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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM032599CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes March 25, 1999 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Walton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Bill Walton Council Members: Garth Ellard, Carol Fischer, David Gilmour, Donna Higginbotham, and Bill Stults were present. Duane Christensen was absent. City Administrator Jim Bennett; City Attorney Doug Engle; Finance Director Bill Brugger; Police Chief Mike Sweeny; Planning Director Tom Humphrey; and Administrative Secretary Deanna Gregory were also present. III. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council adjourned to executive session at 6:02 p.m. The Council reconvened into open session at 6:39 p.m. Bill Stults made a motion to authorize Attorney David Ingalls to negotiate a settlement m the Sandy Lommel case. The Council adjourned back into executive session at6:40 p.m. The Council reconvened into open session at6:43 p.m. No further action was taken. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS VI. MINUTES A. Approval of March 11 1999 City Council Minutes Council Member David Gilmour asked for a correction to the minutes on page 4 under Council Reports to reflect that he had ex parte communications and a potential conflict of interest regarding the mixed use option for the C-2 zone. Garth Ellard made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no pubic appearances. Mayor Walton closed the Public Appearances portion of the meeting. VIII. BUSINESS A. Pubic Hearing to Consider Vacation of Ninth Street between E. Pine Street and Manzanita Street and the alley right-of-way between Eighth and Tenth Streets City Administrator Jim Bennett explained thatthe City is being asked to considerthe vacation of the portion of Ninth Street between Manzanita and E. Pine and two alleys between Eighth and Tenth Streets as a prerequisite to the Rite Aid Drug Store development. He explained that the vacation will provide better site utilization for Rite Aid and provide the City with more right-of--way on Tenth Street which is a secondary arterial. The vacation will also provide block consolidation which is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. A petition m support of the vacation has been signed and submitted by 100% of the adjoining property owners. City of Central Point Council Minutes March 25, 1999 Page 2 Mayor Walton opened the Public Hearing Jim Beemer, Hummelt Development Co., 30240 SW Parkway, Willsonville OR 97070 Mr. Beemer came forward in support of the vacation. He represents Rite-Aid and is available to answer any questions that the Council may have. Michael Sullivan, 4303 Tami Lane, Central Point Mr. Sullivan came forward in support of the vacation. Mayor Walton asked if any were opposed. Planning DirectorTom Humphrey stated thatthe Planning Commission received one letter opposed to the vacation. He stated that Mrs. Alice Morgan who lives on 9th Street is concerned with the impact this will have on the residential property owners and parking along the streets. Mayor Walton closed the Public Hearing. Garth Ellard made a motion to pass forward to second reading an Ordinance Vacating a Certain Portion of Ninth Street and Alleys Between Eighth and Ninth Streets and Ninth and Tenth Streets. Bill Stults seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. B. Appeal of Planning Commission Decision Approving a 1556 Square Foot Commercial Office Building for David Blaska located at the NE Corner of 4th and Oak Streets - 37 2W 02CC Tax Lot 9500 Mr. Humphrey explained that on March 2, 1999, the Central Point Planning Commission conditionally approved a Site Plan Application for David Blaska to relocate his tax service building from the northwest cornerof Pine and Tenth Streets to the northeast corner of Oak and Fourth Streets. As part ofthe conditional approval Mr. Blaska is required to replace the existing sidewalk which is in disrepair along Fourth Street and construct a handicap ramp at the corner. David Blaska, 943 E. Pine Street, Central Point OR Mr. Blaska stated that he is appealing the Commission's decision for the requirementthat hereplace the entire sidewalk. He recognizes his responsibility to improve his property but is requesting that the City participate equally in paying for the improvements along Fourth Street. There was discussion regarding the cost of the improvements and the fact that the City can not be responsible for assisting property owners in the repair of sidewalks. Mr. Humphrey stated that the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council agree to a 50/50 split because the Public Works Departmentwill be replacing the curb and gutter in this area at the same time as Mr. Blaska will be doing the repairs. Garth Ellard made a motion that the City remove the curb, gutter and side walk on Fourth Street and Mr. Blaska pay for the construction of the new sidewalk and handicap ramp at the corner. David Gilmour seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. C. Review of Planning Commission Decision Approving Beall Estates -Phase IV, a 9-Unit PadlotlSingle-Family Residential Subdivision - North of Beall Lane Between Marilee Street and Connell Avenue - R2 Zoning District 372W11 DD Tax Lots 17000 and 17100 [J City AdministratorDim Bennett reported that, on March 11,1999, the City Council approved a motion to review the decision of the Planning Commission approving the Beall Estates City of Central Point Council Minutes March 25, 1999 Page 3 Phase IV subdivision at the first available Council meeting. Mr Bennett explained that this is an infill development of approximately 1.68 acres consisting of eight padlots to be developed with single-family attached dwellings and one lot that contains an existing single family dwelling. The site is located in the R-2 zoning district which permits both single and two family developments. Mr. Bennett also discussed the development of standards forthe residential lane, a narrower local street. Brett Moore, 3124 Taylor Road, Central Point OR 97502 Mr. Moore explained the need for a residential lane and one sidewalk due to the size of the lots, setbacks, and the right-of-way requirement for one lot that is not part of the subdivision. He explained that all the lots will have the two car covered off street parking which should eliminate the need for on street parking. There was discussion of the need for sidewalks on both sides of the street and the height of the houses that will be built. Garth Ellard made a motion to approve Resolution No. 847, Amending Planning Commission Resolution 441, requiring sidewalks on both sides of Benjamin Lane in Beall Estates, Phase 4, but excluding the hammerhead turn around. Carol Fischer seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. D. Liquor License Application for Texaco Gas Station Mr. Bennett explained that the Texaco gas station at 1125 E. Pine Street has been purchased by CLC Investments, Inc. This change in ownership requires thata new package store liquor license be applied for and approved by City Council. Mr. Bennett explained that the Police Department has no information pertinent to the request for this liquor license. Donna Higginbotham made a motion to approve the Liquor License Application for Texaco Gas Station. David Gilmour seconded. ROLL CALL: Garth Ellard, yes; Carol Fischer, no; David Gilmour, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion carried. IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Jim Bennett reported that: the Rogue Valley Council of Governments is offering a workshop on the Land Use Decision-Making Process. He stated that, if any Council Members are interested in attending this workshop, please let the Administrative Secretary know. there will be a legislative Conference on April 20, 1999, sponsored by LOC. there is currently a vacant position on the Citizens Advisory Committee. He stated that Kay Harrison, 4901 Hamrick Road space #5, Central Point, has submitted a letter of interest for this position. Garth Ellard made a motion to appoint Kay Harrison to the Citizens Advisory Committee. Bill Stults seconded. ROLL CALL: Garth Ellard, yes; Carol Fischer, no; David Gilmour, yes; Donna Higginbotham, yes; and Bill Stults, yes. Motion carried. X. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Bill Stults updated the Council on the BCVSA Monthly meeting. Council Member Donna Higginbotham stated that there will be a dedication of the Isabel Sickels section of the Bear Creek Green Way in Talent on April 25, 1999, at 2:30 p.m. City of Central Point Council Minutes March 25, 1999 Page 4 XI. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Walton thanked Council Member Carol Fischer for her efforts at the Pfaff Park dedication. He also stated that John LeGros has volunteered to attend the Medford/Ashland Air Quality Committee meetings and report back to the Council on a monthly basis. Carol Fischer made a motion to authorize John LeGros to attend the Medford/Ashland Air Quality Committee meeting and report to the Council on a monthly basis. Garth EIlard seconded. ROLL CALL: Motion passed unanimously. XII. ADJOURNMENT Garth Ellard moved to adjourn, David Gilmour seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. The foregoing minutes ofthe March 25, 1999, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of April 8, 1999. 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