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Mayor Kranstuber called the October 5, 1998 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga led the Pledge of Allegiance.
~a Roll Call
Council members present were: Mayor Kranstuber, Mr. Adamek, Mr. McCash, Mr.
Peterson, Ms. Hide Pittaluga, and Mr. Reiner. Mrs. Boring arrived at 7:10 p.m.
Staff members present were: Mr. Hansley, Mr. Helwig, Ms. Grigsby, Mr. Banchefsky,
Mr. McDaniel, Mr. Harding, Ms. Clarke, Ms. Bearden, Mr. Lenz, Ms. Heal, Ms.
Crandall, Mr. Husenitza, Chief Geis, and Mr. Kindra.
Approval of Minutes of September 21, 1998
Mayor Kranstuber moved approval of the minutes.
Mr. Reiner seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes; Mr. Adamek,
yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes.
Correspondence
The Clerk reported that a letter was forwarded to Council from the Vintage Ohio Wine
Association requesting permission to serve alcohol in Coffman Park for an event.
Mayor Kranstuber asked that this discussion be deferred until later in the meeting.
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Toni Taylor, 7180 Tnni free Court addressed Council regarding efforts to obtain a
building permit for an in-ground swimming pool at their residence. City officials advised
them to obtain a variance, although she believes the Dublin Code is not clear on this
`y' matter. Their proposed pool was within the 25 percent of the gross floor area of their
home, assuming that a pool is an accessory structure. They were denied a permit,
however, and required to attend a variance hearing at BZA. They were denied the
variance by a tie vote of 2-2. Inaccurate statements were made by neighbors who
testified at the hearing, but she was unable to obtain the records of the hearing in a
reasonable time frame. Her husband has requested by letter to the City Attorney a month
ago that the BZA reconsider their application at a hearing with a115 members present. To
date, they have not had a response to the letter nor to phone calls. She expressed concern
about the manner in which they were treated by the Planning division staff. As a result of
this ordeal resulting from their desire to enhance their property, they have had no choice
but to file an appeal in the Court of Common Pleas which she believes is a gross waste of
their time, energy and money.
Kay WaglLer, 7199 Dublin Rc,ac~ stated that she is a 30 year resident of Dublin and has
concerns about the planned bike path on Route 745. She has lived in an old farmhouse
along Dublin Road for 30 years, and has invested money in repairs and upkeep. As a
senior citizen, she believes that the City is discriminating against her and other senior
citizens by installing a bike path 20 feet from her living room. The value of her property
has increased tremendously over the past 30 years, but if this bikepath is permitted to
cross her property, it will destroy it. There will be no privacy, no security, and her
retirement property will be gone. She requested that Council consider the welfare of
senior citizens in this matter.
Wallace Maurer, 7451 Dublin Road asked for verification of the next meeting to discuss
the Dublin Road bikepath.
Mr. Helwig stated that the proposed date is Thursday, November 19 at the Dublin Public
Library from 5 - 7 p.m. At that time, additional details will be available for review.
Mr. Maurer noted that he wants the opportunity at that time to discuss the issues
regarding this bikepath.
Mr. Maurer asked for additional detail on the City's commitment to installing the
bikepath, and whether there is a possibility it will not be installed.
Mayor Kranstuber responded that Council has a commitment to install this bikepath as
stated in their goals.
Mr. Helwig stated that the bikepath is included in the adopted Community Plan. In terms
of funding, the tunnel at Brandonway has been funded, and the Memorial Drive tunnel is
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programmed. There is an allocation of $150,000 per year in the budget for installation of
various bikepath segments. In general, the funding is on a phased basis.
.k- . Mr. Maurer asked for clarification of the process by which the needed easements would
be secured -would they be purchased or obtained through eminent domain?
~ Mr. Banchefsky responded that Dublin Road is one of the older roads in the City and
there may be property ownership to the centerline of the road. However, that is
considered a highway easement and, from an appraisal standpoint, valued at $1.00 to the
property owner. While it maybe an existing highway easement ,the part that is occupied
and used for roadway purposes and maintenance is effectively considered an easement to
the City although it is not recorded. Many of the easements for sections on Dublin Road
have been acquired by means of "fee simple" ownership -the City actually owns the
ground and the property line ends at the road right-of--way.
Mr. Maurer asked what would happen if a land owner refuses to sell his title?
Mr. Banchefsky explained that the law requires an appraisal of the property, that the City
enter into good faith negotiations with the property owner, and that Council pass a
resolution of intent to appropriate if those negotiations fail. Council then would approve
an ordinance directing the Law Director to acquire the property. If the court agrees that
there is a legitimate public purpose for the acquisition, the City will obtain title to the
property and a jury will determine the appropriate compensation.
In regard to Ms. Taylor's comments, Mayor Kranstuber asked that, in view of the
pending litigation, Mr. Banchefsky contact Ms. Taylor's attorney to discuss the issues she
raised this evening.
Mr. Banchefsky stated that he will do so.
Kath 63 S. Riverview treet urged Council to act quickly to acquire the property
which is adjacent to and including Indian Run Falls. She asked them to be proactive to
avoid a future emergency situation regarding this land.
Staff Commentc
Ms. Grigsby noted that a preliminary report from Moody's was provided to Council
tonight regarding the City's upcoming bond issue. At this time, Moody's has rated the
bonds as AA2 with a positive outlook. Although staff had hoped for an upgrade to AA1,
they are pleased with this progress.
Report from Dublin onv n ion & Vi i or B ~rPan
Pat Schmucki, Executive Director of the Dublin Convention and Visitors Bureau gave a
presentation of their annual report to Council, and distributed copies to Council. She
noted that Dublin now has 11 hotels. The Memorial Tournament hospitality tent was a
successful event for the Bureau this year with over 175 guests attending. The bed tax
collected during 1997 was $1,058,930 - a 7.2% increase over 1996. As of July 1, 8 of 9
hotels reporting have a 72% occupancy rate.
Mayor Kranstuber asked Ms. Schmucki if she would respond to questions from Council
about the proposal from the Ohio Wine Producers Association.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga stated she has received some feedback from the community with
~w respect to serving alcohol on City property. This appears to be a quality event, but some
are concerned that alcohol sales in a public park should not be encouraged. An exception
is made for the Irish Festival which is aCity-sponsored event, and this seems appropriate.
Ms. Schmucki responded that the applicant is seeking a park setting, and the goal was to
bring this event to Central Ohio. The Bureau was pleased that the group considered
Dublin, and they chose Coffinan Park over all the Central Ohio parks. The event has a
$15.00 admission and encourages family and children's activities. It is a wine tasting
event designed to promote Ohio wineries.
Mrs. Boring stated that selling wine in the park would constitute not only consumption
but sale of wine on City property.
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Ms. Schmucki stated that this group has experienced no problems in this regard with
events held in the Cleveland area.
Mr. McCash commented that the materials provided to Council indicate this is more of a
trade-show event than a community event.
Ms. Schmucki responded that the event is more festival in nature and not a trade show
event.
Mr. Hansley stated the City's interest in this event would be the bed tax dollars brought in
by visitors on a weekend for which no other event is presently scheduled.
Mayor Kranstuber stated that Ms. Puskarcik was impressed with the quality of the event
as described in detail in materials furnished by the sponsors.
Mr. Reiner moved to approve the request by the Vintage Ohio Wine Festival to serve
alcohol in Coffman Park the weekend of June 18-20, 1999.
Mr. Adamek seconded the motion.
Mr. McCash noted that he will vote in favor of this with the caveat that it is not a trade
show.
Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr.
Peterson, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mrs. Boring, no; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, no.
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Ordinance No. 94-98 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manger to Enter into a
Franchise Agreement with the Fishel Company or its Designated Affiliate for the
Construction, Ownership, Operation, and Maintenance of aMulti-Conduit System.
Mr. McDaniel stated this was discussed at a Public Services Committee and tabled for
public hearing and vote until this meeting. During the past two weeks, staff has had an
opportunity to re-visit some of the potential providers here in Dublin to address their
concerns regarding the ordinance. Present with him tonight are Greg Dunn, Special
Legal Counsel for the City; Eric Smith, President of Fishel Company; and Scott
Humbarger, Vice President, Fishel Company Ohio operations.
There was a memo included in Council's packet outlining the primary concerns raised by
the various providers. Staff has found no new information which would change the
recommendation of approval of this ordinance. A memo was also forwarded to Council
on behalf of the various telephone providers, and representatives maybe here tonight to
address Council. Mr. Dunn has reviewed the concerns outlined in the memo and assured
staff that these concerns have already been taken into consideration in this legislation.
Approval of this ordinance will enact the "Dublink" concept via this franchise agreement
with the Fishel Company. He offered to respond to any questions.
Mayor Kranstuber invited those who had signed in to speak at this time.
Denise Clayton, Vice Pre~id nt, T gal 4P,-v~~P~ fem.- ~TPV+r ink Ohio, 2 Easton Oval
Columbus Ohio 4 219 stated that Council has received their letter dated October 2, 1998.
NextLink Ohio is a facilities-based local telephone provider with offices in Columbus, in
Cleveland, and in Akron. Putting Fishel's, NextLink's and the City's interests aside,
u Council should keep in mind what is the most beneficial thing for the consumers and
customers residing in Dublin. NextLink Ohio recognizes that "Dublink" is a very
forward, progressive concept. However, there are some items in the proposal that need
further revision to ensure that the City doesn't replace the telephone monopoly with a
construction monopoly. The City needs to ensure that the City of Dublin retains control
over the price of the duct space; that the City of Dublin, and not an exclusive franchisee,
retains control over the allocation of space; and that the City of Dublin retains control
over the ability to sub-lease that space. She emphasized that in the process of "Dublink"
and the desire to have a city conduit system, the City must be careful not to discriminate
against new providers such as NextLink, TCG, ICG, and others. The issue comes down
to cost, and the need to ensure that the City's price be equal to or less than that to build
the provider's own system. The providers cannot afford to pay carrying costs and finance
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I I charges for a third party franchisee to build the s stem. The should not b
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participate in the "Dublink" system if the costs are higher. This will constitute
~ ~ discrimination. Dublin also needs to ensure that the incumbent providers -Ameritech
and Time Warner -are subject to the requirements and procedures associated with
' "Dublink".
Bruce Weston, A orn v, 16 W H ihhard AvP, (•nt~t~, Ohio 4 21 ,~~rPS~nt
i T Ohio stated that TCG is a communications company and a subsidiary of AT&T.
I They want to be in Dublin and are considering making very substantial investments in
Dublin. Competition will bring benefits to Dublin: lower rates for customers in Dublin,
higher quality service for customers in Dublin, and the promotion of economic
development in Dublin. TCG is hopeful that Dublin will allow the 1996 Federal
Telecommunications Act to work. The proposal they submitted maximizes compliance
with the federal act, meets the City's objectives, and minimizes City involvement in state
and regulatory matters. The City is about to embark on a regulatory mission that can be
avoided by using the framework in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to arrive at rates
for conduits through private sector involvement. Council needs to consider why no other
city in the country has implemented this type of system.
David Ferris, a orn y r~ r n in,g I I~Te om, 273 W D ~hl;n ~;,-anv~ttP Rna~l
Columbus, Ohio 4 ~5 stated that his client, ICG is a competitive local exchange i
company, and has a presence in Dublin as well as Columbus. ICG came about and is able
to be in existence as a result of the Telecom Act of 1996 which encouraged competition.
The ordinance proposed this evening will not benefit the consumers and will not comply
s with the Telecom Act of 1996. Instead of enabling and allowing competition, this
ordinance will replace the monopoly currently existing with a construction company.
The four telecommunications providers are here tonight in opposition and ask that
Council reject this particular ordinance.
T.aCharle Kees . , r~.pr s n ing I G 1~T t om, Fi1 1 ~x ood, Colorado stated that this
ordinance involves the critical issue of their ability to compete fairly with the incumbent
providers and all the other future providers that could come into the City right-of--way.
There is no particular urgency to act on this without having all of the relevant
information. He also offered to bring any consultants to Council to respond to and clarify
any issues.
Dan Jones~governmen al affairs con ~1 an for 1\~ I ~~Iorld Cen, stated that he echoes
what the competitors have already stated. MCI World Com is a Fortune 50 company, and
they have invested billions of dollars in telecommunications throughout the world. Their
branches in Cincinnati and Cleveland are very interested in entering the Columbus market
and they have serious concerns with this ordinance. He asks for Council's diligence in
making Columbus a competitive environment for telecommunications.
Mrs. Boring asked Mr. McDaniel to clarify that one intent of this ordinance was to
maintain the aesthetics of the community by not having the right-of--way continually torn
up.
Mr. McDaniel stated that is correct. The City has been working to better manage the
right-of--way, and has worked with MORPC and asix-city consortium to identify ways to
minimize the digging of the City right-of--way, especially given the amount of investment
that the City is making in road improvements over the next few years. The
telecommunication companies prefer to build their systems on a customer by customer
basis as needed. The City is not anti-competition and not opposed to the
Telecommunications Act of 1996. The "Dublink" concept was designed to both embrace
competition and manage the City right-of--way.
Mrs. Boring asked how the City plans to ensure fair competition, who will maintain the
space, and what is the possibility of litigation?
Mr. Dunn stated that the City intends to refine the agreement along the lines brought up
by Ms. Clayton to ensure that one monopoly is not replaced by another. Mr. McDaniel
will have the ability to control the initial rates, so that they are reasonable. Reasonable
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rates will promote use of the conduit. In terms of litigation, staff has taken into
consideration the Telecom Act in drafting the legislation and believes it is in compliance.
Dublin is the first city, however, to implement such a concept. The agreement does
provide that in a case where there is no conduit at a reasonable rate, an operator can build
one. "Dublink" can be built on top of that, and the City would then pay them for the
l incremental cost of enlarging the trench.
Mayor Kranstuber stated that building the conduit once would have to be more
economical than building several connections and tearing up the right-of--way each time.
Mr. McDaniel pointed out that the success of "Dublink" will hinge on Fishel's ability to
provide this at a competitive rate to encourage participation. Fishel has agreed to be a
conduit developer which involves risk on their part. If the City were to build the conduit,
prevailing wages would drive the cost up by approximately 30 percent. Staff is confident
that Fishel will be able to build this conduit at a competitive rate.
Mr. Adamek asked how Ameritech will fit into the concept.
Mr. Dunn responded that the ordinance will apply to all telecommunication companies
equally -there is no exception for Ameritech or Time Warner.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga, Chair of Public Services Committee stated that the concept of
forward thinking and building future capacity will serve the City well as the
telecommunication needs increase. For economic development reasons, the City must be
prepared to provide this service and capacity to accommodate future businesses. She
thanked Mr. McDaniel and Mr. Dunn for all of their hard work in thoroughly reviewing
the issues. The Committee supports this legislation and has full confidence in staff's
ability to implement the concept.
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Mr. McCash asked if staff has reviewed NextLink's proposal in the letter dated October
2, 1998, and how it differs from what the City plans to do.
Mr. Dunn responded that Nextlink's proposal was made in good faith. Dublin has two
concerns: will it be leased out at a reasonable rate; and would there be a need for
continual negotiation about the requirement of the overbuild. For these reasons, staff
believes the "Dublink" concept is preferable.
Discussion followed about whether this ordinance is to be voted upon tonight since it was
tabled until a date specific.
Mr. Hansley clarified that the public hearing and vote on the ordinance was tabled until
tonight to allow further input from the other providers. They expect a vote to be taken at
this time.
Mr. Reiner moved to remove Ordinance 94-98 from the table.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Adamek, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes;
Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes.
Vote on the ordinan - Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr.
Adamek, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes.
Ordinance No. 95-96 - An Ordinance to Provide for Tree Preservation in the City of
Dublin. (Amended)
Ms. Newcomb stated that this legislation was introduced by Mr. McCash in 1996 and
referred to the Community Development Committee and the Tree and Landscape
Advisory Commission for further study. Over the past two years, the ordinance has been
refined to ensure its enforceability. It incorporates ordinances from other communities in
regard to tree preservation and helps to implement several of the 1997 Community Plan
policies and strategies, including reinforcing the values of existing wooded areas and
implementing appropriate measures to protect them. This ordinance adopts strong tree
preservation standards that protect wooded areas, requires sensitive development
practices, requires developers to consider tree preservation before siting structures, and
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I; increases tree planting. At a goal setting session earlier this year, Council established as
a
goal revision of the zoning code to provide strong tree preservation standards and to
enhance tree planting and maintenance. The current landscape code does not provide any
H` ° incentives for locating structures in parking lots outside of the tree area, and it does not
provide for tree replacement.
The Tree and Landscape Commission recommended approval of the proposed ordinance
i on June 15, 1998. The Planning Commission reviewed the ordinance on September 17,
1998 and recommended approval with the recommendation that Council add
supplementary code enforcement personnel as this is a labor intensive ordinance. The
ordinance will require review of tree preservation plans, tree surveys, tree removal
permits, and will require enforcement out in the field. The ordinance does not
differentiate between public and private property -the requirements are for both. The
tree replacement provision is the major change from the existing code. This ordinance
suggests a one inch for one inch replacement. In terms of single family lots, trees have to
be replaced only if they are removed from a no-build zone, a no disturb zone or a tree
preservation area. For commercial sites, all trees are required to be replaced. Ian
Rennick and Kathryn Epp of the Tree and Landscape Advisory Commission are present
tonight to respond to any questions.
Mayor Kranstuber noted that his own experience in building a house demonstrated that
builders are not careful in trying to preserve the trees. The soil is often compacted and
trees die, sometimes at a later date. He would support additional staff for enforcement of
this ordinance.
Mrs. Boring expressed concern about those owning treed lots and the potential for
additional costs to build single family houses on such lots.
Mr. McCash noted that it imposes a duty on the developer to try to mitigate the impact on
the site and prevents someone from clear-cutting a site.
Mrs. Boring stated that it is totally unrealistic to expect an owner of a lot to preserve all
of the trees on a heavily wooded lot.
Mr. Reiner stated that there is a movement among urban planners to have developers
locate their housing subdivisions in open areas and to preserve the treed areas. The goal
would be to have better planning to preserve trees.
Mrs. Boring stated that it would be unfair for the City to impose this ordinance on a
development that already has zoning and final plat approval. An individual homeowner
should not be penalized for buying a wooded lot. Is there a possibility of grandfathering
existing lots with final plat approval by waiving fees?
Mr. Hansley recommended that if Council supports such a concept, the ordinance should
be amended prior to passage.
Ian Renni k Chair of the Tr and andsr~e Adyi~nn~ ('ommiccinn stated the intent of
the ordinance is to put a premium on wooded lots in order to save them and preserve
greenspace in Dublin. The wooded lots with trees of a 6 inch caliper or greater are
clearly going to have an added cost to them after this ordinance takes effect.
Mr. Reiner agreed that this ordinance should not burden individual homeowners.
However, developers should have more sensitivity in laying out development plans and
how they impact trees. This planning effort will assist in grading of lots and decrease
drainage problems. The trees of high caliper should be preserved since they are scarce.
Council needs to be environmentally sensitive in issues related to forest preservation and
the potential deterioration of the ozone layer.
Kathryn- Fnn_ stated that this ordinance will address the issues raised by Mr. Reiner.
People purchase lots because they are wooded, and the builder removes trees and because
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e compaction of dirt, many trees die in a couple of years. There is currently no
protection in the code for those homeowners who have paid extra for wooded lots.
After further discussion, Mr. McCash moved to amend the ordinance to effectively
exempt those sites with final plat approval due to the fact that they would not have had
t. notice and have already gone through the zoning process. He suggested that a notation on
all final plats should be made so that future homeowners are aware of these restrictions.
Mrs. Boring seconded the motion.
I Vote on the motion - Mr. Adamek, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes;
~ Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes.
Vote on the ordinan - Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr.
Adamek, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Boring, no; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes.
Staff will amend the ordinance as directed.
Ordinance No. 112-98 - An Ordinance Accepting the Annexation of 2.2 Acres in
Washington Township to the City of Dublin. (Applicants: Indian Ridge Associates
and the City of Dublin)
Mr. Hansley stated this is an area next to Dublin Road and Emerald Parkway and the
annexation will allow for development of the City park in the case that the rezoning
before Planning Commission is disapproved.
Vote on the ordinan - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr.
Reiner, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes.
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. Ordinance No. 113-98 - An Ordinance Accepting the Annexation of 56 Acres
from Jerome Township, Union County to the City of Dublin. (Columbus Builders
_ Supply, Inc.)
Mayor Kranstuber introduced the ordinance.
Mr. Helwig stated that this is the down-sized annexation application from an earlier 176
acre annexation that would have interfered with land acquisition for the Metro Park target
area. Staff is asking that this be held over for a second reading and public hearing at the
next Council meeting.
There will be a second reading and public hearing at the October 19 Council meeting.
Ordinance No. 114-98 - An Ordinance Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for
Cosgray Park Phase 4 Boardwalk & Mulch Path Construction, and Declaring an
Emergency.
Mr. Reiner introduced the ordinance.
Mr. Hansley stated staff is recommending the low bidder and will be requesting
emergency action at the time of second reading.
In response to Mr. McCash, Mr. Hahn stated there was a wide range in the bids, and his
perception is that the high bidder was not interested in the project. First Choice
Construction has worked for the City as asub-contractor and their work has been most
satisfactory.
There will be a second reading and public hearing at the October 19 Council meeting.
Ordinance No. 115-98 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into
an Agreement for the Leasing of 27-29 South High Street.
' Mayor Kranstuber introduced the ordinance.
Mr. Hansley stated there was a detailed memo in Council's packet outlining the terms of
this lease. Council is aware of this project and has directed staff to secure a tenant for the
building. Staff is requesting that this be held over for second reading.
In response to Ms. Hide Pittaluga, Mr. Hansley stated GTN Corporation is the owner of
the tavern or pub to be located on this site.
There will be a second reading and public hearing at the October 19 Council meeting.
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Mayor Kranstuber introduced the following resolutions and moved to waive the Council
Rules of Order to have the Clerk read the names of the property owners into the record.
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Resolution 48-98 - A Resolution Of Intent To Appropriate A Fee Simple Interest
Consisting Of 0.202 Acres, More Or Less, And A Permanent Drainage Easement
Consisting Of 0.011 Acres, More Or Less, From Gerald B. Davis, In Property
Located On The East Side Of Riverside Drive And The South Side Of Summitview
Road, In The City Of Dublin, County Of Franklin, State Of Ohio.
„ Resolution 49-98 - A Resolution Of Intent To Appropriate A Fee Simple Interest
Consisting Of 0.091 Acres, More Or Less, And A Temporary Construction
Easement Consisting Of 0.034 Acres, More Or Less, From Deborah Distelhorst-
Black, In Property Located On The East Side Of Riverside Drive, In The City Of
Dublin, County Of Franklin, State Of Ohio.
Resolution 50-98 - A Resolution Of Intent To Appropriate A Fee Simple Interest
Consisting Of 0.197 Acres, More Or Less, From Marvin E. And Florence E.
Fleming, In Property Located On The East Side Of Riverside Drive, In The City Of
Dublin, County Of Franklin, State Of Ohio.
Resolution 51-98 - A Resolution Of Intent To Appropriate A Fee Simple Interest
Consisting Of 0.216 Acres, More Or Less, From John A. Guy, Jr., In Property
Located On The East Side Of Riverside Drive, City Of Dublin, County Of Franklin,
State Of Ohio.
Resolution 52-98 - A Resolution Of Intent To Appropriate A Fee Simple Interest
Consisting Of 0.218 Acres, More Or Less, And A Temporary Construction
Easement Consisting Of 0.009 Acres, More Or Less, From John A. Guy, II And
Margaret E. Guy, In Property Located On The East Side Of Riverside Drive, City
Of Dublin, County Of Franklin, State Of Ohio.
Resolution 53-98 - A Resolution Of Intent To Appropriate A Fee Simple Interest
Consisting Of A Combined 0.313 Acres, More Or Less, And A Temporary
' Construction Easement Consisting Of A Combined 0.039 Acres, More Or Less,
From Catherine Ross Loveland, In Property Located On The East Side Of
Riverside Drive And The North Side Of Summitview Road, City Of Dublin, County
Of Franklin, State Of Ohio.
Resolution 54-98 - A Resolution Of Intent To Appropriate A Fee Simple Interest
Consisting Of 0.203 Acres, More Or Less, And A Temporary Construction
Easement Consisting Of 0.025 Acres, More Or Less, From Margherita C. Porter, In
Property Located On The East Side Of Riverside Drive And The South Side Of
Summitview Road, City Of Dublin, County Of Franklin, State Of Ohio.
Resolution 55-98 - A Resolution Of Intent To Appropriate A Temporary
Construction Easement Consisting Of 0.053 Acres, More Or Less, From Edith M.
Schoen, In Property Located On The South Side Of Summitview Road, City Of
Dublin, County Of Franklin, State Of Ohio.
Resolution 56-98 - A Resolution Of Intent To Appropriate A Permanent Drainage
Easement Consisting Of 0.021 Acres, More Or Less, From John C. And Angela W.
Stertz, In Property Located On The West Side Of Riverside Drive, City Of Dublin,
County Of Franklin, State Of Ohio.
Resolution 57-98 - A Resolution Of Intent To Appropriate A Fee Simple Interest
Consisting Of A Combined 0.183 Acres, More Or Less, From Woodland Hills, In
Property Located On The East Side Of Riverside Drive And The North Side Of
Summitview Road, City Of Dublin, County Of Franklin, State Of Ohio.
Mrs. Boring stated that she has been requesting that a public meeting be scheduled on this
matter since early summer. She understands that a meeting may delay the project
somewhat, but believes it is needed.
She moved to table Resolutions 48-98 through 57-98 for public hearing until the
November 2, 1998 Council meeting.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga seconded the motion.
Vote on the mo ion - Mr. Adamek, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Ms. Hide
Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes.
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Final Plat - Westhnrv _ ~ rtinn ~ (Applicant: Walter Starkey, 6503 Cook Road, Powell,
Ohio 43065; Paul S. Coppel, Senior Vice-President, M/I Schottenstein Homes, Inc., 3
Easton Oval, Columbus, Ohio 43219; and Jason Coffee, R.D. Zande and Associates,
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1237 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215.)
Ms. Clarke stated this is the first phase of Westbury and includes seven lots. Discussion
took place at Planning Commission in regard to the diversity of housing to be constructed
in this subdivision. The developer did agree to use seven new house designs in addition
to ones they already had proposed. Three of the seven lots will be built with those new
~ elevations. Staff is recommending approval, and the Planning Commission approved this
on September 3, 1998 with 22 conditions:
1) That protective fencing be installed along the eastern tree row and tree row along
the southern edge of the Reserve A (the detention basin) during all phases of
construction;
2) That the no-build zone/no disturb zone along the eastern edge of Section 1 be
increased from 10 feet to 15 feet;
3) That both the north and south stubs of Wareham Drive be signed to indicate the
future extension of the road;
4) That Reserve "A" (1.126 acres) be dedicated to the City when the park land to the
south of the reserve is dedicated and until such time the developer own and maintain the
reserve;
5) That a revised plat be submitted incorporating all conditions within two weeks;
6) That three of the seven houses in Section 1 be built from the following list of new
elevations: Carleton, Walden "Classic", Chadwick "Manor" with a brick front, Travis
"Manor" with a hip roof, Dartmouth with a gable roof, Warwick, or Sturbridge;
7) That the park land be clearly identified on the plan (renamed from "open space").
It needs to be dedicated to the City by wan anty deed with the recording of the final plat
with recording fees paid by the developer;
8) That a tree preservation plan be submitted, before completion of construction
drawings, outlining the areas of no-build/tree preservations and proposed lot lines,
utilities, easements. Adjustments maybe required to preserve trees;
~ 9) That 25-foot no-build zones be provided along the rear of lots which abut the
southern park area (Lots #285-287, and 290-291), 10-foot no-build zone be provided
along the sideyards of Lots #284, 285, 94 and 95, and the no-build zone on Lot #115 be
enlarged from 10 to 20 feet;
10) That the bikepath along Tullymore Drive to Brand Road be concrete, bikepath
easements be provided between lots #51 and 52; 58 and 59; 79 and 80; 16 and 17; and on
the west side of 76 (or as resolved by staff) and a bikepath be installed along the entire
Brand Road frontage to the east property line, with all paths to be installed when the
streets are constructed;
11) That a note be added to the plat providing that all houses (living spaces) shall be
located within a single county;
12) That a buffer plan be provided for the lots which abut Brand Road, including
mounding and landscaping, before the final plat is submitted;
13) That fencing restrictions and sideyard and rear yard requirements be provided on
the preliminary and final plats;
14) That Blayney Court be renamed consistent with Wyndham Village Section 4;
15) That access for the Edwards' one-acre parcel be relocated to the eastern approach
as approved by staff;
16) That all floodway, floodplain, and floodway plus 20 feet information be indicated
on plans (including building permits), and lots be redrawn if needed in accordance with
FEMA regulations;
17) That all pavement, rights-of--way, utilities, storm sewer management, cul-de-sacs,
vertical alignments and street geometrics, including the bridge across the North Fork of
the Indian Run, be designed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer;
18) That stormwater management basins be located outside the 100-year floodplain
and approved by the City Engineer;
19) That no-parking areas be designated along a1128-foot streets, as measured back to
back, on all plats, plans, and building permits;
20) That drop structures and pipe be required along Brand Road for the length of this
development, if necessary, to avoid a deep ditch that is difficult to maintain and
dangerous for motorists, and as approved by the City Engineer;
21) That the boundaries of the electric and phone company service providers be
shown on the final plat; and
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22) That at the time of final plat review, the applicant address the diversity of the
housing types.
Ben Hale, Tr. representing the applicant was present to respond to any questions.
Vice Mayor Boring asked staff if this would be subject to the tree preservation ordinance.
Mr. Banchefsky stated that ordinances are not effective until 30 days after passage.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga moved that this plat be subject to the tree preservation ordinance
approved tonight.
Mr. Peterson seconded the motion.
Vote on the mo ion - Mr. McCash, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mr.
Peterson, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mrs. Boring, no.
Mr. Hale agreed to this condition.
Mr. Adamek commented that there is no notation regarding a homeowners association.
He moved to amend the plat to include a notation regarding a mandatory homeowners
association.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga seconded the motion.
Mr. Hale agreed to the amendment.
Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mr.
Peterson, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga asked if the density complies with the Community Plan.
Ms. Clarke confirmed that it does.
Mr. Reiner commented that two units per acre seems very dense for a housing sub-
division.
Ms. Clarke responded that the two units per acre is based upon impact, and is a gross
number which includes rights-of--way.
Mayor Kranstuber moved approval with the conditions of Planning Commission and the
amendments approved tonight.
Mr. Adamek seconded the motion.
Vote on the mo ion - Mr. Peterson, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr.
Adamek, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes.
S'ouncil RoLnd Tabl / ommi to Re or
Mr. Peterson asked who is responsible for the trees near the wetlands area around Sandy
Corners.
Mr. Hahn responded that these are the developer's responsibility, but staff will see that
the dead trees are taken care of.
M~. Hide Pittaluga
1. Passed along information to staff regarding a seminar for funding of Information
Technology departments.
2. Thanked Mr. Husenitza for the Information Technology report. She is pleased to
read that Mr. Hansley is using e-mail and the Internet system.
b, 3. Suggested that a thank you note be sent to the appropriate parties regarding the
reversal of ODOT's policy regarding paving of roadways.
Mr. Hansley reported that the staff of OML were given a standing ovation at a recent
conference for this effort.
Mr. Adamek•
1. Noted that he cannot attend the Public Services Committee meeting scheduled for
Monday, October 12, as he will be out of town on business.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga stated that the meeting agenda will include the Post Road issue and
the uniform park signage. Following brief discussion, the meeting was rescheduled for
Wednesday, October 21 at 7 p.m.
2. Noted that the Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m. to
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review hotel/motel tax grant applications.
3. Reported that he has had phone calls complaining about the banners advertising
rental attached to roofs of apartments near the Big Bear store and the Tuttle
Crossing area.
Mayor Kranstuber noted that he recently received a letter from Mayor Lashutka about an
issue concerning the suburbs and the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio. He will
pass this letter along to Mr. Hansley.
Mr. Hansley asked that Mr. McDaniel provide an update about this issue which could be
potentially divisive between the suburbs and Columbus.
Mr. McDaniel reported that SWACO is proposing a retired facility fee that equates to a
$7.00 per ton fee, with the revenues being dedicated towards payment on the closed waste
energy facility. The rate advisory board, with representation from all of the suburban
communities, has met on this matter on a couple of occasions. The Service Directors
from several communities have raised questions about the fee and, after discussion, do
not support the fee in concept at this time. They are waiting for additional information
from SWACO.
Mayor Kranstuber moved to adjourn to executive session for discussion of land
acquisition matters. He added that Council will not reconvene following the session.
Mr. Adamek seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Peterson, yes; Mr.
Reiner, yes; Mr. Adamek, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes.
The meeting was adjourned to executive session at 9:50 p.m.
Mayor -Presiding Officer
Clerk of Council
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