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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-12-17 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17,1985 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on December 17,1985,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hill called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. INVOCATION Councilman Eidson gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Baljo led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Staff Present: Others Present: Councilman Jimenez,Councilwoman Gardner,Councilwoman Taylor, Councilman Eidson,Councilman Baljo,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl, Mayor Hill City Manager Michael J.McNulty City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney David Alexander Deputy City Clerk Lori Clark Director of Public Safety Bill McDaniel Controller Keith Lewis Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer Director of Public Work Rich Broman Economic Development Specialist John Schoeph Superintendent of Community Services Jeff Bell Mr.Ray Hooker 565 W.16th Avenue Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.Keith Stachar 6301 E.Roundup Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.John Granillo,Jr. 400 W.23rd Avenue Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.Wendell J.Clarke 2385 S.Cactus Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.Gene Larson NRB Partnership 4250 E.Camelback Phoenix,AZ Ms Martha Hopkins 538 N.Goldfield Rd. Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Ms Winona Gyldenvand 1871 S.Meridian Apache Junction,AZ 85220 Mr.Howard Parks 3815 E.Elm St. Phoenix,AZ ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS.1 THROUGH 3 BE ACCEPTED AFTER MOVING ITEM NO.17 TO DIRECTLY AFTER "CITY MANAGER'S REPORT"ON THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Introduction of Distinguished Visitors and Guests Mayor Hill acknowledged State Representative Roy Hudson. AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Michael J.McNulty showed a video tape of the progress on the Library and the Prospector Park. APPOINTMENTS TO YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD) )Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE FOLLOWING PERSONS BE APPOINTED TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD: JASON HUTCHENS,TERRY LOPEZ,TONY LORENZO,RICK RUNDHAUG,SUSAN PITTMAN, CHRISSY SMITH,BECKY WINKLE,DAVID UMLAH,BRIAN HARRINGTON,ELIZABETH HENRY,STEVE ARNOLDUSSEN,SHERYL MARTINEZ AS STUDENT MEMBERS AND SOFIA GARGRAVE,SHERI GREVES,BETTY HELOWICZ,DENNIS HULTMAN,MERIBETH BAKER, NORMA LEBARIO AND DEANENE WEBER AS ADULT MEMBERS. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr.Gil Verley,requested that four-way stop signs be placed at the intersection of Idaho Road and Southern Avenue. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17,1985 PAGE 2 OF 16 PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.450,LOT SPLIT (With the Emergency Clause) )Director of Planning Chuck Newcomer briefed the Council on the proposed amendments to the original draft of Ordinance No.450. Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the public. Mr.Ray Hooker,565 W.16th Avenue, Apache Junction,real estate broker,addressed the Council in opposition to the ramifications of the proposed ordinance should i t be adopted. Apache Junction,real estate broker, split ordinance. Avenue,Apache Junction, Cactus,Apache Junction, Mr.Keith Stachar,6301 E.Roundup, spoke in opposition to the proposed lot Mr.John Granillo,Jr.,400 W.23rd expressed opposition to the proposed ordinance. Mr.Wendell J.Clarke,2385 S. requested that this proposed ordinance be denied. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone else who wished to speak on this issue.There being on one else wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.450,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.450,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, AMENDING ARTICLE III OF THE APACHE JUNCTION SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS BY SETTING FORTH STANDARDS,PROCEDURES,AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND SPLITS; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.450,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE POSTPONED FOR REVISION AND FURTHER CONSIDERATION UNTIL THE FIRST REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE, 1986. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. Councilman Baljo stated that this action would give pro and con parties a chance to further consider any proposed ordinance on this issue,as well as preventing the ordinance from being submitted with further revisions at the next meeting. Councilman Eidson explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission denied this ordinance,feeling that this would only cause problems for the seller or buyer,with very little benefit to the community. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17,1985 PAGE 3 OF 16 Councilwoman Taylor stated that a survey was done i n surrounding communities on lot split ordinances, revealing that cities that are entirely developed found i t necessary to have lot split regulations,but that cities that are not completely developed have discovered that this type of regulating would stop growth,and further stated that i t i s the duty of the Council to protect the community,but that "protectionism"i s worse than a disease. Councilman Jimenez expressed strong support for the study and work accomplished by the staff i n attempting to organize the community neighborhoods,and further stated that this ordinance would benefit our city. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl stated that this ordinance,i n it's revised form,i s basically requiring a survey of the property,and expressed approval of these proposed regulations. VOTE:I n Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Baljo, Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Jimenez, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.407, PZ-41-85,WIRTH )Mr.Newcomer stated that Mr.Richard Wirth,applicant for the rezoning,has submitted a letter requesting that this application be postponed. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.456,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 7,1986. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.453, AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) )Mr.Newcomer explained that this amendment changes the composition of the Subdivision Committee to include: the Planning Director,Director of Public Works,Director of Public Safety, Chief of the Fire Department,Building/Zoning Official,and the City Engineer. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak i n favor of or i n opposition to the proposed ordinance. Mr.Keith Stachar,6301 E.Roundup, Apache Junction,addressed the Council as a member of the Subdivision Committee,opposing the changes which exclude public members from the Committee. Mr.John Granillo,Jr.,also addressed the Council,objecting to the amendments to the Subdivision Regulations which would result i n the exclusion of public representation on the Committee. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone else who wished to address the Council on this amendment.There being no one else wishing to speak,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17,1985 PAGE 4 OF 16 Councilman Jimenez explained that the purpose of the Subdivision Committee is to provide technical review and this would not require public representation on the Committee,but that public input is welcome. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.453,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,Councilman Jimenez, Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilwoman Taylor The motion failed. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read the ordinance in its entirety: ORDINANCE NO.453,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,VOLUME II,LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 2 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS BY AMENDING SECTION 6.02 (1);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,THAT: SECTION I IN GENERAL The Apache Junction,Arizona,City Code i s hereby amended by amending Section 6.02 (1);to read as follows: SECTION 6.02 (1) 1.The Subdivision Committee is hereby established and shall consist of the following members or their duly authorized representatives: A.The Planning Director,who shall be Chairman B.The Director of Public Works,who shall be Vice Chairman C.The Director of Public Safety D.The Chief of the Fire Department E.The Building/Zoning Official F.The City Engineer SECTION I I REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance or any part of the code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed. SECTION III PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY I f any section,sub -section,sentence,phrase,clause or portion of this Ordinance or any part of the code adopted herein by reference i s for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction,such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THIS DAY OF ,1985. Norman S.Hill Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17,1985 PAGE 5 OF 16 ATTEST: Kathleen Connelly City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: David F.Alexander City Attorney Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.453,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. Councilman Baljo asked i f public are allowed to attend meetings held by this Committee. City Attorney David Alexander stated that these meetings are administrative acts and not public hearings,but i f the Council would wish to establish a policy of inviting the public,they may. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Jimenez,Councilman Baljo,Councilwoman Gardner Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Eidson The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.456, PZ-70-85,NRB PARTNERSHIP )Mr.Newcomer briefed the Council on the request for rezoning from Trailer Homesite by Planned Development to Multiple Family Residence by Planned Development of eight combined parcels of 33.51 acres,which has a general plan designation of medium/high residential opportunity,located on the west side of Idaho Road,just north of the Lost Dutchman Travel Trailer Park Annex.Mr.Newcomer further stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the application with stipulations. Mr.Gene Larson,representing NRB Parnership,4250 E.Camelback,Phoenix,explained that the proposed use is a multi -family housing complex,with a mixture of one and two-story buildings. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.456,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. follows: Councilman Baljo seconded the City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17,1985 PAGE 6 OF 16 ORDINANCE NO.456,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,•ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP,CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-70-85 FROM TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (TH/PD)TO MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (CR-5/PD);REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.456,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.462, PZ-67-85,PRATT AND ANDERSON )Mr.Newcomer stated that the applicant requested that this rezoning public hearing be postponed until January 7,1986. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.462,PZ-67-85,BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 7,1986. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Hill recessed the meeting. Mayor Hill reconvened the meeting. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.458,TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (With Emergency Clause)) Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the public. City Manager Michael J.McNulty briefed the Council on the installation of stop signs at various locations throughout the City. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.458,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17,1985 PAGE 7 OF 16 ORDINANCE NO.458,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, ESTABLISHING LOCATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.458,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS: ALSO ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS SOUTH ON CEDAR DRIVE AT 16TH AVENUE,AND NORTH ON CEDAR DRIVE AT 16TH AVENUE. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.459,OBSCENITY AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE,BY PROVIDING ZONING CLASSIFICATION IN WHICH ADULT ACTIVITIES MAY BE CONDUCTED (With the Emergency Clause) public. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the Councilman Eidson explained that the proposed motion was drafted by City Attorney Alexander at the request of the Council. City Attorney Alexander stated that proposed Ordinance No.459,declares those items of obscene materials a public nuisance,which are contained in the State of Arizona Criminal Law, and explained the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak on this item.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT SECTION 13.010 OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE FOR THE LOCATION OF BUSINESSES INVOLVING ADULT ACTIVITIES.SAID AMENDMENT SHALL ADDRESS THE ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS IN WHICH SUCH ADULT ACTIVITIES MAY BE CONDUCTED;SHALL DEFINE A MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM SCHOOLS,CHURCHES,AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS WHICH MUST BE MAINTAINED BY ADULT ACTIVITIES;AND SHALL PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS OR OTHER REGULATIONS REQUIRED TO REGULATE ADULT ACTIVITIES. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.460, COUNCIL SALARIES City Clerk Kathleen Connelly explained that at the request of the Council,two options are provided of the proposed ordinance,the first option would increase the salaries of the staggered terms of the Council to $200 at the time the terms expired,and the Mayor's salary would increase to $400 with the commencement of the new budget year,with the remaining members of the Council receiving the increase when the terms expire in 1989.Ms Connelly further explained that the second option would increase the salaries the same as the first option beginning with the budget year in 1989. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17,1985 PAGE 8 OF 16 Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak on this item.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.460,OPTION A,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.460,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 2 MAYOR AND COUNCIL,ARTICLE 2-1 COUNCIL,BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-8 SALARIES;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.460,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. Councilwoman Taylor stated that at present the Council receives a salary of $100 per month,minus taxes,and the Mayor receives $200 per month minus taxes,and the increase would help with the expenses of travel,etc. VOTE:I n Favor:Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Taylor, Councilwoman Gardner,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilman Jimenez,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl The motion carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.461,SANITARY PREMISES (With Emergency Clause) )City Manager McNulty stated that this proposed ordinance would help solve problems with sanitary premises, particularly with property located on slopes or higher ground,requiring the owner to remove manure that would be spread onto adjacent property with rainfall,or wind.Mr.McNulty proceeded to read the additional sections. Ms Martha Hopkins,538 N.Goldfield Rd.,Apache Junction,addressed the Council listing the various manure problems,and stating that this ordinance takes care of the majority of those. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone else who wished to speak on this ordinance.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.461,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17,1985 PAGE 9 OF 16 The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as follows: ORDINANCE NO.461,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE,CHAPTER 6 ANIMALS,BY RENUMBERING ARTICLE 6-7 KEEPING OF ANIMALS TO CONFORM AND BY ADDING SECTION 6-7-3(E); REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.461,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED. motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE,HUFF'S M.H.PARK public. )) Councilman Jimenez seconded the Mayor Hill opened the hearing to the Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the item.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MR.WILLIAM KEARIN AGENT FOR HUFF'S MOBILE HOME PARK,BE RECOMMENDED TO THE BINGO LICENSING AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR PERSON TRANSFER OF SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE GEORGE'S STEAK HOUSE ) )Mayor Hill called upon the applicant. Councilwoman Taylor stated that Mr.Jerry Burgess,applicant for the Person Transfer,had to leave for another appointment. Mayor Hill asked i f there was anyone who wished to speak on this item.There being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Hill closed the hearing to the public. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 6 LIQUOR LICENSE,SUBMITTED BY MR.JERRY E.BURGESS AGENT FOR GEORGE'S STEAK HOUSE,BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSE AND CONTROL. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17,1985 PAGE 10 OF 16 The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS SELECTION OF DATES FOR WORK SESSIONS) )Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 5,1986,AT 7:00 P.M.,FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY HALL COMPLEX; AND THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON JANUARY 23,1986,AT 4:00 P.M.,FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY CODE; AND THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD ON JANUARY 16,1986,AT 6:00 P.M.,FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING FUTURE GOALS FOR APACHE JUNCTION,ALL TO BE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. APPEAL OF ASSESSMENT,CHRISTENSEN (Postponed Item) )City Attorney David Alexander stated that the property owner felt that the city had taken out surveyor stakes and filled i n excavated areas when cleaning the property,and upon investigation,i t was concluded that the City did f i l l i n a septic tank but that the stakes were not taken out at that time. Ms Winona Gyldenvand,1871 S. Meridian,Apache Junction,stated that the survey stakes were missing after the City cleaned the property,and requested that the property be resurveyed by the City. Mr.McNulty recommended that the lien be cancelled and have the property resurveyed. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE APPEAL OF THE ASSESSMENT REQUESTED BY LOUIS CHRISTENSEN BE GRANTED AND A NEW SURVEY BE DONE ON THE PROPERTY. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION,PZ-7-79, (ORDINANCE NO.55) )Mr.Newcomer explained that this i s a request for extension for a planned development which was originally approved on September 3,1980,consisting of 100 unit apartment complex, located on the northwest corner of Scenic Street and Royal Palm Road. Mr.Newcomer further stated that four extensions have been previously granted on this project. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO SEPTEMBER 3,1986 FOR PZ-7-79,BE DENIED AND THAT THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY REVERT TO THE GR GENERAL RURAL ZONE. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17,1985 PAGE 11 OF 16 Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION,PZ-12-79, (ORDINANCE NO.56) )Mr.Newcomer explained that this i s a request for extension for a planned development,originally approved on September 3,1980,which consists of a 16 unit apartment complex on a 32,600 square foot parcel,located on the east side of Grand Avenue,approximately 250 feet south of Apache Trail.Mr.Newcomer stated that staff recommends granting the extension based on the fact that the developer has taken steps towards the completion of the project. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT THE REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION TO SEPTEMBER 3,1986,FOR PZ-12-79,BE GRANTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:I n Favor:Councilman Jimenez,Councilman Baljo,Councilwoman Taylor, Councilman Eidson,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner The motion carried. REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION,PZ-43-83, (ORDINANCE NO.232) )Mr.Newcomer explained that this request for time extension i s for a planned development originally approved on April 6,1984,for a 94 lot adult travel trailer resort subdivision on a 10 acre parcel,located at the southeast corner of San Marcos Drive and Broadway Avenue.Mr.Newcomer further stated that staff recommends that the extension be granted. Councilwoman Gardner MOVED THAT THE REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION TO APRIL 6,1986,FOR PZ-43-83,BE DENIED AND THAT THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY REVERT TO THE GR GENERAL RURAL ZONE. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. VOTE:I n Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Jimenez, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson The motion carried. REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION,PZ-52-83, (ORDINANCE NO.246) )Mr.Newcomer stated that this i s a request for extension for a planned development which was originally approval September 18,1984,as a 200 unit adult recreational vehicle development on a 15 acre parcel located on the north side of Windsong between Meridian Road and North Warner Drive. Councilwoman Taylor asked why staff recommends that the applicant proceed with a different zoning classification. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17,1985 PAGE 12 OF 16 Assistant.Planning/Drafting Technician Julie Reid explained that one of the property owners did not wish to continue with the present zoning classification,but wished a different zoning which has not been determined at this time. Councilman Jimenez MOVED THAT THE REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION TO SEPTEMBER 18,1986,FOR PZ-52-83, BE DENIED AND THAT THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY REVERT TO THE GR GENERAL RURAL ZONE. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION,PZ-1-84, (ORDINANCE NO.252)) )Mr.Newcomer explained that this is a request for an extension for a planned development which was originally approved on May 15,1984,for a 150 lot travel trailer resort on a 15 acre parcel,located at the intersection of San Marcos Drive and 12th Avenue. Mr.Newcomer stated that this is the Sunrise RV Resort Phase I I and is involved in foreclosure proceedings. Ms Reid explained that someone i s in the process of purchasing the property,and may wish to proceed with Phase I I of the project,but an extension would be necessary to do so. Mr.Howard Parks,3815 E.Elm St., Phoenix,representing the owners of the property which was to be Phase I I of Sunrise RV Resort,and due to financial difficulty,Phase I is in the process of being sold.Mr.Parks stated that they would approach the new owners after closing of escrow,regarding the purchase and development of Phase II. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT THE REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR PZ-1-84,BE GRANTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Baljo, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Jimenez The motion carried. REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION,PZ-17-84, (ORDINANCE NO.275)) )Mr.Newcomer stated that this is a request for an extension on a planned development which was originally approved on September 4,1984,and that staff recommends granting the extension. Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT THE REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR PZ-17-84,BE GRANTED. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilman Baljo,Councilwoman Taylor, Councilwoman Gardner,Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilman Jimenez REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17,1985 PAGE 13 OF 16 The motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.85-53, AB -85-14,MECSEY AND WRIGHT )Director of Public Work Rich Broman briefed the Council on the request for abandonment of Cedar Drive from Windsong Street to Concho Street,and the property owners desire the abandonment due to confusion on legal description supplied to the project engineer which has caused a discrepancy of about 20',which would necessitate the roadway being abandoned.Mr.Broman stated that the Development Coordinating Committee recommends approval of the abandonment with conditions. Vice Mayor Bakkedahl felt that this abandonment was not necessary. The engineer for the project addressed the Council with the problems caused by the incorrect legal description,explaining why the abandonment is necessary. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO.85-53,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING THAT CERTAIN FEDERALLY PATENTED EASEMENTS AND DEDICATED PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY ON CEDAR DRIVE BETWEEN WINDSONG AND CONCHO STREETS AS DESCRIBED IN STREET ABANDONMENT CASE AB -85-14,ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE AS ROADWAYS AND ARE HEREBY ABANDONED AND VACATED AS PRESENT OR FUTURE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED TO INCLUDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONDITIONS MADE BY THE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE. Councilwoman Taylor seconded the motion. VOTE:In Favor:Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Baljo,Councilman Eidson Opposed:Councilman Jimenez,Councilwoman Gardner, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl,Mayor Hill The motion failed. SELECTION OF "WELCOME TO APACHE JUNCTION"SIGN )Mr.Broman presented four choices for "Welcome to Apache Junction"signs,as selected from comparisons of signs in Mesa and Gilbert,and stated that there are about 15 potential locations for setting up signs which would cost $70 to $75 per sign,with a possible of $1500 with all 15 signs. Councilwoman Gardner suggested placing larger signs on the main arterials,and smaller signs on the smaller streets entering the city. Councilwoman Taylor MOVED THAT SAMPLE "D"BE PLACED AT U.S.HIGHWAY 60/STATE ROUTE 88,SUPERSTITION BOULEVARD,AND BROADWAY AVENUE. Councilwoman Gardner seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17,1985 PAGE 14 OF 16 ACTION ON U.S.60/S.R.88 SIGNING ) )Mr.Broman explained that existing signs at the intersection of U.S.60/S.R.88 are billboard type signs,and due to Council amending the Sign Code,the Department of Transportation may consider changing these to smaller signs,and with Council direction coordination will be performed with the Department of Transportation to determine i f the City's request can be accomodated. Councilman Eidson stated that the large signs are more visible and therefore more convenient. Councilman Baljo MOVED THAT THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BE REQUESTED TO REMOVE THE EXISTING BILLBOARD -TYPE SIGNS WHEREVER THEY WILL BE PLACED AND REPLACE THEM WITH APPROPRIATE SMALLER SIGNS AS TYPICALLY INSTALLED ALONG OTHER INTERSECTIONS. Councilman Jimenez seconded the motion. Councilwoman Gardner amended the motion THAT SIGNS BE PLACED MORE IN ADVANCE OF THE INTERSECTIONS. VOTE:I n Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Jimenez,Councilman Baljo, Mayor Hill Opposed:Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Eidson, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl The amendment to the motion carried. VOTE:(Original Motion) I n Favor:Councilwoman Gardner,Councilman Jimenez,Councilman Baljo, Vice Mayor Bakkedahl Opposed:Councilwoman Taylor,Councilman Eidson,Mayor Hill The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, JANUARY 6,1986 EXECUTIVE SESSION,WORK SESSION, JANUARY 7,1986 ) )Vice Mayor Bakkedahl MOVED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.ON JANUARY 6,1986,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS; AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND A WORK SESSION BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M.ON JANUARY 7,1986. Councilman Baljo seconded the motion. VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. INFORMATION AND REPORTS (COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS) None. REQUESTS OF COUNCIL Councilman Baljo requested that street abandonments i n relation to future development i n the City,be placed on the next Work Session agenda. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17,1985 PAGE 15 OF 16 ADJOURNMENT 10:19 p.m. Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at *Consent Agenda Items are as follows: *1.Acceptance of Regular Meeting Agenda *2.Acceptance of Minutes from the Special Meeting of November 12,1985 *3.Acceptance of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 3,1985 ACCEPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF JANUARY 1986,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. ATTEST: Norman S.Hill Mayor Kathleen Connelly City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17,1985 PAGE 16 OF 16