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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/03/13 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Study Session fIIs9os OFFICIAL MINUTES PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION March 13,2000 The meeting convened at 7:12 p.m. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Jim Brimeyer, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, and Mayor pro-tem Ron Latz. Staff present: City Manager(Mr. Meyer), Community Development Director(Mr. Harmening), Planning and Zoning Supervisor(Ms. Jeremiah), Planning Coordinator(Ms. Erickson), Housing Supervisor(Ms. Schnitker), Housing Programs Coordinator(Ms. Kathy Larsen), Assistant Zoning Administrator(Mr. Scott Moore), Director of Inspections (Mr. Hoffman), Engineering Superintendent (Mr. Carlton Moore), and City Clerk(Ms. Cynthia Larsen). 1. Fees for Signs, Fences, and Parking Lots and Fence height reduction Discussion took place regarding the size of signs and whether contractors should be licensed. The question was raised on how costs would be covered. It was suggested that the same fee should apply for signs of any size, due to the fact that staff time and activity is the same for all signs. It was also stated that the proposed fee structure seemed difficult to administer. Mr. Harmening stated that if charges to the public for city services were to be actual cost of the service performed, the fees would be exorbitant to the public. Council and staff discussed why fence permits would be a good idea and felt that it would provide an educational opportunity for the public and will increase awareness. After discussing parking lot permits, it was decided that the fee should be increased due to the amount of staff time required with this type of permit. It was stated that permits for parking lots would be used for new lots and not for lots renewed through the CUP process. Staff and Council discussed fence heights,the need for privacy and the ramifications of lowering fence heights. After discussion, it was determined that Council agreed with the Planning Commission's recommendation to retain current fence height restrictions. 2. Texa-Tonka Comprehensive Plan Study Staff requested approval from Council to move forward with a market study for the area. Councilmember Sanger inquired about what would be done with the information gathered from the report and what would be the goals for this project. Councilmember Latz felt the proposed study would be help to compile information needed and goals could be determined at a later time. Councilmember Santa felt baseline information should be determined first to see what the possibilities are for potential redevelopment. She stated that the neighborhood wanted the area cleaned up and this study may provide the information needed to initiate action. Mr. Harmening stated that perhaps expectations should be discussed before the study takes place. Mr. Meyer stated that the Comprehensive Plan initiated the redevelopment effort. Discussion then took place about what the owner's intentions may be for that area. Councilmember Brimeyer inquired what others felt the end result of the project should be. Councilmember Santa stated that she would like more information before determining what the desired results are. Study Session Minutes -2- March 13, 2000 Councilmember Brimeyer asked how much of the intersection in question the study would encompass. Ms. Erickson replied that all four corners of the intersection would be included in the study. Ms. Jeremiah stated that the market study would also be helpful in setting parameters for a task force. Councilmember Sanger asked if Mr. Fine, the owner of the property in question, was going to be a participant in the project, either financially or by attending meetings. Councilmember Latz stated that the information obtained from this study may be the information that Mr. Fine needs to make improvements on the property. Councilmember Brimeyer felt that information should be obtained by assembling background information such as traffic counts,parking study, neighborhood profiles, market study, and determining the boundaries for the study area. Following that information gathering, Council would be better equipped to determine preferred outcomes. 3. Blackstone Neighborhood Traffic Issues Ms. Jeremiah briefly discussed the current traffic patterns of the area such as cut through traffic and intersections confusing to drivers. She stated that the proposed traffic controls would include installation of lights and stop signs. Councilmember Sanger suggested that cut through traffic could be stopped by eliminating the driveway from the townhomes to 16th Street and instead creating another exit from the townhomes either on Zarthan Avenue or through the hotel parking lot. Council and Staff then discussed the benefits and drawbacks of that proposal. Mr. Harmening reported that traffic counts for the area would be coming back to Council. He also stated that the townhomes would need on-street parking. Mr. Meyer stated that the disbursement compared to the concentration of traffic is the policy issue Council should focus on. Councilmember Sanger suggested the neighborhood review the plans. Ms. Jeremiah replied that arrangements for neighborhood review had already been made and presentations will take place soon. Mr. Harmening felt that installing a traffic signal now would mean that Costco would have to cover the cost of it as part of the development project. Councilmember Latz asked if the development would also help pay for street improvements. Mr. Harmening replied that it could and it may also qualify as local contribution. 4. Blackstone Neighborhood Revitalization Ms. Kathy Larsen gave a brief background of the item. She reported that the Council had allocated $100,000 in CDBG funds to be used for targeted neighborhood revitalization. She stated the concerns that Council had regarding a proposed survey that would be given out to residents in the area. Staff has worked with the neighborhood association and Decision Resources Ltd. to develop a survey tool. Councilmember Brimeyer asked what the purpose of the survey would be. Mr. Harmening replied that it would be used to determining the neighborhood's desires for development and redevelopment. Study Session Minutes -3- March 13, 2000 Councilmember Sanger asked if the survey would be limited to single family homes and suggested that homes already purchased for development should not be surveyed. Councilmember Latz inquired if this would accomplish the larger question of viability of the neighborhood in the future. Mr. Harmening replied that it would. He stated that results of the survey would be available in approximately two months. 5. Licensing Policy Issues Staff and Council discussed the extent to which local government should attempt to regulate business, the false perceptions of protection that licensure can give, and liability concerns when the City regulates activities. They also discussed how to set licensing fees, whether they should be set based on market value or actual cost. Council directed staff to proceed with preparing a set of recommendations for license ordinance modifications. 6. Restrictive Easements on Private Property Councilmember Sanger stated that she would like staff to look at other options for residents who would like to work on expansion of their home, and that the proposed improvement would go over an existing City utility easement. She added that if any changes are made to the current policy, there would be a need to set certain criteria and determine how often it would occur. 7. Communications Mr. Meyer informed Council on the progress of the Oak Park Village Task Force. Mr. Meyer stated that there may be a potential strike with the PACE employees in the school district. 8. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:42 p.m. City Clerk Mayo op