UTILITY COMMITTEE

The Utility Committee Meeting was held on June 27, 2005, at 3:30 p.m. with Chairman Carey presiding. Members present were Mr. Sadusky, Mr. Cregar, and Mr. Snaman. Mr. Ruane was absent. Mr. Hogan and Mayor Speed were also present.

AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

Mr. Sadusky moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Snaman and unanimously carried.

Street Waiver Request (Length of Dead-End/Cul-de-Sac Street) - Somerset Park Subdivision

In accordance with Appendix A, Article VI, Section A15 of the Land Subdivision Regulations, a street waiver request was received from Delta Acquisitions on McKee Road, LLC, for property located on the west side of McKee Road, west of the McKee Road and Scarborough Road intersection, known as the Somerset Park Subdivision. The applicants have requested a waiver of 271 feet from the maximum length of a dead-end/cul-de-sac street (400 feet) to permit the construction of a 671 foot cul-de-sac street, since the shape of the property would not provide room for an additional road on the site.

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the requested waiver from the maximum 400 feet length of a dead-end (cul-de-sac) street to allow for a street of 671 feet in length. Mr. Galvin, Director of Planning and Inspections, advised members that the Planning Commission recognized the design limitations of the width of the development parcel; however, they encouraged the applicant to work with the Department of Public Works to determine the location of a designated right-of-way in order to provide the opportunity for interconnection to the adjacent parcel south of this property.

Mr. Cregar moved to recommend approval of the requested street waiver to allow for a 671 foot cul-de-sac street for the Somerset Park Subdivision, stipulating that the developers work with the City on providing an interconnection to the adjacent parcel south of this property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sadusky and unanimously carried.

Annexation Request - Lands of Clifton & Marie Hutton - Kenton Road and Foxhall Drive

Members reviewed a request for annexation of three (3) parcels of land located near the intersection of Foxhall Drive and Kenton Road, owned by Clifton and Marie Hutton, with a zoning classification of RG-3 (Group Housing). The Department of Public Works has determined that the City does have the ability to provide utilities sufficient for the proposed uses.

Mr. Galvin, Director of Planning and Inspections, indicated that if approved, the annexation request will be considered by the Planning Commission on July 18, 2005 and that the referendum and public hearing before City Council would be scheduled.

Mr. Cregar noted that although the requested zoning classification is similar to those to the south of the property, it is significantly more dense than the properties to the north and west. He relayed concern with the impact the requested zoning classification could have for this area.

Mr. Snaman moved to recommend that the City move forward with the consideration of the annexation request for three (3) parcels located near the intersection of Foxhall Drive and Kenton Road (Attachment #1 - Resolution Setting Annexation Referendum for August 11, 2005). The motion was seconded by Mr. Sadusky and carried with Mr. Cregar voting no. City Clerk’s Office Note: It should be noted that consideration of an annexation request by the committee is to consider infrastructure issues and the ability to provide city services; therefore, approval of the committee’s recommendation does not annex said property. Final action on this annexation request will take place during the Council Meeting of August 22, 2005.

Annexation Request - Lands of Traci A. McDowell and Craig L. Gahm - 80 Nixon Lane

Members reviewed a request for annexation of property located at 80 Nixon Lane, owned by Traci A. McDowell and Craig L. Gahm, with a zoning classification of R-8 (Single Family Residence). It was noted that the original request was for a zoning classification of R-20 (One Family Residential). The Department of Public Works has determined that the City does have the ability to provide utilities sufficient for the proposed uses.

Mr. Galvin, Director of Planning and Inspections, indicated that if approved, the annexation request will be considered by the Planning Commission on July 18, 2005 and that the referendum and public hearing before City Council would be scheduled.

Mr. Snaman moved to recommend that the City move forward with the consideration of the annexation request for property located at 80 Nixon Lane (Attachment #2 - Resolution Setting Annexation Referendum for August 11, 2005). The motion was seconded by Mr. Sadusky and unanimously carried. City Clerk’s Office Note: It should be noted that consideration of an annexation request by the committee is to consider infrastructure issues and the ability to provide city services; therefore, approval of the committee’s recommendation does not annex said property. Final action on this annexation request will take place during the Council Meeting of August 22, 2005.

Staff Report - Alternative Fuels

During the Regular Council Meeting of January 10, 2005, members accepted the Utility Committee’s recommendation directing the City Manager to investigate the use of alternative fuels and fuel vehicles. Mr. DePrima, City Manager, provided members the following information:

1)The City has purchased its first hybrid vehicle, and it has been assigned to the City Manager. The gas mileage is currently 25.6 miles per gallon. This is approximately 25% better than comparable models/makes of vehicles.

2)The current price differential between bio-diesel and regular diesel is only $.01. This would amount to less than $1,000 difference in fuel costs citywide. There would also be only a minor increase in cost for one or two additional oil filters per vehicle. We have about 30 diesel trucks in our fleet. Switching to using bio-diesel fuel would reduce air pollution from our vehicles, lessen dependence on foreign oil, support the agricultural economy, and cause less maintenance on City vehicles. Based on this, I am planning on switching to bio-diesel fuel.

3)Central Services staff has been directed to purchase flexible fuel vehicles when possible if there is no extra cost. This may allow the City to use ethanol fuel if it is available in the future.

4)Councilman Carey provided information to me on various tax incentives for alternative fuels. There are no apparent incentives available to cities at this time.

Mr. Sadusky moved to recommend that the City Manager be authorized to move forward with the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles, seconded by Mr. Snaman and unanimously carried.

Mr. Snaman moved to recess, seconded by Mr. Sadusky and unanimously carried.

Meeting recessed at 4:20 p.m. and reconvened at 5:30 p.m.

Mr. Snaman moved to recess into executive session for legal matters, seconded by Mr. Sadusky and unanimously carried.

Meeting recessed into executive session at 5:32 p.m. and reconvened at 7:12 p.m.

Mr. Sadusky moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Cregar and unanimously carried.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:12 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Carleton E. Carey, Sr.

Chairman

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Attachments

Attachment #1 - Annexation Resolution - Foxhall Drive

Attachment #2 - Annexation Resolution - 80 Nixon Lane