03-23-11 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 23, 2011 certified to the County, the property owner has the ability to pay off their assessments early. The Engineer recommended, however, that they do so prior to November 15th of the given year. After November 151h, the County adds interest to the assessment balance for the coming year. The Engineer also noted that property owners meeting low income guidelines can apply for an assessment deferral. He noted that interest continues to accrue on deferred assessments. The Engineer noted the October 15, 2011 date for payment of assessments, and indicated that typically a property owner has 30 days to pay their assessment to the City with no interest. However, given the assessment hearing is being held early, the City is extending the payment period until October 15th. After the October 15th day, unpaid assessment balances will be certified to the County for collection with property taxes and those balances will begin to accrue interest. The City Engineer then reviewed the proposed assessment roll, noting that most of the properties are being assessed on a per unit basis. The Dianna Lane outlot is not being assessed directly. The assessment for that property has been divided among the properties that have access to the outlot. The Engineer reviewed a typical assessment amortization schedule for an assessment certified to the County. The Engineer then reviewed his report dated March 17, 2011. The first issue in that report addressed the assessment of 2345 Arcade Street, noting that this is a triple frontage lot. The Engineer noted that 2345 Arcade Street is proposed to have a 20% assessment for its side yard on Dianna Lane. The next issue is that the property owner at 2425 Dianna Lane is requesting surmountable curb along his property, while the rest of the neighborhood supports barrier curb. This property owner wants the surmountable curb to facilitate the parking of his boat in a portion of his front yard. The Engineer noted the report from the Code Enforcement Officer indicating that parking in a front yard must be confined to the driveway. The next issue is the need to shift the Dianna Lane pavement approximately five feet in a portion of the project given the need to mitigate the impact due to the steep driveway grades on one side of the street. The Engineer pointed out that the project will remain within the street right -of -way. However, some property owners will see the pavement approximately 5 feet closer to their property lines. 2