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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM111899CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes November 18, 1999 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Walton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Bill Walton Council Members: Garth Ellard, Carol Fischer, Bob Gilkey, David Gilmour, Donna Higginbotham, and Bill Stults were present. City Administrator Jim Bennett; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Lee Brennan; Finance Director Bill Brugger; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; Building Official Lois DeBenedetti; Planning Director Tom Humphrey; and Administrative Secretary Deanna Gregory were also present. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. MINUTES A. Approval of October 28, 1999, City Council Minutes Garth Ellard made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Bill Stults seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Sally Hellyer, 1271 Joshua Ct. Central Point Michael Webber 1259 Joshua Ct. Central Point Mr. Webber and Ms. Hellyer addressed the Council with concerns about outdoor lighting in residential areas. They stated that the City does not have an ordinance restricting the wattage of security type lights on residential homes. They have neighbors that have directed motion detector lights directly at their houses. They stated that this is very inconvenient and the neighbors refuse to redirect the lights. They have had police officers visit and ask them to lower the wattage or redirect the lights to shine down, but they refused. They asked the Council to adopt an ordinance restricting the wattage, or stipulating the direction and coverage area of outdoor lights on residential homes. There was discussion regarding the options available for creating an ordinance of this kind. Jon Hornbeck, Station 7:8 Mr. Hornbeck stated that he represents the Board of Directors for the youth center and updated the Council on activities at the center. He explained the trouble they have had trying to find qualified people to run the center and supervise the youth. There was discussion by the Council regarding the expectations they have for the Station. Mr. Hornbeck provided a list of activities that are currently being offered at the center. Debra Adderley 934 Juanita Way, Central Point. Ms. Adderley addressed the Council regarding a mobile coffee/espresso cart to be located at Fair City Market. She explained that Mr. Samitore from the Planning Department has been working with her throughout the process. Last week he informed her that she would City of Central Point City Council Minutes November 18, 1999 Page 2 be required to submit a Site Plan Review application for review by the Planning Commission. She had planned to open the coffee/espresso cart during the next week and this will delay the opening of her business. She asked the Council for a clarification of the permit process. Planning Director Tom Humphrey apologized for the delay, but informed the Council that a Site Plan Review is required for this type of use/structure. A temporary permit could be issued for 30 days but the trailer would need to be removed every night. Council Member David Gilmour suggested a 60 day temporary permit with the understanding that the project would need to go to the Planning Commission. He stated that there is no a guarantee that the project will be approved by the Commission. It was suggested that a 60 day temporary permit be issued to Ms. Adderley and that she arrange a meeting with the Building and Planning Departments to discuss the details of a permanent structure. Mayor Walton closed the Public Appearances portion of the meeting. VII. BUSINESS A. Review of Planning commission Decision Approving a Tentative Plan for Naumes Inc. (Humphrey) Planning Director Tom Humphrey explained that on October 5, 1999, the Central Point Planning Commission tentatively approved a commercial subdivision application for Naumes, Inc. The proposal creates 16 tax lots from a 21.6 acre parcel of land on the northwest corner of East Pine Street and Hamrick Road. Marty Mingus, a neighboring property owner, requested that the City Council review the Planning Commission's decision. Mr .Humphrey explained the conditions of approval required by the Commission and the concerns of Mr. Mingus. Marty Mingus, 511 Beebe Road, Central Point OR Mr. Mingus identified six reasons why he believes the Planning Commission action requires further review: 1) the six foot wall and two foot berm would not provide enough protection from lights and noise. 2) the Traffic Impact Analysis did not provide accurate information. 3) the Environmental Assessment was insufficient and should be redone. 4) the impact on the ground water level will impact the surrounding wells. 5) concerns with installing BCVSA lines without impacting the neighboring property. 6) a request by the Schroeder Law Office to continue the hearing was not addressed properly. Mr. Mingus is requesting that: an eight foot cinder block wall with large trees for privacy be required; the traffic study be redone to include both current and future traffic impacts from development in the area; a more complete environmental study be conducted; a ground water impact study be prepared regarding surrounding wells. Mr. Mingus stated that the surrounding property owners should not have to suffer the loss of their wells because of development. He is not against the project, but would like to be reassured that the surrounding private property will not be affected by this project. Curt Burrill, 300 Crater Lake Hwy, Medford. Mr. Burrill, Burrill Real Estate, addressed the Council stating that the developers have worked with the City and surrounding property owners to ensure that this project would have the least amount of impact on the surrounding area. He presented a letter to the Council addressing Mr. Mingus' concerns. He asked that the Planning Commission decision be upheld by the Council. There was discussion about the ground water study. Public Works Director Lee Brennan stated that water lines could be stubbed at the back of the project to provide City water to the residents on Beebe Rd. The cost of extending water service to the homes would be the responsibility of the property owners. i~ City of Central Point City Council Minutes November 18, 1999 Page 3 Bob Gilkey made a motion to proceed past 10:00 p.m. David Gilmour seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. Carol Fischer made a motion to uphold the Planning Commission decision regarding a Tentative Plan for Naumes Inc. Bob Gilkey seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. B. Request for Clarification of City Council Decision to Modify the Planning Commission Approval of a Site Plan Review for Central Point Perk (Bennett) City Administrator Jim Bennett stated that Mr. and Mrs. Brown from Central Point Perk have asked for a clarification of the Council's decision to modify the Planning Commission approval for their drive up window, specifically on the subject of the drainage and curb return. Their attorney has also asked that permit fees be waived by the City Council. Mr. Bennett explained that the requirement for the curb return is to ensure that vehicles exit through the alley to Eighth Street and that drains at each end of the drive-up slope will help eliminate standing water. Mr. Bennett explained that the Browns were notified of the meeting but are not present at this time. David Gilmour made a motion to modify the Planning Commission conditions of approval to permit only one drain to be located at the low point by the curb return in accordance with Uniform Plumbing Code standards. Gilkey seconded. Roll Call: Garth Ellard, yes; Carol Fischer, yes; Bob Gilkey, yes; David Gilmour, yes; Donna Higginbotham, no; Bill Stults, yes. Motion passed. The Council took no action on the request to waive permit fees. C. Planning Commission Report (Humphrey) Planning DirectorTom Humphrey presented the Central Point Planning Commission Report for the regular meeting of November 2, 1999: Tentatively approved a site plan introduced by Tom and John Hamlin to add 840 square feet to an existing restaurant building (EI Albanil) at 507 Front Street. The subject property is located in the C-5 zoning district and was approved subject to the owners entering into an agreement with the City to dedicate additional right-of- way on Bush and Front Streets, defer public improvements and prepare and implement a storm drainage plan when further redevelopment takes place on site. Tentatively approved a site plan application and zone variance introduced by Dr. Curtis Tyerman to construct a 2250 square foot dental office building and vary from off-street parking requirements at 348 Oak Street. The subject property is located in the C-2 zoning district. Approval was conditioned upon the applicant making a variety of improvements including, but not limited to: the construction of a new driveway and sidewalk; reconstruction of a portion of the alley; and the dedication of a public utility easement. • Continued a public hearing to consider a site plan introduced by the Independent Baptist Church to add approximately 645 square feet to an existing church building at 320 West Pine Street. The subject property is located in the R-1-8 zoning district to address problems associated with the building being in the Griffin Creek flood way. Bob Gilkey made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Report as presented for the regular meeting of November 2, 1999. Garth Ellard seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. City of Central Point City Council Minutes November 18, 1999 Page 4 D. Proclamation of Solutions to Hunger Day (Bennett) City Administrator Bennett explained that ACCESS, Inc., has asked the Council to proclaim November 22, 1999, as Solutions to Hunger Day in the City of Central Point. Bob Gilkey made a motion to authorize the Mayor to Proclaim November 22, 1999, "Solutions to Hunger Day". Garth Ellard seconded. Roll Call: Motion passed unanimously. E. Department Reports Public Works Director Lee Brennan reminded the Council that Leaf Pick-Up this year will be on Monday, December 6, 1999. VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Jim Bennett reported that: • there are some new computer viruses being spread over the Internet and precautions should be taken not to open any a-mail from unknown addresses. • Senator Ron Wyden has invited local governments to attend a meeting on December 15th, in Eugene, on Rural Infrastructure. • the Central Point Christmas Tree lighting ceremony will be at City Hall on December 10, at 6:00 p.m. • the next study session will be January 18th with the School District, and a second session will be on January 25th to discuss transportation studies. IX. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Bill Stults reported that: • he appreciated the opportunity to attend the League of Oregon Cities conference in Eugene and gained a lot of valuable insight into problems shared by cities. • the residents at the Meadows would like to thank Sergeant Winters and Reserve Officer Nelson for conducting a home security class at the Meadows. • BCVSA approved an ordinance to reduce fees for all Mobile Home Parks in Central Point. Council Member David Gilmour distributed copies of a Model Development Code for Small Cities to all the Council Members. He stated that this would be a good resource for evaluating the Central Point Municipal Code Book. Council Member Bob Gilkey updated the Council on the CAC review of the TSP and voiced some concerns regarding areas around Crater High School. Council Member Carol Fischer updated the Council on the meeting with the Growers Market regarding plans for next year. X. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Walton reported that: • Crater High School will be having an auction on December 4, 1999. • the Summerfield Subdivision should be nearing completion and would like City staff to review the Deferred Improvement Agreement for implementation. • the School District has asked if the City would install "double fine zone" signs at both Jewett and Richardson schools to help reduce speeding violations. • due to all the controversy regarding mobile food carts, City Staff should examine the idea of creating an Ordinance regulating them for Central Point. City of Central Point City Council Minutes November 18, 1999 Page 5 XII. ADJOURNMENT Donna Higginbotham moved to adjourn, Bob Gilkey seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the November 18, 1999, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of December 9, 1999. ., Dated: ~~ ~ ' 1 ti /o2~jp~99 ~' Mayor Bill Walton ATTEST: Authorized Repres 1