board of Appeals (lUBA) on that issue. Failure to specify
which ordinance criterion the objection is based on also precludes your right of
appeal to LUBA on that criterion.
A copy of the applicatior locuments and evidence relied upon by the 8pplicant~
and applicable criteria are ...dilable for inspection at no cost and will be provided at
reasonable cost. if requested. A copy of the Staff Report will be available for
inspection seven days prior to the hearing and will be provided at reasonable cod. if.
requested. AU materials are available at the Ashland Planning Department, City Hall, -
20 East Main Str'!let. Ashland, Oregon 97520.
During the Public Hearing, the Mayor shall allow testimony from the applicant and
those in attendance concerning this request. The Mayor shall have the right to limit
the le!lgth of testimony a.nd req!Jire th.at commen.!s be restricted to the applicable
criteria. Unless there is a ~ontinuance. if a participant so requests before the
conclusion of the hearing. the record shall remain open for at least seven days after
the hearing. If you have questions or comments concerning this request, please feel
free to contact Susan Yates at the Ashland Planning Department, City Hall, at 488-
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PLANNING ACTION 96-094 is a request for Outline Plan approval for a seven lot
subdivision under the Performance Standards Option located at 25 Westwood Street.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Single Family Residential; Zoning: RR-5-P; Assessor's
Map #: .39 IE SBA; Tax Lot(s); 900.
APPLICANT: Anna Hassell
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CRITERIA FOR OUTLINE PLAN APPROVAL
The Planning commission shall approve the outline plan when it
finds the following criteria have been met:
a. That the development meets all applicable ordinance
requirements of the City of Ashland.
b. That adequate key City facilities can be provided
including water, sewer, paved access to and through the
development, electricity, urban storm drainage, police
and fire protection and adequate transportation; and
that the development will not cause a city facility to
operate beyond capacity.
c. That the existing and natural features of the land;
such as wetlands, floodplain corridors, ponds, large
trees, rock outcroppings, etc., have been identified in
the plan of the development and significant features
have been included in the open space,common areas, and
unbuildable areas.
d. That the development of the land will not prevent
adjacent land from being developed for the uses shown
in the Comprehensive Plan.
e. That there are adequate provisions for the maintenance
of open space and common areas, if required or
provided, and that if developments are done in phases
that the early phases have the same or higher ratio of
amenities as proposed in the entire project.
f. That the proposed density meets the base and bonus
density standards established under this Chapter.
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We, the undersigned Westwood neighbors, hereby appeal Planning
Action #96-094 on the grounds that Planning Commission "Criteria
for Outline Plan Approval" was not met.
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Section b.'paved access to and through the development' has not
been addressed nor finalized.
Also, in the Matter of Planning Action #96-094 before the
Planning Commission September 10, 1996 in findings, conclusions
and orders, Recitals 3)b) 'paved access to and through the
development' has not been determined.
Since Planning Commission criteria and findings, etc were not
met, we, therefore, appeal #96-094.
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October 11, 1996
RE: Planning Action # 96-094
Dear Anna Hassell:
At its meeting of September 10, 1996, the Ashland Planning Commission
approved your request for Outline Plan Approval for the property located at 25
Westwood Street -- Assessor's Map # 39 1 E 8BA, Tax Lot(s) 900,
The Findings, Conclusions and Orders document, adopted at the October 8, 1996
meeting, is enclosed.
Please note the fOllowi~ems:
1. A final map prepared by a registered surveyor must be submitted within one
year of the date of preliminary approval; otherwise, approval becomes
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A final plari must be submitted within 18 months of the date of preliminary
approval; otherwise, approval becomes invalid.
There is a 15 day appeal period which must elapse before a building permit
may be issued.
All of the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission must be fully met
before an occupancy permit may be issued.
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Planning Commission approval is valid for a period of one year only, after
which time a new application would have to be submitted.
Please feel free to call me at 488-5305 if you have any questions,
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Senior Planner
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
September 10, 1996
APPLICANT: ANNA HASSELL
ACTION #96-094, REQUEST FOR )
A SEVEN-LOT SUBDIVISION UNDER )
OPTION LOCATED AT 25 WESTWOOD )
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FINDINGS,
CONCLUSIONS
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IN THE MATTER OF PLANNING
OUTLINE PLAN APPROVAL FOR
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RECITALS:
1) Tax lot 900 of 391E BBA is located at 25 Westwood Street and is
zoned RR-5-P (Rural Residential) and WR (Woodland Residential).
2) The applicant is requesting approval of a seven lot subdivision. The
proposed design and improvements are indicated on the Outline Plan on
file at the Department of 'Community Development.
3) The criteria for outline Plan approval are as follows:
a) That the development meets all applicable ordinance requirements of
the city of Ashland.
b) That adequate key city facilities can be provided including water,
sewer, paved access to and through the development, electricity, urban
storm drainage, police and fire protection and adequate transportation;
and that the development will not cause a city facility to operate
beyond capacity.
c) That the existing and natural features of the land; such as
wetlands, floodplain corridors, ponds, large trees, rock outcroppings,
etc., have been identified in the plan of the development and
significant features have been included in the open space, common areas,
and unbuildable areas. '
d) That the development of the land will not prevent adjacent land
from being developed for the uses shown in the comprehensive Plan.
,e) That there are adequate provisions for the maintenance of open
space and common areas, if required or provided, and that if
developments are done in phases that the early phases have the same or
higher ratio of amenities as proposed in the entire project.
f) That the proposed density meets the base and bonus density
standards established under this chapter.
4) The Planning Commission, following proper public notice, held a
Public Hearing on September 10, 1996, at which time testimony was
received and exhibits were presented. The Planning commission approved
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development of the site.
Now, therefore, The Planning Commission of the City of Ashland
finds, concludes and recommends as follows:
SECTION 1. EXHIBITS
For the purposes of reference to these Findings, the attached index
of exhibits, data, and testimony will be used.
Staff Exhibits lettered with an "S"
Proponent's EXhibits, lettered with a "PH
Opponent's Exhibits, lettered with an "0"
Hearing Minutes, Notices, Miscellaneous Exhibits lettered with an
"M"
SECTION 2. CONCLUSORY FINDINGS
2.1 The Planning Commission finds that it has received all
information necessary to make a decision based on the Staff
Report, public hearing testimony and the exhibits received.
2.2 The Planning commission finds that the proposal for a seven-
lot subdivision meets all applicable criteria for Outline Plan
approval described in the Performance Standards chapter 18.88.
2.3 The Commission finds that City water and electric service is
located adjacent to the project and is available to serve the
development. The existing sewer main in Westwood Street is proposed
to be extended to the south to provide service to the new lots.
Currently, Westwood Street is unimproved. The applicant has
proposed to improve Westwood Street from Orchard Street, up to and
along the frontage of the development through the formation of c
Local Improvement District. A preliminary plan for the proposed
street improvement has been provided, by the applicant's consulting
engineer, David Hammond. If the Local Improvement District is nOe
formed, the applicant will have the option of improving Westwood
Street at her cost.
2.4 The Commission finds that significant natural features have
been incorporated in the project. The building enve'lopes for each
lot have been amended, taking into account the actual dripline of
significant trees and topographical features on the property. The
new envelopes have been delineated so that very little, and in mose
cases none, of a significant'tree's (greater than 6" in diameter)
canopy overhangs the potential building site. The Commission finds
that this modification along with the installation of temporary
fencing around the root zone during construction should provide ths
greatest opportunity for individual tree survival.
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3.1 Based on the record of, the Public Hearing
Planning commission conciudes that the proposal
supported by evidence in ,the record.
on this matter, the
for a seven-lot is
Therefore, based on our overall conclusions, and upon tbe proposal being
subject to each of the following conditions, we approve Planning Action
#96-094. Further, if anyone or more of the conditions below are found
to be invalid, for any reason whatsoever, then Planning Action #96-094
is denied. The following are the conditions and they are attached to,the
approval:
1) That all proposals of the applicant be conditions of approval
unless otherwise modified here.
2) That a local improvement district for the improvement of Westwood
Street be approved by the Council prior to, the signature of the final
survey plat or that Westwood be improved to City standards through the
posting of a,bond or, full pavement of the improvement by the applicant
prior to the signature of the final survey plat.
3) That a 20' wide drainage way easement be provided along wrights
Creek and shown on the final survey map.
4) That a plan for accommodating storm drainage on lots 3, 4, & 5 be
provided at the time of Final Plan approval.
5) That access to lots #6 and #7 be through a shared driveway. A
mutual access easement be provided along the flag drive serving Lot 7,
allowing Lot 6 to use the driveway for access to a new residence.
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That a final Fire Prevention and Control Plan be provided for
and approval by the Ashland Fire Department at the time of Final
7) That a "Conservation Easement" be provided and indicated on the
final survey plat for the area surrounding Wrights Creek and zoned
Woodland Residential (WR).
8) That temporary fencing be installed around the dripline of trees
designated for protection prior to the issuance of a building permit for
residential home construction; prohibiting the storage of building
materials or construction vehicles and/or equipment.
9) That the subdivision as a whole sign in favor of a Local
Improvement District for the future improvement of the new street, prior
to the signature of the final survey plat.
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REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 1996
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Barbara Jarvis at 7:10 p.m. Other Commissioners
present were Armitage, Howe, Bass, Hearn, Gardiner, Finkle, and Carr. Girodano was absent. Staff
present were Mclaughlin, Molnar, and Yates.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND FINDINGS
Howe moved to approve the Minutes and Findings of the September 10, 1996 meeting. Bass seconded
and they were approved.
PUBLIC FORUM
No one came forth to speak.
TYPE II PUBLIC HEARINGS
Jarvis read the procedures for a public hearing,
PLANNING ACTION 96-099
REQUEST FOR A OUTLINE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A SEVEN LOT SUBDIVISION UNDER THE
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OPTION TO BE LOCATED AT 25 WESTWOOD STREET.
APPLICANT: ANNA HASSELL
Site Visns and Ex Parte Contacts
....The Commissioners received a packet from the Westwood neighbors who expressed opposition to the
formation of a local improvement district. The packet will be made a part of the record,
....Hearn disclosed that the applicant is a client of his law partner, Dan Harris, therefore stepped down,
....Site visits were made by the remaining Commissioners,
STAFF REPORT
This is a continuation from last month of the Outline Plan for a seven lot subdivision, The applicant was'
given time to address the concerns raised at the last meeting and in the Staff Report, Molnar showed the
applicant's revised plan on the overhead, Hass'ell's surveyor did a topographic survey of the site
delineating the far extent of the canopy of the oak trees and defined the building envelopes accordingly,
Another issue from last month involved the development of the remainder of the property, The proposal
has been modified so there are seven lots on ten acres within the City limits. The lot sizes have not
changed with the exception of Parcel 1 which has been made larger to encompass the remainder of.the
ten acres, This will still allow for the applicant or someone else to come in with a separate application
for a potential additional three lots, The applicant has indicated if they come in for more lots, they will
provide dedicated open space,
Another modification the applicant has shown, is a dirt trail at the end of the cul-de-sac that would be
dedicated as a pedestrian easement down into the creek area for use by homeowners of the subdivision,
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topographic survey. Staff has recommended approval of the application with the attached nine
Conditions, '
Armitage wondered what assurance the City would have that if Hassell is not the developer in the fUture,
that there will be dedicated open space. Molnar said when the subdivision is platted as a seven lot
subdivision, any future changes would be a modification of the that approval and the open space
requirement would be spotted right away,
Bass noted if the local improvement district is not subsequently formed, this project is a non-project.
Jarvis said the applicant could pave it herself, Mclaughlin said it should be clarified that the applicant
can pave Westwood herself,
Howe asked if the Commission approves Condition 2 that the paving should occur. Mclaughlin affirmed
since the ordinance requires the access be paved.
Jarvis noted that Carr was not at last month's meeting but she listened to all the tapes and will be part
of the deliberations.
PUBLIC HEARING
DAN HARRIS, 2101 Dead Indian Memorial Road, is representing the applicant. They have provided the
information requested by Staff and the Commission, They have provided an addendum and a map,
PAUL ADAMS, 189 Westwood Street, is against having to pay development costs.
DARL YN ADAMS, 189 Westwood Street, opposes the LID for Westwood ,if she would have to pay., The
developer should pay all costs for development.
DAWN FALLON, 183 Westwood Street, opposes the development and, paving of Westwood.
KELLY ZAKIS. 145 Westwood Street, opposed the subdivision and paving of Westwood.
DAVID SUGAR, 177 Westwood, asked the Commission to read his letter in the packet.
MARCO BARCELLI, 145 Westwood Street, is opposed to the formation of a local improvement district.
HENRY KNEEBONE, 449 Orchard Street, said he does not want to pay for a half street improvement. It
is not right to approve the subdivision without the street being improved.
MARY EATON, 155 Westwood, stated she is opposed to the subdivision if it involves the paving of
Westwood. She would like the rural flavor preserved.
CATE HARTZELL, 881 E. Main, had a question about Criteria C -- runoff into the creek and the proximity
to Wrights Creek. Mclaughlin said there is nothing in the ordinance that addresses lawn runoff. Hartzell
would like to see it addressed in the future.
ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETlNG
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 10, 1996
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Rebuttal
Harris said the area is zoned one-half acre w~h ten lots being placed on 10.1 acres, There were some
comments about the rural nature and Hassell is complying w~h the overall plan by reducing the dens~y
by fifty percent. She is doing'her best to preserveWrights Creek by indicating ~ can be dedicated as
open space reserve.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
By cond~ioning such an important aspect of the project, Le. whether there will be paving tO,the future,
Bass questioned whether or not the cr~eria have been met today. Can an applicant take an LID
question to the Council before bringing the project to the Planning Commission? Mclaughlin said the
process could begin that way. '
Armitage said the way we have been approving these types of projects, ~ does not allow development
without paved access,
Mclaughlin said the improvement is not being deferred to another project unless the applicant chooses
to do so. If they do not elect to form a local improvement district. then they are responsible for the
improvement. Jarvis said the relevant language is in Criteria Boo.adequate key facil~ies "can" be
provided.
Molnar said the applicant has entered into the record a preliminary engineering design for the
improvement.
Molnar changed the wording to the first sentence of Cond~ion 2 to read: "That a local improvement
district for the improvement of Westwood Street be approved by the Council prior to the signature of the
final survey plat or that Westwood be improved to City standards through the posting of a bond or full
pavement of the improvement by the applicant prior to the signature of the final survey plat".
Howe moved to approve Planning Action 96-094 w~h the attached Conditions and the modification to
Cond~ion 2 as stated by Molnar. Gardiner seconded the motion. Bass wanted to go on record as
saying this process should be flipped around w~h some demonstration that the LID be either in pi ace or
on ~s way or have been considered. The motion carried unanimously,
PLANNING ACTION 96-086
REQUEST FOR OUTUNE PLAN AND SITE
REVIEW APPROVAL FOR A 4D-UNIT, MULTI-FAMILY SUBDIVISION UNDER THE PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS OPTION LOCATED AT 2225 SISKIYOU BOULEVARD. APPUCANT: HARLAN
DEGROODT
Site Visits and Ex Parte Contacts
-+Carr had a site visit and noticed the burden and potential burden on Clay Street.
--Bass had a site visit and noticed the project will back up to a group of homes on Diane Street.
--Armitage had a site vis~ and noticed a "For Sale/Sold" sign on Siskiyou that was with this property and
he noticed the condition of Clay Street.
->Jarvis had a s~e vis~ and said the applicants should be ,notified that Carl Oates spoke about the
ASHlAND PlANNING COMMISSION
REGUlAR MEETING
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SEP1EMBER 10,1996
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Molnar had suggested wording for Condition 3. That the rock wall be extended to the east and wrap around the alley corner.
Condition 4: That the final grill design be reviewed by the Historic Commission and approved by the Staff Advisor. Condition 5:
That fencing be installed along the rear alley frontage of the parcel between the railroad right-of-way and City alley right-of-way
and be consistent with height and materials of adjacent fencing.
Rebuttal
In response to Lang's comments about the design, the wall will have openings with green growing through- them and the
sunlight will shine behind the windows. Traffic will be somewhat slower, fewer vehicle trips, even less during certain times of the
year.
COMMISSIONER DISCUSSION AND MOTION
It seemed to Howe that this modification would cause a significant reduction in the parking requirement. She was hoping the
spa would be for all of Ashland, not just for those living in the Railroad District. She somewhat resented Lang's implication that
one area of town is off-limits to the rest of the town. The businesses on "A" belong to all of Ashland.
Armitage moved to approve PA96-086 with the attached Conditions and added Conditions 3, 4 and 5 as proposed by Staff.
Howe seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Jarvis explained her vote by stating the she agreed the traffic is not
going to be significant and will probably decrease. .
PLANNING ACTION 9&094
REQUEST FOR OUTLINE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A SEVEN LOT SUBDIVISION UNDER THE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
OPTION
25 WESlWOOD STREET
APPLICANT: ANNA HASSELL
Site Visits and Ex Parte Contacts
Site visits were made by all.
Giordano abstained because he is representing other parties next to this development. He has also given counsel to the
applicant.
STAFF REPORT
Molnar reported this proposal involves a seven lot subdivision. The application involves about five acres of the ten that she
owns. Westwood splits the property. Part of the proposal involves the ultimate construction a new city street perpendicular to
Westwood which would terminate in a cul-de-sac. The applicant has indicated Westwood would be paved to City standards
through a local improvement district. A preliminary road design has-been submitted. Wrights Creek is within the Westwood
Street right~f.way.
Staft's main concerns are with the details of the project and would ordinarily be reviewed as part of the Performance Standards.
Those items include delineation of the building envelopes. The envelopes have been drawn in a very general nature, leaving
extremely large building areas. There are some significant trees contained in the building envelopes. Staff feels the building
envelopes can be fine-tuned to Create a smaller envelope. Staff would like to have a more effective means of protecting trees
by defining specific building envelopes which exclude significant trees.
Staff also had a question about how the density was calculated for the project. The site can eventually develop from seven to
eleven lots. The proposal as submitted is using approximately five and one-half acres and the numbers for density do not work.
The applicant has expressed an interest in doing another phase at a later date where the private road would be extended off the
end of the cul-de-sac. Vv'hile the ordinance allows for phasing of developments, one cannot phase Outline Plan. .Rnal Plans can
be phased. The Staff report contains some options. H, at a later date, the remainder of the property is sold, it will be clear what
the overall density is for the site. H there is an intention to do up to ten units at a later date, a common open space needs to be
provided. The whole project would need to be planned at this point.
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It should be noted that the final phase (potential three lots on the other side of Wright's Creek) will require a creek crossing
which would require additional engineering.
Staff's recommendations have not changed. There are some details that need to be worked out. Staff has recommended
continuation to work out the details and. the applicant can bring it back to the Commission as a complete package.
In reading the ordinance. Armitage thought that Outline Plan would need to Include the entire parcel. Mclaughlin said if the
project will eventually encompass the entire ten acres, it should be presented that way. If not, the application should state the
leftover property will not be developed.
Armitage asked about curbs, gutters, and paving. Mclaughlin said the requirement for a subdivision is that there be an
improved street to the nearest improved street system which means WesN..'ood has to be fully improved (curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks). The neighbors are concerned this will change the character of the neighborhood because it will be a dramatic
change from what is there now. The standards are established by ordinance by the Council. The Commission has to require
that the street meet the minimum city standards, but the Council makes the final decision.
Mclaughlin noted the efforts that have been put into the neighborhood planning process for the StrawberryfWestwood area.
The applicant is making an effort to present an a proposal that will be in line with the neighborhood plan, that is, one acre
parcels. .
PUBUC HEARING
DAN HARRIS, 2101 Dead Indian Memorial Road, represents Anna Hassell. Hassell has had discussions with the neighbors.
Their concerns have centered primarily around the local Improvement district. Harris met with Staff and talked about the finer
details they have requested. The density of the project involves 15 acres, ten of which are in the city limits. The applicant
decided to remove the property line completely and Lot 1 will go to the end of the property line as it exists now. Lot 1 will go
from 1.3 acres to 10.5 acres in size. That will deal with the concern for density at this time and will allow Hassell at a future time
to present Lot 1 to complete the process and deal with the problem of either getting over the creek with a road or coming from
a different place north of the additional property so a crossing will not be necessary.' Harris presented a new map showing
smaller building envelopes which exclude the trees.
RUSS BRAUGHTON, Edwards SUlveying, 816 W. 8th, Medford, said he has now done a highly detailed topographical map
taking in the all the StrawberryfWestwood area. They are working on getting all the trees on the topographical map. The
dripline shown on the tentative map reflects the dripline physically shot in the field. The setback lines have been drawn to not
include the trees.
Harris said all the trees are now protected outside the building envelopes with the exception of Lot 1.
Hassell said some the trees died during the drought a few years ago. She has been trying to save them so they have remained
in the building envelopes but may be removed if they cannot be saved.
Harris questioned the Staff Report's recpmmendation that building permits not be issued until after paving of the street. It is his
understanding after talking to Engineering that building permits can be issued after the local improvement district is formed.
They concur with all other Conditions.
Jarvis said the applicant has not addressed the common open space area. Harris said with seven lots, Hassell is not required to
have open space. If she develops the other side, the question is, how do we account for open space? tt could be addressed at
that time or they could look at using the Woodland Reserve area as open space. They would prefer to put off looking at open
space until the next development. At that time, three lots would be developed. He would not have a problem adding a
Condition that open space be addressed at that time.
Mclaughlin said he would like to study the topographic survey to see how the modifications were made. They have not had
sufficient time to !ook at the information presented tonight.
Harris said the applicant is agreeable to a cOntinuance and is receptive to the Commission's feedback.
Jarvis read the following written comments from PAUL ADAMS, 189 Westwood, stating he favors the project.
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ROBIN SCHWARZER, 138 Faith Circle, Talent, said she has signed the papelWork to purchase Lot 2 of Hassell's subdivision.
She has discussed 'with Braughton in detail that they wish to save the cedar tree on Lot 2 at whatever cost.
OARL YN ADAMS, 189 Westwood, said she would like notification of any planning meetings with regard to Westwood. This
proposed development could end up being 12 because two lots were just sold across'the street On front of Pinewood West).
She is concerned about density. $he believes sidewalks, curbs, and gutters would ruin the whole area. She would prefer chip
and seal for the road. She is concerned about the culverting of Wrights Creek. Adams thought the applicant was not supposed
to touch any blackberries as in 18.62.050.
Armitage moved to extend the meeting until 10:30 p.m. Howe seconded the motion and al(approved.
DAVID SUGAR, 177 Westwood Street, said he is not opposed to the concept of the subdivision. He would like to be clear on the
total size of the development.
MARY EATON, 155 Westwood, agreed with Sugar's comments. She would prefer not to have the street paved. She moved
there because of the rural characteristics.,
Staff Response
Mclaughlin said if the applicant did the entire ten acres as a seven lot subdivision, if they want to come back and develop the
larger parcel in the future, that would be a modification of the Outline Plan. The density would be calculated on ten acres. The
adjustment would be to the ten acres. With regard to Condition 2, when the street is improved, services will be extended. The
Condition is to ensure that facilities are in place, and to reduce dust and erosion. They want to ensure the local improvement
district is forr:ned or the street will be paved before approving the creation O:f lots.
Bass wondered to what extent can a ten acre subdivision be turned into ten"ne acre subdivisions. Mclaughlin said the
applicant's long range Intent was to slowly develop this at a rate that fit her development schedule. Staff's concerns is that
three or four parcels have already been created which would normaliybe a subdivision. Staff has encouraged the applicant to
come forward with the full picture.
Rebuttal
Harris said he will draw the other two lots onto the map and show language as to how they plan to incorporate them. They will
show open space. This will be. presented at the September meeting.
Bass asked why the subdivision was being designed with a flag drive. Is that the only way to design it?
Armitage wants to see the -whole plan. He wondered if the Commission approves Outline Pian that shows the crossing of
Wrights Creek, what this mean to the applicant? Does she have to go through the detailed'environmental constraints work for
crossing or could it be dealt with in a Phase 2? Mclaughlin said the difficulty from the applicant's point of view is that the
ordinance requires P&E work to be done to receive Outline Plan approval. She will not know if the designed crossing is
approved unless all the engineering is completed.
Harris said the applican~ is willing to waive the 120 time limit. Howe moved to continue the meeting. The motion was
seconded and approved. The meeting will be continued on September 10, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. No notice will be mailed.
OTHER
Armitage wondered what was happening on Orange Street. He noticed no fencing was up. Mclaughlin said the application is
under appeal and will be heard in a week.
Joint Studv Session _ August 21, Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers. Monte Grove of ODOT will be making a
presentation.
A training session was scheduled for the Study Session on August 27th a~ 7:00 p.m.
Jarvis thought it might be good to have a discussion with the Council on small infill projects.
ASHlAND PlANNING COMMISSION
REGUlAR MEETING
AUGUST 13, 1996
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ASHLAND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
Addendum
September 10, 1996
PlANNING ACTION: 96-094
APPLICANT: Anna Hassell
LOCATION: 25 Westwood Street
ZONE DESIGNATION: RR-.5-P & WR
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Rural Residential & Woodland Reserve
ORDINANCE REFERENCE:
'R-R Zone
Performance Standards
18.16
18.88
REQUEST: Outline Plan approval for a seven lot subdivision under the Performance
Standards Option for the property located at 25 Westwood Street.
I. Additional Information
This application was reviewed before the Commission on August 13, 1996. The
Commission did not make a decision on the application, but continued the action
in order to allow the applicant to address several issues raised by Staff and
brought up during Commission discussion.
An addendum to the application for Outline Plan approval has been submitted by
the applicant. An amended Outline Plan with revised building envelopes have
been included, along with a written discussion addressing those issues that the
Commission requested clarification on.
Revised building envelopes.
The building envelopes for each lot have been amended, taking into account the
actual dripline of significant trees and topographical features on the property. The
project surveyor walked the site with Staff to review the revised boundaries of
building envelopes. The new envelopes have been delineated so that very little,
'and in most cases none, of a significant tree's (greater than 6" in diameter) canopy
overhangs the potential building site. This modification along with the installation
of temporary fencing around the root zone during construction should provide the
greatest opportunity for individual tree survival.
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Future development and open space.
The applicant's property encompasses approximately 14 acres. Ten of the 14 acres
are located within Ashland's City Limits, while the remaining four acres are
situated west of Wrights Creek and are under the jurisdiction of Jackson
County. The revised plan incorporates all 10 acres within the City Limits into the
boundary of the project. The proposal is still for a seven-lot subdivision, with the
option of requesting a modification at a later date to create approximately three
additional lots on the other side of Wrights Creek. Lot sizes remain the same as
originally proposed, with the exception of the applicant's parcel (Lot 1) which has
been enlarged to incorporate the balance of the property.
The findings state that the applicant anticipates that future' development will
include the creation of three additional lots on the other side of Wrights Creek.
At that time, an application will need to be filed to amend the previously
approved Outline Plan, bringing the total number of lots to 10. As part of that
application, the applicant has indicated that the 1.38 acres (13.8% of the project
area) zoned Woodland Reserve would be designated as open space in accordance
with the ordinance.
Existing ordinance provisions require that 5, percent of the total project area be
set aside for any, future modification of the subdivision that increases the number
of lots to 10 or more. Therefore, we believe the public's interest has been '
protected, and open space will be dedicated as part of any future expansion of the
subdivision.
The amended plan does introduce a five foot wide pedestrian easement, starting
at the end of the cul-de~sac and descending down into the Wrights Creek
environment along an existing pathway. This easement is proposed to be
dedicated as part of the current proposal and will be for exclusive use by residents
(property owners) in the subdivision.
II. Procedural - Reuuired Burden of Proof
The criteria for Outline Plan approval under the Performance Standards Option
are as follows: '
a) That the development meets all applicable ordinance requirements of the City of
Ashland.
b) That adequate key Cityfacilities can be provided including water, sewer, paved
access to and through the development, electricity, urban storm drainage, police and
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fire protection and adequate transportation; and that the development will not
cause a City facility to operate beyond capacity.
c) That the existing and natural features of the land; such as wetlands,
floodplain corridors, ponds, large, trees, rock outcroppings, etc., have been
identified in the plan of the development and significant features have been
included in the open space, common areas, and unbuildable areas. '
d) That the development of the land will not prevent adjacent land from being
developed for the uses shown in the Comprehensive Plan.
e) That there are adequate provisions for the maintenance of open space and
common areas, if required or provided, and that if developments are done in
phases that the early phases have the same or higher ratio of amenities as
proposed in the entire project.
t) That the proposed density meets the base and bonus density standards
established under this Chapter.
III. Conclusions and Recommendations
Staff believes that the applicant has taken into account the issues raised during
the initial public hearing on this matter. Building envelope boundaries have been
revised to reduce potential impacts on the natural environment (i.e. trees and
gullies), and provisions have been discussed for the dedication of common open
space as part of any future modification of the subdivision. Therefore, Staff
believes the project accompanied by the following conditions meets the applicable
approval criteria.
Staff recommends approval with the following attached conditions:
1) That all proposals of the applicant be conditions of approval unless
otherwise modified here.
2) That a Local Improvement District for the improvement of Westwood Street
be approved by the Council prior to the signature of the final survey plat. Further,
no building permits be issued for new home construction on the lots until
Westwood is paved.
3) That a 20' wide drainage way easement be provided along Wrights Creek
and shown on the final survey map.
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4) That a plan for accommodating storm drainage on lots 3, 4, & 5 be providing
at the time of Final Plan approval.
5) That access to lots #6 and #7 be through a shared driveway. A mutual
access easement be provided along the flag drive serving Lot 7, allowing Lot 6 to
use the driveway for access to a new residence.
6) That a final Fire Prevention and Control Plan be provided for review and
approval by the Ashland Fire Department at the time of Final Plan.
7) That a "Conservation Easement" be provided and indicated on the final
survey plat for the area surrounding Wrights Creek and zoned Woodland
Residential (WR).
8) That temporary fencing be installed around the dripline of trees designated
for protection prior to the issuance of a building permit for residential home
construction, prohibiting the storage of building materials or ,construction vehicles
and/or equipment.
9) That the subdivision as a whole sign in favor of a Local Improvement
District for the future improvement of the new street, prior to the signature of the
final survey plat.
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ASHLAND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
August 13, 1996
PLANNING'ACTION: 96-094
APPLICANT: Anna Hassell
LOCATION: 25 Westwood Street
ZONE DESIGNATION: RR-.5-P & WR
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Rural Residential & Woodland Reserve
ORDINANCE REFERENCE:
R-R Zone
Performance Standards
18.16
18.88
REQUEST: Outline Plan approval for a seven lot subdivision under the Performance
Standards Option for the property located at 25 Westwood Street.
I. Relevant Facts
1), Background - History of, Application:
This property was part of a larger piece of land owned by the applicant
previously partitioned through two past planning actions.
In January 1996, the Commission approved a 2-lot partition (PA96-004) on
the west side of Westwood Street, creating the larger parcel with the
existing residence and another parcel approximately .8 acres in size.
In June 1994, the Commission approved a 3-lot partition (PA94-087),
involving the dedication and extension of Westwood Street to the south,
creating large parcels both to the east and west of Westwood Street
There are no other planning actions of record for the site.
2) Detailed Description of the Site and Proposal:
This project involves 5.1 acres immediately adjacent to the unimproved
section of Westwood Street. Two separate forks of Wrights Creek run
along the west and east boundary of the project site. The majority of the
site slopes gently to the northeast and contains a variety of conifers and
oak trees.
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The proposal is to development a seven-lot subdivision under the
Performance Standards Option. Three of the seven lots will be located to
the east side of Westwood Street and back up to the east fork of Wrights
Creek, while the four remaining lots will be situated oil the west side of the
street. A new public street with cul-de-sac turnaround is proposed to be
dedicated and provide access to lots 1 and 2. This street is proposed to be
improved to flag drive standards at this time and developed to a full City
street if and when additional development is proposed on the other side of
Wrights Creek. At that time, a private drive could be extended off the end
of the cul-de-sac to access three additional lots.
II. Proiect I mDact
The applicant's findings describe the availability of public facilities needed to
serve the development. City water and electric service is located adjacent to the
project and is available to serve the development. The existing sewer main in
Westwood Street is proposed to be extended to the south to provide service to the
new lots. Currently, Westwood Street is unimproved. The applicant has proposed
to improve Westwood Street from Orchard Street, up to and along the frontage of
the development through the formation of a Local Improvement District. A
preliminary plan for the proposed street improvement has been provided by the
applicant's consulting engineer, David Hammond, The plan shows Westwood
being improved to a width of 22.feet, with curb and gutter and storm drainage
facilities. Public sidewalks have not been included in the preliminary design.
The use of Local Improvernent District for the purpose of improving City streets
is currently being evaluated by the Council. Given this current interest, it is Staffs
opinion that the final survey for this development should not be signed until the
Local Improvement District for Westwood Street has been approved by the
Council and the ultimate paving of the street is guaranteed. Further, Staff would
recommend that no building permits be issued until the improvement has been
completed.
Overali, Staff does not have any major issues with regards to the general layout of
the project, including the location of streets and lots. We do, however, have
specific concerns with some of the finer details of the proposal. These have been
expanded upon below.
Building Envelopes
The building envelope is defined as an area, within the property boundaries of a
parcel, within which a residence can be placed. The building envelope concept is
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used in Perforrnance Standards Subdivisions to identifY the most appropriate area
within each individual lot for locating a home, which would result in the least
impact to the natural environment. Rather than defining specific envelopes for
each lot, the proposal merely delineates the standard setback requirements for
each lot. It is Staffs opinion that this approach is too general, and does not
adequately protect the natural features that are situated on a given parcel.
Each of the seven lots has significant trees within or immediately adjacent to a
proposed buildable area. In each case, a more defined building envelope should
be delineated which excludes the trees from the buildable area and affords an
adequate distance away from the tree's root zone. Specifically, in the case of LOt 5
a small gully has been identified which runs across the southeast corner of the lot.
While the dramatic change 'in the elevation of the gully from the surrounding land
may be traced to a manmade disturbance, it has been in its current state for many
.years. More importantly, the gully is host to several oak trees ranging in size form
4 to 10 inches. Given the trees associated with this gully area, it is Staffs opinion
that this area should not be included as part of the buildable area of the lot. Even
after excluding the gully from the building envelope, the buildable area of the lot
will still be in excess of 14,000 square feet.
Tree Management Plan
A tree management plan has been submitted as part of the application. The plan
identifies the general location of trees in excess if 6 inches in diameter. The plan
outlines tree protection measures to be implemented during the development of
the site and construction of dwelling units. The plan states that during the
construction of dwelling units, "trees exceeding six inches in diameter, will not be
removed without permission from the City of Ashland." It is extremely difficult to
defer such determinations to the point of individual home construction. Again, a
much more effective means of protecting trees can be accornplished by defining
specific building envelopes which exclude significant trees and provide an ample
, distance from root zones. The building envelope effectively sets the goal posts,
letting potential property owners know where the parameters are for sighting their
home. Further, the CC&R's can be specific in describing that home construction
is limited to t,he area within the building envelope and that the removal of healthy
trees outside the envelope is prohibited by City ordinance.
Density Calculations
The density calculations included with the application assumes that the entire
property is zoned RR-.5-P - Rural Residential. The land adjacent to Wrights
Creek is zoned WR (Woodland Residential) and encompasses approximately 1.24
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acres. Therefore, the base density calculations for the project should be revised as
follows:
9.16 acres x 1.2 units/acre (RR-.5)
11 units '
1.24 acres x .3 units/acres (WR-2)
.37 units
Total Units ,11.37
It appears from the applicant's findings that this project represents the first of two
phases. Since the applicant has chosen not to file an Outline Plan for both phases
at this time, each development must be reviewed as a separate proposal with
density calculated separately. The applicant's findings state that 5.1 acres are
included in this proposal. Given this information, the following density
calculations would apply:
3.36 acres (RR-.5) x 1.2 units/acre =
4.63 units
1.24 acres (WR-2) x .3 units/acre =
.37 units
Base Density
5.0 units
As noted above, dividing the property into two projects creates a problem when
calculating density, as required under the Performance Standards chapter. The
Land Use Ordinance does not permit an Outline Plan to be filed in phases. The
applicant will need to either apply for Outline, Plan approval for the entire project
(10 lots) and ,file separate phases during Final Plan approval, or incorporate more
land area into this initial development in order to comply with base density
calculations.
It should be noted that future development of additional lots on the other side of
Wrights Creek will require the construction of a stream crossing, engineered to
accommodate a 100-year flood. Any development associated with a stream
crossing is subject to review under the Physical and Environmental Constraints
chapter 18.62. If the applicant chooses to revise the Outline Plan and incorporate
all 10 lots, with pha~ing occurring during Final Plan, engineering for the stream
crossing and additional findings addressing the criteria for approval of a Physical
Constraints Review Permit will need to be submitted.
Open Space
If the applicant intends to do a phased development, including seven lots initially
and three additional lots in the future, the project design will need to incorporate
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some common open space. The Performance Standards chapter requires that
"developments of 10 units or greater shall provide 5% of the total development,
area in Open Space." The current proposal does not include any common area or
open spaces.
III. Procedural - Relluired Burden of Proof
The criteria for Outline ,Plan approval under the Perforrnance Standards Option
are as follows:
a) That the development meets all applicable ordinance requirements of the City of
Ashland.
b) That adequate key City facilities can be provided including water, sewer, paved
access to and through the development, electricity, urban stonn drainage, police and
fire protection and adequate transportation; and that the development will not cause
a City facility to operate beyond capacity.
c) That the existing and natural features of the land; such as wetlands, floodplain
corridors, ponds, large trees, rock outcroppings, etc., have been identified in the plan
of the development and significant features have been included in the open space,
common areas, and unbuildable areas. ,
d) That the development of the land will not prevent adjacent land from being
developed for the uses shown in the Comprehensive Plan.
e) That there are adequate provisioris for the maintenance of open space 'and
common areas, if required or provided, and that if developments are done in phases
that the early phases have the same or higher ratio of amenities as proposed in the
entire project.
f) That the proposed density meets the base and bonus density standards
, established under this Chapter.
IV. Conclusions and Recommendations
As stated earlier, the overall layout of the subdivision is relatively straight
forward. The applicant has met with City Staff over the past two years to discuss
her plans for development and address any anticipated concerns. As stated in her
application, the proposal site is within the Strawberry/Westwood Neighborhood
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Planning Area. Given the zoning of the property and its proximity to public
facilities (i.e. sewer, water, electric, etc.), the applicant is not obligated to wait for
the adoption of the neighborhood plan for the area.
Staff has raised specific issues related to the identification of building envelopes,
, the protection of significant trees and other natural feature~, density calculations
and the provision of common areas and open space. We believe it would be
extremely difficult to remedy these concerns at the meeting and recommend that
the Commission continue the application to allow the applicant adequate time to
thoroughly resolve the issues. However, if information is provided at the meeting
which adequately addresses the issues raised above and the Commission chooses
to approve the application, Staff recommends that the following conditions be
attached:
1) That all proposals of the applicant be conditions of approval unless
otherwise modified here.
2) That a Local Improvement District for the improvement of Westwood Street
be approved by the Council prior to the signature of the final survey plat. Further,
no building permits be issued for new home construction on the lots until
Westwood is paved.
3) That a 20' wide drainage way easement be provided along Wrights Creek
and shown on the final survey map.
4) That a plan for accommodating storm drainage on lots 3, 4, & 5 be providing
at the time of Final Plan approval. '
5) That a mutual access easement be provided along the flag drive serving Lot
7, allowing Lot 6 to use the driveway for access to a new residence.
6) That a final Fire Prevention and Control Plan be provided for review and
approval by the A<;hland Fire Department at the time of Final Plan:
7) That the proposed City street with cul-de-sac be dedicated at the time of the
final survey plat and improved with asphaltic concrete in accordance with the
requirements for flag drives at the time Westwood Street is improved.
8) That building envelopes for lots 1, 2 & 6 be provided with significant trees
in excess of 6" in diameter being shown outside the proposed envelope. Further,
that building envelopes for lots 3, 4, 5 & 7 be indicated such that buildable area is
outside the root zone/drip line of significant trees greater than 6 inches in
diameter.
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ADDENDUM TO APPLICATION
FOR OUTLINE PLAN APPROVAL
Based upon the recommendations of the Ashland Planning Staff,
and the comments made by planning commissioners at the first
hearing for this application, we submit the following additional
information:
1. The Two Lots North of the Subdivision.
The Commission requested additional information on the two
lots immediately north of this subdivision. The history concerning
the creation of those two lots 'can be summarized as follows: After
many years of discussions and negotiations with the City of
Ashland, the applicants (in 1994) worked out an arrangement for
extending the right-of-way and utility easements through this area,
providing much needed water to the entire Strawberry LanelWestwood
Area. The city water line has been installed in the utility road
extending Westwood to Strawberry Lane. Fire hydrants are located
along the right-of-way and up to and including the Strawberry Lane
area.
The availability of utilities opened this area up for
development.
In June of 1994, the first of these two lots was
partitioned off of the entire parcel. The second lot was split off
in January of 1996.
Both lots are subj ect to the same deed
restrictions and City requirements that have been imposed upon the
proposed subdivision.
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2. Confirmation of the Location of Trees and Other Natural
Features.
The Planning staff has visited the subject property with the
project surveyor to confirm the accurate location of trees and
other natural features.
This should be confirmed in the amended
staff report.
3. Lot No. 7/Flag Drive.
Because of the relative shape of the subject property
(rectangular) the creation of a flag drive and a cul-de-sac were
the only logical means of designing access to the four lots on the
west side of Westwood Street.
The applicant has followed the
staff's recommendation to only create one curb cut on the west side
of Westwood Street.
This would occur at the point of the flag
drive, which would provide' access to both Lots 6 and 7 (See
condition No. 5 in the original staff report)
4. Future Development and Open Space.
As part of her presentation at the original hearing, the
applicant proposed to increase the size of Lot No.1 from 1.3 acres
to approximately 5 and 1/2 acres. The overall size of the parcel
being subdivided is 14 acres.
10.1 acres are in the City limits
and constitute the acreage being considered in this application.
As suggested by the Planning Director, the property situated on the
west side of the woodland reserve area (about 3 acres) can be
developed at a later date through an application for modification
of the outline plan.
II
ADDENDUM
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It is anticipated that the future development will include
three lots, bringing the total number of lots to ten (10) for this
subdivision; this is in accord with the neighborhood plan for this
area.
With ten lots, the requirement of open space becomes an
issue. The applicant has recommended that the woodland reserve
area, situated in the center of the subdivision, be designated as
open space at the time the application for modification of the
outline plan is submitted. Th~ woodland reserve area includes 1.38
acres which constitutes, 13.7% of the overall project. This would
satisfy the open space requirement for this subdivision, after it
has been modified to include ten (10) lots.
The applicant has already made provisions on the map for
providing access to this open space area from the lots proposed in
the present subdivision and will make provisions in the modified
plan for providing access to the open space area from lots on the
west side of this area.
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RECEIV~O
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REOUEST FOR OUTLINE PLAN APPROVAL
DATE:
July 10, 1996
PLANNING ACTION:
APPLICANT:
Anna Hassell
LOCATION:
25 Westwood Street
ZONE DESIGNATION:
RR-5-P
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DESIGNATION:
Single Family Residential
APPLICABLE ORDINANCES:
REQUEST:
approval for a seven
of Westwood Street.
Applicant requests an outline plan
(7) lot subdivision on 5.1 acres, accessed off
1.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
The property under consideration in this application is
situated directly northwest of the Ashland downtown plaza and
includes an area of 5.1 acres. The property is bordered on the
west by a tributary of Wrights Creek, on the south and on the east
by City owned vacant property and on the north by development along
Westwood Street. This project involves two (2) parcels directly
adjacent to Westwood Street: Tax lots 901 and 902.
History
The land under consideration in this application slopes gently
to the east; with grasses, vetch and wildf lowers covering the
terrain. The original settlors of this small plateau, cleared the
land and planted fruit trees. As the orchards grew in this area,
an underground watering system was installed. The watering system
is rio longer operable and the orchards have long-since decayed and
passed on.
The present owners acquired the property in 1986 and live in
the existing old farmhouse (Lot 1). The owners are dedicated to
preserving the rural atmosphere of the area and all of the natural
features of the land. They have cleared the ground brush from the
riparian areas, removed garbage that had previously been dumped in
the ravines, and have cleared much of the poison oak that inhibited
access to the creek that runs across the western portion of the
proposed subdivision.
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In 1986, the City of Ashland began negotiations with the
owners of the property to acquire a water right-of-way and for the
extension of Westwood Street across this property. In 1994, the
City acquired easements for.utility access to this area. A city
waterline has been installed in the utility road extending Westwood
to Strawberry Lane. Fire hydrants are located along the right-of-
way and up to and including the Strawberry Lane area. The presence
of readily accessible water in the area has relieved -much of the
concern over fire protection.
While the subject property has been studied as part of the
Strawberry Lane/Westwood Street Neighborhood Plan, the applicants
maintain that this proposed subdivision presents distinctly
separate issues and concerns from those relating to the property
around the Strawberry Lane area.
II.
OUTLINE PLAN
This application is proceeding under the performance standards
options and guidelines. The information required for an outline
plan under 18.88.030 is set forth below:
A. Toooqraohical Maos. Topographical maps (consisting of 2
sheets) are submitted with this application. Hereinafter, these
maps will be referred to collectively as "the topographic map."
These maps contain the following required information:
1. The elevations are indicated with contour intervals.
2. All existing buildings and structures are indicated
including those buildings within one hundred and
sixty (160) feet of the site.
3. All property and easement lines are identified
on the map.
4. All proposed public streets , private drives and
parking facilities are identified.
5. Building envelopes are identified for each of the
proposed lots.
6. The trees situated on this property, and all other
natural features, are identified on the topographic
map. The tree management plan is submitted as
Exhibit NO.2.
7. All public and private utilities are identified.
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B. Tvoical Prooosed Structures. Attached with this
application (Exhibit 3) are a number of drawings showing the
typical structures that.are being proposed for this development.
C. Written Statement of Develooment. As required by
18.88.030 A 3 k, we hereby submit a written statement satisfying
the criteria set forth in that section:
1. Character of Proposed Development. The proj ect
has been designed to take advantage of, and conform with,
the goals and guidelines set forth in the performance
standards options ordinance (18.88). The information set
forth below describes how this development has been
designed to take advantage of the performance standards
concept:
A. Deed Restrictions:
Deed restrictions have been imposed upon all
the lots in this proposed subdivision which have
the effect of enhancing and protecting the
desirability, attractiveness and' value of the
subject property. They include provisions for
single-family occupancy only, outbuildings in
conformance to exterior architectural design of the
adjacent dwellings, consistency of exterior
materials, approval of building plans by the City
of Ashland, mandatory tree planting and conformance
with the City Street Tree Commission guidelines,
proper solar orientation and protection, adequate
maintenance of each lot and vehicle parking and
storage regulations. A copy of, the deed
restrictions are attached as Exhibit 4.
B. Tree Manaqement Plan:
A Tree Management Plan is attached as Exhibit
2. This Plan identifies and provides for the
protection of all trees on the subject property.
A total of thirty-eight (38) trees grow on the
subj ect property. Only a small number of these
trees are greater than six (6) inches in diameter
at breast height. Those trees are shown on the
topographic map. Four (4) old or dying apple trees
will be removed as part of the development of this
property. There is some limited scrub oak confined
to the riparian areas west of the subject property.
All building envelopes will be located a minimum of
twenty (20) feet from the bank of the riparian area
in order to protect the scrub oak.,
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C. Densitv:
The subject property is zoned RR-5. Under the
Performance Standards Base Density Calculation,
this area can have 1.2 dwellings per, acre. There
is a total of 5.1 acres involved in the subject
property. Phase Two of this project -- the three
lots shown to the West of the riparian area
contains 5.3 acres. Total acreage for the two
projects amounts to 10.4 acres. Density
calculations will allow twelve (12) units in the
10.4 acre area of development. The applicant is
proposing approval. of seven (7) lots as part of
Phase One,and three (3) lots as part of Phase Two.
D. Open Space:
Additional open space will not be created as
part of this subdivision. However, the City owns
property to the south and east which will,
presumably, be preserved as open space adjacent to
this development.
E. Drainaae and Erosion Control:
The attached report, prepared by geologist, Tom
Ferrero, analyzes the drainage at the subject
property and any potential problems for erosion.
The only potential problem relating to drainage and
erosion exists on Lot 5. Mr. Ferrero identifies a
swale that passes through Lot 5 and outlines a plan
for diverting any flow that passes through that
swale to a location on the North line of, Lot 5,
nearer to the creek. The diversion of any flow,
through this swale will take place in a rock-
armored open ditch to prevent erosion. In case of
intermittent spring flow, a perforated pipe will be
placed in the channel of the filled gully.
To prevent sedimentation of creeks during
construction, applicants plan to follow the advice
of Mr. Ferrero by'grading and building during the
dry months of the year. Mr. Ferrero report is
attached as Exhibit 6.
2 . Manner of
obtain private
subdivision.
Financina. The applicants intend to
financing for the development of this
3. There are two (2) legal lots included in this
subdivision: Tax Lot 901 and Tax Lot 902 which are owned
by Anna Hassell and Janos Markus.
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4. Proposed Time Schedule for Development. Development
of this property will begin upon approval of the
application and should be completed within one (1) year.
Development will include improvements to the property as
represented in the application. Development does not
include the construction of dwelling units which should
occur over a number of years as the lots are sold.
The subject property should be considered as Phase I of
II phases of this project. There,is an additional 5.3
acres owned by the applicants directly to the west of
this project. This property will be developed at some
future date. The applicant would prefer to postpone the
development of the additional 5.4 acre area to provide
additional time to consider the best way to provide
access across the Wrights Creek riparian area.
D. Additional Considerations.
1. Access and Internal Circulation. Primary access is
off of Westwood Street from Orchard Street. Orchard
Street is accessed from Wrights Creek and Grandview.A
148 foot long and 36 foot wide cul-de-sac street will be
dedicated to the City and will be added as part of this
project. This will provide total access and internal
traffic circulation for the six (6) proposed and one (1)
existing homesites.
2. Physical and Environmental Constraints. Because the
riparian area will not be disturbed as part of this
subdivision, a physical and environmental constraint
permit is not required. The slopes on the subject
property are very gentle. It is anticipated that the
natural terrain will be only minimally disturbed in the
process of adding the cul-de-sac street and access to the
lots on the subj ect property. A Fire Prevention and
Control Plan has been submitted (Exhibit 5) as part of
this application.
3; Performance Standards and Guidelines.
a. Base Densities. The base density allowed for
RR-5-P zoning is 1.2 dwelling units per acre.
With 10.4 acres involved in both phases of
this development, a total of twelve (12)
dwelling units are permitted. A total of ten
(10) dwelling units are anticipated. This
application for Phase I proposes a total of
seven (7) homesites -- six (6) new homesites
in addition to the existing house on Lot
1.
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4. Transportation Considerations. Access to this
subdivision conforms with the plan being developed for
transportation needs in the entire Strawberry
Lane/Westwood' area. The connection of Strawberry Lane
and Westwood Street provides a loop circulation system
for the entire neighborhood and additional security and
exit for Strawberry Lane residents in the event of a
fire. The proposed means for satisfying transportation
needs meets or exceeds the street capacity standards as
defined in Resolution 91-39.
5. Public Utilities. All utilities are shown on the
topographic map. Water is available from the City along
Westwood Street to service all lots on the subject
property: Electric transformers are in place to service
all seven (7) lots; there are recorded utility easements
in place to service all utility needs in this
subdivision. Television cable is also available to all
lots. A main sewerline will be installed from the north
property line to the south property line along Westwood
according to City specification.
6. Tree Manaaement
application is a tree
which conforms to the
18.88.030.
Plan. Submitted with this
management plan (Exhibit No.2)
requirement set forth in Section
7. Neiahborhood Involvement. The applicants have spent
numerous hours consulting with the property owners
immediately adjacent to the subject property. This has
been done for the purpose of coordinating the development
in the Westwood area with proposed development along
Strawberry Lane. At the present time, all property
owners are working in a cooperative manner to insure that
the developments on both sides of this area flow together
into a workable and attractive overall neighborhood plan.
Some concern has been raised by property owners in the
neighborhood that proceeding with this subdivision may be
premature in light of the fact that the residents along
Strawberry Lane are not prepared to proceed at this time.
The applicants believe, however, that there has been
sufficient discussion and consultation at this point to
insure that the approval of the subject subdivision will
in no way prejudice or adversely affect the development
taking place to the south along Strawberry Lane.
The applicants plan to meet with property owners
adjacent to the project to explain the details of the
plan.
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8. pavincr of Westwood Street. The applicants' intend to
form a local improvement district for the purpose of
paving Westwood Street. This they intend to form as soon
as possible so that it ,can be in place next spring for
the paving.
III.
PROPOSED FINDINGS OF FACT.
Submitted with this application are the
fact and conclusions of law (Exhibit No.
ordinance. The applicant would request
Commission supplement the proposed findings
evidence that is received at the hearing which
this application.
proposed findings of
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that the Planning
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Anna Hassell
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EXHIBITS
1 - Findings
2 - Tree Management Plan
3 - Typical Structures
4 - Deed Restrictions
5 - Fire Prevention and Control Plan
6 - Drainage and Erosion Control Report
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(Ashland Land Use Ordinance 18.88.030 A3)
The following findings are submitted with this application in
conformance with the above-referenced ordinance which provides that
the Outline Plan shall contain a written statement which includes
"The findings of the applicant showing that the development meets
the criteria set forth in this ordinance and the Ashland
Comprehensive Plan." The applicants proposed findings are set
forth below for use by the City of Ashland in adopting findings for
this application. The applicants request that the final findings
of fact and conclusions of law include additional evidence and
information which may be communicated by other parties prior to the
hearing and all new information (both documentary and testimonial)
submitted at the hearing and after the hearing, while the record is
open.
NATURE OF THE APPLICATION
The property under consideration in this application is
situated directly northwest of the Ashland downtown plaza and
includes an area of 5.1 acres. The application requests Outline
plan approval of a seven (7) lot residential subdivision under
performance standard as Performance Standards Option of the Ashland
Land Use Ordinance, Chapter 18.88. This proj ect involves the
creation of a public street and cul-de-sac and the paving of an
existing city street.
The applicable criteria are set forth below with the
information in the record that satisfies that criteria.
Criteria a. That the development meets all applicable
ordinance requirements of the City of Ashland.
The Commission finds that, based upon the testimony received
from the applicants, or the their representative, the subject
property consists of 5.1 acres of gently sloping land. The project
site involves two (2) adjoining parcels: Tax Lots 901 and 902.
The official zoning map indicates that the property is zoned RR-5-
P. This zoning district allows for the division of land and the
construction of single family dwellings under the Ashland Land Use
Ordinance Chapter 18.88.
Subdivisions using the performance standards option are
permitted in this zoning district. The Performance Standards
Option provides flexibility as to lot dimension and size and
encourages the clustering of dwelling units in the effort to
provide a more efficient plan.
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The allowable density for development of this property is
calculated under the standards set forth in 18.88.040. Under these
standards, and based upon the evidence received at the hearings on
this application, the project could accommodate a total of twelve
(12) units for both phases without application of the density bonus
points permitted under the Performance Standards Opt'ion. The
application for approval of the Outline Plan contains a request for
seven (7) dwelling units for Phase 1 (anticipating a future Outline
Plan Application for three (3) additional units for Phase 2) .
Street standards under the Performance Standards Option are
set forth in 18.88.050. The proposed street for this project is a
dead-end cul-de-sac road which will become a public street.
Ashland Land Use Ordinance 18.88.050 A 6 provides that no dead-end
street shall exceed five hundred (500) feet in length, not
including the turn-around. This public street, as planned, does
not exceed five hundred (500) feet in length. Dead-end roads must
terminate in an improved turn-around as defined in the Performance
Standards Guidelines adopted pursuant to Section 18.88.090.
Section 18.80.020 (11) states that "A cul-de-sac shall be as short
as possible and shall have a maximum length of 500 feet. All cul-
de-sacs shall terminate with a circular turn-around unless
alternative designs for turning and reversing direction are
approved by the Planning Commission." Based upon the topographic
map submitted, the street and cul-de-sac proposed for dedication to
the city in this project conforms to all applicable standards.
Subsection 18.88.050 B provides that street grades in
performance standards development shall not exceed a maximum grade
of fifteen percent (15%). As shown on the topographic map, the
grade for the dedicated street is somewhere between five (5%) and
eight (8%) percent.
Section 18.62.030 B requires that the slopes within the
building envelopes shall not exceed forty percent (40%). As shown
on the topographic map, all building envelopes have been surveyed
and do not contain slopes exceeding fifteen (15%).
Erosion control is required by ordinance as part of the
Outline Plan Application. The Application includes an analysis for
geologist Tom Ferrero outlining the concerns relating to erosion
control. Because this property is gently sloping, there are
minimal concerns which can easily be resolved by restricting
excavation to the dry months of the year.
A Fire Prevention and Control Plan is a required part of this
Application. The applicants have submitted a Fire Prevention and
Control Plan which conforms to the requirements of the ordinance
and which meets with the Ashland Fire Department's approval.
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The Ashland Land Use Ordinance sets forth certain standards
regarding the capacity of streets to handle the vehicular traffic.
The most logical routes to be taken to access this project pass
over streets where adequate capacity exists. The addition of six
(6) dwelling units will not compromise the carrying capacity of the
streets used to access this subdivision.
The City of Ashland Resolution No. 91-39 provides that "Any
residential or sub-collector street with a grade in excess of
eighteen percent (18%) shall be considered to have no additional
capacity." As has been previously established before the Planning
Commission on numerous other applications in this general area,
adequate capacity exists for additional traffic on those streets to
be used to access this project. Based upon this information, and
the interpretation of said resolution by the City Counsel, we find
that adequate capacity for additional traffic exists off of those
roads to be used to access this subdivision.
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upon the findings made above, the Ashland Planning
concludes that the proposed development meets all
ordinance requirements.
Criteria b. That adequate key City facilities can be
provided including water, sewer, paved access to and through the
development, electricity, urban storm drainage, police and fire
protection and adequate transportation; and that the development
will not cause a City facility to operate beyond capacity.
Personnel at the City departments dealing with water,
electrical power and sewer have provided written assurances that
there is sufficient capacity of each for the subject area. The
Public Works director has indicated that the water line presently
in place is more than adequate for the project area.
The Public Works Department has indicated that the sewer line
that will be serving this project will not exceed its capacity and
can handle the added demand created by this project.
The electrical department has indicated that there is no
problem providing electricity to this project.
At the present time, Westwood Street is an unpaved road
passing through the middle of the proposed project. The
application provides for the formation of an Local Improvement
District for the purpose of paving this road.
The geology report indicates how the property drains and makes
reference to minor corrections in the drainage pattern that will
need to be made on Lot No.5.
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The fire department has indicated that all roads on the
project, including the cul-de-sac, meet with the fire department's
approval.
As stated previously, adequate capacity exists for the traffic
that will be added to Westwood Street by this project.
The Commission concludes that all adequate City facilities can
be provided to this project, including water, sewer, paved access
to and through the development, electricity, proper drainage,
police and fire protection, adequate transportation, and that the
development will not cause a City facility to operate beyond its
capacity.
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Criteria c. That the existing and natural features of the
land; such as wetlands, floodplain corridors, ponds, large trees,
rock outcroppings, etc., have been identified in the plan of the
development and significant features have been included in the open
space, common areas, and unbuildable areas.
The application includes a Tree Management Plan which
identifies all of the existing and natural features of the
property, including the contour, vegetation and other significant
features. This project is surrounded on two sides by City owned
property which will, presumably, be preserved in open space.
We conclude that the existing and natural features of the land
have been sufficiently identified in the Outline Plan Application.
Criteria d. That the development of the land will not
prevent adjacent land from being developed for the uses shown in
the Comprehensive Plan.
This development contains a road which will provide access to
adj acent lots further to the south towards the Strawberry Lane
area. The development is surrounded on two sides by City owned
property which will be preserved in open space in the future. It
is anticipated ,that the property to the south will be developed
over time and that some of these properties will be accessed along
Westwood Street. Most of the developable property to the south of
the project will be accessed from Strawberry Lane.
Based upon the information provided, it is concluded that the
development of this land will not prevent adjacent land from being
developed for those uses set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and
applicable City ordinances.
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Criteria e. That there are adequate ,provisions for the
maintenance of open space and common areas, if required or
provided, and that if developments are done in phases that the
early phases have the same ,or higher ratio of amenities as proposed
in the entire project.
This Application is proceeding in two Phases. The first Phase
proposes seven (7) dwelling units to be situated on 5,.1 acres --
one (1) existing unit and six (6) additional units. Phase Two will
include three (3) additional parcels on the. west side of the
Wrights Creek tributary. There is no open space proposed as part
of this project, primarily because the City of Ashland owns
property on this project and will, most likely, preserve that
property in open space. It is concluded that adequate p~ovisions
have been made to insure' that development of adjacent properties
will not be inhibited by this project -- in fact, because Westwood
Street will be paved and sewer and water lines will be extended to
the property line, adjacent properties are in a better position to
develop as a result of this project.
Criteria f. That the proposed density meets the base and
bonus density standards under this Chapter.
Findings related to the
discussion of Criteria a.
density meets the base and
under this Chapter.
proposed density are included in the
It is concluded that the proposed
bonus' density standards established
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From the outset, the primary goal of the owners ,_ of this
property has been, to blend, this development into the existing
ecology of the hillside. To accomplish this goal, the owners have
carefully planned the development to minimize the impact of
development. This has included the following considerations:
1. Limiting the number of planned units from the maximum
allowable.
2. By identifying all trees on the property before
finalizing the location of the street.
3. By placing the street in a location designed to save the
greatest number of trees possible, while accomplishing the goal of
providing access to dwelling units. By including deed restrictions
that permit for appropriate development in this area.
TREE EVALUATION
This property has been surveyed for the principal purpose of
identifying the slope of the land and the location, and size of
each tree. The topographic map submitted with this application
includes this information. Also included is a map identifying the
trees that will have to be removed.
TREE REMOVAL
Those trees that are identified as requiring removal will be
removed during the initial state of development so that traffic in
and out of this project will be limited to those areas where roads
or parking areas will be eventually constructed. During the
construction of dwelling units, trees exceeding six (6) inches in
diameter, will not be removed without permission from the'City of
Ashland.
TREE PROTECTION
During development of this site and construction of dwelling
units, the following measures will be taken to protect all trees
from damage:
1. The trees will be fenced off (within the drip line of
their canopy) during development and construction.
2. No debris or construction materials will be stored within
the drip line of any tree on the site.
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3. No compaction, fill or soil removal will be allowed
during development and construction within the drip line of trees
unless adequate measures are taken to protect the tree from damage.
4. Precautions will be taken to protect root systems during
the installation of utility lines and the paving of streets or
drives.
5. Generally, any activities, during development of the
property, that can seriously damage any tree designated,to remain
on the site will 'have to be modified or eliminated to protect
existing trees.
FIRE HAZARD REDUCTION
As part of the Fire Protection and Control Plan, all dead
trees and debris will be removed before construction of dwelling
units. Some pruning and trimming will be necessary for trees whose
branch~s touch the ground.
PLANTING TREES
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owners. In fact, it is required in the deed
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property. All ~.h an4 trllh Ihall lie Z'e/lUl..uly n-OIlS ud
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FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL PLAN
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FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL PLAN
The following information constitutes the Fire Prevention and
Control Plan, as required by the Ashland Land Use Ordinances
(18.62.090 A) for developments of this kind. This plan has been
prepared with the assistance and direction of the Ashland Fire
Department.
ANALYSIS OF FIRE HAZARDS ON THE SITE
Don Paul of the Ashland Fire Department has reviewed the site
and has concluded that minimal fire hazards exist because of the
small number of trees on the property. If the grass grows tall in
the summer, it will need to be cut from time to time.
AREAS TO BE CLEARED OF DEAD OR DRYING VEGETATION
The subject property has already been cleared. The property,
will be maintained in accordance with the Tree Management Plan and
the Deed Restrictions.
VEGETATION TO BE THINNED OR REMOVED
The Ashland Fire Department has indicated that the present
vegetation is acceptable. Again, regular maintenance of the
existing trees, to remove any dead or dying limbs or trees, is the
only task needed to satisfy this requirement.
THE TREE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Included in this Application is a Tree Management Plan. This
Plan includes another map showing those trees that must be removed
as part of the development.
AREAS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY FUEL BREAKS
Primary fuel breaks will be installed and maintained around
each of the structures to be built in this development. The
primary fuel breaks around these structures will be situated a
minimum of thirty (30) feet or more from the structure depending on
the slope where the structure will be constructed. The primary
fuel break around most structures will extend out to forty (40)
feet, provided that enough space between lots exist for a fuel
break of that size.
Secondary fuel breaks will be installed and maintained one
hundred (100) feet beyond the primary fuel, breaks for each
structure to be constructed in this development.
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Fuel breaks
scotchbroom or
flammable.
shall not include any fire hazard plants such as
other greasewood plants that are highly
All structures will be constructed with Class B or better non-
wood roofi~g materials.
LANDOWNER OBJECTIVES
The Applicants/Owners are dedicated to preserving the rural
atmosphere of the area and all natural features of the land. The
owners have cleared ground brush from riparian areas, have removed
garbage from the property and have cleared much of the poison oak
and brush near the riparian area. A total of thirty-eight (38)
trees are located on the subject property. Only four (4) of these
trees will be removed or disturbed by the development. The four
(4) trees to be removed are all old or dying apple trees.
FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES
Adequate water exists at the present time on the subject
property. A city waterline has been installed along the utility
road extending westward to Strawberry Lane. Fire hydrants are
located along the right-of-way and up to and including the
Strawberry Lane area. A helicopter dunk tank is located
immediately east of the subject property making response to a fire
by helicopter very fast. This application meets all of the City of
Ashland Fire Department standards for a wildfire risk area.
EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS REOUIREMENTS
The proposed cul-de-sac meets with the specifications and
requirements of the Ashland Fire Department.
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DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL REPORT
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FERRERO GEOLOGIC
760 Oak St. Ashland OR 97520 (541)488-2452
To: Anna Hassel
25 Westwood Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Date: 7/8/96
Subject: Drainage and erosion control plans, proposed'Westwood Subdivision, T39S, R1E,
Section 8, Tax Lots 901 and 902, Ashland, Oregon
The proposed Westwood subdivision is locatedon gently sloping land between the two
easternmost forks ofWrights Creek. Nearly all of the site drains northeasterly, toward the smaller
fork of the creek to the east Slopes do ,not exceed 15%. The soils are granitic and so tend to be
highly erosive. The existing house, outbuildings and gravel surfaced road and driveway have been
developed with minimal erosion and drainage disruption, due to the gentle slopes.
. It is my understanding that Westwood Street is to be paved, with installation of curbs, gutters and
storm sewers.
Surface drainage between the two forks ofWrights Creek is concentrated in a gentle swale that
enters the northeastern corner of the site (lot 5) from the northwest, across the adjacent property.
The swale is not well incised, as would be expected for a drainage with such a small collecting
basin (0.2 square mile). The last 100 feet +\- of the swale, before it enters the easternmost fork of
Wrights Creek, is incised about 6+/- feet deep. The head of the gully rises abruptly to the swale
elevation without channeling. The gully appears to be an altered feature. Perhaps it cut further
upstream in the past and was filled, or perhaps it was excavated, or perhaps subsurface flow
during the wettest times has caused the head ward cutting, though there is little evidence of the
latter. It shows no evidence of substantial stream flow.
The gully cuts the middle out oflot 5. I see no reason that the western portion of the gully cannot
be filled to facilitate development oflot 5. The swale flow can be diverted along the north line of
lot 5 and turned into the gulley nearer to the creek. The diversion should be a rock armored open
ditch to prevent erosion. In case of intermittent spring flow, a perforated pipe should be placed in
the channel of the filled gully, bedded in drain rock covered with filter cloth. The fill above that
can be native material without organic matter, compacted in accordance with standard practice, to
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Engineering Geology. Geohydrology. Environmental
Geology and Mining Geology Since 1983
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760 Oak St. Ashland OR 97520 (541)488-2452
prevent foundation settlement
The rest of the site can be drained without erosion problems by transporting all roof drain and
road concentrated drainage in buried pipelines and armored ditches to the gutters and storm
sewers to be installed in Westwood Street The lots west of Westwood Street (1,2,6 and 7) all
naturally drain toward the roads, and so this can be easily done, The lots east of Westwood
Street naturally drain to the easternmost fork of the creek, and so roof and any other concentrated
flow should be transported via pipeline to the creek. Outflow points should be at channel bottom
elevation and rock armored to prevent bank and channel erosion. Since the creek is on the
adjacent property, easements for the outflow points will be necessary. If easements cannot be
acquired, roof drainage can be transported via pipeline to the Westwood Street storm sewer if
houses are set near the high (south) side of the lots.
To prevent sedimentation of creeks during construction, grading and building should be
completed during the dry months of the year. In case of summer storms, drainage from building
pads, excavations and any other disturbed areas should be directed by sloping or ditching to
sediment catch basins, consisting of an arc of hay bales covered with filter cloth, and staked down
with rebar. No sediment laden outflow should be allowed to reach either fork ofWrights Creek.
Rock armored ditches should be lined with 3 "+ size gravel and cobbles (crushed rock or bar run),
Filter cloth should be non-woven, such as Mirafi 140N. Smooth walled PVC pipe is far superior
to the flexible pipe often used for subsurface drain perforated pipe and roof drain lines. It is much
more crush resistant and can be cleaned out with a rooting snake without damage. Cleanouts
should be installed every 100 feet and\or at corners.
For a~y questions about drainage and/or erosion control structures, please contact Ferrero
Geologic. Construction and long term drainage and erosion control structures should be
inspected by Ferrero Geologic or the project engineer to assure compliance with these
recommendations and effectiveness.
Sincerely,
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Engineering Geology, Geohydrology, Environmelllal
Geology and Mining Geology Since 1983
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September 6, 1996
Planning Commissioner:
Enclosed please find a signed petition, letter from a real
estate agent, and letters from Westwood neighbors regarding
opposition to an LID and the proposed subdivision if. the
Westwood neighbors have to contribute to the street
improvements.
We would appreciate your time and consideration in reviewing
all the enclosures. Thank you in advance.
Respectfully,
Westwood Neighbors
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We, the undersigned neighbors in theWe t .
record that we are opposed to a LID' s wood Street area, would like it to be noted for the.
developer's responsibility to n [. ~n our neighborhood. We feel that it should be the
access to the subdivision at t~:~ndorotfwe strteet, cdurbs, gutters & sidewalks which will provide
es woo Street .. q
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PATRICIA SPRAGUE
REAL ESTATE, Inc.
F<ECEIVE-O (of"
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Dawn Fallon
183 Westwood
Ashland, OR 97520
Rebecca Brunot
99 N. Main
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Dawn,
In response to your question of whether paving Westwood St. and creating,
curbs and sidewalks in front of your home would improve the property value
there, it is my opinion that it would not. I think that a substantial advantage
of your present location and situation is the fact that it is semi-rural while
still in the city limits and very low traffic, low noise. I believe the fact that it
is a dead end dirt road is actually to your advantage regarding you.r property
value because it is a rare and desirable situation to find in Ashland at this I
time.
Please let me know if I can be of fu.rther' help to you in any way.
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Rebecca Brunot
Telephone: (541) 482-2905 Fax: (541) 488-0304
Internet email: psprague@mind.net
Web Page: http://wwwopendoor.com/realestate
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To whom it may concern:
The purpose of this letter is to state for the record that as a homeowner on Westwood Street I am opposed to the
subdivision Ms. Anna Hassell is endeavoring to create at the end of Westwood St It seems that if the
subdivision is granted to her she will attempt to create an LID there. As it is now the street is a dirt road lined
with trees that enables our neighborhood to keep the semi-rural appeal it has had since we first moved in. It
tends to be a quiet neighborhood with few cars. That is one of the reasons we purchased' our home. Now all
this is rapidly changing.
I am greatly concerned that our neighborhood will lose the semi-rural atmosphere and ambiance it has which
will affect the value of our home and the quality of life we now enjoy there. Today the impact of more traffic in
the area has already been felt Since Strawberry Lane was connected to Westwood St the traffic flow is more
regular and cars tend to travel much faster than the residents of the neighborhood do. Thus the safety factor of
adding even more traffic is a concern to those of us with pets and children.
If the subdivision and LID are established one of the concerns I have is that there are no houses or lots across
the street from our homes that will assist to absorb the cost It is my understanding that the city owns that land.
If this is true then the City of Ashland should address this and let us know if they intend to pull from their funds
to assist in the paving of the road. Another concern of mine is that we as a neighborhood will need to help in
the payment of paving Westwood St. as well as endure the constant routine of building house after house. It
hardly seems fair that we should assist in paying for a project that we don't want, can't afford and will only
benefit Ms. Hassell in the long run.
I am hoping the hard work and many efforts made by our neighborhood concerning the subdivision and possible
LID will be strongly looked at by the Planning Commission.
I thank you for your time concerning our situation.
Sincerely,
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Kelly M. Zakis
.145 Westwood St
Ashland, Or.
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To Whom it May Concern:
I am opposed to the subdivision being considered for the south end of
Westwood Street because as proposed it would impose an lUldue burden on
the existing neighborhood. My understanding is that the subdivision would
use Westwood Street as its major access, and that the City of AsWand
requires that this access be paved to meet the existing paving at Orchard
Street. It is my understanding that the developer intends to fund the paving of
this access through the fonnation of an LID, even though the neighborhood
unanimously opposes paving.
The Westwood Street community treasures its quiet, rural, dirt street.
Traffic is rare, and the neighborhood enjoys its connection with the natural
landscape with which the dirt street blends. To degrade these qualities, and be
forced to pay for the degradation, is a painful insult to the community.
The approval of the proposed subdivision without consideration of how
its access paving would impact the existing neighbors would be to ignore the
social context in which the subdivision would be placed, and would be
divisive to the local commlUlity. I urge the denial of the subdivision plans
lUltil a plan for access paving which respects the existing neighborhood is in
place.
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Skye Gunsolus Sugar /.
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Planning Commission:
We moved to Westwood Street in August 1988, more than eight years
ago. We love it here on Westwood. We ask that you carefully
consider the changes an LID would make on Westwood. We are
strongly opposed to an LID if we have to pay for it. We feel it
is the sole responsibility for the developer to pay all the costs
for her new subdivision. It doesn't seem fair to us that just
because we live on Westwood, we should have to pay for her access
to her subdivision.
The paving, etc. of streets from a current paved street should
definitely be part of a developer costs. Since the developer
will benefit, that individual justifiably should be made
totally responsible and accountable for all incurring costs,
and that absolutely should include an LID. A developer must
accept all the obligations of a new subdivision, and that
certainly includes improving the street.
We are Opposed to the subdivision if we
street improvements. We do not want an
developer pays for the LID, than we are
subdivision.
have to pay
LID at all.
not opposed
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Respectfully submitted,
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To whom it may concern:
I have been a resident of 183 Westwood Street for 5 years and consider myself
fortunate for having the opportunity to live in such a beautiful area. It is not
uncommon to see deer and other wildlife meandering through my property. Most
recently, a doe and her fawn have taken to grazing on clover in the side lot. One of
the unique aspects of living on Westwood Street is being within the city limits but
experiencing the beauty of rural life.
Ideally, I would prefer Westwood Street to retain its rural ambience. The charm
and inherent value of the neighborhood is underscored by the many trees, wildlife,
dirt road, and open space. The essence of the rural appeal will be greatly affected by
the addition of a new subdivision. .
Progress does not necessarily mean development. Environmental impact as well as
quality of life cannot be measured in terms of short-term gains. Ashland may be
measuring itself with a broken yardstick if paved roads become an indicator of
progress. I oppose the Land Improvement Development on Westwood Street. I
oppose financialIy subsidizing access by way of paved roads and sidewalks to the
proposed subdivision. Finally, I oppose the fundamental nature of change and the
associated costs these "improvements" represent.
Respectfully,
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Mary Dawn Fallon
183 Westwood Street
Ashland, Oregon 97520
488-5000
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I oppose the 1X'0posed development at the end of Westwood Street if I must contribute
any money fer the paving of the street. I do not want a paved street, I do not want
sidewalks, and I would like the rural feel of the neighborhood to be continued. I frrmly
believe that only the developer will benefit from paving the street. and the developer is
responsible fer all costs.
If I am not required to pay anything fer the street paving, I certainly do not oppose the
1X'0posed development.
Sincerely,
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In the interest of fairness, [ submit this letter hoping that you'll understand our concerns
regarding the paving of Westwood Street As you are probably'aware, most of the neighbors in
this area purchased our houses because we liked the rural feel of this neighborhood. All that is
changing now. It is not the change that we are against It is, however, the formation of an LID
that is objectionable - forcing homeowners to pay for access to someone else's subdivision. In
order for the developer to be able to sell her lots, paved access must be provided to her
subdivision - converting Westwood Street from a charming dirt road to an unappealing paved
street Again, we are not opposing the subdivision - we are opposing the formation of an LID.
Since the developer is the one who will profit from this paving, it seems to me the developer
should pay for it. This newly paved road will allow the proper access to her subdivision. It is
her development & therefore should be her responsibility to provide adequate access to it The
real estate agents I've spoken with, when asked, said that I would not gain "financially" from
having a paved road. Why then should it be my responsibility to pay for it?
The neighbors along Westwood are also in a unique situation in that we do not have lots or
houses across the street. We are therefore left to shoulder the entire burden of the paving,
should we be assessed for the cost. If the city owns the land held in reserve for public access,
then the city should pay its fair share. It is my understanding that the city owns several acres by
Strawberry Lane. This paving would help access to that property as well & therefore should be
the responsibility of the city - not the neighbors living in already established lots below. There is
a street fund & a sidewalk fund which should be accessed precisely for this kind of situation in
Ashland.
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Please do the right thing and show some sense of fairness to the neighbors living in this area - do
not make us pay for access to someone else's subdivision.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
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To Whom it May Concern:
I live at the corner of 485 Orchard and Westwood Street I have no access onto
Westwood from my property. I am currently still making twice yearly payments on the
paving of Orchard Street. As part of the old Gross property, there was never a signed
agreement on paving either of the streets in our purchase agreement .
As we watched the meteor shower from our backyard Sunday evening, we were
surrounded by deer and other wildlife right in our yard with us. We of this entire
neighborhood want to protect this wildlife, the trees and natural vegetation, We know
that we cannot stop development, but we would like to make it as unobtrusive as
possible for both our love of this.rural area and the protection of the wildlife that is
here.
We would ask that the paving of Westwood be made as simple and as free of damage
to the area as possible. If chip and seal will work for the very heavy, downhill traffic on
Grandview for at least ten years, as we have been told, then a similar road on
. Westwood would last many more years. Also, sidewalks and gutters would
necessitate the cutting down of at least forty good size trees.
We want to make this road as reasonably priced for the developer as possible
because the entire neighborhood feels that it is the developer's responsibility to
finance it No one in our neighborhood wants this road paved or feels that it would
add to their property value. Actually, in some cases and for some people it will lower
the property value.
It is time for the city council to put the cost of the road building it feels necessary for
new development in the developer's lap. The person who stands to make all of the
money should not be expecting the neighbors to financially support their project Nor
should the city expect this,
So to summarize: The road should be as simple and unobtrusive as possible. It
should not change the wildlife of the area. The developer should finance it.
Thank you for your attention.
Rodene Huggins
485 Orchard Street (corner of Orchard and Westwood)
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P. O. Box 566
Ashland, OR 97520
Home Phone 488-3165
August 23, 1996
AU6 2 3 1996
To the Ashland Planning Commission:
On Tuesday, August 13, 1996, I watched on TV portions of the Commission's hearing on the proposed
subdivision application for upper Strawberry LanelWestwood. Several questions occurred to me
regarding this project:
(1.) The Applicant proposes to subdivide a 10 acre parcel into seven lots. As I recall, six of
the lots are approximately 1/2 acres in size. The sixth lot (Lot 1) is much larger (over
5 acres). The Commission and Staff seemed to conclude that this plan met the require-
ments for .one acre development an~ that the public didn1 seem to understand this:
This statement concerns me, especially when the Applicant's representative stated that
she intended to develop (subdiVide) Lot 1 at a later date. Currently, she is attempting to
obtain a right of way from a different direction to avoid the high cost of improving the
existing road across the creek. "This is why she is not now including Lot 1 in her planned
subdivision', her representative stated.
What the Applicant intends is something less than one acre density for her
land. She is simply continuing her past practice of doing "minor partitions" instead of
proposing a comprehensive development plan for her property, The Commission should
put a stop to this and make it clear, by a condition to the subdivision, that Lot 1 will not
be further subdivided if her proposed plan is approved.
Any future Commission and Staff need to understand this when the Applicant or her
successor comes back to the Commission at a future date seeking to subdivide Lot 1.
The argument at that time will certainly be that the existing lots in the area are 1/2 acre
lots and that the proposed subdivision of Lot 1 is "consistent with the neighborhood:
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(2.) My second concern is access to the upper Strawberry Lane area. Access from Granite
Street via Strawberry Lane can not be gained because of its one-way status from Scenic
to Granite Street Also, Strawberry Lane is a narrow lane, I.e., alley. It is not a "street'.
It is very steep and is not improved, Any further usage would add to existing safety
problems.
Access from Granite up Nutley to Alnutt and across to Strawberry is equally
unsatisfactory. (This is the access used by existing landowners.) Upper Nutley is
unpaved and unsafe because of the lose, deeply rutted gravel that exists much of the
year. The steepness may make paving unsafe during the winter. Alnutt is a single width
lane (alley) and is deeply rutted and full of blind spots because of vegetation.
The Commission should not approve of any subdivision in the upper Strawberry Lane
area until proper access is developed. If alternative access is contemplated, i.e., other
than from Granite Street as described above, then access via upper Strawberry Lane
should be blocked off to avoid creating additional safety problems on lower Strawberry
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Lane/Alnutvt.ud'ey, at least until these unimproved lanes ",,' improved.
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come up' with an adequate and safe acCess .to AShland City center
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KURT H. KNUDSEN
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
622 SISKIYOU BLVD. ·
POST OFFICE Box 1090
AsHLAND, OREGON 97520
TELEPHONE (541) 482-8491
FAX (541) 488-3239
"Also Admitted To Practice In California
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20 East Main St.
Ashland, OR 97520
RE: PLANNING ACTION 96-094
ANNA HASSELL
Dear Planning Commission Members:
We are writing this letter on behalf of our client Mr. Henry Kneebone who lives.
at 449 Orchard 5t. Mr. Kneebone owns the property immediately to the east of the
subject property proposed to be subdivided and developed by Mrs. Hassell.
Mr. Kneebone has no objections to the proposed development. However, he
does want to have the following comments made a part of the record to be considered
by the Planning Commission in its deliberations on this matter:
1. This proposal is consistent with the current zoning for RR-.5 sized
parcels. As you are aware, the draft Strawberry/Westwood Neighborhood Plan,
Staff Draft 1.0, March 18, 1996, proposes this area be changed to RR-1. Mr.
Kneebone objects to this later proposed change which would affect his property, as
well as the Hassell property and the Wiley property (Planning Action 96-102). The
zoning of these properties should remain at RR-.5. If the property owners south of the
Hassell, Kneebone and Wiley properties wish to change to RR-1, Mr. Kneebone would
have no objection to that change.
To increase the lot sizes in this area seems totally counterproductive to any
stated policy of this city to have "affordable housing". With buildable lots already at a
premium, such a zone change will only enhance Ashland's reputation as a place
where only the rich can afford to move.
2. Mr. Kneebone would object to any requirement that he in any way be
required to pay for the cost of paving Westwood St. Mr. Kneebone's property does
not benefit in any way from Westwood or from an extension of Westwood. That part
of Westwood which abuts his property on the west abuts a deep ravine on the west
side of the Kneebone property. There is no practical or necessary access from
Westwood to the Kneebone property.
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We thank you in advance for your consideration of these matters as you
consider this planning action.
cc: Henry Kneebone
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Enclosed are photos of Nyla Lane (1-2), Westwood Street (3-4-5), Orchard Street (6-7-
8), Wrights Creek (9-10), and Wimer Street (11-12). Please note that there are no
sidewalks on any of these streets except for a twenty foot sidewalk on Orchard Street,
leading nowhere from nowhere. Sidewalks do not belong in this area. This is a rural
area in the city of Ashland. These streets are all tied into Westwood Street which is
now being considered for pavement.
Building sidewalks on Westwood would again be making a sidewalk from nowhere to
nowhere. Also, to include sidewalks in this area would necessitate the elimination of
many trees. There is no room for sidewalks, no need for sidewalks, and we do not
want sidewalks.
Ashland likes to consider itself environment friendly. Let's keep it that way and keep
concrete at a minimum, using it only where it makes sens~. .
Secondly, chip and seal makes more sense to all of the neighbors in this area. We
feel that this would keep Westwood rural while at the same time providing access to
the new development.
A clear precedent has been set for the chip and seal on the recent paving of .
Grandview with chip and seal. Grandview is twice as long as Westwood and supports
a much heavier traffic flow.
We want to continue to preserve the rural ambiance of the area and protect the wildlife
and the many trees along the entire road.
W,e thank you for your consideration on this matter,
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To whom it may concern,
Unfortunately neither my wife nor I are going to be in town during the meeting with the
Planning Commission, I have asked one of my neighbors to submit this statement on our behalf
.It is regrettable that the land around our once rural area is going to be subdivided. Since one
cannot stop the progress, however, one must be careful to try to maintain the ambiance in the
neighborhood that prompted him to settle here in the first place.
The issue of sidewalks on this road seems silly to us. This is a rural neighborhood and is filled
with roads without sidewalks, There is no reason to have sidewalks on Westwood and putting
them in would necessitate the removal of 40+ trees.
If Westwood must be paved, we favor the "chip & seal" method, as we feel this maintains the
general rural look of the neighborhood while making access to this area available. Such is the
case with Grandview.
There is the issue of paying for this paving which must be discussed as well. Firstly, the people
who live along Westwood cannot be helped by neighbors directly across the street to help defray
costs. There are no neighbors, nor is there any possibility of having neighbors there in the
future. That section of hmd is held in reserve by the city for public access. If this is so, the city
should be footing the bill. If the city can say, "Well, the city doesn't actually own it," then it
seems to us that we can also say, "We don't actually own it either - why should we pay to pave
it?"
Secondly, we are not going to benefit by having Westwood paved - in terms of dollars. The
developer will benefit monetarily and therefore should pay the costs associated with gaining
access to his or her pot 0' gold, .
Our concerns are reasonable. We are concerned with fair-play with regards to economic
questions and maintenance of the rural ambiance in this wonderful neighborhood.
Thank you for your attention.
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To Whom it May Concern:
I live at the corner of 485 Orchard and Westwood Street I have no access onto
Westwood from my property. I am currently still making twice yearly payments on the
paving of Orchard Street As part of the old Gross property, there was never a signed
agreement on paving either of the streets in our purchase agreement .
As we watched the meteor shower from our backyard Sunday evening, we were
surrounded by deer and other wildlife right in our yard with us. We of this entire
neighborhood want to protect this wildlife, the trees and natural vegetation. We know
that we cannot stop development, but we would like to make it as unobtrusive as
possible for both our love of this rural area and the protection of the wildlife that is
here.
We would ask that the paving of Westwood be made as simple and as free of damage
to the area as possible. If chip and seal will work for the very heavy, downhill traffic on
Grandview for at least ten years, as we have been told, then a similar road on
Westwood would last many more years. Also, sidewalks and gutters would
necessitate the cutting down of at least forty good size trees.
We want to make this road as reasonably priced for the developer as possible
because the entire neighborhood feels that it is the developer's responsibility to
finance it No one in our neighborhood wants this road paved or feels that it would
add to their property value. Actually, in some cases and for some people it will lower
the property value.
It is time for the city council to put the cost of the road building it feels necessary for
new development in the developer's lap. The person who stands to make all of the
money should not be expecting the neighbors to financially support their project Nor
should the city expect this
So to summarize: The road should be as simple and unobtrusive as possible. It
should not change the wildlife of the area. The developer should finance it
Thank you for your attention.
Rodene Huggins
485 Orchard Street (corner of Orchard and Westwood)
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SUMMARY OF ISSUES
PLANNING ACTION #96-094
(ANNA HASSEL)
The following summary of issues has been prepared for review by the
Cl ty of Ashland. These issues are raised below with sufficient
specificity to allow an understanding of the issues by the City of
Ashland and the Applicant. Some of the issues raised below are
included in the "Findings of Fact for Denial" submitted by the
opposition, the Westwood Neighbors.
1. The density calculations for determining the allowable dwelling
units appears to be flawed. Lot 11 is not within the City, see #
2 below.
2. The split jurisdiction of the parcel (tax lot 902) raises
another issue. The Jackson County Land Development Ordinance
(JCLDO), Chapter 60, addresses this issue. Section 60.010(1),
JCLDO, requires that the residual portion of a subdivision
remaining under County jurisdiction conforms to the requirements of
the JCLDO.
The residual portion is zoned Forest Resource and has an 80 acre
minimum parcel size. Tax lot .902 is presently 12.12 acres. Any
further divisiqn will.~esult in a parcel size which becomes more
non-conforming than the present parcel. This is not allowed by
Chap,te;- 60,. ~CLDO. Lot 11, the residual portion, is 4.21 acres.
3. The City of Ashland must list all of the applicable criteria
which applies to the land use application. before the City. The
notice of hearing fails to do .so.' .
The notice of hearing states:
"That. the development meets all applicable ordinance
requirements of the City of Ashland."
See "Findings of Fact for Denial" for further discussion of this
issue.
At a minimum it would appear that the following provisions of the
City of Ashland might apply:
A. Chapter 18.62, Physical Constraints. Not addressed
B. Chapter 18.80, Subdivisions. Not addressed.
C. Chapter 18.88, Performance Standards. Partially
addressed.
D. Chapter 18.14, Woodland Residential District.
Especially Section 10.14.030(H) regarding the minimum
access drive to penetrate this area.
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Planning ExhIbIt
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E. Chapter 18.16, Rural Residential. Section l8.l6.040(C)
requires a minimum lot width of 150 feet. Lot three of
the proposed development fails to meet this standard.
These are a few of the sections of the Ashl.and Ordinance which
contain requirements and standards. Most of these issues have not
been addressed. There are probably many other ordinances within the
City of Ashland which have application to this development
application. It is not the responsibility of the Applicant or
Opponents to guess which ordinances have application and which
portions may apply.
Based on the above summary list of issues, it is recommended that
the decision of the Planning Commission be reversed.
The Richard Stevens Company
Richard Stevens
Agents for the Westwood Neighbors
BEFORE THE CITY OF ASHLAND
STATE OF OREGON
NOW COMES BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL,)
CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON, AN APPEAL )
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ORDER )
APPROVING THE TENTATIVE PLAT FOR )
WESTWOOD SUBDIVISION, PLANNING)
ACTION 96-094. THE APPELLANTS)
ARE THE WESTWOOD NEIGHBORS, THE )
RICHARD STEVENS COMPANY AGENTS)
FINDINGS FOR
DENIAL
INTRODUCTION.
This appeal was filed by individuals who have joined together and
are now identified as the "Westwood Neighbors". The participants
and members of the Westwood Neighbors organization are identified
in Exhibit A attached to these findings.
The participants, collectively and individually, have standing the
Planning Commission decision as they participated in the
proceedings before the Planning Commission and many of the
participants are within the notice area and have standing by virtue
of the identified impact area.
Both the individuals and the Westwood Neighbors have standing
before the City of Ashland.
This appeal is based on two primary areas of concern. These are:
1. Procedural Errors
2. Failure to adequately address applicable criteria.
I. PROCEDURAL ERRORS:
Procedural requirements for "Notice of Public Hearing" are stated
in ORS 197.763(3). ORS 197.763(3)(b) requires that the notice of
hearing include:
"(b) List the applicable criteria from the ordinance and
the Dlan that apply to the application at issue:"
(emphasis added).
The notice of public hearing before the Planning Commission and now
before the City Council states:
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"a. That the development meets all applicable ordinance
requirements of the City of Ashland."
It is apparent that the notice of public hearing, mailed by the
City of Ashland, is inadequate when compared with the ORS
requirements"
There are hundreds of ordinances in the City of Ashland and there
is no possible method whereby a participant can provide a well
reasoned response to the "criteria" as provided in the notice of
hearing. The state statute requires that the applicable criteria
be extracted from the ordinance and plan and be listed in the
notice of hearing.
The notice of hearing shall list the applicable criteria from the
ordinance and the plan. It is not sufficient to state that an
application "meets all applicable ordinances of the City of
Ashland" .
Without knowledge of the criteria, persons who are impacted by the
application and chose to participate in the proceedings were placed
at a significant disadvantage due to the procedural error in the
notice of hearing. The due process rights of the Appellants have
been prejudiced.
LUBA in Oregon Natural Resources Council v. Oregon City (29 OR LUBA
90) states:
"We agree with petitioner that in listing the entire
zoning ordinance as the applicable criteria, the city's
notice of its initial evidentiary hearing failed to
comply with ORS 197.763(3)(b)."
The notice of hearing, from the initial evidentiary hearing before
the Planning Commission, 'failed to list the applicable criteria
from "all ordinance requirements of the City of Ashland".
The above procedural error was further compounded at the
commencement of the Hearing by the Planing Commission. ORS
197.763(5)(a) requires that the "applicable substantive criteria"
be articulated. This was not accomplished. At best the criteria
from the notice was stated and the deficiency of the notice was
carried forward to the public hearing. Once again the due process
rights of the Appellants were prejudiced.
The notice of hearing
inadequate to meet state
committed by the Council
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standards.
notice.
the City Council was also
The same procedural error was
CONCLUSION.
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Based on the above discussion, the due process rights of the
Appellants have been denied. The state statute requires that the
applicable criteria be listed from the ordinance and plan. It is
not sufficient to state that the application meet all applicable
ordinance requirements of the City of Ashland.
Based on the procedural error, the application should be denied.
The application may be reconsidered by the City of Ashland when the
proper notice of hearing is prepared and lists all of the
applicable criteria as required by ORS 197.763(3)(b).
FINDING.
The procedures used by the City of Ashland failed to comply with
the requirements of ORS 197.763(3)(b) and ORS 197.763(5)(a).
Therefore, the decision of the Planning Commission regarding
Planning Action 96-094 is reversed.
II. FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY ADDRESS APPLICABLE CRITERIA.
A corollary error to the procedural errors addressed above is that
it not possible for the Planning Commission to reach a conclusion
that the application met the "requirements of all applicable City
of Ashland Ordinances" without knowledge of the applicable
criteria.
The Planning Commission in their order dated October 8, 1996,
Section 2, Conclusory Findings, stated:
"2.2 The Planning Commission finds that the proposal for
a seven-lot subdivision meets all applicable criteria for
Outline Plan approval described in the Performance
Standards Chapter 18.88."
This is the first indication of any criteria identification and
this conclusion does not specifically identify the criteria applied
to the application.
Also, the Planning Commission did not state how the application met
these identified sections of the Ashland Code nor did the Planning
Commission make a definitive finding that "all applicable
ordinances of the Ashland" have been satisfied.
In OLCO v. Clatsop County, No. 195-163, 4/1/96, LUBA stated:
"Where a local government identifies a particular
provision as an applicable approval standard, it must
demonstrate in its findings that the application complies
with the identified standard. Gettman v. City of Bay
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City, 28 Or LUBA 116 (1994). Those findings of compliance
must state the facts the local government relies on and
explain why those facts lead to the conclusion that the
standard is satisfied.... In addition, findings must
address specific issues raised by a party below, which
are relevant to compliance to the approval criteria."
The decision offered by the Planning Commission is conclusory. The
Planning Commission did not state how the application met the
requirements of Section 18.88 of the Ashland Code nor did the
Planning Commission identify the evidence in the record which would
support their conclusion.
The reciting one section of the Ashland Code, Section 18.88 does
not satisfy the listed criterion of "all applicable ordinances of
the City of Ashland."
In addition, issues were raised by parties before the Planning
Commission. These issues were raised without knowledge of the
criteria, nevertheless, the Planning Commission had an obligation
to address these issues and failed to do so.
Given the criteria listed in the notice of hearing and comparing
that notice to the Planning Commission order, it is apparent that
the Commission failed to adequately address the listed criteria,
The following are examples of the shortcomings of the Planning
Commission order:
1. That the development meets all applicable ordinance requirements
of the City of Ashland, The Commission concluded that the
application satisfied Section 18.88 of the Ashland Code.
Section 18.88 does not contain all of the applicable ordinances of
the City of Ashland For example, it appears that Chapter 18.62 has
application as well. There is the potential that a large number of
Ashland Ordinances will require review prior to reaching a
conclusion that the application has met this requirement.
2. Applications are required to demonstrate that "key City
facilities can be provided". These facilities are identified as
sewer, water, paved access to and through the development,
electricity, urban storm drainage, police and fire protection and
adequate transportation.
The Planning Commission concluded that sewer and water are
available; concluded that the street to the development would be
paved; and, concluded that electrical service is available. The
Planning Commission order is silent regarding, storm sewer, police
protection, fire protection, and adequate transportation. Further,
the Commission failed to determine whether or not "the development
will cause a City facility to operate beyond capacity".
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3. The third criterion requires that natural features be identified
and be set aside. Of the natural features identified in the
Planning Commission order, only trees were of apparent concern to
the Commission ( Section 2.4, Planning Commission Order).
There are other features which require consideration by the City of
Ashland, such as, Wrights Creek. This is especially important when
reviewed with the forth criterion. There may be other significant
physical features on site which require consideration by the City.
4. The fourth criterion listed states:
"That the development of the land will not prevent
adjacent land from being developed for uses shown on the
Comprehensive Plan."
The primary concern with this particular criterion is that the
Planning Commission failed to make any conclusions of compliance or
findings that this criterion had been met. An obvious issue is that
phase 2, (lots 8, 9 and 10) is served by a "future 36 foot
dedicated way" which must cross Wrights Creek. In crossing Wrights
Creek, the identified dedicated way will consume a large portion of
the "woodland preserve" as shown on the submitted maps (see
criterion 3 above).
Further, the tentative plat, as approved by the Commission, would
leave that portion of the property outside the City jurisdiction
(lot 11) with questionable access. Without adequate and usable
access, the property cannot be developed.
5. Criterion 5, requiring maintenance of open space and the phased
construction of open space and common areas was not addressed by
the Commission in their adopted order. There was no determination
that this particular criterion was satisfied.
6. The last criterion listed requires a determination that the
density of the project is consistent with the underlying zoning.
The Planning Commission Order is silent on this criterion.
CONCLUSION.
Based on the above discussion there are two identified shortfalls
to the Planning Commission Order of approval. First, the Commission
failed to identify all of the criteria which may apply to this
application and yet they made a finding that "all applicable
ordinances of the City of Ashland" have been met. This is a
conclusory finding and not supported by the record.
Secondly, the findings made by the Commission do not adequately
address the criteria which were provided in the notice of hearing.
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In some cases the criteria were partially addressed. In other cases
the criterion were completely ignored.
FINDING.
Based on the above discussion and conclusions it is found that the
Planning Commission Order of approval for Planning Action # 96-094
is conclusory and is not supported by the record. In addition, the
Planing Commission failed to fully address the listed criteria.
Wi thout an adequate identification of applicable criteria and
evidence to support a land use decision, the decision of the
Planning Commission regarding Planning Action # 96-094 is reversed.
Submitted on be-half of the Westwood Neighbors and those
individuals identified herein.
The Richard Stevens Company
Richard Stevens
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We, the undersigned neighbors in theWestwood Street area, would like it to be noted for the
record that we are opposed to an LID in our neighborhood. We feel that it should be the
developer's responsibility to pay for the street, curbs, gutters & sidewalks which will provide
access to the subdivision at the end of Westwood Street
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF ASHLAND
Department of Public Works
. Engineering Division
.' DATE:
December 13, 1996
TO:
Honorable Mayor Catherine Golden and City Councilors
Susan Wilson Broad~s, P.E.,Director of Public Works/City Engineer ~
Public Hearing on Formation of the Orange A venue Local Improvement
District (L.I.D.)
FROM:
RE:
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council set a public hearing for the formation of an L.I.D. to
improve Orange Avenue between Laurel and Helman Streets. Recommended date for
the public hearing is January 21, 1997.
BACKGROUND
With the development of Ashland Audubon and Eastbrook Park Subdivisions, a majority
of residents. have signed in favor of an L.I.D. through pre-paving agreements.
Our first attempts to improve Orange Avenue date back to 1976. Petitions were again
circulated in 1978 and 1986, both without receiving majority consent. On July 3, 1990,
a public hearing was held to form a similar improvement district on Orange Avenue. The
action was brought to Council with 50.2% support based upon pre-paving agreements.
The street improvement resolution was not approved and Council directed staff to bring
the proposal back when a greater number of owners had signed in favor.
At this time a total of 60.42% of the front footage residents have signed in favor of the
improvement project.
NATURE OF IMPROVEMENT
Several neighborhood meetings have been held to determine the needs of the
neighborhood. A number of design options and costs were presented by engineering
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staff. A vote was taken by the residents and it was decided that a 22-foot wide street with
a sidewalk and parkrow on th'e north side would be desirable. It was understood that the
preferred design would offer no on street parking.
COST:
The total cost of the improvements is estimated at $87,274.98, which would be allocated
among the assessment district at $76.00 per frontage foot.
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Paul Nolte
Attach:
Resolution
Exhibit A
Vicinity Map
Improvement District Map
Estimated Costs Per Lot
Preliminary Improvement Plan
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR IMPROVEMENTS
TO ORANGE AVENUE CONSISTING OF CURBS, GUTTERS, STORM
DRAINS, PAVING & SIDEWALKS AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOllOWS:
SECTION 1. It is the intention of the Council, to undertake the improvement described
as follows: Improvements to Orange Avenue consisting of curbs, gutters, storm
drains, paving and sidewalks.
SECTION 2. The description of the boundaries of the local improvement district to be
assessed for this improvement is:
"All those lots fronting on Orange Avenue between Laurel Street and Helman
Street as depicted on the map attached to Exhibit A."
SECTION 3. The amount of the estimated cost of the improvement made by the city
engineer and the proposed allocation of the cost among the owners of the properties
to be specially benefitted is:
"Such improvements will be in accordance with costs estimated to be
$87,274.98, of which all will be paid by special assessments on benefited
properties. Costs will be allocated based on a frontage measure of
approximately $76.00 per front foot of each lat."
SECTION 4. The council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers, Ashland
Civic Center; 1175 East Main Street on January 21,1997 at 7:00 p.m., at which time
and place the owners of the benefited properties may appear or submit written
comments prior to or at the hearing as to why the improvement should not be
constructed or why the benefited properties should not be assessed in the manner
proposed.
SECTION 5. The city recorder is directed to seNe notice to the property owners by
publishing a notice of the public hearing once in the Daily Tidings, not less than 30
days prior to the hearing, and by mailing copies of the notice by first class mail to the
owners of each lot benefited by the proposed improvement as shown on the latest tax
and assessment roll. The notice shall be in the form of Exhibit "A" attached to this
resolution.
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This resolution was read by title only in accordance with Ashland Municipal Code
~2.04.090 duly PASSED and ADOPTED this
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EXHIBIT "A"
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City Council of the City of Ashland will meet on January 21, 1997 at 7 p.m. in the
" Council Chambers, 1175 East Main Street, to hold a public hearing to consider the
formation of a local improvement district as follows:
NATURE OF THE IMPROVEMENT: "To improve Orange Avenue between Laurel and
Helman Streets with paving, curbs, gutters, storm drains, and sidewalks."
'. ~ BENEFITED PROPERTY: "All those lots fronting on Orange Avenue between Laurel
-Street and Helman Street as depicted on the attached map."
.: ESTIMATED COST: 'The estimated cost of these improvements is $87,274.98, all of
'. which will be paid by special assessments on benefited properties. Costs will be
. ~:. allocated based on a frontage measure of approximately $76.00 per front foot of each
.". lot." The specific proposed assessment for each lot is contained on the attached
exhibit.
Additional information regarding the proposed improvement or method of assessment
may be obtained at the Engineering Division, 27'h North Main, Ashland, OR, phone
number 488-5347, weekdays during the hours of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
All affected property owners may appear at the hearing or submit written comments
prior to or at the hearing, as to why the streets should not be improved or why the
benefited properties should not be assessed in the manner proposed. If two-thirds of
the property owners to be benefitted object to the improvement, the improvement will
be suspended for six months.
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PUBLIC WORK DEPARTMENT
ENGINEERING DIVISION
Orange Avenue Improvement
Estimated Costs Per Lot
(WITHOUT parking bays)
Revised 11/20/96
Map & Tax Frontage Estimated Cost Credit (1) Total
Lot Cost/Foot
4CB 400 86.470' $76.00 $6,571. 72 ($169.48) $6,402.24
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4CB 500 68.000' $76.00 $5,168.00 ($133.28) $5,034.72
4CB 600 75.835' $76.00 $5,763.46 ($148.64) $5,614.82
4CB 619 65.580' $76.00 $4,984.08 ($128.54) $4,855.54
4CB 620 62.070' $76.00 $4,717.32 ($121. 66) $4,595.66
4CB 707 72.160' $76.00 $5,484.16 ($141.43) $5,342.73
4CB 708 64.050' $76.00 $4,867.80 ($125.54) $4,742.26
4CB 709 54.080' $76.00 $4,110.08 ($106.00) $4,004.08
4CB 5400 59.000' $76.00 $4,484.00 ($115.64) $4,368.36
4CB 5401 91.000 $76.00 $6,916.00 ($178.36) $6,737.64
4CB 5500 75.050' $76.00 $5,703.80 ($147.10) $5,556.70
4CB 5501 75.060' $76.00 $5,704.56 ($147.12) $5,557.44
4CB 5600 110.000' $76.00 $8,360.00 ($215.60) $8,144.40
4CB 5700 90.000' $76.00 $6,840.00 ($176.40) $6,663.60
4CB 5800 100.000' $76.00 $7,600.00 ($196.00) $7,404.00
GRAND 1,148.355 $87,274.98 ($2,250.79) $85,024.19
TOTALS
(1) Credit for Sidewalk Construction: 25%
Sidewalk Cost: $1.96 per frontage foot if approved by council
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ORANGE AVENUE
PROPOSED L.I.D. COMPOSITION
REVISED II/20/96
No. Map & Tax Frontage Pre-paving Name & Address
Lot No. Agreement
I 4CB TL 400 86.47' No Tracey W. McCullough
101 Orange Ave.
ASHLAND OR 97520
2 4CB TL 500 68.00' No Richard Katz
125 Orange Ave.
ASHLAND OR 97520
3 4CB TL 600 75.835' Yes Kathleen Stasny
133 Orange Ave.
ASHLAND OR 97520
4 4CB TL 619 65.58' Yes Jeff Gossett
. 359 Kearney St.
ASHLAND OR 97520
5 4CB TL 620 62.07' Yes Jeff Gossett
359 Kearney St.
ASHLAND OR 97520
6 4CB TL 707 72.16' Yes Barbara Underwood
(1) 408 Laurel St.
ASHLAND OR 97520
7 4CB TL 708 64.05' Yes Diane Chung
191 Orange Ave.
ASHLAND OR 97520
8 4CB TL 709 54.08 Yes Fred Cox
918 Morton St.
ASHLAND OR 97520
9 4CB TL 5400 59.00 Yes Jennifer Hall
192 Orange Ave.
ASHLAND OR 97520
10 4CB TL 5401 91.00 Yes Stephen/Ellen Read
398 Laurel St.
ASHLAND OR 97520
11 4CB TL 5500 75.05 Yes Kenneth/Berit Larson
176 Orange
ASHLAND OR 97520
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Yes
Robert/Marjorie McCoy
160 Orange Ave.
ASHLAND OR 97520 .
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Kenneth/Pamela Wallace
152 Orange Ave.
ASHLAND OR 97520
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Kindler Stout, Trustee
130 Orange Ave.
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James/Helen Dean
395 Helman St.
ASHLAND OR 97520
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF ASHLAND
Adminlstfation
.DATE:
December 11, 1996
FROM:
Honorable Mayor and C7.Y. ,f~CII
Brian L. AlmqUll~ A~ri;I~{~t'iator; Ken Mickelsen,. Difector of
Parks & Recrear~ny ,
TO:
RE:
Alternatives of Watef Supply at Oak Knoll
At the November 6 Council Meeting the staff was directed to request that the
Department of Water Resources renotice the preliminary approval of the well permit
application submitted by the City of Ashland on behalf of the Oak Knoll Homeowners
Association and the Parks and Recreation Commission. In addition, local geologist Tom
Ferrero volunteered to provide the council with a report on the feasibility of the proposed
well, and its effect, if any, on other wells in the vicinity. One council member also asked
that the staff investigate alternatives to the proposed well.
The Department of Water resources granted our request and extended the
comment period to January 9. We also received the report from Mr. Ferrero, whose
findings can be summarized as follows:
1. There is a greater possibility of the proposed well producing 10 GPM rather
than the 75 GPM requested in the permit.
2. There is a possibility that the well could produce over 50 GPM, since there
. are other high productivity wells in the area.
3. A well of 10 GPM is not likely to affect neighboring wells, but the possibility
of an effect increases with wen productivity. .
4. Bucking the odds and successfully drilling a high productivity well, comes
with the risk of impacting neighboring wells, or at least becoming the target
for blame when neighbors have well problems, no matter what the real
cause.
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As to alternatives to the well, there are really only two; domestic treated water, or
securing water from TID outside of the regular irrigation season:
A. City Domestic Water: In the past two years the Parks Department has used
189,090 and 192,575 cubic feet, respectfully, for irrigating the course after the TID
irrigation season. The cost for each year was $2,496 and $2,542, respectfully. The more
important question is - Would the Council provide domestic water for irrigation in a
drought year?
B. TID Post-Irrigation Season Water: In following up on this suggestion, I asked
TID manager Hollie Cannon if this was feasible. The answer is yes, with the following
stipulations:
(a) That the contract for 795 acre feet is renewed (this is currently under
negotiation);
(b) That the City's allotment was converted to an M & I supply (changing
water for agricultural to non-agricultural M & I, increases the cost of
the water from $34 per acre foot to approximately $90 per acre foot.
Thus, the cost of the water would be approximately $400-$500;
(c) That the City had water left in its allotment (this might not be the
case in a drought year);
(d) That the City would be responsible for the delivery problems, i.e.,
ditch maintenance all the way to the Greensprings Power Plant, ditch
walkers, etc. (In 1994 the City got a court order for TID to deliver
water to the City for domestic use. The City reimbursed TfD around
$5,000 for these extra-ordinary costs).
Our estimate for the delivery of TID after the close of the irrigation season would
be in the range of $5,000 to $6,000, assuming irrigation demands for the six weeks after
the close of the regular season.
Summary:
With the support of the Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission, Parks and
Recreation Department staff has worked with City staff to apply for the well permit. There
are two reasons that the decision was made to apply for a well permit:
Primarily, the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff and City staff believe that
it is extremely important that a good, reliable water source be available for the golf course
to protect the City's multi-million dollar investment in the course. Secondarily, if feasible,
the water level in the irrigation pond could be maintained at a more regular level
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throughout the year which would assist the neighbors in the Oak Knoll Meadows sub-
division. We believe that a well may address both these concerns.
When asked whether or not well water is vital to the operation of the course,
Director Mickelsen indicates that it is not; the course does not now have a well. As it has
done in the past, even during drought years, the course will survive without a well as long
as the City is willing to provide sufficient potable water.
However, in the opinion of the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff, a well
could provide substantial benefit to the course and to the community by alleviating all or
some of the need for City potable water during drought years. As a positive by-product,
it would also assist the neighbors in the sub-division by improving the appearance of the
irrigation pond. .
The establishment of a well which would produce sufficient gallons per minute (a
minimum of 25 GPM), would provide the reliable water source necessary to protect the
course when T1D is not available in the early spring and fall. Secondarily, it would enable
the course to be maintained at a higher quality, which is very important as competition
among golf courses has increased substantially over the last few years. Compared to five
years ago when there was a limited number of public golf courses in the valley, today
golfers have many more choices. In order to attract and retain business for the course,
it must be green and well maintained. In addition, using well water would reduce the cost
of operation of the course because it would not be necessary to purchase City water.
Attachment: Ferrero report
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FERRERO GEOLOGIC
760 Oak St. Ashland OR 97520 (541)488-2452
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To: City of Ashland
Mayor and City CouncillParks Department
Ashland, Oregon, 97520
Date: 10/17/96
Subject: Geohydrologic conditions, vicinity of proposed City of Ashland wel1 to supplement Oak
Knoll Golf Course irrigation pond
Introduction
I have completed a geohydrologic study of the vicinity of the proposed wel1. The data that I
evaluated included wel1logs from 1993 and before, and various geologic and hydrologic
publications. The area is within the limits of a larger study that I completed in 1993 related to a
wel1 on the proposed Clear Springs Resort property. Since the well permitting process for C1f'ar
Springs is ongoing, proprietary Clear Springs data is not included m this report. The well logs
and publications from which the data for this study were compiled are part of the public record.
The attached map shows the site in relation to roads and geohydrologic map units.. The dot
patterned zones are areas where initial driller wel1 productivity estimates are 10 gallons per
minute or less. Actual long term productivity is generally less than driller estimates, especially in
the range from 0 to 10 gallons per minute. The unpatterned zones are areas where initial driller
. well productivity estimates are 10 to 50 gallons per minute. Only wells with anomalous
productivity estimates (above or below of the range defined for the unit) are plotted individual1y.
Findings
Compilation of well log data from 61 wel1s located within a 3/4 mile radius of the proposed well
site (asof1993), yielded the following facts_
>There are 28 wells with initial driller well productivity estimates of less than or equal to
10 gallons per minute, 15 wells less than or equal to 5 gpm and 9 wells less than or equal
to 1 gpm.
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Engineering Geology. Geohydrology, Environmental
Geology and Mining Geology Since 1983
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FERRERO GEOLOGIC
760 Oak St. Ashland OR 97520 (541)488-2452
> 13 wells have been deepened. Average total well depths before and after deepening are
190 and 366 feet. Average driller productivity estimates for the original well and the
deepened well are 6.8 and 9.4 gallons per minute. In four cases, the deepened well
productivity estimates were less than for the original wells.
>There are 42 wells within 1/2 mile of the proposed well site.
>There is one well within 1/4 'mile of the proposed well site (that one deepened twice to
301 and 642 feet deep, producing 2.75 gpm).
Conclusions and Recommendations
The proposed well site is located northwest of Tolman Creek, and the Tolman Creek Fault.
Based on well log data, the proposed well site is within a geohydrologic corridor along the
northwest side of the Tolman Creek Fault that is characterized by interlayered mudstone and
sandstone aquifers; and wells with low productivity. A significant number of well productivity
decreases in the corridor have lead to the need for well deepening. The decreases most likely are
related to the increase in well density over the years, and to some extent related to the long
drought of the middle and late 1980s and early 1990s. The Tolman Creek Fault separates the low
productivity corridor on the northwest from a high productivity, fractured sandstone aquifer
adjacent to the fault on the southeast (see the anomalous wells in that area of the map).
Since there are no wells adjacent to the proposed well site (within the city limits), there is.a data
gap between the 9 well, <10 gpm area southwest of the proposed well site and the 12 well, <10
gpm area northeast of the site. However, the available logs of wells that are as close as 1/4 mile
and up to 3/4 mile away strongly indicate that the Iqw productivity corridor is continuous across
the proposed well vicinity. The dashed lines connecting the two <10 gpm areas on the map
indicate the projection of that continuity.
If my erojection is correct,.it is likely that the proposed well will produce less than 10 gallons per
minute, and that productivity will possibly decrease with drought and mterference if and when
additional nearby wells are drilled_ The original pennit application projected 0_949 cubic feet per
. second (425 gallons per minute) from the well, and the modified permit application projects 0 167
cubic feet per second (75 gallons per minute). The fornler exceeds the productivity of any well
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Engineering Geology. Geohydrology, Environmental
Geology and Mining G~ology Since 1983
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FERRERO GEOLOGIC
760 Oak St. Ashland OR 97520 (541)488-2452
that I am aware of in the vicinity. The latter exceeds the productivity of the vast majority of wells
in the vicinity, and is many times the productivity that I would expect given geohydrologic data.
Will the well still be worth drilling with such a significantly lower productivity than projected?
Will 10 gallons per minute maintain the pond level and provide irrigation water as hoped? If75
gallons per minute are needed, it seems unlikely.
The positive aspect of a low productivity well is that it is much less likely to effect neighboring
wells. Obviously, the extent of the depression of the vicinity water table will be significantly less
at 10 gallons per minute than at 425 or 75 gallons per minute. Since the closest well is 1,000 to
1,200 feet away from the proposed well site, it is unlikely that a.low productivity well will impact
other wells. At 425 or 75 gallons per minute, there is a real potential for impact on wells between
1/4 and 1/2 mile away, given the vicinity geohydrologic conditions.
There is the possibility that the well will produce 50 or more gallons per minute. The anomalous
wells on the map prove that there are isolated high productivity wells within low productivity well
clusters. This is typical of bedrock fault and fracture hosted aquifers - sometimes referred to as
compartmentalized aquifers - as opposed to continuous, alluvial valley aquifers, like those found
in the WillametteValley, eastern Oregon~ etc. However, the odds are against a high productivity
well.
The actual minimum, adequate well productivity for the intended water use should be calculated
based on pond volume, percolation and evaporation rate estimates, and irrigation needs. If that .
number is significantly greater than 10 gallons per minute, it is unlikely that it will be worth the
cost to drill a well. Bucking the odds and successfully drilling a high productivity well comes with
the real risk of eventually negatively impacting neighbor wells, or at least becoming a target, for
blame when neighbor wells have problems, no matter what the cause.
Please contact me if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
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Engineering Geology. Geohydrology. Environmental
Geology and Mining Geology Since 1983
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councillors
City of Ashland
FROM:
Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission
DATE:
December 9, 1996
SUBJECT:
Oak Knoll Golf Course well permit
The Commission believes that establishing a well at Oak Knoll Golf Course wo~ld greatly
benefit the course and would also be of overall benefit to the. community for the following
reasons :
First, if a well is established which can supply a sufficient number of gallons per minute it
would then be a reliable source of water when TID is not available.
Second, a well would provide the additional water necessary to better maintain the course.
Because competition among local golf courses in the area has become very acute in recent years,
a course must be able to set high maintenance standards to remain competitive.
Third, the ability to use well water would significantly reduce the cost of operation of the course
if potable City water did not need to be purchased in the spring and fall. Particularly during
drought years, the Commission believes it would be in the best interest of both the golf course
and the community as a whole to be able to avoid using potable City water.
In addition, a well could solve the problem for our neighbors in the Oak Meadows sub-division
in that it would allow for a more consistent water level in the pond.
The Commission is aware that at an October meeting the Council decided to ask the Oregon
Water Resources Department to extend the protest period for an additional 45 days as long as
it would not adversely affect the status of the well permit process and has also reviewed the
proposed final order by the Water Resources Department. In reviewing the final order,
Commissioners noted that the permit would allow only 0.167 cubic feet per second that the well
could only be used between March 1 and October 31. If the state grants the well permit, the
well will be a seasonal well, not a year round well. This type of well would ideally serve the
needs of the course as listed above.
In normal years, the Department anticipates that well water would be used in the late spring
when there are not good spring rains until TID water is available. In the fall, the well would
be used between the time TID shuts off until there is sufficient fall rain. The Commission
would estimate that the well would be in use for two to three months a year; not the full seven
months that the permit would allow.
Taking into consideration the parameters of the final order as stated by the Water Resources
Department, the report made by Ferrero Geologic, and the anticipated usage by the golf course,
the Commission recommends that the Council choose to allow the state regulated permit process
to move forward. When the Water Resources Department has completed its process and if a
permit is issued, the Commission will then study and determine whether or not. it would be cost
effective to proceed with the drilling of a well.
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CLA YTON CREEK WATER ASSOCIA nON
P.O. BOX 3421
ASHLAND, OREGON 97520
December 9, 1996
Mayor Cathy Golden and City Councilors
c/o Ashland City Recorder
20 E. Main Street
Ashland, Oregon 97520
RE: PROPOSED WELL AT THE OAK KNOLL GOLF COURSE
Dear Mayor and City Councilors;
The Clayton Creek Water Association is a private non-profit water association that is
owned and operated by the property owners located in the Clayton Creek Subdivision on
Reiten Drive and Mobile Drive. Our association owns and manages our water system
which relies solely upon well water to provide domestic water service to 59 lots within
our subdivision.
We recently became infonned about the proposal to drill new wells to serve the Oak
Knoll Golf Course. It is our understanding that the City has not yet made a decision on
this matter. Our association is concerned that any new commercial wells drilled in the
vicinity of our subdivision could have an impact on the underground water table which
may affect the quantity and quality of the water we currently rely on as our only water
source.
To this end, we would be opposed to any new commercial wells drilled in this area
without the assurance that the new wells would not affect our water source. We would
request that you deny any request for a commercial well in this area.
We would appreciate your cooperation by placing the Clayton Creek Water Association
on your mailing list for this and future hearings regarding new commercial wells within
our area.
Sincerely,
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Denis L. Murray
President
cc: Clayton Creek Water Association, Board of Directors
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December 11, 1996
The Honorable Catherine Golden
Ashland City Council Members
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Mayor Golden and Council Members:
As I indicated in my letter of December 3, 1996 and during the "Public Forum," you have re-
ceived a copy of your consultant's report on the feasibility of drilling a proposed well for irriga-
tion of the Oak Knoll Golf Course. Mr. Ferrero's report concludes that based upon his analysis
of well log data and other information available to him, the proposed well is not likely to meet
the needs of the City. Well yields in the immediate area are significantly less than the 75 gpm
required and are less than 10 gpm. Mr. Ferrero's conclusion is that even if a high producing well
were drilled, there is the distinct possibility of interference and/or overdraft which is likely to
negatively impact the citizens and further exacerbate the groundwater problems of the area.
Please re-consider the affect of competing with your neighbors outside the city for a very limited
resource upon which we are all totally dependent.
Also please consider the expense of drilling a well that does not meet your needs or results in
future problems for you and your citizens.
I respectfully request that you withdraw your application for a well for irrigation of the Oak
Knoll Golf Course and work with the group of homeowners to mitigate their concerns about the
visual impacts of draw down of the irrigation pond upon them.
I have provided you with the well logs of the area together with other data that corroborates and
expands the information in the report from your consultant, Mr. Ferrero.
The deadline for filing on the re-noticed Proposed Final Order is now January 3, 1997. It can be
re-noticed again at your request prior to that date.
As I indicated previously, I appreciate your cooperation in this matter. I also reiterate what 1
stated previously that I am not threatening or coercing the city with filing a contested case on
the matter. I have asked and received a most courteous and thoughtful response from the Coun-
cil, and I am most appreciative.
Thank you for considering my request. I would appreciate a favorable response by electing to
withdraw the Oak Knoll Well Application or to delay the matter again if there is additional
information you require to reach a decision.
Most sincerely,
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Chris N. Skrepetos
4424 Hwy 66
Ashland, OR 97520
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A REQUEST
TO THE ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL TO WITHDRAW ITS
APPLICATION FOR A WELL FOR WATERING THE
OAK KNOLL GOLF COURSE
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BACKGROUND
The city of Ashland owns and operates the Oak Knoll Golf Course.
The city has a water right to irrigate the golf course during the
irrigation season from the Talent Irrigation District (TID). The
area irrigated consists of 75.89 acres which make up the golf
course.
Our understanding is that TID delivers the water continuously to
the golf course during the irrigation season. The golf course
stores the water in a pond that is on private property from which
they pump the water. The water is available on demand. A home-
owners group consisting of nine homes owns the land upon which
the pond resides. However, the city owns the water delivered
thereto. In addition, water is available during the non irriga-
tion season from the municipal supply and has been used.histori-
cally for irrigating the golf course.
APPLICATION
On September 13, 1994 the City filed for an application to appro-
priate groundwater for the golf course at a rate of 0.949 CFS for
supplemental irrigation and recreation.
On May 30, 1996, the Oregon Water Resources Department, hereafter
OWRD, notified the applicant of its Initial Review that deter-
mined that the use requested (0.949 CFS) was not likely to be
available.
Applicants then amended their application and reduced the amount
requested to 0.167 CFS. OWRD issued its Proposed Final Order on
September 17, 1996, with conditions, to approve the application.
At the request of the applicant, the Proposed Final Order was re-
noticed on November 20, 1996. The protest period expires January
3, 1997.
STANDING
Pursuant to the provisions of ORS 537.621(7), I am prepared to
submit a protest against the Proposed Final Order on Application
G-13824 and to request that a contested case hearing be held
based upon the following information.
I have previously submitted detailed testimony calling the De-
partment's attention to the groundwater problems in the area of
the proposed use and in the surrounding area. As one of a number
of homeowners and property owners in the area, I believe the pro-
posed use will be detrimental to my own interests as well as to
those of other property owners in the area. The proposed use as
detailed in the Proposed Final Order is very likely to impair and
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. be detrimental to all homeowners in the area by depletion of the
resource (groundwater).
IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED USE: ECONOMIC
A source. of an adequate water supply is clearly a most important
factor in determining the adequacy of a homesite for on going
use. Because our area (the south Ashland area) is in a document-
ed state of overdraft, appropriation of the groundwater resources
in the quantities indicated in this application (108,000 gpd) and
during the periods requested (low water and drought years), the
property owners' water supplies of the area are very likely to be
affected:
1. The values of our properties are directly affected by the
availability of an adequate supply of water.
2. Financing for sale of properties is tied directly to the
availability of an adequate water supply. Currently lending
institutions require a minimum of 5 gpm for house loans. As
detailed elsewhere, many properties served by the Tolman Creek,
Clayton Creek and Neil Creek basins do not have even these mini-
mum amounts of water available. (See well log data) .
3. As significant portions of our area are in agricultural use,
even minimal quantities of water are in short supply for watering
of livestock. (See details below, Eaton letter, Exhibit A) .
All of the above factors are clearly detrimental to the economic
well being of myself and other property owners of our area. In
addition, there are health and safety issues relating to adequacy
of water for effective sewage disposal via septic tank and drain
field systems and for fire protection including our personal
safety.
The foregoing impair our ability to enjoy our property and to
maintain it. As we document elsewhere, homeowners of the area
have been forced to incur additional expense to deepen existing
wells, dig new wells and to haul water.
HYDROGEOLOGY OF THE AREA
The nature of the geology of the area indicates that groundwater
is a precious commodity in the area for those of us who are
totally dependent upon it for our existence.
A. Availability of Groundwater in Jackson County and in the
Area of the Proposed Oak Knoll Well
Groundwater is a limited resource in Jackson county. In a docu-
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ment dated January 20, 1989 the Water Policy Review Board of
Oregon referring to the Bear Creek Basin states:
"19. There is only l~ited ground water potential in
the Bear Creek Basin." (Emphasis added) .
Hydrogeologic data from the area of the Oak Knoll Golf Course
well site indicates the extent and limitations of the resource
(groundwater) and have been determined by the City's own study
prepared by Mr. Ferrero.
Because of the quantities of water usage and the periods of usage
that are projected for this well, it is prudent to consider the
potential impact to the surrounding properties by resource deple-
tion and its consequences both immediate and in the long term.
A variety of expert testimony is available that addresses the
issue of groundwater availability in the area of the pr9Posed
well site. This includes testimony from land use hearings on
adjacent lands, from Oregon Department of Water Resources (OWRD)
personnel, including the Director, Martha Pagel, from the U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS) and from private professionals in the
area of hydrogeology. All of the professionals identify that the
southern end of the valley has a history of groundwater problems.
The evidence indicates that a number of wells have gone dry and
that only low yields are available from other wells. In short,
the area is in a state of "over draft." We present below ex-
cerpts of relevant letters from the professionals. (The appendix
contains the entire documents) .
Douglas Woodcock, a hydrogeologist from the Water Resources
Department, has examined the Corp Ranch Road area a short dis-
tance from the proposed well site. Mr. Woodcock's conclusion
regarding this area are applicable to the present site because of
its proximity and geology. (See below and Exhibit B) .
Mr. Woodcock summarized his findings in a letter dated August 6,
1990 to Roberta Jortner in the Water Resources planning section.
Mr. Woodcock states:
"I found that water levels in the area were typically
30 feet below the levels recorded on the well reports.
This drop is too severe to be attributed to low pre-
cipitation."
Mr. Woodcock went on to say:
"My investigation has indicated that ground water near
Corp Ranch Road is a limited resource, due to the
aquifer material and geologic structure of the area
and the county should consider this when planning for
future development in the area."
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The following statement by Mr. Woodcock also provides insight
into the applicability of his findings in the Corp Ranch Road
area to the proposed well site by indicating:
"As the aquifer materials of the Corp Ranch Road area
extend the full length of Bear Creek Valley and
beyond, it is suspected that other locations in this
valley may be experiencing ground water problems as
well." (Emphasis added).
Regarding the hydrogeology, Mr. Woodcock identifies that:
"The wells in the Corp Ranch Rd area are developed in
the marine sedimentary rocks of the Hornbrook Forma-
tion and in the overlying, non-marine sedimentary
rocks of the Payne Cliffs Formation. The upper por-
tion of the Hornbrook Fm is comprised of claystone and
siltstone with some interbeds of fine sandstone. The
Payne Cliff Fm is generally comprised of sandstone
with lenses of pebble conglomerate.
In the Corp Ranch Rd area, as in other areas in Bear
Cr Valley, numerous igneous rocks, forming dikes and
sills, have intruded the sedimentary rocks locally.
These volcanic rocks are very dense and may impede
ground water flow through the aquifers into which they
have intruded."
Mr. Woodcock went on to say:
"The fracturing and the intrusions have resulted in
the strata being broken up, or 'compartmentalized; the
fractured strata that allows water to readily flow
through the system are bounded by areas with a low
degree of fracturing and/or bounded by the intrusive
dikes. This results in an unpredictable and generally
poor flow system with a low capacity to store water.
The depletion of ground water in the area is caused
exclusively by domestic use with small lawn and garden
watering. There are no major irrigators or industry
in the Corp Ranch Rd area." (Emphasis added).
In referring to the availability of water and the ability of the
wells in the two formations to recharge, Mr. Woodcock states:
"Recharge to wells in the claystone appears to be
extremely slow..."
"Recharge to the wells developed in the sandstone is
more rapid than the claystone and the wells are more
likely to recover prior to additional use. Despite
this, static water level measurements taken from these
wells indicate that water levels are down 30 ft from
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predevelopment levels. This indicates that the aquif-
er is being overdrafted and aquifer storage (not well
storage) is being depleted." (Emphasis added).
Regarding the density of development in the area, Mr. Woodcock
reports that:
"Corp Ranch Rd is developed to less than 50% of its
allowable density of one home per 10 acres. Despite
this rural development, indications at this time are
that portions of the ground water system are out of
equilibrium. That is, there is more water leaving the
system (discharge) than is entering the system (re-
charge). This is evidenced by the water level de-
clines in the area." (Emphasis added).
Again the following statement by Mr. Woodcock suggests that the
geology of the immediate Corp Ranch Rd area is similar,. if not
identical, to the proposed well site.
"The sed~entary rock units found in the Corp Ranch Rd
area extend the full length of Bear Cr Valley, as do
the volcanic intrusive rocks. It is possible that
ground water problems similar to those in the Corp
Ranch Road area occur elsewhere in the valley. These
areas will only become known as further development
and/or monitoring takes place." (Emphasis added).
Although the foregoing was written in 1990, the problems alluded
to continue and are even more severe today as additional develop-
ment has occurred, second and third wells have been dug on the
same property, and other wells have had to be deepened. Mr.
Woodcock's monitoring of the Neilsen and Kirkpatrick wells shows
the continued decline in the static water levels (overdraft).
(Exhibits C and D). Particularly noteworthy is the fact that
although yearly recharge occurs (peaks), the overall trend is
declining (peaks or valleys of each year). Two successive good
water Years (95 and 96) appear to have resulted in considerable
recharge. However, note the precipitous rate of decline during
July through November of 1996. (Exhibit C). Noteworthy is the
fact that the Nielsen graph does not show appreciable recharge
until two successive years of above average rainfall occur, i.e.,
1995 at 24.77" and 1996 at 26.3." (Exhibit C) .
OWRD's director's letter to Jackson County summarizes and draws
upon the foregoing information and references our specific area
(I-O). Particularly relevant is the following paragraph from her
letter:
"Problems of groundwater level decline or well
interference can result in restrictive regulatory ac-
tions by WRD. Regulation of well interference is gener-
ally limited to the interfering wells. When groundwater
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decline occurs, regulations to stabilize or restore
water levels may be imposed over a large area, and
affect existing as well as future users. We prefer to
avoid such measures through appropriate land use con-
troIs. " (Exhibit E) .
Ms. Pagel is, of course, alluding to the possibility of designat-
ing our area as a "critical water area" although she refrains
from using the term because of its legal implications.
Leon Lahiere, a registered geologist for the environmental con-
sulting firm of Hart Crowser, Inc. examined well logs in a one
mile radius surrounding the area of the proposed resort in con-
junction with the Clear Springs application adjacent to the
proposed oak Knoll well site. He provides conformation of the
similarities in the general geology of the area and states:
"The wells in the area produce from the Payne Clitfs
and Hornbrook formations. The Payne Cliffs Formation
consists of sandstone with pebble conglomerate lenses,
and the Hornbrook Formation consists of fine-grained
material, generally marine claystone and siltstone
interbedded with fine-grained sandstone. Volcanic
sills and dikes have intruded the sedimentary rocks,
and the, region is characterized by numerous faults.
The ground water flow system appears to be fracture
dependent. The orientation and extent of the fracture
network cannot be predicted prior to drilling a well.
This is the primary reason there is a high variability
in the yield and depth of the area wells." (Exhibit
F) .
Mr. Lahiere's analysis in 1991 concluded that ground water pro-
duction in the area is highly variable as evidenced by the fact
that. .
"In a one-mile radius surrounding the area of the
proposed resort, at least 79 wells have been drilled
for domestic use at private homes. Of these 79 wells,
32, or 40%, do not produce more than five gpm. Twelve
wells are essentially dry, producing less than one
gpm. Nine wells provide more than 60 gpm, and only two
of these produce greater than 88 gpm."
Previous analysis by the U.S. Geological survey and published in
1972 is referred to by Mr. Lahiere:
"According to a USGS Report published in 1972, (Avail-
ability and Quality of Groundwater in the Ashland
Quadrangle, Jackson County, Oregon, HA-42l) the aver-
age production from wells pumping groundwater in the
section where the proposed resort is to be located is
6 gallons per minute (gpm). In the sections to the
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north and east, production is 8 gpm and 3 gpm, respec-
tively." (Emphasis added).
On the basis of his analysis of well logs as well as other infor-
mation available to him, Mr. Lahiere concluded that ground water
in the area is limited and undergoing depletion.
"The groundwater supply in this area has been.severely
reduced due to population growth and the accompanying
increasing water demand. In 1990, Douglas Woodcock, a
hydrogeologist with the Oregon Water Resources Depart-
ment noted that water table in the area has dropped
over 30 feet, indicating the groundwater in the area
is a limited resource and is being depleted. The
Water Resources Department has expressed concerns that
development of the Provost site, prior to conducting
extensive testing and long-term monitoring, will
adversely affect the area's groundwater supply. {See
WRD letter to Kerry Lay, Planning Director, Jackson
County, dated August l3, 1990)." (Emphasis added).
(Exhibit F).
Mr. Leonard Orzol, a hydrologist with the United States Depart-
ment of the Interior Geological Survey, in response to an inquiry
by a neighbor in the proposed resort area provided the following
information referring to the water levels for the monitoring
wells within Jackson County.
"These wells were measured by the United States Geo-
logical survey under a cooperative agreement with
Jackson County. These data are considered preliminary
and are subject to revision. Of the currently meas-
ured 39 wells in Jackson County, these preliminary
data suggest declines for 24 wells during the more
than 2 years of monitoring. Of the remaining wells,
data suggest water level increases in 5 wells; 10
wells remaining the same. Further study is needed to
determine the conditions that cause these changes
(proposed in the tasks of this [cooperative] study
between USGS and Jackson County, when fully funded)."
(Exhibit G).
Mr. Hicks, a privately employed hydrogeologist, referred to the
USGS wells being monitored in Jackson County and indicated that
the USGS wells # 42, 43 and 44 located about 1/2 mile south of
the project in the granitic rock do show a 4.6 foot per year drop
in water levels.
PROBLEMS IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA
It is against this background of information provided by profes-
sionals from both the Oregon Department of Water Resources and
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other independent sources that the problems and concerns of the
residents of the area must be examined. Examination of some of
these problems has enabled the professionals to reach certain
conclusions regarding the availability or supply of water. In
the general area of the proposed resort,hthe conclusion that has
been reached by these professionals is that the supply is being
depleted by "over draft."
The City's own consultant, Mr. Ferrero,reached the conclusion
that the proposed Oak Knoll well was not likely to exceed the
maximum yield of 10 gpm characteristic of the area based upon his
analysis, and there was the potential for interference with
existing or future wells in the area. (Exhibit H) .
Referring again to the' letter of August 6, 1990 to Roberta Jortn-
er, Mr. Woodcock clearly identifies the problem facing the resi-
dents of the area.
"There is no formula that guarantees an everlasting
supply of ground water for an area. There are methods
of testing the aquifer which will demonstrate acute
interference between wells and locate boundaries that
may exist, but there is no method to indicate that the
supply will last. All that can be expected is to
collect, the data that demonstrates aquifer character-
istics, observe existing conditions and trends, and
implement policies based on sound professional judg-
ment." (Emphasis added). (Exhibit B).
Well problems and concerns of the citizenry of the area have
provided important additional information that cannot be gleaned
from well logs alone. Examination of the ground water study map
prepared for the ,area reveals that on a number of properties,
wells are listed as being good producers, yet these wells have
either gone dry and new wells drilled or they have required
deepening or lowering of the pump due to the lowered static
level. Although some of these problems can be identified by
examination of well logs, a significant group of residents in the
area have been forced to embark upon very serious conservation
measures and curtailment of water usage in order to survive '
temporarily. This depletion does not appear in well logs and can
only be determined by interviewing potentially affected parties
and by long term monitoring of static water levels in the area.
Eventually, the marginal producers are pushed over the edge and
lose ,their wells and must try to obtain a new well. We say "try"
because the wells in the area appear to be going deeper without
significant increases in yields. We examine citizen comments
after considering the further input of professionals.
The conclusions reached by Mr. Ferrero, City's consultant, was
that the proposed well was not likely to exceed the maximum yield
of 10 gpm characteristic of the area and there was the potential
possibility for interference with existing or future wells in the
area.
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FERRERO STUDY ON CLEAR SPRINGS DESTINATION RESORT
OWRD has indicated in approving this application that they have
made use of data available from another water study made for an
,adjacent application, the Ferrero Study on Clear Springs Destina-
tion Resort.
For this reason, we have examined that report with respect to the
present City of Ashland's application. Mr. Ferrero has also
provided the City of Ashland an independent assessment of their
application based upon data available to him that is more site
specific for the Oak Knoll well. We discuss that information
below. (Exhibit H) .
We have examined the well logs used in the Ferrero Clear Springs
Study and have looked at and tabulated all data since tne Ferrero
Study. (Exhibit I). That study identified 391 wells in the
study area and used data from 307. We have examined all the well
logs ourselves and have identified an additional 42 wells drilled
in that study area. (Exhibit J). Our tabulation of Mr. Fer-
rero's data presented in his report actually indicates inclusion
of 331 logs in his appendix. These plus the additional logs for
wells dug since 1992-93 brings the total to 373.
We summarize the data in Table I below. The tabulations by
section appear in the appendix which is at the end of our report.
(Exhibits I and J) .
TABLE I
Summary of Well Yields of 38l Wells in the Area of the Proposed
Oak Knoll Well
Yield/gpm Dry" 1-4 5-10 11-15 16-20 21-24 26-35 36-50 >51
Number 53 83 73 28 24 20 31 25 44
of wells
, of 14.2 22.3 .19.6 7.5 6.4 5.4 8.3 6.7 11. 8
total
* Dry defined as 0.125 gpm and below. Yields >0.250 gpm reported as 1-4 gpm.
Inspection of this data indicates that approximately 14% of all
wells dug in our area are dry holes, and 22% have a yield of 1-4
gallons per minute. Thus 36.5% of the wells dug did not have
sufficient yields to qualify for financing mortgages at the time
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of drilling. This data is based upon data in the well logs
themselves and of course does not reflect the later history of
the wells. Experience indicates that yields from low producing
wells usually decline with usage,
The present adequacy of these wells can only be determined from
anecdotal testimony of the owners and evidence documenting new
wells or deepening.1 However, there is a volume of,evidence that
suggests that sufficient yields of wells have been lost that have
required digging new wells. We present this information below.
This is of particular relevance when the initial wells were in
the higher producing category.
We have not deemed it necessary to identify the exact location of
the new wells on a lot or parcel because we do not attempt to
plot the position or depth of the aquifer.
In assessing the area of recharge (Tolman Creek Basin) ~n the
Ferrero Clear Springs Study, we basically agree with the acreages
determined for the basin. We are for purposes of the present
discussion willing to accept the assumptions of the study with
respect to the various other parameters. However, there is a
very basic fundamental and obvious flaw with Mr. Ferrero's use of
average rainfall data to determine the amount of recharge to be
expected in the basins. (Exhibit K).
Use of average rainfall of 18 inches/year does not give a true
level of the recharge for both the proposed Clear Springs Resort
and the Oak Knoll well as that figure does not reflect what is
known about the area.
It is well known and documented that drought and low water years
occur with regularity in the region, and drought is a cyclic
phenomenon for our area.2
It is our position that engineering studies dictate that a worst
case scenario must be used in assessing the adequacy of parame-
ters to be used in reaching any conclusion on the quantities of
water expected to be available. Although the average rainfall
may be 18 inches, it is imperative to assess adequacy of the re-
source against the low water and drought years for which the use
is being requested. It is against this standard of low water and
drought years that adequacy must be determined. Therefore, the
values that must be used in determining adequacy of recharge are
the rainfalls occurring during these low water and drought years,
l. Homeowners are very reluctant to share the inadequacies of
their wells as the information comes back to haunt them when they
try to sell-their properties.
2. The Ferrero Study was not made during a low water or drought
year.
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such as 1991, 1992 and 1994. Values for 1992 were 12.47" and for
1994 10.51". (Values from City of Ashland, Sewage Treatment
Plant). It is also axiomatic that recharge lags and is not com-
plete in a single ye~r as is the c~se tor depletion. (Exhibit
C). This exhibit demonstrates this point. Note that during
1995 there was no significant recharge until the end of the water
year and a second year of above average rainfall occurred before
any significant recharge is evident.
Therefore based upon decreased rainfall, values are approximately
50% of the values used in the Ferrero calculations. Therefore
when adjustments are made in the basic assumption, rainfall,
there is insufficient recharge in the area to allow those quanti-
ties of water to be taken during the times for which the resource
is being requested (low water and drought years). This informa-
tion is relevant to the Oak Knoll well because the area is re-
charged by the Tolman Basin.
FERRERO STUDY OF PROPOSED OAK KNOLL WELL
Ferrero Geologic has also completed a geohydrologic study for the
City in the vicinity of the proposed well. As detailed in that
report, Mr. Ferrero concludes that "the proposed well site is
within a geohydrologic corridor along the northwest side of the
Tolman Creek Fault that is characterized by interlaced mudstone
and sandstone aquifers, and wells with low productivity."
(Exhibit H) .
The report has analyzed the well logs in the immediate area and
indicates that:
"If my projection is correct, it is likely that the
proposed well will produce less than lO gallons per
minute, and the productivity will possibly decrease with
drought and interference if and when additional wells
are drilled. The original permit application projected
0.949 cubic feet per second (425 gallons per minute)
from the well, and the modified permit application
projects 0.167 cubic feet per second (75 gallons per
minute). The former exceeds the productivity of any
well that I am aware of in the vicinity. The latter
exceeds the productivity of the vast majority of wells
in the vicinity, and is many times the productivity that
I would expect given geohydrologic data. will the well
still be worth drilling with such a significantly lower
productivity than projected? will 10 gallons per minute
maintain the pond level and provide irrigation water as
hoped? If 75 gallons per minute are needed, it seems
unlikely. "
The author of the study concludes:
"The actual minimum, adequate well productivity for the
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intended water use should be calculated based on pond
volume, percolation and evaporation rate estimates, and
irrigation needs. If that number is significantly
greater than 1'0 gallgns per minute, it is unJ..ikely that
it will be worth the cost to drill a well. Bucking the
odds and successfully drilling a high productivity well
comes with the real risk of eventually negatively im-
pacting neighbor wells, or at least becoming a target
for blame when neighbor wells have problems, no matter
what the cause."
The conclusions from Mr. Ferrero's study speak for themselves and
corroborate my concerns and those of the neighbors. As detailed
above, "There is a real risk of negatively impacting neighboring
wells."
I believe several of the council members indicated that they
wished to hear from the "professionals" on the matter. .Your own
consultant has indicated that my concerns and those of the other
neighbors are real.
RATE AND DUTY OF WATER
Under Oregon law, the amount of water used for irrigation under
the proposed right together with the amount secured from any
other right existing for the same lands, is limited to a diver-
sion of one-eightieth of one cubic foot per second (or its equiv-
alent) and 2.5 acre feet for each acre irrigated during the
irrigation season of each year.
Therefore, the City is not entitled to use groundwater in any
amount during the period when TID water is available and should
be precluded from any such use. Because the City has
historically used its municipal supply for irrigation purposes
during both the irrigation and the non irrigation season, it
should not now be allowed to appropriate groundwater for use when
the municipal supply is available.
TESTIMONY OF AREA RESIDENTS
Considerable testimony was presented to the Jackson County Board
of commissioners pertaining to ground water and its availability
in conjunction with land use hearings for the proposed Clear
Springs Destination Resort adjacent to the proposed Oak Knoll
well (See Ferrero map for distances). Although we do not believe
it necessary to detail all of the testimony, evidence and con-
cerns here, we are prepared to provide the Council appropriate
documentation should you wish to examine the "record" for this
development which contains this evidence. The proximity of the
proposed Oak Knoll well to the proposed resort makes the follow-
ing representative comments relevant.
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The following characterize some of the responses received by the
county from residents along and near to the northern boundary of
the proposed resort and in the area of the proposed Oak Knoll
well.
Mr. Terry Steinman in response to the county's hearing notice and
request for property owner comment responded:
"This area's water supply is a major concern. Not
enough water."
Linda M. Murphy of 288 Maywood Way provided the following
respect to well water following her notice by the county.
part of her response she stated:
"We are low on water already. Our water table is
precious to all of us homeowners already living out
here and we have great concern for the future. .
Emigrant Lake hasn't been this full in years. Will
be so lucky in the years to come or will the water.
table keep dropping? What will the people living
there do then? (Emphasis added) .
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From the minutes of the hearings provided by the county, Mrs.
Gail Silverman, a resident within a half mile, expressed concerns
regarding ground water and indicated that it was necessary for
her to drill a new well in 1988.
"Mrs. Gail Silverman, 90 Hillendale, said she lived
within a half mile radius of the proposed resort. She
said she was a business owner who stands to make money
from the resort, but she had serious reservations
about the domestic water supply. When she asked her
well driller if he thought the resort would affect her
water supply if wells were drilled there, he said yes,
probably. She has been there for l4 years, and six of
her closest neighbors have at least one of these
problems: sulfur, bacteriological contamination, not
enough water for yard and garden. She drilled a new
well in 1988 that produces 7 gpm and she is still
paying for it. She questioned what effect golf course
herbicides, fertilizers and sewage would have on the
water supply. If the resort is built and the wells
are drilled and she and/or her neighbors lose water,
what is their recourse? Resale of their houses would
also be impossible without a decent well. She said
water well tests would need to be conducted regularly
and they're expensive. She respectfully demanded that
there be more assurance that such a large project
would not affect the fragile balance of their water
system. What she stood to lose was the total livabil-
ity of her home as a place to live."
"Ms. Kupillas asked if she was aware there was a
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condition in the original application that it wouldn't
affect neighboring wells. Mrs. Silverman asked how
such a condition would be enforced or done over the
long term." (Emphasis added).
In response to his notice, Mr. Lou Morgan replied:
"There is many homes in this area that have marginal
wells now. There is no way that complex can pump
86,000 gals/day without drying up the wells for miles
around. The lawsuits will be plentiful if this hap-
pens.
P.S. We are having our well volume tested at this
time. II
since the foregoing proceedings, we are aware of at least one
additional well that has gone dry within l500 feet of the pro-
posed Oak Knoll well along Highway 66 near Crowson Road:
On the south and eastern boundary of the proposed resort proper-
ty, the testimony of Mr. Lane Bouman is of particular interest
because his property was once a part of the proposed resort site.
His property is located less than 500 feet south of the site and
lies west of Highway 66 and Neil Creek. Mr. Bouman states:
"since the 1950 ties four ,wells have been drilled on
this 2.5 acre parcel. Three of them were inadequate
and the fourth one, which was drilled more than 800
feet deep, tested. out at 5 gals./min. in 1989."
"You can be fairly sure that any well drilling on the
proposed resort site will not improve our well's
performance. If it does we'll be glad to pay for it.
Considering what is happening to the ground water in
this county it seems far more likely to me that our
well will be adversely affected and I am compelled to
oppose any development which jeopardizes the value of
our property." (Emphasis added).
My own property (Skrepetos) is adjacent to Mr. Bouman's, but to
the west. Over the years a well has gone dry and had to be deep-
ened and ultimately abandoned and a new well drilled. These
wells were at depths of over 300 feet. (391E24,TL 900)
Mary Eaton, a neighbor immediately across Highway 66 expressed
concerns regarding the possible effects of use of well water by
the City'S Oak Knoll well. A letter from her addressed to OWRD
is found in the appendix. (Exhibit A) .
On Mrs. Eaton's 5 acre property there have been at least four
wells; a dry hole at 680 feet drilled in 1989, a 2 gpm well at
593 feet also dug in 1989, a dry hole at a depth of 749 feet and
a fourth well at 300 feet. Although the initial yield was 20 gpm
, it decreased to 2.5 gpm
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The County's hearing record is replete with concerns for water,
such as the following from Edith Mattson. Mrs. Mattson stated:
"My lawn and pasture already dry up early and can only
get worse if the resort is built. Don't suggest that
I use well water, myself, for irrigation. My ,well
went dry in 1986 and another dug to the depth of 262
ft. to find a yield of 4.5 gal/min. Not exactly a
huge abundance. Please consider those of us who live
in the area and who'are crying out for your support."
(Emphasis added) .
The comments of Mr. Klaas van de Pol in effect summarize the
concerns of the citizens of the area. In his October 17, 1991
testimony, Mr. van de Pol, after qualifying and being accepted as
an expert witness, stated:
"At 261 Ryder Lane I draw water from a well (drill.
test data: 30 gpm, static level 60 feet, pump set at
l60 feet). The distance between my residence and the
Provost Ranch house is approximately one-half mile as
the crow flies, which explains my interest with regard
to the Provost project water consumption. My well has
been under some duress during the past 2 years (well
shavings) so that we try to. conserve water in various
ways." (Emphasis added).
In further testimony at the December 19, 1991 hearings on the
issue of using well water for the domestic supply for the pro-
posed Clear Springs Resort, Mr. van de Pol testified:
"Time and time again we have been assured by the
proponents that enough water is available from Dunn
Ditch...and that ground water from wells to be drilled
on the property will only be used in case of emergen-
cies. I feel strongly that the commissioners should
address this item if they decide to approve this
project."
"...Practically all of the Provost resort neighbors
are worried that commercial wells drilled on the
resort's property will have a negative effect on their
ground water supply. Because no matter what the well
drillers say, there is a large amount of uncertainty,
and our water situation even without the resort is
precarious."
Mr. Van de Pol lost his well in September of 1993 and was forced
to haul water to his home for several months before drilling a
new well. A copy of his letter addressed to the council summa-
rizes his experience and concerns and may be found in the appen-
dix. Noteworthy is that Mr. van de Pol's well was initially
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classified as a very good producer with an initial yield of 30
gpm in 1990, yet it went dry! (Exhibit L) .
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
The City of Ashland has made application to the Oregon Water
Resources Department for a permit for a well to appropriate 0.167
CFS of groundwater. The purpose of the well is the irrigation of
the Oak Knoll Golf Course and for keeping an irrigation pond full
for esthetic reasons for a group of nine homeowners who border
the pond.
There is substantial evidence based upon the City's own consult-
ant that the proposed well is unlikely to meet the above needs of
the City because of the low yields of wells in the area (less
than lO gpm). There is a real possibility that neighbors' wells
will be negatively impacted by any high producing well ~rilled by
the City. The City must identify the cost/benefit ration of
drilling a well that does not meet its needs.
There is substantial evidence that the professionals from OWRD
and other professionals from the private sector also identify
groundwater problems for the area in which the proposed Oak Knoll
well is located.
Neighbors in the area have provided evidence that there are
significant groundwater problems in the area as demonstrated by
low well yields, deepening of wells and digging new wells. This
evidence is corroborated by review of well logs for the area by
both Mr. Ferrero and myself.
Based upon the information available, there is a high probability
that the neighbors in the area of the proposed Oak Knoll well
will be negatively impacted by a 75 gpm well or any well that
approaches this volume.
As good neighbors, we ask the City to withdraw its application
for a well with which to irrigate a'golf course during low water
or drought years. This is the period when our own groundwater
resources are most negatively affected. It is inappropriate for
the City to utilize a documented limited resource, groundwater,
to irrigate a golf course when other sources of water are avail-
able to it.
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APPENDICES
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Ashland, Oregon
Oregon Water Resources Department
Commerce Building
158 12th Street. N.E,
Salem, Oregon 97310-0210
October 21, 1996
Re: Application /I G-13824
Dear Me ~~rK\" /
I wish to go on recad as opposing the proposed digging of a well to water the Oak
Knoll golf courae. I hope there can be a contested hearing and I am willing to
participate as a witness in any hearing.
I own property at 4399 Hwy. 66 and 4477 Hwy. 66. I also am presently carrying a
monthly lease for the property at 4485 Hwy. 66.
I have had extensive water problems connected with these three properties. When I
purchased the 4399 land in 1989. the current well was contaminated. I had one very
deep ay hole dug before getting a 2 gpm well, Later. I attempted to get another well.
as the first has low production, and succeeded in only getting two ay holes. The well
at the 4477 property started as 6 gpm when it was ail/ed before I bought the property.
Because it was not keeping up with the needs of a small family (two adults and one
child), I put in a storage tank.. It still does not produce enough and I have to haul water
in, Each year. we haul more water. The well on the 4485 property can only be used
for livestock. and at some limes of the year runs out 01 water after 40 minutes and must
be allowed to build up again.
I am concerned about the impact on my water which I depend on for people and
livestock., I do not believe that a well to be used for watering a golf course is justifiable
in an area of such extensive and imminent water shortages,
I appreciate your interest in this malter.
4399 Hwy. 66
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Mary W. gaton
4399 Hwy, 66
Ashland. OR 97520
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August 6, 1990
378-8456
To; Roberta Jortner, Planning Section
From: Douglas Woodcock, Ground Water/Hydrology Section
Subject: Ground Water Concerns near Ashland, Or
(File #89-4-S, 89-31-CUP)
On May 15,1990 the Ground Water Section received a phone call from Vera
Kirkpatrick of 10950 Corp Ranch Rd, Ashland. She slated that ground
water levels in the Corp Ranch Rd area were declining. She also slated her
concerns that a proposed 94 acre development, consisting of 10 lots, near
Corp Ranch Rd was going to compound the problem. She mailed a packet of
information to the section which included: water levels for the last five
years; a Jackson County Planning Staff Report for the proposed subdivision
in the area; well information; and other items. On May 29,1990, I met
with the landowners at the site and measured wells in the area.
Conclusions
I found that water levels in the area were typically 30 ft below the levels
recorded on the well reports. This drop is too severe to be attributed to
low precipitation alone.
My investigation has indicated that ground water near Corp Ranch Road is
a limited resource, due to the aquifer material and geologic structure of
the area, and the county should consider this when planning for future
development in the area.
As the aquifer materials of the Corp Ranch Road area extend the full
length of Bear Cr Valley and beyond, it is suspected that other locations in
this valley may be experiencing ground water problems as well.
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The wells in the Corp Ranch Rd'area are developed in the marine
sedimentary rocks of the Hornbrook Formation and in the overlying,
non-marine sedimentary rocks of the Payne Cliffs Formation. The upper
portion of the Hornbrook Fm is comprised of claystone and siltstone with
some interbeds of fine sandstone. The Payne Cliff Fm is generally
comprised of sandstone with lenses of pebble conglomerate.
The strata in this area dip to the northeast from 20 to 40 degrees.
Numerous faults in these units offset and rotate the strata. As a result,
the degree to which the strata dip vary considerably in short distances.
In the Corp Ranch Rd area, as in other areas in Bear Cr Valley, numerous
igneous rocks. forming dikes and sills, have intruded the sedimentary
rocks locally. These volcanic rocks are very dense and may impede ground
water flow through the aquifers into which they have intruded.
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that the water is not confined to intergranualar pore spaces in the
stratum, but is contained in the minute fractures of the rock. These
fractures are commonly of random orientation and not evenly distributed
throughout the rock units. This is the primary reason there is such a high
degree of variability in both depth of the wells (150 to 560 ft) and yield
of the wells (0 to 75 gpm) in Corp Ranch Rd area.
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The fracturing and the intrusions have resulted in the strata being broken
up, or "compartmentalized"; the fractured strata that allows water to
readily flow through the system are bounded by areas with a low degree of
fracturing and/or bounded by the intrusive dikes. This results in an
unpredictable and generally poor flow system with a low capacity to store
water.
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sandstone of the Payne Cliffs Fm. When water-bearing fractures are not
encountered in the sandstone, drilling will continue into the underlying
Hornbrook claystone. Yields from this lower unit are typically 10w,Iess
than 5 gpm.
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Recharge to wells developed in the claystone appears to be extremely
. slow and well use inevitably occurs prior to the well recovering from
previous uses. This results in a repeated lowering of the water level and a
reduction of water in storage within the borehole of the well (one well
with a recorded static water level of 60 ft was measured at 250 ft below
land surface and was recovering at a rate of 0.1 W10 minutes. The
landowners stated that the well had been oft for several hours and water
use had been minimal that day). Because these low producing wells rely on
storage in the well, this severely limits the amount of water available for
use and landowners must use their wells with prudence.
Recharge to the wells developed in the sandstone is more rapid than the
claystone and the wells are more likely to recover prior to additional use. .
Despite this, static water level measurements taken from these wells
indicate that water levels are down 30 ft from predevelopment levels.
This indicates that the aquifer is being overdrafted and aquifer storage
(not well storage) is being depleted:
The depletion of ground water in the area is caused exclusively by
domestic use with smaJllawn and garden watering. There are no major
irrigators Qr industry in the Corp Ranch .Ad area.
Concerns
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Corp Ranch Rd is developed to less than 50% of its allowable density of
one home per 10 acres. Despite this rural development, indications at this
time are that portions of the ground water system are out of equilibrium.
That is, there is more water leaving the system (discharge) than is
entering the system (recharge). This is evidenced by the water level
declines in the area.
The sedimentary rock units found in the Corp Ranch Rd area extend the full
length of Bear Cr Valley, as do the volcanic intrusive rocks. It is possible
that ground water problems similar to those in the Corp Ranch Road area
occur elsewhera in the valley. These areas will only become known as
further development and/or monitoring takes place.
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The Jackson County Land Development Ordinance requires that a developer
document the existence of a well for each lot, which will provide a
minimum of 2.5 gpm, prior to final map approval. As demonstrated in the
Corp Ranch Rd area, this requirement does not lend any protection to the
homeowner, or to the resource, from the problems associated with low
producing wells, or the lack of ground water supply.
The Corp Ranch Rd landowners are concerned about the proposed
development of the 94 acres adjacent to them. My observations of the area
indicate that the use of ground water in the proposed development is
unlikely to interfere with existing uses in the area. However, if this area
is developed on ground water the new landowners will quite likely.
experience the same problems, possibly to an even greater degree than the
Corp Ranch Rd users are experiencing.
Recommendations
The county could prevent some of these problems associated with low
producing wells by raising the minimum flow requirements to something
more reasonable, such as 5 gpm. This gives the homeowner some latitude
to allow for a decrease in well efficiency (which reduces well yield) and
may prevent development in areas that cannot support domestic use from
a single well.
The issue of water supply is much more difficult. There is no formula' th~t
guarantees an everlasting supply of ground water for an area. There are
methods of testing the aquifer which will demonstrate acute interference
between wells and locate boundaries that may exist, but there is no
method to indicate that the supply will last. All that can be expected is to
collect the data that demonstrates aquifer characteristics, observe
existing conditions and trends, and implement policies based on sound
professional judgment.
For example, the developer should be responsible for demonstrating water
availability and aquifer characteristics for the proposed development near
Corp Ranch Rd. If the development is allowed to occur, this could include a
requirement to have a long-term observation well installed for monitoring
by the county. This program would allow the the county the opportunity to
document ground water conditions that result from the development. If it
is later demonstrated that this specific geologic setting cannot support
development, then the county staff knows what to look for the next time
similar development is requested.
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Jackson County has entered into a cooperative agreement with the U.S.G.S.
to study the ground water in Sam's Valley and Bear Cr Valley. The county
should bring the Corp Ranch Rd area.to the attention of the U.S.G.S.so it
and areas like it may be addressed in the study.
I feel that Jackson County is genuinely committed to its ground water
resources, as evidenced by the formation of the Ground Water Advisory
Committee and the cooperative study with the U.S. Geological Survey. I
would like to continue our rapport with the county and extend to them any
information we have, or may collect, as we investigate ground water
issues in the county.
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Jackson County Planning Conunission
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Medford, OR 97501
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Thank you for the opportunity to coltll1lCnt on Jackson County's proposed exception areas and
associated rural residential (RR) zones. As you know, the Water Resources Department's (WRD)
primary concern is for the availability of adequate water Supplies and protection of water resources
and users' rights. Prior to adopting the proposed RR zones, we recommend that the County take
appropriate steps to prevent development from exceeding groundwater capacities. We are
reconunending some actions that the County should take, and would welcome the opportunity to
worle with the Planning Commission and staff to discuss these in greater detail.
Our staff have reviewed the County's info&nation for the f"rrst of seven areas of the County where
the RR zones are proposed. While some of the proposed RR zones of Area 1 have relatively minor
development potential. others are subject to substantial increases in development and have serious
water supply implications. TIle following comments and reconunendations pertain generally to.aIl
of the proposed RR zones in the seven areas. We request that our comments and reconunendations
be included in the hearin,g record for all of the proposed RR zones.
We are concerned that the RR zones' buildout densities will resUlt in concentrated groundwater use
that may exceed aquifer capacities. The potential for groundwater problems depends largely on
how dispersed wells are in relation to the aquifers' ability to recharge, store and transmit
groundwater. The groundwater resources of Jackson County are generally contained in fractured
rocks which limit storage capabilities and overall permeability. These aquifers cannot be assumed
to provide reliable groundwater supplies for the proposed RR zones at buildout
For most areas of the state, we believe that one domestic use per 10 acres is a minimally safe
density in terms of possible overdraft of fractured rock aquifers, unless a more detailed site
analysis demonstrates that greater densities will not cause groundwater supply problems.
However, based on existing data for some areas of Jackson County, we believe there is significant
risk at one dwelling pee 10 acres. In the proposed RR zones in Area I, the densities that will result
from existing parcelization, not to mention new land divisions that may be allowed, often exceed
this safety threshold.
Groundwater supply problems are evident in areas of Jackson County where wells have been
monitored. The problems inc1udedeclining water levels, well interference and reduced flow rates.
Water level declines are an indication that more water is being withdrawn from the aquifer than is
being recharged. Short-term well interference, which is most common in late sununer when water
demand is at its highest, occurs when wells are too close together for the aquifer to supply their
collective short-term demands. Reduced flow rate may be a symptom of either of the above,
although it may also be caused by other factors unrelated to aquifer capacities. These groundwater
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Significant declines in groundwater levels and reduced flow rates have occurred in some areas,
such as CoIp Ranch Road (Sub-area 0 of Area 1), where a substantial increase in residential
development may occur. Water level decline, well interference and reduced flow rates are also
observed in the Sarns Valley area. 1he CoIp Ranch Road and Sams Valley areas share the same
geologic formation. This fonmtion runs the length of the Bear Creek: Valley. Groundwater
development throughout the Bear Creek Valley, as well as other areas that rely on fractured rock
aquifers, will likely be subject to the same limitations and problems.
Problems.of groundwater level decline or well interference can result in restrictive regulatory
actions by WRD. Regulation of well interference is generally limited to the interfering wells. When
groundwater decline occurs, regulations to stabilize or restore water levels may be imposed over a
large area, and affect existing as well as future users. We prefer to avoid such measures through'
appropriateland,use conirols..
We strongly reConunend that the County take the following steps prior to adopting the RR zones,
to protect groundwater supplies and residents that rely on groundwater: .
. Existing data for each area should be examined, including well logs, monitoring well data,
reports of well deepenings, and other available ~ormation.
. Unless an extensive hydrogeologic investigation is undertaken, the County should adopt
ordinance provisions that require land use applicants to help provide greater assurance that
aquifer capacities will not be exceeded. Various requirements can be applied that are feasible in
relation to project size, and that are based on relative groundwater demands. We understand that
the County is currently working on an ordinance that includes some well testing requirements.
We believe, however, that this ordinance should provide substantially more protection than what
is currently proposed.
. The County should adopt policies that provide for specific actions to correct groundwater
problems resulting from development
. The County should adopt measures that warn property owners and developers that groundwater
supplies are severely limited, that well yields may be inadequate and flow rates may be reduced$over time, and that well interference or groundwater decline may result in restrictive
state
regulations on groundwater use.
Our staff are available to meet with you and yoof staff to discuss these and any other alternatives
you may suggest for addressing groundwater issues. Please call Ron Campbell at 378-8455 ext
241 if you have questions or wish to arrange a meeting. .' '
We appreciate the County's consideration of water resources in its planning decisions, and look
forward to the opportunity of working with you and your staff. '
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Director
cc: AI Cook, WRD Southwest Region Manager
Fred Lissner, WRD Groundwater Section Manager
Mike Jewett, Water Resources Corrunissioner
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Heller, Ehrman, White & McAuliffe
3505 First Interstate Tower
1300 SW Fifth Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97021
Ann: Mr. Gary Firestone
Re: Review of Existing Hydrogeologic Data
Proposed Clear Springs Destination Resort
Ashland, Oregon
Dear Mr. Firestone;
As you requested, we have reviewed the existing geologic/hydrologic data provided by
Heller, Ehrman, White & McAuliffe for the proposed Clear Springs destination resort in
Ashland, Oregon. Our comments and recommendations are listed below.
No Detailed Hydrogeologic Data from Provost Property Available
In 1988, Jones, Ferrero and Purdom, Geologists, of Ashland, Oregon,
conducted a preliminary study of the groundwater potential underlying the
Provost property. The report (Groundwater, Dunn Ranch, dated July 29,
1988) concluded that the aquifers underlying the property are discontinuous
and production is unpredictable, and that "well drilling on the Dunn Ranch
will be uncertain". Furthermore, the report recommends additional study
prior to development. '
Groundwater Production in Area Highly Varia.ble
According to a USGS Report published in 1972, (Availability and Quality
of Groundwater in the Ashland Quadrangle, Jackson County, Oregon-, HA-
421) the average production from wells pumping groundwater in the section
where the proposed resort is to be located is 6 gallons per minute (gpm). In
the sections tQ the north and east, production is 8 gpm and 3 gpm,
respeqively.
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In a one-mile radius surrounding the area of the proposed resort, at least 79
wells have been drilled for domestic use at private homes. Of these 79
wells, 32, or 40%, do nO! produce more than five gpm. Twelve wells are
essentially dry, producing less than one gpm. Nine wells provide more
than 60 gpm, and only two of these produce greater than 88 gpm.
The wells in the area produce from the Payne Cliffs and Hornbrook
formations. The Payne Cliffs Formation consists of sandstone with pebble
conglomerate lenses, and the Hornbrook Formation consists of fine-grained
material, generally marine claystone and siltstone interbedded with fine-
grained sandstone. Volcanic sills and dikes have inllllded the sedimentary
rocks, and the region is characterized by numerous faults.
The groundwater flow system appears to be fracture dependent. The
orientation and extent of the fracture network cannot be predicted prior to
drilling a well. This is the primary reason there is a high variability in the
yield and depth of the area wells.
Groundwater in Area is Limited and Undergoing Depletion
The groundwater supply in this area has been severely reduced due to
population growth and the accompanying increasing water demand. In
1990, Douglas Woodcock, a hydrogeologist with the Oregon Water
Resources Department noted that water table in the area has dropped over 30
feet, indicating the groundwater in the area is a limited resource and is being
depleted. The Water Resources Department has expressed concerns that
development of the Provost site, prior to conducting extensive testing and
long-term monitoring, will adversely affect the area's groundwater supply.
(See WRD leller to Kerry Lay, Planning Director, Jackson .County, dated
August 13, 1990),
Recommendation
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We recommend that a detailed long-term hydrologic investigation be
conducted on the Provost property, prior to development. This
investigation should include:
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Extensive aquifer testing to determine interference with neighboring
(off-site) wells or streams (e.g. Neil Creek), and 10 locate aquifer
boundaries, if they eX,ist.
Various flow and drawdown tests of the water supply wells,
conducted during wet and dry seasons, to determine well
productivity and recovery rates.
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* Installation of several observation wells and a long-term program to
monitor wate'r levels. Monitoring should last at least several years in
order to establish a reliable data base that reflects seasonal variations
in groundwater levels.
Work performed by Han Crowser, InC., for this project and this letter report was
conducted in accordance with generally accepted professional practices related to the nature
of the work accomplished, in the same or similar localities, at the time the services are
performed. This letter report is for the specific application to the referenced project and for
the exclusive use of Heller, Ehrman, White & McAuliffe. No other warranty, express c1r
implied, is made.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call us at (503) 620-7284.
Sincerely,
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Registered Geologist, State of Oregon
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1 have enclosed a summary of walCrJevels for !he monilOring wells within Jackson County. These wells were
measured by !he United States Geological Survey under a cooperative agreement wi!h Jackson County. These
da1a are considered preIimnary and are subject 10 revision. Of !he cwrendy measured 39 wells in Jackson
County, !hese prelimnary da1a suggest declines for 24 wells during !he more than 2 YcalS of monitoring. Of !he
remaining wells, da1a suggest waterlevel increases in 5 wells: 10 wells remaining !he same. Further study is
needed 10 detennine !he conditions that cause !hese changes (proposed in the tasks of !his coOlparative study
between USGS and Jackson County, when fully funded) ,
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William McFarland
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Marvin Fretwell
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Mayor and City CouncillParks Deplll
Ashland, Oregon, 97520
Date: 10/17/96
Subject: Geohydrolo@cconditions,vicinityofproposed City of Ashland well to supplement Oak
Knoll Golf Course irrigation pond
Introduction
1 have completed a geohydrologic study of the vicinity of the proposed welL The data that I
evaluated included well logs from 1993 and before, and vario,us geolOgic and hydrologic
publications, The area is within the limits of a larger study that I Completed in 1993 related to a
well on the proposed Clear Springs Resort property, Since the well pennitting process for Clear
Springs is ongoing, proprietary Clear Springs data is not included in this report. The well logs
and publications 'from which the data for this study were compiled are part of the public record,
The attached map shows the site in relation to roads and geohydrologic map units, The dot
patterned zones are areas where initial driller well productivity estimates are 10 gallons per
minute or less, Actual long term productivity is generally less than driller estimates, especially in
the range from 0 to 10 gallons per minute, The unpatterned zones are areas where initial driller
well productivity estimates are 10 to 50 gallons per minute, Only wells with anomalous
productivity estimates (above or below of the range defined for the unit) are plotted individually,
Findings
Compilation of well log data from 61 wells located within a 3/4 mile radius of the proposed well
site (as of 1993), yielded the following facts,
>There are 28 wells with initial driller well productivity estimates of less than or equal to
10 gallons per minute, 15 wells less than or equal to 5 gpm and 9 wells less than or equal
to 1 gpm,
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> 13 wells have been deepened. Average total welJ depths before and after deepening are
190 and 366 feet. Average driller productivity estimates for the original well and the
deepened well are 6,8 and 9.4 gallons per minute: In four cases, the deepened well
productivity estimates were less than for the original weDs,
>There are 42 wells within 1/2 mile of the Proposed well site,
>There is one well within 1/4 mile of the proposed well site (that one deepened twice to
30 I and 642 feet deep, producing 2.75 gpm),
Conclusions and RecommendatioDs
The proposed well site is located northwest of Tolman Creek, and the Tolman Creek Fault.
Based on well log data, the proposed well site is within a geohydrologic corridor along the
northwest side of the Tolman Creek Fault that is characterized by interlayered mudstone and
sandstone aquifers, and wells with low productivity. A significant number of well productivity
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decreases in the corridor have lead to the need for well deepening, The decreases most likely are
related to the increase in well density over the years, and to some extent related to the long
drought of the middle and late 1980s and early 1990s. The Tolman Creek Fault separates the low
productivity corridor on the northwest from a high productivity, fractured sandstone aquifer
adjacent to the fault on the southeast (see the anomalous wells in that area of the map),
Since there are no wells adjacent to the proposed well site (within the city limits), there is a data
gap between the 9 welL <10 gpm area southwest of the proposed well site and the 12 well, <10
gpm area northeast of the site, However. the available logs of wells that are as close as 1/4 mile
and up to 3/4 mile away strongly indicate that the low productivity conidor is continuous across
the proposed well vicinity, The dashed lines connecting the two <10 gpm areas on the map
indicate the projection of that continuity,
If my projection is correct, it is likely that the proposed well will produce less than 10 gallons per.
minute, and that productivity will possibly decrease with drought and interference if and when
additional nearby wells Me drilled, The original permit application projected 0,949 cubic feet per
second (425 gallons per minute) from the well, and the modified pennit application projects 0,167
cubic feet per second (75 gallons per minute). The former exceeds the productivity of any well
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that I am aware of in the vicinity. The latter exceeds the productivity of the vast majority of wells
in the vicinity, and is many times the productivity that I would expect given geohydrologic data,
Will the well still be worth drilling with such a significantly lower productivity than ,projected?
Willi 0 gallons per minute maintain the pond level and provide irrigation water as hoped? 1f75
gallons per minute are needed, it seems unlikely,
The positive aspect of a low productivity well is that it is much less likely to effect neighboring
wells, Obviously, the extent of the depression of the vicinity water table will be significantly less
at 10 gallons per minute than at 425 or 75 gallons per minute. Since the closest well is 1,000 to
1,200 feet away from the proposed well site, it is unlikely that a low productivity well will impact
other wells. At 425 or 75 gallons per minute, there is a real potential for impact on wellsbetween
1/4 and 112 mile away, given the vicinity geohydrologic conditions,
There is the. possibility that the well will produce 50 or more gallons per minute, The anomalous
wells on the, map prove that there are isolated high productivity wells within low productivity well
clusters, This is typjcal of bedrock fault and fracture hosted aquifers. sometimes referred to as
compartmenta1ized aquifers - as opposed to continuous, alluvial valley aquifers, like those found
in the WilIametteValley, eastern Oregon, etc. However, the odds are against a high productivity
wen:
The actual minimum, adequate well productivity for the intended water use should be calculated
based on pond volume, percolation and evaporation rate estima.tes, and irrigation needs. If that
number is significantly greater than 10 gallons per minute,it is unlikely that it will be worth the
cost to drill a well, Bucking the odds and successfully drilling a high productivity well" comes with
the real risk of eventually negatively impacting neighbor wells, or, at least becoming a target for
blame when neighbor wells have problems, no matter what the cause,
Please contact me if you have questions or need additional information,
Sincerely,
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1389B 22240/18850 1980 234 18 1962 128 1852 sltst in clst 52 (1)
207-212 1773 sltst in clst (51)
1388A(0) 22240/17400 1935 378 93 1842 362-364 1573 sst 11(9,5
old well? 1935 (124) 368-378 - 1567 sst (1,5)
1388B 22530/18430 1960 415 81 1879 317-319 1643 sst 7(3)
376-377 1584 sst (4)
1388C 20695/18820 1980 550 92 1888 400-401 1580 sh(frac) 4(3.5)
528-529 1452 hrd gm r1< (O,5?) ,
13880 21490/18570 1975 352 149 1826 149 1826 sst(below I 0.5
clst)
1382(0) 21580/17710 1935 380 22 1913 218 1717 clstlsst 3
1382(66) 1935 161 10 1925 110-112 1815 shly clst 4
148 1777 sst
1381A 21040/17260 1970 189 none reptd xxx 180-181 1790 dec gran 50 Toney
in sst (?)
1381B(0) 23110/17160 1910 518 flow/3psi 1910+ 425 1485 sh 4 degraded
1381 B(78) 1910 407 flow/12psi 1910+ 366 1544 sh/br1<n qtz 25 aquifer
1381C 22100/17570 1935 223 12 1923 40 1895 sst(blwclst) 10(C)
13810 22060/17500 1935 395 40 1895 180 - 1755 sst trace(C) drdn>rate
1381 E(D) 20070/15860 2060 642 11 2049 345-440 1715 bslt in sst I 2.75 Brown
504-612 1556 sst wish
-
and sltst
1381 E(D2) 2060 301 86 1974 133 1927 brkn sh nt rept Brown
old well? 2060 (123) Brown
1378A 22090/18370 1970 507 26 1944 482+ 1488 sst & bslt 22
1378B 20920/17620 1950 346 37 1913 223+ 1727 sst & bslt ! 17
1378C 23540/16570 1915 113 13 1902 21 1894 gmtc cobls I 18(C)
in clay
13780 23580/16630 1915 144 f1ow/3psi 1915+ 107+ 1808 bslt 38(C)
1377 21770/19270 12000 391 30 1970 32+ 1968 sstlbslt 76(C)
- w/clst I
i1376A 21790/17850 T 1925 435 22 1903 421 15041sst 110(C)
, , bslt in sh - I
11376B 22420/17360 1925 140 I f1ow/12psi 1925+ 91 1834 i 150
1 I I I 3481 grvly clay !5(e)
! 1371123840/20680 120401 8 2032 25 2015
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22360/17330 I 1925 ' 366 . 140 1785 354-3551 i I 32(C) I
1367A(0) 15711 shly clst
I (266) 225 1700 ? ? ? I 13
old well? 1925 ; i !
13678 20635/19000 1985 190 29 1956 168-170 1817 i shly clst 6.5(C)
i lin 55t.
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1365 21600/18430 1975 146 12 71-72 i 19041 both, shly 18(9)
135-141 i 1840 i clst in sst :(9)
1364A 21295/17830 1 1990 102 3 1987 not reptd, xxxxi grntc alluv i 18
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land sst i
, 1989 145 -148: 1860 ! shly clst ! 12,5
13648 21640/17965 2005 187 16
i ion sst , I
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1364C(D) 21430/18580 i 1980 272 24 1713ishly clst I
, 1977isst i trace(C)j drdn>rate :
1364C(56) 19801 170 not reptd xxxx 3-24 ,
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13638 ,22470/17365 1920 62 6 1914 23-31 18971sst i 6(C)
48-52 ! 1872isst
, 18981 clst on sst i 25(C)(tr)
1362A 22210/17350 1930 160 8,5 1921.5 321
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841 18461sst (tr)
I 140 1790 [sst (20+)
, 11930 i 18821 sh w/lime 12,5(C)
13628 22270/17320 60 can't read xxxx 48-56 i
1361(0) 21760/18850 119851 234 48 1937 136+ 1 1849 i sstlclst O,5(C) I
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, 1954lsh I 10
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1360A 1980 128 28 1952 28+ 1952!sh I 11(C)
83+ I 18971sh
13608 20390/19600 ! 1980 I 250 25 1955 10-18 ! 1970lsst I 5
I 19031s1 1
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96-98 ! 18841s1
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240-250 j 1740lsst
1359(0) 123425/18340 i 1935 220 56 1879 188-1901 1747:sh on sst I 8
i old well? 1935 (89) I I 1198-199 i 1737lsh on sst I
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176+ 1784 sh 8
226+ 1734 ss!? bsl!?
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T39S, R1E, section 14 - Clear Springs Hydro Study Well Data 25 wells I page 1/2
Well No. coord (N/E) elev TO SWL SWLel dpth aq el t aq geo aqu yield I .
I misc.
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1492A 20140/13450 2155 325 78 2077 301,302 1854 brim clst 45
14928 20280/13570 2145 310 58 2087 141-265 2004 sh/sst 300 I Croman
1488(0) 19405/15040 2125 200 30 2095 150-160 1975 trac sh I
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1488(61)? 2125 96 8 2117 31-32 2094 sst 5(C) i
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1 I 380-390 ! 1880 tracd gmt I i
14848 19900/10550 2255 527 52 2203 35+ 2220 sst 85+ I i
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1 524-527 : 1731 grnt I
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I 1483A 20650/13225 12130 120 351 2095 831 2047 sst w/clst 0.75, ,
14838 20640/13225 12130 100 dry 1 dry dry : dry dry dry i i
12130 I bef.=O.2~ ,
i 1483C(0) 20630/13225 761 "n/a" ! XXX)( 390 1740 sst I
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301 ' I
1479A 20230/10550 2235 260 2205 35+ i 2200 clsUgrnt trace(C) 'drdn>rate I
14798(0) 20140/10550 2240 331 1851 2055 210+ 2030 trace(C) drdn>rate I
grnt
14798(63) 2240 210 85 2155 not reptd! XXX)< grnt 3.5(C)
1478A 19645/15250 j 2090 328 13.5 2076.5 35 2055 grnt cased 48' ,
1 1 299 1791 grnt 37 1
,
.14788 19270/12100 2210 367 62 2148 111+ I 2099 bslt 30 i
! 631 , ! !
, 1477 20560/13375 i 2135 105 2072 91-94+ i 2044 brkn sst 29(C)
I 1475119080/15470 2120 153 8 2112 45 2075 cd ssUsst ! 15.5(C)1 ,
!1474A 19120/10660 ! 2260 190 141 2246 80+ I 2180 'sst 49(C) I ;
,
114748 120695/13135 i 2130 360 281 2102 56-57 ! 2074 brkn clst ! trace (C) j drdn>rate !
i I 283-284 i 1847 - I ,
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I I 347-348 1783 brkn sst I I
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1 1 132-141 1888 frctd sst
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I 1472A 19755/15385 [2090 80 10 2080 34-37 2056 'break' 13(C) l
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1463. 19765/15085 2100 131 01 2100 41-49 2059 clst in sst 0.15+(C) !
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1461A 19735/14800 2110 1181 2,5 I 2050 sh on sst ,
I 82-84 ! 2028 sh on sst I
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old well? 2135 1231 163-165 1972 sh on sst ! I I
173-175 1962 sh on sst I
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I 189-190 I 1946 sh on sst j i
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(cased to ! !
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20851 3.5 I not rptd .8 gpm I
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1
Well No. I coord (N/E) I elev TO SWL SWLel dpth aq el t aq geo aqu yield mise
2392A 18700/13480 I 2210 380 51 2159 230-250 1980 sst in clst 6(1) 8eoken,
I 300-380 1910 sst (5) .
23928 15970/10435 12755 810 300 2455 690-700 2065 gmt? 26(12 DeLuca
I I I 780-782 1975 gmt? (14)
2392C 15660/10930 [2835 693 107 2728 143-183 2692 gmt 8(0.5)
[ 264-284 2571 gmt (1.5)
i 409-425 2426 gmt (4)
,
I I I 591-632 2244 gmt (1)
,
23920 117035/10570 I 2550 222 42 2508 116-203 2434 sst 10 sst? gmt?
2391A 115925/11980 ! 2510 223 81 2429 173-175 2337 qtzlkspar 20(7)
I frac in grnt
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I 196-223 2314 gmt '(13)
23918 ! 17440/11365 12380 140 40 2340 100-105 2240 sst 100(10)
I I 110-120 2230 sst (90)
2390A 13840/12355 ! 2560 327 69 2491 39-41 2521 kspar frac 8.5(2.5)
i in grnt
[ I 188-1891 .
2372 kspar frac (8+)
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23908 . , 15295/10800 5351 114 2486 385-386 dcmp gmt 9.5(2.5) all aqu
I I [ 481-485 2119 dcmp grnt (5) units in
I I 506-508 2094 'soft gray (2) gmt
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! ! 138-140 i 2227 clst (0.5)
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! 2389(D) ! 18270/12640 2270 429 before=22 2248 426-427 1844 frac in sst bef.=4 mix aqu
I I I after=135 2135 after=6C
2389(76) I i 2270 180! 23 2247 33+ 2237 bslt 49.5(C)
2388A ! 15295/10495 2680 700 147 2533 410-411 ! 2270 qtz frac 75(1)
I i in grnt
I I 640-647 2040 dcmp gmt (1)
I I 676-679 2004 brkn grnt (73)
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23888 ! 17640/15550 : 2235 161 24 2211 155-156 2080 trac sst 100 Weisinger
! 2388C ! 15865/1 07?0 i 2700 550 60 2640 520-528 2180 gmt 30
2387 i 16990/12295 i 2340 373 110 2230 330-360 2010 sst 57(15
! i i , 360-373 i
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! 2386A(D) i 14260/14845 3085 8371 12 3073 295-320 ! 2790 grnt 2.5(1)
!old well? ' 3085 1621 I' , 2572 i grnUbslt(?) (1)
,513-540 I
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Well No. coord (N/E) elev TO SWL SWLel dpth aq el taq geo aqu yield mise
23868 16585/14785 2560 636 250 2310 80-100 2480 dcmp gmt 14(1.5)
623 1937 qtz frac (12.5)
ingmt
2385 16420/12040 2415 406 194 2221 200+ 2215 gmt 20
2383 16695/11410 12495 362 120 2375 166-167 2329 sh in sst 20(1) Toney con
257-260 2238 gmt (in int (2)
. bd 9 mUsst
i 1 312-3621 2183 intbd gmt (5)
I i and sst
1
2382A 113780/12220 12560 350 24 2536 68+ 2492 gmt 10?
123828 i 17320/11095 ! 2440 1481 52 2388 61-62 2379 sst 24
I I 128-139 2312 sst
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116735/11470 i 2480 ,
2382C 261 ! 140 2340 175+ 2305 frac sst + I 5 Toney con
23820 116695/11495 I 2480 2001 58 2422 137-138 2343 frac sst 1 15 Toney con
2381113900/11890 I 2655 ,
3401 23 2632 65-67 2590 gmt
I 1 287-317 2368 gmt
2379A 114800/14605 13000 5851 108 2892 140-141 2860 brkn gmt trace(C) drdn> rate
1 I 560-561 2440 brkn gmt
23798(0) 116540/11455 ! 2495 I
4101 67 2428 below static leve bslt 14(C) gained
23798(78), 12495 3761 62 2433 below static leve ssUbslt 15(C) storage
123798(77)1 2495 3251 32 2463 127+ 2368 clst 15(C) only
i2377A i 18235/12295 : 2270 1001 29 2241 58+ 2212 bslt 21(C)
123778 . i 18190/14320 121551 2621 54 2101 92+ 2063 clst " I trace(C) drdn>rate
, 2375j 17160/12625 : 2335 110! 18,5(C)
1 40 2295 57+ r 2278 grnt Saratli
, 1601 ! 5(C)
2374117215/14665 ,2360 59 2301 144-145 2216 brkn 9 mt
I 2373 i 17170/12700 ! 2330 4501 175 2155 195+ I 2135 bslUsh 1 30(C) 8aratti
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!2372A i 16405/12100 , 2301
I 12420 184 2236 73+ 2347 sst 19(C)
23728 115985/12385 ! 2435 4901 46 2389. 378+ 2057 gmt 9(C)
2369117560/12740 i 2310 2091 24 2286 31-32 2279 blk clst 2(C)
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! 2330 3351 76 2272 sst 1.25(C 8aratli
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! ! - ,
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'18940/14920 ' 2120 , 2095 138-1421
2363A 180: 25 1982 clst 1(C)
! ; 1 : 171-1741 19491 clst
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2361 16915/13540 2305 102 15 2290 44 2261 clstlsh cont 13(C)
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2493 17155/20450 2025 749 not rptd (deep?) 122-142 1903 clst 0.125 I
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flow 3:5 psi 2078 . .
2492A 18840/16970 2070 300 170-300 1900 sst 250+/- Clear Spr.,
OW-1 18790/16970 2072 300 flow 1.5 psi 2075 120-300 1952 sst 35 Clear Spr 1
OW-2 18590/16970 2078 300 trow 1 psi 2080.5 160-300 1918 sst 100 Clear Spr'
OW-3 18090/16980 2093 300 tlow 1 psi 2095 105-300 1988 sst 200+ Clear Spr i
24928 15695/20160 2125 542 175 1950 181-183 1944 clst 1.5 to 2 Dauenhau
363-426 1762 sst (1) '""'-L.IJ02. ,"".I~'
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24908(0) 15745/20140 2120 246 45 2075 192 1928 sst 2.75 Dauenhau
old well? 2120 79 223 1897 sst ,
-
236-238 1884/sst
2489A 17300/20435 20251 593 flow 0,75psl 2026. 511-531 1514 fn ssUsltst 2(0.5) Eaton
531-552 1494 fn ssUsltst (1.5)
24898 17230/20400 2025 680 dry dry dry dry I (clsUsst) dry Eaton
2489C 16330/19780 2095 200 50 2045 120-124 1975 clst 60(3) ,
152-156 1943 clst (5) ,
177-185 1918 clst (10)
(42) ! 0
185-192 1910lclst ,
24890 14200/16690 2520 230 74 2446 212-213 2308 brkn sst 6/
2488A 14065/16870 I 24851 180 5 2480 130-160 2355 clst 20
24888(0) 16550/18380 ! 2110 206 6 2104 86 2024 clstlsltst 9.51 KCMX ,
I I 2110 21061 not rptd 1 xxxx . .
124888(61 ) 84 4 sstlclst 8 KCMX ;
L2486A 15880/20230 ! 210S 182 25 2080 152 19531 clst over 60/ i
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: 24848 15170/20140 ! 21401 540 120 2020 51+ 2089 ssUclst 2+ Knowles i
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./111:11.1 116530/20410 ' 20501 350 300 17501200+ 1850 clst 0.251 Cline
li111:\/: ! 16465/20400 · 2050/ 4001 300 1750 150+ 1900 jclst 0.25 Cline
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elev TO SWL SWLel dpth aq el taq yield ,
Well No. coord (N/E) geo aqu mise ;
2493 17155/20450 2025 749 not rptd (deep?) 122-142 1903 clst 0,125 I
2492A 18840/16970 2070 300 flow 3.5 psi 20781170-300 1900 sst 250+/~ . Clear Spr."
OW-1 18790/16970 2072 300 flow 1.5 psi 2075 120-300 1952 sst 35 Clear SPri
OW-2 18590/16970 2078 300 flow 1 psi 2080.5 160-300 1918 sst 100 Clear Spr i
OW-3 18090/16980 2093 300 flow 1 psi 2095 105-300 1988 sst 200+ Clear Spr i
24928 15695/20160 2125 542 175 1950 181-183 1944 clst 1.5 to 2 Dauenhau
363-426 1762 sst (1) !
2490A 14260/20350 2180 210 26 2154 190-192 1990 sst 7 i
24908(0) 15745/20140 2120 246 45 2075 192 1928 sst 2.75 Dauenhau
old well? 2120 79 223 1897 sst
1236-238 -
1884 sst
2489A 17300/20435 2025 593 flow 0,75psi 2026. 511-531 1514 fn sstlsltst 2(0.5} Eaton ;
531-552 1494 fn ssUsltst (1.5)
24898 17230/20400 2025 680 dry dry dry dry ( clsUsst) dry ,Eaton ,
. 2489C 16330/19780 2095 200 50 2045 120-124 1975 clst 60(3) ,
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177-185 1918 clst (10) ,
185-.192 1910 clst (42) !
24890 14200/16690 2520 230 74 2446 212-213 2308 brkn sst 6
2488A 14065/16870 2485 180 5 24801130-160 2355 clst 20 ~
24888(0) 16550/18380 2110 206 6 2104 86 2024 clstlsltst 9.5 KCMX ,
24888(61 )1 ,
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2105! 182 ,
2486A 15880/20230 25 20801 152 1953 clst over 60 ,
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24868 118600/20155 262 16 1984164-84 1936 sh, trc at 80 6 Provost
1 222-262 1778 sh. trc at 250 ,
2485 13840/19270 22001 140 20 21801 85 2115 sst 15 :
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2484A 1 5175/20050 2140 238.5 24 2116 124+ 2016 ssUclst 150 Knowles
24848 15170/20140 2140 540 120 2020i51+ .2089 ssUclst 2+ Knowles I
2484C 16945/20440 2030 230 15 2015 35-36 1995 sst 120 contin sst 1
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2483A 490 160 1890i200+ 1850 clst 2 Cline ,
24838 116530/20410 i 20501 ,
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2483C 116465/20400 : 2050! 4001 300 17 50 j,50+ 1900 clst I 0.25 Cline
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2481A 16780/20095 2060 301 not rptd xxxx 255-256 1805 frac sh 4
. under sst cont.
24818 15160/19255 2145 127 14 2131 92-95 2053 sst w/ dec 25
grnt layers
95+? 2050 sst
2481C 14260/19165 2175 128 15 2160 66+ 2109 sh/sst 33 117' is I
117-118 2058 brkn sst prim. aqu ,
2479A 14575/20260 2170 451 32 2138 250+ 1920 cgl/sh 30(C) I
24798 16000/19630 2110 163 40 2070 143+ 1967 brkn sst 34(C)
at 143, sst below
1979C 17900/20515 1995 107 29 1966 61 1934 frac in bslt . 29(C)
105 1890 frac in bslt I
2478117215/20060 2035 880 0 2035 449+ 1586 frac in sh/sst 3.5( Wilson 1
2477A 14950/16715 2585 302 56 2529 80+ 2505 clsUsst trace(C) drdn>rate
Hill
24778 15490/16180 2640 292 44 2596 76-78+ 2564 sst in clst 0,1 (C) Hill
2477C 15970/17140 2240 160 52 2188 152-155 2088 brkn sst in sst 15.5(C)
24770 16860/16420 2220 150 22 2198 136-138 2084 brkn sst in sst 15(C) Tarrimond
2473 17020/19375 2060 105 20 2040 ,90-99 1970 brkn bslt 40(C) Dunn
2467 16950/19780 2085 334 26 2059 32 2053 cis! 37(C) Skreptos
65-66 2020 shly clst
1313-315 1772 shly clst in sst ,
i
I shly clst in sst I
1329-331 1756 !
2466 17170/20170 2035 4001 6 2029i90+ 1945 ssUsh 2.5(C Wilson !
-
2464A(D) 16980/19910 2080 335 51 2029 no water XXX)( (clst) 0.5(C) Skreptos I
j2464A(63) 2080 196 51 .!
20291 no water XXX)( (sstfClst) 0.15(C)
T
2464A(59) 2080 92 26 2054132-40 2048 sh '10w/64 Only wate
49-51 2031 sh drdn, dr at 62'
157-65 2023 sh/sst prob tra in 1963 I
. 71-78 . 2009 sh/sst.
24648 16540/19660 2090 231 37 2053156-57 2034 all four 49
85-89 2005 aqu are
140-143 1950 shly clst
I .
223-225 1867 in sst
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T39S. R1 E. section 24 - Clear Springs Hydro Study Well Oata page 3/3
Well No. coord (N/E) elev TO SWL SWLel dpth aq el taq geo aqu yield mise
2461A 16720/20630 2020 148 dry dry dry dry (clay/clst) dry Winn
24618(0) 16630/20750 2010 254 . , 9 2001 no water . XXX)< (clst) . Winn
xxxx.
24618(60) 2010 120 9 2001 ! 18-25 1992 shlsst trace(C) water wen
115-120 1895 sh bad in '61
, (surface
I source)
2456(0) 15565/17740 2180 182 flow- 0.17 2180+ not rptd xxxx sh trace(C)
old well? 2180 110? gpm
T39S, R1E, section 25 - Clear Springs Hydro Study Well Data 49 wells page 1/3
,
!
WeilNo. coord (N/E) elev TO ,SWL SWLel dpth aq eltaq geo aqu yield mise
2592A 13450/16240 2670 360 240 2430 300-360 2370 qtz trac in 25
gmt
25928 12955/15955 2740 320 47 2693 306-309 2434 frac gmt 80
2591A 11350/17920 2440 410 f1ow(5psi) 2440+ 362-386 2078 trac sst 1.67 Cropper
,
25918 11590/17920 2425 467 f1ow(3psi) 2425+ 82-162 2343 sst 3.3(0.3) 0.75 flow !
397-399 2028 sst (3) . !
Cropper i
2591C 13300/15800 ,2780 510! 79 2701 371-374 2409 gmUsh w/ 1.5 Oakley 1
i qtz i
I ,
2589A 10900/20080 2345 2071 70 2275 61-81 2284 sst 20(0.13) !
I 178 2167 frac in sst (2) !
,
I 204 2141 frac in sst (18) !
25898 113450/16120 2710 7301 106 2604 148-149 2562 gmt 1 Oakley ,
. ,
, 255\ 23981146-174 2364 dec gmt 6 i
12589C 13120/16810 i 2510 112 :
25890(0) 12880/16480. i 2630 302 1201 2510 270-290 1 2360 frac gmt 30 Sennett ,
,
25890(79)1 2630 248 1831 2447 236+ 2394 frac gmt 28.48(C) .;
,
2589E 12080/16280 ,2635 280 I not rptd XXX)( 75-80 2560 dec gmt 11(1) !
250-260 I 2385 gmt (10) I
!
11680/19500 2247 151-155 2189 brkn clst ,
2589F 2340 155 93 20 I
2588A(D) 13660/19820 T 2215 227, 100 2115 163 2052 sst w/ frac 24(6) ;
,
I I 1 , i
207-212 2008 sst w/ frac (18) ,
2588A(87) 2215 140 72 2143 97-105 2118 brkn sst 10 i
, 2501
25888 13540/16660 i 2560 122 2438 236-238 2324 brkn gmt 80
,2588C 113400/17300 2415 180 62 2353 110-115 2305 brkn sst 20
i2587A 113030/17410 I 2395\ 5781 f1ow(Opsi) 2395+ 115 2280 clst 42(3) I ;
i 1 1 I 504 1891 clst (39) \
,
12670/16940 I 2500 142! , j
25878 33 2467 61-135 2439 gmt 301
2587C(D) 13390/19900 T 2220 181 10 2210 n/a I XXX)( sst not rptd ,
, old well? I I 2220 1141 1
25870 112430/17000 ! 2495 1201 31 2464 45-120 2450 sst 30
2586(0) 12640/16000 i 2795 701 178 2617 342-609 2453,gmt 25 Hayden :
625-702 2170 ;
gmt !
2586(79) 12795 3401 178 2617 not rptd gml trace(C)! drdn>rate 1
2586(73) 2795 3261 139 2656 206 2589 gmt trace(C) drdn>rate !
2584A 11300/19900 ! 2345 1601 18 23271 98 2247,sh/sst 30 1
i 22951 ; 201 ,
25848 12940/18610 .1601 2275.120-122 2295 frac 55! 17.5 ;
I
i ! I , I ! 144-148 frac sst
1 , ;
2584C .112440/17360 i 24351 ' ., I 2591 21761 clst 23(C) 1 flow = 5 ;
2801 f1ow(3psi) i 2435+
i 11230/20080 , , I not rptd xxxx ! sst
2582(0) : 2330 220! not rptd jxxxx not rptd 1 ;
12582(76) I · 23301 , , 1491 21811bslt
! 1671 501 2280i 9.5(C)
T39S, R1 E, section 25 - Clear Springs Hydro Study Well Oata , page 2/3
Well No. coord (N/E) elev TO SWL SWLel dpth aq el taq geo aqu yield mise
2581A 12500/16050 2795 541 415 2380 478 2317 frac gmt 10 Hayden
25818 13510/17830 2300 300 tlow(8psi) 2300+ 248 2052 sh 35(C) flow = 7.
2580 13600/17890 2285 281 1 2284 242 2043 sh 298(C)
2578A 12850/16320 2675 1321 26 2649 46 2629 dec gmt 7(C) Sennet
25788(0) 12190/18220 2340 221 30 2310 187 2153 sh w/ qtz 23(C)
2578(63) 2340 140 31 2309 106-108 2234 shly clst 1.5(C)
2576(0) 11000/20300 i 2335 300 52 2283 sst 2.25(C no add
water fnd
2576(63) 2335 125 44 2291 56-102 2279 sst 7.5(C) at 56' SW
was 26' to
102' then
drp to 44'
,
2575 12640/18400 2320 169! flowG"hea 2320+ . 143-168 2177 bslt 75(C)
2573A 11320/18160 2420 260 flowO.5psi 2420+ 90 2330 clsUcglm 56(C) flow = 3
25738 12040/17830 2390 180 ftow lpsi 2390+ 41-42 2349 brkn sst 141(C flow = 0.5
93-95 2297 brkn sst (all aqu
162-167 2228 brkn sst flow)
2573C 11410/15910 2815 170 83 2732 160 2655 gmt 5(C)
2573D(D) 12020/16220 12670' 249 41 2629 172 2498 gmt 1(C) reconditio
1 1721
2573(71 ) 26701 249 41 2629 2498 gmt 0.5(C)
, 1751 flow(8psi) 1751
2573E 12440/17720 1 2635 2635+ 2460 bslt 10.5(C) flow = 2.6
12370/18490 I 23151 280 I flow(Opsi) ,
2572 2315+ 253-255 2062 brkn clst 2(C) flow = 0.5
2571 12780/18880 t 2280 160 31 2249 148-152 2132 brkn sst 4.5(C)
256912420/18490 2320! 220 flow(6psi) 2320+ 49-202 , 2271 clst 57.5(C) SWL=57
210-212! 2110 brkn sst (flow=3) SWL=flow
12330' 1 -
2568A 12240/18520 160 80 2250 96-98 2261 sst. 3(C)
I 139-142 2191 sst
152-154 2178 sst
25688 18685/12590 12300 120 50 2250 not rptd not rpt not rptd 35.5(C)
2566A(D) 10960/19640 2375 3201 120 2255 311-314 2064 sst trace(C) drdn>rate
2566A(66) 2375 233 dry dry dry dry (ssUclst) dry
25668 13400/20220 1 2205! 176 42 2163 not rptd XXX)< clst 49(C)
2566C 11085/19480 123751 88 dry dry dry dry (sstlclst) dry
2565A 13560/17620 2335 220 flow/12psi 2335+ 210-215 2125 sst 30
25658 12600/18200 ! 23401 90 38 2302 52-55 2288 shly clst 4,5
I 1 1 ,
, , 64-75 : 2276 shly clst
! 2360 , I
2560A 11290/19520 2061 68 2292 56-76 ! 2304 gmt in sst 39(C) I
I ! ,
, 172-94 i 2188 sst
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page 3/3
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Well No. coord (N/E) elev TD SWL SWLel dpth aq el taq geo aqu yield mise
2560B 12400/16810 2540 238 78 2462 28-31 2512 gmt in sst 1 (C)
176-198 2364 sst
210-216 2330 sst
12559A 12220/18520 2330 140 18 2312 23-35 2307 sh 8(C) (2)
65-68 2265 sst (2)
I I 116-120 2214 sst (4)
2559B 12280/19120 2285 80 32 2253 58-59 2227 sh/sst 10?
65-68 2220 sh/sst
.
T39S, R1E, section 26 - Clear Springs Hydro Study Well Oata 14 wells pa'ge 1/1
Well No. coord (N/E) elev TO SWL. SWLel dpth aq el taq geo aqu yield mise
2692A 11590/10660 2780 2001 44 2736 155-190 2630 gmt 12 TL 702
26928 11380/1 0640 2870 380 44 2826 156-157 2714 gmt 2 TL 702
2689 13390/13380 2840 505 42 2798 375-376 2465 spst in gmt 2
2687 12400/11400 2680 587 flow 2.5 psi 2680+ 123 2557 qtz in gmt 25(0,5 flow = 2
374 2306 qtz in gmt (1.25)
423 2257 qtz in gmt (0.75)
564-566 2116 qtz in grnt (30) Danford
2684 13560/14980 3140 463 140 3000 173-189 2967 dec gmt 4
2681A 13540/11830 2680 380 34 2646 274-275 2406 gmt 0.25 Reitinger
26818 13480/11950 2620 500 _28 2592 286 2334 gmt 0.25 Reitinger
2681C 12300/14700 2770 293 71 2699 275-293 2495 qtz frac l(C) Layman
, ingmt .
2678 13580/13620 2880 300 74 2806 284+ 2596 brkn gmt 3(G)
. 2677A 12370/14600 2770 520 50 2720 240+ 2530 gmt trace(C) drdn>rate
Layman
26778 12250/14620 2770 115 dry dry dry dry gmt w/ qtz dry Layman
2674 11730/.11560 2810 73 17 2793 35+ 2775 grnt 6 Niemi
2673 11760/11320 2760 39 20 2740 23+ 2737 gmt 5 Niemi
-
2654 12700/11470 2670 52 24 2646 not rptd XXX)( gmt 23(C)
fVtilrw;,"~
~ ~'i~
T39S, R2E, section 18 - Clear springs Hydro Study Well Oata 9 wells page 1/1
,
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I
Well No. coord (N/E) ;elev TO SWL SWLel dpth aq el t aq geo aqu yield misc.
1892A 23020/23650 : 1950 310 27 1923 185-283 1765 sst w/gmt' 100 Siraus
18926 23020/22840 ; 1960 310 68 1892 209-217 1751 frac bslt 2,5 Straus
I in sst
!
1892C 22030/23830 : 1960 510 318 1642 98-1 08 1862 sst 4 Straus
,
18920 22780/23360 ' 1950 510 102 1848 260-265 1690 trac bslt 3 Straus
1888(R) 23980/21055 2045 157 24 2021 not rptd XXX) not rptd 10
old well? ,
1
1863 23470/22200 . 2010 145 24 1986 123-145 1863 sst(below 50 1
, I bslt? 'cinders')
,
,
,
1862(0) 23680/21840 . 2040 207 48 1992 198-201 1842 cgl/qtz in 2
i 2040 , I . !
old well? 156 gmt .
i ,
1860(0) 124080/21080 : 2040 2681 130 1910 192-204 1848 bslt I Trape(C drdn>rate i
i old well? ! 252 1788 sstlsh I I
: I
1859121280/24180 '2030 2091 dry dry dry dry dry dry
,
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T39N, R2E. section 19 - Clear Springs Hydro Study Well Oata 54 wells pagel/3
Well No. coord (N/E) elev TO SWL SWLel dpth aq el t aq geo aqu yield mise
1992A(D) 14980/20920 2100 282 55 2045 0-101 (old)nt rptd not rptd 19(trace)
174 1926 sltst (1).
255-256 1845 sltst (18)
1992A(85) 2100 100 15 2085 83+ 2017 trac sst 50
19928 15820/24490 2275 660 dry dry dry dry ( clstlsst) dry Roth/CRR
1992C(D) 15670/24780 2260 660 260 2000 261-268 2001 frac sh 1 Roth/CRR
on sst
1992C(81) 2260 175 60 2200 144+ 2116 sst 33
1991A 15000/23380 2080 560 84 1996 521-525 1559 sh w/qtz 13 CRR
in clst
19918 16000/25540 2210 205 100 2110 135-140 2075 clst 80(10 CRR
160-180 2050 sst? ('rk') (70) .
1991C(D) 14780/24980 2310 243 86 2224 0-104(01 n1a not rptd 4.3(0.7) CRR
old well 2310 104 95 (in '91) 2215 186 2124 sstlclstlcgl (3.5)
19910 15460/25100 2270 364 73 2197 208-209 2062 frac in sst 7(2) CRR
241 2029 frac in sst (5)
1990A 15580/22740 2060 307 19 2041 82-123 1978 clstlsltst 3(0.5)
123-164 1937 clsUsltst (0,75)
284-285 1776 clstlsltst (1,75)
19908 15400/24640 2220 530 dry dry dry dry (clst) dry Lewis/CRR
1990C 15520/25025 2150 535 390 1760 not rptd XXX)< sh trace Lewis/CRR
19900 15580/23340 21051 310 280 1825 not rptd XXX)< sdy cly/sh trace Lewis/CRR
1989A 15820/21940 2080 307 31 20491157-163 1923 frac in clst 3.8(0.8) Wells
209 1871 frac in sltst (2)
268-288 1812 frac in sltst (1)
19898 15660/21970 20901 306 'n/al XXX)( not rptd XXX)( (clst) trace Wells
1989C 16100/24080 2225 185 60 2165 150-170 2075 clst 60 CRR
19890 17320/24680 2225 180 112 2113 162-180 2063 bslt ('soft 22 CRR
red vole rk') Sf1:(C-;;
1989E 17710/22630 22001 305 187 2013 263-265 .1937 'brkn gray 10 Jones
rk' in sh
1989F(D) 1771 0/22340 21901 405 305 1885 0-325(01 n/a not rptd 6(trace) Jones
360-361 1830 qtz in sh (6)
old well? 2190 325 305 1885
1988A 14560/24370 2170 460 80 2090 220-240 1950 sh 4(1 hr) Newman
1 1(5 hrs) CRR
i I
14700/2-4255 ,
19888 2160 4601 'n/a' XXX)( 210-212 1950 sh 0.125 Newman
I 1 CRR,
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T39N, R2E, section 19 - Clear Springs Hydro Study Well Oata I page 2/3
Well No. coord (NtE) elev TO SWL SWLel dpth aq el taq geo aqu yield mise
1988C 18100/24620 2275 255 128 2147 131-132 2144 'red rk in sh' 60(2) CRR
, .. 253-255 2022 brkn sh in sh (60) ~.:.~!"" f-:'; ..o.!:"1
19880(0) 15840/21650 2040 514 50? 1990 none XXX)( (clst) ,3 (same Jones
old well? 2040 402 as old well)
1988E . 14140/25420 2300 175 72 2228 123-126 2177 sst 15 CRR
1986A 1.4980/25480 2350 279 50 2300 103-111 2247 sst 22(0.5) CRR
252-261 2098 sst (21.5)
1986B 17860/23500 2260 162 70 2190 89-118 2142 sst 30 CRR
J;. , VanDe Pol
"",
1986C 14980/22850 2070 262 40 2030 230-234 1840 sst in sh 4.5 Mattson
19860 14880/22660 2075 287 277 1798 24+ 2051 sh(perch) 0.1 Mattson i
1986E 15800/22330 2050 162 55 1995 132+ 1918 frac in clst . 10 l
,
1985A 15900/25320 2235 2851 20 2215 85+ 2150 sh 4 Bilke/CRRI
1985B 16060/25090 2220 3451 dry dry dry dry (cis!) dry Bilke/CRRi
1985C 16780/24420 2180 200 40 2140 140-142 2040 sh 50 CRR
I I 185-200 1995 sst l-Ut:A'5
19850 18270/24335 2320 240 30 2290 150+ 2170 sst? on 69(C) CRR
clst (VIr::: l 'S~'.!
1982A 14980/24400 2210 399.5 20 2190 20+ 2190 sh trace(C) drdn>rate
I I CRR
1982B 16420/25090 .22151 302 52 2163 277+ 1938 'vole rk' in 75 CRR
I 1 sstlcgl
1981117080/25030 2180 4471 f1ow(6psi) 2180+ 315+ 1865 frac sh on Irace(C) drdn>rate
1 1 I I sst (perch) <: ~ .:.V'-~~;'
CRR I
21801 2201 , 110+ !
1979A 16700/25840 50 2130 2070 frac sst 26(C) CRR
Schwartz
1979B 18340/22620 2440 342 229 2211 265+ 2175 sh/sstlclst 7(C) 400' S of
Beacon HI
1979C(D) 16100/21480 I 2035 425 127 1908 SWL 1908 clst (sst 7.5(C)
I cnt at 285)
1979C(79)1 12035 285 126 1909 140+ 1895 sst 3(C)
old well? I 2035 185
19790 114240/23425 12100 563 17 2083 101+ 1999 clst trace(C) drdn>rate
i I Shure
I '
1979E : 14830/22680 i 2075 4851 190 18851 240+ 1835 ctst 3.5(C)
, ! 21001 16 ! Stopped at 16 feet by granite boulders
1979F 114220/23475 Shure
.1979G : 18340/22480 : 24301 497! 115 23151 415+ 2015 sh trace(C) drdn>rate I
I i I 1 1400 ft south of 'Beacon hill' (Dunn Butte?)
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Well No. coord (N/E) elev TD SWL SWLel dpth aq el taq geo aqu yield mise ,
1979H 14700/22280 2080 447 f1ow(1.5psi) 208 I 408+ 1672 sh 440(C)
f10w=16
1977A 20860/16400 2020 401 30 1990 48+ 1972 sh/bsii' 14.5(C)
1977B 14180/23420 2100 149 14 2086 73+ 2027 sh/bslt 3(C) Shure
1975 15980/24680 2230 250 23 2207 28+ 2202 sst trace(C) drdn>rate
1974A 16800/24960 2190 170 601 2130 150+ 2040 sst 1 o (C) Schwartz
-
i CRR
1974B 14620/22860 2075 200 8 . 2067 43+ 2032 clst 0.5(C)
1973A 14060/23400 2100 220 26 2074 34+ 2066 clst 0.65(C)
1973B 15180/24400 2200 160 '46 2154 52+ 2148 ssUbslt 4.5(C) CRR
1968114840/23120 2080 126 dry dry dry dry (sst) dry
1965(0) 15220/21620 2080 275 39 2041 261+ 1819 ssUsh cnt 14(C)
1965(65) 2080 230 501 2030 68+ 2012 sh in clst O,7(C) . -
1964A 15810/22090 2040 160 7 2033 149+ 1891 sh in clst trace(C) drdn>rate
1964B 115940/22090 2040 136 7 2033 113+ 1927 sh in clst 5.5(C)
1964C 15800/20920 2060 376 100 1960 not rptd xxxx clst 1?
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i I : 1
1 coord (N/E) elev TO SWL SWL el idpth aq lei t aq geo aqu yield mise
! Well No.
, ,
3092A(D) 12160/20820 2230 310 138 20921256-310 i 1974 frac sst 55
3092A(74) 2230 140 71 2159 119-1291 2111 frac sst 44(C)
I over bslt
30928 12490/22030 2220 ' 460 37.5 2182.51441-460 1 1779 frac S5t 50 O'Rourke
, ! '
3091(0) 13240/23200 2160 304 61 20991196-200 1 1964 sst 10,5(5)
,
273-280 I 1887 sst (5)
old well? 2160 154 19 2141 I 0,5 (1991)
2178i ,
3089A 12560/21260 2205 142 27 1301 2075 frac sst 30 O'Rourke
I ,
30898 11860/21820 2245 223 12 22331198-220 1 2047 clst 70
2180156-65 , clstlsst
3089C 11080/24900 2220 360 40 ; 2164 12-
, contact
,
I
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30890 ,11000/21120 2295 193 8 22871 1071 2188 sst 10(1) i
1 I 1 , 1
1721 21231sst (5)
i 1811 2114 sst (4)
3088(0) 12000/21130 2235 300 135 21001 282i 1953 sst w/clst 30
old well? 2235 141 I dry 1988
, 1 XXX)(
3087A 10495/22540 2290 360 340 1950 I none , sst trace
30878 13100/21940 2195 202 65 21301 . 1891 2006 sh w/ sst 30 Mayers
21791185+ , 2010lsst
3087C 11800/25540 2195 200 16. , 100
30870 12920/22030 2200 3861 80 21201 240i 1960 covered up trace Mayers i
I drdn>rate
12130 , !
3083 13240/23860 240 13 21171105+ 2025 clst 7,5
, , ,
3082 12670/23710 2150 360 21 21291 79+ ; 2071 clsUssl 6.5 I
3081A 10440/22420 2300 4201 150 21501 165+ 2135 sst 1.5 Ig dry fres 1
I , I 260-420
, .
,
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Robertson,
30816 10390/22410 2300 1601 6 22941 31+ 2269 clst 7 Robertson:
3081C 10330/22400 2300 2601 82 22181 87+ ; Robertson I
! 2213 sst 1.5
30810(0) 12480/23120 2160 519 16 21441 (451+)1 (1709 sst 2
I
30810(70)1 2160 285 12 21481 not rptd 1 XXX)( clst 2.5-(C)
I I (0.2 in '81)
i
3080A I 10660/22540 2280 127 91 2271! 110+ i 2170 clsUsst 50 ,
1 1 ,
I cont & sst
,
30808(0) ;, 2740/22660 , 21501 290+ I 1910lsst
2200 3081 50 17(C)
30808(79)1 - 12200 871 381 21621 , 2163 60
37+ sst
3080C ! 12440/24580 I 2155 4041 281 21271 28+ 2127 ssUclst : 21(C) K. Corp ,
I
! 3079A 12320/22840 122001 1671 18i 21821 128+ , 20721 brkn sst [145(C)
130798
13240/23420 ! 20851
1 1
302 ! flow(7 .5psi)
1
208 !
202+; 18831 brkn sh
i
6(C) 1 KOA
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Well No. coord (N/E) elev TD SWL SWL ell dpth aq el taq geo aqu yield mise
3078A 10870/22140 2250 112 28 2222198-99 2152 qtz vn in sst 80(60) Eldridge
.1108-109 2142 qtz vn in sst (20)
30788 11 000/21760 2275 232 14 2261172-85 2203 qtz\clay 6(C) Eldridge
seam on (1)(C)
1 sstlbslt cont
- I 196+ 2079 sst w/qtz (5)(C) .
3075 12580/20460 2145 143 30 21151 100+ 2045 ssUclst 7(C) K. Corp
3074A 12440/20830 2220 330 0 2220121-23 2199 sst in clst 2,5(C)
68-71 2152 sst in clst
268-270 1952 sst in clst
319-324 1901 sst in clst
30748(0) 112320/21160 22201 140 82 2138 128+ 2092 sstlbslt 29(C) Welch
30748(73) 2220 100 55 21651 88+ I 2132 sst 17(C) Welch
3074C 10500/21640 2305 140 26 2279156-57 2249 clst 22.5(C) Perryman
129+ 2176 sst
3073A 12200/21400 2220 120 56 2164 96-101 2124 clstlsst 29(C) Welch
110+ 2120 clstlsst
30738 11890/21340 2230 140 59 2171 128+ 2102 sst 21 (C) Welch
3072A 12040/21820 2235 120 30 2205 62-64 2173 sst 35(C) Welch
109-111 2126 sst
30728(R) 12010/22720 2205 no changes I
, 21651
30728(71)1 2205 224 40 214+ 1991 cgl 48(C)
3072C 111620/21550 2247 180 23 2224! 65+ 2182 sst under 6(C) Windbigler
1 1 I clst
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SKREPETOS TABULATIONS OF NEW WELLS SINCE 1992
TO DATE IN SAME SECTIONS AS FERRERO STUDY
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2395A 2901 588 55
2395B 3510 544 110 Reminmon
2394A 3501 488 188 33 Moen
23948 2200 440 62 12 . Ward
2394C 1101 350 188 11
23940 2203 850 4 Thomas
2393A 3502 40 225 nranne 7.5 Hecklev
2393B 3000 242 94 nranne 6.75 kortman
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1492 2600 435 85 395
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- 421 412
2203 851
417 284
423 535
425 310
416 530
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2593
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2694A 201 200 36 145 aranite 35 924 timber1ake
2694B 705 480 56 465 aranite 6 iones
2694C 501 489 190 298 fr artz 2 tolman ck
2692 500 710 60 681 frant 9
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1995 115 345 180 267 br sns! 45
1994A 122 163 42 63 cIvsn 14 Beeman
1994B 122 486 94 363 cIvsn 1 Beeman
1994C 122 363 94 160 trace snstn 0.75 Beeman ,
1993A 123 468 120 14(}.3()() 50s! 0.25 . Davol
1993B 2105 263 131 176-223 bmsilsn 21 Danca
1992 702-703 660 art 655 50s! 115 Grant
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3096 1218 432 206 29-49 blkdavsn 4.33 210 Mowetza
3094A 1211 292 20 26314.51 sns! 45 116Mowetza
3094B 1220 300 75 220 50s! 12 790 Reiten
3094C 3808 247 70 183 chkdav 5 12581 Dead In.
3093A 300 180 22 170 20 336 mowetza
3093B 2100 83 25 55 clsn 42 858 Neil Ck
3093C 2100 284 art 83 clsn 2 Harmel
3093D 2300 324 53 49 clsn 6.25 Wine
3093E 2400 218 10 119 clsn 95
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CLEAR SPRINGS RESORTON RECHARGE
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lineations of head and aquifer elevation contour angular deflection along the fault lines on the
granitic slopes and in the valley. The maps indicate that the ,area is not one continuous aquifer,
but is broken into several blocks of similar aquifer conditions bounded by faults and contacts,
This does not mean that there is no groundwater flow between blocks, but it does mean that the
boundary conditions can retard or otherwise modify flow, and that boundary condition data must
be included in the evaluation of the geohydrology of the area,
The head and aquifer elevation maps show that throughout virtually the entire area the head is
substantially higher than the top of aquifer units, and so the aquifers are confined (artesian). This
further supports the idea of groundwater flow confined in isolated, relatively higher permeability,
dipping rock units, faults and fractures. If the area were one free standing aquifer without
boundary conditions, there would be no confinement,
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Since we worked on the preliminary geohydrologic report for Clear Springs in 1988, about 90
wells were drilled in the study area, 26 new wells were drilled and six deepened in sections 24
and 19 where the largest concentrations of wells in low perme!lbility Hornbrook mudstone are
located, In the Corp Ranch area alone, 14 new wells were drilled and 2 deepened. Property
owners in these areas have reported serious .groundwater problems. It appears that local
geologic conditions, and the continued increase of well density is making things worse. The data
from this study and pump test indicate that the causes of these problems will not be made worse
\ by production from the Clear Springs well.
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Tolman and Clayton Creek Basins Water Budget
The Tolman and Clayton Creek drainage basins are the primary recharge sourc~ to the wells
located in the basins and in the portion of the valley floor bounded by Tolman, Neil and Clayton,
Creeks, The combined Tolman and Clayton Creek basins measure'3,969 acres. At the average
precipitation rate for Ashland of 18 inches per year (low estimate for the basin areas due to
generally greater precipitation in higher mountain areas), that equals 259,334,460 cubic feet of
water per year. Assumil}g only 15% recharge to groundwater (very low estimate), that ,equals
38,9<).0,169 cubic feet. Assuming that this represents the only source ofrecharge available to the
307 wells in the study area (actually the sources of recharge to the 307 wells cover a much larger
area, including basins on all sides of the valley and the entire valley floor), and assuming that the
wells use an average of 500 gallons per day, or a total of 12,506,J.38 cubic feet per year, that
leaves 26,394,031 cubic feet per year available, The project engineers estimate that domestic
water demand for the Clear Springs resort will be about 122,000 gallons per day (85 gallons per
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minute), or 9,939,732 cubic feet per year, about 1/3 of the calculated available flow,
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There are actually about 75 wells in the area bounded by Tolman, Clayton and 'Neil Creeks.
Assuming that 50% of the groundwater recharge from the basins supplies that area, there are
19,450,085 cubic feet of water available. 75 wells at 500 gallons per day equals 3,055;.245 cubic,
feet per year. That leaves 16,394,840 cubic feet, nearly twice the estimated Clear Springs demand
of 9,939,732, Since the Clear Springs resort property covers far less than 1/2 of the acreage 1\ 7 'i
within the portion of the area bounded by Tolman, Clayton and Neil Creeks where there are wells
(lower slopes and valley floor), these calculations indicate that water deman<Lper land area at i
Clear Springs will not exceed the average demand per land area ofthe surrounding properties: 1
Since the Tolman Creek drainage basin is the primary water collecting area for the Tolman Creek
fault zone and the surrounding granitic host rocks, and since it appears that the fault is a primary
source of recharge to the Clear Springs and nearby wells, it is. relevant to evaluate the water
budget for that basin separately" The basin area is approximately 1733 acres, Based on 18 'inches
of precipitation per year, the' basin collects about 113,244,67.5, cubic feet of water per year.
Assuming about 15% recharge to groundwater, that equals about lQ;Q86,701 cubic feet per year.
The remaining 85% would go to run-off and evapotranspiration. "I have assumed that 50% of the
groundwater recharge portion enters the Tolman Cn:ek fault zone, and that the fault zone
supplies 25% of the recharge to the valley aquifers in a' one mile wide corridor along the fault,
which calculates out to 3,538,896,cubic feet from the Tolman Creek fault zone. The other 75% of
valley recharge in the assumed corridor is, supplied Iiy other basins, the myriad of other fractures,
strata, etc. that transmit water down from the hills, as well as from direct precipitation on the
valley floor, and from the many creeks and irrigation ditches that cut across the area. There are
about 100 wells in that corridor. Assuming an average demand per well of 500 gallons per day,
demand is about 4,055,55~ cubic feet per year. Based on the above assumptions, -there is a
recharge rate of about 14,155,585 cubic feet of water per year,to the assumed corridor, leaving
10,100,030 cubic feet per year available, more than the 9,939,732 cubic feet per year estimated
Clear Springs demand.
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, isolated location, which is bounded by Interstate 5 and a wide buffer of land owned by Clear
Springs and Dom Provost, The Ashland city limits are along Crowson Road and city water is
available there, It is likely that the density of wells along Crowson Road, the closest well cluster,
is likely to decrease as-more well owners hook up to city water.
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rough. I have balanced this by using assumptions that generally are biased to the worst case. The
calculations indicate that there is more than enough groundwater recharge to supply the Clear
Springs resort and vicinity wells.
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Hot Springs
There is a line of hot springs along the southwest side of the Bear Creek Valley in the Ashland
area, including Jackson Hot Springs, the Helman Baths, the White Sulfur Spring, the Southern
Pacific Spring and the Sulfur Spring 250 feet away from the Clear Springs well, It is believed that
the hot water is rising up along steeply dipping faults at the edge of the Ashland Plut0n, Meteoric
water (precipitation) percolates into the ground and downward via faults and joints in the rocks to
within close proximity of a deep heat source, The heated water rises by convecti'on back up to
surface. The hot springs are the surface expressions of concentrated hot water flow in primary
conduit faults or other open structures. A certain percentage of the hot water mixes with cold
groundwater on the way up. The common occurrence of high mineral content in wells in the area
is probably due primarily to this mixing. High mineral ,content wells are generally aligned along
fault lines (17), where the most mixing of hydrothermal plumes and cold groundwater takes place,
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To the Ashland City Council
Dear Council Members,
I was highly surprised when I became aware that the city has
serious plans, and got tentative approval to use well water for
supplementary irrigation of the Oak Knoll Golf course during
spring and summer periods when TIDwater would not be available.
Ground water in a lot of locations in this area is a very preco-
cious (precious) commodity specially during summer drought peri-
ods. As an example, my initial 30 gpm well that came in at 160
feet went dry in September of 1993 after six years of service. I
live on 261 Ryder Lane about one mile distance (as the crow
flies) from Oak Knoll.
The use of 0.)67 CFS or 75 gal/minute on a continuous basis trans-
lates into 4500 gal/hour or 108,000 gal/day, a quantity of water
sufficient for approximately 300 households, the size of a small
village.
I believe that the use of ground water for massive irrigation
(2571 barrels per day) is inappropriate and I urge you to recon-
sider using this valuable source of water for irrigation.
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October 2, 1996
ATTN: Dwight French
Water Rights Section Manager,
Oregon Water Resources Department
Commerce Building
158 12th Street, N.E.
Salem, OR 97310-0210
RE: Application #G-13824
It has come to my attention that the Oak Knoll Golf Course has applied for
gl'ound water usage to water the golf course. I am adamant ley opposed to
I:he usuance of this permit for the following reasons:
1. Water is a limited resource and much of our area has water shortages
alleady. We have had many years of drought that have further depleted
water availability.
2. Our resources, water included, should never be utilized, nor permits
granted for use as entertainment if there is a shortage of that resource.
A golf course certainly falls under the entertainment catagory.
3. Oak Knoll currently has
Talent Irrigation District.
IBsources. The golf course
Lhey need or think they are
access to water from the city of Ashland and
That is an adequate share of local water
looks plenty green to me. Why would they think
entitled to more?
We live 1/4 mile from the golf course. I have attached a copy of the Flow
Test performed on our well when we purchased our home in 1987. As you can
see we do not have adequate water to meet the basic needs of our home. We
are not able to run water for longer than 2 hours at a time to water the
garden, wash laundry or shower. We have chosen to not water parts of our
ploperty in order to conserve this precious resource. I find it to be
greedy and selfish when I hear that one of our neighbors believes they are
entitled to more than their share and their obvious disregard for the
impact this could have on those of us who live nearby.
1 request that you grant a contested case hearing and I intend to testify
at that hearing. It is long past tIme that we the people be heard and that
money stops being the motivation behind these decisions about the natural
resources of this sacred land.
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Caroline Storm
3607 Hwy. 66
Ashland, OR 97520
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Static Level: sO <.p Drawdown Level: :::J'-If) I'J Total Drawdown: :20 {.,.
Recovery Level: ;;J I J ' 0" Total Recovery: .::J 8 'n" within J.~- ~JHr.
Total Gallons Flowed: / ~ d ~ c:1':~ I' Average GPM: .1../ ~ ~(
Comments: fA Je If her lr- _ <; ___0 hI' {".J ..5 ,..,.--0; ,_.). __ vll.~
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Mr. Dwight French
Water Rights Section Manager
Oregon Water Resources Department
Commerce Building
158 12th Street, N.E.
Salem, OR 97310-01210
Dear Mr. Frenc-h:
I am concerned that the city of Ashland has applied for a
water right of 75 gallons/min. on a continuous basis between
March 1 and October 31, without benefit of a public hearing. If
the city were in a water crisis, such an action might be
justified; or, if the city were oreoarina to meet a crisis, the
matter might deserve consideration. However, neither of these
seems to be the,case since the crisis in question happens to be
irrigation of the Oak Knoll golf course, during low water or
drought years. .
Groundwater levels in Ashland have been under scrutiny by
affected citizens living in rural Ashland for some time. Most
notably, citizens living around the proposed Provost resort have
testified that their wells are inadequate.
This subject interests me because I have wondered for a long
time why Ashland, a city that prides itself on intelligent
problem-solving, hasn't made some effort to make mdintenance of
the golf course self-sustainable. ~xpcriments with native plants
and grasses in some parts of the Gountry have yi<11ded
environmentally suund golf courses. Such vegetation requires
less care and less water.
It is shocking to me that the city would tap into what
precious groundwater exists without first knowing how much there
is; and, second, to do so for such a frivolous reason, recreation
aside!
,'le need a public hearing 011 thiG issue and much more study
before any further action is taken.
Sincerely,
Barbara Ryberg
373 Vista St.
Ashland, OR 97520
pc Chris Skrepetos
Ken Hagen, MembeI-
Ashland City Council
548 Rock St.
Ashland, OR 97520
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affiliated with 1000 Friends of Oregon
33 Nonh Central, Room 429
Medford. Oregon 97501
541n76-0443
October 10. 1996
Attn: Dwight French
Water Rights Section Manager
Oregon Water Resources Department
Commerce Bulldlng
158 12th Street, N. E.
Salem. OR 97310-0210
Dear Mr. French:
The Jackson County Citizens League Is writing in opposition to the request by
the City of Ashland for a 75 gallons/minute well for Oak Knoll Golf Course
Irrigation.
We understand that the City does not really' need the water for irrigation
because, it receives water from Talent Irrigation District (TID) in addition to the
municipal water supply. Although TID provides water only durtng a long
summer season, the City waters the golf course year-round. It is the
understanding of our Board that the use proposed for the well Is to provide
Oak Knoll neighbors an aesthetic asset--a full. year-round pond: I. e., they
don't like the looks of the pond when water has evaporated and left a draw-
down effect. In light of water shortages south of Ashland and the lowertng of
the water table. we believe your tentative approval was not based on fact.
To support our opposition, we present a summary of information which we've
collected about Jackson County water conditions.
AU. S. Geological Survey Prellminary Wells Survey. conducted by Ertc Dittmer
and the Jackson County Watermaster. between November 1989 and November
1990, showed that 640 wells were drilled In the county. Of these 120 or 19%
yielded less than four gallons per minute and 56 or 9% were dxy. The average
depth of the 640 wells was 360 feet. Seventeen percent of the wells drtlled did
not qualify for home mortgage loans. At that time it cost $11 per foot to drill a
well; the cost of the dxy holes In the 1990 wells study was $260.000.
These figures Indicate that over 27% of the wells drilled In Jackson County are
dxy or Inadequate. The USGS prellminary well study Indicated that 67% of
existing wells were declining In output and 43% showed a decline of 3.14 feet
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per year. More and more homeowners will tell you that they are digging more
and deeper holes to get water. The deeper the hole, the older the ground water
With higher mineral levels. Work done for the "2050" Agricultural Study
confirms that current wells have excessive levels of arsenic, fluoride, bacteria'
and nitrates which represent potential health risks. (draft excutlve summary
attached)
The "2050" study found that 26,000 people relied on wells in 1992 and that
50,000 Will rely on wells in 2050. Based on this projection, the study
concluded
IT IS UNLIKELY THAT GOUND WATER RESOURCES AVAILABLE
FROM THE BEAR CREEK BASIN WILL BE ADEQUATE TO MEET
THESE PROJECTED DEMANDS AT THE WCATIONS THEY WILL
BE NEEDED.
The study proposes "defining specific ground water quantity or quali.ty 'areas of
concern' Within which special controls or requirements would apply." South
Ashland is one of those areas.
Because Jackson County faces groundwater shortages in the near future, It is
more important that your department not take for granted the avallabllity of 75
gallons per mlnute to malntaJn the scenic appearance of a pond. This is not
a needed use. And, more important. It has not been demonstrated that It can
Justlfled in light of current Jackson County data.
Yours truly,
(jl(~fJ 1). j1---u;/
Carol N. Doty, President {
Board of Directors
CURRENT CONDITIONS - GROUND WATER OUAT,ITY
There are wells i"n Jackson County and in the study area with
excessive levels of arsenic, fluoride, bacteria and nitrates
which represent potential health risks. There are also wells
with excessive levels of hardness, boron and iron. Most
residents on wells do not know the quality of their water.
. ...
FUTURE CONDITIONS AND DEMANDS (2050)
Factors Affecting Future Ground Water Demands
* population growth
* Ava i labil i ty and quali ty of ground water
* Availability and accessibility of surface water
* Availability and location of developable land
1992 population on wells (study area)
Possible population growth: (2% to 2000
2050 Population on wells
2050 Ground Water Demand
.
26,000
then 1% annually)
50,000
8,400 Ac Ft/yr
IT IS UNLIKELY THAT GROUND WATER RESOURCES AVAILABLE FROM
WITHIN THE BEAR CREEK BASIN WILL BE ADEQUATE TO MEET THESE
PROJECTED DEMANDS AT THE LOCATIONS THEY WILL BE NEEDED.
Therefore, it is likely that the combination of ground water
limitations, and land use restrictions to rural development
will result in more people living in cities served by more
reliable municipal water sources thus reducing demands on
ground water supplies projected above.
APPROACH TO GROUND WATER ISSUES AND PROBLEMS
The approach being taken to deal with the growing ground
water concerns in Jackson County is to:
*
gather and evaluate existing ground water data
*
generate new ground water information
*
develop improved data analysis techniques
*
promote public awareness of ground water issues
*
consider defining specific ground water quantity or
quality "areas of concern" within which special
controls or requirements would apply.
*
work with local clt,ies and municipal water suppliers on
long term plans for identifying and pursuing future
water supplies for all residents
Ground water is a hidden and often unpredictable resource which
is too often taken for granted until it runs out. There are
indications' that local ground water supplies are decreasing at
least in certain areas. It is critical to plan for the wise use
of this limited resource to prevent serious water shortages in
the future as the county population grows.
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(DRAFT) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BEAR CREEK BASIN GROUND WATER DEMAND STUDY
SETTING:
JacKson County does not have the extensive uniform ground
water aquifers found in other parts of the country. The
nature and variations in the local geology limits ground
water supplies and the ability to predict its quantity and
quality. The figure below shows that the loose sediments
where water can be found between the grains are not thick or
extensive. Instead JacKson county has more hard rock
geology that contain water only in cracKs and fissures.
Wf.'iiT
JACKSON COUNlY
GEOLOGIC CROSS SECllON
-CENERALIZED-
DEAR CREEK VALLEY
EXAMM.E
EAST
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CURRENT CONDITIONS - GROUND WATER OUANTITY
Ground water provides most of the rural domestic water
supply in JacKson County and in the Bear CreeK Basin.
There are areas in Jackson County and in the study area
where wells have inadequate yields for the intended use and
where water table levels are declining.
Current Demands in the "2050" study Area (1992)
Total population 125,000
Population served by municipal supplies * 99,000
Population served by ground water wells 26,000
Ground Water Demand 4.400 Ac Ft/vr
(* other than ground water-from within the study area)
Potential recharge sources - sources of recharge include
precipitation, agricultural irrigation, lawn watering and
septic tank outflow. There is not enough information to
quantify the amount of surface water which actually reaches
ground water supplies from precipitation, agricultural
irrigation and urban uses: It is probable that the
potential recharge amounts exceed the demand, but the
recharge cannot reach the places it is needed most.
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JULIE LYN REYNOLDS
Principal
KEN KIGEL
Assistanl Principal
ASHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
MICHELLE ZUNDEL
AssistantPrlnciplI1
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AlhlltlcOir.ctor
{S41)4B2.2J77
To the wonderful people at Ashland Fire & Rescue,
I wanted to thank you for taking the time to meet with me
on November 30th, and take me through the average-day you encounter.
I found your field to be quite interesting and am still considering it as
a profeesion for myself one day. It was great to find out that the
people responsible for saving lives in Ashland are such wonderful people
even when not on a call. I was impressed with the devotion each of you had f
your job. Even though I was unable to see any of you in action on a
call, I can tell just from the information youtold me that all of
you are knowledgable in your career. I want to thank you for allowing
me into your worksite, and taking the time to explain to me what
might seem so simple to you.
Again I thank you for your hospitality, and your help with
my exploration into the career of a paramedic.
Sincerely,
Melissa Arakelian
(Stmdent at Ashland High School)
201 S MOUNTAltJ A'If'NI.H:
ASHLAND. onEGON 97520-2H14
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December 3, 1996
Ci ty of Ashland
Brian Almquist
20 East Main St
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Mr. Almquist:
I am contacting you today in order to voice my concern and
objection to any plan that would relocate all City offices from
downtown to the East Main Annex.
Current planning and social theory indicates 'that downtown areas
that are essentially Msingle use" are doomed to fail. Without a
certain aspect of diversity, tbeir foundation can be quickly
shaken by corrections in both the tourism industry and t,he
economy. As you are well aware, a quick look at the downtown of
the late 1960's indicates that this trend is already beginning to
take shape. The once integrated downtown area is now largely
single use. The residential aspect of downtown (residences over
commercial business) is nearly extinct, as are the businesses that
once catered to a local clientele (hardware shops and a automobile
dealer) .
By allowing downtown to evolve into a monoculture of commercial
businesses that cater almost entirely to tourists, local residents
in many ways abandon the area because they do not feel welcome.
Without a residential aspect in downtown, there is no feeling of a
twenty four hour cohesiveness in the area. The downtown area
begins to look very much like a Hollywood studio set-a pretty
facade, but nothing behind it.
While I understand that it is too late to save the residential
aspect of downtown, it is not too late to save the presence of
City government. If you allow these City offices to move out of
downtown to a more suburban location, you make it okay to abandon
downtown. This is anything but okay. If the City abandons downtown
it will leave a commercial monopoly in the area. I realize that
this is difficult to see at this point, but I urge you and your
staff to consult both history and the experts that are involved in
Planning, Environmental Psychology and Sociology. You will find
that abandoning the downtown is the paragon of mistakes. While I
certainly realize that the almighty dollar is in command here, any
relocation of City offices will cost the City of Ashland much more
in damages to the downtown area. It may take a few years to
realize the damage, but it will eventually be apparent.
I strongly urge the City of Ashland to fully research this
decision before any further action is taken. This is not just a
money issue. It is an issue of preserving and maintaining
successful and livable communities.
Sincerely,
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Alex C. Krach
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1370 Tolman Creek Road
Ashland, OR 97520
December 12,1996
Mayor Golden and Ashland City Council
20 E. Main
Ashland, OR 97520
Mayor Golden and City Council:
I am sending each council member a copy of a letter I submitted to the Transportation
Committee to express my objections to this plan that will drastically dictate Ashland's mobility -
negatively in my view.
A second letter is a plea to further change Ashland's unfair LID system.
I truly feel my concepts are so off base from those of you in power that my efforts are
futile. I am unhappy with each of these current proposals, therefore I feel obligated to show you
other options until the bitter end. It would be a nice change to work with the system and feel part
of it, rather than say "I told you so" down the road.
I'm as tired of doing this as you are of hearing from me.
Sincerely, l ,. ,-, : -
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1370 Tolman Creek Road
Ashland, OR 97520
December 12, 1996
Mayor Golden & Ashland City Council Members
20 E. Main
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Mayor Golden and City Council Members:
I feel serious considerations are finally being explored to rectifY the Ashland LID process,
Because this is such an important issue to me, I would like to make some suggestions that could
make it an acceptable system to fund these city improvements.
The major change that must be made is to eliminate "pre-signed agreements" as an acceptable
way to blackmail Ashland owners to "agree" to an LID. No citizen should be forced to sign a blank
check, which in essence happens when ayone agrees to a "pre-signed agreement".
I think that 5 I % of the'paying land owners should actually want to have the project proceed
and be willing to pay for it. It may take many meetings to talk landowners into a project, thus letting
the people involved actually become part of the process that sanctions a local improvement district's
formation.
I propose that Ashland create a "potential LID list", keeping it up dated and notifYing those
who could be involved as soon as their property is listed,
As the need for a certain Local Improvement District draws more interest, everyone involved
should be asked to meet to create a consensus on the need, design and cost. Only after 5 I % then sign
an agreement should a LID be formed.
The pressure will be put on citizens rather than city officials. People in the area will be forced
to work it out so that they are responsible for their area of development and financing, City
management or knowledgeable volunteers will be needed to oversee this process.
There will be meetings of debate and stalemates, but so be it. With our current system, citizens
always fight against the unfair charges thrust upon them. Valuable time is wasted by city officials
and citizens where no one wins and ill will almost always prevails.
This new approach forces citizens to get involved with their city to solve problems. If they
don't, then they should forever hold their peace. That would be acceptable. Positive things could
happen, such as citizens and the city soliciting funding from the state, in a community effort,
There is only one reason to maintain the blackmail style LID policy currently in force, and it
was clearly asked of me at last Tuesday's council meeting. It is "how will our city ever get any
improvements made, without the current system?"
That's exactly the point. It is evident to most people that anyone who would be involved in
LID costs, would have to be forced to do so, I believe that's an excellent observation and because
the next LID could involve any of us, it's time to find a better way. Put yourself in the place of your
fellow citizens who you force these expenses upon and you will change your mind.
My )mowledge of LID loans is that the city offers high interest rates along v.ith a lien on one's
property. I was offered 9% for a traffic light with adjustment when the city received fmancing. I was
warned it could go as high as 12%! For the road LID, a 7V,% interest was the best offer I received.
I thought for sure a municipal improvement loan would cost much less. When a,property owner does
not want the improvement in the first place, it makes for a very unhappy situation. This should not
be a way for the city to make money. The lowest possible rates should be available,
There will be many instances that cause 51 % of an area to need to make needed improvements.
Once developers or landowners agree on the need, we should figure how to fairly help the 49% who
don't want it or can't afford it. A system must be developed so no one is hurt from this anymore. Our
city attorney stated that "this current LID is a legal system,~ If so, why don't we try another system
to see if it could work better. Returning to the old system is always a possibility if improvements
can't be funded with a more equitable system. Believe me, that should make us all work hard for
the new system!
I must say in conclusion that I do not feel it fair or acceptable to treat businesses or individual
homeowners any differently when it comes to LID rules or charges.
Thank you for your time and consideration. This a very important issue that will be a major
accomplishment if an acceptable system can be developed.
Sincerely,
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Ashland Transportation Committee:
After last night's transportation meeting I feel that my point of view should be put in writing.
I am very much in favor of the concept of improving walking and bicycling pathways in a safe
manner that would also accommodate our physically challenged citizens and even skateboarders
and rollerbladers.
Without question it would improve safety, environment, and make our city a better place. Too
much time is wasted on the obvious benefits and not enough spent adapting these needs to a
community that will not stop growing.
I do not feel that anyone is clearly stating that any of these costs are of benefit to our whole
community and that the expenses will be funded by everyone in Ashland. No burden should be
put on one individual business or citizen. If it is actually something that AsWand wants, then
everyone must pay. Don't you agree?
The reason I ask is it has never been stated to me that the actual users should also contribute.
Citizens get up at meetings and expound about not owning a car and how wonderful they are
because they have the time or choose to live a life style without an automobile. In a second
breath they talk about taxing gas and other methods that eliminate them from contributing.
That's like crying because tax payers voted to quit subsidizing a bus system that would not
charge it's users enough to make it run and whining because users don't have a bus to jump on
every 15 minutes. Like a business, if there's not enough users to support the need then someone
should look at alternatives. If it's important enough to you - support it, right?
Almost all businesses must have large truck access as well as the whole town. This is a fact I
would like someone on this committee to acknowledge.
Ken Hagen scares me when he expounds about actually narrowing existing streets and promoting
making future streets more narrow than they are now, That's completely unacceptable and
ridiculous in a tourist city that must have large truck, and equipment access to all parts of town.
All businesses need delivery capabilities of regular size and width trucks, City maintenance and
safety vehicles use the extra inches and feet I hear being chopped of our current and future streets
in the plan. I hear no objections from this committee. What are you thinking?
The HWY. 66 "beautification" or "re-design" plan is having major problems for this very reason.
Cost has not been the issue yet. The problem is now how to add all the desired bike paths,
sidewalks, etc. onto a street which was not correctly designed before any buildings or right of
ways were allowed. There is not enough room!
For me the dispute clearly is land users along the road trying to fight for a limited amount of
space and keep ingress and egress to which they've become accustomed. Thus far, the only
plans designers come up with are totally unacceptable to the citizens along Ashland street simply
because it forces them to have a less desirable location than they now have. In most cases it will
de-value their property and in no way offers any incentive to make the changes needed.
If! have explained my point with Ashland Street as an example, then how can this committee not
take issue with Ken Hagen who adamantly endorses narrowing existing streets and promoting
new subdivisions with not enough space for parking for a small party with friends. If you
continue, then Ashland should start another business to shuttle people around this town.
Cramming everything into one small "spot" called Ashland which is surrounded by acres and
miles of open space is foolish. That is my opinion and I believe I am not alone in saying this is
the worst thing you could do for the future of our city.
Do it right the first time. Don't you see things like putting trees in the middle of sidewalks poor
judgement and a waste of money? This is where you're going with your plan, this time except it
won't be able to be fixed later. The major flaw is down sizing ingress and egress throughout the
city. It is the key issue that will ruin this city or improve it.
The "wording" is what I hear the committee is concerned about in this transportation plan. I
don't care about what's on paper, it's what I hear people are going to do with this plan, that
scares me. Make it clear which way you're going because there will be a battle against down
sizing streets rather than community input to improve "Modal Equity" for the future. Thus far, I
hear the committee promoting down sizing. Hopefully I'm not listening well enough, I honestly
don't want to make your job any tougher than it is. I'll look forward to some answers.
Sincerely,
c Brombacher
1370 Tolman Creek Road
Ashland, OR 97520
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December 16,1996
Alex C. Krach
P.O. Box 471
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Dear Mr. Krach:
Thank you for your letter of December 3 concerning the location of city offices.
Let me assure you that there is not, nor has there been, any plan to "relocate all city
offices from downtown to the East Main area." Unfortunately, the Daily Tidings continues
to publish articles and letters alluding to the "plan to move City Hall."
The City Council has categorically stated that City Hall, and all the functions now in the
building, are to remain there for the foreseeable Mure. There are some upstairs rental
offices for Public Works administration above the American Trails store on the Plaza which
will probably be relocated to the East Main site.
Ashland's Central Area Plan, which was adopted as an element of the city's
comprehensive plan states on page 44 that:
'City Hall will remain in its present location for the immediate
Mure. While the city grows some functions will have to be
located. The continued presence of the municipal
government ties it to downtown, and therefore to the people.
With the absence of a City Hall downtown, there is some
danger that the downtown will lapse into a tourist amenity.
The presence of a City Hall downtown provides at least three
important enhancements: it shows a commitment to the
downtown to work together on its problems, reinforces the
downtown as the city center, and continues a tradition begun
by the first settlers."
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December 16, 1996
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Most of what you have expressed in your letter is expressed in the above excerpt from
the adopted Downtown Plan. The real challenge will be to accommodate the present
functions now in City Hall within the confines of the present City Hall property. We are
in the process of evaluating whether that is possible or not.
Thank you for sharing your concerns.
Very truly yours,
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City Administrator
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
November 6, 1996
RE:
Susan Wilson Broadus, Director Public Works; Brian Almquist, City
Anministrator; Greg Scoles, Assistant City Administrator
Jim Olson, Assistant City Engineer ~
Water Connection Request to Property Outside City Limits
TO:
FROM:
General:
The attached letter was received from Lester Zirnmerlee in which he is requesting a
water service to his property located at 250 Clay Street (39 1E llCB-1000 on the
attached map). The property is, of course, outside tbe city limits but is inside the urban
growth boundary.
BacklP'ound:
The single residence on this 4.77 acre lot is a very old farmhouse. Water is currently
being provided through a band dug well that bas become contaminated. Efforts to
revitalize the well have failed. The property is served by city sewer as are several others
in the area. There is a 12 incb water line on the east shoulder of Gay Street directly in
front of the residence which extends across 2/3 of tbe lot's frontage. The property
abbuts tbe city limits on the east and west sides. Annexation of this property at this time '
would leave an island of property to tbe south whicb would be fully surrounded by the
city. .
ReQllest;
This request brings up tbe problem of how to respond to citizens with similar requests.
As you recall, in 1994 this issue of water sales outside the city limits was hotly debated
by the council. The attached ordinance was prepared and presented at that time. The
motion by the council was to postpone the proposed ordinance indefirutely.
What is the city's current policy on water sales outside the city limits?
Attachments: Proposed Ordinance
Minutes of August 16, 1994 Council Meeting
Memo of August 12, 1994
Letter from Mr. Zimmerlee
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS FOR
THE SALE OF WATER OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS
THE PEOPLE OF THE CllY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The following section 14.04.050 is added to the Ashland Municipal Code:
14.04.050 Connection - Outside City. Inside Urban Growth Boundarv.
Premises located outside the City of Ashland and inside the urban growth
boundary may be connected to the city water system when such connection is
determined by the Ashland City Council to be in the best interest of the City of
Ashland and to not be detrimental to the City's water facilities. Sucl,1 connection
shall be made only upon the following conditions:
A. The applicant for water service pay the water connection fee and the
systems development charges established by the City.
B. In the event dwellings or buildings connected to the water system are
subsequently replaced for any reason, then the replacement building or dwelling
may continue to be connected to the water system of the City as long as the
use of the water system will not be increased as determined by the Director of
Public Works.
C. An Ashland water main or line exists within 100 feet of the premises.
A transmission line shall not be considered a water main or line for the purpose
of the preceding sentence. A transmission line is defined as one designated by
the Public Works Director for the sole purpose of transmitting water between
reservoirs. Such lines include:
The 24" line from the water filter plant to Crowson Reservoir.
The 24. line from the water filter plant to Granite Street Reservoir.
The 24. line from Glenview and Granite Streets to the water filter plant to
Strawberry Lane pump station.
The 12" line from the Strawberry Lane pump station to Fallon Reservoir.
The 12" line from Tolman & Greenmeadows to Alsing Reservoir. .
No water main or lines will be extended to serve properties outside of the urban
growth boundary.
D. The applicant furnish to the City a consent to the annexation of the
land, signed by the owners of record and notarized so that it may be recorded
by the City and binding on Mure owners of the land.
E. The applicant shall provide for the payment to the City by the owners,
at the time of annexation, an amount equal to the current assessment for
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liabilities and indebtedness previously cOntracted by a public service district,
such as Jackson County Fire District No.5, multiplied by the number of years
remaining on such indebtedness, so that the land may be withdrawn from such
public service districts in accord with ORS 222.520 and at no present or future
expense to the City.
F. The owner shall execute a deed restriction preventing the partitioning
or subdivision of the land prior to annexation to the City.
G. The premises are within the Urban Growth Boundary.
H. The property owner shall execute a contract with the City of Ashland
which provides for payment of all charges connected with the provision of water
service to the property; compliance with all ordinances of the city related to
water service and that failure to pay for charges when due shall automatically
become a lien upon the property. A memorandum of the contract shall be
recorded in the county deed records with the" cost of recording to be paid by
the property owner.
SECTION 2. The following section 14.04.060 is added to the Ashland Municipal Code:
14.04.060 Connection - Outside Urban Growth Boundary. Premises located
outside the urban growth boundary may be connected to the city water system
when such connection is determined by the Ashland City Council to be in the
best interest of the City of Ashland and to not be detrimental to the City's water
facilities. Such connection shall be made only upon the following cenditions:
A. The applicant for water service pays the water connection fee and the
systems development charges established by the City Council.
B. The connection is for the use and benefit of dwellings and buildings
completed and existing on July 1, 1994.
C. An Ashland water main or line exists within 100 feet of the premises.
A transmission line shall not be considered a water main or line for the purpose
of the preceding sentence. A transmission line is one designated by the Public
Works Director for the sole purpose of transmitting water between reservoirs.
No water main or lines will be extended to serve properties outside of the urban
growth boundary.
D. The applicant shall secure, in writing, a statement from the
Environmental Health Division, Health Department, Jackson County, Oregon,
that the existing water system for the premises has failed.
E. The applicant shall secure, in writing, a statement from Jackson
County that the provision of water by the City of Ashland does not confiict with
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the Jackson County Comprehensive Plan, support documents, rules or
regulations.
F. There is no other feasible source of water for the premises.
G. The property owner shall execute a deed restriction' on the property
that states that no further buildings or additions to existing buildings shall be
connected to the water service.
H. The property owner shall execute a contract with the City of Ashland
which provides for payment of all charges connected with the provision of water
service to the property; compliance with all ordinances of the city related to
water service and that failure to pay for charges when due shall automatically
become a lien upon the property. A memorandum of the contract.shall be
recorded in the county deed records with the cost of recording to be paid by
the property owner.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF ASHLAND
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
DATE:
December 11, 1996
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM:
John McLaughlin, Director of Community Development
RE:
Revised Annexation Ordinance
I have included a copy of the revised annexation ordinance, incorporating the changes
requested by the Mayor and Council at the last meeting. In addition, a couple of
changes have been included by the City Attorney. Specifically, those modifications are as
follows:
Page 2:
18.106.020.E.
This wording was added to address issUes raised in the recently.
passed Measure 4Z
18.106.025
This is a new section that allows for initiation of annexations by
the City Council on its own motion, and suspends some of the
standards. This allows for annexations to alleviate health
hazards, or to remove "islands."
18.106.030.D.
The wording ''waste water" was substituted for 'sewage':
Page 3:
18.106.030.E. 4.
The wording "local transit provider" was substituted for "Rogue
Valley Transportation District".
18.106.030.F.
Wording was added ensuring that future development will occur
at the required 90% of base density. Further, the maximum
density for the property shall not include undevelopable areas in
the calculations. .
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18.106.030.G.1. & 2.
Affordable Housing Requirement
The Housing Commission has submitted a memo to the Council regarding the
provision of affordable housing. The ordinance requires 25% of the units to
be affordable to buyers with incomes at or below 100% of median, or 15% of
the units affordable at 80% of median. These numbers were first
recommended by a sub-committee of the Housing Commission, and we
believe they provide a good basis for the provision of affordable housing with
annexations.
The Housing Commission has modified their position and is now
recommending that the median income for those qualifying for the units
remain at 130%. As the Council remembers, many issues were raised by
citizens during the Diamond D annexation regarding the affordable housing
provision at such a "high" level - 130% of median income. In addressing
those concerns, and realizing that the provision of affordable housing during
annexations is mandatory, compared to the incentive based affordable
housing/subdivision program. We believe that the incentive based (density
bonus) program must remain at 130% to remain viable. However, we believe
that there are opportunities with annexations to provide lower cost housing,
truly meeting the median income needs of our community.
We recommend that the submitted language be retained, providing affordable
housing at 100% of median income. The Housing Commission will continue
to work on refinements to this portion of the annexation ordinance, and as
refined language is developed, we will forward those to the Council as
ordinan'ce amendments.
18.106.030.H.1.
The phrase "redevelopable" was added to vacant lands, as well
.as a definition.
Staff recommends approval this ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE REPLACING CHAPTER 18.106 OF THE ASHLAND
MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO MODIFY APPROVAL STANDARDS -
FOR ANNEXATIONS.
ANNOTATED TO SHOW DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE ORDINANCE CONSIDERED AT
FIRST READING BEFORE THE COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 3, 1996. DELETIONS ARE AND
ADDITIONS' ARE SHADED.
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 18.106 of the Ashland Municipal Code is replaced in its entirety
as follows:
"Chapter 18.106
ANNEXATIONS
Sections:
18.106.010 Procedure
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1'8.106.030 Approval Standards"" --- w___ u
18.106.040 Boundaries
18.106.050 Statutory Procedure
18.106.060 Procedure
18.106.010 Procedure. All annexations shall be processed under the Type III
procedure.
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- RI\Lf!BM~mt!!91~1I1gm&t~i11@",lilq~BtiAflPphcatlon for annexation shall Include the following
information:
A. Consent to annexation which is non-revokable for a period of one year
from its date.
B. Agreement to deposit an amount sufficient to retire any outstanding
. indebtedness of special districts defined in ORS 222.510.
C. Boundary description and map prepared in accordance with ORS
308.225. Such description and map shall be prepared by a registered
land surveyor. The boundaries shall be- surveyed and monumented as
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required by statute subsequent to Council approval of the proposed
annexation.
D. Written findings addressing the criteria in 18.106.030.
E. Written request by the property owner fora zone change. BfQVllll~llli
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18.106.030 Approval standards. An annexation may be approved if the proposed
request for annexation conforms, or can be made to conform through the imposition
of conditions, with the following approval criteria:
A. The land is within the City's Urban Growth Boundary.
B. The proposed zoning for the annexed area is in conformance with the
designation indicated on the Comprehensive Plan Map, and the project, if
proposed concurrently with the annexation, is an allowed use within the
proposed zoning.
C. The land is currently contiguous with the present City limits.
"0, Adequate City facilities for the provision of water to the site as determined
by the Public Works Department; the transport of sewage from the site to the
oO'llogo ~~$:t~!Wat&l1 treatment plant as determined by the Public Works
Departnient';'iheprovision of electricity to the site as determined by the Electric
Department; urban storm drainage as determined by the Public Works
Department can and will be provided to and through the subject property.
Unless the City has deciared"a moratorium based upon a shortage of water,
sewer, or electricity, it is recognized that adequate capacity exists system-wide
for these facilities.
E. Adequate transportation can and will be provided to and through the
subject property. For the purposes of this section "adequate transportation" for
annexations consists of vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian and transit transportation
meeting the following standards:
1. For vehicular transportation a 20' wide paved access exists, or
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can and will be constructed, along the full frontage of the project site to
the nearest fully improved collector or arterial street. All streets adjacent
to the annexed area shall be improved, at a minimum, to a half-street
standard with a minimum 20' driving surface. The City may, after
assessing the impact of the development, require the full improvement of
streets adjacent to the annexed area. All streets located. within annexed
areas shall be fully improved to city standards. Where future street
dedications are indicated on the City's Street Dedication Map or required
by the City, provisions shall be made for the dedication and improvement
of these streets and included with the application for annexation.
2. For bicycle transportation safe and accessible bicycle facilities
exist, or can and will be constructed. Should the annexation be adjacent
to an arterial street, bike lanes shall be provided on or adjacent to the
arterial street. Ukely bicycle destinations from the project site shall be
determined and safe and accessible bicycle facilities serving those
destinations shall be indicated.
3. For pedestrian transportation safe and accessible pedestrian
facilities exist, or can and will be constructed. Full sidewalk
improvements shall be provided on one side adjacent to the annexation
for all streets adjacent to the proposed annexed area. Sidewalks shall be
provided as required by ordinance on all streets within the annexed area.
Where the project site is within a quarter of a mile of an existing sidewalk
system, the sidewalks from the project site shall be constructed to extend
and connect to the existing system. Ukely pedestrian destinations from
the project site shall be determined and the safe and accessible
pedestrian facilities serving those destinations shall be indicated.
4. For transit transportation, should transit service be available to the
site, or be likely to be extended to the site in the future based on
information from the Rogue Volley TranGportation DiGtriot Im;,R\!l!?!~
.~\tl'li_~~, provisions shall be .made for the construction of
adequate transit facilities, such as bus shelters and bus turn-out lanes.
All required transportation improvements shall be constructed and
installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any new
structures on the annexed property.
F. For all residential annexationsiMil'\B\i@ili~Pl~{RmDiiiliJ~lmD.~tr~flQ9
that the development of the entire propei1Ywllrufifiliaier~toccur "iifa^^ililriiili'um
density of 90% of the base density for the zone, unless reductions in the total
number of units is necessary to accommodate significant natural features,
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G. For all residential annexations of four units or greater
1. 25% of the proposed units shall be affordable and available to
qualifying buyers or renters with incomes at or below 100% of median
income; or
2. 15% of the proposed units shall be affordable and available to
qualifying buyers or renters with incomes at or below 80% of median
income. -
The total number of affordable units required by this section shall be
determined by rounding down fractional answers, determined above, to
the nearest whole unit.
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Properties providing affordable units as part of the annexation process
shall also qualify for a density bonus for development under the
Performance Standards Option for subdivisions.
One or more of the following standards are met:
1. The proposed area for annexation is to be residentially zoned, and
there is less than a five-year supply of vacant li~tmg~9tiQIg,land in
~~e p!:opos~d !and~~~e ~Iass.ifi?ation wit~~n the .?urreNnt "city Ii~it~. wm
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and .~2_~Mland inventories and by the methodology for land
need projections from the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan;
or
2. The proposed lot or lots will be zoned E-1 or C-1 under the
Comprehensive Plan, and that the applicant will obtain Site Review
approval for an outright permitted use, or special permitted use
concurrent with the annexation request; or
3. A current or probable public health hazard exists due to lack of full
City sanitary sewer or water services; or
4. Existing development in the proposed annexation has inadequate
water or sanitary sewer service; or the service will become inadequate
within one year; or
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5. The area proposed for annexation has existing City of Ashland
water or sanitary sewer service extended, connected, and in use, and a
signed "consent to annexation" agreement has been filed and accepted
by the City of Ashland; or
6. The lot or lots proposed for annexation are an "island" completely
surrounded by lands within the city limits.
18.106.040 Boundaries. When an annexation is initiated by a private individual, the
Staff Advisor may include other parcels of property in the proposed annexation to
make a boundary extension more logical and to avoid parcels of land which are not
incorporated but are partially or wholly surrounded by the City of Ashland. The Staff
Advisor, in a report to the Commission and Council, shall justify the inclusion of any
parcels other than the parcel for which the petition is filed. The purpose of this section
is to permit the Planning Commission and Council to make annexations extending the
City's boundaries more logical and orderly.
18.106.050 Statutorv orocedure. The applicant for the annexation shall also declare
which procedure under ORS Chapter 222 the applicant proposes that the Council use,
and supply evidence that the approval through this procedure is likely.
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. The foregoing ordinance was first read by title only in accordance with Article X,
Section 2(C) of the City Charter on the day of , 19_,
and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this _ day of ,19_.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this _ day of
,1996.
Catherine M. Golden, Mayor
. Approved as to form:
Paul Nolte, City Attorney
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CITY OF ASHLAND
MEMORANDUM
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
DATE:
December 3, 1996
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Housing Commission
RE:
The Changes to the Annexation Criteria
First, we would like to thank you for requesting that we review and make
recommendations on changes to the housing portion of the annexation criteria. We have
been working on this task for approximately five months. We have arrived at some
recommendations which were passed onto you in the form of minutes but we thought it
better to present you with a memo succinctly outlining our position and the future action
we would like to take.
The Commission recommends that the cap on the median income of those qualifying for
the program remain at 130%. We know that this has worked in the past, at this time we
are not certain that creating homeownership opportunities for those at 80% or 100% is
feasible using the affordable housing program as it is now constituted. Our future goal is
to ensure that the median income caps create realistic opportunities for those at incomes
less than 130% of median.
The Commission is actively discussing the concept of a program that would allow those
that annex to pay into the housing fund in lieu of building affordable housing. The
rationale for this is twofold. The Commission believes that requiring affordable housing
in the areas "above the boulevard" is not preferred for the following reasons: 1) it would
create a financially detrimental burden on the developer; 2) as the program is today
those that were able to purchase one of the hillside affordable homes would reap a
windfall upon the sale of such home; and 3) that allowing for the density bonuses that
coincide with affordable housing on the hillsides runs counter to the policy of reducing
building in these sensitive areas. Second, we' believe that allowing those that annex to
exercise the "paying in lieu of' option will provide for the funding, of most likely rental
housing for those at incomes lower than those that we are serving now. For example,
the funds could be used for seed or matching money for local non-profit agencies to
leverage other public and private funds to provide housing for the disabled for the
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We feel that there is still work to be done on the housing portion of the annexation
criteria. Yet, we recognize and appreciate your need to continue" this item moving
forward through the process. We would like to develop for your review in the coming
year:
1) a paying in lieu of option and the accompanying cash payment formula (the
dollar amount per unit not constructed); and
2) an analysis of the feasibility of providing housing, through the annexation
process, for those at less than 130% of median income.
We look forward.to working with you creating affordable housing in Ashland through
creative policies and programs. '
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SUSTAINABILITY--ANNEXATIONS --GROWTH
WHAT'S THE CONNECTION?
Recently the City of Ashland adopted as it's logo
"Sustainable Ashland, Where Green Becomes Mainstream."
When I think of logos, whether they be connected with
cities, businesses, organizations or individuals, I look to
these as representing a statement of the principals they
support and strive to embody. This certainly was the intent
of our city officials as they encouraged the creation and
adoption of our new logo.
But what does this ~eally mean, that is, the word
Sustai~ability? I find ~hat there are many definitions
around nowadays especially with the growing popularity of the
UO~df but they all seem to embrace a COffiITLOn concept. That
co~cep~ oeing, ~ha~ we as ~u~ans ~us~ modify and limit our
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c~ea~lon of a~l life forms and e~a~le this generatlon and all
future genera~ions the ability to e~Joy a healthy quality of
life.
The definition of Sustainability I like and will use as
appropriate to this article is, "Any action, policy or
process which can be continued indefinitely without degrading
the ecological integrity of the natural environment"
Obviously there is as inextricable connection between a';
growth, any annexations and our stated commitment to be a
sustainable city. Yet there have been no guidelines made
available for use by the city planners to determine the
sustainability of any action pertaining to growth and
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be .influenced by a familiar collection of obsolete and untrue
assumptions based upon pure myth. For example: that we must
grow or die, growth generally is good for the community,
development increases our city revenues(no mention of what it
does to our city costs), continued growth is always good for
business and ~esults in lower unemployment, etc., etc.
There are many studies from dozens of cities throughout the
nation which show conclusively that all of the above myths
are false.
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development' hides from the.tax payer the unpleasar.t, shocking
~~u~h that we tax payers are subsidizing ~he cost or gro~th
~s a part of o~r local property tax ?ayments,-growth, which
_.~ ma:l]' cases ~t'.ight be found to lJe ~:O!:-sustai:-:able.
We need to create an accounting program which would
compute actua: tax payer costs for the construction of
infras~ructure for every.proposed development or annexation.
(Studies throughout the nation i16ve shown these C02LS to be
more than $20,000 per ne'" dwelling unit. )
We need to create a sustainability index of accurate
indicators to enable the citizens and the city planners to
see easily and rapidly the health of our city and Lo make
growth related decisions which are based on empirically based
sustainability.
We also need to develop an index for non capital costs
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impacts on environmental quality and social values, i.e open
space, air pollution, water pollution, added congestion,
natural amenities, livability, auto traffic, quality of life
etc.
At the next city council meeting on December 3, 1996 there
will be continuing discussion relating to proposed revisions
to the annexation ordinance. If you are truly interested in
seeing Ashland become a city growing and thriving on the
principals of sustainability, come to the meeting and speak
your truth, or if more comfortable write a note to the
mayor, city councilors and planning commissioners. You can
help to make a positive difference in your cities future.
Robert E. Tab\"r
P . 0 . Box 1112
Ashland
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF ASHLAND
Department .of Community Development
Planning Division
DATE:
December 3, 1996
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Housing Commission
RE:
The Changes to the Annexation Criteria
First, we would like to thank you for requesting that we review and make
recommendations on changes to the housing portion of the annexation criteria. We have
been working on this task for approximately five months. We have arrived at some
recommendations which were passed onto you in the form of minutes but we thought it
better to present you with a memo succinctly outlining our position and the future action
we would like to take.
The Commission recommends that the cap on the median income of those qualifying for
the program remain at 130%. We know that this has worked in the past, at this time we
are not certain that creating homeownership opportunities for those at 80% or 100% is
feasible using the affordable housing program as it is now constituted. Our future goal is
to ensure that the median income caps create realistic opportunities for those at incomes
less than 130% of median.
The Commission is actively discussing the concept of a program that would allow those
that annex to pay into the housing fund in lieu of building affordable housing. The
rationale for this is twofold. The Commission believes that requiring affordable housing
in the areas "above the boulevard" is not preferred for the following reasons: 1) it would
create a financially detrimental burden on the developer; 2) as the program is today
those that were able to purchase one of the hillside affordable homes would reap a
windfall upon the sale of such home; and 3) that allowing for the density bonuses that
coincide with affordable housing on the hillsides runs counter to the policy of reducing
building in these sensitive areas. Second, we believe that allowing those that annex to
exercise the "paying in lieu of" option will provide for the funding, of most likely rental
housing for those at incomes lower than those that we are serving now. For example,
the funds could be used for seed or matching money for local non-profit agencies to
leverage other public and private funds to provide housing for the disabled for the
working poor.
We feel that there is still work to be done on the housing portion of the annexation
criteria. Yet, we recognize and appreciate your need to continue this item moving
forward through the process. We would like to develop for your review in the corning
year:
1) a paying in lieu of option and the accompanying cash payment formula (the
dollar amount per unit not constructed); and
2) an analysis of the feasibility of providing housing, through the annexation
process, for those at less than 130% of median income.
We look forward to working with you creating affordable housing in Ashland through
creative policies and .programs.
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CITY OF ASHLAND
Department of Public Works
MEMORANDUM
Engineering Division
DATE:
November 26, 1996
TO:
Honorable Mayor Catherine Golden and" City Councilors
FROM:
Susan Wilson Broadus, PE, Director of Public Works/City
E"g;~~r
RE:
RESOLUTION FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR
BACKGROUND
Siskivou Boulevard - East Main Street/Wightman Street
The Engineering Division has conducted a survey of the sidewalks on Siskiyou
Boulevard between East Main and Wightman Streets. Areas of severe displacement or
cracking are listed on the attached Exhibit 'A'. These sidewalk segments pose tripping
hazards and should be repaired as soon as possible.
Oak Block Lighting Proiect Area:
As a part of the Oak Block Lighting Project (Oak . Street L.I.D,},all curbs and
sidewalks on Oak, Pioneer and B Streets surrounding the Armory/Cantwell Block were
to be replaced by the three owners of the block: Tom Cantwell, Lance Pugh and
Caralyn Brafford. Mr. Cantwell and Ms. Brafford have done an excellent job in
completing their respective obligations. Mr. Pugh has not completed the necessary
sidewalk. curb and ADA curb ramp construction on Pioneer and B Streets as agreed.
Work to complete the Oak Block Lighting Project is included on Exhibit 'A'.
Pursuant to Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 13.04.020,the property owner
adjoining a sidewalk has responsibility. for sidewalk maintenance and repairs. AMC
13.04.060authorizes the City Council to direct the City Administrator, by resolution, to
issue a notice requiring the adjacent property owner to complete repair of the defective
sidewalk. "
RECOMMENDATION
Public Works staff recommends Council approval of the attached resolution and
Exhibit 'A'to initiate sidewalk repairs.
Attachments: Resolution, Exhibit A, Mal' uf "!'<O.
ce: Jim Olson, Assislant City Engineer
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CllY ADMINISTRATOR TO
GIVE NOTICE TO OWNERS TO REPAIR SIDEWALKS ON
SISKIYOU BOULEVARD, OAK STREET (OLD ARMORY),
LINCOLN SCHOOL, AND TRIANGLE PARK OR CHARGE SUCH
OWNERS IF CllY MAKES REPAIRS.
Recitals:
A. The public works department has reported to this council that certain
sidewalks on Siskiyou Boulevard, Oak Street (Old Armory), Uncoln School, and
Triangle Park need repair, and by this resolution, the council determines that the
sidewalks listed on the attached Exhibit A need repair.
B. Under Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) Chapter 13.04 the adjoining owners to
these sidewalks are responsible for the repairs.
C. AMC 9 13.04.060 requires the council to adopt a resolution directing the city
administrator to give notice to the adjacent owners and to take certain other actions to
see that the repair is accomplished.
THE CllY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to AMC 9 13.04.060, the city administrator is directed to issue a
notice to each of the owners adjacent to the sidewalks listed on Exhibit A The notice
shall contain those matters required in AMC 9 13.04.060.B.
SECTION 2. The city administrator shall take such further steps required in the AMC
9 13.04 to ensure that the sidewalks are repaired.
This resolution was read by title only in accordance with Ashland Municipal Code
92.04.090 duly PASSED and ADOPTED this
day of
,1996.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this
day of
,1996.
Catherine M. Golden, Mayor
mk form:
Paul Nolte, City Attorney
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SIDEWALK REPAIR SUMMARY
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LOCATION
REPAIR AREA
MAP
REFERENCE
OWNER
.1 208 Oak St. 2 H.C. Ramps 9BA-14.500 Lance Pughs
65 L.F. New Curb 208 Oak St.
550 S.F. New Walk Ashland; OR 97520
2 590 Siskiyou Blvd. S'xS' Replace 9DB-4300 L.O. Hilligoss
5' x5' Replace 869 Harmony Ln.
Ashland, OR 97520
3 600 Siskiyou Blvd. 5'x25' Replace 9DB-4200 Steven D. Rowe
5' x6' Replace 600 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
4 678 Siskiyou Blvd. 5'x6' Replace 9DB-llOO Redford E. Magruder
727 Grant Ave.
Medford, OR 97501
5 724 Siskiyou Blvd. 6'x25' Replace 9DB-600 Austie A. Barron
108 Mistletoe St.
Medford, OR 97501
6 850 Siskiyou Blvd. 6'x15' Replace - anA-6000 Gary W. Hooper
850 Siskiyou Blvd. #3
_hJ.and, OR 97520
7 862 Siskiyou Blvd. 6'x25' Replace 9DA-7000 Ashland Adoiescent
Center, Inc.
862 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
8 Lincoln School 6'xlO' Replace 9DA-6700 School District #5
885 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
9 Triangle Park 6' x30' Replace 9DA-7900 Ashland Parks Dpt.
6'x12' Replace 340 S. Pioneer St.
6'x12' Replace Ashland, OR 97520
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RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
INTERIM (THREE YEAR) SOLUTION FOR ASHLAND STREET TREES AND SIDEWALK
Background
During the November 5, 1996 City Council meeting, a committee consisting of the
following people was appointed by the Council to explore alternatives to the Phase I
removal of trees in the sidewalks along Ashland Street:
Rick Landt, Environmental Planner
Mayor Golden
Councilor Laws
Donn Todt, Parks Department Certified Horticulturist.
On November 12, 1996, a site review was conducted by the Committee. An informal
meeting, which was attended by the committee and several members of the public, was
held on November 14, 1996. At that meeting, a technical group was asked to bring
recommendations to the City Council that would provide a three year interim solution to
improving the safety and accessibility of the sidewalks while preserving as many trees as
possible. The technical group consisted of:
Rick Landt
Tom Myers, independent Certified Arborist
Cate Hartzell, Communication Committee Member
Donn Todt
Susan Wilson Broadus, Director of Public Works/City Engineer. r
At the November 19, 1996 City Council meeting, the technical group was further
requested to provide recommendations which would fully satisfy American with Disabilities
Act (ADA) standards.
Tom Myers conducted a tree by tree health/hazard assessment and the technical group
met several times to arrive at the recommendations herein.
Recommendations
1 . City Council initiate a public process, the result of which is implementation of the
ultimate Ashland Street plan within three years.
2. Plant stockpiled trees of diverse species behind the existing sidewalk where tree
easements have been obtained, except for those locations described in item # 3. Place
root barriers between new trees and the back of sidewalk.
3. Continue pursuit of sidewalk easements in lieu of tree easements to construct
meandering sidewalk behind existing trees in the following locations:
• SOSC property on the north side of Ashland Street between Stadium Street and
Walker Avenue
• Christian Science Church property
• Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home property.
These are the only areas where the topography will support construction of a meandering
sidewalk which conforms to ADA standards.
4. Publicly acknowledge property owners who have granted both tree and sidewalk
easements.
5. Periodically prune back the tree at the intersection of Ashland Street and Siskiyou
Boulevard to display the traffic signal clearly.
6. After it has gone dormant, remove the tree at the northwest corner of Lit Way and
Ashland Street. Its roots are cracking both the curb and the highway. Replace associated
sidewalk panels under the ongoing Miscellaneous Concrete Project.
7.- After it has gone dormant, remove the westerly most tree in the sidewalk adjacent to
Ashland Veterinary Hospital. It is structurally unsound and there is another tree within 11'
of it on private property. Replace associated sidewalk panels under the ongoing
Miscellaneous Concrete Project.
8. After it has gone dormant, remove the tree in the sidewalk adjacent to Klamath First
Federal Bank. It is codominant and has included bark. Replace associated sidewalk panels
under the ongoing Miscellaneous Concrete Project.
9. After they have gone dormant, remove those trees with a hazard rating of 5 or less :
which are causing more than 3.5" of sidewalk heave. Remove and replace associated
sidewalk panels under the ongoing Miscellaneous Concrete Project.
10. Remove the heaved sidewalk panels and bricks around all other Phase I trees. Prune
roots where needed. Place decomposed granite in the former planting well areas. Place
corrugated cardboard cushions on top of existing roots. Hand form a thin pour of concrete
walking area on top of the cushions. It is estimated that this will provide a smoother,
safer traveling surface for a three year period. It should be recognized that this will not
bring these sections of sidewalk into conformance with ADA.
At the time of sidewalk panel removal, if it is determined by a Certified Arborist or
Horticulturist as well as the Director of Public Works that a smooth walking area cannot be
provided with the method described above, remove the tree after dormancy.
Summary
While this interim solution will not bring all the facilities into conformance with ADA
standards, it will provide a safer pedestrian passageway while the ultimate Ashland Street
plan is being deliberated. The proposal is certainly more labor intensive and costly than
the previously approved concept, but would result in the removal now of only y7 trees
versus the 57 earmarked for Phase I. (l
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1036 Prospect Street
Ashland, OR 97520
03) 482-8364
November 29, 1996
To: Council/ad hoc citizen/city communications; Dick
From: Hal Cloer
Re: Priorities re citizen/city communication
As Don Laws has suggested, re the council goal-setting
process , community survey, b town meeting: it might be a good
idea to look at the entire policy-making/policy implementing
process, from September to May, for appropriate places for
citizen input. There are two very different types of citizen
input : ( 1 ) one-shot opportunities for citizens to voice goals,
concerns, and values; (2) opportunities for citizens to engage
in prolonged deliberation with makers and implementers of
policies (as in the budget study sessions and hearings) .
As some of us have said, the committee should explore the
possibility of making greater use of the recorder/treasurer
position as a citizen/city link. Citizen concerns about taxes
and the financial operations of the city are shared , in varying
degree, by a large proportion of the community (see vote on the
proposed commissions ) , and can be manipulated by disgruntled
elements of the community. The recorder/treasurer is uniquely
suited to. act as an elected voice/agent in any attempt to clar-
ify and inform citizens concerning city financial operations.
There are probably several things that could easily be
done to facilitate that role for the recorder/treasurer: the
first might be to move responsibility for the utility-bill
fliers to that office; a second might be to send the minutes
of all staffed citizen advisory or work groups to that office.
Thought needs to be given to the process of bringing cit-
izens into local governance activities. Appointment to citizen
advisory groups can lead to acceptance of increasing responsibilit}
from historic commission to planning commission to city council.
Attempts should possibly be made to make the advisory group ac-
tivities more visible; perhaps at recruitment time there should
be an "open house" celebration; develop a list of preferred
characteristics of candidates for each group; actively recruit
among the city ' s seniors , LWVA, AAUW, etc. (& "virtual neighborhood
representatives" )
Perhaps a "testimony info sheet" should be developed or re-_
vised for every city body that receives citizen input--to inform
citizens of the limitatior4 of that forum and listing other ways
of giving input to the city on various types of r�oncerns. <� -My
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"The city" should provide the initiative for an exploration
between the SOSC Communications Department and the Tidings and
Mail-Tribune (S perhaps other media ) re production of "civic
journalism" feature material, a "third-source" of information on
important community issues.
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Sometimes if we chase rainbows hard enough,we can catch onel Richard Perez
The City of Ashland, Oregon is the first municipal utility in the United States of Shari Prange
America to offer an incentive to utility-connected, renewable energy Dennis Ramsey
producers. Not only does Ashland welcome solar and wind energy producers
to put their surplus power on Ashland's grid,the City of Ashland will pay a Benjamin Root
premium for the renewable energy!
On 2 October 1996,the City of Ashland passed resolution No.96-42 which Bob-0 Schultze
states(and I quote): Michael Welch
4 "The City of Ashland encourages citizens and businesses to invest in John Wiles
-., renewable electric energy generation systems,and for those who generate
electricity,to remain on the electric grid to use it as a backup supply.This Myna Wilson
policy is designed to provide adequate incentives to encourage renewable
generation while remaining on the city's electric grid." Alfred Zirkel
The City of Ashland will pay the RE producer 1.25 times the highest
residential rate for the first 1,000 kWh each month which the RE producer
h sells back to the municipal electric grid.These utility intertied RE systems will "7riinka W .."
be installed using sensible and realistic safety guidelines,will use a single,bi-
directional, kWh meter(provided by the City of Ashland),and are available to
both business and residential utility customers. "It's gonna rain
_ We congratulate Ashland for being the first city in America to realize the value
of renewable energy.We salute energy activists Risa Buck(see cover story off and on...
HP#48), Dick Wanderscheid(Conservation Manager,City of Ashland),and for the rest Of
Catherine M. Golden (Mayor of Ashland)for helping make this possible.We,
? at Home Power, are so proud of them that we could explode! our lives.
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Mayor Golden and City Council Members
Ashland, Oregon
Dear Mayor Golden and Council Members:
In June of this year, I moved to Ashland from Dallas,
Texas. While I realize you lucky Oregonians have a
plethora of trees, I cannot understand the attitude
of wanting to remove the mature and beautiful sweet
gum trees along Ashland Street. In Texas, trees of
even this size are considered "sacred" and builders,
for instance, who are fortunate enough to have lots
where they already exist, preserve them at all costs !
Why not consider building a wooden sidewalk with ramps
at needed intersections, which would comply with ADA
regulations, preserve the trees, and not encroach on
neighboring properties?? This wooden sidewalk could be
elevated 4" to 6" above the existing sidewalk, and
surely would cost less than tearing out the existing
trees and planting small new ones, as well as building
the brand new concrete sidewalk.
As a letter to yesterdays Tidings stated. . . "there must
be an alternative—things don 't have to be totally
modernized to be aesthetic. " Please consider some
alternatives.
Sincerely,
Kay J. Maser
800 Clarence Lane
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Telephone: 488-5840
18 November 1996
Mayor Golden and Ashland City Council:
I know you must fix the Ashland Street sidewalks, but I urge you to make a strong
effort to preserve as many liquidambar trees as possible. With some earnest and creative
problem-solving (and a little warmer tilt toward the value of these trees) I think you can
come up with solutions that will accomplish both these goals -- a "win/win" situation. In
just the week or two that I have become seriously interested in this project I have heard
several solutions that deserve consideration, such as:
• Request(beg!) easement from Ashland Street property owners for the relocation
of the sidewalk away from the street and the trees, thus providing space for a
narrow parkway to accommodate the trees (some root-shearing might help).
• Consider a low suspension system, boardwalk-type structure or
ramp around some of the trees.
• Surround the trees with larger openings and fill them with
compacted decomposed granite or something similar as sidewalk material.
• While fixing the sidewalk, amputate the uppermost offending roots(I have
heard that other cities with similar problems successfully use this solution).
• Prune appropriately the trees on the south side of the street to accommodate the
power lines. This might save these trees for several years.
• Also as necessary, apply judicious pruning to the canopies of some of the other
trees to slow down root growth.
• If some trees must be sacrificed, transplant them to a park or an appropriate
public space nearby, or sell them (or, better yet, give them) to those who would
remove and relocate them.
I want to point out that the curbs and street bed happily have not, in the main,
been impacted by the tree roots; it is primarily the sidewalks that have been affected.
I have learned that there are some ephemeral plans for possible future
modification of Ashland Street. Since these lovely trees may very well become a primary
focal point of these plans, I think it would be a big mistake to destroy them now. I realize
that this tree species is not the best choice as a street tree; however, they're there - and
have survived for 17 years, so let's make the best of it. When life hands you lemons,
make lemonade!
Please do everything you can to save and nurture the Ashland Street
liquidambars. Thank you. � C
Margaret Gelatt U
444 Courtney Street
Ashland, OR 97520
482-7512
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Attention: Fran (for distribution)
TO: Mayor Golden& Council Members
RE: Street trees along Ashland Street
Regretfully, I will be unable to attend the Tuesday meeting. Therefore, I would like
to take this means of letting you know that I am very much opposed to the
removal of the street trees on Ashland Street. Until the redesign of the street
has been decided, we should wait to decide the fate of these trees, Their
beauty is becoming quite breathtaking and is such a beautiful entrance into
Ashland, It would take years before we are able to have trees of this size again. I
can't see why we need such a "racetrack" of a street anyway. I feel we should
reduce the size and add some charm to this street. It is not a pretty entrance to
our town as it is now, It looks like any generic street scene in hundreds of other
mundane towns, and Ashland is anything but mundane and deserves much
better,
Please hold off on destroying these trees. Other towns are doing it -- so can we,
Sincerely,
Betty Kilpatrick
Robert E. Taber NMT-LMT
N E U R O M US C U L A R T H E R A P Y
233 Fourth Street • Ashland. Oregon 97520
541 .944.0983
November 18, 1996
Ashland City Council
20 N. Main
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Re : Proposed tree removal on Ashlnad Avenue.
Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilors :
I am absolutely opposed to any plan to remove any of the
trees now growing on both sides of Ashland Avenue. These
trees, which are in varying stages of maturity and are quite
beautiful, are a tremendous esthetic asset to the city and to
Ashland Avenue which is the gateway to this city.
Futhermore, last year a plan to improve Ashland Avenue was
created by many dedicated citizens in series of charrette
neighborhood workshops, all of which was facilitated by
professional urban planners paid by the city. A part of
the plan included building new sidewalks which would be lined
on two sides by trees thereby creating a pedestrian corridor .
Any construction or modificaton of these sidwalks before
these improvments are done would be a waste of tax payers
money and result in much needless duplication of work,
destruction of resources and disruption of traffic on the
street.
I suggest we provide temporary low cost repair now to the
sidewalks around the three or four trees where there is
buckled walks . Then plan, as a part of the future
improvement for the street and sidewalks, to utilize any one
of several feasible methods available which would save the
existing trees and provide adequate root space for the trees
thereby eliminating any future problems with the walks.
Sincerely,
Robert E. Taber
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Atteni Fran
November 19, '96
To Mayor Golden and the Ashland City Council:
I hope you will give careful consideration to the various
alternatives being presented in regard to the trees on Ashland
Street. I live quite near these trees and walk by and around them
almost daily. I am quite concerned about the growing problem for
pedestrians, but must also point out that the freeway atmosphere of
the road is ameliorated somewhat by the trees.
I would like to see as many new trees as possible planted
immediately to get them growing as replacements. Then, if the
worst offending trees are removed, the sidewalks can begin to be
improved without denuding the street. The idea of having the
sidewalks go round certain trees is worth considering as well. A
combination of approaches seems likely to answer the problem best.
I thank you for taking the time to listen to additional feedback
from the community. A little extra time now may save us from
having to redo the trees again when the street is redesigned.
Respectfully,
AA/ &1"
Ruth Coulthard
566 Faith Ave.
Ashland, OR 97520
482-4843