10-21-2013 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 21, 2013
4:00 p.m.
w The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on a Privately Funded
Economic Analysis of the Smoky Hill River Renewal Mast Plan. 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.
Those present and comprising a quorum: Mayor Barbara V. Shirley (presiding),
Commissioners Jon R. Blanchard, Kaye J. Crawford, Randall R. Hardy, and Aaron Householter
Also present: Jason A. Gage, City Manager; Michael D. Schrage, Deputy City Manager; Greg
Bengtson, City Attorney; and Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
Tammy Hunnell with the American Red Cross thanked the employees of the fire and police
departments for their efforts in the Battle of the Badges blood drive and the Guns and Hoses
event.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing regarding the Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund to finance
improvements to the water distribution system.
(5.1a) Resolution No. 13-7045.
Mayor Shirley opened the public hearing.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the project, water distribution system,
cost estimates, loan requirements, and financing options.
A discussion followed between Ms. Tasker and Commissioners Householter, Hardy,
and Blanchard regarding construction contingencies, loan originating fee, project
phasing, and infrastructure maintenance and repair.
Ms. Tasker continued with the staff report outlining the City Commission's options.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
13-0364 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Blanchard, to adopt
Resolution No. 13-7045. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of October 7, 2013.
(6.2) Resolution No. 13-7050 appointing members to the Accessibility Advisory Board,
Building Advisory Board, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
(6.3) Rescind first reading approval of Ordinance Nos. 09-10492 and 09-10493 annexing and
rezoning the proposed Wheatland Hills Addition.
' (6.4) Rescind first reading approval of Ordinance No. 09-10506 rezoning the proposed Welsh
Addition.
(6.5) Acknowledge completion of the Grand Avenue bridge structural component and
authorize payment to Saline County for one-half the share of the project cost in the
amount of $48,104.94.
Commissioner Blanchard requested that Items 6.3 and 6.4 be removed from the consent
agenda.
13-0365 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Blanchard, to approve the
remaining items from the consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Dean Andrew, Planning and Zoning Administrator, explained the annexing and
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zoning requests for Item 6.3, Planning Commission's recommendation, and lapse of the
platting to move the items to second reading.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Blanchard and Mr. Andrew regarding
housing market conditions, water supply to the area, and the proposed number of
single family lots. Mr. Andrew then responded to Mayor Shirley's question regarding
the expiration of application.
13-OV6 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to approve the
portion of Item 6.3 rescinding first reading approval of Ordinance No. 09-10492 annexing the
0 proposed Wheatland Hills Addition. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
13-0367 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to approve the
portion of Item 6.3 rescinding first reading approval of Ordinance No. 09-10493 rezoning the
proposed Wheatland Hills Addition. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Dean Andrew, Planning and Zoning Administrator, explained the request, Planning
Commission's recommendation, and expiration of the application in Item 6.4
Todd Welsh, 221 S. Morris Drive, explained that the cost of infrastructure, agricultural
deferred special assessments, and development of the housing in another area.
13-0368 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Hardy, to approve Item 6.4
rescinding first reading of Ordinance No. 09-10506 rezoning the proposed Welsh Addition.
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(8.1) Application #M13-6 (filed by Wally Storey on behalf of D & E Rentals) requesting an
amendment to the Future Land Use Map (Figure 2.1) of the Comprehensive Plan to
change the future land use designation of the east side of South Cherry Street south of
State Street from future Urban Residential to future Employment.
(8.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 13-10706.
Dean Andrew, Planning and Zoning Administrator, explained the request, Broadway
Corridor, previous City Commission's action, Planning Commission's
recommendations from the July 16, 2013 and September 17, 2013 meetings.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Blanchard and Mr. Andrew regarding
conducting a study of the area, trends, utilities, and the corridor.
Jason Gage, City Manager, commented on mixed uses, Broadway corridor, and
property expansion.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Hardy, Mr. Gage, Commissioner
Householter, and Mr. Andrew regarding making the property more attractive to
developers, expansion of utilities, community aesthetics, land expansion, buffering, and
surrounding land use.
Ed Deathridge, applicant, spoke on the lack of utilities, zoning and land use of the
surrounding area and improvements and clean up that has been done on the property.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Blanchard and Mr. Deathridge
' regarding ownership of the property, land use, surrounding zoning, and business
trends within the area. Mr. Deathridge commented that he was under the impression
that the property was industrial zoned prior to purchasing the property.
Commissioner Householter asked the applicant if he sought legal counsel regarding the
misrepresentation of the zoning of the property.
Wally Storey, applicant, commented on the current use of the property and the
surrounding area. Mr. Storey did not believe that residential housing will develop in
the area.
Commissioner Blanchard commented on the adopted comprehensive plan and the
importance of following the plan and looking at the area as a whole instead of piece by
piece.
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Commissioner Crawford stated that she appreciated Commissioner Blanchard's
comments, but did not feel that this area is considered part of the entryway.
Commissioner Householter agreed with Commissioner Blanchard's view of the
importance of following the plan and not piecing in zoning districts.
W Mr. Gage spoke on the annexing of the property and the importance for the
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Commission to looking for the long term use of the area.
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& Commissioner Crawford felt that the area should be industrial.
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' = A discussion followed between Commissioner Hardy, Mr. Deathridge, and
Commissioner Householter regarding future development of the property and
gateways.
Dennis Ronneck, 1101 State Street, commented on the past uses of the surrounding
property, recent improvements done to the property and his support of the change in
zoning.
13-0369 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Hardy, to deny the
application with the findings stated at the August 26, 2013 City Commission meeting. Aye:
(3). Nay: (2) Crawford, Shirley. Motion carried.
(8.2) Application #Z13-5 (filed by Wally Storey on behalf of Gary Wooster Trust and D & E
Rentals) requesting a change in zoning district classification from RS (Residential
Suburban) to I-2 (Light Industrial) for property addressed as 1325 W. State Street and
140 S. Cherry Street.
(8.2a) First reading Ordinance No. 13-10707,
Dean Andrew, Plarming and Zoning Administrator, explained the request, zoning uses,
paving requirements and the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mr. Andrew
then responded to Commissioner Householter's question regarding RS, R-1, and
Agricultural zoning districts.
' 13-0370 Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Blanchard, to deny Application
#Z13-5 with the findings stated at the August 26, 2013 City Commission meeting.
Commissioner Blanchard referred back to the findings, reciting Finding #3, "A
previous spot zoning to I-2 should not serve as a basis or justification for additional I-2
zoning requests."
Mayor Shirley called the question. Aye: (3). Nay: (2) Crawford, Shirley. Motion
carried.
(8.3) Application #M13-8 (filed by the Salina City Planning Commission) requesting an
amendment of the Future Land Use Map (Figure 2.1) of the Comprehensive Plan by
substituting a parcel based, internally produced Future Land Use Map that would
more clearly define the land use boundaries in the community for the current Future
Land Use Map.
(8.3a) First reading Ordinance No. 13-10721.
Dean Andrew, Planning and Zoning Administrator, explained the request and the
Planning Commission's recommendation. Mr. Andrew then responded to
Commissioner Hardy's question regarding spot zoning.
' Commissioner Blanchard expressed his appreciation for staffs work on this item.
Stan Byquist, 2601 S. Ohio, questioned the zoning at Schilling and Ohio and Markley
and Magnolia. Mr. Andrew responded.
13-0371 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Hardy, to pass Ordinance
No. 13-10721 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Shirley requested a five minute break at 6:05 p.m. The City Commission
reconvened at 6:10 p.m.
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(8.4) Resolution No. 13-7049 authorizing a First Amendment to Workforce Housing
Development Agreement with Todd Welsh, Inc. relating to the proposed construction
of basements in seven of the 27 workforce housing units to be constructed in the
N Pheasant Ridge Subdivision No. 2.
Gary Hobbie, Director of Development Services, explained the current and amended
agreement, cost estimates, and project funding.
A conversation followed between Commissioner Hardy, Mr. Hobbie, City Manager
' o Jason Gage, and Commissioner Blanchard regarding the price range of the housing,
average price for single family home within the community, salary requirements,
income median, and grant funding.
Todd Welsh, 221 S. Morris Drive, provided a project update. He continued to explain
the need for elevating the land.
Further discussions followed between Commissioner Blanchard, Mr. Welsh, Mr.
Hobbie, Deputy City Manager Michael Schrage, Mr. Gage, Commissioner Householter,
and City Attorney Greg Bengtson regarding elevation requirements, special assessment
costs and financing, HUD contingencies, flood plain requirements and designations,
land acquisition, engineering costs, housing price range for workforce housing, and the
development agreement.
13-0372 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Mayor Shirley, to adopt Resolution No. 13-
7049.
Commissioner Hardy felt that this was a workable solution to this situation.
Commissioner Blanchard suggested that the recitals of the agreement be amended.
13-0373 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to amend
Recital D in the First Amendment Workforce Housing Development Agreement by removing
"increase the marketability and diversity of the overall development, while maintaining the
' affordability" and replacing it with "correct engineering and maintain affordability." Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Shirley called the question of the amended Motion No. 13-0372. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Hardy congratulated Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk, for being recognized
for being with the organization for 15 years.
(9.1) Request for executive session (legal).
13-0374 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to recess into
executive session for 30 minutes to discuss with legal counsel matters subject to the attorney-
client privilege for the reason that public discussion of those matters would waive the
privilege and adversely affect the City's interest in the matters and reconvene at 7:40 p.m.
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 7:10 p.m. and reconvened at
8:17 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
' 13-0375 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Hardy, that the regular
meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
[SEAL] Aaro Householter, Vice -mayor
Lieu Arm Elsey, CMC, Clfy Clerk
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