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REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 21,1982
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,was held on December 21,1982, at the Apache Junction City Council
Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilman Eidson led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Councilman Damiano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Councilman Eidson,Councilman
Hudson,Councilman Steelsmith,
Councilman Shanks,Councilman
Damiano, Vice Mayor Hill,
Mayor Clarke
City Manager J.James Tuvell, Jr.
City Clerk Kathleen ConnellyDirectorofPublicSafetyBillMcDanielDirectorofPublicWorks
Rich BromanDirectorof Planning Joe Gero
Controller Keith LewisCity Attorney Arnold Hirsch
Mr.Mark McPherson
2471 E.Foothill St.
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Mr.Keith Stachar
28 N.Ironwood
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
Ms Genoa Haliba
1458 S.Buena Vista
Mr.Harry Bidwell
7631 Greenway RoadScottsdale AirportScottsdale,Arizona 85260
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
)Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED AFTER DELETING ITEM NO.12.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA )
)Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEM "A" BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED FOR
THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
A."THOSE REASONS AS SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHICH ARE
HEREBY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS "B"AND "C" BE ACCEPTED AS
PRESENTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
IntroduCtiOn'Of'DinStingUithed .GUettt'and .VititOrs
None.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS,AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Clarke presented Certificates of Appreciation to Mr.Mark McPherson,
and to Mr.Richard Oltman,who was not present,for their contributions to the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager James Tuvell called on Director of Planning Joe Gero to report
to the Council.
Mr.Gero informed the Council of rezoning application deadlines,and that
the Planning and Zoning Commission will continue to hold two meetings a month,
and presented a list of deadlines,meeting dates,etc.,to the Council.
Mr.Gero briefed the Council,statingthatMr.and Mrs.Keith Stachar are requesting that the originally approved
development plan be amended, to change the allowable uses,number of buildings,
parking requirements,and storage requirements.
Mr.Keith Stachar,28 N. Ironwood Dr.,
Apache Junction,make himself available for any questions from the Council.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.There
being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing
to the public.
Mr.Gero informed the Council that the
Development Coordinating Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the application.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE MAJOR AMENDMENT AS REQUESTED BY KEITH AND KATHRYN STACHAR IN REZONING
CASE PZ-20-80 AND AS SET FORTH IN THE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE
MEMORANDUM DATED NOVEMBER 24,1982,WHICH HAS BEEN ACKNOWLELGED AS ACCEPTABLE
BY SIGNATURE OF KEITH STACHAR,HEREBY IS APPROVED AS A MAJOR AMENDMENT TO THE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REZONING CASE PZ-20-80 (ORDINANCE NO.82).
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.163,
BIDWELL (First Reading)
the public.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to
Councilman Steelsmith stepped down
from the proceedings due to a possible conflict of interest (he is anarchitecton a portion of the project).
Mr.Joe Gero stated that this rezoningapplicationisfrom GR General Rural to TH and CB-1/PD Trailer Homesite
and Local Business Zone by Planned Development,for the Roadhaven Resorts,Inc.
and that this application has received preliminary plat approval from the
Subdivision Committee.
Mr.Jim Smess,with an engineeringfirmon5thAvenue, Mesa,Arizona,and representing the applicant,made
himself available to the Council for questions.
Councilman Hudson asked Mr.Smess severalquestions.
Councilman Damiano asked what the effects
would be when the flood control dams were built.
Mr.Smess stated that the water would be
saved for use.
Ms Genoa Haliba,1458 S.Buena Vista,
Apache Junction,expressed a concern that the zoning may be for RV's instead
of mobile homes, which seems to be occupying this area.
Mr.Harry Bidwell,stated that the
maximum length for a RV is 40 feet and 8 feet in width,and is considered
a recreational vehicle.
Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk
to read Ordinance No. 163 by title only for the first reading.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.163,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 MAP CHANGING
THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-19-82 FROM GR GENERAL
RURAL TO TRAILER HOMESITE AND LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICTS ZONES BY PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT TH AND CB-1/PD;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.164,
BURK (First Reading)
public.
) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the
Director of Planning Joe Gero briefed
the Council on the rezoning application from CR-5 Multiple Residence to CR-5/PDMultipleResidencebyPlannedDevelopment, by the applicant,Steven Burk,with
BHW General Partnership.
Mr.Steven Burk,general contractor
and general partner of Indian Summer,outlined the proposed project,and requested
approval of the application for rezoning.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.
Mr.Joe Sherr,666 S.Delaware,expressed
some concern for the location of the project,causing water drainage.
Mr.Gero stated that the Development
Coordinating Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission have no objections to
the application,with a quitclaim deed for the easement.
Mr.Sherr stated that this addition of
population in the area will cause a great increase in traffic flow.
Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the
public.
Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk
to read Ordinance No.164,by title only for the first reading.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly,read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.164,AN ORDINANCE OF THE
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.169,
DOW (First Reading)
) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to the
public.
Mr.Gero briefed the Council on theapplication,requesting rezoning from GR General Rural to TH Trailer Homesite.
Mr.Maynard Dow, 829 N.Shiprock,
Apache Junction,requested approval of the rezoning.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.There
being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing
to the public.
Mr.Gero stated that the Development
Coordinating Committee has no objection to the application,and that thequitclaim deed for the easement had been submitted to the city.Mr.Gero
also informed the Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval to the Council.
Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk
to read Ordinance No.169,by title only for the first reading.
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly read as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.169,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 MAP CHANGING
THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-25-82 FROM GR GENERAL
RURAL TO TH TRAILER HOMESITE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING
FOR SEVERAHLITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.165,
MORGAN/BRACKEN (ContinuedItem with First Reading)
the public.) Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to
Mr.Gero reminded the Council that this
was originally a rezoning application with two applicants,but is now updated
as a single applicant,Bracken,with only parcel #1.Mr.Gero recommended to
the-Council -that.the original application be retracted and the hearing be held
on the new ordinance and application.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone who
wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.There being
no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing to the
public.
Mr.Gero informed the Council that the
Development Coordinating Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend
approval of the rezoning application of parcel #1.
Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk
to read Ordinance No.165,by title only for the first reading.
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR
LICENSE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES )
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to
the public.
Mayor Clarke asked i f there was anyone
who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.There
being no one wishing to address the Council,Mayor Clarke closed the hearing
to the public.
Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JANUARY 8, 1983,
SUBMITTED BY MR.WALTER SMITH,AGENT FOR THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES,BE
AND HEREBY IS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR
LICENSES AND CONTROL.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Hudson, Councilman Eidson,Councilman Steelsmith,
Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke
Abstained:Councilman Damiano, Councilman Shanks (possible conflict
of interest)
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting.
Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
GROUNDWATER SYMPOSIUM................
) Mayor Clarke explained that a location
and date change was necessary.
Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE MEETING FOR THE GROUNDWATER SYMPOSIUM BE CHANGED TO THE 1ST DAY OF
FEBRUARY,1983, AT 1:30 P.M.,IN THE APACHE JUNCTION ELKS LODGE.
Councilman Shanks seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS TO CITIZENS'ADVISORY
COMMITTEE ON CABLE TELEVISION )
)City Manager James Tuvell recommended
Mr.Jack Barrett,and Mr. LarryCline to be appointed.
Mr.Tuvell stated that all presently
appointed members of the committee would be contacted and a meeting date set up.
APPOINTMENTS TO FREEWAY COMMITTEE
of Kearny as a candidate.
)Mr. Tuvell recommended Mayor McAllister
Councilman Hudson suggested Senator
Pete Rios as a candidate for appointment to the committee.
Councilman Damiano recommended
appointing Ben Honor and Priscilla Gardner.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS BE APPOINTED TO SERVE ON THE FREEWAY COMMITTEE:
SENATOR PETE RIOS,MAYOR MCALLISTER (KEARNY),BEN HONOR,AND PRISCILLA GARDNER.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
RESIGNATION FROM BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENT
)Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.JOE JESSAMINE FROM THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,BE
ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE APPOINTMENT OF A REPLACEMENT BE CONTINUED UNTIL
THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 1983.
Councilman Steelsmith seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION )
)Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE RESIGNATION OF MR.GEORGE BALJO FOR THE TERM OF OFFICE EXPIRING
JUNE 30,1983,HEREBY IS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT JAMES T.WHITE BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION TO FILL A VACANCY,SAID UNEXPIRED TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,
1983.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
Councilman Hudson read the following:
"The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council:
Due to my appointment to the City Council which will be effective January
1983, I am resigning as a member and chairman of the Planning and Zoning
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke stated that Mr.Gary Page
also resigned from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE RESIGNATION OF GARY PAGE BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT RICHARD ROORDA,BE APPOINTED TO FILL THE VACANCY
CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MR.GARY PAGE,SAID UNEXPIRED TERM TO EXPIRE
JUNE 30,1985,CONTINGENT UPON MEETING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS.
Councilman Shanks seconded the motion.
Councilman Hudson asked i f the original
motion appointing James T. White could be amended.
City Attorney Arnold Hirsch stated
that a motion should be made to reconsider the appointment.
Councilman Damiano stated that he
would like the original motion appointing James T. White reconsidered.
Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE MOTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF GARY PAGE AND APPOINTING RICHARD
ROORDA TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,BE TABLED.
Councilman Shanks seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE MOTION APPOINTING JAMES T.WHITE TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
BE RECONSIDERED.
Councilman Steelsmith seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE RESIGNATIONS OF MR.GEORGE BALJO AND MR.GARY PAGE BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT MR.JAMES T.WHITE BE APPOINTED FOR TERM TO EXPIRE
JUNE 30,1985,AND MR. RICHARD ROORDA BE APPOINTED FOR TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30,
1983,CONTINGENT UPON MEETING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS.
Councilman Hudson seconded the
motion.
THAT THE RESIGNATIONS OF MR.JOHN DRUMMOND,AND MR.CARL ELY,FROM THE
AIRPORT COMMISSION, BE ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT ROBERT WILLIAMS,AND DONNA FELTS,BE APPOINTED
TO THE AIRPORT COMMISSION TO FILL THE VACANCIES CREATED BY THE RESIGNATIONS
OF MR.JOHN DRUMMOND,AND MR.CARL ELY,SAID UNEXPIRED TERMS TO EXPIRE
MAY 21,1983.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
WORK SESSION,JANUARY 3, 1983,
WORK SESSION,EXECUTIVE
SESSION,JANUARY 4, 1983 )
)Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT A WORK SESSION BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMPLEX ON JANUARY 3, 1983, AT
7:00 P.M.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT A WORK SESSION AND AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD IN
THE CITY HALL COMPLEX ON JANUARY 4, 1983, AT 6:00 P.M.
Councilman Steelsmith seconded themotion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
Councilman Shanks reported that the Community Services Department haddistributed80 food baskets to the needy,and a meeting was held foralternatives toraise money for the swimming pool.
Councilman Shanks announced that a Proclamation had been signed by the
Mayor in support of the Apache Junction Area Community Foundation Fund Drive
on December 15,1982.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
Councilman Hudson stated that the people on the Community Foundation
had done a good job.Councilman Hudson also expressed his wish to accomplish
much through his newly elected position as a state representative.
ADJOURNMENT
)Councilman Shanks MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,
THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:55 P.M.
Councilman Eidson seconded the motion.
ATTEST:
Kathleen Connelly
City Clerk
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Wendell J.Clapre
Mayor