CITY OF CRESTVIEW HILLS

MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

JANUARY 14, 1999

CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Paul W. Meier with the Pledge of Allegiance and a silent prayer.

ROLL CALL - Present were Messrs. Harold Ries , Ralph Laird , Joe Price, Joe Maloney, Frank Sommerkamp and Mrs. Robin Huller.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Mr. Celarek wished to add items to new business: D) to officially appoint the Vice Mayor, E) make the appointment for a council representative and alternate to the NKAPC, F) Resolution 1999-1-1, and G) Airport Advisory Board representative. Approved as amended

Motion: Mr. Laird ??Second: Mr. Sommerkamp

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Minutes from the regular meeting of December 10th were accepted as written.

Motion: Mr. Sommerkamp ??Second: Mr. Laird

CITIZENS AND GUESTS

?None to report.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Mr. Celarek reported on the following:

  1. There will be a retirement reception held for Florence Mayor Evelyn Kalb from 2 - 5 PM at the Florence Government Center on January 17th.
  2. The newly elected officials workshop, held by the Kentucky League of Cities, will take place on January 26th at the Drawbridge Inn.
  3. A planning session sponsored by NKAPC will be held February 6th from 9AM to 4PM at the Drawbridge Inn.
  4. The Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall will be on display at the Crestview Hills Mall on July 4, 1999.
  5. Bids have been taken for a new network at the city building.
  6. There will be a retreat for City Council members, the Mayor and the City Administrator at Four Seasons on January 15th and at the city building on January 16th.
  7. Jarco, which has been contracted to do snow removal for the City, has been out the last two days salting and sanding the streets trying to combat the ice and snow storms.
  8. A Crestview Hills resident, Henry Stark, was celebrated in the Kenton County Recorder by reaching his 100th birthday.

 

OLD BUSINESS

A. Economic Development

Hemmer Company requests Stage I and Stage II Development Plan approval for Triad Senior Living/Waterford independent living project in Thomas More Centre Research Park. Staff recommends City Council review Stage I plans again because of some major changes.

Steve Holloman from Estes Engineering was introduced to show how the site plan had to be reversed from the plan shown last month. There is a natural gas line that runs under the site by Rhine Valley Lane causing some major changes in the stage I plan. The retaining wall was discussed at length. Mr. Celarek mentioned nine recommendations from staff which included :
    1. It is still recommended that the building be all brick and have a standing seam metal roof.
    2. No open space/recreational area is shown.
    3. Need finished grades shown with 2 foot or 5 foot contours, especially on the Centre View Blvd. side of the property.
    4. Need dimensions of off street parking and entry way curb cut.
    5. Need monument sign information (not shown on plan).
    6. Need easement or written approval for drainage and erosion control devices which are located on edge of property below retention pond.
    7. Need easement for relocation of the major electric transmission line on south side of property.
    8. Need to show various heights of the retaining wall on two sides of the project and materials used in the retaining wall.
    9. The continuous retaining wall along the west and south sides of the property is very close to the sidewalk on the west and the property line to the south. Safety and adjacent property damage are concerns that should be addressed.

Next month the Stage II Development plan should also include elements needed for drainage calculations, signage, etc.

Mr. Sommerkamp made a motion to accept this as a major change to the Stage I plan of the Triad Waterford project but a minor change to the Stage I plan for the RP-1 zone and the developer must follow recommendations from NKAPC and staff. Motion seconded by Mr. Price.

Mr. Laird felt there was not enough information about the utility lines and retaining wall placing.

VOTE CALL

Mr. Laird - No, Mr. Ries - Yes, Mr. Sommerkamp - Yes, Mr. Price - Yes Mr. Maloney - Yes, Mrs. Huller - Yes

Yes - 5 No - 1 Absent - 0
  1. Economic Development

Ashley Development, Inc. requests Stage II development plan approval for Ashley office building in Thomas More Centre Research park.

This Stage II review is to locate a new office building on Lot 7 of the Ashley Park Development. The revised site plan shows a 15,360 sq. ft., two story office building on lot 7 of the Ashley Professional Park at the intersection of Legends Way and Day Care Drive. The site is one acre in size and contains 66 parking spaces. Mr. Celarek noted that:
    1. The developer requested a ten foot variance to the rear yard setback but was denied by the Board of Adjustments.
    2. The lot is presently vacant. No development has taken place.
    3. To the rear, along a common drive, is a day care center.
    4. The developer did receive a four foot side yard variance from the Board of Adjustments for the side yard adjoining Atria Communities.
    5. From a review of the revised plat the following was found to be in conflict with the Zoning Ordinance:
    1. Both off street parking areas are shown at sixty feet in width. The ? ordinance stipulates that off street parking spaces shall be a minimum of nineteen feet in length and aisles shall be a minimum of twenty-four feet. With two parking spaces and the aisle the minimum width would be sixty-two feet.
    2. No sign, refuse site or erosion control locations or specifications are shown.

Mayor Meier asked what the usage of the building would be. Mr. Krutzjans from Ashley Development, replied that the usage would vary, probably medical and general office. Mr. Maloney inquired where the two feet [to comply with off street parking regulations] would be shaved in the plans. Mr. Krutzjans believed that the landscaping plans could be altered slightly for the adjustment needed.

Mr. Price made the motion to accept stage II plans provided that the developer follow recommendations made by the Economic Development committee, NKAPC and staff. Motion seconded by Mr. Sommerkamp. Ayes carried.

NEW BUSINESS

  1. State of the City

The City of Crestview Hills has experienced a very successful year in 1998.

?Many public works projects were completed last year. A large entry-way landscaping design was planted at the intersection of Thomas More Parkway and Turkeyfoot Road. Two hundred feet of sidewalk was replaced on Rose Terrace. Four catch basins were replaced. Five new street lights were installed. Fraternity Court was repaved. The entire length of Horsebranch Road was resurfaced and restriped with reflectors. Thomas More Parkway was relined and a new traffic light is being installed at the intersection of Thomas More Parkway and Centre View Blvd.

?In economic development the City approved three new projects…Manor Care Health Services Arden Court, Marriott Towne Place Suites extended stay hotel, and new student center at Thomas More College. Plus, three projects are in progress. They are: Waterford Triad Senior Living Project, Grand Court Lifestyles project and Ashley Professional Building.

?The city convened another task force to study the long range "Police & Safety" needs of our citizens and businesses. This committee began in May and is still in deliberations.

?In order to better serve our community the city also initiated two traffic engineering studies, a marketing analysis on the need for assisted living facilities for senior citizens, and a noise monitoring study of the residential area along I-275. All these studies helped us make better decisions.

?The city maintained its property tax rate, thus continuing our pledge not to raise the property tax rate for over 13 years. The Kenton County Treasurer’s Office continues to collect business taxes for the city and this arrangement is working very well. And, once again our city audit was very favorable.

?During 1998, staff productivity continued to improve. City staff also made a concerted effort to work closely with neighboring cities to improve services to our businesses and citizens.

?City Council should also be commended for the many, many hours they spent in committee meetings discussing issues and making decisions. I think, this has been one of the best years for Mayor Ries.

?On behalf of citizens of Crestview Hills, I thank former Mayor Ries, City Council and city staff for their extensive efforts to create a better city in 1998, and I look forward to a productive 1999.

In my first year as mayor, my goal is to work very closely with City Council to establish a better foundation for future business development, public works projects and recreational activities.

My Objectives for 1999 are:

  1. To improve our recreation programs and research the possibility of purchasing land in the City for recreational purposes.
  2. To support the Public Works Committee in completing all city infrastructure projects and establishing more plantings of trees and flowers.
  3. To seek economic development projects that enhance our City and are compatible with the current developments in the Thomas More Centre Research Park.
  4. To convene a Planning Retreat for City Council and Mayor to better plan and implement improvements in our city system.
  5. To implement the recommendations of the Long Range Police and Safety Committee. I also want to support, as much as possible, citizen based Neighborhood Watch programs to foster crime prevention.
  6. To seek better ways to maximize the efficiency of our City services by working with other governmental agencies and to provide the best possible services at the lowest possible cost to the residents and businesses in Crestview Hills.

These are my objectives for 1999. I welcome your assistance in accomplishing them.

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B Board Appointments

Mayor Meier asked council to consider re-appointments for Joseph Overmann and Robert McFalls to the Board of Adjustments. Motion to accept made by Mr. Ries, seconded by Mrs. Huller. Ayes carried.
  1. Committee Assignments

Mayor Meier recommends the attached list of committee chairs and members for 1999. Motion to accept made by Mr. Sommerkamp, seconded by Mr. Price. Ayes carried.
  1. Vice Mayor

Per Ordinance 1997-9-1, the position of Vice Mayor shall be filled by the council person who receives the most votes in the last general election. In 1998, that council person was Harold Ries. Motion made by Mr. Sommerkamp to accept Mr. Ries as Vice Mayor, seconded by Mr. Price. Ayes carried.
  1. NKAPCouncil Representative

Mayor Meier recommended Mr. Ries as the Crestview Hills representative with Mr. Price as the alternate. Motion made by Mr. Laird to accept representative and alternate, seconded by Mr. Maloney. Ayes carried.
  1. Airport Noise Board Representative

Mayor Meier recommended re-appointing Stephen Ky Webb to the Board and Mr. Laird suggested John Drummey as an alternate. Motion to accept Mr. Webb and Mr. Drummey made by Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mr. Ries. Ayes carried.
  1. Resolution 1999-1-1

Mayor Meier is authorized to make, issue, and endorse checks, drafts, and other negotiable instruments with banking institutions located in Kentucky. Motion to accept made by Mr. Sommerkamp, seconded by Mr. Maloney. Ayes carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Public Works - Mr. Sommerkamp asked that the City be proactive referencing the filling of potholes. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 20th . The traffic light at CentreView Blvd. and Thomas More Parkway is temporarily being held up by ULH&P. Mr. Maloney commented that when City workers are out on the streets for drain or road work, it might be a wise idea to have a police cruiser on site to direct traffic away from the work site.

Police Authority - Mayor Meier noted that an officer survey has been created and shall be given to each officer in an interview format. The next meeting will be February 24th . There was brief discussion on a heart attack victim at the Crestview Hills Mall recently.

Recreation - Mayor. Meier commented that Cincinnati Cyclones tickets for January 23rd, which is NASCAR night, are being sold at the City Building during normal business hours.

After general conversation, motion to adjourn made by Mr. Laird, seconded by Mr. Maloney at 8:21 PM.