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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/03/1996 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO. 1014 Held June 3, 1996 19 Mayor Kranstuber called the informal portion of the Dublin City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday June 3, 1996. Comments from Staff Ms. Jordan reported that since last Friday, they have sold nearly 1,000 Rec Center passes. They have sold $87,000 in outdoor pool passes to date. Mayor Kranstuber called the formal portion of the Dublin City Council to order at 7:10 p.m. Roll Call Council members present were: Mayor Kranstuber, Mrs. Stillwell, Mrs. Boring, Mr. Campbell, Mr. McCash, Ms. Hide Pittaluga, and Mr. Zawaly. Staff members present included: Mr. Hansley, Mr. Foegler, Mr. Smith, Mr. Coleman, Ms. Clarke, Mr. Kindra, Ms. Jordan, Mr. McDaniel, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Lenz and Lt. Geis. Mr. Campbell led the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of the Minutes of the May 20, 1996 Meeting Mr. McCash asked legal staff for clarification regarding the responsibility for the drains around the Muirfield tunnel structures and Mr. Smith then responded to Mr. McCash's satisfaction. Mr. McCash noted that there is no need to amend the minutes based on Mr. Smith's comments. Mrs. Stillwell moved to approve the minutes of the May 20, 1996 meeting. Ms. Hide Pittaluga seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. Boring, abstain; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. Correspondence The clerk reported that three items were forwarded to Council regarding liquor permits: ' 1) a new D-1 permit at the Athlete Factory at 4140 Tuller Road; 2) a new D-1 permit at CH Inc. at Perimeter Mall; and 3) a request to serve alcohol at the Dublin Irish Festival in Coffman Park. Mr. McCash expressed concern about the D-1 permit for carry-out at the Tuller Road location and asked Mr. Smith to research and provide additional information on this application and why they are not seeking a D-4 if they desire on-premises consumption. Mr. McCash does not want to see a beer carry-out in this location. Following discussion, Mr. Smith offered to research this matter and fax the information to Council. Based on Council's response to his fax, he may file an objection on Council's behalf by the deadline of June 15. There was no objection to the D-1 permit at Perimeter Mall. Nate Gordon, representing the applicant was present. Mr. Campbell moved approval of the request by the Special Events office to serve alcohol at the Dublin Irish Festival. Mrs. Boring seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes. Comments from Visitors Greg Powell, 5305 Roscommon Road, read a brief statement regarding the widening of Coffman Road. He pointed out that the property for the widening will be taken more from the west side of F. . Coffman than from the east side. This will result in a safety problem for children using the bikepaths and sidewalks in the area due to their proximity to the widened road. Mr. Foegler responded that the alignment for this road was adopted by Council in 1989. The right- of-way for this road already exists and was secured as part of the development process on the west side of Coffman Road. A meeting was held with the affected residents regarding the widening and the plans were explained to them. The pavement is located within the existing right-of--way. Staff believes the setbacks are appropriate. He added that there are areas on the east side of Dublin Road which are township areas, and it was never contemplated that the road widening would go that direction. He emphasized that the largest right-of--way takes in the northern portion involve the school's property. Mr. Campbell emphasized that a decision was made to install a bikepath in this area which is not the usual City standard in order to facilitate bike movement along Coffman Road prior to the time of widening. The alignment for Coffman Road was set back in 1989. The actual right-of--way area RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 2 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 1 14 Held June 3, 1996 19 extends all the way to the fences on the properties and was obtained during the development process over many yeazs. Mayor Kranstuber assured Mr. Powell that staff will continue to work with the residents throughout this process. Mr. Foegler confirmed that he will provide a summary to Council of comments made at the public meetings regazding the widening. Council Round Table Ms. Hide Pittaluga thanked staff for the maps provided in the Council packets. They have been very helpful. Mr. Zawalv noted that: 1. The hospitality tent at the Memorial Tournament was very well run. He thanked staff and the Convention Bureau for their hazd work on this relationship building program. 2. He attended his first D.A.R.E. graduation at Deer Run and noted that it was an exciting event for both the children and their pazents. He complimented the Police Division for this excellent program. Mr. Campbell: 1. Thanked staff for the hours they worked over the Memorial Tournament week. All of the City departments did an excellent job and the City looked great. 2. He also attended some D.A.R.E. graduations and is favorably impressed by the Police officers. Dublin has a fine Police division, and the D.A.R.E. program helps to develop good relationships between the children and the officers. Mr. McCash thanked staff for the great job over the Memorial Tournament week. He was impressed with the number of visitors to the City's hospitality tent. Mrs. Stillwell: 1. Commented on the fine effort by City staff with the Muirfield Tournament hospitality tent, and noted that the shuttle service was particulazly well run. 2. Noted that another Dublin student received an honorable mention at the Invention Convention. 3. Reported that Chairperson Tim Hazshbazger has resigned from the Solid Waste Advisory Committee due to job demands. She acknowledged his leadership on the Committee and noted that a letter would be sent thanking him for his service. 4. She wished a Happy Birthday to Myra Caplinger whose birthday is today, and to Tom McCash, who will celebrate his birthday on Thursday. LEGISLATION Third Readings Ordinance No. 49-96(Amended) - An Ordinance Amending Title III ("Administration") of the Dublin Codified Ordinances to Establish Chapter 37 ("Contracting and Competitive Bidding Procedures"). (Third Reading) Mrs. Stillwell reported that this ordinance was referred to the Administrative Committee for review. The Committee met on May 23 and addressed the substantive questions. Mr. Zawaly is working on some additional language modifications to the ordinance to make it more concise and has distributed a draft version to Council tonight. She commended Mr. Hazding for his hard work on this ordinance as well. Mr. Zawaly stated that his goal is to have the legislation be logical, cleaz, concise and gender-free. , He suggested that Council table the third reading until June 17, 1996 to allow Council members time to review the proposed revisions. Mr. Zawaly moved to table the third reading until June 17, 1996. Mrs. Boring seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes. Mr. Zawaly noted that he is also prepazing a memo to Council and the City Manager regazding this legislation and the form in which it was forwazded to Council. Discussion followed. The third reading of Ordinance No. 49-96(Amended) was tabled until June 17, 1996. Ordinance No. 41-96 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Cable Television )h~anchise Agreement with Ameritech/New Media, Inc. (Second reading tabled until June 3, 199 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin Ciry Council Meeting Page 3 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 1014 Held June 3, 1996 19 Ordinance No. 42-96 - An Ordinance Extending the Time Warner Communications Franchise Agreement. (Second reading tabled until June 3, 1996) Mayor Kranstuber moved to take Ordinance Nos. 41-96 and 42-96 off the table. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Zawaly,; yes. Mr. McDaniel gave a brief presentation explaining that the new franchise agreement will bring competition into the Dublin cable mazket. He noted that an in-depth presentation was provided to the Public Services Committee, and another Committee meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. The Committee hopes to have a recommendation for the June 17 Council meeting. He noted that Mike Kehoe and Tom Cohan from Ameritech aze present tonight, along with Greg Dunn, special counsel for the Ciry. Ordinance No. 50-96 - An Ordinance Awarding the Lowest and Best Bid for Purchase of New Weapons within the Division of Police. (Second Reading) Mr. Hazding explained that this purchase involved new firearms for the Police, and that funds have been appropriated in the 1996 budget to cover this expenditure. A bid tabulation is attached to this legislation. Staff is recommending the lowest and best bid which was submitted by Keisler Police Supply. Lt. Geis stated that there has been a maintenance problem with their weapons due to rust conditions. This bid is for a stainless steel version which requires little maintenance. There will be a third reading at the June 17, 1996 Council meeting. Ordinance No. 52-96 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinances to Revise the Fee and Service Charge Revenue/Cost Comparison System. (Second Reading) Mayor Kranstuber noted that the Finance Committee will continue review of this ordinance at a workshop session on Wednesday, June 12. Mr. Zawaly noted that staff has recommended that this ordinance be tabled until July 1 in order to allow time to prepaze the modifications for the Council packet. Mr. Zawaly moved to table the second reading until July 1, 1996. Mrs. Boring seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes. The second reading of the ordinance is tabled until July 1, 1996. Resolution No. 09-96 - A Resolution to Repeal the Existing Council Rules of Order and to Adopt New Council Rules of Order. (Second reading tabled until June 3, 1996)) Mrs. Stillwell noted that the Administrative Committee will meet on Thursday and suggested that this remain tabled until June 17, 1996. Mr. Zawaly moved to table the second reading until June 17, 1996. Mrs. Boring seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. Consent Legislation Mr. Campbell moved to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance Nos. 54-96, 55-96, 56- 96, 57-96, and Resolution No. 22-96, and to refer Ordinance No. 55-96 to Planning & Zoning Commission. Mrs. Stillwell seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, abstain; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. Mrs. Stillwell suggested that Council may wish to refer Ordinance No. 56-96 to the Administrative Committee. Following brief discussion, it was the consensus of Council to hold the ordinance over for a second reading and have further discussion at that time. Ordinance No. 54-96 - An Ordinance to Adopt the Proposed Tax Budget for Fiscal Year 1997, and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading) Ordinance No. 55-96 - An Ordinance Providing for a Change in Zoning for 21.8 Acres Located on the North Side of Post Road at the Franklin/Union County Line, from: R-1, Restricted Suburban Residential District and U-1, Agricultural District, to: PUD, Planned Unit Development District. (Gorden Farms) (First Reading) (Applicant: State Street Development & Casto Communities, c/o Bill Adams, 5126 Blazer Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017) RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 4 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK 00., FORM NO. 1014 Held June 3, 1996 19 Ordinance No. 56-96 - An Ordinance Amending the Functional Table of Organization for the City of Dublin. (First Reading) Ordinance No. 57-96 -An Ordinance Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the Riverway Park Boardwalk Expansion. (First Reading) F Resolution No. 22-96 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Contract with the Board of County Commissioners, Franklin County, Ohio on Behalf of the City of Dublin for a Community Development Block Grant Program and Provide Acquisition Services Therewith. (First Reading) Resolution No. 21-96 - A Resolution in Support of a Grant Request to the Attorney General for Expansion of the D.A.R.E. Program, and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading) Lt. Geis reported that this resolution is required as part of the application process for grant funds. He noted that the deadline for application requires emergency passage of the legislation. Mrs. Stillwell moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat this as emergency legislation. Mrs. Hide Pittaluga seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. - Vote on the Resolution -Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes. Resolution No. 23-96 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Convey an Easement and Right-of--Way to the American Electric Power Company Which Will Upgrade Service Along Paul G. Blazer Memorial Parkway from Rings Road to the Rings Road Water Tank, and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading) Mayor Kranstuber introduced the resolution. Mr. Hansley explained that this involves an update to the electrical system in the azea of Tuttle Crossing to serve the new office buildings in the azea. Staff recommends approval by emergency tonight to meet the construction timeframes. Mrs. Boring expressed concern about whether there would be new fixtures or physical appendages installed as part of the project. She also noted that she cannot support emergency action since the need was identified some time ago and was not brought to Council eazlier. Mr. Foegler clazified that this involves strictly underground electric burial adjacent to the roadway. Any disturbance to the bikepath or landscaping will be replaced in kind. He apologized for staff's delay in bringing this to Council. Mr. McCash asked if the utility company is paying for the entire cost of the burial. Mr. Kindra responded that they are. He added that the reason for the delay in bringing this to .Council was to ensure that the trees and landscaping will be replaced. Mr. McCash suggested that perhaps the cost of easements should be negotiated in view of the fact that the cost for the City to bury existing lines at a later date is very high. Mr. Foegler responded that staff will address as part of the franchise agreements. Mr. Campbell moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat this as emergency legislation on the basis staff has presented tonight. Mrs. Stillwell seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Boring, no; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes. n. _ Vote on the Resolution -Mrs. Boring, no; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes. _ they Right~f--Way Encroachment - Campden Lakes (Applicant: Campden Lakes, c/o Howazd Adams, 8445 Gulane Court, Dublin, OH 43017) Ms. Clazke noted that new plans were forwarded to Council in the packets. The landscaping and street tree plans aze included for the pazk and along the public street. Mr. Zawaly asked if this would be now be the sole entry feature. Mr. Adams responded affirmatively, adding that there will be other retaining walls. He noted that there is no signage or lights, as requested by Planning Commission. In response to Mrs. Boring, Mr. Adams indicated that he agrees to the conditions set by Planning RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 5 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 1014 Held June 3, 1996 ig Commission regarding the lights, maintenance and liability. He noted that the homeowners' association will do the maintenance. Mr. Zawaly asked for confirmation that there is no intent on the pazt of the developer that land owners or land purchasers will come back and ask the City to maintain this area at some future date. Mr. Adams confirmed that they would have no right to do so, as it is specified in the deed. , Ms. Hide Pittaluga commented that she continually heazs feedback from residents about densities of new developments. She encourages staff to hold down densities to a minimum level for new development. Mr. McCash asked if the motorists exiting from Campden Lakes Boulevard to Summitview will have adequate clear vision. Mr. Kindra stated that he will check to ensure that the visibility triangle is adequate in the revised drawings. Mayor Kranstuber moved to approve the right~f--way encroachment subject to the approval of the City Engineer and subject to the conditions of Planning Commission. Mr. Zawaly suggested modifying condition #4 to state that the applicant will execute an indemnification and hold harmless agreement. Mr. Adams stated that a document was sent to him with acceptable language. Mr. Smith commented that the agreement contains standazd language, but he will review this again. Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes. Final Plat -Wilcox Place (Applicant: Gordon F. Scherer, c/o Luis Weil, P.O. Box 370, Dublin, OH °Y"`"~' 43017) Ms. Clarke stated that this is a small industrial subdivision located on the southwest corner of Shier- Rings and Wilcox Roads. It has been zoned RI for a number of years. This is the final plat for an industrial subdivision of 10 lots. The Planning Commission approved it on April 18 with the following nine conditions: 1. That street trees be installed on both sides of Terry Lee Court and on the south side of Shier- Rings Road and the west side of Wilcox Road; 2. That afour-foot sidewalk be installed along both sides of Terry Lee Court, and aneight-foot bikepath be installed on the south side of Shier-Rings Road and the west side of Wilcox Road; 3. That a shazed access point with associated easements be established on the plat for Lots #1 and #10; 4. That direct access to Wilcox Road and Shier-Rings Road be limited to Lots #2 and #5; 5. That the building setbacks along Shier-Rings Road and Wilcox Road be increased from 30 feet to 35 feet to conform with Code requirements; 6. That with the development of lots numbered 1,2,8,9, and 10, the stormwater detained on parking lots be filtered before entering Cosgray Ditch, or as approved by the City Engineer; 7. That the asphalt and building rubble be used or regraded by August 1 and that the azea be fine graded as soon as possible; 8. That three copies of the final plat reflecting all conditions of approval be submitted to the Planning Division within 30 days of approval; and 9. That mounding and additional landscaping be planted along tlje Wilcox Road, across from the existing residences, subject to staff approval. Ms. Clazke added that the final plat conforms to the preliminazy plat. Mayor Kranstuber noted that the applicant has agreed to all the conditions. Mrs. Stillwell asked about the status of the mounds for compliance with the landscape code, as discussed at the Commission meeting. Ms. Clarke responded that Greg Jones, the City's code enforcement officer did visit the site and she will check on those results to ensure compliance. Mr. Campbell moved to approve the final plat subject to the conditions of Planning Commission. Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 6 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO. FORM NO. 1014 Held June 3, 1996 19 Final Plat -Heather Glen North (Applicant: Donald Wick, Rockford Homes, 131 Dillmont Drive, Columbus, OH 43235) Ms. Clazke noted that this is a mixed use subdivision which includes 26 acres located on the west side of Wilcox Road currently zoned PUD. The plan calls for 46 single family lots, which would be constructed just to the north of Heather Glen; a 4.6 acre pazk to the north; and fazther north would be 56 multi-family condo units. The final plat would typically come to Council at such time as the subdivision is neazly completed. In this case, an error was discovered with regazd to computation of the park dedication requirement. The requirement is 6.1 acres, and the pazk is actually 4.8 acres. It was a staff error and was discovered late in the process. Staff's proposal to resolve this shortage is to provide credit for the buffer along Wilcox Road which will yield one-half an acre, and the developer would pay the pazkland fee based on $37,000 per acre for the remaining 0.8 acre. Staff is requesting Council's approval of the final plat at this time with the proposed resolution of the parkland shortage. The proposal will be developed in full compliance with all of the plans submitted at the time of rezoning. She noted that Planning Commission approved the final plat by a 5-0 vote. Mrs. Boring asked for confirmation that the buffer accepted as pazkland-will still be maintained by the homeowners' association. Ms. Clazke confirmed that the maintenance of the buffer will be the responsibility of the homeowners' association. Mrs. Stillwell asked about which fund the fees are deposited into. Ms. Clarke responded that there is a parkland acquisition fund for these monies. Following brief discussion, Mayor Kranstuber moved to approve the final plat of Heather Glen North with the conditions of Planning Commission. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. m Vote on the motion -Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. ~:.:il~ Concept Plan -Gorden Fazms (Applicant: State Street Realty c/o Bill Adams, 5126 Blazer Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017; and Casto Communities c/o William J. Riat, 209 E. State Street, Columbus, OH 43215) Ms. Clazke explained the concept plan approval process for a planned unit development. The concept plan is anon-binding review by the Planning Commission and Council. The PUD is set up as athree-tiered approval process: the first tier is the concept plan; if it is approved by Planning Commission and Council, that authorizes the applicant to go forwazd with the more detailed submission of a preliminary development plan which is the rezoning application. The objective of a concept plan is to provide feedback to the developer about the proposal. This concept plan involves 18 acres located on the north side of Post Road at the Franklin/Union county line. The Dublin portion is currently zoned RI, Restricted Industrial and the Union County portion is currently zoned U-1, an agricultural district in Union County. The development proposal is for 168 apaztment units with 7-1/2 acres of parkland. Staff has recommended approval because of the broad setback along Post Road, because of the expanded Red Trabue Nature Reserve, and because this is a good transitional use. Staff believes that there is still commercial potential for the land immediately to the south across Post Road and to put single family in this location would be short-sighted. Staff and the Planning Commission have forwazded this application to Council with a recommendation for approval with three conditions: 1. That the site plan be modified to eliminate buildings split by the county line; 2. That secondary access be satisfactorily addressed at the preliminary development plan stage, which was the rezoning document; 3. That the building azchitecture and materials, as well as the site plan and landscape architecture for the site, be designed with sensitivity to the public pazk immediately adjacent to the site. Mayor Kranstuber asked if the current Community Plan provides guidance about rezoning for this site. Ms. Clarke responded that at the time of the current Plan adoption in 1987, the growth area for Dublin did not include areas west of the Franklin County line. The west of Avery corridor was recommended as low density, residential, between one and two units per acre. This multi-family proposal does substantially exceed that density; however, staff believes this is an appropriate transitional use for this azea. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 7 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO., FORM NO. 1014 Held June 3, 1996 19 Ms. Hide Pittaluga commented that she envisions transitional uses as those other than apartments or high density scenarios. Perhaps something fee simple in nature, a combined residence with a business, etc. She would like some more creative options for these transitional azeas. Since the adopted Community Plan specifies low density residential, she will have to be convinced about this proposal. Ms. Clazke noted that the developer has asked staff a number of times what the potential is for annexation of the land between this pazcel and Hyland-Croy - an area within Dublin's potential growth azea. Staff has provided the developer with a copy of the adopted interim annexation policy. Bill Adams. State Street Development noted that Bill Riat is present tonight from Casto as well as Chazles Fraas. He explained the background on this development which he has been working on since 1993. A portion lies within Union County and the other portion within Franklin County. The Union portion was annexed to Dublin in 1994. Because of the mall proposal, he had at staff s recommendation delayed pursuing zoning on the southern third of this property. The northern two- thirds was zoned PLR a yeaz and a half ago - a continuation of the Wyndham Village subdivision by M/I which also includes an elementazy school site. After the mall proposal was dropped and the Mt. Auburn study was completed noting intensive uses for the Post Road corridor, they were encouraged by staff not to pursue single family. They developed a new plan which has been reviewed conceptually by Planning Commission. There aze some issues to be resolved relative to the county line location. He then introduced Bill Riat of Casto Communities. Bill Riat. Casto Communities stated that he has worked in Dublin for the past 15 yeazs. He, too is interested in creative approaches for land use planning. He showed conceptual drawings of the proposal and described the features to Council, lots of greenspace, stone buildings, lots of windows, and special features. He offered to answer any questions from Council. Mr. Adams added that the maximum contribution for pazkland is generally 25 percent, but they have set aside 35 percent as pazkland - 7-1/2 acres out of the 21-1/2 acre site. ~ Mayor Kranstuber noted that the proposal reminds him of Asherton which was very well done. He asked about the amount of stone to be used. Mr. Adams responded that the stone will be all the way azound, but it will not be 100 percent stone. The remainder he will likely propose as wood, and he will agree to having full palette approval. In response to Mayor Kranstuber, he noted that the gazages will be detached and will also serve as gatehouses. There will be full doors with gazage door openers. There will be fireplaces, but no chimneys. He is experimenting with a new ventless, gas log fireplace. He plans to use a higher quality shingle and a higher standazd than Asherton. Mayor Kranstuber commented that the site plan is creative and the nature preserve located adjacent to the property enhances the development. Mrs. Boring commented that PBrZ had concerns with the split of buildings over the county line. They were impressed with the wonderful green space along Post Road and the fact that the multi- family will not be visible. The idea of the horse theme is creative, and the open feeling will be enjoyed by the residents. In response to Mayor Kranstuber about water features, Mr. Adams responded that they wanted to work with the Pazks Division regazding a possible lake and picnic grounds in the pazkland azeas. Mayor Kranstuber commented that it is a nice plan and he likes it. The developed portion still looks a little tight, but he likes the layout, the greenspace, the circles for the traffic and the general layout of the plan. Mr. Zawaly asked about whether there would be restrictions such as owner occupancy. Mr. Adams responded that there aze no restrictions for owner occupancy. They plan to belong-term owners of the project. Mr. Zawaly continued that he agrees with comments made by Ms. Pittaluga regazding creative approaches to transitional uses. His initial reaction would have been negative to multi-family, but this plan is very intelligent and is sensitive to the things that are important to the community such as greenspace. Mr. Campbell commented that he would be more comfortable a year from now addressing this proposal as the Community Plan should be done by that time. But this is a concept plan, not a RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 8 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK CO.. FORM NO. 1014 Held June 3, 1996 19 rezoning. He believes that higher density in the right places can be a good thing. An example shown at the APA conference was Sessions Village in Columbus which they described as good transitional zoning. Tonight's proposal involves a critical area near the nature preserve and across the street from some of the remaining major undeveloped commercial land in the City. This is a critical area as well in terms of its location at the western boundary line of Dublin. The plan as proposed involves a generous donation of parkland and is an exceptional project. This is a non- binding concept plan, and should the Community Plan recommend something different in this location, the risk is for the applicant. He would be hard-pressed if a binding vote had to be taken tonight on this proposal. Mr. Adams commented that they are working to resolve the county line issues, in terms of schools, election boards, utilities, etc. Mr. McCash commented that there are some telephone service issues to be addressed. He noted that he agrees with Joel about this concept plan -that he wants to proceed with caution. Mrs. Stillwell stated that she is looking at this in terms of land use. She believes that multi-family may well be the best use of this land, after hearing the report from staff and the applicant tonight. She can live with multi-family at this point, although there is a need to be flexible because of the Community Plan update in process. She would like to be assured, however, that other transitional uses are not totally appropriate for this site. She is delighted with the concentration of the parkland at the northern and southern ends. She likes the farm village approach with its people connections, not transportation connections. She is not ready to sign off on architecture at this concept stage. She believes the City should push its standards toward a higher level of design. While she admires the gate house concept and horse theme, it is similar to the New Albany theme. She believes the applicant is headed in the right direction. Ms. Hide Pittaluga stated that this is a beautiful project. She cannot, however, support approving apartments with higher density given the numerous projects already in the pipeline for Dublin. She ' does not want to approve this prior to completion of the Community Plan update. The project is very nice, but she has to answer to the people she represents on these important issues. Mr. Adams responded that single family would include more lots backing up to the nature preserve. This will be an adult community which will not burden the school system. He understands that the buildings will have to be spectacular to meet everyone's approval. Mayor Kranstuber commented that the county line issue is not all that important to him. It would not necessitate moving the project to the east or west as the entire project will be in Dublin Schools. Mrs. Boring moved that Council approve this plan with the conditions of Planning Commission. Mayor Kranstuber seconded the motion. Vote on the motion - Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, no; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes. Mr. Campbell emphasized that the vote on concept plans is non-binding. Concept Plan -Amberleigh North (Applicant: Amberleigh Estates Associates, c/o Charles Driscoll, The Edwards Company, 500 S. Front Street, Suite 770, Columbus, OH 43215-7619; and Robert S. Hoag, 65 S. Fifth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 c/o Ben W. Hale, Jr., 37 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215) w Ms. Clarke stated that Amberleigh North is asingle-family concept plan for 122 acres located on the east side of Dublin Road across from River Forest and across from a section of Muirfield. ' Memorial Drive would actually be continued into this site. The proposal consists of 184 single- family units with 13 acres of parkland. The position of the parkland was a major issue with Planning Commission; the issue is whether the buffer along Dublin Road should be included in the parkland calculations. The second major issue with the concept plan involved a notion within the document that there should be future flexibility sufficient to locate a bridge over the Scioto at Memorial Drive, if the need is determined within the Community Plan process. Planning Commission wanted to keep this flexibility as well as notify any potential homeowners of this possibility for the future. The parkland in the plan is largely located in the northeast corner of the site; it is a broad area of floodplain, heavily wooded, a nice natural area. Planning Commission recommended approval of this concept plan with eight conditions: 1. That the parkland dedication for this project be expanded to include an additional 4.35 acres RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 9 Meeting DAITON LEGAL BLANK 00.. FORM NO. 1014 Held June 3, 1996 19 along the Scioto River, as part of the preliminazy development plan; 2. That a storm water management plan is submitted for review with the preliminary development plan; 3. That the subdivision entry points, sight distances, street designs and grading meet the City . of Dublin standazds and be approved by the City Engineer; 4. That the applicant incorporate the clogged drainage the under Dublin Road into the public storm sewer system within this development; 5. That the issue of timing for the platting of Phase 4 to be addressed at the time of zoning; 6. That the results of the traffic study, and recommendations of the City Engineer, be incorporated into the rezoning application for this project; 7. That a tree preservation plan for the northern portion of the site be submitted along with a rezoning application for this project; and 8. That the timing for Phase 4 construction, and a mechanism for redesign of that section, be worked out at the preliminary development plan, based on a reasonable municipal response for determining the feasibility of a bridge involving this site. Ms. Clazke noted that the Council vote on concept plans is non-binding. The density is 1.5 units per acre, which is higher than River Forest and Muirfield, but lower than Amberleigh. Charles Driscoll. The Edwazds CompanX stated that the property owners and Ben Hale aze also present tonight. This concept plan is a continuation of Amberleigh and the price range tazget is $270,000 to $700,000. He commented on the two open issues from the Planning Commission heazings. The Commission has asked them not to develop the northern 58 acres of the site until July 31, 1997 to allow the City time to evaluate the traffic studies for the azea and the bridge option across the Scioto. They have agreed to cooperate and redraw their plan if the City determines a bridge is needed at this location. The second issue is the amount of pazk dedication. Staff has asked for 30 percent more pazk than the normal formula would require. They have used the same formula as the one for Amberleigh to compute the pazkland and they believe staff is now changing the rules by not wanting to include the buffer and the flood plain azeas. Since they aze at the concept plan stage, they would like an opportunity to meet with staff and work on a compromise on the pazkland prior to bringing the rezoning back to the Planning Commission. They aze in agreement with the other conditions. Mr. Campbell commented that the important issue for him is the land use issue, not the pazkland calculation at this stage. An important feature of this plan is the opportunity for the community to have river access. He agrees with Planning Commission's request to allow the City time to come to a decision about whether a bridge is needed in this location. The major issues of concern to him aze preserving the opportunity for the bridge; preserving the opportunity for the community for river access; and maintaining a relatively lower density consistent with the surrounding azea and upscale homes. This plan seems to be a positive one for the community. Mr. Zawaly stated that he agrees with Mr. Campbell's comments except for those related to the future bridge. He believes it is ludicrous to think about a bridge in this azea. The City needs instead to externalize traffic patterns and not internalize them. Efforts should instead be focused on azeas such as Home Road. The project itself is obviously afirst-class project. Mrs. Boring commented that she recalls that the July, 1997 date would not give the City adequate time to finish the Community Plan. She recalls that Mr. Hale agreed to provide the City with more time than 18 months in terms of a deadline on the bridge location. Mr. Driscoll responded that this was another open item - to meet with staff and agree on a date everyone can live with. Mrs. Boring stated that although previous Councils have allowed buffer azeas to be counted as pazkland, she does not agree. The most important goal to her is providing river access to the entire community. She is not willing to compromise on pazkland area along the river. She agrees with staff's recommendation in terms of calculation of the required parkland. She is not willing to decrease the pazkland requirements. Mayor Kranstuber stated that he agrees with Mr. Campbell's comments, except for the bridge issue. However, he does not want to leave the impression that this is a bridge site the City is considering. He cannot see, under any scenazio, a bridge site at Memorial Drive. He added that he agrees with Mrs. Boring on the importance of having access to the river. Mr. Foegler clazified that this site is one of a number of sites which were considered by Council when a bridge location was established several years ago. A couple of members of Council wanted RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 10 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK 00., FORM NO. 1014 Held June 3, 1996 lg to establish at that time a second bridge location, but Council chose not to do so. A study has never been done to determine if there is a need for a second bridge location in Dublin. This applicant has agreed to cooperate on this issue, but this does not in any way indicate that a bridge will be located in this azea. Mr. Campbell added that the traffic studies they have been shown in the Community Plan work has indicated a fairly good flow of traffic on Dublin Road. The bridge at the other end has some issues of congestion, but only at peak times. Mrs. Stillwell stated that she agrees with what has been said by other Council members. She is looking at this mainly in terms of land use, and single family makes sense. Mr. McCash stated that he is not prepared to comment on the bridge site until studies aze done. There may be better sites up north, but he will reserve comment until more information is brought to Council. He would like to see more pazkland and buffering along the river. He is concerned with the applicant's statement about the pazkland calculation formula being different on this application from others. If the ordinance needs to be changed to include floodplains, Council should amend the ordinance. He encouraged the applicant to include more pazkland along the scenic river. Mr. Zawaly moved to approve the revised Concept Plan for Amberleigh North with the eight conditions as presented by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. Vote on the motion: Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes. Council Committee Reports Mrs. Stillwell, Administrative Committee noted that: 1. They will meet on Thursday and the agenda includes the Rules of Order and other miscellaneous items. ~ 2. The Transportation Task Force vacancies will be advertised and applications aze to be forwarded by June 14. There aze also vacancies on the Child Caze group and the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and a Delawaze County Planning Commission alternate representative for the City. 3. During the last Administrative Committee meeting, they reviewed the legislative process that she had proposed to Council and they aze working on implementing that. A suggestion was made about adding a staff person as a legislative analyst, and this may be considered in the budget process. She is working with Mr. Smith's firm to coordinate a breakfast meeting with the legislative delegates in mid-summer. Mr. Zawaly, Finance Committee reported that they met with the Finance Department to begin the review of the MSI cost study update on May 22. The next meeting is set for June 12, and the agenda includes special event fees and gazage sale permit signage. The department/division worksheets will be handed out for the Development Department review. He invited Council members to join the Committee at the next meeting. Those attending should bring the cost study binder for reference. Mayor Kranstuber distributed a memo from the Parks and Recreation division with the motion from the workshop regazding employee discounts for the CRC and the outdoor pool. ~ Mayor Kranstuber then moved approval of the employee discounts for full-time and part-time City of Dublin employees as contained in the memo dated June 3. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mrs. Stillwell es• Ma or Kranstuber es• Mr. Zawal es• Mrs. Borin ~Y ~ Y ~Y ~ Y~Y ~ g~ yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes. Mayor Kranstuber announced that tomorrow night is the Olympic Torch banquet which will be attended by several Council and staff representatives. Mr. Campbell noted that the upcoming P&Z agenda includes an informal discussion of the signage for the Marriott Hotel at Tuttle Crossing, along-awaited and much anticipated project. Mrs. Boring commented that it is now scheduled for June 20 instead of June 6. Mr. Campbell encouraged staff to support the effort to bring the Marriott Hotel to Dublin. Mr. Zawaly suggested that in terms of Council's goal of relationship building with various entities, RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Page 11 Meeting DAYTON LEGAL BLANK R Held June 3, 1996 19 the Muirfield Tournament event is an excellent opportunity. He suggested that the Administrative Committee focus on that one event and make recommendations on how using this facility to further this goal. It was the consensus of Council that the Administrative Committee review this for recommendation to Council. Mr. Zawaly moved to adjourn to executive session for land acquisition discussion. Mrs. Stillwell seconded the motion. Vote on the motion -Mrs. Boring, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes. Mayor Kranstuber announced that the meeting would not be reconvened following executive session. The meeting was adjourned to executive session at 10:00 p.m. yor -Presiding Officer • ~!i~~!/(~c~i Clerk of Council