HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-08-05 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 5,1997
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on August 5,1997,at the Apache Junction City Council
Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Durbala gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember McClain led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman
Vice Mayor Surra
Councilmember Eck
Councilmember Urich
Councilmember Insalaco
Councilmember McClain
Councilmember Durbala
Staff Present:City Manager Curtis Shook
Asst.City Manager George Hoffman
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
Interim City Attorney William Farrell
Public Safety Director Robert Galloway
City Engineer Gordon Grandy
Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell
Public Works Director Doug Dobson
Development Service Director Larry Harmer
Others Present:Long Range Planner Kate Morris
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )
)Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE
CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED;AND THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES:PATROL OFFICERS JOE
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SHIKANY,JEFF ROBINSON AND CINDY ADAMS;ASSISTANT LIBRARY DIRECTOR SPENCER
PADEN;LONG RANGE PLANNER KATE MORRIS;DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR LARRY
HARMER;ASSOCIATE PLANNER RUDY ESQUIVIAS;CITY ENGINEER GORDON GRANDY;PUBLIC
WORKS EMPLOYEES FRANK SUBIA,JIM RUSK,PAUL BERNHARDT AND TIM VASQUEZ:AND
THAT THE BID FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES BE
AWARDED TO JIM LOEB OF INDEPENDENT RISK AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.
FOR ONGOING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 WITH THE OPTION OF SERVICES FOR
BIDDING OUR INSURANCE (NOT TO EXCEED $7,500)AND/OR ASSESSING OUR PROPERTY,
CASUALTY AND WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE (NOT TO EXCEED $3,000)AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NECESSARY CONTRACT;AND THAT THE BID FOR THE
CITY PAGE BE AWARDED TO THE APACHE JUNCTION NEWS FOR A TERM NOT TO EXCEED SIX
MONTHS FOR THE PRICES AS QUOTED,TO INCLUDE THE OPTIONS OF TWO AND FOUR
COLORS,AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THESE
SERVICES;AND THAT THE BID FOR PW 97-01 SIGN MATERIALS BE AWARDED TO 3M FOR
VINYL SHEETING IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,943.34,ZUMAR INDUSTRIES FOR ALUMINUM
BLANKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,525.60;PW 97-02 TIRES BE AWARDED TO CHARLIE CASE
FOR TUBELESS SUPER TRACTION DUPLEX IN THE AMOUNT OF $899.20,JAMES TIRE FOR
STEERING TIRES AND DRIVE TIRES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.32,WESTERN TIRE
CENTERS FOR DRIVE TIRES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,190.10,PURCELL'S WESTERN STATES
TIRES FOR DRIVE TIRES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,926.84,REDBURN TIRE COMPANY FOR
HARD ROCK LOADER TIRES IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,308.52 AND DIRECTIONAL TIRES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,413.00;PW 97-03 FUEL BE AWARDED TO PHOENIX FUEL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$.75 PER GALLON FOR DIESEL AND $.765 PER GALLON FOR UNLEADED;PW 97-04 WASHED
CHIPS BE AWARDED TO MESA MATERIALS FOR 3/8" WASHED CHIPS AT $11.45 PER TON;PW
97-05 PAVING MATERIALS BE AWARDED TO MESA MATERIALS FOR $23.88 PER TON FOR
3/8" AC,$23.29 PER TON FOR 3/4" AC,$29.68 PER TON FOR COLD MIX;PW-97-6 SAND
AND AGGREGATES BE AWARDED TO MESA MATERIALS FOR SPEC ABC IN THE AMOUNT OF
$7.78 PER TON;PW 97-07 CHIP SEAL OILS BE AWARDED TO KOCH MATERIALS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $.73 PER GALLON;PW 97-09 STRIPING MATERIALS BE AWARDED TO MORTON
INTERNATIONAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,551.00 FOR WHITE WATERBORNE TRAFFIC LINE
PAINT,$7,299.60 FOR YELLOW WATERBORNE TRAFFIC LINE PAINT,AND $1,950.00 FOR
GLASS REFLECTING BEADS;PW 97-10 CRACK SEAL MATERIALS BE AWARDED TO BREWER
COTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $.2203 PER POUND:THAT THE BID FOR PW 97-03 FUEL FROM
SUPREME OIL COMPANY BE REJECTED DUE TO THE EXCLUSION OF TAXES WHICH WAS A
REQUIREMENT OF THE BID PACKET;AND THAT THE BID FOR PW 97-08 GRANITE FOR
P.D.Q.ROC AND SAN BE REJECTED BECAUSE THEIR QUOTES WERE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER
THAN EXPECTED;AND THAT THE HUMAN SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98
BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACTS AND IN THE
FOLLOWING AMOUNTS:APACHE JUNCTION REACH OUT,INC.,(FOOD BANK)$12,000:BOYS
AND GIRLS CLUB OF APACHE JUNCTION $2,500:COMMUNITY ACTION HUMAN RESOURCES
AGENCY,$12,000;MESA SENIOR CENTERS FOR THE APACHE JUNCTION SENIOR CENTER
$17,000;ST.GEORGE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY (VINCENTIANS PROGRAM)$10,000;
SALVATION ARMY $4,000:SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER $19,000;FOR
A TOTAL OF $76,500;AND THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE SERVICE
CONTRACTS;AND THAT RESOLUTION NO.97-25,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,DECLARING AS A PUBLIC RECORD
AND ADOPTING THOSE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND ENTITLED,
"THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98" AND "THE COMPENSATION
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SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98'AS AMENDED BY HANDOUT;AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY;BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Mrs.Mary Warga,2905 W.Foothill St.,addressed the council to thank the
Planning and Zoning Commission for rejecting the application of Allied Waste
pending the findings of an independent consultant.She urged council approval
of the consultant request.
Mr.Scott Warga,2905 W.Foothill St.,addressed the council to reiterate what
his wife had stated.He then gave a brief history on the landfill and some of
the complaints against it.He urged for an open meeting between the council,
commission,staff and the public regarding the future of the landfill.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1001/PROPOSED
RESOLUTION NO.97-21/DELAWARE AND
SOUTHERN PARTNERSHIP
)Long Range Planner Kate Morris
briefed the council on this item.This item was continued at the July 15
meeting,and since that time they have had two additional revisions to the
site plan.She discussed the original preliminary plat shown to the Planning
and Zoning Commission,the first revision shown to council on July 15,the
next revision given to them since the council meeting with suggestions by
staff,and then the final revision taking into account comments from
engineering concerning drainage as it flows from Renaissance Point.The
Planning and Zoning Commission,on the original plat,had recommended standard
streetside setbacks,the reorganization of the open space to a larger tot lot-
centered area more or less in the middle of the development,a minimum lot
area of 5500 sq.ft.and a minimum lot width of 50'.The final revision before
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the council shows a centered park area and no lots smaller than those
recommended by the commission.
Development Services Director Larry
Harmer stated there is a typographical error in Resolution No.97-21.In the
draft stipulation number two,the front setbacks,should be 18'instead of
10'.
Mayor Coleman stated that was on
page two of three and should be noted in the motion.There being no questions
of Kate,he asked the applicant to address the council.
Mr.Jason Morris,3200 North
Central,Phoenix,addressed the council.He gave a brief overview of the
zoning constraints they have dealt with on this site.He added the small
parcel being zoned for commercial use will allow for the city to expand the
area for medical support or medical office use.He stated the site is in
conformance with the general plan and the development patterns.They have
increased the open space that is not within the retention area.The homes
will have tile roofs,bay windows,vaulted ceilings,enclosed two car garages,
covered patios,tiled entries and stucco exterior.The community will have a
homeowners association to maintain each home and the open space.The
perimeter landscaping includes a walking trail system leading to the
centralized open space.He stated this development will provide housing
opportunities for young families,retirement couples and housing to grow for
the city.
Councilmember McClain stated at the
July 15 meeting he was asked to bring back the original plat seen by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and make the adjustments to meet the standards
requested by the commission,and that is not what she is seeing.
Mr.Jason Morris stated it was
agreed at that meeting that due to the stipulations place upon them by the
commission that this was the plan they would submit.They met with staff
since the last council meeting and discussed what they should be coming back
with today.Those stipulations placed on them at the commission level
dictated what could be brought back today.The original plan did not have any
centralized open space,so changes in the street and lot layout were required.
Councilmember McClain stated the
commission recommended some lots be lost from the original plan to allow for
more open space;there is now the open space where it was recommended but no
lots have been lost.There was an interesting flow to it and some larger lots
which are now gone.They wanted to see fewer lots so that what was left could
be expanded.The other subdivision the commission saw that night they
required to have a 55'width,she thought they were being generous with this
development when they only required a 50'width.They did not want to see the
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larger lots eliminated,but that appears to be what has happened.It now has
straight streets with no flow to it.
Mr.Jason Morris stated there has
been a total redesign since that stage,but it was based upon the stipulations
put upon them by the commission.They lost 3 lots since the original plan.
Councilmember McClain stated they
have lost one lot.She added this plan is so different she does not think
they should do anything with it as it has not gone back to the commission.It
was originally supposed to go back to the commission until he stated he would
bring in the original plan and try to accomplish what the commission had
recommended.She stated what they said has not been accomplished.
Mr.Jason Morris stated they spoke
with some of the commission members at the last council meeting with the
council recommending sending it back to the commission.It was brought back a
second time that night for two reasons:it was indicated the developer may not
come back before the commission or council at all with this plan:and after
speaking to at least one commissioner during the break it was learned they
were not interested in seeing this plan again,they were merely making the
council aware that the plan they reviewed had some changes in it and was a
significantly different streetscape.
Councilmember McClain stated the
commission members are here and she is sure they would like to speak.
Mayor Coleman stated they can hear
from them during the public hearing.There were no further questions of the
applicant and he opened the public hearing on the item.
Mr.Galad Elflandsson,524 W.22nd
Avenue,a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission,addressed the council.
He stated this is the first time he has seen this plan and in many respects he
agrees with Councilmember McClain.It now has the central area but has
eliminated a lot of the larger -sized lots,making it very straight with the
lots looking much the same.It is not what they had in mind.He believes the
commission was looking for something a little more imaginative and instead
they got "a letter of the law"as far as the general recommendations were
concerned.
Mayor Coleman stated it might be "a
letter of the law" but their recommendations were fairly specific.
Mr.Galad Elflandsson stated that
was true,but they were speaking in the spirit of the planned development,
which is what is at issue now.It would be easy to meet their stated
requirements,but they did not want the larger lots changed as this is what
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made the development interesting.They did not want those lots sacrificed to
make the open space in the center of the development and have the lot sizes
the same throughout the development.
Mayor Coleman closed the public
hearing with no further comment from the public.He reopened the discussion
for the council.
Councilmember Urich asked how many
editions of the plat there had been.
Long Range Planner Kate Morris
stated this is probably the eighth preliminary plat they have seen as staff.
The first plat originally had 112-115 lots,which was before anything was even
scheduled.
Councilmember Eck asked if they had
fulfilled the requirements that the commission had asked for insofar as
footage.
Long Range Planner Kate Morris
stated this revision meets the square footage and minimum lot width
recommendations.
Councilmember Durbala stated on the
previous council mobile home developments were complaining that the council
was trying to keep a certain class of people out of the community by making
the lots bigger.He believes this will create the same opinion by requiring
these larger lots.He prefers not to keep those people out of the community.
He added in regards to smaller lots,they required Meridian Manor,a
manufactured home subdivision,to maintain a minimum of 5500 sq.ft for each
lot.He just wanted to comment on the smaller lots continually coming up.
Vice Mayor Surra stated it appears
the problem is not with the developers bringing changes in plans to the
council,but that we send out mixed messages about what we want.She would be
confused to draw a plan of what the city wants,as it has never been said
twice in a row the same,especially with this project.It is tough to meet
inarticulated requests,and until we get things that are a little more
specific,she feels they have really tried to work with staff to give us what
both the commission and the council have requested.She cannot see going back
to the drawing board another time.
Mayor Coleman closed the discussion
and called for a motion.
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Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1001 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Durbala SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
Ordinance No.1001 by title only.
Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1001,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED.
MOTION.
they amend the one item.
the resolution.
was supposed to have 96 lots.
supposed to be 18'from the front setback.
supposed to be changed to 96 lots.
that this revision was changed to 96 lots.
Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE
Mayor Coleman asked if this is where
Vice Mayor Surra stated that was in
Councilmember Insalaco asked if this
Councilmember Durbala stated it was
Councilmember McClain stated it was
There was general council comment
Vice Mayor Surra changed to her
motion to read she MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO.1001,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,
BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:THE NUMBER OF LOTS IN
THIS ORDINANCE BE NUMBERED 96.
Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:6-1 (Councilmember McClain voted in opposition.)
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The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.97-21,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,APPROVING PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT,CASE NO.
SD -97-05,BY DELAWARE AND SOUTHERN PARTNERSHIP,PHOENIX,ARIZONA,BE APPROVED
WITH THE AMENDMENT ON PAGE 2 OF THE RESOLUTION,NUMBER 2,TO READ NOT 10 BUT
18.
Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:6-1 (Councilmember McClain voted in opposition.)
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.986/PROPOSED
RESOLUTION NO.97-26/STEFFEY/LAWTHER
MCRAE
)Development Services Director
Larry Harmer briefed the council on this item.He stated this site has gone
through more developers and builders than the last has gone through site
plans,and i t happened again last week.The new developer,Stardust
Development,has approached staff and would like to do the package from
scratch.They wish to go back through the Planning and Zoning Commission for
review.They plan to have the commission review their plan in September and
be before council in October.As they will have to readvertise this plan,i t
is not provident to continue this and be date specific.
Mayor Coleman opened the public
hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the
ipublic hearing and reopened the item to discussion by the council.There
being no additional discussion,he called for a motion.
Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.986,PZ-4-96,REZONING REQUEST BY STEFFEY/LAWTHER/MCRAE
FOR A PROPOSED 45 -ACRE SUBDIVISION TO BE NAMED "IRONWOOD ESTATES"BE CONTINUED
TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 2,1997.
Vice Mayor Surra stated she wanted
to amend that and MOVED TO LEAVE OUT THE DATE AND ASK THAT IT GO THROUGH THE
PROCESS AGAIN AND THEN GET A DATE LATER.
Councilmember McClain SECONDED THE
MOTION.
Councilmember Urich stated she
accepted the amendment.
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City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated
if the councilmember who made the motion is in agreement with the motion,a
separate vote is not needed.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Surra asked whether the
resolution had to be continued if the ordinance had already been continued.
She was told they did not have to do the resolution.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1003/PROPOSED
RESOLUTION NO.97-27/QUAIL HOLLOW
SUBDIVISION
)Long Range Planner Kate Morris
briefed the council on this item.She stated this is a request for a zoning
change on the 5 acre property and approval of a preliminary plat.It is
located on South Idaho north of 16th Avenue,with the main cul-de-sac being
along the 14th Avenue alignment.The current zoning is for 20,000 sq.ft.
lots,the requested zoning is for a hard zoning of 11,000 sq.ft.minimum lot
size.It is for a 14 lot subdivision with lot sizes ranging from a little
over 11,000 sq.ft.to just over 14,000 sq.ft.There were some safety concerns
on the original plan as the 14th Avenue alignment does not line up on the
centerline across Idaho.They have changed it to a curving road and
reconfigured the lot sizes there,with the largest lots being just under
14,000 sq.ft.There has been some concern over whether this development will
be walled in to begin with.The applicant stated it will not be walled in to
begin with;they are proposing the front,decorative monument -type features
with landscaping and a privacy fence only along Idaho and the back of the
retention area for the first two lots fronting on Idaho.The remainder of the
lots will be left for the individual owners to fence as they see fit.Another
concern was the property is over 200'from a sewer main,therefore it could
not be required to be hooked up to the sewer district.The applicant is
working with the Department of Environmental Quality for approval for
individual septic tanks on this site.That approval is not complete at this
point.However,upon speaking with them last week there were no indications
that they had an overwhelming concern.It will have to be finalized between
preliminary and final plat.They have received two protest petitions on this
development;one was valid.The property owner does not own enough property
to constitute 20% of the ownership in the area and therefore does not affect
the votes required for passage.The second petition was received after the
deadline and is invalid as such.The combined percentages of the two
petitions would not have met the 20% requirement.The applicant is aware the
council may want to put the plat back through the commission due to the
alignment of 14th Avenue being changed,but they would like the zoning
considered.
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Councilmember Durbala asked how
small a certain lot was.
Long Range Planner Kate Morris
stated the lots are reduced on the cul-de-sac and enlarged on the frontage
lots.
Councilmember Durbala asked how much
larger the entrance lot will be.
Long Range Planner Kate Morris
stated the lots are larger square footage -wise through the rectangular areas
and the arced lots in the cul-de-sac are slightly smaller.They are all
larger than the 11,000 sq.ft.minimum.
Councilmember Durbala stated this
was just for the realignment of the street.
Long Range Planner Kate Morris
stated that was correct.It was directed at safety concerns,wherein cars
making left turns across the street from each other could run into each other.
This change realigns 14th Avenue directly across from each other as in any
intersection.
engineer if he has any problems with it.
he had no problem with it.
his recommendation.
it was.
Councilmember Durbala asked the city
City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated
Mayor Coleman asked if this had been
City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated
Councilmember Eck asked if they had
a copy of the corner section for the area to see how the other lots size up.
Long Range Planner Kate Morris
stated she does not have it on the overhead but she could walk them through it
on the aerial.
Councilmember Eck stated he was
curious as to the size of the lots north of the development.
Long Range Planner Kate Morris
stated the lots north are about an acre in size,the lot south is close to 2
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acres in size,and the cul-de-sac area has lots close to 3/4 of an acre.This
comes out to be approximately 1/4 of an acre.
Ms Carol Chamberlain,2145 E.
Quince,Mesa,who represented the applicants,addressed the council.She
stated they have formed a homeowners association,they are going to have
minimum house sizes of 1250 sq.ft.for single level and 1800 sq.ft.for multi-
level homes.They will have a wall for noise buffering at the entry.The
individual owners will decide if they want to have fenced lots or not,and
they will all be individually brokered.The owners will choose their own
house plans and elevations.They are trying to make this into a model
subdivision for all the other 5-10 acre parcels in the city,showing that
there can be some diversity.The smallest lot is 11,074 sq.ft.and the
largest is 13,120 sq.ft.
Vice Mayor Surra stated she knew it
was not mandatory for these lots to become part of the sewer district,but it
seemed to her it would add extra cost down the line for the owners to become
part of it later.She asked why they had decided not to attempt to go into
the sewer line.
Ms Carol Chamberlain stated they are
over 333'from the lines and the district has no immediate plans to bring the
line up Idaho in the near future.There is nothing in the immediate area
where they plan on bringing it up there and facilitating the other homes.
They will make all the homeowners aware that at some future date the sewer
will be available for hook-up.
Mayor Coleman opened the public
hearing on the item.
Mr.Daniel Burke,1521 S Idaho,
addressed the council.He asked where the water runoff was going to be.
There have already been two washes that have been filled in.
Mayor Coleman asked the city
engineer to address the question.
City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated
the retention basins are on Idaho Road and the cul-de-sac will drain to the
west.
Mr.Daniel Burke stated part of it
is draining on his property right now.When they cleared the land they filled
in the two washes.
City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated
they have to finish grading the development layout.
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Mr.Daniel Burke asked how they were
going to do it.He asked if they were going to wall i t in and direct it onto
his property,as he is on the corner.
City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated
they would go according to the drawing.
Mr.Daniel Burke commented about the
storm drain when State Route 88 was put in.
City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated
when Idaho Road was built it was elevated,it blocked off the channel and
drainage so they put catch basins and an underground storm drain system in to
get the runoff,which is down by his property.
Mr.Daniel Burke stated there is
another one at the end that comes through his property and comes out on 16th
Avenue.That one has now been filled in,which is by the cul-de-sac.
City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated
the existing washes on the property drain down towards this corner,but when
they build up their new road,and put a slope from the one end out to the
other,it will block any of this water coming down here and into this street
and come to their retention basins.The other blocks will still continue to
drain down towards you as they always have been,but the water above that
point will not get to you.
Mr.Daniel Burke stated it did not
run on his property to begin with,i t ran off to the side.They have now
filled that wash,and the water now runs on his property.He is also getting
some water from the storm drains on Idaho.
City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated
he was on the property last week,and the wash Mr.Burke is talking about did
not appear to be blocked.
Mr.Daniel Burke stated i t had been
a 4'deep wash and it is now filled in.
City Engineer Gordon Grandy asked
the applicant if they had done any grading over the last week.
The applicant stated they had not.
City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated
until the construction of the street actually happens,Mr.Burke will continue
to get the water coming down through Idaho.
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Mr.Burke stated he did not mind the
water going into the storm drains,he minds the water coming onto his property
from where the lots are located.He stated if the developer puts a wall up
across there,he would not have anything to worry about.
City Engineer Gordon Grandy had no
comment.
to be aware of the problem.
drainage issue had been resolved.
engineer if the issue had been resolved.
Mr.Burke stated he just wanted them
Mayor Coleman stated it appeared the
Councilmember Durbala asked the city
City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated
they have not,but they are still in the preliminary stages.He has not seen
any of the design plans,the drainage report has not been finalized and the
grading plans for the subdivision have not been reviewed.All of that happens
between the preliminary plat and final plat.He stated the final plat will
not be sent to council until he is satisfied with the grading.
Mr.Gene Wilson,1357 S.Idaho Rd.,
addressed the council.His property abuts the northeast corner of the
development.The wash Mr.Burke was talking about goes across his property,
over church property,through the development and onto Mr.Burke's property.
If the drainage will allow the water to be carried away by the center street,
he has no problem with the development.He is also concerned abouth the size
of the homes.He would like to see the area continue to have larger homes
built,but not necessarily larger lots.He stated homes of 1250 sq.ft.are
not in the interest of the larger and more expensive homes already in the
area.He would like to have a minimum square footage of 1700 for a single
level home.
Ms Helen Shalee,who lives in a
house directly north of the proposed subdivision,addressed the council.She
is concerned about the water flow on the 3 lots north of the subdivision.She
stated the lots south of the subdivision appear to have been taken care of,
but there has not been anything mentioned about the ones north of the
subdivision.
City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated
he has requested drainage easements to be established on the property lines as
the washes may not hit exactly on the property lines.They will be located at
various locations to take care of the water coming from the north.The water
should flow down whatever walls are erected.There will have to be weep holes
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to allow the water to transfer down to the street.The water should then go
to the retention basin.If a major storm exceeds the retention basin,the
lower outlet is by the drain that the Arizona Department of Transportation put
in which will take the excess water down the street and south of town.
Ms Helen Shalee thanked him and
added it looked like he had been planning it.She commented they enjoy the
desert wildlife,and requested everyone who builds walls to leave holes in the
bottom for the rabbits,quail and roadrunners to get through for everyone to
enjoy.
Mayor Coleman closed the public
hearing and reopened the item to discussion by the council.
Councilmember Eck stated he is
concerned with Mr.Burke's drainage problems.He asked if the city could
guarantee there would not be a drainage problem once this subdivision is
developed.
City Engineer Gordon Grandy stated
they can only make assumptions on a certain designed storm:they cannot the
predict the future.He cannot assure anyone that they will always be
protected from the rain.He stated he will make sure this development
complies with the city's regulations on storm drainage control.
City Manager Curtis Shook stated the
city could not make any guarantees on something like a hundred year storm.In
general,the final plat drainage will satisfy all engineering requirements.
Improvements will be made that will mitigate any concerns.
Councilmember Eck stated most of the
homes in the area are bigger homes.He asked if they could require a minimum
lot size for the homes.
Development Services Director Larry
Harmer suggested asking the applicant to see if they have any concerns over
adjusting the minimum size.Under the rezoning portion of the request,he
believes council would be able to request a minimum square footage of the
homes.
Interim City Attorney William
Farrell stated he would have a problem unless there was a specific reference
to lot coverage.There should be a reference as to the minimum amount of lot
coverage,but going beyond that is something the city code would not normally
provide.
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Long Range Planner Kate Morris
stated they have a maximum percentage of lot coverage,but there is no
minimum.
Interim City Attorney William
Farrell stated in order to guarantee that it would be a zoning violation,the
code would have to be amended to provide a minimium.
Councilmember Insalaco stated he
believed this would come later.
Mayor Coleman stated the house sizes
would come now.
Long Range Planner Kate Morris
stated this is a hard zoning,so it is rezoning and the preliminary plat.If
there is any discussion,it must be done now.
City Manager Curtis Shook stated the
basic difference between the planned development and the hard zoning is that
the city has more control over the design standards.
Vice Mayor Surra stated she is not
sure the city has much control over design as there have not been very many
different designs coming through.She does not believe in restricting the
size of the home going onto these lots.The smaller homes put in with the
larger homes prevents the area from looking like a "cookie cutter".
Ms Carol Chamberlain stated she has
heard the comments about the large homes in the area,and she reminded council
there are very few homes in the area east of the subdivision.Directly west
of the subdivision are approximately 7,000 sq.ft.lots with homes ranging from
900 sq.ft.to 1200 sq.ft.,of which there are hundreds.
see this subdivision.
and called for a motion.
Ms.McClain stated she was happy to
Mayor Coleman closed the discussion
Councilmember Insalaco MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1003 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember McClain SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
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The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
Ordinance No.1003 by title only.
Councilmember Insalaco MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1003,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilmember McClain SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:6-1 (Councilmember Eck voted in opposition.)
The motion carried.
Councilmember Insalaco MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.97-27,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,APPROVING PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT,CASE NO.
SD -97-08,QUAIL HOLLOW,BY ALFRED BELLUCCI,NOVATO,CALIFORNIA,BE APPROVED.
Councilmember McClain SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:6-1 (Councilmember Eck voted in opposition.)
The motion carried.
Mayor Coleman recessed the meeting
for ten minutes.
Mayor Coleman reconvened the
meeting.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.97-20/ RENAISSANCE
PARK SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT
)Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
briefed the council on the item.The property is approximately 38 acres in
size with approximately 140 homes proposed.It is located on West Broadway
Avenue west of the San Marcos alignment.He briefed them on the history of
the project.On the original preliminary plat dated in April the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended denial as they did not believe it met the intent
of the planned development regulations or the way the zoning was approved.
When the council saw the plat in July,they wanted larger lots and voted to
postpone the case until the developer could show the complete package.There
had been concern over usable open space at that time,also.This is the
revised plan,keeping the same street layout but changing the lot sizes.The
larger lots have decreased in size and the smaller lots have increased in
size.The lot sizes are more uniform,and they average approximately 7100
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sq.ft.This plan shows 139 lots.He stated they have not received an
illustration on how the open space will work,however,they are committing to
working with the parks and recreation department to meet the stipulations
recommended for landscaping and amenities.All the comments and stipulations
recommended by staff have been added to the resolution,and they recommend a
further stipulation of the deletion of Lot 127 to be used for additional open
space.It should enhance the more centralized usable open space and provide
for a larger park area.Mr.Ross had committed to front landscaping packages
and optional fireplaces,council may want to stipulate those in addition to
the stipulation for Lot 127.
Mayor Coleman opened the item to
discussion by the council.There being no discussion,he asked the applicant
to address the council.
Mr.Tim Maskolic,10201 S.51st
Street,Phoenix,addressed the council on behalf of Canterbury Communities.
He stated the council has been consistent on what they have wanted all along,
it has been recognized and he apologized for taking so long.He commented on
the changes,which include wider lots to a minimum of 55',larger lot sizes to
a minimum of 5900 sq.ft.,a centralized usable open space,and the deletion of
Lot 127 for more usable open space.In addition,they are going to have 23
play stations,with some active amenities as suggested.He believes they have
created a pleasing streetscape with curvalinear streets,short streets and a
lot of cul-de-sacs.Their landscaping plan will meet or exceed the city
requirements.The on -site and off -site drainage issues have been resolved.
They have also committed to architectural designs and standards higher than
the ones previously built by their company.He requested they approve the
plat.
Vice Mayor Surra asked if there were
any pictures showing proposed elevations enhancing their other designs.
Mr.Tim Maskolic stated they are
working on those right now.They are working on elevations,floor plans,
color schemes,and tile colors:they are not finished yet but they will have
it.
Councilmember McClain asked if they
would be given the opportunity to approve the designs.
Development Services Director Larry
Harmer stated they saw sketches with the original preliminary plat which were
from Renaissance Point.Nothing has been submitted with this subdivision.He
referred them to the city attorney on whether they could add a stipulation to
the preliminary plat for council to see the elevations before or with the
final plat.
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Vice Mayor Surra stated they were
interested in having approval of the designs no matter what stage it is in.
Development Services Director Larry
Harmer stated that is what he is suggesting.He asked how it would have to be
worded to be part of the original rezoning.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated this is planned development zoning and the final plat should include
the elevations.The council would have a chance to have approval then.
City Manager Curtis Shook suggested
that it be a stipulation so the applicant would be aware of the expectation.
Interim City Attorney William
Farrell concurred with the city manager.
Mayor Coleman opened the public
hearing on the item.
Mrs.Midge Conway,902 S.Ocotillo,
addressed the council.She recalled that long ago they used to see the
elevations and planned developments long before a zoning change was sought.
Now the council waits to the end.She suggested doing something about that in
the future.She added that unless a homeowners association is managed by a
management company,they have very little power.
Mayor Coleman closed the public
hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.There being no further
discussion,he called for a motion.
Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.97-20,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT,CASE NO.97-06,FOR
RENAISSANCE PARK SUBDIVISION,BY CANTERBURY COMMUNITIES,INC.,BE APPROVED
WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:THAT LOT NUMBER 127 BE DELETED AND USED FOR
OPEN SPACE;THE PROPERTY HAS THE VALUE OF A SUBDIVISION PLAY STATION 23;THERE
BE A HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MAINTAINING OPEN SPACE STANDARDS;AND THAT THE
FINAL FLOOR PLANS OF ELEVATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED AS PART OF THE FINAL PLAT
SUBMITTED FOR COUNCIL REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION.
Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.1002/LOST
DUTCHMAN RV PARK
)Long Range Planner Kate Morris
briefed the council on the item.This item is for the rezoning of a 1.8 acre
property adjacent to the Lost Dutchman RV Park from GR to TH.This will allow
the main entrance to the Lost Dutchman RV Park to be redesigned so that
traffic back-ups will not overflow onto Plaza Drive.They are proposing
additional recreational opportunities for the residents.The stipulations of
Ordinance No.1002 include that this property be combined with the RV park;
the development of the property essentially follow the plan as sketched out;
and that the Uniform Building Code and other city standards be met.She added
the park manager is in attendance.
Mr.Russell Powell,400 N.Plaza
Dr.,the park manager,addressed the council.The purposes for the rezoning
are to change the front entrance and to alleviate the traffic problem when the
units are entering the park.
Councilmember Durbala stated the
drawing looked very nice and he hoped they would be able to do all that the
drawing detailed.
Mayor Coleman opened the public
hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the
public hearing and reopened the item to further council discussion.
Vice Mayor Surra asked if the
conceptual drawing is considered the site plan,which is mentioned in the
ordinance.
Long Range Planner Kate Morris
stated the drawing is considered the site plan.
Vice Mayor Surra stated since this
shows no residences,she asked if this meant no or some residences could be
placed in there.
Long Range Planner Kate Morris
stated no residences could be placed in there.They would have to come back
and do an amendment in order to put any residences in there.
Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1002 BE READ BY THE CITY CLERK AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE
MOTION.
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VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read
Ordinance No.1002 by title only.
Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1002,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilmember McClain SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.97-28,SUNRISE
CANYON FINAL PLAT
)Development Services Director
Larry Harmer briefed the council on this item.This is located at the
northeast corner of Southern and Ironwood.The current zoning maintains a
significant commercial lot on the corner itself,a future church site,with
the remainder zoned planned development residential.The preliminary plat was
approved with lot sizes ranging from 45'widths to 65'widths and a total lot
count of 563 in February.The final plat has had minor modifications in the
breakdown of lots.Previously,half of the lots were in the 45'-50'width.
Those small lots are now down to 20% of the total lots.Those lots 50'-60'
wide are now 50% of the total,and the 60'plus lots are now 30% of the total.
The total number of lots is now 556 lots.They have also added a future well
site for Arizona Water in the plat.This will be the first final plat passed
by resolution instead of just a motion.This will give the final plat
permanent record status,which will make it easier to maintain and track.In
regards to passing this tonight,the letter of assured water supply from the
Department of Water Resources had to be received prior to council action.
Insofar as it has not yet been received,there will have to be a continuance
on this item.They tried to get all the signatures on time,but the
department head was not available and was unable to sign it today.He
recommended continuing the item to September 2,1997.He stated the applicant
is present to discuss it with them.
Mr.Rick Jellies,15948 E.
Ponderosa,Fountain Hills,addressed the council.He stated the plat meets
the stipulations requested and addressed comments heard but not put into
stipulations.He stated they will be meeting the parks and recreations
recommendations on play stations.They are focusing on ramadas,volleyball
and basketball courts,horseshoe pits,barbecue and seating areas.It will be
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spread through the development.He stated if a special session is scheduled
during the next few weeks that they be included on the agenda.
Mayor Coleman opened the public
hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,he closed the
public hearing and reopened the item to council discussion.
Councilmember Eck wanted it
clarified that they could not vote on this until the water supply assurance
was on file.
Development Services Director Larry
Harmer stated they are required to have it in hand at final plat approval by
state law.He suggested continuing this to the next available meeting.He
added there would not be any additional advertising required on this case.
Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT THE
FINAL PLAT FOR CASE NO.SD -96-06,SUNRISE CANYON,BY DIAMOND KEY HOMES,BE
POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2,1997.
Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS.
REAPPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS FOR SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS
COMMUNITY FACILTIES DISTRICT NO.1 )
)Interim City Attorney William
Farrell briefed the council on this item.These two people were already
appointed earlier,however,due to the negotiations going on between Allstate,
the sewer district and the city,they elected not to accept the oath of office
in the ten day period following their appointment as required by state law.
The agreement is close and they have now indicated they would take the oath,
and he is requesting they be reappointed.
Mayor Coleman opened the item to
council discussion.Hearing none,he called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT MICHAEL
MCNULTY AND PAUL PERKINS BE APPOINTED TO THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON JULY 7,
1998.
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Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF CORRECTION TO CROSSROADS
REVITALIZATION/REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
)Long Range Planner Kate Morris
briefed the council on this item.She stated it had been discussed at the
work session the previous evening.She added there have been some scriveners
errors that need to be clarified.On Page 17 in Paragraph A,entitled
Limitations on Period For Collection and Allocation of Tax Increment Revenues,
in the second sentence from the bottom,the correction should read "the 1995
assessment and tax roll".Paragraph B,Allocation and Application of Tax
Increment Revenues,the fourth sentence from the bottom,the year "1995"
should be inserted preceding "assessment".This would improve the
defensibility and the exact valuation of properties.
Mayor Coleman opened the item to
council discussion.There being no discussion,he called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE
FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS BE MADE TO THE CROSSROADS REVITALIZATION/REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN:THAT "1995"BE ADDED BEFORE "ASSESSMENT AND TAX
ROLL"IN SECTION 6,SUBPARAGRAPH B,ENTITLED ALLOCATION AND APPLICATION OF TAX
INCREMENT REVENUES;AND THAT "ASSESSMENT AND TAX ROLL"BE ADDED FOLLOWING
"1995"IN PARAGRAPH A,ENTITLED LIMITATION ON PERIOD FOR COLLECTION AND
ALLOCATION OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUES.
Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS.
None.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTION
IDENTIFY AND NEGOTIATE STATE LAND
ACQUISITION FOR PARKS
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)Councilmember Durbala stated he
wanted to ask for council approval for staff to identify areas south of the
freeway on state land,and then send staff with negotiating packages for state
land acquisition for parks on state land south of the freeway.He believes it
should be done now before all the land gets taken up by subdivision
development once it is annexed.
Vice Mayor Surra stated she wanted
to make sure that is what is going in over there.She wanted to make sure the
motion does not tie them to only parks.
Councilmember Durbala stated it
should be for parks and recreation.
Vice Mayor Surra asked if that meant
the land could not be used for some other project besides parks and
recreation.
Interim City Attorney William
Farrell stated this motion directs staff to identify the land.If the state
puts certain conditions on the sale,that is when the issue would be raised.
If you purchase it outright,there generally are no conditions or
restrictions.
Councilmember Durbala stated he
possibly should have phrased it for staff to look into negotiating for
acquisition of land to be used for recreational purposes.They are to see
what is available and bring the findings back to the council.They may be
able to get some land through a program to be made into parks.He added he
would also like to see this on the north side of town eventually.
There was general discussion by
council on the proposed motion.
Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT
THAT THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING THE IDENTIFICATION
AND NEGOTIATION OF STATE LAND ACQUISITION FOR PARKS:TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO
THE COUNCIL FOR REVIEW.
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
REZONING CASE PZ-14-96/ALLIED WASTE
LANDFILL
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Councilmember Eck SECONDED THE
)City Manager Curtis Shook briefed
the council on this item.He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission has
requested the council to consider hiring a environmental study consultant
regarding the landfill expansion.Denial of the request will send this back
to the commission to either approve or disapprove of the rezoning.
Interim City Attorney William
Farrell stated if the council approves the request specific direction should
be given to the manager as to the scope of the work.
Vice Mayor Surra asked if this is
concerning the newly acquired acreage.
Interim City Attorney William
Farrell stated this is to rezone the entire 130 acres.
to study the entire site.
Farrell stated that was correct.
Mayor Coleman called for a motion.
Vice Mayor Surra stated this is then
Interim City Attorney William
There being no further discussion,
Vice Mayor Surra MOVED THAT THE
FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING PZ-14-96,A REZONING REQUEST
BY ALLIED WASTE,INC.TO REZONE FROM GR (GENERAL RURAL)TO CI-2/PD (HEAVY
INDUSTRIAL BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT)128.9 ACRES AT SOUTH TOMAHAWK ROAD AND EAST
GUADALUPE AVENUE ALIGNMENT FOR A LANDFILL:THAT STAFF FIND A WAY FOR THE CITY
TO HAVE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ON THE EXPANSION OF THE
SITE.She then asked the interim city attorney for specific language.
Interim City Attorney William
Farrell continued the motion with THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE DIRECTED TO PREPARE
A SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON THE 89 ACRES THAT
WOULD RESULT FROM THE EXPANSION OF THE LANDFILL OPERATION.
Vice Mayor Surra stated that is the
area she would like to know about if they are going to be looking at
environmental impact.
Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE WITH REGARD TO
THE CI -2 ZONING DISTRICT )
)Interim City Attorney William
Farrell briefed the council on this item.He believes some fundamental
definitional changes are due for the CI -2 zoning district.This will assist
with the consultant report on the landfill and could bring about a different
process for the approval.The changes would involve four definitions taken
directly from the state statutes for municipal solid waste,municipal solid
waste landfill,transfer station and a waste tire collection facility.The
requirement should be changed from a permit issued by the city to a special
use permit issued by the council that may include financial and environmental
conditions.He briefed the council on the process for this change.
Mayor Coleman opened the item to
discussion.There being no discussion,he called for a motion.
Councilmember Insalaco MOVED THAT
THE FOLLOWING DIRECTION BE GIVEN TO STAFF REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION ZONING ORDINANCE WITH REGARD TO THE CI -2 ZONING
DISTRICT:THAT THE PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT AS OFFERED BE INITIATED AS
AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
Vice Mayor Surra SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES.TIMES.LOCATIONS.AND PURPOSES
Councilmember Durbala asked if
August 23 would be a good day for the one day retreat,which is a Saturday.
There was general discussion among
council and staff as to whether that date would be amenable for everyone and
suggestions on locations for the retreat,preferably off of city property.
Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT THE
ONE DAY COUNCIL/STAFF RETREAT START AT 8:00 A.M.ON AUGUST 23 WITH THE
LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED AT A LATER DATE:AND
THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.AND A WORK SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD
ON TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 2,1997,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY.
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Councilmember Insalaco SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Interim City Attorney William Farrell stated he has been the interim city
attorney since February and tonight should be his last night at a council
meeting.He thanked everyone for their patience,kindness,understanding and
professionalism towards him.He especially thanked Curtis Shook and Kathleen
Connelly.He added he believes the community is on the threshold of some very
exciting things.He stated he has sincerely enjoyed the last seven months.
ADJOURNMENT )
)Mayor Coleman adjourned the
meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
1.Acceptance of Agenda.
2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 15,1997.
3.Acceptance of Minutes of Special Meeting of July 17,1997.
4.Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community by City Employees.
5.Selection of Employee Benefits and Risk Management Consultant and
authorization for Mayor to execute contract.
6.Selection of newspaper to provide for City Page and authorization for
City Manager to execute contract.
7.Approval for Annual Award of Bids for Street Construction and
Maintenance materials for FY 1997-98 (sign materials,tires,fuel,
paving materials,sand and aggregates,granite,striping materials,
crack seal materials,washed chips and chip seal oil).
8.Consideration and Approval of Human Services Agreements for Fiscal Year
1997-98.
9.Approval of Resolution No.97-25,Adoption of Classification and
Compensation Schedules for FY 97-98 (with the Emergency Clause).
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ACCEPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1997,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1997.
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache
Junction,Arizona,held on the 5th day of August,1997.I further certify
that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 11th day of August,1997.
KATHLEEN -CONN
City Clerk
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