Dunes
City
Conservation Committee
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Present:
Peter Howison David
Bellemore
Absent: James
Rash
Fred Hilden
Cynthia Chandler
David Dumas
Minutes
of
January 14, 2009
were Approved ...... motion by
Chandler
and 2nd by
Hilden
. Review and discussion of
committees' process in handling complaints. All agreed on following:
At
notice of a complaint, staff or committee member will gather packet of
information about property i.e. map of lot, topo, copy of complaint,
pertinent history, etc....packets go to the committee members.
•
Meet at City Hall to review complaint. Identify person to write
report.
•
Site Review ...make sure there is a camera...
•
Return to City Hall for discussion and consensus on details for
our report and recommendations for the Planning Commission or City
Council.
•
Report generated and draft sent to all members for comment.
•
Important to have all members sign off on final report that goes
to Staff.
Status
Reports on previous properties:
An
overall concern on all properties and a frustration is that we, as a
committee, feel out of the loop, in regard to feedback on actions taken
by the city on the complaints we address. It
was
agreed that Howison would talk with the staff about us receiving more
information.
•
Friends: Site plan has been presented.... spring planting
planned....need re-vegetation plan, the CC offers to assist / consult in
generating a plan.
•
Ocean Blvd: Agreed upon plan is being initiated... follow up
visit when complete.
Russell Drive
: Revisit to property showed
compliance with barking and natural re-growth. This 10ft. infringement
into the Shoreland area should not have happened. We
need
to DOCUMENT better. • Jenson
Lane: No update.
•
Atkeson: No update.
•
Kerrigan: Landowners are to remove certain limbs per report.
Revisit in a year.
Education
Efforts: Discussion
of doing a mailing of a postcard with 4 or so main points regarding
stewardship of our lakes, Howison and
Hilden
to work together on this project. It
was also noted that the newsletter articles could go to the newspaper.
Next
meeting
April 2, 2009
@
2:30
Dunes
City Hall
.
Cynthia
Chandler
Conservation
Committee Member
Parks
and Recreation Commission Report for
February 12, 2009
Rebecca Ruede, Chairperson
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The
minutes of the previous meeting dated
January 13, 2009
were approved and filed with the
city recorder.
We
have $4,000.00 left in this fiscal year's RURAL TOURISM MARKETING
PROGRAM (RTMP). These funds are funneled from
Lane
County
to promote tourism in rural areas.
We
plan to participate with the April 40th clean up scheduled
for City Hall.
We
looked at photos of our existing parks,
BYRD
PARK
, PETERSDORPH PARK AND THE OVERLOOK
PARK and discussed needed repairs.
We
discussed the need for a central gathering area for community. Targeted
areas discussed were
1.
City hall
2.
The overlook
3.
Lane
County
's dock area
Discussion
included looking at how much area could be reclaimed by brush removal in
the City's parking lot and approaching adjacent land owners regarding
their interest in giving input to the City's long range planning.
The
Commission will hold 4 regular meetings per year and call work parties
as needed. The next regular meeting of the commission is scheduled for
April 16th 2009
Meeting
Minutes
Dunes
City
Parks
and Recreation Commission
February
19,2009
1.
Call to order and roll call
Chair
Rebecca Ruede called the meeting of the Parks & Recreation
commission to order at
7: 10 pm
.
Present:
Rebecca Ruede., Tracy Quandt, Mimi Tizzard
2.
Approval of minutes dated
January 13, 2009
Tracy
Quandt moved to approve the minutes from the January 13., 2009 Parks
& Recreation Commission meeting and Mimi Tizzard seconded the
motion. The motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously. Rebecca
will forward them to Richard Koehler for posting to the website.
3.
Reports from committee members a. Tracy Quandt
$4000
in 2008 Roads budget available for walking & biking trails. May only
be available until June when
the 2008 budget expires. Decided to explore possibility to extend
walking trail from River Overlook.
Tracy
will research;. Rebecca
will discuss legal requirement$, liability & process with Lane
County Economic Development Director.
If appears feasible, we will schedule a work group meeting.
April 4th City Hall
clean-up. All 3 commission
members present agreed to participate. Mimi" mentioned we need to
bring our own tools and
sack lunch. Drinks are usually provided Mimi suggested
inviting
the community and Rebecca said she will put an ad in the paper.
•
Amy Graham investigated liability issue around kayak hand launch and
that as long as there was no charge for usage we would not be required
Provide handicap access. Commission discussed need may be limited
to cleaning up area on right side of dock and decided to visit site.
•
There may be another city park on Little Woahink Circle.
Tracy
will visit area.
b. Roberta
Dalbeck - not present c.
Mimi Tizzard
Has not
received any additional information from John Scott. Does not expect any
to be forth coming.
Spoke
with her sister who Kayaks about hand launch. She does not see value in
an elaborate launch, Simply looking for
a soft, clean water entry to
limit damage to bottom of boat.
Mimi
will be out of town all of March d. Richard Koehler - not present
e.
Rebecca Ruede
Met
with Commissioner Fleenor and discussed intergovernmental agreement
between
Dunes
City
and
Lane
County
. Rebecca was provided with 2 names
of people in
Lane
County
familiar with
Dunes
City
parks and who could negotiate
i ntergovernmental agreement. Commissioner Fleenor is very supportive if
this effort. Rebe %. a wil
contact (Michael PC Vahr,
Economic Development Department and Todd Winter) and discuss parking
passes, taking over private property donations from citizens., currently
designated Dunes City
parks and
advice on establishing walking trails.
•
Visited Petersdorf & Byrd
parks. Concerned , about electrical boxes and well that may be hazards
at Byrd park. Byrd park also needs some clean-up / maintenance.
•
River overlook nee ds
some additional amenities to make it a draw for community. • Commission discussed desire to create a central gathering area for
Dunes
City
. County
dock area or open lot near River Overlook may be good candidates.
Discussed approaching owner of open lot adjacent to Dunes. City Hall
parking lot near River Overlook and look at how much area might be
claimed by clearing brush at end of parking lot.
4.
Old Business
a.
Goals for 2009 and meeting schedule
•
Will defer setting goals until entire commission is present.
• Discussed
continuing with 4 regular meetings
per year and scheduling additional
work
meetings as needed. Set next meeting for April 16th
Mimi
offered to place reminder
calls prior to each meeting.
b.
Survey and Website - will discuss at next meeting
5.
New Business
a.
Work day at City Hall - a, 11 present agreed to participate.
6.
For the good of the commission
7.
Adjournment - meeting adjourned at
8:07 pm
.
DUNES
CITY
ROAD
COMMISSION
March 12, 2009
Council Report
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The
Roads Commission is making progress in the reorganization of the
department. Step one in this process has been the Pavement Management
system that quantifies the maintenance needs of our road system and
allows decision makers an objective view of the needs of our street
system as a whole. This will also allow citizens a five-year view of the
maintenance schedule and the methodology behind the choices being made.
The
Commission is also beginning to work on the 2009-2010 budget. Last years
budget had the City spending most of our roads fund surplus $408.000 on
a limited number of streets without thinking about the needs of the
system as a whole or the financial position this would leave us in the
following year. Thankfully Mayor Hauptman required this project to be
put out for bid as required by law. To make a long story short, we now
still have this revenue available to us to be used in a more affective
and efficient five year plan. We have lost the timber payments to the
roads fund so we would have been left in a very bad financial position
this year if we had left ourselves with no surplus at a time when
revenues have been cut in half. The goal of the Roads Commission is now
efficiency and transparency.
The
Roads Commission Is continuing to pursue stimulus funding however as of
today the ODOT criteria leaves out the classification of roads that
Dunes City contains. We will keep updating as we move forward.
Robert
Quandt
Roads
Commission Chair
Site
Review Committee
Report - March 2009
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2/12/2009
The Conservation Committee chairman recommended at the Dunes City
Council that the Atkeson property matter be referred to the Site Review
Committee for nuisance determination and action. The Council voted to do
that referral.
2I17/2009
Jamie spoke with Amy Graham at
Dunes
City
. She
said that the posts on the May property had been removed from the
right-of-way.
2/19/2009
Jamie spoke with David Petersen,
5366
Buckskin Bob Road
. He said
he still had over b vehicles on the property plus the 1957 D500
International Track Hoe with Front End Loader. He said he had plans to
have two of the vehicles hauled off to the dump in 'the next "week
or so". Jamie asked if he sold the vehicles and he said his hobby
is to fix up old cars and sell them. Jamie told him that since the
property is located on the lake, the main concern is the leaking of the
petroleum products into the ground that would ultimately leach into the
lake. Jamie asked about the 25' and SO' setback condition. He said it is
mostly blackberry and salal and other brush.
He said two trees had blown down this last winter.
Jamie asked if it was possible to put tarps or cardboard or same
other material under the vehicles to stop any leaks from getting onto
the ground and leaching into the sail. He said he would-be
happy to do that.
Since
there is no written complaint regarding this property, the committee
will need to decide how to proceed.
2/312009 On 2/20/2009, Jamie received a
cashier's check made payable to Dunes City for $7,000 in the mail from
Lisa D. T. Klemp, attorney for Laura watts,
together
with a cover letter dated August 2, 2007 (?) explaining that she had
sent the "Agreement and Acknowledgement of Receipt"
to Mr. Boyter for execution and delivery directly to Dunes City. Jamie
hand-delivered the check and letter to Lisa Ekelund at
Dunes
City
.
2/25/20098
Site Review Committee formally met and discussed the status of
pending nuisance complaints. The executed Agreement and Acknowledgement
of Receipt was received by
Dunes
City
, meaning that Mr. Boyter, new owner
of the North Pioneer property, has 90 days within
which to do the clean up of the property and correct the nuisance
violations. If he should fail to do that within that time frame,
Dunes
City
is
granted permission to cash the cashier's check and abate the nuisances.
Recommendation
was made that the Peterson property nuisance, since it potentially
affects water quality and riparian health, be referred to the
Conservation Committee for further action. Jamie will discuss the matter
with Chairman Howison.
Also,
some review of the Atkeson property file was done at the meeting, but
other commitments required adjournment of the meeting before full review
and discussion could be done. The committee members will each go in to
Dunes
City
and
review the remainder of the file on their own time before the next
committee meeting.
2/26/2009
Both David Dumas and Debbie Pasternak drove by the Boyter
property and indicated to Jamie via email that it did not appear that
clean up had started.
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SITE
REVIEW COMMITTEE NUISANCE DETERMINATION
MARCH 12,
2009
TO:
Dunes
City
Council
RE: Atkeson Property
Map
& Tax
Lot
#19-12-27-40-02200
The
Site Review Committee has had an opportunity to review the file
regarding the above-referenced property and alleged nuisance violations
thereon. After due deliberation and discussion, the findings of the Site
Review Committee are as follows:
1.
With regard to the construction of a gazebo within the 50 foot
setback of Woahink Creek: a violation of Dunes City (DC) Code
155.2.6.600(A)(1) has occurred, and therefore a nuisance has been
determined to exist pursuant to DC Code 155.999.
With
regard to the construction of the gazebo:
a violation of DC Code 151.020 has occurred in that no permit was
obtained prior to the construction of said 352 square foot structure. DC
Code does not provide for a violation of the provisions of Chapter 151
to be declared a nuisance unless the City Council specifically declares
the same pursuant to DC Code 91.10(B). The Site Review Committee
recommends the City Council declare a nuisance to exist pursuant to that
section of DC Code.
With
regard to the construction of the bridge that is 12' x 25' in dimension:
a violation of DC Code 155.2.6.600(A)(1) has occurred, and therefore a
nuisance has been determined to exist pursuant to DC Code 155.999.
4.
With regard to the construction of the 12' x 25' bridge, a
violation of DC, Code 151.020 has occurred in that 'no permit was
obtained prior to the construction of said bridge. DC
Code does not provide for a violation of the provisions of Chapter 151
to be declared a nuisance
unless the City Council specifically declares the same pursuant to DC
Code 91.10(B). The Site Review Committee recommends the, City Council
declare a nuisance to exist pursuant to that section of DC Code.
With
ith regard to the construction of the bridge that is 7' x 37' in
dimension: a determination has been made that the same is a water
dependent and water related use, which constitutes an exception as
designated in DC Code 155.2.6.500.
6.
With regard to the construction of the 7' x 3 7' bridge, a
violation of DC Code 151.020
has occurred in that no permit was obtained prior to the construction of
said bridge. DC Code does not provide for a violation of the provisions
of Chapter 151 to be declared a nuisance unless the City Council
specifically
declares
the same pursuant to DC Code 91.10(B). The Site Review Committee
recommends the City Council declare a nuisance to exist pursuant to that
section of DC Code.
7.
With regard to the installation of a fence within the 50' setback
of Woahink Creek: a violation of Dunes City (DC) Code 155.2.6.600(A)(1)
has occurred, and therefore a nuisance has been determined to exist
pursuant to DC Code 155.999.
With regard to the
installation of paving blocks within the 50' setback of Woahink Creek: a
violation of Dunes City (DC) Code 155.2.6.600(A)(1) has occurred, and
therefore a nuisance has been determined to exist pursuant to DC Code
155.999.
With
regard to the removal of native vegetation and installation of
non-native lawn grasses: a violation of Dunes City (DC) Code
155.2.6.600(A)(2) and (3) has occurred, and therefore a nuisance has
been determined to exist pursuant to DC Code 155.999.
10.
The Site Review Committee also finds that a potential violation
of DC Code 154.05(A) regarding Erosion Control exists in that the
gazebo, which is located within close proximity to the banks of the
creek, has no mechanism by which runoff from the roof can be diverted to
avoid potential soil erosion into Woahink Creek. While not appearing to
be a nuisance at this time, the Committee makes recommendation to avoid
future potential nuisance findings as delineated herein below.
Nuisances having been determined, the
following abatement actions are recommended:
1:
Owner is to apply for and obtain a variance to leave 'the gazebo
in place;
2: Owner is to apply for and obtain a variance to
leave the larger bridge in place; 3.
Owner is to apply for and obtain permits for the construction of
the gazebo and both bridges;
4.
Owner is to apply for a variance to leave the fencing in place;
5.
Owner is to remove the paving blocks and non-native grass located
within the 50' riparian setback, being careful not to disturb the
wetland and riparian area any more than necessary;
6. Owner is to
consult with the Siuslaw Conservation District or the Siuslaw Watershed
Council to design a re-vegetation plan and to re-plant the 50' setback
area with native vegetation including, but not limited to, those species
identified in Attachment C. to the Dunes City Comprehensive Plan.
7. It is
recommended that Owner install a gutter and water diversion system on
and around the gazebo structure to divert runoff from the roof of the
gazebo to an area outside the 50' riparian area setback.
The Site
Review Committee recommends that the Dunes City Council direct the City
Recorder to post and send Notice to Abate pursuant to DC Code 91.25.
The
Site Review Committee further recommends that
Dunes
City
impose a fine to be paid by Owner
in an amount sufficient to cover actual costs incurred by
Dunes
City
in the investigation and
consideration of this matter.
Respectfully
submitted this 5th day of March, 2009.
Jamie
Mills, Chairman Site Review Committee
VOTE:
AYES: DAVID
A. DUMAS, DEBBIE PASTERNAK NAYS: None
ABSENT: LINDA ASH
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