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Home My WebLink AboutCM031104 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes March 11, 2004 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE lil. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Nate Banry, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, Donna Higginbotham, Mike Quilty, and Bill Stults were present. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; Building Official Lois DeBenedetti; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; Deanna Gregory were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of February 26, 2004, City Council Minutes. B. Approval of Dogs for the Deaf Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Pfaff Park on April 3, 2004. C. Approval of Walter Moczygemba to fill vacant position on the Budget Committee. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the consent agenda making a date change to the minutes on page two. Bill Stults seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, abstain; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinance No. 1848, An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Zoning Map for Property East of Bursell Road and North and South of Pittview Avenue. City of Central Point '~ Clty Council Minutes March 11, 2004 Page 2 Community Development Director Tom Humphrey stated.that. this is the.second reading of an Ordinance intended to change the zoning in a portion of Central Point to better match the surrounding area. The proposed tax lots are an island in the City of R-1-8 zoning. Staff is recommending that these tax lots be changed to R-1-6 to match the surrounding property. This new lot size will encourage in-fill development. Originally the Planning Commission suggested the use of a Civic area for one tax lot. The. property owners were not in favor of this designation sa the Commission and Staff are recommending the entire area be rezoned to R-1-6. The City conducted a public hearing at their last meeting and no public opposition was voiced at that time. Council would like staff to look into a "First right of refusal" to purchase the Ritter property at a future date to be converted to Civic space. Dick Halley made a motion to approve Ordinance 1848, An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Zoning Map for Property East of Bursell Road and North and South of Pittview Avenue (37 2W 011 AC Tax lots 100 through 400; 372W03AD Tax Lots 6300 through 6700; 372W11 D Tax Lots 200 through 700; 372W11 DB Tax Lots 100 through 1700). Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stuits, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1009, a Resolution of Intent to Amend the Municipal Code, Chapter 11.12 Systems Development Charge for Capital Improvements. Mr. Humphrey explained that the City Council conducted a study session on February 23, 2004, to consider whether the imposition of Street System Development Charges (SDC) in the Downtown actually creates a disincentive to revitalization. The Council asked City staff to investigate various options to satisfy the SDC requirement and still encourage redevelopment in the Downtown. The City periodically amends its municipal code to make changes that it judges to be in the public interest. In the past the Council has initiated changes to some CPMC titles by adopting a resolution of intent. This clarifies the Council's desire and gives specific direction to staff. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No.1009, A Resolution Declaring the City Council's Intention to Amend the Municipal Code, Chapter 11.12 Systems Development Charge for Capital Improvements. Nate Banry seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. VIII. BUSINESS A. Planning Commission Report Community Development Director Tom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission report for March 2, 2004: City of Central Pant City Council Minutes March 11, 2004 Page 3 A. The Commission approved a request by John Owens to construct a duplex beside an existing residence at 400 North Tenth Street. The addition of a duplex to a single tax lot constitutes a `dwelling group' which is permitted in R-3, Residential Multiple Family zoning district in which the property is located. The Commission imposed conditions that included compliance with building code and local agency approvals as well as the preparation and submittal of a landscaping and irrigation. The applicant was able to design around a power pole that could not be relocated on East Cherry Street. B. The Commission approved a conditional use permit allowing Kym Weathers to conduct a day care center at the Independent Baptist Church located at 320 West Pine Street. The property is zoned R-1-8, Residential Single Family. Conditions of approval included limitations imposed by the state relative to the number of children on site; specific hours of operation; the placement of a fence for an outdoor play area; satisfaction of applicable codes and application for a sign permit. C. The Commission tentatively approved a 9 lot subdivision known a Pine Street Station, Phase 1 located north of Taylor Road inthe TOD-MMR zoning district. The subdivision is another part of the overall Twin Creeks Transit Oriented Development and involves the northern extension of Haskell Street and realignment of Taylor Road east of Griffin Creek. The plan designates lots for a park area, a retirement facility and seven single family dwellings. The City's acquisition of part of the Rogue Valley Bin property will further facilitate public improvement in this case. D. The Commission tentatively approved a subdivision and a preliminary development plan for Hazel Creek PUD. The property is located at the east end of an unimproved portion of Hazel Street south of the Community Bible Church and is zoned R-3, Residential Multiple Family. The proposal creates 8 lots for the construction of 8 duplexes, private roads, common open areas and off street parking. The Commission imposed conditions that would obligate the applicant to make limited improvements to Hazel Street which is one of the two points of access. A final development plan must be submitted to the City in the next six months. There was a request from the Council that staff provide an accounting of the improvements that are being completed around the TOD development. They would like to see the break down of what the City has paid for verses the TOD development. It is their understanding that the TOD Developers were suppose to pay for most of the improvements. Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Report for March 2, 2004. Nate Banry seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; Mike Quilty, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion approved. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported that: • the City of Phoenix is ready to pull out of the RPS Program. He stated that Mayors around are discouraged with the process. He may be recommending that the City proceed on its own with an Urban Growth Boundary Expansion. City of Central Point C/1y Council Minutes March 11, 2004 Page 4 • On March 2"d he attended Central Point Elementary School for Dr. Seuss' 100`h Birthday and read "Green Eggs and Ham" to students. • he attended the Local Mayors Breakfast in Grants Pass on March Stn X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that: • staff is working on the Budget, meetings should begin in May. • he attended a Library Design Committee meeting to discuss some adjustments to the original design. • he and Nancy Hanson have met with YMCA representatives. • he will be attending a OCCMA in Newport the week of March 15th • there will be a Study Session on March 15`h to discuss the Storm Water Management Plan. XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Nate Banry stated that he attended the Crater State Wrestling tournament in Portland. Dick Halley attended the 4`h of July meeting.: Mike Quilty reported that: • he will be attending the Highway 62 Solution Team meeting this month. • he has been volunteering at Central Point Elementary School. Kay Harrison stated that she attended a conference in Welches, OR, and a Problem Solving Seminar in Ashland. XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that: . • he has a copy of the Wal-Mart application for Council to begin reviewing. • the CAC will be meeting on March 17`h to finalize their reco_ mmendation to the Planning Commission and Council. • they will be holding meetings on the East Pine Street Corridor next week. • they have begun meetings with SOREDI regarding the soon~to be `shovel ready' site that was recently annexed. Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: • the surplus pool tables have been sold and removed from the old Fire House. • the City has completed the appraisals for the property needed for the Haskell Road extension. City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 11, 2004 Page 5 improvements to Taylor Road have begun. staff has recalculated the SDC fees for McDonald's and they are satisfied with the new figures. staff has been working on Water Rights acquisition. Building Official Lois DeBenedetti presented the Building Department Annual Report. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Bill Stults moved to adjourn, Nate Banry seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. 1 The foregoing minutes of the March 11, 2004, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of March 25, 2004. Dated: (Y~.rc.~. c~,.Ct , a~~ l~ Mayor Hank Williams ATTEST: City Recorder