09-24-2007 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 24, 2007
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for a police simulator demonstration.
w The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107,
City -County Building. A roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of
silence.
There were present:
Mayor Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Luci Larson
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
Commissioner John K. Vanier II
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: Commissioner Aaron Peck
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
' PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of September 17, 2007.
(6.2) Accept the offered utility / drainage easement in Quail Meadows Estates.
07-7249 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT,BUSINESS
(7.1) Application 4Z07-16, filed by Fred and Jackie Bailey, requesting a change in zoning
district classification from C-1 (Restricted Business) to C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping) on property
addressed as 723 S. Ohio Street.
(7.1 a) First reading Ordinance No. 07-10416.
' Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request,
C-1 and C-2 zoning districts, parking issues, and the Planning Commission's recommendation to
allow Planned C-2 zoning and conditions of approval.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Vanier, Mayor Jilka, and Mr. Andrew
regarding the applicant's request of C-2 zoning.
Additional discussions followed between Commissioner Larson and Mr. Andrew regarding
parking and traffic flow.
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Mr. Andrew then responded to Commissioner Vanier's question regarding the original
request. He then responded to City Manager Jason Gage's question regarding whether or not the
planned zoning was acceptable to the applicant.
07-7250 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to pass Ordinance
No.07-10416 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0)." Motion carried.
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(7.2) Application #Z07-13, filed by C.R. Development, Inc., requesting a change in zoning
district classification from RS (Residential Suburban) to R-1 (Single -Family Residential) on property
located on the south side of East Cloud east of Parkwood Drive.
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(7.2a) First reading Ordinance No. 07-10417.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request,
current and proposed infrastructure, and the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Mr. Andrew then responded to Mayor Jilka's question regarding drainage.
Shirley Drawbaugh, 1833 Parkwood Drive, requested the names of the individuals that
made up CR Development and where the company was located. Ms. Drawbaugh continued to
comment on the developer's plan on connecting the water line and she expressed concerns of the
improvements going through her property.
Mr. Andrew responded to Ms. Drawbaugh's questions and explained to her that the
developers would need to have easements granted to them by her and home association prior to them
proceeding with the water line improvement.
A discussion followed between Mayor Jilka, Mr. Andrew, City Manager Jason Gage, and
Commissioner Larson regarding the developer's proposed water line improvements, granting of
easements, and platting of the property.
' Mayor Jilka suggested that Ms. Drawbaugh continue to monitor the project, because the
Commission was only considering the zoning aspect of it.
Janet Starks, 1360 Parkwood, commented on the need for environmentally friendly
infrastructure, crowding of Stewart Elementary School, and lack of sidewalks in the area.
07-7251 11 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to pass Ordinance
No.07-10417 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Resolution No. 07-6436 revoking a permit for use of public property for aesthetic purposes
and directing notice of removal of the improvements made pursuant to such permit.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the City Commission's 1995 action regarding the
permit and the proposed resolution. Mr. Gage continued to explain that the Commission was under no
obligation to relocate the sign; however, if the Commission would like to consider relocation of the
sign, staff would suggest that the North Salina Business Association pursue suitable private property
site alternatives.
. Mr. Gage then responded to Commissioner Larson regarding who has been maintaining the
right-of-way.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Perney, Commissioner Larson, and Mr.
Gage on whether the North Salina Business Association was notified of the item appearing before the
City Commission today. Mr. Gage confirmed that a member of the association was aware of it.
Mayor Jilka noted his support of adopting the resolution and directing staff to have the
association first review and consider private property site alternatives in lieu of placement in City
right-of-way (Alternative #1).
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Commissioner Perney concurred with Mayor Jilka.
07-7252 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6436 and direct Staff to have the North Salina Business Association first review and consider
suitable private property site alternatives in lieu of placement in City right-of-way. Aye: (4). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
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OTHER BUSINESS
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ADJOURNMENT
07-7253 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Larson, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m.
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