HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/17/1996 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Minutes of Dublin City Council Meeting Meeting
DAYTON LEGAL BL4NK CO. FORM NO. 1014
Held June 17, 1996 ig
Mayor Kranstuber called the informal portion of the Dublin City Council meeting to order at 7:00
p.m. on Monday, June 17, 1996.
Comments from Staff
Mr. Kindra reported that the intersection improvements at Hard and Riverside have now been
completed and the project has turned out well.
Ms. Jordan reported that 3,338 passes have been sold for the outdoor pool to date. Dublin resident
passes only are sold once the number of passes sold exceeds 3,100. Rec Center pass sales are going
well -1,297 have been sold to date.
Mr. Foegler reported the following:
1. A memo was included in the packet regarding the West Branch Interceptor project.
Geological conditions may increase the total costs of the project by $600,000 to $2.5
million. The sewer fund is adequate to support the additional costs of the project, and staff
does not believe the capital budget will be impacted.
2. At Council's direction, staff is pursuing easements to preserve the views for the Shawan
Falls and historic easements for the Indian Mounds area. Proposals are being put together
to obtain additional professional assistance for this effort, and a minor appropriation will be
brought to Council for this.
3. He has received inquiries from the residents of Jenmar Court regarding the status of the
appraisals. Consistent with the memo to Council of March 14, staff is proceeding with
appraisals and engineering studies to analyze the sewer situation and the impact of the road
as well as appraisals of the before and after condition. Staff expects to have the appraisals
on the after condition completed within a week and will bring the information to Council for
further direction.
Mr. Zawaly asked for an update about the entrance to the Moors subdivision.
Mr. Kindra responded that the curbs at the intersection location are on the list to be repaired. The
homeowners association has requested that all of the curb be replaced, and engineering staff does
not believe this is appropriate without major street reconstruction.
Mr. Zawaly noted that he will call Mr. Kindra to obtain further information and to ensure that the
residents have been informed.
Mrs. Stillwell asked about the closing of Dublin Road in conjunction with the West Branch project.
Mr. Foegler responded that the city engineer and county engineer are still working on this issue.
Traffic will likely be limited to local traffic on Dublin Road between 161 and Frantz.
Mrs. Stillwell noted that her concerns are that the closing plans are communicated ahead of time to
the businesses in Old Dublin as well as the residents of the area who will be affected.
Mr. Foegler stated that staff has planned a direct mailing for notification of residents and businesses
and this information will be relayed to the Old Dublin Association meeting attendees on Wednesday
evening.
Discussion followed about the technical aspects of the project which have resulted in the increased
costs. Mr. Foegler emphasized that very unusual geological conditions have been encountered.
Mrs. Stillwell asked about the guidelines regarding times for blasting and drilling as established in
the agreement with Columbus.
Mr. Kindra responded that underground blasting is not limited by hours but by the charges and their
frequency. The hauling hours are limited to between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mr. Kindra noted that he
will check on the drilling time restrictions and report back to Mrs. Stillwell.
Mayor Kranstuber called the formal portion of the Dublin City Council to order at 7:20 p.m.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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, Ms. Grigsby, Ms. Clarke,
Mr. Kindra, Ms. Jordan, Mr. McDaniel, Lt. Geis, Mr. Hahn, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Lenz, and Ms.
Kennedy.
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Approval of the Minutes of the Tune 3, 1996 Meeting
Mayor Kranstuber noted that approval of the minutes of June 3 will be delayed until the next
regularly scheduled Council meeting.
Correspondence
The clerk reported that no correspondence has been received which requires Council action.
Comments from Visitors
There were no comments from visitors.
Council Round Table
Mrs. Stillwell:
1. Congratulated the 20 graduates of the Leadership Dublin program. She and Council
Member Zawaly attended the ceremonies and were pleased to be part of the process.
2. Noted that the Olympic Torch festivities were inspiring and well done.
3. Thanked Ms. Bearden for the memo regarding the initiation of a plan to welcome new
businesses to Dublin. -
Mayor Kranstuber asked for a volunteer to attend the ribbon cutting at Gordon Foods tomorrow
evening, and Mrs. Stillwell agreed to attend.
LEGISLATION
Public Hearings
Ordinance No. 31-96 - An Ordinance Providing for a Change in Zoning for 0.8608 Acres of
Land Located on the West Side of Avery Road, Approximately 150 Feet North of Dan Sherri
Avenue from: R-2, Limited Suburban Residential District to: PCD, Planned Commerce
District. (Frazier property) (Public Hearing) (Applicants: James A. and Cheryl Frazier, c/o Chris
Cline, Attorney, 37 W. Bridge Street, Dublin, Ohio 43017)
Ms. Clarke stated that the site is currently zoned R-2. This area and the lots behind it within the
~ Dan Sherri subdivision were rezoned to a Dublin zoning classification following annexation by the
City several years ago. In this case, the applicant desires to put an accounting office in an existing
1,600 square foot single family house. There would be a parking lot for 7 cars to be installed behind
the house in compliance with Dublin Code. Under the proposed Planned Commerce District text,
the property would be permitted to be redeveloped over time for a variety of suburban office and
institutional uses. Staff is recommending disapproval as outlined in the staff report. The Planning
Commission reviewed this application on May 16, 1996 and they are recommending approval by a
vote of 5-0. She then showed slides of the site and the surrounding area. She noted the following:
1. This area falls within the Southwest Area Plan designated as residential with a density of
2.75 units per acre.
2. As development pressure increases along Avery Road, the City needs to ensure that adequate
right-of-way is being acquired in the zoning and development process in order to widen
Avery to its ultimate capacity. Consultants are estimating a possible need for 3 northbound
and 3 southbound lanes and double left turns at important intersections.
3. An additional impediment to acquisition of right-of--way exists at the cemetery location on
the east side of Avery just to the north of this property. Thus, the applicant has agreed to
accommodate this situation which will result in more right-of--way being taken from the west
side than the east.
4. There are currently no public utilities on this site, but they will be available at some point
in the future.
5. Staff is recommending disapproval as the use does not comply with the Southwest Area Plan
a and they believe it constitutes spot zoning as it is surrounded by single-family use.
6. Staff also believes it is an inappropriate use of the Planned Commerce District which is
supposed to provide for imaginative design and a unified appearance of an area.
7. Planning Commission felt this was an appropriate re-use of the house and that Avery Road
is not an appropriate place for single-family residential at this time. The residential
neighbors are supportive of the application.
Planning Commission recommended approval with 11 conditions as contained in the staff report:
1. That right-of-way along Avery Road be dedicated to the City, consistent with the MS
Consultants Avery Road Alignment Study;
2. That landscaping conform to Code;
3. That Stage 2 development be limited to a 3,000 square foot building;
4. That shared access be provided with the adjacent properties when property to the north,
south, or west is redeveloped;
5. That the driveway width be increased to 16 feet;
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6. That the text be revised to include a section "Miscellaneous Concerns" modeled after the
Southard text (Z93-014- see attached);
7. That the applicant work with any future rezoning or redevelopment plan with adjacent
landowners;
8. That the applicant fund the construction of an eight-foot bikepath along the Avery Road
frontage;
9. That the applicant incorporate design features when established for the Avery Road corridor,
in connection with any revised development plan;
10. That ground signage be restricted to six feet in height; and
11. That the text and the site plan be revised, to staff's satisfaction, prior to scheduling the
public hearing at City Council.
Mr. McCash asked why staff considers this spot zoning and what would be an appropriate use for
this site.
Ms. Clarke responded that the subject site is bounded by a series of residential parcels. The
application does not incorporate the adjacent parcels which are similarly situated in order to provide
a common, unified solution. It does not provide combined points of access for future development
purposes. Staff believes that all of the neighboring, similarly situated parcels should ideally be
included within one rezoning application. It is a similar situation to the Tuttle Crossing west area
where the single-family homeowners on the north side of Tuttle joined in a rezoning of the area.
Mr. McCash asked if staff envisions the Dan Sherri subdivision becoming a commercial area in the
future.
Ms. Clarke responded that this is unlikely. Staff would like to provide a new orientation for the Dan
Sherri subdivision as the area to the west of it develops and close off Dan Sherri from Avery in
order to avoid cut-through traffic. She commented that it will be difficult for the Dan Sherri
subdivision to maintain a good neighborhood identity with commercial pieces along the Avery
frontage.
" ~ Mr. McCash commented that the land across the street is being set up as Limited Industrial zoning,
and office use for the subject site would provide a buffer for the rest of the Dan Sherri
neighborhood.
Ms. Clarke responded that if the property across the street of 26 acres is actually developed with
industrial uses, an office transition would be a good idea. The Southwest Area Plan also shows that
area as being appropriate for additional residential; the back half of that property has since been
rezoned for residential purposes.
Chris Cline, 37 W. Bridge Street, noted that the applicants are life-long residents of Dublin. The
goal of this rezoning is for Mr. Frazier to have his accounting/financial planning offices at this
location. They purchased the lot and home outright and since encountered complications with the
rezoning. He noted the following:
1. Staff had recommended that the applicant pursue PCD zoning versus a suburban office
zoning with a conditional use because the PCD imposes development controls.
2. Staff wanted to see a combination rezoning of adjoining parcels and a guarantee that the
existing structures would be torn down to build a nice, large building. This is not a realistic
expectation because of the investment already made in the subject property. This proposal
is for re-development which is not often done in Dublin.
3. Avery Road will be widened and will carry mall traffic when Woerner-Temple is extended,
so it is not appropriate for long-term residential use. Office zoning is the appropriate use
on Avery Road.
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4. The proposed text addresses all of the immediate concerns and encourages cooperation in
working with the adjoining property owners.
5. It makes sense to give long-term residents an opportunity to have their offices located in
Dublin.
Mr. McCash asked for clarification of the language about rebuilding on the existing footprint in the
case of a fire.
Mr. Cline responded that he agrees that if the only intact portion after a fire is the foundation, he
would not envision the building being rebuilt in that location.
Jim Frazier, applicant, emphasized that he will be investing $90-100,000 in the property to bring
it up to standard in order to do business at this location. He is hoping to have the opportunity to
locate his small business in Dublin at this location.
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Randi Crook, 6017 Aver~ad, owner of the property to the south, stated that her children cannot
play in the front yard because of the traffic on Avery Road. She believes the proposed use is a good
one for the property, and the Fraziers have been very cooperative with the neighbors and have
addressed their concerns. She noted that it is very disagreeable to live on Avery Road at this point,
and it will only worsen; therefore, she urged Council to consider this rezoning favorably.
She added that she believes small businesses along Avery Road would be a good buffer between her
property and the more intense uses across Avery.
Mrs. Stillwell asked Ms. Crook about her reasons for not joining in the application with the Fraziers.
Ms. Crook noted that her husband would respond to this.
Carl Crook, 6017 Avery Road stated that the rezoning application had already been filed and was
in process prior to the proposal of joining in the application. They decided that it would be best to
let the Fraziers proceed with their rezoning instead of complicating the situation.
He added that he and his wife appreciate the effort the Fraziers have undertaken to work with the
neighbors. Mr. Crook mentioned his concern with the proximity of his house to Avery Road upon
the road widening. The area is not conducive to family life with the high volume of traffic so close
to the residence.
Mrs. Boring asked whether the cost of a PCD rezoning application is a deterrent for single property
owners.
Mr. Crook responded that the rezoning application fee is $3,500 plus attorney fees. In order to
request a specific use, it would be necessary to find a buyer for the property as well. He noted that
they have had their property on the market several times, but have had no residential interest in it.
Harold Brown, 5259 Scioto Darb~oad noted that his father developed this property and built
several of the houses, including the one on the subject site. Mr. Brown owns the property directly
behind it and only became aware of the rezoning from the certified mail notice he received. He
agrees with the owners on the Avery Road side that there will be heavy traffic on Avery. He asked
about the status of the traffic planning for the Avery Road corridor.
Mayor Kranstuber responded that discussion had taken place about doing an overlay district for
Avery Road with special development conditions.
Ms. Clarke noted that it has not been done at this point in time. She commented that the
Thoroughfare Plan was amended to include all of the road network necessary to support development
of the southwest area. The roads are not included within the five-year capital budget at this time.
Mr. Brown noted that his other concern is the placement of the parking lot directly behind the house,
possibly over the septic system.
Mayor Kranstuber suggested that he contact the Engineering Department for technical information
about the location of the septic systems.
Mrs. Boring asked if Mr. Brown's question about traffic relates to whether Avery Road will be
realigned.
Mr. Brown responded that he is suggesting that Council not make zoning changes now if they are
not certain about plans for the entire Avery Road corridor. He asked about the zoning of the
property across the road.
Ms. Clarke responded that the property across the street is zoned RI, Restricted Industrial, but in
the Southwest Area Plan, residential is indicated as the preferred use.
Mr. McCash noted that there is no structure on Mr. Brown's property and asked what he anticipates
building.
Mr. Brown responded that he had planned to build on the property when he purchased it in 1958,
but never has proceeded with the plans. He expects that there would be a market for a single family
residence in this location.
Mr. McCash noted that in consideration of the amount of right-of--way necessary from the Crooks'
property for the Avery Road widening, and since condition 4 requires a shared access to be provided
if the adjacent properties to the north or south are re-developed, the Crooks may have to combine
lots in order to redevelop.
Mr. Zawaly asked that staff research the issue Mr. Brown has raised about the septic system and the
position of the parking lot prior to the time of voting.
Mr. Cline responded that a condition of the rezoning is obtaining the approval of the Franklin
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County Board of Health for the commercial use. The office use will actually generate a smaller
amount of sewerage than the residential use. The architect and engineer are confident that part of
the parking can be located over the leech bed without causing a problem.
Mr. McCash asked about the proximity of water and sewer lines to this property.
Mr. Foegler responded that water was recently extended to CC Technologies, but the sewer would
~ have to be extended significantly from the Cramer Creek tributary.
Mayor Kranstuber noted that there will be a third reading of the ordinance on July 1.
Ordinance No. 54-96 - An Ordinance to Adopt the Proposed Tax Budget for Fiscal Year 1997.
(Public Hearing)
Ms. Grigsby explained that it is a requirement under the Ohio Revised Code to prepare an annual
tax budget. It must be adopted by July 15, filed by July 20, and is used in the calculations of local
government funding, to review the outstanding debt and millage assessed as a result of the debt.
There will be a third reading of the ordinance on July 1.
Third Readings
Ordinance No. 41-96 - An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Cable
Television Franchise Agreement with Ameritech/New Media, Inc. (Third Reading)
Mr. McDaniel stated that legal staff of Ameritech/New Media have requested that the ordinance be
tabled. The request came today, and he and the City's legal counsel, Greg Dunn, have not been able
to assess the situation at this time. Therefore, he recommends tabling this ordinance and Ordinance
No. 42-96 indefinitely until an assessment is made about their concerns.
Following discussion about Council's policy regarding scheduling of hearings on tabled items, it was
the consensus of Council to table the ordinances until July 1.
Mayor Kranstuber moved that Ordinance No. 41-96 be tabled until the July 1, 1996 Council
meeting.
Mrs. Boring seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly,
~.w yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes.
Ordinance No. 42-96 - An Ordinance Extending the Time Warner Communications Franchise
Agreement. (Third Reading)
Mayor Kranstuber moved that Ordinance No. 42-96 be tabled until the July 1, 1996 Council
meeting.
Mrs. Stillwell seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber,
yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes.
Ordinance No. 49-96 - An Ordinance Amending Title HI ("Administration") of the Dublin
Codified Ordinances to Establish Chapter 37 ("Contracting and Competitive Bidding"), and
Declaring an Emergency. (Tabled ordinance)
Mr. Zawaly moved to take Ordinance No. 49-96 from the table.
Mayor Kranstuber seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell,
yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes.
Mr. Hansley summarized that staff has worked with Mr. Zawaly, Revised Charter Chairperson on
this ordinance. There have been several revisions and an extensive review was undertaken by all
parties involved.
Mr. Zawaly noted that emergency action is requested tonight. The ordinance now clearly delineates
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the exceptions and the alternatives to the competitive bidding process. It clearly sets before Council
those circumstances by which the City Manager will have authority not to engage in competitive
' bidding. If Council is satisfied with those situations and the definitions which go along with them,
the ordinance is in position for passage tonight. He added that the exceptions and alternatives to
competitive bidding are:
1. When, after advertising, no bids have been received;
2. When all of the bids have been rejected;
3. Where there is a purchase of used equipment or utilities;
4. Professional services do not require competitive bidding, pursuant to the Charter;
5. Where there are cooperative purchasing programs, i.e. inter-governmental agencies who
cooperate to reduce administrative costs, the City Manager can engage in a purchasing
process, leading to contract without competitive bidding.
The threshold setting for competitive bidding is $20,000.
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Mr. McCash added that cooperative bidding programs are usually done on an annual basis.
Mr. Zawaly moved to treat this as emergency legislation.
Mayor Kranstuber seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittulaga, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Stillwell,
yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes.
Mr. Zawaly moved to amend the ordinance as presented in conjunction with the memo dated June
13, 1996.
Mrs. Boring seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Zawaly,
yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes.
Vote on the ordinance - Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr.
Campbell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes.
Ordinance No. 50-96 - An Ordinance Awarding the Lowest and Best Bid for Purchase of New
eapons with the Division of Police. (Third Reading)
Vote on the ordinance - Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Zawaly,
yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes.
Second Readin s
rdinance No. 56-96 - An Ordinance Amending the Functional Table of Organization for the
City of Dublin. (Second Reading)
Mr. McDaniel explained that Council has received a detailed memo regarding the proposed
unendments to the Functional Table of Organization. It is responsive to a study conducted by the
blic Administration Services (PAS) who are also conducting the City's classification review at this
ime. PAS has recommended the creation of a third operating division within the Department of
Service. The on-going operating cost of the proposal is approximately $230,000 per year. Staff had
reviously suggested that this ordinance be referred to Administrative Committee.
r. Campbell noted that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee has recommended
liminating the wording, "Leisure Services" and substituting, "Parks Programming" or something
imilar.
r. McDaniel responded that he met with PRAC last week to respond to questions about the
roposal. PRAC approved two motions which were faxed to Council today. One is an amendment
o the titles of the divisions, and the second recommendation is that there be an agreement among
e divisions regarding the coordination and function of the divisions.
r. Hansley noted that the study also recommends along-term program of maintaining facilities.
e operational costs involved reflect the growing number of facilities coming on-line.
r. Zawaly asked what is contemplated within the cultural arts area listed in the proposal -would
is include a facility?
r. McDaniel responded that based on Council's goal setting process, there seems to be a growing
nterest in cultural arts in Dublin which could be appropriately included in that division's
rogramming. It would not necessarily include a facility.
r. Zawaly pointed out that the functional table contains a duplication of the Division of Leisure
ervices and Cultural Arts.
taff noted this correction.
rs. Stillwell commented that safety coordination appears in each of the divisions.
r. McDaniel stated that each division has a responsibility for that inherent to their specific division.
e further explained that as a result of House Bill 308 which passed a year ago, municipal
mployees are not subject to OSHA requirements and therefore safety coordination is a key function.
e added that the park development function is shared by two divisions under the proposal; under
e proposed change, Mr. Hahn will be responsible for execution of park development.
r. Hansley noted that the coordination of public art projects, sites, design, and coordination of the
ury process will continue within the Recreation Division. Staff expects that cultural activities will
row within the City, and this may include a new facility at some point.
r. Zawaly asked that staff consider the fact that in the goal statement, the facilities earmarked for
needs study is a "cultural and performing arts center", and not merely a "cultural arts center".
is should be considered for amendment.
rs. Boring commented that she is not satisfied with the title of the Division of Leisure Services and
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Cultural Arts.
Mrs. Stillwell, Administrative Committee Chair, noted that she believes staff would not bring a
recommendation to Council if they didn't believe it was workable. She would be willing to
coordinate wordsmithing changes, but does not think it is necessary to restudy this at the committee
level.
Mayor Kranstuber suggested that Council members forward any wording changes to Mrs. Stillwell
and she will make the motion to amend, if needed, at the next reading.
There will be a third reading of the ordinance at the July 1 meeting.
Ordinance No. 57-96- An Ordinance Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the Riverway Park
Boardwalk Expansion. (Second Reading)
Mr. Hansley stated that a memo has been provided about the project and the recommended bidder.
Mr. Hahn is here to respond to any questions.
Mr. Hahn added that this project was approved in the CIP process and was originally recommended
by the downtown association. He suggested that Council hold this over for third reading and pass
it as emergency legislation at that time.
There will be a third reading of the ordinance at the July 1 meeting.
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 1, 1996)
Mrs. Stillwell stated that the Administrative Committee will meet Thursday and recommends leaving
this on the table until July 1, 1996.
Following discussion, Mr. Zawaly suggested that the second reading be tabled until July 15, 1996
to allow time for additional work at the Committee level.
Mayor Kranstuber moved to take Resolution No. 09-96 from the table, and to table the second
~ reading until July 15, 1996.
Mrs. Boring seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell,
yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes.
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,
and Declaring an Emergency. (Second Reading)
Mr. Hansley stated that Lee Phelan of MORPC is present tonight to provide background on this
program.
Lee Phelen. Assistant Director. Community Development MORPC, stated that this process is
undertaken every three years in order to continue to receive the federal community development
block grant funds in Franklin County. Dublin has participated in the program since 1975. While
the program is of limited benefit to Dublin, the participating population increases the federal dollars
coming into the county. Therefore, more individuals can qualify for assistance -people on fixed
incomes, people with disabilities and senior citizens. The executed agreements must be provided
to the county commissioners on July 9, so he is requesting emergency action by Council this
evening.
Mayor Kranstuber moved to waive the three-time reading rule and to treat this as emergency
legislation.
Mr. Campbell 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; Mr. McCash, yes.
Vote on the ordinance - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr.
McCash, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes.
Mrs. Stillwell noted that she has been advised by legal staff that there is no conflict for her voting
on this as she is Dublin Council representative to MORPC.
Consent Agenda Items
Mrs. Boring moved to treat Ordinance Nos. 58-96, 59-96, 60-96 as consent items, introducing them,
waiving their reading, referring 58-96 to Planning Commission, and holding over 59-96 and 60-96
for second reading.
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Mr. Campbell seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion -Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga,
yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes.
Ordinance No. 58-96 - An Ordinance Providing for a Change in Zoning for 37.37 Acres of
Land Located on the West Side of Avery Road, Approximately 2,200 Feet South of Shier-Rings
Road from: R, Rural District to: PLR, Planned Low Density Residential District. (Galli tract)
(First Reading) (Applicant: M/I Schottenstein Homes, Inc., Ben W. Hale, Jr., 37 W. Broad Street,
Columbus, OH 43215)
Ordinance No. 59-96 - An Ordinance Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for Construction of
the Coffman Park Storage Facility. (First Reading)
Ordinance No. 60-96 - An Ordinance Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for Office Supplies.
(First Reading)
First Readines
Ordinance No. 61-96 - An Ordinance to Appropriate a .058 acre Temporary Construction
Easement Owned by Thurmon and Patricia Floyd, Located on the East Side of S.R. 745, in
Washington Township, County of Franklin, State of Ohio, and Declaring an Emergency. (First
Reading)
Mr. Campbell introduced the ordinance.
Mr. Hansley stated that the next several ordinances will be addressed by the Law Director.
Mr. Smith explained that Ordinance Nos. 61, 62, and 63-96 are appropriation ordinances that are
a follow-up action to the resolutions of intent for takings necessary for the Emerald Parkway
intersection project. Two of them are merely construction easements, and one is a construction
easement and a fee simple interest on a very small portion to help complete the intersection work.
Negotiations are continuing with the property owners, but in order to keep the project moving, staff
" is requesting passage by emergency action.
Mrs. Stillwell asked if they have contacted the property owners personally.
Mr. Smith confirmed that they are continuing negotiations with all of them.
Mrs. Boring asked if the construction equipment is allowed to park in the driveways.
Mr. Smith responded that it depends on the drawing, but the property is restored to its previous
condition in any case.
Mrs. Boring requested that the construction vehicles not park in driveways as has occurred at Willow
Grove.
Mr. Zawaly moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat this as emergency legislation.
Mayor Kranstuber seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Boring,
yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes.
Vote on the ordinance -Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes;
Mr. McCash, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes.
Ordinance No. 62-96 - An Ordinance to Appropriate a .123 acre Temporary Construction
Easement and a .016 Acre Fee Simple Interest Owned by Patricia Grimm Schumann, Located
on the East Side of S.R. 745, and in Washington Township, County of Franklin, State of Ohio,
and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading)
Mr. Zawaly introduced the ordinance, moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat this as
emergency legislation.
Mrs. Boring seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga,
yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes.
Vote on the ordinance - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Ms. Hide
Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes.
Ordinance No. 63-96 - An Ordinance to Appropriate a .007 acre Temporary Construction
Easement Owned by Nancy Lambert, Located on the West Side of S.R. 745, in the City of
Dublin, County of Franklin, State of Ohio, and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading)
Mr. Zawaly introduced the ordinance, moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat this as
emergency legislation.
Mrs. Boring seconded the motion.
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Vote on the motion -Mrs. Boring, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes;
Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes.
Vote on the ordinance -Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs.
Boring, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. McCash, yes.
Resolution No. 24-96 - A Resolution of Intent to Appropriate a Fee Simple Interest in a 0.3875
• Acre+/- Parcel Owned by Dublin Marathon Service Company, Located on the West Side of
High Street and South Side of Bridge Street, in the City of Dublin, County of Franklin, State
of Ohio, and Declaring an Emergency. (First Reading)
Mr. Zawaly introduced the resolution.
Mr. Smith explained this is the resolution of intent to give property owners notice that the City
intends to appropriate their property. As a matter of courtesy, personal letters were hand delivered
to the property owners for this resolution as well as Resolution No. 25-96. In two weeks, assuming
passage of the resolutions tonight, staff will bring appropriation ordinances to Council. Negotiations
are on-going with the property owners involved.
There was no one present who asked to testify.
Mr. Zawaly moved to waive the three-time reading rule and to treat this as emergency legislation.
Mr. Campbell seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion -Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Ms. Hide
Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes.
Vote on the resolution -Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes;
Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes.
Resolution No. 25-96 - A Resolution of Intent to Appropriate a Fee Simple Interest in a 0.7010
Acre+/- Parcel Owned by Uno-Ven Company and Granted to Union Oil Company of
California, Located on the West Side of High Street and North Side of Bridge Street, in the
City of Dublin, County of Franklin, State of Ohio, and Declaring an Emergency. (First
"~`ny Reading)
Mr. Zawaly introduced the resolution and moved to waive the three-time reading rule and treat this
as emergency legislation.
Mr. Campbell seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Boring,
yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes.
John Price, 505 Whitney Ave, Worthinl stated that he operates the Union 76 Station as a lessee
dealer. He stated that he understands the intent of what Council is doing, but reminded Council that
he has five employees whose livelihood depends upon his operation.
Mayor Kranstuber noted that Council has requested that staff keep the communication lines open
with the parties involved throughout this process.
Mr. Campbell stated that the City staff and Council are very cognizent of the concerns that Mr.
Price and his employees have and this is part of the reason that the process has been fairly long to
this point. The City will do its best to accommodate all of the different interests involved.
Vote on the resolution - Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Boring, no; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. Zawaly,
yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes.
Other
Proposed Alignment - Krier Drive
" Mr. Bowman gave a presentation regarding the preferred alignment for Krier Drive. The City's
Thoroughfare Plan was amended by Council on April 1, 1996 to include the Krier Drive/Dublin
Center Drive connection. He then outlined the two alignment concepts under consideration,
identified as Concept A and B. Staff had explored a third possible alignment at the request of a
resident which would provide for the roadway extension entirely on the Martin Commons project.
This third alignment, however, was not workable due to an unsafe intersection angle with Martin
Road and the encroachments into the City of Columbus as well as encroachments upon the Martin
Road/Krier Drive intersection. The recommend alignment, Concept B, utilizes a better intersection
alignment and includes some reverse curves and minus reverse curves. In response to Council's
questions, Mr. Bowman noted that Concept B is preferred because it provides a more optimum
horizontal alignment of the roadway and it will require less right-of--way take.
Mr. Foegler added that Concept A would work and meets engineering standards, but staff believes
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that Concept B does that better.
Following brief discussion, Mr. Zawaly moved approval of Concept B for the Krer Drive
alignment.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga seconded the motion.
' Mrs. Boring asked staff to affirm that Concept B will provide the simplest connection of Krer Drive
and Dublin Center Drive in order to facilitate traffic movement north and south in the area.
Mr. Bowman affirmed this.
Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell,
yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes.
Mr. Foegler -clarified that the preferred option will require the total acquisition of a residential
property and staff has therefore initiated an appraisal of that property. Since that property has been
on the market, and consistent with the general policy of Council in the past, and since the property
will be entirely taken with a roadway take, staff will recommend to Council that if the property
owner is a willing seller to the City at the mutually agreed upon fair market value, staff would
recommend that Council proceed with that acquisition. Staff will. continue discussions with the
property owner in this regard.
Preliminary Plat - McKitrick Property. Subarea 4 (Killilea) (Applicant: Ben Hale, Jr., representing
Planned Communities, c/o Jack Brickner, agent for Whitmire Distribution Corporation, 110
Northwoods Boulevard, Suite B, Columbus, Ohio 43235 and Cardinal Health, 555 Glendon Court,
Dublin, OH 43016)
Ms. Clarke stated that this development consists of 81 acres north of Emerald Parkway and west of
Dublin Road. It includes 6.5 acres of parkland. She showed slides and described the site and
surrounding area. She noted that at one time, the Coventry Woods plat required that a connection
be made to this area. However, since the expectation at that point was that everything to the south
of Coventry Woods would develop for high density office purposes and not single family, the
connection was eliminated. She noted the following:
' 1. There are two main points of entry to the site -one is east of the Indian Run entrance into
the Cardinal Health property and the second point is at Killilea Drive on Dublin Road.
2. Parkland area is located on the western portion of the site and includes the Indian Run.
3. A bikepath will be located along Emerald Parkway as well as along Dublin Road.
4. Planning Commission suggested a higher level of landscaping than the typical street tree
every 50 feet. The proposed landscaping is shown on a drawing in the packet.
5. The eastern two-thirds of the site drains towards the river, and two detention basins would
be needed. The applicant has filed for a detention waiver, supported by staff, to waive
construction of the two basins.
The Planning Commission approved this application on June 6, 1996, and a transcript has been
provided to Council. The Planning Commission approved it with 12 conditions as listed in the staff
report and two additional conditions, listed herein.
1. That horizontal, vertical and intersection sights distance on Dublin Road and at the
intersection of Dublin Road with Killilea Drive fully meet ODOT requirements;
2. That if the storm water detention waiver is granted, the developer agree to reimburse the
City for costs associated with the modification of the plans for Emerald Parkway and with
enlarging affected portions of its storm water system and/or contractor delays, etc., to
accommodate the waiver;
3. That if the storm water detention waiver is granted, the developer fully comply with the City
Engineer's requirements for conveying the undetained runoff on-site and off-site;
4. That if the storm water detention waiver is not granted, this plat be returned to the Planning
.
and Zoning Commission for further review;
5. That any costs associated with storm sewer enlargement and re-engineering needed to
" accommodate a storm water waiver, be paid by the applicant.
6. That all tree masses to be saved are shown on all subsequent construction drawings;
7. That the landscaping and grading plan for the parkland along Emerald Parkway be consistent
with the American Acoustical Associates' recommendation to reduce bridge noise;
8. That all applicable development standards from Coventry Woods be incorporated at the time
of final development plan;
9. That the bikepath connection behind Lots 36 and 37 be included within the park if possible;
10. That the setback along Emerald Parkway be maximized to the greatest extent possible and
that design controls be incorporated for the abutting houses at the time of final development
plan;
11. That the landscape treatment along the south property line of this project, consistent with the
Emerald Parkway Phase 2 landscape plan, be installed by the developer when road
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construction for this project is complete;
12. That street lighting at the Dublin Road intersection be provided in compliance with the
requirements of the City Engineer;
Conditions added by Planning Commission are as follows:
13. That Killilea Drive "t" at the northern terminus and that a 14-foot wide emergency easement
be constructed with speed bumps, curbs and gutters, and a locked gate; and
14. That bikepath funding be determined at the time of the final development plan.
Ms. Clarke noted there was a good deal of testimony from the surrounding residents. Staff felt that
the safety issues had been adequately addressed and would be further addressed at the time of final
development plan. The Planning Commission, however, felt strongly that the safety issue raised by
the neighbors regarding the Dublin Road intersection needed to be addressed and added Condition
#13.
In response to Mrs. Boring's question about an access to the subdivision further east on Emerald
Parkway, Mr. Foegler stated that staff had explored this extensively but they do not believe this is
an appropriate place to provide left turn movements in or out of the property to the north. In terms
of the objective of providing multiple access points, one that close to the principal intersection on
Emerald Parkway would provide very little benefit. Two access points that close together does little
to enhance the circulation to the subdivision.
Mrs. Boring asked if this argument would hold true as well for the area to the south of this.
Mr. Foegler responded that the subarea to the south will have access to the two curb cuts of access
but these are commercial developments which will have coordinated internal development. It has
always been general policy in residential subdivisions to provide multiple accessways in and out of
the site.
~ Mr. Cam bell stated that he believes that there is a valid safet
p y issue involved at the Dublin Road
access recommended by staff. But the main issue is the possibility of future cut-through traffic
through a residential area to access the commercial areas, similar to the Llewellyn Farms situation.
He suggested that everyone work together to find a creative solution to this potential problem.
Mr. McCash agreed that leaving the entrance on Dublin Road would potentially create a Llewellyn
Farms situation in the future in terms of cut-through commercial traffic. He asked what the
developer's concerns are about the gated emergency access to Dublin Road.
Ms. Clarke responded that Condition #13 was not accepted by the applicant, and staff does not
support the condition. Staff believes that a subdivision of this size should have normal access points,
three lanes in and three lanes out. Secondly, staff believes that a residential development should be
designed to connect with the lower classification of road -Dublin Road, which is not expected to
carry the same volume of traffic as Emerald Parkway.
Ben Hale. Jr. representing the applicant stated that:
1. The layout presented tonight is virtually identical to that contained in the original zoning
document. The access to the residential subarea was always provided on Dublin Road. The
commitment made to Coventry Woods was that the same deed restrictions and quality of
housing would be maintained in this subdivision as Coventry Woods, but this is likely
unachievable in consideration of access via a major thoroughfare. They would prefer that
if an emergency access road is to be provided at one entrance, that it be from the major
arterial entrance off of Emerald Parkway.
2. A recent traffic study through the year 2015 shows that the Donegal Cliffs, Coventry
Woods, and Amberleigh curb cuts on Dublin Road will work at a level of service A, and
there is no reason to believe this curb cut on Dublin Road will be different.
3. They do not believe there is any safety hazard involved with a Dublin Road intersection in
this location.
4. Dublin has the right to restrict access if cut-through traffic becomes a problem in the future.
5. They met with neighbors on Dublin Road regarding the aesthetic issues of the detention
basins along Dublin Road for which a waiver has been filed. Additional landscaping
screening will be provided to block lights from this drive from the Dublin Road residents.
6. The applicant's engineer and the City Engineer have reviewed the curb cut safety issues in
terms of clear sight distance and believe that there is appropriate clear view at the posted
speed limits of 50 mph.
7. In fairness to this applicant who has agreed to develop this portion as residential, he urged
Council to close the entrance at Emerald Parkway instead of the one at Dublin Road, if they
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choose to make one access a gated emergency entrance.
Mr. Campbell asked if they are willing to accept some limitation onto the Emerald Parkway access.
Mr. Hale responded that they are.
Linda Menery, NBBJ, showed some additional drawings regarding the various proposed curb cuts
~ and indicated that they are comfortable with the clear sight distances. She described the additional
features as noted on the plat. The bikepath width has not been determined as 8 or 12 feet, but will
be worked out at the final development plan stage. She added that the amount of grading needed
for storm water detention basins along Dublin road would be unsightly. They have worked with the
Dublin Road residents to address their issues.
Larry Noll, 7016 Dublin Road stated that NBBJ has been extremely cooperative with the residents
about this application. He represents the 8 families along Dublin Road. They are concerned that
Emerald Parkway will necessitate widening Dublin Road for 1,500 feet; adding the other exit off
Killilea Drive will extend the widening another 1,000 feet. If safety problems result, there may be
a need to shave the hills. they are opposed to this as it would impact the scenic value. Secondly,
they believe that the Killilea Drive entrance from Dublin Road would be used as acut-through for
those who want to avoid traffic lights. They believe Killilea Drive should be a limited access
driveway.
Ms. Hide Pittaluga stated that she is leery of storm water detention waivers because of the problems
which can result later when the other systems fail. She asked about the price range of the homes
and whether they have considered gating both entrances.
Mr. Hale responded that an average home price would be $350,000. Dublin would not allow the
installation of gated entrances to public streets.
Mr. Zawaly commented as follows:
1. A significant effort was put forth by the City of Dublin on the McKitrick rezoning in the
interest of long-term economic security for the community. Representations were made at
the time of rezoning and concessions were given in consideration of the desire of the
neighbors for a residential buffer in this location. The curb cut on Dublin Road was
presented in the drawings at that time.
2. If the issue is cut-through traffic, the focus should be on the Emerald Parkway entrance,
which he believes is not a desirable entry for a residential community.
3. He supports the Dublin Road access ungated as was represented when this rezoning took
place at the time the City enticed Cardinal Health to build their new headquarters at this
location.
Mr. Campbell stated:
1. It is important not to create future problems for the residents of this subdivision in terms of
possible cut-through traffic.
2. The long-term financial security of the City is enhanced by the economic development
brought to Dublin with this project, and so it's important to find a compromise.
3. Could the access point off of Emerald Parkway be moved to just east of the park and be
used for emergency purposes only? The Dublin Road entryway would be the main entrance
to the subdivision, and the park access could be used for emergency exit/entrance.
Mr. McCash commented:
1. It is important to focus on the big picture as this is just a small part of a large development
a that can bring in a considerable amount of tax dollars to the City of Dublin.
2. He believes there may be ways to work out any future problems with cut-through traffic,
~ i.e., by not allowing office traffic to go straight through the signalized intersection and
forcing it to turn left or right.
3. The scenic quality of Dublin Road can be maintained with the landscaping planned and with
the waiver of storm water detention areas along Dublin Road.
These are all minor issues in view of the overall development.
Mrs. Boring stated that P&Z was merely trying to find a solution for the cut-through traffic
problems which could result. She then asked if 745 would still have to be widened in this location
if the access was restricted to right in, right out only.
Mr. Bowman responded that restricting the entry in this way would eliminate the need for widening
the turn lane.
Mr. Kindra emphasized that the traffic study for this site recommended two access points as shown
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currently on the site plan.
Mrs. Boring noted that she had indicated at that time at P&Z that she was concerned about the
widening of 745 and the impact of the Emerald Parkway intersection on Dublin Road. P&Z had
approved a motion regarding the preservation of Dublin Road as a scenic collector, including
minimizing the widening to the greatest extent possible.
Mr. Foegler emphasized that Council has always taken the approach of providing the appropriate
addition of left turn storage lanes at residential subdivisions. They have not endorsed massive
widening projects, removed hills and installed curbs and gutters, etc. in the interests of preserving
the scenic character of roads.
Mrs. Stillwell noted:
1. She is intrigued with the suggestion of having the gated entrance at the Emerald Parkway
entry. Mr. Campbell's idea about the park entrance should also be explored.
2. She recognizes the desire to maintain the scenic character of the Dublin Road collector, but
does not believe that scenic and three lanes are mutually exclusive.
Mayor Kranstuber stated:
1. The developer was not in favor of residential use in this quadrant and some members of
Council objected as well. This area was zoned residential to buffer the Coventry Woods
area.
2. This is an extremely small subdivision and he questions whether two access points are
needed. He does not favor the gates at 745. There could be a safety issue involved if
people turn there, believing it is an entrance, and then have to back out on Dublin Road.
3. He is prepared to vote for the plat as proposed with two access points.
4. He asked Mr. Foegler to respond to Mr. Campbell's proposal regarding the park access.
Mr. Foegler responded that staff would need time to study this proposal. Staff does believe that the
left turn movements on Dublin Road can be designed to meet all safety standards. All of the
designers and planners who have reviewed this do not expect significant cut-through traffic since
there are signalized access points on the major arterials.
Mr. Campbell suggested a condition that the entrance onto Emerald Parkway be designed so that it
would be readily subject to closure/gating and used for emergency and park access.
Mrs. Boring commented that gating at Emerald Parkway would prevent those who live in the
subdivision from accessing their employment places on Emerald Parkway. She would support gating
the Dublin Road entrance instead.
Mr. Zawaly suggested leaving the condition open-ended to allow the residents to come back to
Council with a request for gating an entrance at some point in the future, if they desire.
Mr. McCash agreed with Mr. Zawaly. He believes the bigger concern of this development will be
the storm water detention waiver.
Discussion followed. Mayor Kranstuber asked for a motion from Council.
Mr. Foegler suggested that if Council would like options for discouraging cut-through traffic in the
future, that the appropriate way to do this would be to have the developer at the final plat stage
identify options for the City to discourage cut-through traffic if it becomes a problem in the future.
In this way, the options would be taken into consideration in the initial design and layout of the
` roadway system.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Foegler stated that the motion for approval could include a general directive that the applicant
demonstrate at the time of final plat how cut-through traffic will be discouraged in the future.
Mr. Hale stated that this was agreeable.
Mr. Campbell suggested replacing condition #13 with that language.
Mr. Hale indicated his agreement.
Mr. Zawaly moved to approve the preliminary plat of the McKitrick property, Subarea 4 - Killilea
with all of the conditions as presented by the Planning and Zoning Commission except for No. 13,
and replacing No. 13 with the following language, "That the applicant will provide at the time of
the submission of the final plat a specific plan identifying options showing how cut-through traffic
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will be discouraged if it were to become a problem in the future."
Mr. Campbell seconded the motion
Vote on the motion - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Boring, no; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr.
McCash, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes.
Final Plat -Sheffield Place. Section 2 (Applicant: M/I Schottenstein Homes, c/o Bill Westbrook,
a 41 S. High Street, Suite 2410, Columbus, OH 43215)
Ms. Clarke stated that Sheffield Place is a subdivision located on the north side of Brand Road, to
the east of Coventry Woods Drive. Sheffield Place connects Coventry Woods with the Brandon
subdivision. This is the final plat for Section 2 which includes 30 single-family homes. The site
o is zoned PLR. The Planning Commission recommended approval in April by a vote of 4-1. There
were four conditions of approval:
1. That a street tree plan be submitted to the satisfaction of staff;
2. That notes regarding development standards, fencing, no parking zones, and no-build zones
be included on the final plat;
3. That vehicular access be prohibited on Brand Road; and
4. That afive-foot sidewalk be installed along Brand Road.
Mr. Campbell moved to approve the final plat subject to the conditions of Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Mrs. Stillwell seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes;
Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes.
Concept Plan -Wilcox Estates (Applicant: Rockford Homes, c/o Chris Cline, Attorney, 37 W.
Bridge Street, Dublin, OH 43017)
Ms. Clarke stated that this development proposal is for a piece of land located between Balgriffin
"~_,.w and Heather Glen Section 3. The current zoning is R-1B, a Washington township zoning
classification. The proposal is for new single-family homes on 16 lots. She emphasized that the
concept plan approval is anon-binding vote by Planning Commission and Council.
She noted that there was a rezoning proposal to PLR about a year ago for this land. Staff
recommended disapproval, and it was tabled at Planning Commission. Staff worked with an outside
consultant to identify better layouts than what was proposed by the developer. However, due to the
alignment of the WoernerTemple connector just to the south of the site, it was difficult to come up
with a better alignment that was financially feasible in the marketplace..
Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval of this proposal as consistent with the
Southwest Area Plan and PUD district. It also provides the opportunity to expand the parkland
along the WoernerTemple extension. Planning Commission recommended approval on May 16,
1996 with 3 conditions:
1. That the grave site area be subtracted from the parkland requirement, unless it is determined
that there is no grave at this site;
2. That final disposition of the Wilcox Road Associates residual parcel (north and south sides
of WoernerTemple extension) be determined at the time of preliminary development plan
review; and
3. That the applicant formally withdraw the PLR, Planned Low Density Residential District
rezoning application by letter to staff.
Chris Cline. 37 W. Bridge Street noted that Donald Wick of Rockford Homes is also present. Mr.
Cline stated that this L-shaped piece is known as the Woodin tract and consists of 17 acres. There
are 16 lots of similar size to those in Heather Glen and other neighboring subdivisions. Wilcox
Road Associates sold this piece to Rockford Homes. The only unusual feature is the gravestone, and
it is uncertain at this time if anyone is buried on this site. If so, they will be moved. The desire
of the City is that they remount the tombstone appropriately.
Mr. Zawaly moved to approve the Concept Plan for Wilcox Estates subject to the conditions of
Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mrs. Boring seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr.
Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes.
Council Committee Reports
Ms. Hide Pittaluga, Ad Hoc Computer Committee noted that she would like to schedule another
brief meeting for the group.
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Mr. Hansley responded that his secretary would arrange a date and time for the meeting.
Mr. Zawaly, Finance Committee stated that the next meeting is scheduled for July 18, 1996 at 7
p.m. at the 5800 Building. This will be the second part of the MSI cost study analysis review, and
the agenda has been forwarded to Council members.
Mr. Zawaly also reported that the Columbus Feis have requested that Council revisit their bed tax
4 grant of $5,000. The grant was made with the assumption that the City would own the dance floor
and store it for the Feis. However, City ownership would require that the dance floor be built to
City standards. Moreover, the City does not have storage facilities adequate for the floor. Based
upon those facts, the recommendation is that $7,500 be granted to the Columbus Feis instead of the
grant of $5,000 previously approved by Council.
Mr. Zawaly then moved that Council rescind the original bed tax grant, and that they approve a
grant of $7,500 for the purposes of the Feis building a dance stage, that the City will be able to use
at their request, but the ownership of the dance stage will remain with the Feis and storage will be
their responsibility and not the City of Dublin's:
Mrs. Boring seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion -Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr.
Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes.
Mrs. Stillwell, Administrative Committee reported that they will meet on June 26 at 5 p.m. The
agenda includes review of the proposed Rules of Order and discussion of the interview process for
the Transportation Task Force.
Mr. McCash, Community Development Committee stated that they will meet on Friday at 4 p.m.
at the Development Department. He noted that staff is currently reviewing the fence code revisions
proposed by the Committee and staff is also working on a proposal for replacement of the sandwich
board signs at 161. Other items referred to the committee at goal setting include discussion of
greenspace provisions for commercial zonings, and the landscapelstreet tree code enhancements.
.v,
Mr. McCash then moved that a task force be established, comprised of representatives of Planning
and Zoning, residents, developers, business owners and the Community Development Committee
to undertake a rewrite of the City's landscape and street tree codes in order to clarify and refine their
provisions in light of Council's stated goals and desires of the community to protect and enhance the
visual qualities of the City.
Mr. Campbell seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion -Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes;
Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mr. McCash, yes.
Mr. McCash commented that another item on previous agendas for the Community Development
Committee has been working with adjacent townships on land use, greenspace, and other issues of
mutual interest. He proposed that the Community Development Committee initiate discussions with
the adjacent township areas on working together for the improvement of the overall area.
Following discussion, Mr. McCash moved that the Community Development Committee review
various ways to work with the townships regarding zoning, land use, and greenspace issues in areas
that are outside Dublin's corporate borders.
Mrs. Stillwell seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. Campbell, yes; Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes;
Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes.
Mayor Kranstuber, Ad Hoc Community Recreation Center Grand Opening Committee reported that
he and Mr. Campbell met with representatives from Public Information and Parks and Recreation
regarding details about the grand opening. The only pending matter is the timing of the Saturday
morning ribbon cutting. He and Mr. Campbell have suggested this beheld at 9 a.m. instead of noon.
Ms. Jordan commented that the current proposal is for a Friday evening preview party from 7:30
p.m, to 11 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday open houses from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Mayor Kranstuber stated that he will discuss the ribbon cutting time with staff after the meeting.
Ms. Jordan noted that Council does need to take action on a request for permission to allow alcohol
to be served at the Community Recreation Center preview party on Friday evening.
Mayor Kranstuber moved that Council waive the restriction dealing with consumption of alcohol on
public parkland for the purpose of having a cash bar at the Rec Center preview party.
Mr. Campbell seconded the motion.
Mrs. Boring and Mrs. Stillwell indicated that they are not supportive of serving alcohol at this City-
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sponsored event.
Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes; Ms. Boring, no;
Mrs. Stillwell, no; Mr. Campbell, yes; Mayor Kranstuber, yes.
Mayor Kranstuber moved to have the Community Development Committee review the three-mile
extraterritorial platting jurisdiction.
Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion - Mr. McCash, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Mrs. Stillwell, yes; Mr. Zawaly, yes;
Mayor Kranstuber, yes; Mr. Campbell, yes; Ms. Hide Pittaluga, yes.
Mr. McCash stated that he will contact the members of the Community Development Committee
regarding a meeting later this month.
It was the consensus of Council to delay the scheduled executive session on legal matters until the
July 1 Council meeting.
The meetin was adjourned at 11:08 p.m.
ayor -Presiding Officer
Jerk of Council