HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-02-16 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 16,1982
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of ApacheJunction,Arizona,was held on February 16,1982, at the Apache
Junction Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clarke called the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilman Eidson led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Hill led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:Councilman Eidson,CouncilmanSteelsmith,Councilman Hudson,
Councilman Damiano,Vice MayorHill,Mayor Clarke
Councilmen Absent:Councilman Shanks
Staff Present:
Others Present:
City Manager,James TuvellActingCity Clerk/Deputy CityClerk,Kathleen ConnellyDirector of Planning,Joe Gero
Director of Public Works,
Rich Broman
Representing Director of PublicSafety, Lieutenant Mercer Weiskotten
Rock Shadows Ecology Group
Mr.and Mrs.Bob Hallock
Rock Shadow Mobile Home Park
Apache Junction,Arizona 85220
ACCEPTANCE OF THE 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 AND HEREBY IS,ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Clarke presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Rock
Shadows Ecology Group for their efforts toward improving the appearance
of the City along Highway 60.
Mr.and Mrs.Bob Hallock, representing the Group,accepted theCertificateandexpressedtheir appreciation for the recognition.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
None.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager James Tuvell,provided a letter from the Apache JunctionLion's Club to the Council,explaining that the Lion's Club would like toplanttwotreesnearthe City Hall Complex as a part of an international
program they are performing.Mr.Tuvell stated that the staff would likepermissionfromtheCouncilto work with the Lion's Club in designating
the types and locations of the trees.
Mayor Clarke suggested planting one evergreen tree as a permanent
Christmas tree.
Mayor Clarke asked the Council i f there were any objections to thestaffproceedingwiththis matter.As there were no objections,Mayor Clarke
directed the staff to work with the Lion's Club.
Mr. Tuvell reminded the Council of a Planning and Zoning Commission
Work Session on the General Plan to take place Thursday,February 18,1982,
at 7:00 p.m.in the Community Services Building,which will be open to the
public.
Mr. Tuvell introduced the new Library Director,Elizabeth Burks,to the
Council.
Mr.Tuvell asked the Council for ideas regarding the community development
block grant proposals,as applications to Central Arizona Association of
Governments are required in the near future.
Director of Planning Joe Gero,noted that Central Arizona Associationof Governments recommend a limitation of $75,000.00 per recipient.
Mr.Tuvell stated that if any members of the Council or the public had
ideas for a project,the list of criteria is available to the public.
Mr.Tuvell called on Lieutenant Mercer Weiskotten,to briefl update
would be expensive.
Lieutenant Weiskotten confirmed that there has been communication
with the citizens and that there is no concrete answer to the problemas yet,but that he will continue to investigate the alternatives.
Councilman Damiano suggested a rubber curtain to subdue the sound.
Lieutenant Weiskotten agreed that a curtain is possible except for
the possibility of it being destroyed easily,but that he would investigate
this suggestion.
Mr.Tuvell informed the Council that the Arizona Revised Statutes
requires the City to conduct an annual audit,and that he will be preparing
proposals to solicit bids to perform the audit.
Mr.Tuvell suggested holding Work Sessions in a round table manner,and
asked i f this was acceptable.There were no objections to this suggestion.
Acting City Clerk,Kathleen Connelly,suggested appointing an Ad -Hoc
Committee to bring recommendations to the Council regarding small home-
occupation businesses within mobile home parks,giving an example of acitizenoperatingabusinesswithinamobilehomeparkwho was in violation
to the zoning ordinance and the "Home Occupation"regulation.
Mr.Tuvell informed the Council that the zoning inspection of applicationsfor Business Licenses is part of the procedure and,i f in violation,the license
must be denied.Mr.Tuvell stated that the Committee would set up specific
requirements with certain guidelines.
Mr.Tuvell stated that the staff need some specific guideline to go
by,either to license all businesses within the parks or just businesses
from outside the parks.
•Councilman Hudson asked if CB and CB -2 are the only correct zones for
businesses,and if mobile home parks are not zoned in those,than there
should not be any businesses operating in mobile home parks.
Director of Planning Joe Gero,explained that the "Home Occupation"
Section 433 of the Zoning Ordinance,states that the occupation is operated
from within the home,with requirements.
Mr.Tuvell stated that the Zoning Administrator is saying this exactly,that no one can be licensed without the correct zoning,and there needs to
be some specific guidelines to follow.
Councilman Steelsmith asked i f the citizens are complaining that,byfollowingtheZoningOrdinance,we are violating their rights.
Mr.Tuvell stated that the businesses outside the mobile home parks
are complaining that the businesses inside the parks aren't required to
have licenses.
Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT AN AD -HOC COMMITTEE BE ESTABLISHED TO STUDY THE PROBLEM AND
MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR MOBILE HOME AND
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THIS COMMITTEE MAKE THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS
TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY AUGUST 17,1982.
Councilman Hudson seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.82-03,
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AS
PUBLIC DOCUMENT )
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to thepublic.
Director of Planning Joe Gero,statedthat at the Council's direction the staff drafted a Subdivision Ordinance,
and the purpose of this Resolution is to declare the Subdivision Ordinance
a public document.
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 Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-03,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,DECLARING AS A PUBLIC
RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK AND ENTITLED CITY
CODE OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA (VOLUME II),LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 2,APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE WHICH MAY BE
REFERRED TO AS THE "APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA, SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE,"BE
AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.137,
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE (First
Reading with Emergency Clause))
)Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to thepublic.
Director of Planning Joe Gero,briefedthe Council and public onthe proposed Subdivision Ordinance.
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.
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk
to read Ordinance No.137,by title only for the first reading with the
emergency clause.
Acting City Clerk,Kathleen Connelly,
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.137,AN ORDINANCE OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ADDING
CHAPTER 2,APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TO THE CITY CODE
OF APACHE JUNCTION (VOLUME II),LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE PERTAINING TO THE
SUBDIVISION OF LANDS AS REQUIRED BY ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES 4 9-463,AND
CONTAINING ARTICLES "ENACTMENT AND SCOPE OF REGULATIONS,""PLATTING
PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS,""ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION -LAND SPLITS,"
"SUBDIVISION DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS,""STREET AND UTILITY
IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS,""ADMINISTRATION," "DEFINITIONS,""REPEAL OF
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES,"AND "PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY";PROVIDING
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; REPEALING OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.137,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ADDING CHAPTER 2,APACHE
JUNCTION, ARIZONA, SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TO THE CITY CODE OF APACHE JUNCTION
(VOLUME II),LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE PERTAINING TO THE SUBDIVISION OF LANDS
AS REQUIRED BY ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES §9-463,AND CONTAINING ARTICLES
"ENACTMENT AND SCOPE OF REGULATIONS,""PLATTING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS,"
"ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISIONS -LAND SPLITS,""SUBDIVISION DESIGN PRINCIPLES
AND STANDARDS,""STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS,""ADMINISTRATION,"
"DEFINITION,""REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES,"AND "PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY";PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF;REPEALING OF
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE FILING FEES AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6.03
OF THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
PRELIMINARY PLAT $75.00
FINAL PLAT RESERVED
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PLUS $1.00 PER LOT
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO HAVE PREPARED WITHIN
SIX MONTHS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE APACHE JUNCTION GENERAL PLAN A
REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO AMEND THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED TO PROVIDE FOR COMMUNITY INPUT IN THE REVIEW OF
AND DETERMINATION OF ANY NECESSARY AMENDMENTS.
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 NOMINATION OF EARL LAABS AND CLAY WORST,BY THE CITY
MANAGER,TO SERVE ON THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE,IS HEREBY AFFIRMED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke offered the Council's appreciation to Mr.Earl Laabs
and Mr.Clay Worst,for volunteering their time to this Committee.
Mayor Clarke recessed the meeting.
Mayor Clarke reconvened the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES NO.135,
HANDICAPPED FIRE LANE PARKING(First Reading)
the public.
Mayor Clarke opened the hearing to
Representing Director of Public Safety,Lieutenant Mercer Weiskotten,briefed the Council and public on thepetition,stating that this Ordinance allows enforcement of the Fire
Lane and Handicapped parking.
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.
Mayor Clarke called upon the City Clerk
to read Ordinance No.135,by title only for the first reading.
Acting City Clerk,Kathleen Connelly,
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.135,AN ORDINANCE OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 12-3 PARKING,BY ADDING
SECTION 12-3-7 FIRE LANES AND SECTION 12-3-8 HANDICAPPED PARKING;REPEALING
ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES.
Councilman Damiano suggested that thelocalbusinessesbeencouragedto use upright and visible signs to designate
handicapped parking areas.
Mayor Clarke stated that the press can
be encouraged to publish this suggestion.
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 PERSON TRANSFER OF A SERIES 6
LIQUOR LICENSE FOR TEXAS TO MR.ROBERT W.PETERSON,BE AND HEREBY IS,
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSES
AND CONTROL.
Councilman Damiano seconded the
motion.
Councilman Eidson asked i f Mr. Peterson
was aware that he needs a City Business License.
Acting City Clerk,Kathleen Connelly,
stated that Mr.Peterson has purchased a Business License.
Councilman Hudson stated that the
Department of Public Safety and Department of Public Works haveinvestigatedthe application and location and have recommended approval.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR SMALL GAME BINGO
LICENSE, HUFF'S MOBILE HOME PARK)
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 SMALL GAME BINGO LICENSE,SUBMITTED
BY MS ROSALIE HUFF FOR HUFF'S MOBILE HOME PARK,BE AND HEREBY IS,
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, BINGO
LICENSING AUTHORITY.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
Councilman Steelsmith asked i f the
Department of Public Works found a problem with the parking available.
Director of Public Works Rich Broman,stated that the parking is sufficient for the residents of the mobile
home park to participate in the Bingo games.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Hudson, Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman
Eidson,Vice Mayor Hill,Mayor Clarke
Abstained:Councilman Damiano
The motion carried.
of interest,as a property owner in Palm Springs,and turned the
proceedings over - to Vice Mayor Hill.He stated that Councilman
Damiano also had a conflict of interest.
Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.94,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,
AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Eidson seconded the motion.
VOTE:In Favor:Councilman Eidson,Councilman Steelsmith,Councilman
Hudson,Vice Mayor Hill
Abstained:Councilman Damiano,Mayor Clarke
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Hill called upon the CityClerktoreadOrdinanceNo.94,by title only for the second reading.
Acting City Clerk,Kathleen Connelly,
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.94,AN ORDINANCE OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, PINAL COUNTY,
ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING
CASE PZ-4-81 FOR THOSE CERTAIN AREAS DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM CR-3 SINGLE
RESIDENCE ZONE TO CR-3/PD SINGLE RESIDENCE ZONE BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT,
AND FOR THOSE CERTAIN AREAS DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM CR-5.MULTIPLE RESIDENCE
ZONE TO CR-5/PD MULTIPLE RESIDENCE ZONE BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT;ESTABLISHING
ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTAIN AREAS ZONED;PROVIDING FOR VARIANCE IN
THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 33.WITH REGARD TO DOCUMENTATION, STANDARDS,
AND PROCEDURES REQUIRED; REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;.PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
Councilman Steelsmith MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.94,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING
THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-4-81 FOR THOSE CERTAIN
AREAS DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM CR-3 SINGLE RESIDENCE ZONE TO CR-3/PD SINGLE
RESIDENCE ZONE BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT,AND FOR THOSE CERTAIN AREAS DESCRIBED
HEREIN FROM CR-5 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE ZONE TO CR-5/PD MULTIPLE RESIDENCE ZONE
BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT;ESTABLISHING ZONING REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 33 WITH
REGARD TO DOCUMENTATION, STANDARDS,AND PROCEDURES REQUIRED;REPEALING
ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS THAT THE APPLICATION
IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 33.09 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE REASONS FOR APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE:
A."THOSE REASONS AS SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHICH
ARE HEREBY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE."
Councilman Eidson seconded the motion.
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.127,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,
AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke called on the City Clerk
to read the title of Ordinance No.127,by title only for the second
reading.
Acting City Clerk,Kathleen Connelly,
read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.127,AN ORDINANCE OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,
AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE
PZ-23-81 FROM CR-5 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE ZONE TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE;
REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.127,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-23-81
FROM CR-5 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE ZONE TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE; REPEALING
ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES,BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
A."THOSE REASONS AS SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WHICH ARE HEREBY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE."
Councilman Eidson seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.128,
APACHE TWO LIMITED
(Second Reading)
)Councilman Eidson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT THE READING OF ORDINANCE NO.128,BE READ BY TITLE ONLY,
AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Mayor Clarke called upon the City
ORDINANCE NO.128,AN ORDINANCE OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL COUNTY,
ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN
REZONING CASE PZ-24-81 FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS
ZONE;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ORDINANCE NO.128,AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,PINAL COUNTY,ARIZONA,AMENDING
THE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-24-81
FROM GR GENERAL RURAL TO CB -2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE;REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;AND PROVIDING PENALTIES,
BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
A."THOSE REASONS AS SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WHICH ARE HEREBY ADOPTED BY REFERENCE."
Councilman Steelsmith seconded the
motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
ROADHAVEN FINAL PLAT APPROVAL )
)Director of Planning Joe Gero,statedthat the Subdivision Committee reviewed this application and found that
the Roadhaven Final Plat does meet the criteria of the City Subdivision
Ordinance.
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE ROADHAVEN SUBDIVISION, BE
AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
Mayor Clarke commented that this is
the first subdivision to be built in the City,and hopes it will set
a good example for any other subdivisions in the future.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
APPOINTMENT TO BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENTS )
)Councilman Hudson MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT ART BERRY BE APPOINTED TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE 30,1983.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
(COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS)
Councilman Damiano reported on the Veteran's Memorial Park progress.
The Veteran's Memorial Park ground breaking will take place March 8, 1982.
Councilman Eidson reported to the Council on the Board of Adjustments
meeting.
Vice Mayor Hill informed the Council of Mr. Jerry Castro's death,and
suggested that a Veteran's Brick be put in the gazebo in Mr.Castro's
memory for devoting his time and efforts to the City of Apache Junction.
Vice Mayor Hill requested that American Cable TV come to the next
Council meeting and give a presentation on Cable television.
Vice Mayor Hill MOVED THAT BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,
THAT THE AMERICAN CABLE TELEVISION COMPANY COME TO THE MARCH 2, 1982,
COUNCIL MEETING AND GIVE A PRESENTATION ON CABLE TELEVISION.
Councilman Damiano seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Councilman Steelsmith stated that there will be a Work Session on
the General Plan on March 18,1982, in the Community Services Building,
at 7:00 p.m..
Councilman Hudson reported on the Charter Government meeting.
REQUESTS OF COUNCIL
Councilman Damiano called on Superintendent of Community Services,
Jeff Bell,to brief the Council on the Veteran's Memorial Park.
Mr.Bell recommended approval of designating a section of City
Complex land to the Veteran's Memorial Park for the gazebo,as this
would be a valuable asset to the community.
Councilman Damiano corrected the Statement of Understanding, Section III
Item B.,to read "Approve all additions and improvements made to the parkfacilities";instead of "Improve".
Councilman Damiano MOVED THAT BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THAT RESOLUTION NO.82-04,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,ESTABLISHING AN AREA
WITHIN THE CITY COMPLEX TO BE DESIGNATED AS THE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK,
BE AND HEREBY IS,APPROVED.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Hill seconded the motion.
VOTE:Unanimous
The motion carried.
Vice Mayor Hill suggested that the Department of Public Works
overlay a whole section of road,rather than every pothole.
Director of Public Works Rich Broman,stated that this time ofthe year,the roads are the worst,and the holes will get worse.Mr.Broman explained that the Department of Public Works is limited
by budget and manpower where road repair is concerned,and previously
several intersections had been scheduled for repair,but the funds
and manpower are not available at this time.Mr.Broman stated that
a five year repair plan will be hopefully presented for the next
years budget.
Vice Mayor Hill stated that if Cable Television was installed in theCity,the extra revenue would greatly expand the road repair possibilities.
Councilman Hudson stated that many citizens have complained on thecondition of local streets and recommended rebuilding the blacktop onstreets ratherthan patching separate holes.
City Manager,James Tuvell,stated thatat the next meeting there
would be a street inventory presented to the Council and definite
steps can be decided upon at that time.
Councilman Hudson requested that if funds are not available thatalternativesforfundsbe found.
Mr.Tuvell stated that one crew is available to make repairs andallotherprojectscometo a stand still.
Mayor Clarke stated that something must be accomplished with street
repair and means must be found to proceed with this.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss,Mayor Clarke adjourned
the meeting at 8:43 p.m..
APPROVED THIS 2ND DAY OF MARCH ......,1982,BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA.
WENDELL J.CLA
Mayor
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