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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-0124 REG MIN , ;\~e PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL .' ." APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADDITION OF AGENDA ITEMS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AND POLlCY CHANGES MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 24, 1978 e t . The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the English Lecture Hall and Ashland High School by Mayor Gary Prickett. Present were Councilmembers Dean Phelps, Roland McCannon, Don Laws, Allen Drescher, and Bonnie Hamilton. Planning Commissioners Steve Shapiro, Gene Morris, Lois Wenker, and Sally Croskell were also in attendance. Himes explained the Boundary of the Urban Low Density designation along N. Main on which Laws had a question. Laws said this met with his approval and moved to approve the minutes of the adjourned meeting of January 10, 1978. Second by Hamilton. Motion PASSED unanimously by voice vote. Phelps moved to place on the agenda the setting of a Supplemental Budget Hearing. Second by Hamilton. Motion PASSED unanir.lously by voice vote and the Mayor set the Supplemental Budget Hearing for February 21, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. McCannon asked to place on the agenda the nomi~ation of a Budget Committee member since Anna Mae Smith, who was previously nominated, lives outside the, City limits. Second by Laws. Motion PASSED unanimously by voice vote. McCannon nominated Mr. Fred Binnewics, 924 Bellview, who is retired from the National Parks Service. There were no additional nomi- nations. There was unanimous approval of McCannon's nomination and the Mayor asked City Administrator Almquist to notify Mr. Binnewies. #1. Urbanization Policies: Drescher suggested that deletions and changes be made in Policy #10 on page four (4) of Richard Box's memo of November 17, 1977, regarding the draft of Urban Growth Policies by Jackson County Planning. Mayor Prickett felt there was a need for more Council flexibility regarding sewer hookups, but that the City Charter would affect water services. Almquist said items C and D should probably be left intact since they didn't necessarily apply to item B and Drescher agreed. Drescher moved that Policy #10 be accepted with the following ~hanges: A. Services may be extended outside the urban growth boundary where: 1. Services are needed to solve an immediate, well-documented health o~-ge~~iee problem affecting a-9ignifie~nt-pe~eentbge (all) of the properties in a well-defined area, and, 2. ~he-6~tB-eo-be-~er~ed-is-srn~iter-th~n-te9-ecre5-~nd-~ont~in~ fe~e~-~hBn-i8e-persefl5,-~h~Lhe~er-~~-iesser,-and, 3. The services are sized rtnd provided to serve the existing ~6~tliftt~eft (dwelling units) only, and 4. The City and County Planning Commissions and Governing Bodies find that there will be no sitnifiennt-9r-irre~edi9bfe-finene;ef er (adverse) environmental impacts. (Services may be extended to additional dwelling units ~n exceptional circumstances where necessary to extend services to those dwelling units addressed in paragraph #l above). 5. Seetien-B-eppfies7 (The cost of extending services will be borne by the applicant.) B. ENTIRE SECTION DELETED. C. Sections A nnd-B above shall apply equally to any proposed service extension by agencies or special districts other than the City of Ashland into the area of mutual concern defined in Policy #7. City Council, 1-24-7S - ...-'"/" ,..""" ., ,'t ": ~, - . ...;-V- /"/,~.~'- ;f/i? Ashland City Council, 1-24-78 P_2 D. No extension of services capable of supporting additional urban density growth shall be made outside the urban growth boundary. Second by Phelps. Laws said there was no definition of "rural" and "urban" services as mentioned on the top of page four of Mr. Box's memo. Mr. Box said this was up to the governing body so the Council could determine what was appropriate. The Mayor said there would have to be another meeting on changing of the Urban Growth Boundary and at that time a definition could be presented. He asked City Planner Himes to make a note of this. Laws felt that eliminating "or service" A III gave the impression that the Council had no faith in future Councils to make decisions in this regard, and that exceptions such as serving the Port of Entry would be eliminated as possibilities. He felt Dresher's motion was too strict and moved to retain the words liar service" in A Ill. Second by McCannon. The Mayor said he agreed that trust should be placed in future Councils. Drescher said designations must be made so Councils will know how far to extend services in the future, and it should be a policy that such services will not be extended to people who build outside of the boundary unless there are health problems and the proposed policy would allow this. He felt leaving in liar service" would result in numerous future problems. Laws' motion was DEFEATED by roll call vote: McCannon and Laws voting Yes; Drescher, Phelps, and Hamilton voting No. Hamilton agreed that problems encountered by someone who built pn a five acre parcel outside the City limits should not remedied by exten- ding City services, but she felt some modification was necessary in case there were future beneficial things such as the Port of Entry and the Siskiyou Information Center, and that there should be provisions to extend services in cases such as this if the Council so desired. The Mayor felt as Drescher did - that the City should not be obligated to connect outside the Boundary, but that future Councils should have a judgmental process. Laws said if there were some exceptional sit- uations they could go through a process that would require County as well as City' approval. Drescher I s mati on ",'as unanimously APPROVED by roll call vote. /12. high 113. page Change density ranges under rural" suburban, urban low and urban residential. Approved as presented. (See page 5, Exhibit A) Approved as presented. (See Change definition of Agriculture. 7, Exhibit A) #4. Change Noise and Air Resources Goal. Approved as presented. (See page 12, Exhibit A) 115. Change population cr.arts and paragraphs 2 through 4 regarding population figures. Approved as presented. (See page 23, Exhibit A) 116. Expand Coordination section to include Urbanization policies. Approved as presented. (See page 29, Exhibit A) 117. Change Table 3. Approved as presented. (See page 37, Exhibit A) ",r /18. Proposal IIII regarding duplexes on corner lots. Laws moved that all Proposals for Possible Future Action be set aside in a separate file that will not require formal Council adoption, but kept up by the Planning Department and readily available if the need arises. Second by Phelps. Motion PASSED by roll call vote, Drescher casting City Council, 1-24-78, Pg. 2 - Ashland City Council, l-~ P_l the only No vote. #9. Clarify 2nd paragraph under Commercial. Approved as presented. $ee page 42, Exhibit A) #10. Change Table I and delete following paragraph. Approved as presented. (See page 43, Exhibit A) #ll. Change Table I and delete following paragraph. Approved as presented. (See page 47, Exhibit A) 1/12. Clarify as presented. meaning of developed park land in Paragraph 3. Approved (See page 50, Exhibit A) H13. Insert map of Forest Lands. Approved as presented. (See page 59, Exhibit A) H14. Shift Proposal I, as modified, under Policies (E). Approved as presented. (See page 63, Exhibit A) HIS. Delete table on cost of public services. Approved as presented. (See page 64, Exhibit A) #16. Change paragraph 3 regarding water use change and Policy C. Phelps commented that Policies C and D were not compatible. Laws said that even tt,ough the City is discouraging residential development above the gravity flow system it doesn't mean it's not allowed. Almquist commented that high level water systems don't altogether to property development but also have to do with fire protection. said the City, however, isn't encouraging the development of high systems. Phelps moved to change Policy D as follows: Efteen~8ge (Consider) the development of a high level water system. Second by Drescher. Motion PASSED unanimously by voice vote. apply He level Almquist said the Council might consider dropping the first sentence of Policy B since the voters have already approved the development of TID water lines for domestic utilization. Laws moved that the first sentence of Policy B be deleted. Second by Drescher. Motion PASSED by unanimous voice vote. (See page 66, Exhibit A) #17. Change map. Approved as presented. (See page 69, Exhibit A) #18. Change Policy A~ expand Solid Waste section. Approved as presented. (See pages 70, 71 and Insert "B", Exhibit A) #19. Change map regarding College boundary. Phelps noted the proposed junior high school site was outside the City limits and the proposed Urban Growth Boundary, and moved that the proposed junior high and elementary school locations (marked by star) be removed from the map showing public schools. Second by Drescher. Motion PASSED unanimously by roll call vote. (See page 74 (map 1/14), Exhibit A) Himes said ta~ing out the proposed elementary school in the Strawberry Lane area would put more burden on Briscoe School. Laws said the text still has a policy which provides for selection of future school sites. (See page 74, Exhibit A) #20. Update Table I. Approved as presented. (See page 80, Exhibit A) 1/21. M()dify Policy D. Approved as presented. (See page 8l, Exhibi t A) City Council, 1-21;-78, Pg. 3 " - MAP AND URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY CHANGES ~ Ashland City Council, 1-24-78 _4 #22. Change Map #16. The Council unanimously approved the changes in Map #16 to show Hersey Street as a collector all the way to North Main and with the deletion of the interchange. (See page 83, Exhibit A) 1/23. (See Change paragraph 3 under COQIDunity Health. page 85, Exhibit A) Approved as presented. McCannon moved to accept the 23 Text and Policy Changes as amended. Second by Laws. Motion PASSED unanimously by roll call vote. Himes summarized and explained Plan changes using the following informational charts: Existing Zoning Within City Limits, dated 1-24-78, Urban Growth Boundary Informc,tion, dated 10-19-77, and Urban Growth Boundary Information, dated 1-10-78 1. Land use designation for both sides of "AU Street. Laws moved to change from Retail Heavy Commercial to Heavy Industrial that area on the south side of the railroad tracks at the corner of Oak Street and going East as is now zoned. Second by McCannon. Motion PASSED unanimously by roll call vote. Hamilton moved to change from Retail Commercial to Heavy Commercial that area from Oak Street, including Twin Plunges, along the alley all the way to 5th Street. Second by McCannon. Motion PASSED unan- imously by roll call vote. 2. Land use designation for property south of Highway 66 and west of Greensprings Subdivision. The Council considered a letter from B & G Properties and M. C. Lininger & Sons, Inc. to change IO.15 acres of property adjoining the Greensprings Subdivision at the Highway 66 Interchange from Suburban Residential to Highway Commercial. Phelps said he had viewed the property in question and was not convinced this change was necessary. He felt it was not a good idea to extend a commercial area right down to the existing homes in that area. Phelps moved that no action be taken on the request from B & G Properties and Liningers. Second by Drescher. Motion PASSED unanimously by roll call vote. 3. Consideration of excluding remaining agriculturally designated land within the City limits. Himes said it was generally against the State goals to include agricul- tural land within City limits because land within the boundaries should have the potential to be developed. Richard Box sai~ agricultural land already included with the City limits is committed to urbanization. Almquist said a recent LCDC newsletter stated that agriculture land already in City limits is not subject to the goal preserving such land. Box said it was up to the Councilor governing body to determine whether they felt agrucultural land with the limits is worth preserving. Drescher felt it might be doing property o"~ers a disservice tax wise to redesig- nate agriculturally zoned property. There was no motion to change the designation of tte land in question. City Council, 1-24-78, Pg. 4 e Ashiand City Council, 1-24-78 _5 4. SOSC boundary and residential designation of land within the UGB. Mayor Prickett recommended that the College property be left as currently zoned and not modified to a College designation. Laws moved that land designated as College on the proposal from the Planning Commission should revert back as close as possible to the present zoning. Second by McCannon. Phelps said he would have to abstain because he owned property within in this area. Motion PASSED unanimously by roll call vote. 5. Consideration of land including the Crowson Road - Dead Indian Road area in the Urban Growth Boundary. Almquist commented that the City,does have an agreement with the future owners of the 33 acrES currently owned by B & G Properties to put in a sewer trunk. He said this property'in the Oak Knoll area which was recently annexed already has City water services. Drescher felt the property under discussion was not needed to accommodate population. Himes said there are are six criteria in addition to population which are to be considered when including land in the Urban Growth Boundary. Almquist said it is very difficult to secure paving of streets when the area is split half in the City and half in the County. Phelps said he had no records of anyone in the Crowson Road-Dean Indian Road area asking to be included in the Urban Growth Boundary. There was no motion to include any of the property in question in the Boundary. 6. Consideration of excluding the northern portion of the E. Main Street area from the Urban Growth Boundary. Himes said this item had been brought up by Councilman Ragland. Drescher said he was aware that Raglandrfelt very strongly about this and commented that this was good agricultural land with several large lots and he didn't think it was appropriate to designate it as urbanizable. McCannon said there were about 15 homes in the area and he felt in was a good area to include in the Boundary because it was downhill and easy to put in sewer and water. Laws said the City needed areas to develop and most of that so designated was in the hilly parts of the City which was very expensive to develop. He said the property in question was the one addition to the Urban Growth Boundary that was level land with sewer and water lines available. He felt it was the only area of significance that might be moderately priced when considering the cost of lots and that it should remain in the Boundary. Phelps moved to exclude from the Urban Growth Boundary that property north of East Main from the back lot lines on Fordyce Street to the Interstate 5 highway. Second by Drescher. Notion DEFEATED: ,Drescher and Phelps voting Yes; Hamilton, NcCannon, and Laws voting No. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM Mayor Prickett announced that first reading of the proposed Ordinance on the Citizen Involvement, Program would take place at the next regular Council meeting on February 7, 1978, and any discussion would be prior to that reading. CONNENDATION Council Mayor Prickett commended the Planning Commission e Himes for their work on the Comprehensive Plan. ADJOURNMENT 9:25 p.m. ~~L?/7l~ Erlene R. Nartin Deputy City Recorder City Council, 1-24-78, Pg. 5 e e . . EXHIBIT A ADDITION TO THE MINUTES OF THE ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 24, 1978 .-' /' , "'/ ~>- ',\ \> , -5- -- LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS RESIDENTIAL - GENERAL O~ residential ~ategories are for the purpose of differentiating land use intensities by assigning different densities to different areas. Densities are not intended to specify types of uses, but rather the suggested number of units per gross a~re. (Gross acres in~lude streets, parks, and open spa~e.) Thus, housing ~lusters are allowed and can even be encouraged within the overall allowed density. Density figures are expressed in high and low ranges. The actual density would be established, with some specified exceptions, by implementing ordinances. It is possible for ordinances to specify densi- . ties less than that shown on the Plan, which would constitute an interim use. It is possible, and often desirable, to establish density regulations 'that are somewhere in the mid-range of those proposed, with higher density incentives allowed for the achieve- ment of certain'desirable results (e.g. housing for the low-income aged, or Planned Unit Development which could have a greater density than that of the prevailing zoning district). Specific densities established by regulations can also take into account topographical . features which limit development. RURAL RESIDENTIAL up +0 Z- ' These areas are meant to be of fairly low density, 9.2 to 1 unit5per acre (lot siE~s =?~m 1 Lo S a~?es), with a predominance of single family homes on large lots. The lower density designation is found desirable for several reasons, among which are: a need for an area with larger lots, problems with access, terrian problems such as slope, and so forth. SUBURBAN RESID&.TIAL up -b 7 This is an area for typical subdivision ,densities, 2 te 8 units per acre (let o~.445 Lv 21,780 s~. ft.), made up mostly of lots to accommodate single family large area is shown for this classification, as most residents can afford and live in this density range. sizes frE'El homes. A desire to . _~.__._. a_..,.. . ._.__"~_. __._. OliRBAN LOW RESIDENTIAL ..-.--.... up -h> '2.0' This is intended to be a higher density area, 9 Lo 17 units per acre, for multiple family units, single family homes, and small professional offices. Because of the lot area required ".(medium aye.s -r<:.l;....irL:l~~_l3':;18l:11a BE. SR 8yeragc af 3,700 OEI118l'E. feet pCl" tl.Ri~) it is highly ,unlikelY that any structurally sound existing housing on an average lot would be removed for new housing. It does mean, however, that vacant parcels might be utilized for,duplexes, or older homes could be converted ta multiple family use. " URBAN HIGH RESIDENTIAL up -to 34- This is for a higher density residential area, with 18 to 33 units per acre. The densi- ties allow for: large multiple unit structures with greater consideration being given to street capacities and tht: quality of existing neighborhoods. High density areas are grouped around commercial facilities, the college, a~d the hospital to lessen the depen- dence on auto transportation for residents using those facilities. Professional offices and other light commercial uses would also be appropriate under this designation. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL This retail area is specifically designated for, and catering to, pedestrian traffic. Although other uses could be approved for this area, they would have to show that their use does not detract from the Central Business District concept of clustered retail " ~' . -7- e. t.GRICULTURE These areas are to be kept in the best possible condition for sustained Primary emphasis will be on agriculture soils of class one ana twa. -fJ,"'DtrffrJur. agriculture use. ) . FORESTS These are areas which are privately and publicly owned and should be retained for their forest and scenic value. Any development should be low density residential. PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND FACILITIES These are areas needed 'for existing or future public uses, such as schools, treatment plants, and so forth. These areas should be programmed into the City or School System budgets, and purchased prior to projected development. In cases of possible combined uses (e.g. school parks), a joint acquisition should be encouraged. REVIEW AND AMENDMENT The Comprehensive Plan should at all times be current with the needs of the City of Ashland, and should represent the best thinking of the Council, Planning Commission, and the citizen committees. In the light of changing conditions, the Planning Commission should review the Comprehensive Plan and recommend to the Council extensions, changes or additions to the Plan which the Commission considers necessary. Should the Commission find that no changes are necessary, this finding should be reported to the Council. The Planning Co~ission should, at least every five years, perform a detailed revaluation of the Plan with wide citizen involvement, and report on their findings. Any changes in the Plan should be in accordance with current State law. PARTICIPATION > '.'he City ',lrocess. that had has made every attempt to involve as many people ~3 possible in the planning Public involvement was established by creating f"ur citizen advisory, committee, , different areas of interest as follows: 1) Environmental Resources Committee: Areas of interest include subjects related to the environment (air, water pollution) and park, open space and recreation programs. 2) Economic and Manpower Resource Committee: Areas of interest include economic develop- ment. commercial and industrial land, and manpower programs. 3) Public Facilities Committee: Areas of interest include water, sewer, police, fire, and transportation. ,4) Housing and Social Services Committee: Areas of interest include housing, aging programs, health, and other social services. ,Committees were appointed to cover different subjects for a number of reasons. Committee members would not have as many meetings to attend, and certain members could be selected because of their expertise in certain areas. In a small community with a college faculty tbat"could be utilized, it was important to call on the specialists available. -~'Vf.- ~e~ CONTINUING l~m ANNUAL REDUCTION IN NOISE LEVELS IN ASHLAND. -12- _. POLICIES: A~' Discourage residential development adjacent to objectionable fixed noise sources such as industrial areas, railroad tracks or Interstate 5. . ~-. B. Encourage new roads and highways to be designed to minimize noise from the road to residential areas by utilizing a combination of right-of-way distance, sunken highways, and vegetation. ~ -'i- AIR RESOURCES The ,Bear Creek Valley, including Ashland, c0ntains one of the highest propensities for air pollution in the nation because of the physical geographic situation of the Valley, ~ts particular land forms and the prevailing climatic conditions. A large percentage of relatively calm days combined with temperature inversion account for this propensity for a~r pollution. The State DEQ has designated the Medford-Ashland area as an Air Quality Maintenance Area for total suspended particulates. This designation resulted from DEQ air quality analysis and monitoring from 1970 to 1973. One of the two monitoring stations in this area is projected to exceed State and national ambient standards for particulates in 1985. Based on the same analysis and minitoring, the DEQ has not designated the Medford-Ashland area as an Air Quality Maintenance Area for sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, photochemical ,oxidants or nitrogen dioxide. Pollutant sources are classed according to point sources, line sources, and area sources. Some examples of point sources are nuclear explosions (instantaneous) and the smoke plume from a wigwam waste burner continuous). An example of line source is a heavily travele~ bfghway such as Siskiyou Boulevard, while area sources are usually combinations of both f"lut and line sources. Area sources include fuel combustion from residences, commerciz ~'d industrial activites, all forms of transportation but particularly the automobile, solid waste disposal, and miscellaneous conversions like field burning, forest fires, slash burning, etc. " . ASSUl1PTIONS: -, Air quality ,standards will be more closely monitored and enforced within Ashland and the Rogue and Bear Creek valleys. * There will be increased concern over automobile emissions and other effects of increased population. ~: MAKE CONTINUING .\NNU.\L PROGRESS TOWARD BETTER AIR QUALITY. POLICIES: A. Encourage programs which reduce air pollution from existing agricultural, domestic, forestry, industrial, and transportation sources. .' ~ ---..-.---- ..,.: 'I' '.;!/<,'~' , ',~/ " ! -it. , ' // " '~HART 2. Jackson County Population Pr~jections \', , -23-- - 220,000 120,000 Highway Department 200,000 180,000 160,000 , Pacific NW Bell SOSC 140,000 -- " . 100,000 ,- --' Oregon State University - 80,0~g70 1975 1980 1985 II NOTE: Dotted lines indicate extrapolation-of projections made by various agencies. Charts 1 and 2 plot the projections from 1970 to the year 2000 for the City and County respectively as forecast by the various agencies. The City's projection of existing trends in Chart~. was ~erived by assuming the population . ~ of Ashland will comprise a relative~y constant ~ of total County population of the ~-, future. This constant percentage was based on historical and projected population trends ~,~~' Iud growth rates. This, the ";ity's projection" is derived by determining what l~.;;;; of ,1' .',he County's projection in Ch",.:t 2 is at different points in time. l!.k, ~he City's projection indicates population in Ashland will increase from 14,500 to 25,999 between 1976 and 2000, a total growth of 72.4%. Annual increases are projected at an average of about 2~% during the remainder of this century. , I'll 000 ~~yPty is projected to increase from 94,533 to 179,990 from 1970 to ~ percent. Annual increases are projected at 2.7% during the the eighties, and 1.7% during the nineties. In comparison, Jackson 2000, a growth rate of seventies, 2.1% during Factors Affectin~ Population Chan~e Population change in Ashland is partly due to natural increase, partly to migration, and partly to growth of the City by annexation. Statistics on natural increase and migration for Ashland are difficult to acquire though some perspective may be gained from those for Jackson County. TABLE 3. Components of Change in Jackson County Population 1960-1970. 'e INSERT "A" The City's projection of existing trends in Chart 1 was derived by assuming the population of Ashland will continue to rise an average of 2,731 people per decade. This average was ,based on historical population trends since 1940. The City's projection indicates population in Ashland will increase from 15,123 to 21,l3l between 1978 and 2000, a total growth of 39.7%. Annual increases are projected at an average of about 2% during the remainder of this century. , I,,'"'' \ ' J-/- . , 't'l . ,'r ~. ., ,-f' , -...- 7 , \ , (23A) (I~ A) ,~ , ,.j' -29- .1",/ (1 .,'., .e .'J.::.are an annexation plan showing annexation priorities and possible time schedules; ~ , then establish clearly defined annexation criteria, and include in the criteria the fOllowing factors: 'a. Such annexation is within the Urban Growth Boundary and is a logical extension 'of the City boundary. 'b. Either urban services are available and adequate (e.g. water, sewer, police, fire, schools, and parks) - without excessive cost to the City, or the developer will pay such costs, to make services available and adequate. " c. The request for annexation complies with the annexation plan, or it is ine the public interest ,to deviate from the plan. 6. Have development outside the City limits be coordinated with the County to enSure development compatible with Ashland's long-range plan. 7. Periodically review the Urban Growth Boundary and Annexation Plan to estimate their ~ffect on land costs and 'open space retention. . 8. For various growth controls used by the City, estimate the probable costs borne and benefits enjoyed by segments of the income distribution, with special emphasis on the impact on the lower income brackets. COORDINATION AND illC'o-:', R"1l LATl ON " . 'j i 1 , Many planning problems cross agency boundaries, and many agency decisions affect other . areas and agencies. This is true not only for long range planning but also for many current planning ,situations. :1 il 1 The City of Ashland cannot provide overall regional coordination but other agencies such aF the Council of Governments a:'e established for this purpose. Citizen participation programs can often assist in ,h's coordination process. Regional agencies can also provide other services to an ~r a, such as collecting regional information which would be too expensive for,individual agencies by themselves. 1. Areas inside the City limits which affect areas outside the City. '2. The area within the Urban Growth Boundary. 3. The area of interest outside the Urban Growth Boundary where the City is concerned with development. ,I l 1 " ~ ! :i i J " l , , " '; I , , ~ , ! ~ . The most important area for coordination is the peripheral area around Ashland. City policies influence the value of these properties. County residents utilize many City services, and County land use decisions can affect types and placement of final land uses. Although the importance of peripheral areas gradually decreases with distance from the City, different types of areas can be identified as follows: -{ ASSUMPTIONS: '" The importance of coordination between governments and agencies will be, even more important in the future. "~I '" Governments will increase the use of joint implementation,programs to solve mutual problems. '.. , ;,,/~ -37- ""i~ 1970, Ashland had a 1% vacancy rate in owner-occupied and a 4.9% vacancy ra_n /, renter-occupied housing. The national general standard for housing vacancy is l% of ,.' owner-occupied and, 6% of renter-occupied housing pr 5% of total housing. A 1974 study by the Rogue Valley' Council of Governments cited a U.S. Postal survey which revealed Ashland had a housing vacancy rate of only 1.2%, one of the lowest figures in the State. The same 1974 RVCOG study showed that 55% (963) of renter-occupied households in Ashland spent in excess of 25% of their income for housing in 1970. This indicates that the City has an inadequate supply of 'low-income housing. -From 1970 to 1977 there has been a 247. increase in the number of housing units built in Ashland. This percentage'increase compares to 27.4% during the ten-year period from 1960-1970. Table 3 indicates the number of housing starts over the last seven years. : TABLE 3. Housing Starts in Ashland 1970-1977 (r~b.) Year Single Family 34 69 75 76 '!tf)- =01 73 ~".3. -2.110 ~"'Ol Multiple Family 72 145 363 18 -H- 114 -4e-30 *10 -4-4q -685-703 Total Units 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 Totals 106 214 438 94 -67 (,,7 -H:3-/o3 ~/z.3. ~/59 1,277'" /304- * Figure does not include 106 mobile home units Source: City of Ashland Building Department " " The average household size has been steadily declining during the past 25, years and it is anticipated that it will continue to do so due to increasing longevity and declining birth rates. This decline serves to increase the unit cost of housing for persons who acquire single-family housing in the communitY. In addit5 )n, it increases the per capita costs of public services, i.e. sewer, water, polic. , fire, electricity, etc. There are other factors contributing to the cost of housing, such as materials, labor, engineering, utilities, land development standards, etc. The valuation of homes over the last 11 years reflects the increase in these costs. Such a high valuation of homes, as shown in Table 4, magnifies the shortage of available housing for low and moderate income families. TABLE 4. Average Valuation of New Homes - 1966-1976 $37,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 I I 15,000 \ I f J I 10,000 YEAR 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 ' 1973 : '1974 1975 1976 Source: City of Ashland Building Department '\ ", -42- ai, ,.. , ~ ". ~;' ~' f, ". ~" '" ..,. .... h'" ,~.~ -42:- ,..' ~re currently zoned to allow high density apartments. change through deterioration'of some older homes, and imcompatible with existing homes. Thus some neighborhoods may through new development which is '.ASSUMPTIONS: * Older existing neighborhoods will continue to be an important part of providing a pleasant environment for Ashland residents. with older historical homes increasing in 'importance to the community. * 'There will always be,a mix of various housing types and densities in many neighborhoods with continued pressure to develop parcels to more intense uses. GOAL: ~XE EVERY EFFORT TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS BY ENSURING THE, COMPATIBILITY OF NEW DEVELOPMENTS, AND ENCOURAGE THE MAINTENfu~CE AND RES- TORATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES. POLICIES: " .... A. Encourage' existi~inciighborhoods to retain their own character. and protect them from substandard and incompatible development. B. Encourage programs which will restore and 'rehabilitate existing neighborhoods and structures. PROPOSALS FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE ACTION: 1. Define neighborhood areas and attempt to make them more unified by subdivision design, neighborhood parks, and use of open space. :', Investigate the use of "r,fferent standards for differe'.,t neighborhoods with attention to those, speci~l characteristics found desir~ble by the residents of the different neighborhoods. 3. Recognize differences between large vacant areas and already developed neighborhoods in terms of standards and review processes. COMMERCIAL Commercial areas and activities are extremely important to the community not only by providing services and employment, but also by providing convenient facilities which reduce the time and effort of shopping. Ashland's commercial facilities complement and ,affect the tourist industry, and tourist-related arts and crafts stores are an expanding part of the business community. Ashland has many different types and intensities of businesses with varying impacts and needs. Most businesses require a commercial setting, although some small businesses can fit into residential areas. The success of any particular business area depends in part 'on how existing and new businesses work with each other and fit the pur ose corrmon facilities, and building layout design are concepts used successfully in sopping centers. or: -the D,..-ea.. EsrahhSh,';'~ a. . Co.,..,...,ercial o.fC'll UJ,-lh <t ~P<'c~c... -..._....c.~_ ,/ '. .... I~\ , -43- 4t 'AShland is part of a larger regional shopping area, which means that although many resi- dents shop outside Ashland, it is also possible to attract many customers into Ashland from the regional area. This could require a special quality and increases the impor- tance of appearance~ Good appearance not only helps attract tourists, but also aids the transition between commercial and residential uses. There are many benefits when commercial uses are grouped together in a compact form. ,Immediate benefits include reduced public service costs and increased sales created from adjacent business traffic. Long term benefits include increases in the variety and number of businesses, as well as better utilization of the land. Strip commercial areas, while providing worthwhile services to the community, do not reap , these same benefits and can often result in problems ,in appearance, traffic flows and traffic safety. With some exceptions, a mix of residential and commercial establishments is usually undesirable for both kinds of uses. The supply of vacant retail-commercial land is limited in the downtown and other sur- rounding shopping areas. As is, shown in Table 1 and Map 7 , land zoned for C-l (commercial-retail) and C-2 (commercial downtown) is nearly all developed. TABLE 1. Vacant and Developed Commercial Land Total Acres Vacant Acres Developed Percent Acres Developed CD"'~ t-JC>l-~..=JL VI- -T.3 4"1 68 %.3 '* I 96 C-l, commercial-retail C-2, commercial-downtown Source: City Planning Department 108 2~ 3S 1 . A genEral S~aRa~Ya H3ca te dEtEr~:nc ~hc amount sf laRd fl~~dcd =ar ~anm~rcia~l~~l -perpeses is a ratie sf 3 te a.5 aer=.s pc:: tRSl:l::ana pepulaticlfl. YSiRg 6.9, ~lhic,~. ....tl?I8X:.. :f--tee tRC 131:'e3cnt ratie ef ac.v-e16I3e.d <:'6ffiH.~r(.ial land to ~epuL...Liou, A~L.L~u.J will u.l.;;eJ te pra~ide at least 150 aereo iR araer ~8 aeeemmeaate 25,099 pepalati9R_ ASSUMPTIONS: * Tourism in Ashland will continue to increase. * , Attractive and competitive counnercial areas will continue to be important in attracting the regional and tourist shopper. * The importance of close, convenient shopping will increase, although most areas will continue to be auto-oriented. GOAL: RAVE ATTRACTIVE, QUALITY COM}lERCIAL AREAS OF VARIED A..'lOUNTS AND TYPES TO ADEQUATELY MEET THE VARIOUS NEEDS OF ASHLAND RESIDENTS AND VISITQRS. POLICIES: A. Periodically review commercial demands and commercial property available, and provide commercial lands in stages when additional land is needed. B. Consider the purpose, variety and market area of commercial activities when reviewing additions and changes, encouraging the downtown area to be the regional shopping attraction. ':,.", -- nroUSTRIAL ,- Although much of Ashland's economy is not dependent on manufacturing and processing industries, that sector does represent a large employment base and is important in O3in- . tairiing a diversified and viable economy. In general there is a lack of public under- standing of the effects of existing and possible future industrial development. There is a great variety and range in the sizes, types, and impacts of industrial actiVity This is true in Ashland, where existing industry ranges from log sawing to leather crafts manufacture. This diversity, which allows for a number of different kinds of industrial activities, reduces the dependency on anyone industry. Different industries need different types and sizes of sites. Heavy industries need separation from residential uses, but other industries may seek out quiet, even residential areas. To ensure that industries are compatible with community attitudes and surrounding land uses, standards can be required regarding impact, aesthetics and services. If there were only one separated industrial area, it would be possible to have one set of standards, perhaps using Department of Environmental Quality guidelines. If different areas are established, then different standards are appropriate. Standards can vary in sophisti- cation, ranging from general criteria to specific requirements or performance standards in which the effect of the activity is measured and compared to maximum levels. Industrial businesses sometimes have difficulty finding a location because correctly zoned land may not be available or suitable to their particular needs. Many industry~ related businesses wish to locate adjacent to other industrial developments, thus pro- viding more efficiency for both the businesses and the City. Tne supply of industrial land varies according to the type of zone. As is shown in Table 1 and Map 8 the heavy commercial (i.e. light industrial) land located near "A" street and Shamrock Lane is nearly developed. The heavy industrial zoned land, on the other hand, is developed around Mistletoe Road, but vacant 'south of Hersey Street. \_\BLE 1. Vacant and Developed Industrial Land Total Acres C-3. heavy commercial M. heavy industrial Source: City Planning Department 35 91 VaC",lt Developed Percent ACT;s Acres Developed -2"- I".w""'''-'",Non,:rndu,-ir;''' 94 14- J<'l, 57 3Z- -34 I 37 The ratie" sf ae"'...eleped--HMiur:::rial l.J.fls te pepulatisn is apprelE:.matel~. 5 - 5. Using this ratie as eR€. 'Basin of e3timatiafl, .......3hlana. l;i11 r..ce:d ta prOvidE. at lc.a.Jt 1J8 aGre...3 in order tg aeeg_gElate 25,000 jlgjlalation. JaElgiRg from4-fle-<Nllount gf E1euelejleEl laaa nGU 1a 93SR zona, tbe p~reentoge of hea~TY eommcreial la~heula be iflcrt:.a[Ca Eclati;€. te the ~mgYRt sf Rea\~? iadust=ial ~eflca laRd. -. ASSUMPTION: * There will be an improvement in the ability to determine the proposed effects of industry. GOAL: HAVE A VIGOROUS AND DIVERSE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR. .' \' " ~'. "..- 0-, t ~. . ., ~ " t4 " ~' "- .,., "~ r~ ~~ f';: r,", {: f! ~ ~ ". (: ti I " t. . ).. '.. "~' PARKS, OPEN SPACE, AND ESTHETIC ENVIRON}~NT PARKS ParkS are very important as they provide breaks in the urban patterns, provide recreational space, contribute to the physical and mental health of the c~mmunity, improve the character and land value of nearby neighborhoods, are a source of community pride, and can help attract industries seeking a high level of environmental quality. population increases will spread development to new areas; and the impact of increased tourism will place an additional strain upon present park and recreation facilities. When these-factors are combined with the special recreation requirements of some segments of the community (especially the young and the elderly), and with a rise in the ~mount of leisure time available, the need for additional facilities and programs becomes evident. Ashland noW has 176.45 acres of parkland; however, 57 acres are in the Lithia Springs property outside the City limits. There are 61.26 acres of daveloped park land, with 39.5 acres in Lithia Park and the Park extension. Ashland's~lr~'acreage is lower than national standards (10 acres for every 1,000 people), lower than national projected needs (15 acres for every 1,000 people), and lower than park averages in some other communities - for example Eugene and Albany. (See Table 1). Lithia Park is used partly as a regional park, and that fact is not often reflected in acreage comparisons. Ashland has relatively little acreage in neighborhood parks, pocket parks, and other types of recreational areas. TABLE 1. Acres of Developed Park Land (n;;-;. (ow ocreo,9e. IS. ~"_wha::t- cfFsrl I>-t ~ .fad' -jJ,d- fhere.- Gl,r..., '""0",/ acres ",r, cf:"''' ~ce) 4Snculfurd.P ta"CI. <1t\d ...a(~+'-) ? i: . ~ ~ < , I , I I o i Ashland . Albany Medford Salem Eugene Acres/Thousand Population 4.22 5 8.33 10.5 15.3 : Source: City Planning Department , Although per capita park acreage is one indication of meeting park needs, so also are the size, types, and locations of parks. Park types can be classified as follows:' regional, urban, community, neighborhood, pocket, and special areas. A regional park serves a county area, emphasizes an outdoor setting, and usually has facilities for picnicking, swimming, etc. Emigrant Lake Park is a regional park, and is heavily used by county residents. An urban park emphasizes passive recreation, 'may have picnic and zoo areas, and serves a population of ,from 10 to 30 thousand people. Lithia Park is an example of an urban park, but its use by m2,ny people outside the City makes it somewhat regional in nature. A community park emphasizes active recreation such as sport fields and tennis courts, and should be within three miles of the area it serves. 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'~ ,>'1 -):'~ :-1 * There will be pressure in the future to destroy or alter historically significant sites and structures in Ashland. * Preservation of historic sites and structures will continue to increase in impor- tance and will be politically and economically feasible. ~: PRESERVE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURES AND SITES IN ASHLAND. POLICIES:. A. Recognize the preservation of historic sites and buildings not only as an esthetic asset but as an economic one as well. " B. Encourage the Historic Commission to establish areas of significance, and make recommendations on the alteration or disposition of structures, sites or neighborhoods within these areas. C. Encourage the voluntary preservation of historic sites and structures. D. Encourage giving official desi~ation to certain impcrt~nt historic landma~ks, and retain controls on the external appearance and disposition of such landmarks. G. PROPOSALS FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE ACTION: , &-'u"""'9e. ~ p<epora..-til<f\.. "" , 1 ^ Pre!,,,r,, background infor',.a cion on historic sites, stru<.tures, and, areas including such information as phot-,.raphs, documentation, histor;, and maps. - .~ 2. Utilize such information to assist people undertaking restoration projects, or applying for state and federal historic designation. 3. 'Encourage the Historic Commission to establish a procedure whereby areas of ,signi- ficance are designated indicating the importance of the area and how it should be treated so the ,area might be protected as a special district. " .~. '. 4. Establish a procedure whereby certain important sites and structures are given special designation, and work toward their preservation by reviewing changes and exterior alterations. ,5. Continue historical interest by such procedures as funding preservation efforts, transferring historical concern into City ordinances, and utilizing historical concerns in the review of land use changes. .' " ~ 4: " . "',-64- ~ ~;, It', "'l~"-,':' " "j ~ . , ji ,"- PUBLIC SERVICES e GENERAL The permanence and stability of urban areas are greatly affected by the quality and extent of public services, improvements,and conveniences. Usually a full range of services is eve~tually required for an area even if the ~eed is not immediately pressing. , < Traditional public services are water, sewer, police, fire, and electricity, but also may include street lighting and cable television. The cost of services has been increasing at a rate equal to or higher than general inflation figures. CostS are especially evident when continued growth requires new capital expenditures, such as enlarging the sewer treatment plant. ~ed Wh4et attempt to relate the iaercasa ia pepulatieR te thi el~0eted inerease a~cct bt serviees aRa f~eilities. Fer eaeh 1999 nev l3C8131e. the fellsuiRg ean 'be cJfIJeeted-: ~ ~ ; E ~ 'w2.5 oe.J e!.emeatary teRsel 8ifpre][. $35,OOG .15 ne.,1 jlffiil3r Rig.. seReel eppYSJt. 3e,Oee .Q1 fiC.; F.i~fl GeRoe1 &pjJr91:. 27,500 2.25 Re~l ' . aRe. eqb1ipmeRt ~E'&*". ~6 ,009- pO....1e.emen 1.65 ae'tl" firemen aaa eEluiflmeat ~,... 29,900 One method of keeping costs down is to have compact, centered development, reducing the extent of facilities and travel. Where services are available, but no development 'occurs {as in vacant lots), a public investment is being under-utilized. ~~other way to lower costs is to have all services provided simultaneously, with close coordination between the agencies and departments providing those services. One method of recucing costs for current City residents is to have new developments pay for the extension and provi ion of their services. t I ! Public services, especially those using poles and above-Bround facilities, affect the appearance of an area. Undergrounding represents a higher initial cost, but usually lower maintenance costs. Some public servlces will requir~' sites within a neighborho04 (e.g. an electrical substation or fire station). :* Residents will continue to demand services similar to those they receive now. ASSUMPTIONS: * Cable TV will become more important, with more local educational programs and specialized services. * There will be increased secondary costs (transportation, energy, etc.) in developing peripheral areas. GOAL: PROVIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES, SERVICES, &~D FACILITIES IN AN ORDERLY AND EFFICIENT WAY AND IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITY TO MEET CITY NEEDS NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. , ,-' ----, "~ "., WATER SUPPLY AI'lD SERVICE ~: :'", -66- ~.. ."'~ ~, ~> ...,\ ~.. ~ -66- \' The City of Ashland's domestic water is obtained from Ashland Creek, with a filter plant .situated in the Ashland watershed. Reeder Reservoir was built in 1927 to provide storage for summer water needs. There are two small diversion dams above tpe Reeder Reservoir, and two smaller covered reservoirs below it (Crowson and Granite Street Reservoirs) for , tl!'eated water. Ashland's water supply is sufficent to serve a population of 14,400 during years when precipitation is 13-inches or above. In years when the precipitation,drops below 13-inches the supply will be cr-.itical. From available Weather Bur-eau'records this occurs on the average of every 10 years. lf'additional water is not secured and'the population continues to expand, the frequency of critical years will increase and it will be necessary to restrict water use during those years. Water use in Ashland averages about ~ gallons per capita per day, which is representative of water use throughout the West~7CTRis is e~ual ta HSS af 8R aere fast of wat~I fer L.~ry 8 3/4 ~er3ens 6.~r the p~ried-be~een-July 1 ana September 3G. Additional water could be obtained through the utilization of the City's portion of T.I.D. water and/or construction of Winburn Dam. If the unused por-tion of the City's T.I.D. water is utilized (795 acre feet) it would accommodate approximately 7000 additional persons, or 2,373 single family housing units. Construction of Winburn Dam would provide storage of 1600 acre feet of water or enough to serve 14,000 additional persons, or 4827 single family housing units. Thus, if the above two measures are implemented, the additional water supply would be 2395 acre feet which would accommodate an additional population of 21,000 or 7200 single family housing units. ,. , ASSUMPTIONS: * The City will continue to utilize Ashland Creek water, but will need alternati~e sources to meet future water demands. * There will be continued p~'e;sure for more residential d';,elopment above the gravity- flow system. GOAL: PROVIDE SUFFICIENT WATER FOR ASHLAh~ RESIDENTS. POLICIES: ,A. ....... ...... .~ Encourage continued planning for water supply, showing water available, water needs, and future costs for satisfying those needs. B. "EneGul'age-conscruct.io.n._pJ.annin!}-Clnd...:financing"p'I;oc-edu"'e~_t'~ng--~,'D .".wa tar. Encourage programs for obtaining future T.I.D. water for possible domestic use. 1>i~(our"'1e ITs.c1p,.-,ft0.f2 c. ~ReeMrage eRly Ie" 8eR~itj resideRtial development above the gravity-flow systems, with the residents paying for pumpi<)g and storage facility costs, until a hi6A uater plaR is implementQe. (",.,../.r . .. ., ~, ..., D. Eneour,ege the development of a high level water system. .'~.- / "'e',/ .~, : 7 " " z o " LI.I 0: o ~ ,Q z: 11.<( 0..1 >:t ~(I) ufl:'( f~ c> .. ~A .Ilf III Z < :!: c: lI.l :: lI.l III b.lI <: .. en >< .. ''tl '" en o Cl. o ... Cl. ~ ~ ~o ...;: "'- -';0 E <: to ,9 .- ... 'tlu c> e Cl.'- ._ 'tl Cl. ) . ) ,..- I ,'\ -, . ) . ( . .-...... ) \ -- 1. J . ,/ ,." .."".. j ,-...... ('.;.~- \ , , ,....'i! 0/_.-' \e.~ ~_7 .b~, .J .,/ .' ~!A " -- f I I ,.- I .69- ~. ." '/~. >- .. ... 'tl <: :> o .Q .;. cti ;> t.i = 'li:-;:' ".~ ~ I r' -. :,~ 1.1,.. --1 CO.. =- ,"'- -- .' --~ , , . ~., I I :> Ii ~r...1 ;;;,1 ~ I ! III .-' '" 1 'J8';~" I' ":f, II ". ........ I%. L:'i~' 1"".-"' ..;f , I .l (,0"..,1 ~ f ~' I ,,1 t-~ 0- '. ._:E. _. \ . ...-. ~-o ' ~~6 : , I " . , I . I , . I , co ....... , . , , , , . . , __ __ __ __ __ __ ..J ." .-.~3-r;~ ..- .. 'f~I~..... ... .... . "...... CO \ .. -'1 i J .~ .. 'j : ; . .~ , i .-z i ~ ,S 8 . '" .. x o \1- pOLice ""'" I rl, es. planning for new sewage treatment ~18RtB, outlining site of sewage treatment by-products, costs and financing. :-,.,-70- tI" requirements, ". i' J;-' ~. . f.. ,~ .' D. Encourage a written policy for extending sewage beyond the City limits. Relate such a policy to Comprehensive Plan statements (such as the desire for urban centered, growth), and allow services outside the Urban Growth Boundary only if there is a health problem or the development is a rural development. t,'~ I~', ~~ " If: l'~ t,',.",' L t-.~: S-_,' ~ ~ A. 'Encourage early fa~ilitie9. use B. Encourage the construction of a new Bear Creek interceptor line and size it according' to a 25 year lifespan with present growth rates or a proposed carrying capacity 'projection. c. Require all development within the City to use Ashland treatment facilities until other sewage systems are available. t[~::., ~, ' ',' PROPOSALS FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE ACTION: 1. Explore different tertiary treatment alternatives, decide on the best one, and put together a financing program for the project. ':. :" A. Areas within the Urban Growth Boundary will be served with sewage collection and treatment facilities, subject to the following: 1. That adequate trunk line capacity is available to serve the proposed developmen t. 2. 'That the Council determines that it is economic81ly feasible to provide tbe service, or that alternate arrangements have been made for the provi- s~on of the cost of the service. 3. That the project is coordinated with the provision of other urban services ,such as adequate roads, water, fire protection, schools and storm drainage. -;0' r," ~' f' ti i~ po: ~ ~ t 2. Determine what areas inside the City are not being serviced, and create a time schedule and funding program for serving those areas. 3. Require areas that are served by City sewers to be annexed by the City as soon as possible. 4. Have a specific program for providing sewage service outside the City limits as follows: 4; That the Council determines that the City is in a position to extend ,the full range of City services to the development. 5. That the land o~er(s) sign a consent to annexation which shall run with tbe land, so future purchasers are aware of this requirement. r SOLID WASTE Solid waste disposal is a regional activity which is regulated by Jackson County (which bas been working on a regional solid waste plan) and the State of Oregon (which has estab- lished environmental standards). The Ashland site for solid waste disposal meets or exceeds regional and state guidelines. 'i ,/ -,/ 1.:1 ~ City of Ashland contracts with the Ashland Sanitary Service for waste collection. ~ Sanitary Service collection system is funded entirely from user fees. The Sanitary ~rvice attempts some resource recovery operations, dependent on the market value of those reSources. Some local groups have attempted resource recovery operations, but have been hampered by the general difficulty of persuading residents to separate solid waste and by the economic uncertainty of marketability. _71- .$>L T~.,~ ;-....". C> " <, ASSUMPTIONS: * There will be increasing emphasis on recycling and resource recovery as natural re- sources are depleted, but there will continue to be a need for landfill sites. " GOAL: PROVIDE SYSTEMATIC CONTROL OF THE SOLID WASTE PROCESS FROM COLLECTION TO STORAGE, EMPHASIZING EFFICIENCY, RESOURCE RECOVERY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. POLICIES: A. Encourage opportunities for recycling and resource recovery in all solid waste collection programs. ",' R. Encourage high environmental and aesthetic standards in the collection, resource recovery, and disposal of solid waste. PROPOSALS FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE ACTION: 1. Have all resource recovery operations registered with the City, and submit an annual summary of such activities so::that various efforts can be coordinated and accurate data accumulated. 2. Explore ways to make' resc lrce recovery more feasible, ,'uch as incentives for home, sorting. 3. Support regional solid waste plans and programs, ensuring that all plans are economically feasible and incorporate adequate facilities for all kinds of solid ,C' waste products. 4. If special waste products (e.g. chemicals, animal carcasses, tires) have to be accommodated at Ashland's land fill site, special precautions are taken (e:g. splitting waste tires). SCHOOLS As in other communities, education programs and the general educational level are valuable resources in Ashland. Educational facilities such as playgrounds, gymnasiums, and meeting rooms are important to the schools, but can be an asset to the whole community after school hours. Conversely, the City of Ashland has some resources which are useful to the School District. Southern Oregon State College, with its special offerings and opportunities, is a very important asset, as students and faculty contribute their efforts to solving Ashland problems. ~ " .. /" / ~'~' (Insert B) e INSERT "B" The City of Ashland contracts with the Ashland Sanitary Service for waste collection. Solid waste is disposed at a 120 acre site located approximately five miles from the City center on Valley View Road. The site consists of clay and sandstone formations which help provide good surface runoff conditions. Two diversion ditches surround the site. In 1977, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a five (5) year permit on the solid waste site with the following conditions: blowing paper be controlled; wastes be compacted and covered daily; a caretaker be on duty; fire prevention equipment be available; and a suitable access road be provided. All of these conditions are being fulfilled by the Sanitary Service. 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"''''80- e,~ ir~~ i.':.. f~ ;"..' ,;;; ~ ~I ~ 6; Acquire suitable vacant lots in the doWntown area and develop them for additional' parking space. -7. Build on-street p'arking "bays" in areas where streets a,re congested. 8. Require provisions for off-street parking in connection with new construction. 9. Encourage screening of all parking lots from-the view of adjoining neighbors. STREETS The physical appearance of the City of Ashland has been substantially influenced by the layout of streets.Hany streets were constructed to follow existing contours, but other streets were designed for flow in a north-south direction usually disregarding topogra- phical and existing natural features. Several existing streets are now either too wide or too narrow for present traffic flows. Some'streets do not intersect at right angles, some are teo steep, and some are unimproved. I I i i ! Hillside streets create continual ,maintenance problems riot only for the City but for ',neighborhood residents. North Main Street, Siskiyou Boulevard, Mountain Avenue, and Walker Avenue are heavily traveled streets adjacent to schools, thus representing a safety problem for students and motorists alike. Other safety and traffic flow problems exist in COID~ercial areas served by arterial streets when frequent turning is permitted into r:...linear business de.~\;clopn:cnt. In residential areas, the infilling of vacant land along with the expansion of the City will necessitate additional streets in order to accorr@odate traffic generated by present and future development. There are several areas in Ashland that will require collector or arterial streets: the Stra ~erry Lane area, the,Ashland }line Road area, the Quiet Village area, and the East }la; I Street area. Some of the proposed streets will help alleviate the traffic congestion on the intracity highways. Siskiyou Boulevard, for example, has experienced a steady increase in average daily traffic flow and the trend is expected to continue. TABLE 1 Two-way Traffic on Siskiyou Boulevard (0.01 south of Beach ,Street) , ~ ~. . ~ ~'-""""'~ ~!<~'l:\' ...- _______ _____ '~.:,~:;~.;l: ~ " . .-c:;;;}2S:L"{i(::--- --- , ' GF:'Q6;I'J:~~:~:~~;::' ~l:i'~I~ .' ",,'~..~ ,"~"<~'..~ ~ "_~; ..~~'~: P'.:'.,' ;.'. :~...:..... nr".{. ~ l~:;'-"~"x".'" - .-. '-' .1.;..'..-.7'....H......?':-~_..~ .~-~ ~~.~_\i;F{i~~~~C~~0~;:~~~i;s~~~ti'::;~$?~~;~~t~ ~. Average Daily, Traff1c :I,aOO 5,500 15,500 14,500 " 14,000 13,500 13,000 1965 1967 1969 1971 1973 1971 Source: Oregon State Highway Division , -81- ..'. "WI' .!SSUMPTIONS: e:, J * Streets will continue to be the major element in Ashland's transportation system. * Attractive streets will continue to be important to the citizens of Ashland. GOAL: LOCATE AND DESIGN STREETS TO SERVE PRESENT AND TIlTl'RE LAND USES WITH SPECIAL CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO E~~CING THE LIVABILITY AND NATURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ASHLAl'ID. POLICIES: A. When planning streets, ensure 'that information regarding topography, soil character- istics, geologic conditions, drainage patterns, potential runoff quantities, length and character of streets, types and location of abutting land uses, and purpose of individual streets is available to street planners. B. Discourage through automobile traffic in residential neighborhoods. C. Continue to increase the operational efficiency of streets through improvement of design standards and traffic control devices. IriI WhmPJ;Jr po~;bl~_, ~ ~Locate future arterial streets away from schools, parks, and other open space useS. E. Encourage the development of rights-of-way consistent with the overall natural land character and scale of Ashland. F. Encourage landscaping as part of the basic street design and' wherever possible, make efforts to beautify existing streets ensuring that visibility is not impaired for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. G. Limit access points'on art~rial streets by requiring c~,~on driveways to surrounding land uses. ... PROPOSALS FOR POSSIBLE FUTL'RE ACTION: 1. Have the Planning Commission consider the adoption of a street plan for Ashland. In considering the plan, the Commission should perform the following tasks: a. Compare present street and alley right-of-way standards with existing widths to determine if more right-of-way is needed or should be vacated. b. Route all new arterials around neighborhoods so as not to divide the neighborhoods. c. Establish a street capacity for each road based on the anticipated uses set forth in the land-use plan. d. If a street's designation (local, collector, arterial) is proposed to be changed, "the affected neighborhood should be ,consulted as part of the planning process. e. Route new local streets and driveways to follow the natural terrain avoiding wherever possible excessive cuts and fills. 2. 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Provide activities and community service opportunities for seniors. . PROPOSALS FOR POSSIBLE-FUTURE ACTION: '1. Provide a well planned and well financed multi-service center for human resource programs. 2. ,Develop a social services plan listing available social services and determining how they can help Ashland problems. Provide coordination among service programs. Monitor new, services and fit them into this overall plan. 3. Allow day care centers in R-l zones with Planning Commission approval. .; COMMUNITY HEALTH - The over-all health of a community, including both mental and physical health, is a primary ingredient of resident satisfaction. Many people think of mental health in terms of individual psychiatric rehabilitation, but preventive phychological counseling can have a great impact on the maintenance and improvement of a healthy outlook. " Although SOSC students have psychological counseling available, Ashland does :l resident psychologist or psychiatrist available to the general population. Health Service, funded by the State and County, has provided some counseling community. not have The Mental to the , to Ashland fortunately h~s~its own, general hospital and a satisfactory physician per caoita ratio. (Ashland has nof~et~rt.f'~ublic health clinic for the dissemination of health . ~~formation. There is not a full health referral systeln for directing and helping low '~come residents. There is also a general lack of public health service and preventive ;,eograms.) Community nutrition is improved by the many organizations that distribute food to those in need. With the availability of such concerned services, home health care is many times more effective and less expensive than institutionalization for convalescents and the chronically ill. Over-all regional health planning is managed by a federally funded agency, the Compre- hensive Health Planning' Agency. That agency assesses health care needs, finances some emergency health care programs, controls federal health monies, maintains an overview of health needs and problems, and sets,health standards for hospitals and nursing homes. ASSUMPTIONS: * Mental and physical health will increase in importance. * The cost of institutional care will continue to escalate faster than general inflation, which will increase the need for public health care., GOAL: HAVE SUFFICIENT HEALTH RELATED PROGRAMS TO ASSURE }ffiNTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH FOR ASHLAND RESIDENTS.