HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19990621Continued Meeting Aspen City Council June 21, 1999
Mayor Richards called the continued meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. with
Councilmembers McCabe, Markalunas, Paulson and Hershey present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Markalunas moved to read Ordinance #26, Series of 1999;
seconded by Councilman Paulson. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE No. 26
(Series of 1999)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL APPROVING TEXT
AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 26.04.100,
DEFINITIONS, "FLOOR AREA, G. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT OR
LINKED PAVILION," PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 26.92,
AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE REGULATIONS AND OFFICIAL
ZONE DISTRICT MAP, OF THE ASPEN MUNICIPAL CODE
Councilman Markalunas moved to adopt the consent calendar; seconded by
Councilman Hershey. The consent calendar is:
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Ordinance #26, 1999 – Code Amendment Definition of “Footprint”
·
Letter to Scott McInnis Supporting Bond Fairness Act
Councilmember Board Appointments
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Mayor Pro Tem Terry Paulson
Colorado Association Rachel Richards
of Ski Towns
RFTA Rachel Richards
Housing Authority Tom McCabe
Board
NWC Council of Tony Hershey
Governments
Aspen Chamber Resort Rachel Richards
Assn.
Arts Council Tony Hershey
Ruedi Water & Power Tom McCabe
Authority
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Energy Committee Terry Paulson
Sister Cities Terry Paulson
Roaring Fork Railroad Jim Markalunas
Holding Authority
RFRHA Policy Rachel Richards
Committee
ASC Advisory Tony Hershey
Committee
Trolley Committee Terry Paulson
Healthy Mountain Rachel Richards
Communities
RTA Elected officials Rachel Richards; Jim
Task Force Markalunas
Roll call vote: Councilmembers Hershey, yes; Paulson, yes; Markalunas,
yes; McCabe, yes; Mayor Richards, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #23, SERIES OF 1999
– MAA/Burlingame Housing Final
PUD
Councilman Paulson moved to read Ordinance #23, Series of 1999;
seconded by Councilman McCabe. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE N0. 23
(SERIES OF 1999)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN
APPROVING THE BURLINGAME RANCH SUBDIVISION, REZONING
LOT #2 OF THE BURLINGAME RANCH SUBDIVISION TO THE
RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY (RMF-A) ZONE DISTRICT,
GRANTING FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL,
SUBDIVISION APPROVAL, GROWTH MANAGEMENT QUOATA
SYSTEM EXEMPTIONS, APPROVAL OF THE METHOD OF
PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, WAIVERS OF PARKS
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND LAND USE REVIEW FEES,
AND VESTED PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE BURLINGAME
SEASONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, LOT #2
BURLINGAME RANCH SUBDIVISION, BURLINGAME RANCH
ADDITION, CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO.
Parcel No. 2735.024.09.851 was read by the city clerk
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Chris Bendon, community development department, showed Council where
the recently annexed Burlingame parcel is located. Bendon pointed out this
parcel is on two sides of Highway 82 and is one undivided parcel. This
ordinances divides the Burlingame into the seasonal housing parcel and the
ranch parcel. Bendon noted the runway protection zone and ¼ mile from the
proposed transit stop at buttermilk.
Bendon reminded Council two plans were submitted at conceptual; one with
an internal courtyard and crescent shape parking lot on the outside, 69 three-
bedroom units. That plan was amended because of expansion concerns.
The second plan had an internal parking lot and eliminated the large
courtyard and had 50 four-bedroom units. Each of the plans had about 80
parking spaces. Council approved the Burlingame seasonal housing at
conceptual with a condition requiring a site planning work session on with P
& Z and Council. This third plan incorporates smaller, two-story buildings
with a small courtyard for each building. There is a larger green space and
80 parking spaces is on the outside of the proposal.
Bendon told Council P & Z recommended denial of the final plan on a 5 to 2
vote. P & Z felt the location was too separate from town and that there
would be adverse impacts from the airport. P & Z had passed the plan on at
conceptual with a favorable vote. Bendon said location of this project is a
threshold issue. P & Z did discuss where in town this type of housing could
be accommodated. They looked at the Meadows, expansion of Marolt, and
the golf course. At conceptual, the conclusion was while this may not be the
best site, it is a site and the design will need to deal with the marginal
conditions. At final, P & Z did not feel the design had overcome the adverse
impacts of the site. Bendon said he feels this is the best design for the site
and more than adequately addresses the negative aspects of noise, visibility
from the road and is a pleasant site plan.
Bendon told Council concern was expressed at growth management about
the number of allotments. There is an annual allotment of 43 units for
affordable housing. An excess allotment has built up. With this allotment of
101 affordable housing units, there would only be 2 units remaining in the
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pool. There are 7 and Main, Truscott, Stillwater, Aspen Mountain PUD,
Bavarian, Pitkin Iron, Gramiger, all in the process and 2 affordable housing
unit allocation per year will not accommodate all these projects.
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The growth management commission did request Council and BOCC to
look at the number of annual affordable housing allotments and the twenty-
year growth allotment for housing.
The applicant is requesting an appeal of staff’s decision that these units are
apartments units and not dormitory units; dormitory units do not have to pay
school land dedication impact fees like general residential units. The
applicant has also requested a waiver of a partial of the park dedication fee
as there are some additional trails not part of the project that the parks
department has requested on site.
Bendon told Council staff has asked for a transit backup plan. There is a
stoplight planned for the Buttermilk intersection so residents can safely get
across highway 82 from this project to connect with transit. Bendon said
there is a timing issue on this and staff has asked for transit service from this
project either to town or to a transit stop. Bendon said the applicant has
presented noise studies and the way in which they will mitigate the noise
from the airport and from the highway.
Robert Harth, MAA director, said the music festival has used a shared
facilities approach to make their school and festival successful; they share
the music campus with Aspen Country Day School in the winter, and share
Marolt ranch housing and share the tent with other organizations. Harth told
Council they will lose 190 beds for students at the end of this season; this is
housing for about 1/3 of their student body. Harth said he feels the
community also needs this housing for the winter season. Harth said this is
the best location for housing that has been brought up for a long time. Harth
noted the MAA first contacted Council about this in December 1996. Harth
said the design of the project has improved in the last two years. Harth said
the music festival does not know where to find 190 beds for next season if
this project does not come to fruition.
Jim Curtis, representing the MAA, said this project will benefit both the
MAA and the winter seasonal employee. Curtis agreed this is not a perfect
location but is a very acceptable location. Curtis told Council the MAA
looked at the Meadows site, the Moore property, expanding the Marolt
housing. Curtis said there are neighborhood problems or zoning problems or
purchasing the property problems with all of those sites. The Burlingame
site is acceptable because (a) it is adjacent to the existing employee housing
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of the Maroon Creek Club and there may week be development at the base
of Buttermilk; (b) being adjacent to highway 82 will allow this develop to be
transit oriented; it will be 4 to 7 minutes to a transit stop; (c) the
development can use existing utilities.
Curtis said with good design, they have made this project attractive and
livable. To deal with sound from the highway and from the airport, there
will be berming to create a buffer. The buildings have been kept to two-
story, top of roof 22 feet. The site has been excavated to lower the
buildings; the excavated material will be used for the berming. This will
reduce trucks in and out of the project hauling dirt. The buildings have been
separated into small cottages, which lessens the bulk and the mass and
creates additional privacy. There is a common building with laundry
facilities, vending machines, and a two-bedroom property manager unit.
Curtis pointed out space where in the future practice rooms could be built
when funds become available.
Curtis said there are two parking options; A, with a total of 84 cars; and B
with a total of 106 cars. Curtis said either plan is fine with MAA. Curtis
said the MAA would prefer to start with the smaller lot and test transit
incentives. Curtis said there has been 10 years of experience in operating
Marolt ranch. In designing Burlingame seasonal housing, the MAA spent a
lot of time with the property manager of Marolt ranch. Curtis told Council
parking is not a problem in the summer. For 300 beds, Marolt ranch has 49
parking spaced and these are not filled in the summer. In the winter, parking
is a problem.
Curtis told Council instead of shared bedrooms at Burlingame, there will be
two small individual bedrooms. There will be a small kitchenette; the units
are 480 square feet. Curtis said although these are individual bedrooms, the
project does not fit the definition of dormitory and is being financially
penalized by improving the Marolt ranch experience.
Molly Campbell, the general manager Gant, said the community critically
needs these small units within the metropolitan area. Ms. Campbell said the
MAA supports Aspen’s summer economy and the MAA needs these beds.
Ms. Campbell said the community needs 200 and more beds to support the
winter economy. Ms. Campbell said this is a good example of public/private
partnership. The community needs to find more of these type of
partnerships.
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Roger Hunt, P & Z, told Council he voted against this project as all the
problems with the site and with the project have not been worked out. Hunt
said P & Z was not shown the noise levels to expect from the airport. Hunt
asked how the snow loads on the flat roofs will be dealt with. Hunt said he
prefers parking option “modified A”, nestling the stacked in parking under
the berm which would give more room in the complex. Hunt said he feels a
traffic light as well as a pedestrian connection through the berm are both
needed. Hunt said he feels the access has to go through the Maroon Creek
Club Road, which is supposed to be a public access. Creating another
access to highway 82 at Stage Road does not make sense.
Gwen Gordon-Knowlton, restaurant owner, supports the MAA and their
housing program. Ms. Knowlton said seasonal winter employers, like her,
will also benefit from the project. Ms. Knowlton said she has shared
housing with Anderson Ranch between winter and summer usage. Nancy
Torinus, Impressions of Aspen, supports this project in this location. Ms.
Torinus said housing in the winter is difficult to find, over-priced and
sometimes over-crowded.
Charlie Tarver, business owner, reminded Council this location and land was
the subject of an election question, shall the city be authorized to sell 3 acres
of Burlingame to the MAA for housing. This is a pretty good indication of
community acceptance. Tarver said he likes the smaller size units, which
allow more density. Tarver urged Council to go along with CDOT’s
recommendation and not create another entrance onto highway 82. The
community has worked hard to make the corridor as efficient as possible;
adding entrances affects 23,000 people/daily. Tarver said for precious
affordable units, the community should get back less cars. If one wants the
right to live in subsidized housing, they should help the community with
other problems. Tarver said he supports this housing proposal as it
accomplishes a lot of community goals.
Curtis said a sound consultant was retained, gave the applicants a technical
memo outlining a specific noise-alleviating standard better than UBC
requirements, FAA requirements and HUD requirements. Curtis said the
applicants have committed to this standard.
Curtis told Council P & Z suggested stacked parking, back to back for
wintertime when the parking requirements are higher. This will be created
with roadbase with topsoil and grass on top of it. In the summer, this will be
green and not used and in the winter it will be parking. Curtis said to carport
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this costs a lot of money and does not increase the parking. Curtis suggested
excess monies be spent somewhere else in this project. The issues in the
winter are (a) where do people put their cars, and (b) how many times do
they use these cars. Curtis said they would like to accommodate places to
put the cars but discourage using it on a daily basis. Curtis said the
applicants are proposing a gate to control parking with two different fees;
frequent users and infrequent users. Curtis said there may be technology set
up to charge users every time they go through the gate.
Michael Hassig, architect, said there is no problems with the snow loads on
the roofs of these buildings. This was a design decision to keep snow in the
roofs of the buildings. Hassig said an issue with snow shed roofs is where
does the snow go.
Councilman Hershey asked about the proposed transit. Bendon told Council
this section of the highway will be complete in the spring of 2000. The
MAA proposes transit service to include the music tent, campus, town and
Burlingame. The intersection of Buttermilk with the light will have
pedestrian crossing. Claude Morelli, transportation department, noted the
highway at this project is being funded from the Basalt to Buttermilk portion
of monies. CDOT will bid the project fall 1999 and start construction spring
2000. In the summer of 2000, the MAA will run a shuttle for their students.
Morelli said staff hopes CDOT will install a stop light as the first portion of
the project.
Julia Marshall, landscape architect for the project, told Council CDOT is not
interested in an underpass for personal safety issues. CDOT feels an at-
grade crossing is the best thing for this intersection.
Councilman Paulson said it looks as if there is less open space in this plan
than the previously approved plan. Councilman Paulson also questioned
whether Council approved 80 parking spaces. Bendon reminded Council the
objections to the first plan were that it got too big, was too close to the
highway, and the visual effect from the highway was overwhelming.
Councilman Paulson said he is concerned about using up more space with
less building. Curtis said there were trade offs in lowering the buildings.
Three level structures affected the bulk and mass of the project, the
applicants were criticized about the parking scheme. Councilman Paulson
said separating the building uses more energy. Councilman Paulson said he
would rather see this site maximized for housing.
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Mayor Richards said 85 parking spaces seem to be an appropriate amount.
Councilman McCabe agreed and said parking under the berm seem to be
expensive and less practical. Councilman Markalunas said he is not in favor
of accommodating any more cars in town. Councilman Hershey agreed with
the parking plan.
John Worcester asked that the applicants identify with the city clerk all
exhibits for the record and have them identified for the next hearing. Mayor
Richards asked for the second reading that a comparison of open space be
done. Mayor Richards said she is much more in favor of the smaller
bungalow type design; this has more character. Michael Hassig, architect,
said this project has been a struggle between conflicting demands. This
design is in response to requests from P & Z and Council. Hassig said the
applicants will have to use modular type building due to the requirements
and time. The company building the units are sensitive to resources. Hassig
said a two-story building means they can have a single stair out. Three story
buildings require more vertical circulation, which also uses up resources.
Hassig said an open space consideration was how useful was the quadrangle
in the original design versus smaller scale courtyards where people can
gather and interact.
Julia Marshall, landscape architect, pointed out highway 82 will be elevated
10 feet along the side of the project. The original concept was to have a 20
foot berm, which would mask the buildings, visually and from the sound.
Three story buildings would be subject to more noise.
Councilman Hershey said he supports the site plan and architecture.
Councilman Markalunas said this is a step in the right direction and he
supports it. Councilman McCabe agreed.
Curtis told Council the applicants question only two of the 29 conditions.
The first issue is 21(f) dealing with the school land mitigation payment in
lieu fee. This fee would be $59,000. Curtis said the project is being
penalized for the good design and there should not be a public purpose in
penalizing good design. Curtis noted that Marolt ranch, which has a shared
sleeping situation and no kitchens, fits within the dormitory definition. This
project does not fit within the dormitory definition. Marolt ranch would be
fully exempt from school dedication fee because a dormitory-style project
does not generate any children. Burlingame will be operated in the exact
same manner. Curtis proposed if any units are rented on a year-round lease
basis that they then pay a school dedication fee.
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The next issue is with 21(c), which is the park dedication fee. The
applicants agree this project should pay a park dedication fee. Curtis said
the land use code classifies this as a two-bedroom unit at a park dedication
fee of $2725/unit as compared to Marolt Ranch which was charged
$2012/unit. This is a difference of $90,000. Curtis said the project is again
being penalized for good design. Curtis suggested Burlingame be charged a
park dedication fee on a per person basis.
Mayor Richards suggested this be addressed at the public hearing.
Councilman Paulson asked if any fees are waived by the city that they be put
into using green building materials. Hassig said a good pay back in
investment would be an active solar system for the laundry.
Bendon said the applicant is not requesting the school impact fee be waived
but that Council interpret these units as dorm units. Staff has not supported
this interpretation because the units have all the elements of a stand-along
unit. Council does have the ability to waive park dedication fees to
encourage affordable housing. The ordinance is written to uphold staff’s
interpretation of dorm unit.
Councilman Markalunas moved to adopt Ordinance #23, Series of 1999, on
first reading; seconded by Councilman Hershey. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Hershey, yes; Markalunas, yes; McCabe, yes; Paulson,
yes; Mayor Richards, yes. Motion carried.
ISELIN PARK COVENANTS
Tim Anderson, recreation director, told Council staff has met with the
Maroon/Castle Creek caucuses and have discussed minimizing impacts of
the Iselin park improvements associated with the recreation bond. Anderson
reminded Council throughout the planning process, staff worked with the
neighborhood to address their issues.
Anderson said the neighbors requested 15 years on these covenants; staff
suggests 10 years. With the ball field lighting, the neighbors suggested the
lights be limited from noon to 9 p.m.; staff would like to extend this to 10
p.m. in order to have maximum use of the field. Staff requests this covenant
be reviewed again in 5 years. The neighbors urge Council to look at
alternative sites to purchase for ball fields and also to look at limited use of
lighting, like 3 or 4 days a week. Anderson pointed out staff would like to
put conduit in the ball fields during this current phase of construction as it
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will save money; the infrastructure will be there to handle lighting if it is
ever approved.
The second covenant deals with PA systems. The neighbors originally
requested noon; however, staff suggests 9 a.m. could work for some events
and any sound systems meet with the city’s noise ordinances.
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The 3 covenant is not to construct a second sheet of ice and the city has no
plans to construct a third sheet of ice.
No additional building or structures – there has been some discussion about
adding the Youth Center. Anderson noted this is something the Youth
Center is pursuing and they will have to fund the effort and work with the
neighbors to make that facility work.
Anderson said there are no plans for expansion or modification of playing
fields as there is no room. Anderson told Council the neighbors requested
the current concession stand close at start of construction. Anderson pointed
out that facility will be needed throughout construction. There will be a new
facility when the new building opens. Anderson said this covenant would be
changed to read that the old concession stand would be torn down at the
opening of the new facility.
Anderson said there are already events of over 250 participants and
spectators so the covenant will be changed to over 500 participants and
spectator and “unless parking and transportation are adequately provided”.
Anderson said an event of that size will pay for the appropriate parking
enforcement.
Anderson said putting signs in both English and Spanish can be
accommodated in all city parks. Condition #9 again staff requests changed
from 15 to 10 years. Condition #10 is for two tennis courts; two courts have
always been part of the community plan.
King Woodward, representing the caucus, told Council the neighbors feel 9
p.m. for lights in adequate anytime of the year, not so much because of the
lights but because of the noise generated. Woodward said loudspeakers at 9
a.m. are only acceptable for special events and should go no later than 9 p.m.
Woodward said absolutely no second sheet of ice.
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Woodward said they are willing to go along with the snack bar staying open
until the building is finished and a new one can be incorporated inside that
building. Woodward noted there are only 475 parking spaces in the entire
campus property, which is why the caucus suggests any event over 250
participants and spectators has to take care of parking enforcement.
Woodward said the neighbors would be willing to go to 10 years on length
of the covenants.
Steve Saunders said two years ago he presented petitions with over 500
signatures of people in favor of returning the lights at Iselin. The
community stated they would appreciate better ball fields; more fields are
needed. In the fall the lights are beneficial to multipurpose uses of the Iselin
field. Softball has grown so that the fields are overused, it is difficult to get
coaches for little league during the day.
Larry Slater, adjacent neighbor, said the biggest issue is the noise. This is a
narrow valley. The neighbors are surrounded by 7 ballfields, tennis courts,
basketball courts, Highland ski area. The residents would like to enjoy some
peace and quiet and do not feel it is unreasonable to ask that any
loudspeakers be shutdown by 9 p.m. and that there be no lights. Slater said
the city should not need to depend on just Iselin park to handle the entire
needs for ball games. Slater said before the election, residents were assured
there would be no other building in this area. Slater presented a letter
outlining the conditions he felt were agreed upon with Council.
Mayor Richards said softball, soccer, football are very humanizing events in
a community. Mayor Richards said neither she nor Councilman Paulson
remember approving the list of conditions as presented by Slater. John
Worcester, city attorney, said this was brought up at a brown bag and the
neighbors’ attorney drafted the conditions. Worcester said he forwarded
these to staff for comments and informed the residents of that. Worcester
said it was clear in the process that something would be negotiated with staff
and would be taken to Council for their approval. Staff does not have the
authority to approve covenants. What Slater has is not a final copy of the
conditions.
Mayor Richards said Council would not have approved these covenants
without a public hearing of all users and residents. Slater said Council
suggested these conditions to him. Mayor Richards said she has never
agreed to no lights at Iselin field. Mayor Richards noted a lot of people
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might not have supported the recent bond issue if they were told there was to
be no lights on the fields. Mayor Richards said part of the reason for
agreeing to no lights on the Moore playing fields is that there would be
lights on the Iselin fields.
Slater said he would agree to no lighting for 7 years from date of
completion, which is a compromise position. Slater said a compromise on
loudspeakers is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the latest and for special events only.
Council concurred with 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. special events only for
loudspeakers, also to meet the city’s noise ordinance.
Mayor Richards suggested the city reserve the right to review other
recreation facilities if there is no ice rink located in the campus. Councilman
McCabe said condition #3 states “shall not be expanded or otherwise
changed” and suggested the “otherwise changed” may be too encompassing
and may preclude small changes. Worcester said he could amend this so
that it only applies to changes of a magnitude to require P & Z and Council
review.
Woodward noted that the size of seating at the ice rink would also be of
concern to the neighborhood.
Condition #4 states there shall not be any additional buildings or structures
constructed, erected or otherwise located on the property not identified in the
Iselin Park master plan in effect as of the date hereof. Mayor Richards noted
this agreement is not binding on the Aspen School District. Jeff Woods,
recreation director, noted there are covenants for Moore and Rotary Parks
and this will not affect the school.
Woods told Council the master plan has not gone through the planning
process and the architect contract will be before Council next month. Mayor
Richards suggested this state the “conceptual master plan”.
Mayor Richards said Council should have the flexibility to modify the
ballfields in the future if the type of sport were to change. Council agreed
and said they will leave that there shall not be additional fields construction.
Woods said there is no square footage at all to expand. Council and the
caucus agreed on #6 about the concession stand and restaurant. Council
agreed that the signs will be bi-lingual.
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The caucus suggests the covenant be effective for 15 years; staff suggests 10
years. Slater said if this is a 10 year covenant, there should be annual
reviews. Mayor Richards noted the condition states it shall be in effect for
successive one-year terms unless modified or terminated after public
hearing.
Slater brought up the condition requiring an inter-governmental agreement
with the sheriff’s office to control parking and traffic in this area. Mayor
Richards said the city has annexed all this area. Toni Kronberg said there
should be transportation to this area every day, not just for special events.
Ms. Kronberg proposed a dedicated shuttle from the transit center, the
school and downtown.
City Manager Margerum suggested a statement that the city will make all
efforts to work with the county to enforce the parking. Woods noted the
design will not allow parking around Iselin; they are getting rid of the
shoulder, building to a ditch with trees and some kind of barrier. Mayor
Richards said the agreement will leave in 500 spectators as the agreement
and that 250 participants will trigger a special event permit. Staff will work
on a parking enforcement should the transportation efforts fail.
Mayor Richards said the remaining issues are the period for which there will
be no lights and a review to allow lighting after that period. Mayor Richards
said the neighbors have suggested 10 years with no lights after completion.
Woods said Iselin will be complete next year; the entire master plan will be
complete in 3 years. Mayor Richards stated it is completion of Iselin.
Mayor Richards said the lighting will be allowed “for regular play” not just
special events. This will be after a public review.
Councilman Hershey said he favors lighting being allowed and after 3 years.
Councilman Hershey pointed out there are lights in the park now and they
have been used in the past. Councilman Hershey said he cannot support
cutting back service in the recreation area. Saunders agreed the lights exist;
it costs over $250,000 to build a new field and there are almost no places to
build fields in the valley. Councilman McCabe said his campaign was to
maintain a sense of community, to have a growth in middle class, to
renovate city fields, and have growth in alternative things for children to do
including building character by playing sports. Councilman McCabe said he
does not favor waiting at all for lights and would like to see them installed
with construction.
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Councilman Paulson said he would favor 5 to 7 years without lights to give
the neighborhood some peace and quiet and so that the neighbors can adjust.
Councilman Markalunas agreed with a 5 year waiting period. Councilman
Markalunas said there should be some compromise when recreation
imposing on neighbors. Council agreed with 3 year review after completion.
Saunders suggested bringing up the issue of lights after the park is
completed rather than waiting 5 years. Councilmembers Hershey,
Markalunas, McCabe and Mayor Richards agreed with 3 years.
Ms. Margerum said the city and school district will have to work out a way
to schedule events at the campus so there is no conflict and too much traffic.
Council’s agreement is that there will be a 3-year moratorium on the use of
lights after completion with a review, which will occur after completion to
discuss the needs at that time.
Councilman Hershey moved to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.; seconded by
Councilman Markalunas. All in favor, motion carried.
Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk
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CONSENT CALENDAR ................................ ................................ ............. 1
? Ordinance #26, 1999 – Code Amendment Definition of “Footprint” ... 1
? Letter to Scott McInnis Supporting Bond Fairness Act ........................ 1
? Councilmember Board Appointments: ................................ ................. 1
ORDINANCE #23, SERIES OF 1999 – MAA/Burlingame Housing Final
PUD ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 2
ISELIN PARK COVENANTS ................................ ................................ .... 9
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