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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Reqular &djourned Meeting
Ukiah Valley General Plan Review
~une LO, 1995
8:00 a.m.
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 a.m. with the following
Councilmembers present: Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and
Mayor Schneiter. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager
Rough, City Attorney Rapport, Planning Director Sawyer, and General
Plan Consultant Eric Jay Toll. Mendocino County Planner Pam
Townsend was also present.
PUBLIC HEARING (Cont. From May 17, 1995)
3a. Review of the Ukiah Valley General Plan Update and
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) as filed by the City of Ukiah
Planning Department, which will guide the growth and development of
the Ukiah Valley for the next 20 years, and which specifically
consists of 14 elements
The continued public hearing from May 17, 1995 was called to order
at 8:05 a.m. with the following Councilmembers present: Mastin,
Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter.
Council reviewed previous discussions and the area lsat considered
in the review of general plan. Staff distributed a complete update
as to State requirements for a certifiable Housing element.
Discussion ensued regarding HCD requiring mandatory housing in
certain years with certain expenditures and the legally of this
mandated State requirement that is unfunded. It was noted that the
housing element that was written in this proposed general plan is
a viable plan for the next five years, but is now being rewritten
by the State.
Mayor Schneiter outlined this hearing procedures.
4. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Carre Brown, Administrator of the Farm Bureau, expressed concern of
the sphere of influence in the area by the highway and the River,
specifically the McCarty property.
Mayor Schneiter noted no action has been taken regarding any
changes at this time and noted there may be further discussion at
the time of review of the maps.
Gary Akerstrom, 455 Talmage Road, encouraged Council to address
Bike lanes potential risk of impacts with automobile. He
distributed statistics regarding motorcycle and bicycle accidents
with cars in California, and noted the amounts are equal.
Members of the audience left phone numbers with the City Clerk to
be called at the time when Council reviews the land use maps.
Housing Element
Discussion ensued regarding issues surrounding a certifiable
housing element which has not been developed by the Growth
Management Steering Committee process and Planning Commission and
the State requirements which are not suitable to Council.
Council commenced the review of the current Housing element with
discussion regarding projected populations based on annexations
and no annexations, modified wording on Page 3 regarding a passive
annexation policy by the City to conform element wording; corrected
typographical errors, agreed to strike the evaluation portion of
Item 19. on Page 11; discussion ensued regarding the parcel list
compilation dates modified wording; data and information required
by the State Housing Community Development not conforming to actual
Ukiah information; removal of McCarty Manor and the Jack Simpson
Senior Complex required by the State with consensus to retitle
Table VI.l-14; with consensus to add additional wording on Page 30
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that reflects the actual factual figures existing in Ukiah;
discussion ensued regarding commercial use allowed with mixed use
residential, modified prices numbers on page 40 to reflect actual
current real estate figures.
Judy Pruden, expressed there is no tracking process for demolition
of housing units less than 50 years old, citing the Redwood
Apartments recently demolished losing 12 housing units. She
encouraged Council to consider implementation of an internal staff
tracking process.
Council continued with the review of the Housing Element
implementation measures, requested staff to attempt to amend
wording regarding housing and units; discussed wording which may
constrain future Council and budgets bing required by the State
Housing Community Department; added clarified wording in
implementation measures in Home ownership opportunities; and
discussed the summary of major findings in construction of
affordable housing required by the HCD.
Recess - 10:28 a.m.
Reconvened - 10:45 a.m.
Council commenced their review of the Historic and Archeological
Resources Element.
It was the consensus to move to the Community Design Element first,
to address issues that will affect the Historic Architectural
element. Council discussed and reviewed community design and the
Downtown Master plan Committee becoming a design review committee
as an advisory body to the Planning Commission, with clarified
wording, a Design review and Planning Commission process, with
modified wording regarding the Design Review Committee under the
Redevelopment Agency; reviewed goals and implementation measures
with minor modified wording; remove the word duplex throughout this
section.
Council reviewed the Community Design section pertaining to the
Ukiah Valley Setting, with some minor wording modifications, and
discussed wording pertaining to the gateways, agricultural and
scenic area character, residential neighborhoods with discussion
regarding the historic criteria for the specified areas; it was the
consensus of Council to pull CD-11.2 wording in its entirety; and
continued review of the section pertaining to signs with consensus
to change sign design review for homes and duplexes; with consensus
to delete CD-13-2 policy and implementation measure; amended
wording pertaining to underground utilities; reviewed Section
regarding sound walls and public places; with consensus to delete
IMCD-15.1a, b, and c, and replace with "new developments subject to
design review shall be subject to underground review"; consensus to
delete "plazas" wording; and agreed to strike CD17.2b and c, and
2.08 in entirety.
Recess - 12:28 p.m.
Reconvened - 12:45 p.m.
Council reviewed the Historic and Archeological Resources element.
Judy Pruden, 304 South Hortense, reported on the need for a
certifiable local government, which requires a separate committee
and ordinance. If there is no committee this means we can't get any
grants or programs from the State. She expressed concern that there
may not be the expertise required for Historic architectural on
the Design Review committee. She indicated no historic or
architectural properties will not be able to get on the national
register without a certified local government. She expressed the
need for resources to the community for architectural or historic
assistance from the State. The State requires certification. She
indicated this element was completed faster than any of the other
elements, which indicates there is little community controversy.
Discussion ensued regarding design review
historic/architectural resource committee responsibility.
and
Eric Larson, suggested a Historic architectural subcommittee of
the Design Review Committee.
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Mayor Schneiter stated he is uncomfortable with adding another
layer of bureaucracy.
Discussion continued regarding alternatives and Council agreed to
review this element reserving action for the end of the review.
Council began their review of the Historic and Archeological
resources with amended wording in summary and findings, a Historic
Architectural committee which will first develop goals and
priorities which will be Council, consensus of Council to delete
IMHA 1.4b in entirety; amend wording in IMHA 2.2a, delete IMHA
2.2b, amended wording in HA-3.3a, delete IMHA-4.1a; with general
consensus of Council to delete in entirety IMHA-7.1a and IMHA-7.5a;
delete the words"City Council uniform" in IMHA7.5b; modify wording
in IMHA7.5d; and refer the 3.05 community education policy and
implementation measures other than 8.1, be referred to a Historic
Architectural committee, which Council agreed to implement.
Recess - 2:25 p.m.
Reconvened - 2: 34 p.m.
Mayor Schneiter stated this is the last step before final approval,
and it is at this time that Council will review the land use
patterns and maps.
Land Use Designations and Classifications
Russ Tow, referred to the information he submitted on May 24, 1995
(Exhibit J) and distributed a memo from the Ukiah Valley Fire
Protection District changing policy in which they will look at
each subdivision on its merits, instead of an entire prohibition.
He requested Council readdress the land designation of RRX which
precludes any development out on Redemeyer corridor.
Staff explained the reasons for the designation of RRX is lack of
emergency and secondary traffic access to this area, in which
maintaining current level of access requires restriction of
additional development until these issues are resolved. It was
noted there are no schools, fire stations, police stations for this
area.
Council queried staff regarding City and County zoning
consistencies and possible modifications, reasons for the eastern
hills restrictions, current County zoning,
Mr. Toll stipulated and identified a map line adjustment to reflect
correct agriculture designations.
Jack Cox, 555 Pomo Lane, referred to York Estates 32 lots being
re-designated non-conforming. He explained that it was approved as
Ri with restriction to not develop into 3 lots. He requested
review of his property located next to this development.
Mr. Toll recommended this parcel be designated Rural residential
which is more appropriate that a residential designation next to an
agriculture zone. Discussion ensued regarding an appropriate land
designation.
Mr. Cox stated he is satisfied with the recommended change by Mr.
Toll and County Planner Townsend. He outlined two other properties
he owns that have been designated remote residential outside the
City limits but adjacent to the City limits, that he is not
satisfied with.
Discussion ensued regarding prior considerations by the steering
committee regarding the Helen Avenue area, potential development,
rural residential versus remote residential parameters.
Mr. Cox also expressed concern regarding the intersection between
Lorraine and Betty Streets, on north side of Talmage Road, he owns
16 apartment units, where this property is zoned commercial and own
two homes there. He requested these homes be zoned commercial.
Mr. Toll stated if these lots remain separate they will be
designated non conforming residential as they are homes on a
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residential streets. He explained if these parcels were combined,
then they would meet the criteria for commercial zoned.
Jo Ann Henrie, 555 Doolan Canyon Drive, distributed two letters to
Council regarding her property on Dora Avenue and also Dolan
Canyon. She indicated the zoning map appears to be incorrect in
regards to her 11 acres on Doolan Canyon, as to the lines, and
requested residential zoning.
Discussion ensued regarding LDR which is one dwelling per 6,000 sq.
feet and RMR which is one unit per 20 acres and RR which is unit
one per acre.
Gary Akerstrom, noted it should be the intent to reduce pressure on
potential development on agriculture, that residential development
should be allowed in the Redemeyer corridor. He outlined the
history of development of that area. He feels it is inappropriate
to rezone from R-1 to rural residential. He also expressed concern
regarding the Airport Business Park zoning as designated on these
maps which should be zoned as Master Plan.
The Planning Director referred to a memo distributed to Council.
Carre Brown, read a letter from the Mendocino County Farm Bureau
(Exhibit O), recommending that the Council adopt the sphere of
influence as proposed by the GMSC with no changes, which was
extensively addressed by the agriculture community and many other
citizens. The recommended sphere of influence protects the
agriculture corridor and restricts encroachment.
Councilmember Malone questioned the agriculture community's
feelings regarding the McCarty property request to be included in
the City.
Bill Johnson, explained he farms property along Babcock Lane, feels
the change from agriculture on this property with County and City
review would make farming difficult in this area. He indicated
farmers are impacted by surrounding development and encourages
keeping agriculture protected from encroachment. He stated the
McCarty property could be potentially viable agriculture land, if
properly managed as orchard, vineyard, or pasture.
Pam Townsend, County Planner, identified the County position
regarding the designation of agriculture for the McCarty partial.
Councilmember Wattenburger stated he would like to leave this
property zoned as is, although he feels that 20 years ago we should
have never crossed over the freeway.
John Prince, noted he has the listing for the sale of the McCarty
property. He noted that the City has the opportunity to annex this
property in order to control its future development.
No others came forward to speak.
Councilmembers Wattenburger, Malone, Mastin and Mayor Schneiter
indicated'they do not wish to change the agriculture designation of
the McCarty property.
M/S Wattenburger/Malone to solidify this situation once and for
all and leave the property commonly known as the McCarty property
zoned as Agriculture. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice
vote of all AYE.
Councilmember Shoemaker stated he supports the GMST and PC
designations of Industrial and Commercial for the Redwood Business
Park.
The Planning Director explained the problems with some of these
identifications. He explained the AIP Master Plan does not change
anything that is in existence which was adopted by Ordinance, other
than implementing development standards. He further expalined
currently zoned PD respective to the designation of Master Plan.
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M/S Malone/ Mastin to adopt the Master Plan designation for the
Redwood Business Park. The The motion was carried by the following
voice vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, Wattenburger,and Mayor
Schneiter. NOES: Councilmember Shoemaker. Absent: None. Abstain:
None.
M/S Shoemaker/Malone to keep the zoning designation of RRX on the
Redemeyer Road properties. The motion was carried by the following
voice vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, Mastin, Wattenburger,
Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. Abstain:
None.
M/S Malone /Shoemaker to make the Helen Avenue properties zoned as
RR. The motion was carried by the following voice vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Malone, Mastin Wattenburger, and Shoemaker. NOES:
Mayor Schneiter. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
It was determined that Mrs. Henrie's request to leave Dora Avenue
as Commercial would still allow mixed use including residential.
M/S Schneiter/Mastin to take no action on the Henrie request for
Dora Avenue. The motion was carried by the following voice vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and
Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
It was the consensus of Council to approve the staff recommendation
for Jack Cox's property near York Estates.
3b. Certify Ukiah Valley General Plan Integrated Environmental
Impact Report
M/S Wattenburger /Mastin to adopt Resolution No. 95-49, certifying
the Final EIR for the Ukiah Valley General Plan. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES:
None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
M/S Malone/Mastin to approve the draft Ukiah Valley General Plan
in concept. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker
and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.
It was the consensus of Council to reset the date and times for
Fiscal Year 1995/96 Budget Hearings for July 10, 11, and 12, 1995.
Councilmember Wattenburger stated he will not be available for the
regular June 21, 1995 meeting.
3c. Adoption of Resolution&pproving and Adopting the Ukiah Valley
General Plan
No action was taken at this time as the final version of the Ukiah
Valley General Plan will be forwarded to Council for formal
approval in approximately three weeks.
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5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the m~eting was/djourned at 4:45
p.m.
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