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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM030807CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 2007 I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL: Mayor: Hank Williams Council Members: Becca Croft, Bruce Dingler, Dick Halley, Kay Hamson, Matthew Stephenson, and Mike Quilty were present. City Administrator Phil Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; and City Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances V. CONSENT AGENDA A. ' Approval of February 22, 2007, City Council Minutes B. Approval of Road Closures for the Fourth of July Celebration Becca Croft stated that the minutes should reflect that she abstained on Resolution No. 1129, Imposing Final Assessments Against Benefited Properties for the Snowy Butte Lane LID. Becca Croft made a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended. Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 8, 2007 Page 2 A. First Reading - An Ordinance Amending Central Point Municipal Code 8.06 Regarding Model Aircraft Public Works Director Bob Pierce stated that with the passage of the new Parks Ordinance on February 8, 2007, a conflict developed between the new rules governing model airplane use. The proposed Ordinance will correct the conflict with CPMC 8.06.010 concerning model aircraft in city parks. There was discussion regarding the rules about model aircraft in city parks, and which pazks would be posted for this type of use. Becca Croft made a motion to move to second reading an Ordinance amending Central Point Municipal Code 8.06 Regarding Flying Model Aircraft. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, no; Kay Hamson, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. B. Ordinance No. 1902, An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Municipal Code Buildings and Construction Chapter 15.24, Sections 15.21.290, 15.24.540, and 15.24.600-630 Pertaining to the Sign Code and Declaring an Emergency Community Development Director Tom Humphrey explained the proposed ordinance is a first reading and immediate implementation of an ordinance amending Title 15 of the City of Central Point Municipal Code pertaining to the Sign Code. The purpose of the amendment is to make immediate changes to the Sign Code to address short term conflicts and inconsistencies in the code. City staff would subsequently make long term changes that will introduce best practices fora "Constitutional Sign Code". This code amendment addresses the use of flashing or moving lights that may interfere with traffic control devices and driver safety. It also restricts the height and size of signs along public roads and clarifies appeal procedures and permitting requirements. He presented changes to two sections of the ordinance that was provided to the council in the agenda packet. There was discussion regarding current signs that would be in violation of the new amendments. There are no exceptions for drive up signs, gas stations, or banks displaying time and temperature. Mr. Humphrey stated that staff would like to adopt this amendment and return in June with a final revision which would take into consideration the discussion regarding certain types of display signs. City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 8, 2007 Page 3 City Attorney Doug Engle suggested the following verbiage be added to the ordinance "15.24.290 (b) except any existing legally authorized sign as of the date of this ordinance". Mike Quilty made a motion to approve Ordinance 1902, An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Municipal Code Buildings and Construction Chapter 15.24, Sections 15.21.290, 15.24.540, and 15.24.600-630 Pertaining to the Sign Code and Declaring an Emergency with the addition to 15.24.290 (b) "except any existing legally authorized sign as of the date of this ordinance." Matt Stephenson seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. VIII. BUSINESS A. Planning Commission Report Community Development Director Tom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission report for March 6, 2007. a. The Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit to consider a Planned Unit Development and tentative plan for 53 single family lots. This property was annexed to the City in June 2006 and the property owners used the master plan from the annexation in their land use applications. The site consists of two tax lots that are located south of Vilas Road and west of Table Rock Road in the R-2 zoning district. The Commission judged that the proposal was consistent with the district's intent to encourage a suitable environment for family life and to allow replacement housing within existing single family neighborhoods at slightly higher densities. The CUP was approved with conditions, the chief of which was City Council approval of a secondary access to North Mountain Avenue. b. The Commission approved a preliminary PUD known as Parkway Subdivision. The proposal would create 53 residential lots, with detached houses on 3;000 sq. ft. lots just east of Don Jones park. The main issues with the project are connectivity and the desire to create affordable single family homes at a slightly higher density allowed in the zoning. The project was approved with the stipulation that the applicants get approval from the City Council for a new street connection through the southeast corner of Don Jones Park. c. The Commission approved a tentative plan for the 53 lot Parkway Subdivision as the last of three actions associate with the same properties. The subdivision was judged to be consistent with the maps shown to the Council at the time of annexation. The Commission imposed a standard set of conditions which included right of way dedication and public improvements. d. The Commission approved a site plan application to construct a 120 unit senior citizen retirement facility located in the Twin Creeks Development northwest of the Central Business area. The property is zoned TOD-HMR. The facility is a three story building with studio, one and two room apartments and a variety of City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 8, 2007 Page 4 e. accessory uses to serve its clientele. The primary issues with this project were design related and resulted in changing some fence heights, set backs and adding covered pazking. "The Commission conditioned their approval upon the mitigation of these issues, the completion of public improvements and the receipt of a conditional use permit to allow the placement of a police sub-station in the facility. The Commission was introduced to the Freeman Road corridor improvements and was asked for their recommendation regazding the choice of two options. The Commission recommended the same option as the CAC which singles out only one area for traffic calming. They were also given updates for both the UGB expansion and the RPS process. Council voiced concern about the size of the lots in items a, b, and c, and the condition of the access through Don Jones Park. They do not feel that Central Point East can support that traffic. They would like to discuss this issue at a study session. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Report for March 6, 2007, removing items A, B, and C for discussion at a Study Session. Mike Quilty seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Matt Stephenson, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams Reported that: • He attended the RPS meeting • He attended the RVCOG board meeting and Awards Banquet where Mike Quilty was recognized. • He will not be able to attend the RVACT Meeting next week. Mike Quilty will be in attendance and will watch out for Central Point issues. X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'SBEPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that: • He has been attending budget meetings • He would like to adjourn to Executive Session following the regulaz meeting to discuss items under ORS 192.660 (d) union negotiations. • Staff attended an employee meeting on Wednesday. Parks Employee Mazk Brindle was awarded Employee of the Quarter. • Apri15~' will be a Town Ha11 Meeting at the Expo. 1 City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 8, 2007 Page 5 XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Matt Stephenson reported that he attended the SOREDI Board meeting where they discussed an Enterprise Zone application for the Jackson County area. Council Member Bruce Dingier stated that he attended the Planning Commission meeting. Council Member Becca Croft reported that she attended the RVCOG Annual Awards Dinner. Council Member Kay Harrison reported that she attended the Council Retreat, and the RVCOG Annual Awards Dinner. Council Member Mike, Quilty reported that: • He attended the RVCOG Annual Awards Dinner where he was recognized as the "Public Sector Partner of the Year". • He has been doing research on low income housing: • He attended the RPS meeting • He had a discussion with RVCOG on the Rogue Valley Commuter Rail Project. • He attended an Oregon Freight Advisory Committee meeting. XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that: • The High Tech Crimes Unit has been in the news lately and receiving statewide recognition. • They have received a grant to help purchase five defibrillators for patrol cars. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey reported that: • He attended a meeting with Rail America real estate agent to negotiate the cost of the crossing at Crater High School. • He has been working on the UGB Expansion. Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: • The 9`~ and Laurel project is coming along nicely, they should be pouring curb and gutters next week. • Staff opened bids for the Beebe Water line Project • They are abandoning a waterline on 10~' Street. • Staff completed 25% of the street tree trimming project this year. They will continue again next winter. • The weather has caused a set back on the completion of the rubber sidewalk. City of Central Point City Council Minutes March 8, 2007 Page 6 XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Becca Croft made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session under ORS 192.660 (d). Kay Harrison seconded. All said "aye" and the meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Becca Croft moved to adjourn, Mike Quilty seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the March 8, 2007, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of March 22, 2007. 1 r Dated: ? ~~~ 7 J Mayor Hank Williams City Recorder 1