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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM020906CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes February 9, 2006 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: Nate Banry, Becca Croft, Bruce Dingier, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, and Mike Quilty were present. City Attorney Doug- Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Finance Director Jill Turner; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Building Official Lois DeBenedetti; Community Development Director Tom Humphrey; and City Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Marshal King, Coachman Road, resident Mr. King explained that the- new Storm- Water Utility Fee- is really- a tax and it is not right for the City to charge this to residents. He can not afford the increase in the water bill. Robert Bogue, Meadowbrook Circle, resident Mr. Bogue would like to ask the Council to approve the installation of a Stop sign at North Mountain and Meadowbrook Circle. There are concerns about cars coming down the hill and hitting- children- crossing the- street. A stop sign would slow traffic. He is also concerned about a fence that has not been finished along th® new development and- the- cemetery. He will be installing a retaining wall along his property but would like to see the completion of the fence that the developers were suppose to complete. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey stated that Staff can research to see if a stop sign is warranted for Meadowbrook Circle and North Mountain and the Planning Department will research to find out who is responsible for the fence along the cemetery. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of January 26, 2006, City Council Minutes Mike Quilty made a motion to approve the consent agenda- as presented. Becca Croft seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Bruce City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 9, 2006 Page 2 Dingier, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison; yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Public Hearing - A Resolution Ordering Construction of Improvements of Snowy Butte Lane from Timothy Street to Beall Lane for Road Widening and Paving and Authorizing the City to Borrow Money and Issue and Sell Notes for the Purpose of Providing Interim Financing for the Cost of Local Improvement Public Works Director Bob Pierce and City Attorney Doug Engle stated that the Council has already approved a resolution with a methodology for the Snowy Butte Improvements. A second resolution is not needed. Council is being asked if they want to proceed or abandon the project. Development Services Coordinator Matt Samitore explained that the preliminary costs for the Snowy Butte improvements have increased from $460,000 to $535,000. Staff has noticed the residents and would like direction from the ^ Council. Mayor Williams opened the public hearing Matt Chancellor, Snowy Butte Lane Mr. Chancellor would like to city to stop dragging their feet regarding this issue. Either complete the project or abandon it. The longer the City takes to complete the more- the residents will- have to pay for the- improvements. He stated that the city is causing the delay and they should be responsible for the difference in price. The current construction is causing damage to the already bad road. Mayor Williams closed the public hearing. Mr. Samitore stated that the current estimate has some contingency room for additional increases if needed. Staff is ready to begin the process the only delay would be the acquisition of right-of-ways. Staff will pursue this with as much haste as possible. Council directed staff to proceed with the project. B. Pubic Hearing -First Reading - An Ordinance Amending the CentraF Point Zoning Map and Comprehensive Plan in the Vicinity of Vilas and Hamrick Roads (36 2W 36CD, TL 1000; 37 2W ~04B6, TL 1000, 1100, 1101, 81102; 37 2W 01BA, TL 1100) City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 9, 2006 Page 3 Mr. Humphrey stated that the Planning Commission originally considered this Comprehensive Plan and Zoning amendment in August 2003, at the same time a new 'Civic' zoning- category was begin created and- other 'house- keeping' actions were being performed. Due to other planning activity in late 2003, the amendments were suspended. The Council- adopted the civic designation but they did not change the map designations on these tax lots. The original designation- of the property is residential; however the tax lots have been and are now used for a cemetery, the Masonic Lodge, a City Park and a public utility. The Civic zoning was designed- for these- uses. The city did- not receive any objections to the amendment in 2003. The Department of Land Conservation and Development supported this change. Mayor Williams opened the public hearing. Bill Best, North Mountain Ave, Representative for Masons Mr. Best is not in favor of the zone change. If the zone change is approved, the value of the property would decrease. They are currently trying to sell the Masonic Lodge property and every time they mention- the- Civic Zoning- the- people back out of the deal. Mr. Best provided a brief history of the cemetery. The Masons would be willing to give the cemetery to the City if they would be willing to care for it. If the city proceeds with the rezoning to Civic, the masons may file a Measure 37 claim. He thought the property was supposed to be rezoned as an Enterprise Zone in 2003, not Civic. If the City is going to change the zoning they would prefer Commercial. Mr. Humphrey explained the history of the meetings in 2003. The original zoning would not have allowed the Masonic Lodge to be constructed. Robert Bogue, Meadowbrook Circle Mr. Bogue does not think commercial zoning should be considered for this area. This would be a bad location because of the traffic. The cemetery needs an organization that will- help make it a-place that Central Point can- be proud of. The City should purchase both properties. Mr. Best stated that a traffic light has been- promised at the entrance and this would be used for traffic calming. Jennifer Carrigan, Donna Way Ms. Carrigan inquired about the uses permitted in the Civic Zone. Mr. Humphrey explained the permitted uses in a Civic Zone include Schools, Churches, Post Office, public utilities, parks, and fraternal meeting halls. When the Masons purchased the property for their lodge they worked with the city to change the zone. City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 9, 2006 Page 4 John Murphy, North Mountain Mr. Murphy does not think the property should be considered far commercial. He is concerned that the park and a commercial establishment would cause too much traffic. Mayor Williams closed the public hearing. Mike Quilty made a motion to pass to second reading An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Zoning Map and Comprehensive Plan in the Vicinity of Vilas and Table Rock Roads. Nate Banry seconded. Roll call: Nate Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. Nate Banry made a motion to recess into Study Session to discuss the Donna Way Barricades. Becca Croft seconded. All said aye, and the meeting was adjourned. VIII. RECESS TO STUDY SESSION Minutes are a separate document. Nate Banry made a motion to adjourn back into regular session. Dick Halley seconded. All said aye. IX. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION The meeting was adjourned into regular session at 8:30 p.m. X. BUSINESS A. Donna Way Barricades Public Works Director Bob Pierce presented three options for concrete chokers to be installed on Donna Way to discourage through traffic. Signs will be posted at the chokers stating that it is for the use- of emergency vehicles only. Signs will be posted at the beginning of Donna Way stating that it is not a thru street. Becca Croft made a motion to proceed with stamped concrete chokers and decorative asphalt pedestrian crossing in place of the barricades that are currently blocking Donna Way. Nate Banry seconded. Roll call: Nate- Banry, yes; Becca Croft, yes; Bruce Dingler, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Mike Quilty, yes. Motion approved. Br Planning Commission Report Community Development Director Tom Humphrey presented the Planning Commission report for February 7, 2006. 1 1 1 City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 9, 2006 Page 5 1. The Commission tentatively approved a four lot subdivision known as Oakglenn. The proposal is a pad lot development located at 142 Freeman Road north of Oak Street in the R-3 zoning district. An existing residence will be taken down and replaced with four attached single family units. .,The Commission determined- that the application met the requirements of the subdivision chapter with the conditions that were imposed. Aseparate -- site plan review will occur in the future. Under public appearances, three residents from Miller Estates asked what the City intended to do to legitimize the patio covers that have been constructed in the development.- The- Planning Department intends to resolve this and other outstanding issues by the next Commission meeting. Under miscellaneous business, the Commission was asked to review draft code amendments that would clarify ~ the definition of "Shopping Center" and- "Large Retail Establishments"; allow the limited use of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in the City; modify the Flag Lot Regulations in the Subdivision Code; and would add- design- standards to Site Plan Regulations. The Public review of these code amendments is expected to occur in April. XI. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Williams reported- that he had lunch with the Human Resource Manager, Barb Robson. XII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mr. Humphrey reported that there will be a housing summit on February 21St Staff is planning an Open House at City Hall- for March- 6; 2006. Rogue Creamery will be having a Cheese Fest March 17tH and 18"'. XIII. COUNCIL REPORTS Mike Quilty reported that • He attended an RPS Over Site Committee meeting on January 27tH • He will be attending a Pacific Rail Road meeting in Roseburg. • He attended the Study Session on January 30tH • He had lunch with new Council Member Bruce Dingier. • He has been talking with Craig Adams regarding an electric trolley route from Jacksonville to Medford. • He has been working with Connect Oregon. Kay Harrison reported that there will be a benefit dance for the Sams Valley Pavilion on March 17tH City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 9, 2006 Page 6 Becca Croft stated that she attended the Study Session on January 30"'. - Dick ,Halley reported that he attended the Study Session and ,a~ Greenway Advisory Committee meeting. Bruce Dingier reported that he attended- an AdHoc Committee meeting on Hotel/Motel Tax Distribution. XIV. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Building Official Lois DeBenedetti reported that: • staff will be reviewing the patio- covers in Miller Estates. • They issued 159 permits in January, 46 were residential. • The Southern Oregon Home Show is this weekend at the Expo.' ~ ~" • She attended a Building Officials Board Meeting on January 26th Finance Director Jill Turner reported that: • staff has been working on the special assessment software and billing program. • Staff has been working with- Meadows Customers regarding- water billing. • The storm water utility billing will show up on the water bills this month. • She has been working with staff on budget issues. Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that: • They have received their new command vehicle. • They are discussing the possibility of a substation in the Twin Creeks area. • The Police Department has been working on goals for 2006. • There will be a volunteer kick off meeting next week in the Council Chambers. Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: • Staff has been working on infill projects • Staff has been working in Don Jones Park area surveying property lines. • The Taylor Road- project should be done at the end of March. • Staff has been working on next years budget. • Staff has completed the survey of over hanging trees that block street signs. They will be informing property owners to fix these problems. • Staff has been involved in interviews to-fill three vacant positions. • The roof repair for the old building will begin this weekend. XV. ADJOURNMENT Nate Banry moved to adjourn, Kay Harrison seconded, aIF said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. City of Central Point City Council Minutes February 9, 2006 Page 7 1 1 1 The foregoing minutes of the February 9, 2006, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of February 23, 2006. Dated: ~ 1 a ~ Mayor Hank Williams