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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-0830 REG MIN f . '..) . . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & ROLL CALL PUBLIC HEARING Land Use- Residential MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL ,t"August: } 0',:-: )9,7.7 ~- - -- -- - , - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman McCannon in the absence of the Mayor and the meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Councilmembers Phelps, Ragland, Laws and Hamilton. Also present were Commissioners Alderson, Wenker, Hansen and City Planner Himes. Donald Pinnock, Attorney for Mrs. Spencer Allen, felt there should be no density differences between Urban ~ow and Urban High Residential. It should be made economically feasible to develop multiple unit lots to their highest density and best use, he said. With ever increasing land and building costs, it is the elderly and young married people who are affected the most. Wenker said the Commission had received consider- able testimony from both sides, so they chose tb take a middle ground approach between Suburban Res~dential and Urban High to satisfy both groups. Alderson commented she was all for UH, but we must be selective in place- ment. Don Greene commented that with the current build- ing codes, parking and landscape requirements, etc., one, c~n~nddevelop land to its highest possible designation anywaj, so if one was allowed to develop a lot to its fullest usage, the difference between UD and UH would not be that much. Hamilton asked what would happen if the distinctions between the two designations were dropped (i.e. all UH). Hansen said if there were no controls, the tO~TI would end up a mass of apartments instead of clustered around. Alderson said although she was very much in favor of multiple-family living, she did feel single-family neighborhoods would be ruined if apartment complexes were allowed allover. Himes said the UL designation would provide a middle density area for people who can not afford single-family homes (i.e. duplexes, tri-plexes). Along Siskiyou Boulevard, Himes commented, was proposed UL to try to retain the older homes or allow two 'or three apartments to be placed in the homes. If an area is designated UE, people have a tendency to convert to UH complexes. Buck Taylor referred to Table 5, page 38, and commented Ashland will be short of R-3 land no matter what density is allowed. He also questioned the reference to the availability of land zoned for mobile home usage (page 38). Alderson said the Urban Growth Boundary would be called upon to allow for more areas for that use. Ragland said he felt the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to retain present livability, and that the 8/30/7 7 .pa* - Commission had done that. He said developing land to its highest and best use was something Ashland has ~e~n trying to work away from, arid would, co~:lict with, the:> Plal'h' Neighborhoods McCannon asked the Commission members how they determined what a "neighborhood" was, and if Ashland has any. Hansen stated it was a cohesiveness of people as a group (i.e. railroad district). Gus Johnson, 327 Bridge Street, was concerned with the Comprehensive Plan continued UE designation below Siskiyou Boulevard and SOSC. He felt the existing moderately priliced single- family homes in the area need to be protected from being forced out by future high density developments. Commercial Phelps felt the average of six acres of commercial land (much of which is vacant) per 1,000 population places too much of a burden on the taxp~yers. Himes said not all the commercially zoned land is used for commercial purposes. So if the non-commercially used land is subtracted from the total the ratio would be not quite as high. ' Downtown No Comments. Parks McCannon commented that Ashland is low ended in parkland per population. Alderson said the County Staff does not consider all open space as parkland, buttthe amount Ashland has gives the City the image of much parkland, and a sense of spaciousness. Laws said Ashland still has a problem of not enough developed parks. McCannon said particularly neighbothood parks. Recreation, Open Space, Agriculture, Forest Lands, Appearance and'Scenic Areas and Historic Eonservation No comments on these sections were made. Public Services Himes said that the cost figures in the first table are presently out of date, but are in the process of being updated. Water Supply and Services, Sanitary Sewer System, Solid Waste, Schools, Transportation, and Parking No Comments. 8/3'0/77 , :PIIP3 ,Streets . , Human Resources ( , NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS' American Legion Post #14 Heinz and Lissi Aschoff ADJOURNMENT - Phelps made reference to Map #16, page 83, showing a proposed freeway interchange at Oak Street or Mountain Avenue. Unless reference from someone or some document can be found to that fact, he requested that it be dropped from the Plan. Ragland suggested that if it is resolved not to have a third interchange, we should start developing access from Eagle Mill Road. Hamilton asked why the Womens Health Center was not mentioned in the section. Alderson answered that the Commission had tried to stay away from specifics in the Plan. There were no further comments, the public hearing was closed. A letter from Robert C. Beckett, American Legion Post #14,wwasrread~asking for approval to use the Legion building located at 67 Winburn Way as an after school day care center. Almquist stated that since it is on City owned property, if may not be sub-let without City Council permission. Almquist recommended that a specific modification to the lease be prepared by the City Attorney for a one year period to expire June 30, 1978. Phelps stated the Legion should also get adequate insurance naming the City as an additional insured. Laws moved that subject to the conditions stated and subject to approval of all concerned bodies, the Council authorize an amendment to the agreement to have the American Legion permit the use. Second by Hamilton. Motion PASSED unanimously by roll call vote. A letter from Heinz and Lissi Aschoff was read request- ing relocation of a utility pole at 818 Palmer Road, the cost to be borne by the City. Almquist said that the Ashland Municipal Gode requires that the cost for relocation of City owned facilities for personal convenience by the responsibility of the party requesting the relocation. Phelps moved to deny the request. Second by McCannon. M6ti6riPA~SED unanimously by roll call vote. Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. 1td4~ ;: ~J24J~ Nan . Frankl~n Ci ty Recordei ~~.~ D?~~JlJc ~- Roland McCannon Acting Mayor