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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM052605 CITY OF CENTRAL POINT City Council Meeting Minutes May 26, 2005 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, Dick Halley, Kay Harrison, and Sandi Richardson were present. Nate Banry and Mike Quilty were excused. City Administrator Phii Messina; City Attorney Doug Engle; Public Works Director Bob Pierce; Finance Director Jill Turner; Police Chief Jon Zeliff; Building Official Lois DeBenedetti; Community Planner Ken Gerschler; Parks and Recreation Director Katherine Boxer, and City Recorder Deanna Gregory were also present. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES County Commissioner David Gilmour Mr. Gilmour proposed a concept called the Tolo Industrial Park to create ahigh-tech corridor on the north side of Interstate 5 near the Seven Oaks interchange at Blackwell Road. He stated that the City would need to modify their request for Urban Reserve because the County and DLCD will not be in favor of including prime farm land into an urban reserve area. If the city were to become partners with the county on the Tolo Industrial Park an agreement could be worked out identifying what part the city and county would play in the planning of the area. He stated that the County has no incentive for the proposed growth areas that Central Point has identified in the RPS process. If the City would consider joining in the Tolo Industrial concept the County and the City would benefit financially from the new tax base. The Tolo concept takes into consideration a request from the Governor to refurbish old mill sites. There was discussion regarding the pros and cons of this project. Charles McLauchlan, White City resident Mr. McLauchlan he would like to see farmland stay viable. This option would encourage Central Point to remove the prime farmland from the Urban Reserve area. Mayor Williams suggested a Study Session with the County regarding this proposal. City oJ'Centia! Point City Courted Minutes May 26; 2005 Page 2 V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of May 12, 2005, City Council Minutes B. Approval of lease of Public Right of Way on 3~d Street Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Dick Halley seconded. Roll call: Becca Croft, abstain; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Sandi Richardson, yes. Motion approved. VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Traffic Controls Public Works Director Bob Pierce stated that staff has received a request to install "STOP" signs on Black Oak Drive at Oakley Drive. The Police Department is requesting a designated "Police Onlyn parking space at the Back entrance to City Hall. It was exp{ained when the construction of the new parking along the street begins this spot will be moved to another location if needed. Dick Halley made a motion to approve installation of stop signs on Black Oak Drive at Oakley Drive as recommended by staff. Becca Croft seconded. Roll Call: Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Sandi Richardson, yes. Motion approved. Becca Croft made a motion to approve the designation of a "Police Only" parking space at the back entrance of City Hall. Kay Harrison seconded. Roll Call: Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Sandi Richardson, yes. Motion approved. B. Resolution No. 1055, A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing and Initiating Proceedings to Vacate 650 Feet of Hazel Street East of North Tenth Street. Community Planner Ken Gerschler stated that the City has received a request from Victor Kosmatcka and the Community Bible Church to vacate the unimproved Hazel Street right of way from North 10~h Street east to the beginning of the Hazel Creek Planned Unit Development (PUD). This action was recommended by the City Planning Commission who approved the PUD with condition for Hazel Street improvements. Currently this portion of Hazel Street is unimproved. It is used more like a driveway than a city street. When the PUD was approved by the Planning Commission there were requirements to make improvements to this portion of Hazel Street. If this section is vacated the developer will maintain the street and make certain improvements. Victor Kosmatka City ol~CenbaJPoint City Counci/Minutes May 2G, 200.5 Page 3 Mr. Kosmatka clarified the plans for the improvements to this section of Hazel Street. It would not be to city standards but would have sidewalks and gutters. It would also allow for additional parking for the Community Bible church. There was discussion regarding who would be responsible for the maintenance of this section in the future and how it could be guaranteed it would be done. Mr. Pierce explained other streets in Central Point that are private streets. it is difficult for citizens to maintain those streets and eventually the City takes back the responsibility of maintenance. The attached resolution will begin the vacation proceedings and set a Public Hearing. Kay Harrison Made a Motion to Approve Resolution No. 1055, a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for June 23, 2005 and Initiating Proceedings to Vacate 650 Feet of Hazel Street East of North Tenth Street. Becca Croft seconded. Roll Call: Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Sandi Richardson, yes. Motion approved. C. First Reading - An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of the Central Point Municipal Code Title 15 Pertaining to Buildings and Construction Building Official Lois DeBenedetti explained that the proposed Ordinance amends and brings current Title 15 of the Central Point Municipal Code. These codes are re-adopted every three years coinciding with the national adoption of nationally recognized codes. Other proposed changes update code section numbers and clarify or update language. The adoption of these new codes does not affect the Central Point Building Department fee schedule. Becca Croft made a motion to move to second reading an Ordinance Amending Certain Section fo the City of Central Point Municipal Code Title 15 Pertaining to Buildings and Construction. Sandi Richardson seconded. Roll Call: Becca Croft, yes; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Sandi Richardson, yes. Motion approved. D. First Reading - An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Zoning Map for Property East of Gebhard Road Known as White Hawk Estates Community Planner Ken Gerschler reported that this proposal involves a Zone Map Amendment to change the zoning on two tax lots from R-L, Residential Low Density (15,000 square foot minimum lot size) to R-1-6. The applicant will be proposing a higher density residential development to be known as "White Hawk". The subject property is located east of Gebhard Road and north of Beebe Road. These roads currently belong to the County. The applicant, Mike Duncan is requesting that the zoning map be amended to create a residential density that is slightly greater than the one currently shown on the City's zone map. City planners originally proposed the R-L zoning in outlying areas nearest the Urban Growth Boundary. The intent was to minimize any potential urban/rural conflicts by limiting the density of development and numbers of residents in close proximity to the UGB. Given the limited amount of vacant residential land in the City's UGB, the apparent direction of future City growth and the region's interest in preserving viable farm land, staff believes that City ofCcntral Point City Council Minutes Mayl6, 2005 Pam ~ it makes sense to modestly increase residential densities at this location. The City Planning Commission concurred with this recommendation. Tony Weller, CES North West, Agent Mr. Weller explained the master plan for this subdivision. He stated that the development would make improvements to the frontage property along Beebe and Gebhard Roads. There would be sidewalks, gutters, and landscaping. Council stated their concern over the condition of Beebe and Gebhard Roads. They are concerned with pedestrian and bicycle traffic with the increase in traffic on this less than adequate road. It was explained that these roads are County Roads and the City does not have jurisdiction for improvements. Mr. Weller stated that the City is planning an LID for improvements in this area. The development was designed with improvements in mind. Allen McMurry, Property Owner Mr. McMurry explained the fatalities along development will be making improvements frontage property of Gebhard and Beebe. these roads. He also explained that the to encourage pedestrian traffic along the Dick Halley made a motion to pass to second reading and Ordinance Amending the Central Point Zoning Map for Property East of Gebhard Road Known as White Hawk Estates. No second, motion fails. E. First Reading - An Ordinance Amending the Central Point Zoning Map for Property East of Gebhard Road Known as 4922 Gebhard Road. Mr. Gerschler stated that this proposal would change the zoning from R-1-8 to R-2, Two Family Residential (12 units per acre). The applicant will be proposing a higher density residential development for which he has prepared a preliminary plan. The subject property is located east of Gebhard Road and north of Beebe Road, adjacent to the last proposal. Mr. Gerschler explained the Planning Commission findings to justify this zone change. A nearby subdivision is zoned at R-3 but built out at less density because of changes after the approval was complete. Given the limited amount of vacant residential land in the City's UGB, the apparent direction of future City Growth and the region's interest in preserving viable farm land, staff believes that it makes sense to increase residential densities at this location. The City Planning Commission concurred with this recommendation. The Council stated their concerns regarding improvements to Beebe and Gebhard Road prior to increasing the density. They would like staff to return with a plan for,irrmprovements to these roads before they approve a zoning change. There was a;discussion regarding PUD's and the increasing amount of them coming before the Planning;;Commission. City ofCenbal Point City Counci/Minutes May 26, 2005 Page 5 Dick Halley made a motion to continue the Ordinance amending the Central Point Zoning Map for Property East of Gebhard Road Known as 4922 Gebhard Road until further information can be provided regarding infrastructure improvements to Beebe and Gebhard Roads. Sandi Richardson seconded. Roll Call: Becca Croft, no; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Sandi Richardson, yes. Motion approved. Sandi Richardson made a motion to continue the Ordinance Amending the Central Point Zoning Map for Property East of Gebhard Road Known as White Hawk Estates until further information can be provided regarding infrastructure improvements to Beebe and Gebhard Roads. Dick Halley seconded. Roll Call: Becca Croft, no; Dick Halley, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; and Sandi Richardson, yes. Motion approved. Vill. BUSINESS A. Planning Commission Report Community Planner Ken Gerschler presented the Planning Commission Report for May 17, 2005. 1. The Commission approved an application for a minor partition to create three tax lots at 845 Pittview Avenue. The subject property is located south of Pittview Avenue and east of Bursell Road in the R-1-6, zoning district. This item was continued from the May 3~d meeting during which the Commission ran out of time. There was no opposition to this proposal and the applicant's stated that they would remove an existing mobile. home that now occupies one of the new lots. The Commission approved the tentative plan with all of staff's recommended conditions. 2. The Commission approved an application for a minor partition to create two tax lots at 5205 Dobrot Way. The property is located north of Scenic Avenue and west of Dobrot Way in the R-L, zoning district. This item was continued from the May 3`" meeting. There was considerable opposition to this proposal by local area residents who were concerned about the degradation of their `park like' and cohesive neighborhood. The loss of significant trees was of paramount importance to them. The.commission approved the tentative plan by a vote of 3 to 2 with all of staffs recommended conditions including 1) the ,.redesign of the access drive to reduce the loss of significant trees; 2) a stipulation that the applicant sign aletter ofnon-remonstrance regarding the formation of an LID and 3) that fast growing cypress be planted along the north and south boundaries of the new tax lot. Mr. Gerschler stated that this item has been appealed to the Council and will be presented at the June 23, 2005, regular meeting. City o/~Cential Point Cily Council Minutes May 26, 200.5 Page 6 3. The Commission approved an application for a subdivision to create six tax lots at 1945 and 1967 Taylor Road. The property is located south of Taylor Road and east of Brad Way in the TOD-LMR zoning district. This item was continued from the May 3~d meeting. There was no opposition to this proposal and the applicant's stated that they would remove all of the existing building on the property to make way for six new homes. The Commission approved the tentative plan with all of staff's recommended conditions including revisions to the width of some right-of-way dedication along Taylor Road. Under miscellaneous business, the Commission was informed of the upcoming Highway 99 Corridor Study Open House on May 24th at 7:00 p.m. they were also made aware that the City is working on changes to the System Development Charges. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hank Williams reported that: he attended the Seven Oaks Interchange meeting he attended the Kids Day America event at Central Point Elementary School he attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at the "Whimsy Bug" grand opening X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT City Administrator Phil Messina reported that: • he attended an MPO meeting where they discussed the completion of the RPS project • he attended a SOREDI marketing meeting in Grants Pass • the City had a quarterly employee meeting where they created a Public Relations Committee, Personnel Policy Committee and recognized long term employees • to date the city has spent approximately $51,000 in legal fees regarding the Walmart issue • there will be a Study Session on June 20th to discuss SDC's, and one on in July to discuss PUD's and RPS issues. He will try and schedule a mini retreat sometime this summer. XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Becca Croft reported that: City of Central Point City Counci/Minutes May 26, 2011.6 Page 7 • she attended the RVCOG Board meeting where they had a Wine Industry presentation • she attended an Eminent Domain Conference in Portland • she promoted Rogue Valley Wines while on her trip to Europe • she attended the Kids Day America event at Central Point Elementary • she attended the SDC meeting in the Council Chambers • RVCOG meeting where they discussed the Greenway and safety recommendations Kay Harrison reported that she attended the MPO meeting regarding the funds for the completion of the RPS project. Dick Halley reported that he was given a tour of the Dog's for the Deaf facility, and attended a meeting on the Greenway where they discussed jurisdiction and safety issues. XII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Building Official Lois DeBenedetti reported that inspector Greg Seger is out because of knee surgery and the city has issued 163 building permits. Parks and Recreation Director Katherine Boxer reported that: • the Summer Activity Guide is available for distribution • she has been involved in interviews for summer programs • they will be reviewing a new software specifically designed for Parks and Recreation • she attended a meeting where they discussed a regional community center Finance Director Jill Turner reported that: it is time for Business License renewals, they will be hiring part time help to process these documents she has been attending the SDC meetings Public Works Director Bob Pierce reported that: • the Skate Park is coming along fine, they will be finished with the requirements for the Grant on June 19th and hope to have the grand opening on July 4m • the public parking lot is coming along nicely • he has been involved with meetings from Rogue River Irrigation District • the Table Rock waterline project should be completed in a week. Police Chief Jon Zeliff reported that they now have public relations patches to hand City of Cendal Point G'ity Council Minutes May 26, 205 1'a~ 8 out to people who have had dealing with the Police Department and the two new officers graduate from the academy tomorrow afternoon. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Kay Harrison moved to adjourn, Dick Halley seconded, all said "aye" and the Council Meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the May 26, 2005, Council meeting were approved by the City Council at its meeting of June 9, 2005. Dated: ~, ~ s- ~~~ / blb Mayor Hank Williams ATTES City Recorder 1