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AGENDA
ADJOURNED MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
August 12, 1991
6: 30 P.M. Study Session with Parks & Recreation Commission re:
Survey of Public Opinion on Open Space funding.
I. CALL TO ORDER: 7: 30 P.M. , Civic Center Council Chambers
II. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Request by Councilor Winthrop for reconsideration of vote
tabling adoption of Findings on Conditional Use Permit for
Ashland Community Hospital.
2 . Public Hearing on alternative methods of funding NW Water
System Improvements.
3 . Request by Carl Oates to extend water moratorium area to
include upper Granite Street area.
III. ADJOURNMENT
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II: Mayor and City Council, Brian Almquist, Jim Watson
ex rum: Rob Winthrop
tbjec#: Hospital Offices Findings
Before standing on principle its good to have one' s facts
straight. In fact, the Hospital is about one block outside of
the proposed water moratorium area.
Mea Culpal I request that we approve the Findings for Planning
Action No. 90-028 as soon as possible, and get this sordid moment
behind me.
cc: John Fregonese
DRAFT COPY
BEFORE THE ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
AUGUST 6, 1991
IN THE MATTER OF PLANNING ACTION 090-028, REQUEST FOR A )
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE, CONSTRUCTION OF ) FINDINGS, ,
TWO, TWO-STORY MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDINGS WITH EACH LEVEL ) CONCLUSIONS
COMPRISING . 2700 SQ. FT. , LOCATED AT ASHLAND COMMUNITY ) AND ORDERS
HOSPITAL. )
APPLICANT: ASHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL )
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RECITALS:
1) Tax lot 2100 of 391E 5DB is located at the corner of Catalina and
Chestnut Streets and is zoned R-2; Multi Family Residential.
2) The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to
allow for the construction of two, two-story medical office buildings.
Site improvements are outlined on the site plan (Exhibit 2-B) on file
at the Department of Community Development.
3) The criteria for approval of a Conditional Use Permit are found in
. Chapter 18.104 and are as follows:
A. The proposal is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
B. The location, size, design and operating .characteristics of the
proposed development are such that the development will be reasonably
compatible with and have minimal impact on the livability and
appropriate development of abutting properties and the surrounding
neighborhood.
C. In determining the above, consideration shall be given to the
following:
1) Harmony in scale, bulk, coverage and density.
2) The availability and capacity of public facilities p.nd utilities.
3) The generation of traffic and the capacity of surrounding streets.
4) Public safety and protection.
5) Architectural and aesthetic compatibility with the surrounding area.
4) The City Council, - following proper public notice, held a Public
Hearing on June 18, 1991, at which time testimony was received and
exhibits were presented. The City Council approved the application
subject to conditions pertaining to the appropriate development of the
site.
Now, therefore, The City Council of the City of Ashland finds, concludes
and recommends as follows:
SECTION 1. EXHIBITS
For the purposes of reference to these Findings, the attached in
of exhibits, data, and testimony will be used.
Staff Exhibits lettered with an "S" ;
Proponent' s Exhibits, lettered with a "P";
Opponent's Exhibits, lettered with an 11011;
Hearing Minutes, Notices, Miscellaneous Exhibits lettered with an
limn
Mediation Agreement Exhibit, lettered 11MA-111 ; and
Approved Site Plan Exhibit (from BOORA) , lettered 112-B".
SECTION 2. CONCLUSORY FINDINGS
2 . 1 The City Council 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 . City Council finds that the request to allow for the
construction of two, two-story medical office buildings, with each
level comprising 2700 sq. ft. , meets all relevant criteria outlined
in the Conditional Use Chapter 18. 104 .
The City Council finds the proposal to be in conformance with the
Ashland Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan Map designates
this property to be used for future expansion of public facilities.
At the time of adoption of the Plan Map, the hospital was existing
and the surrounding land was deemed most appropriate for the
expansion of hospital services. The Council believes the use of
this property for medical offices is in keeping with the intent of
the Comprehensive Plan designation.
The Council finds that the construction of medical office space
will have a minimal impact on surrounding properties. The hospital
is surrounded by fully improved City streets with adequate capacity
to serve the proposed use. Total traffic generation by the
completed offices is expected to be 364 vehicle trips per day. The
Council believes this may be reduced, however, by the proximity to
the hospital and other offices, and the opportunities for combining
visits and trips.
The Council finds that the Site Plan (Exhibit 2-B) and Mediation
Agreement (MA-1) , mutually accepted by the parties, complies with
all relevant policies outlined in the Comprehensive Plan and
insures that the proposal will be compatible with and have minimal
impact on the livability of the surrounding neighborhood. The
layout and size of buildings is in keeping with the residential
character of the neighborhood. The primary orientation of the
offices is towards the street, while the parking area will be
located at the rear. Pedestrian access from Chestnut Street. and
directly to the hospital will be provided.
SECTION 3 . DECISION
3 . 1 Based on the record of the Public Hearing on this matter, the City
Council concludes that the proposal to allow for the construction of
two, two-story medical office buildings is supported by evidence
contained in the whole record.
Therefore, based on our overall conclusions, and upon the proposal being
subject to each of the following conditions, we approve Planning Action
#90-028. Further, if any one or more of the conditions below are found
to be invalid, for any whatsoever, then Planning Action #90-028 is
denied. The following are the conditions and they are attached to the
approval:
1) That the terms agreed upon by the parties and outlined in the
Mediation Agreement (Exhibit MA-1) be conditions of this approval.
2) That a separate application for a Site Review be processed by the
Ashland Planning Commission.
3) That all landscaping, including street trees, be installed prior
to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any structure
4) That all parking and access be paved and striped prior to the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any structure.
5) That the applicant work with the Energy Conservation Division on
designing the offices with assistance from the Energy Smart Design
Program.
6) That the hydrant requirements of the Ashland Fire Department be
met.
7) That all requirements of the Electric Department be met.
8) That all signage comply with the Ashland Sign Code for conditional
uses within a residential district and that all appropriate permits be
obtained.
9) That a drainage plan for the site be submitted at the time of
building permit applications for review by Public Works.
10) That bike parking be provided in convenient proximity to the office
buildings.
11) That a recycling area be provided for each building.
Dated this day of August 1991.
Nan Franklin, Recorder Catherine Golden, Mayor
July 16, 1991
TO: Honorable 4emcers of the Ashland _ity .Ccuncil .
RE . : Water Plan . City of Ashland . R . W. Beck , April !991
COMMENTS AND CONCERNS :
We agree with the conclusions of the Beck report and the Public
Works Director that the Northwest Moratorium Area should be
continued and expanded until such time that the facilities
recommmended by the consultant are in place . The issue is not
the availability of water , but the adequacy of the distribution
system . The Beck report states that the system is inadequate.
Our concerns are that the moratorium area hoes not extend far
enough up Granite Street to protect the existing residential
areas against losses by fire and to maintain or increase water
pressure in the existing service to residences in the area .
The report repeatedly refers to the age , deterioration , and
inadequacies of the system: pages 1-3 , 1I-1 , iI-3, II-5 , II-6.
We have tested the water pressure at 351 Granite street , 355
Granite Street , 365 Granite Street, and 381 Granite Street using
an Ashcroft pressure test gauge model E-16 , rated to 300 lbs . ,
manufactured by the Kiener Company , Los Angeles . Tests were
conducted over a period of several days at various times to cover
variations in pressure . Maximum pressures at the sites never
exceeded 35 psi . The lowest readings were at 381 Granite Street
and varied between 30 and 33 psi . These pressures are well below
the minimum operating pressures , 40 psi , specified by the
consultant on page II-3 for the proposed system.
The consultant , in the present report , has pointed out the
deficiencies of the fire protection system on pages II-6 and 1I-7
of the Comprehensive Plan . Those of us living on upper Granite
Street feel that the danger of fire is greater for us because we
live closer to the urban / forest interface and the heavy and
careless use of upper Lithia Park in summer . The lower water
pressures must be corrected before there is any more aevelopement
In this area .
John Sully and Carl Oates met with Fire Chief Keith W000ley July
12 to discuss water flow rates , water pressure=_ and sire
suppression . His perceptions of the problem of fire protection
in the City of Ashland strongly support the conclusions of the
Beck report . : f you have not already requested Kis testimony
with regard to water volumns , warier pressure, and riry danger in
Ashland we asp: _hat you do so befcre deciding this mat`_eo .
In aOdl `_idn , vi= Statements concerning `ne ability t ` =ire
Department to combat lines at he _rban/ Vares_ t interfaces lees to
be heard , and ieedec . not on : , :y 10 _.a .jvy Council , cut oy 41 ;
the citizens _T Ashland and by _he -sh. iand ? lnn.^. :nq Deoar-ment .
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it is our belief that there has been no recognition of the danger
of fire by the Planning Department in permitting development in
the urban/forest interface. contrary to whatever the Planning
Director may claim.
The City of Ashland is courting another disaster such as the
power failure in December 1990, if action is not taken to solve
the problem of water distribution . The margin of safety for the
power distribution system was low, as a result of ignoring the
system capacity and allowing continued developement. That power
failure was a clear warning concerning developement without
planning .
A major /catastrophic fire is inevitable if fire is not
considered in the planning process . Placing houses in the forest
interface, as in the Bend area or as in Santa Barbara, without
adequate consideration is inviting disaster. There is no
evidence that the Ashland Planning Department has properly
considered the eventuality of fire .
We, therefore, urgently request that Granite Street from Winburn
Way to the National Forest boundry be included in any expansion
of the moratorium area.
Carl & Rosalie Oates ; Dennis & Linda Friend ; John & Jean Sully;
Bradley & Carol LaVine.
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- ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: FIRE EMERGENCY
& NORTHWEST ASHLAND CITY
MAYOR KATHY GOLDEN PERIMETER
PRESENT FIRE DANGER IN NORTHWEST ASHLAND
Risk of a potential Fire Catastrophe in Northwest Ashland increases year by year.
The principal causes are:
— Continued drought conditions & prevailing strong winds.
— An antiquated city water system, identified as inadequate by city consultants 10 years ago&costly studies made.
— Continued residential construction in the Northwest,despite building"moratoriums" &water pressure problems.
Although opinions vary concerning what the first priority should be (more moratoriums, methods of financing, actual
modernization of the system, and other city matters) it is clear to the undersigned that the first two priorities to avoid a
devastating catastrophe should be the following:
t. Commence immediately,and complete ASAP, modernization of the Northwest Ashland water supply system.
2. Provide EMERGENCY self-contained water storage and pumping facilities at high-risk, high altitude Northwest
locations,to function until the modernization program is 'on-stream'!
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