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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-0717 REG MIN o , , ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEAR- ING ON AIRPORT MASTER PLAN Eleanor Bradley -opposition 'Oi' Ira Edwards - opposition Denny Shutes - opposition ~ EI Monte George - base op. ~ c Ed Browder --proponent (; V< - ' J!;::" _ _,.~__4"';'.""" ..__1._ -1'",. '"",---- ~'_J _ _~~~ -. ...... , , """~,:..-",,{,, ri.I . 1 U..---.,! 1>"1 fj ~ I , , I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL July 17, 1979 The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting to order at 7:30 in the English Lecture Hall, Ashland High School on the above date. Councilmembers Phelps, Sims, Ragland, Medaris, Laws and Hamilton were present. ' Medaris asked that the minutes of the 7/3/79 me~ting be corrected on page one, fourth paragraph, to read 3/31/90 as date of franchise term and moved that the minutes of the adjourned meeting of June 26, 1979 and regular meeting of July 3, 1979 be approved as corrected; Laws seconded and motion passed unanimiously on voice vote. Mayor Prickett opened the public hearing on the Airport Master Plan Which is being continued. A letter in opposition to the airport master plan from R; W. Farr was read and made part of the record in his absence. Jim Selleck read a letter from Eleanor Bradley of 854 Twin Pines Circle who was unable to attend the meeting. The letter was in opposition to the Ashland Airport Master Plan and outlined the use of the airport, economics of airport expansion and fact that the Medford-Jackson County airport is only 18 miles away and urged public monies be invested in this airport which Bradley said cares for the needs of the general public with freight handling facilities etc. Also covered was safety, energy crisis, Bear Creek Greenway, agricultural needs and other subjects to make expansion of the airport tend to be a private interest effort. Ira Edwards submitted testimony in opposition to the airport master plan citing private interests and claiming that monies couidbe used for safety of school children instead of airport safety for a few people and'brought up the energy crisis and'what he called wasteful use of resources. Shutes said,that he had lived near Burbank-Hollywood Airport and jet traffic made life unbearable there and would hope such a situation would not-develop here. George said opponents of the airport have a misconception of uses and added that it has grown into a necessary part of society and, ,-" provides travel for commercial purposes and emergencies as well '~:S,e, pleasure. George said,he shares with opponent's complaints about~ _~he noise. GeorgLs~bmitted a suggestej a 12,500 lb. weight-res- , triction and suggested that runway extensions be built in a dis-' ---, placed threshold manner increasing safety margins but not increasing the useable landing length,. Also submitted was an illustration of I the Air Gui~e~~,e~, by pilots which would state the above facts. I -'~ -.' ~ B:owd:r explaine~ that as a retired commercial pilot he has found ; hlS alrplane an lnexpensive tool for travel and timesaver by eliminating cost of meals, motels etc., a1-.ong with saving of time.. ' ~~ .-...., " -0 7'. ~'..""-,.,,'::-~ -...( - - . :... ' :4'~:'" .....-<,. '-J..- ,..~ r Re ular Meetin .~ }1'/}., ,._ , . , "'- I'". I PUBLIC HEARING cont. i ,\_,,_ AIRP,ORT MASTER PLAN ~'"", "'" Amy Birineweis oPposition . -, v "".. . :p'~:) ~- ....~ Ashland Cit Council .' P.2 . f1r - -- ,":6:'" ~.. ..- .......:"-,~. '-of" ."-4) " Amy Binnewies of 924 Bellview spoke 'in opposition to the airport 'master plan and read a letter she had written opposing the expgri- ~sion of the <facility ,beyond tlieBas:i.c Utility Stage II standar~ adopted fnrthe Airport Master Plan,. in 1975. Binneweis said that ~-'. ~G?' ta~/d~llars shouY~Se'"Ospent on the Medford-Jackson County Airport improvements rather than Ashland Airport. Safety of the City/of Ashland because/of app"2oaches was mentioned and deterioration!of the area"Because of the airport was added as a ~oncern for oppos- ing the project of expansion. Binneweis said she has worked/to get all of the facts and details before taking a position. Also ..... -""'c n9ted by Binneweis was that the petition she had submitted was signed by persons in different areas not just close to the airport. Laws moved to amend the airport master plan so that it calls for Utility II instead of the larger (General) size which will serve 95% of the prop driven plans and would discourage large planes on a regular basis except in emergency situations; Phelps seconded. Medaris said he appreciates Don's intent and concern of citizens and that he would never approve commercial airlines coming in on regular schedule nor business jets using the airport. On Hamilton's question as to where the extension lies, Alsing said that it extends 600 feet in a northerly direction toward Medford and 300 feet toward Dead Indian Road and added that the stretch is not used for taking off or landing but for ground use. Sims moved to amend Laws' motion to limit weight to 12,500 pounds, leave the 3400 foot runway as it is and that any additional expansion should be known as dis- placed threshold. Ragland seconded and asked Sims for clarifica- tion, and Sims said he wants to limit airport to present plans. Ragland said he would not want to tie expansion down to 300 feet and would want to go along with the 600 feet in the future as the master plan calls for, and withdrew second. Phelps seconded Sims motion and on amendment, Phelps, Sims and Laws voted YES. Ragland, Medaris and Hamilton voted NO and the Mayor broke the tie with a vote in opposition. Motion failed. Ragland amended original motion to limit to 12,500 pounds and any addition to the 3400 foot runway be Known as displaced threshold and not as runway. Sims seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. Sims said there should be policy calling for altitude requirement so that before left turn over town was executed, to preclude disturbance at Shakespearean Festival; that public hearing be held before any changes in airport use are made; that any potential sales of jet fuel for outsiders be prohibited and lastly that expansion be limited to present uses without public hearing and Council approval and Sims so moved. Phelps seconded and on roll call, all YES. Council agreed to refer Sims' recommendations on policy to Airport Committee for consideration and Phelps who had seconded, concurred. Councilman Medaris suggested citizens interested in airport activi- ties watch for vacancies on the Airport Committee for an opportun- ity to participate in the airport's future. 7/17/79 P. 2 Regular Meeting e YOUTH HOSTEL PUBLIC HEARI~G Ashland City Council 7/17/72 P.3 -- The City Administrator read a letter of appeal from Dean Phelps filed on June 29, 1979 relative to denial of Conditional Use Per- mit for operation of a Youth Hostel at 421 Walker Avenue. Also read was a memorandum from the Planning Commission and Almquist requested that staff report dated June 27, 1979, public hearing notice and minutes of the June 27 meeting be made part of the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Phelps sat in the audience as he was appealing the P.C. decision as a citizen. Dean Phelps gave background of youth hostel saying that it was not a spur of the moment concept but one which has been considered over the past three years and that it had come up when the Chamber had come to Council for financial assistance to locate low cost housing and when the idea was brought up of a hostel the Chamber agreed 'to search for a way to locate such facility. Phelps said when Ashland Hills was built some months ago, he felt that Ashland should offer a full spectrum of facilities available in Ashland. Phelps said that all that is being asked for is a 60-day experiment in this community and to use a facility that is not in use as a residence. Phelps said that it is a school area and a good location for the facility. Phelps noted that most travellers would be hiking, bikin~ or using public transportation and would not be causing traffic problems. Phelps said that the rules are strict. Marilyn Kongslie of 407 N. Main spoke in support of the hostel say- ing she has stayed in them in Europe and had researched the need by asking young people who were obviously travelling where they planned to stay and three out of four had no idea. Kongslie said they were planning to see the plays but did not plan on using their funds for motels. Merrill Morehouse, 482 Walker, representing a group of citizens ',said they have'been discriminated against because there are already three conditional use permits allowed for operating an Adult Learning Center; Head Start and a child care center. More- house questioned the legality of the CUPs since they are to be the exception rather than the rule. Morehouse said that non-members of the Youth Hostel group can use Jackson Hot Springs with showers, swimming and camping facilities. Morehouse said that SOSC owns many of the residences in the area'and does not maintain them properly so that the residential area is deteriorating because of this and that if the college is not going to use the homes for college purposes they should be put back on the market and'get out of the real estate business in Ashland. Morehouse said that the petition being submitted is signed from all areas of the City and that he also received many phone calls from allover town. More- house said he spoke to Don Lewis at the college and that although Lewis agrees with the hostel concept, he said he wouldn't want to cram it down the neighborhood's throat if they didn't want it. Clark Snider, 783 Roca, spoke in opposition to the youth hostel and said the neighbors have not 'been notified and said it would be a haven for strangers in a neighborhood with small children. Snider said the Planning Commission upheld rights Of people in residential area by denying the request, 7/17/79 P,3 Regular Meeting e Ashland City Council 7/17/79 P. 4 e Wa~ter Lindstrom Walter Lindstrom of 460 Walker said that it looks as though we are going to have the hostel whether we want it or not and doubts that a motel would be built there and the people who have signed the petition should carry more weight than people outside the area. Leo Zupan Leo Zupan, 1680 Homes Avenue, said the City should not be in the hostel,business and has no business spending taxpayers money on it. Zupan continued that he feels it is illegal to even vote on it. r .~ . Paul Francis Paul Francis,'1050 Park Street, wanted to speak on the concept and was told the issue was on the location only, The Mayor closed the public hearing and asked the City Attorney his opinion on leg~lity& City Attorney Salter said it was his understanding that the hostel could qualify on the basis that it is a "public building" and it may be necessary to have that designation confirmed by the courts. After further discussion the Mayor asked that research be done to to find out if the other uses (Head Start, Day Care etc.) are legal. Sims said that it would be called a public building as it serves a , public need. Sims moved that Council reverse Planning Commission decision and Laws seconded the motion. Mayor asked about the findings, and Medaris said that the question of R-I should be addressed and the burden of proof is on the appellant, regarding the fact that no deterioration of the neighborhood would take place., Medaris urp~d 'that consideration be given the R-I Zone and Conditional Use Permit ordinances which in the case~of R-l stabilizes and protects sub- urban characteristics of the district to encourage a ,suitable 'envi~onment for family life. Medaris pointed out that R~l zoning i~~ the: most restrictive of all residential zoning and is to_pro- tect the value oLthe property and it'isobvious that a'motel or overnight facility for public lodging would have a definite adverse effect on the surrounding R-lneighborhood property. Medaris said because of this fact that motels, hotels and rooming houses are not permitted in R-l Zones and are not even permitted uses in R-I or R-2. Medaris continued that in order to grant a CUP permit, the commission must find the establishment, maintenance etc. of use will not be detrimental to health, safety, peace, morals etc., and cited the Planning Commission's decision as the correct move. Medaris asked the appeal be denied because an overnight lodging facility is not permitted use in R-l, the applicant has failed to offer conclusive proof that granting of the CUP for a hostel at the Walker address would not be'detrimental to the health, safetv, peace, morals etc or general welfare of persons residing in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the City. On roll call, Ragland, Laws and Sims voted YES. Hamilton and Medaris opposed and the motion carried. 7/17/79 P. 4 Regular Meeting e PUBLIC HEARINGS CONT. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION ORD. PLANNING FEES ALLEY VACATION, HELMAN STREET VACATION PIN OF GREEN- MEADOWS BETWEEN MORADA & BELL VIEW MINUTES OF BOARDS ETC. PUBLIC FORUM STREETS RESURFACE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX FIRE CHIEF SELECTION LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS WINBURN WAY RESTRICTIONS Ashland City Council 7/17/79 P., 5 -- Mayor Prickett opened the public hearing on the proposed Condomin- ium Conversion Ordinance. Hank Hampton spoke from the audience saying that the cost of R-l property on which to build condominiums ,would make them too expensive to see and that, he feels making con- dominiums out of reach to the needs of older people, singles and divorced people who would prefer' to own rather ,than rent. On quest- ion of Darrell Boldt on reasons for ordinance Mayor."Prickett said "he, is attempting to go along with the just-completed Comprehensive Plan to'preserve the mix of housing units and the possibility of a shortage of apartments with conversion to condominiums trend. Almquist gave first reading of the ordinance with an emergency clause and Phelps seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Continued Continued. 'Medaris moved for approval of street vacation for portion of Green- meadows'between Morada & Bellview as applied for by Salley Bubb and Ragland seconded. On roll call vote the motion passed with all YES. Phelps moved to accept minutes of boards, commissions and committ- ees; Ragland seconded and the motion passed unanimously on voice. No comment from the audience. Memorandum from Public Works Direct~r Alsing was submitted listing streets proposed for resurfacing and no action was necessary. No action necessary - petition withdrawn. Mayor recommended that he and a member of Council be voting members of the panel. Discussion ensued as to years of" experience to 'qualify. Phelps felt experience between twenty & thirty years would be beneficial. Laws moved that ten years experience be used; Sims seconded and on roll call, all YES'. Hamilton moved that pro- cess include vote-by Mayor & Council.member and require~ten years experience to qualify; 'R?gland seconded.and motion passed unanimous- ly on roll call vote. Hamilton,moved that all liquor license applications including the 'supplementary list, provided by the Recorder be approved; Ragland seconded and on rollcall the motion passed unanimously. City Administrator Almquist reported that he had searched all deeds of record and that there were no restrictions which would preclude the closure of Winburn Way. Almquist said there are no counters being posted because we have no records to compare. Laws said it is everyone's responsibility to keep an eye on what transpires in the park area and to listen for comments from constituents. 7117/79 Pg. 5 Regular Meeting - MURAL SIGNS ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS .. Subdivision Time Limit Ashland Sanitary Service Historic C6mm. Duties Curfew Ordinance Nutley & Granite Parking Special Election Occupancy tax Special Election Greenway funds (Rev.Sh.) ASHLAND EMPLOYES ASSN. Ratification memo of understanding Condominium Ord. .' Ashland City Council 7/17/79 P.6 , -- Councilman Ragland suggested a public hearing be held on murals and to totally ban murals on buildings, get recommendations from Plan- ning Commission and place item on next agenda. Mayor Prickett asked Salter what the status of the two remaining billboards is in view of recent legislation and was told that we could jeopardize State Highway funds by condemnation proceedings. Mayor asked for an estimate of what the worth of the two remaining billboards is and status of Federal billboard act. Second reading was given an ordinance by title only setting time limits for sudivision improvements and Ragland moved to adopt; Phelps seconded and the motion passed unanimously on roll call vote. First reading was given an ordinance authorizing a rate increase for Ashland Sanitary Service. Hamilton moved; Laws seconded. Section I to extend franchise was deleted until such time as Council can go into detail with the owners on the landfill issue. The motion,passed unanimously on roll call vote. The"proposed',ordinance was discussed and it was decided to amend to include, a section to call for survey and recommendation to City Council areas or properties of significant historical value and interest to be designated historical properties. Hamilton so moved; seconded by Phelps and passed unanimously on roll call vote. The proposed curfew ordinance was read and Chief Lively said it would give him more control in the park as far as noise nuisances and people sleeping and loitering in the park and hopefully might cut down on vandalism. Medaris moved to second reading; Sims seconded and on roll call, all YES. Ragland moved resolution be adopted after Almquist read it and Sims seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all YES. \, WithdraWn. .... Council agreed to delay issue of Greenway funds from Rev. Sharing until the next special election is called. Laws moved for adoption of resolution ratifYLng memo of understandin, with Ashland Employes Association after the City Administrator read the resolution. Laws moved for adoption; Hamilton seconded and the motion passed unanilliously on roll call vote. Almquist read the ordinance "and Council agreed that an emergency clause should be added and the 'ordInance be given second reason to preclude onslaugh of condominium plans before ordinance becomes effective. Ragland moved that ,amended ordinance be passed to second reading; Phelps seconded and on roll call, all YES. 7(17/79 6 RegUlieting A,DJOURNMENT I/d-w ~ .;(U,~~ Nan E. Franklin City Recorder ih Ashland City Council 7/17/79 P: : -- The meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. to Tuesday, July 24, 1979 at 7:15 p.m., in the Stevenson Union Building at Southern Oregon State College. Mayor asked that Real Estate Commissioner be con- tacted relative to condondominium decision. 7VJ. ,James M. Ragland Acting Mayor