[OldNorth] ONDNA 31 March 2005 Minutes

[sheryl lynn gerety]

Old  North Davis Neighborhood Association Meeting
31  March 2005
Minutes
 
President  Winterhalder called the meeting to order at 7:32
Board  members in attendance B. Winterhalder, A. Willson, D. 
Braunschweig. S. Tracy, D. Dingemans, D. Quickert.
Board  members missing: A. Wallace

Minutes  from February 24 were not approved as written.
Treasures  Report: No changes from last month $303.94
Announcements  and Additions to the Agenda (none)

Old Business

Some changes were requested in street markings for parking district.  
Some spots still need to be fixed.  The width of parking spaces should 
be 18 feet adjacent to driveways, otherwise 20 feet.

Street sweeping.  Public works said no signs until petition of 
neighborhood.  John Lofland said public works has no authority to with 
hold sweeping-he will forward to Bruce the minutes of the city council 
meeting.  We will  also look at water quality issues.

5th and F Streets.  Bruce and Steve went to Walnut Creek for a session 
with the engineers who did the traffic modeling.   Using requested 
changes, the model worked.  Pat Fitzpatrick still intends not to change 
his negative recommendation on our traffic calming proposal.  DDBA 
meeting to share info-final run not done but city will not make any 
changes anyway.  Proposed Signal at D to fix safety also add to median 
on 5th at C.  A memo was sent to Bob Weir and mayor-about public 
hearing not being enough; no reply.  Political issue now -- even though 
model works.

DNC.  April  4-5 meeting for neighborhood organizations to work 
together.  John Lofland proposed addressing accidents and split phase 
lights, but will need 6-12 months to gather data.  Steve Tracy suggests 
asking DNC about pedestrian bicycle coordinator in safety process.

Alley service. BW reports no progress, as other issues have had 
priority.  Should we hold off because of sewer replacement and find out 
when is replacement planned for?  Steve Tracy will report on budget 
allocation for replacement.  Waiting to press for alley service will 
make it less likely in the future.   Dan Quickert said alley vertical 
clearance like that for garbage trucks will be needed for sewer 
replacement equipment.  We have to keep in mind that sewer replacement 
was on budget in order to be removed.

Zoning and infill  Dan Quickert was the only ONDNA board member at the 
most recent B street visioning workshop.  Two alternatives were 
presented, both with 3 story buildings.  It appears that alternative B 
was there to make Alternative A look acceptable.  HRC expressed doubts 
on both.  Bruce Race held 2 visioning meetings with >100 people at the 
first.  For the 2nd meeting the low density preservation alternative 
was dropped.  Developers not satisfied with density of  alternatives A 
or B and may intend to develop B street from 2nd to 8th.  All material 
from visioning is available on web.  HRC submitted enterprise 
editorials regarding options A and B.  Tim will investigate raising 
profile of historic buildings.

MOTION  A motion was presented to write City Council and the Planning 
Commission to request that alternative B be set aside and that A be 
brought to within design guidelines as a basis.  Seconded and passed.

  The Davis Joint Unified School District is considering disposition of 
the headquarters block, the southwest corner of Old North, between A 
and B Streets from 5th to 6th.    Board members apparently lack of 
awareness  of ONDNA; several are up for election.

MOTION.  Distribute memo to school board, city council, city manager 
clarifying the position of ONDNA and requesting a seat at the table in 
discussions of disposition of development.  Seconded and passed 
unanimously.

MOTION.  We should coordinate further decisions regarding school 
district disposition of property with DNC groups.  Seconded and passed.

  MOTION.  BW can purchase John Lofland’s book when necessary for ONDNA 
goals, for instance to photocopy for School Board Members.  Seconded 
and passed.

Street signs.  John Lofland wants authorization to study separate signs 
for neighborhood versus piggy backing on top of existing signs and 
color, designs, etc.

MOTION.  We authorize John Lofland to set up group to study L (above).  
Seconded and passed.

Fences and Street Safety.  Steve Tracy noted disadvantages of tall, 
continuous front yard fence like that on the corner of 8th and B, 
wondering if we shouldn’t pursue zoning changes to address safety and 
speeding issues.  Tracy will draft a letter to the city.  Consensus 
among board members that such fences detract from community; suggest 
bringing it up at DNC meeting.

Davis Lumber properties are up for rezoning. Meeting at HWM next 
Thursday (April 7th).

MOTION.  Cyndi Marshall will head nomination committee, in anticipation 
of summer picnic and elections, 22 May.  Seconded and passed.

President, Bruce Winterhalder (758-3990); Vice President, Dan Quickert  
(756-0575); Secretary, Angela Wilson (757-6683); Treasurer, Dan  
Braunschweig; At- Large: Steve Tracy (756-4921), Dennis Dingemans  
(753-5959), Andy Wallace (web-site).
http://www.oldnorthdavis.com/

Neighbors: Using white paint on the curbs, the Department of Public  
Works currently is marking spaces for our new ON parking district.  
Please scrutinize the work in your vicinity and let a Board member know 
  if you see any layout problems (e.g., a restricted space set across a  
legal curb cut, a short space that will tempt parking that overlaps a  
drive or sidewalk entrance, etc.)
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