HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 03 2019 CMCITY OF CHUBBUCK
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 3, 2019 — 6:00PM
LOCATED AT
CHUBBUCK CITY HALL
5160 YELLOWSTONE AVE.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Baumeister.
INVOCATION: Pastor Scott Sampson from Rocky Mountain Ministries.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Ryan Lewis, Roger Hernandez, Melanie Evans, and Annette Baumeister.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kevin England, City Attorney Tom Holmes, Public Works
Director Rodney Burch, Police Chief Bill Guiberson, Fire Chief Merlin Miller, Planning and
Development Director Devin Hillam, City Planner Paul Andrus, Senior Planner Don Matson,
Human Resource Director Scott Gummersall, City Treasurer Rich Morgan, and City Clerk Joey
Bowers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 20, 2019.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned for approval of the Council Meeting minutes.
Councilmember Baumeister seconded motion for approval of minutes.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Hernandez -yes, Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, motion passed.
PROCLAMATIONS:
1. Young Child Week
Mayor England read aloud a proclamation and then presented a copy to Captain Jean Higgins.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. An application for Vacation of a Cul -de -Sac and corresponding 15 foot utility easement located at the
North end of Burley Drive being a part of Ratliff Subdivision Division No. 1 located in the South East
Quarter of Section 3, Township 6 South, Range 34 East, Boise Meridian, Bannock County, Idaho.
Mitch Greer Rocky Mountain Engineering represented the applicant. Mr. Greer stated
that Burley Dr. will end as a hammer head intersection. This application will have a
permanent easement attached for public use, a water line will be extended through the
property and fire hydrants will be installed. Mr. Greer also stated that the applicant is
asking for a utility and power easement to be vacated at the end of Burley Dr.
City Planner Paul Andrus stated that city staff recommends approval to be done with
the preliminary plat at the next council meeting. Mr. Andrus also stated that Idaho Power
had inspected the vacation request and had no concerns with this application.
Mayor England declared the public hearing open for public comment.
Leonard Jensen 609 Gary St. was concerned about Laurel Lane not connecting to Burley Dr.,
to allow better access for sanitation and emergency vehicles onto Laurel Ln. Mr. Jensen stated
that when he built his first building in 1994 on Laurel Ln. that it was his understanding that
Laurel Ln. would eventually connect into Burley Dr. for better public access.
Due to no more public comment Mayor England closed the public hearing.
Mr. Greer addressed Mr. Jensen's concern and stated that when this extension of Burley Dr.
was plated in the late 90s it was plated to end as a cult de sac and not to connect into Laurel Ln.
An application for a change in Land Use District from Limited Residential (R-2) to General Commercial
(C-2) on 1.46 acres of land. Location is in the NE 1/4 of Section 10, Township 6 South, Range 34 East of
the Boise Meridian, Idaho, generally located at 4526 and 4528 Burley Drive in Chubbuck, Idaho. The
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map designates this area as Employment. Following a public
hearing on March 14, 2019, the Land Use and Development Commission recommended approval of
the petition.
Stuart Ward of Dioptra represented the applicant. Mr. Ward presented a rezone change
from Limited Residential (R-2) to Commercial (C-2), and stated that this change
conformed to the surrounding properties.
Senior Planner Don Matson stated that this application meets the standards of the
comprehensive plan for a Commercial (C-2) zone.
Mayor England declared the public hearing open for public comment.
Brandon Jackson 1042 Lexington, was in favor. Mr. Jackson also represented the applicant
and stated that this location would be used for dry storage with minimal traffic. The applicant
will be doing a land scape buffer between this property and the neighbors.
Niki Taysom, General Delivery, was in favor of the zoning change. But was concerned about
the impact the gravel lot would have on the surrounding properties.
Hal Overby, Mccammon, was concerned about construction hours for his renters.
Due to no more public comment Mayor England closed the public hearing.
Mr. Jackson responded to Mr. Overby's concern, and stated that the applicant will limit
construction time to normal business hours.
3. An application for annexation in the City of Chubbuck which consists of approximately 45 acres
and with designation for Limited Commercial (C-1) zoning. The subject property is located within
the southeast 1/4 of section 34, Township 5 South, Range 34 East, of the Boise Meridian, Idaho.
Location: Subject property includes the following Bannock County tax parcels: R3803055503,
R3803055500, and R3803055504. The general location is north and west of the intersection of
Siphon Road and Whitaker Road, extending west to and including the Union Pacific Railroad
Right -of -Way, and north approximately 1,743 feet. Following a public hearing on March 14, 2019
the Land Use and Development Commission recommended the approval of Limited Commercial (C-
1) zoning on the applicant's property (Bannock County parcel R3803055503), and recommended
approval of the petition for annexation with the condition of obtaining written consent from the private
owner of the railroad parcel (Bannock County parcel R3803055504).
Lyn Yost represented the application. Mr. Yost presented 39.4 acres to be annexed
into the City of Chubbuck as Commercial (C-1) zoning. Currently in the County as
Industrial (I) zoning.
Senior Planner Don Matson stated that the Land Use Commission recommended
including the railroad with this application. Staff is working with the land owner and will
present the railroad annexation at a future meeting.
Mayor England declared the public hearing open for public comment.
Justin Jones 543 Taylor, was in favor. Mr. Jones stated that this development will be great for
the future of the City.
Niki Taysom, General Delivery, was in favor of the annexation.
Betty Jo Sorensen 428 Pocano, was concerned about the increase in noise and wondered if
there would be a sound barrier installed.
Due to no more public comment Mayor England closed the public hearing.
Mr. Yost responded to Ms. Sorensen's concern and stated that this application is for an
annexation, and the annexation itself will not create an increase in noise.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Adoption of Ordinance XXX Ratliff Subdivision Div. 1 Vacation.
(Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Councilmember Baumeister motioned to move general business item #1 to the same meeting as
the preliminary plat as recommended by city staff.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
2. Adoption of Ordinance 786 Change of Land Use District.
(Council will discuss a change in land use from Residential (R-2) to Commercial (C-2)).
Councilmember Evans motioned for the waiver of three readings, including the reading of one
time in full for Ordinance 786.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for waiver.
Roll Call: Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, Hernandez -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed.
Councilmember Evans motioned for adoption of Ordinance 786 change in land use district.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for adoption.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Baumeister -yes, motion passed.
3. Adoption of Ordinance 787 Annexation.
(Council will discuss the annexation of 45 acres with Commercial (C-1) zoning designation).
Councilmember Evans motioned for the waiver of three readings, including the reading of one
time in full for Ordinance 787.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for waiver.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, motion passed.
Councilmember Evans motioned for adoption of Ordinance 787 annexation.
Councilmember Baumeister seconded motion for adoption.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed.
4. The Swearing in of Joey Bowers as City Clerk and Rich Morgan as City Treasurer.
Rich Morgan and Joey Bowers were sworn in by Mayor Kevin England.
5. Adoption of Ordinance XXX Parks Capital Plan and Impact Fee.
(Council will discuss changes to 1716 and adding 17.24 to City code).
Councilmember Evans motioned to move general business item #5 to April 17, 2019.
Councilmember Lewis seconded motion.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, motion passed.
6. An application for a preliminary plat for Northside Crossing Division 1. Applicant
proposes to subdivide 7.2 acres into 1 commercial lot. Property is located in the southeast
'/ of section 34, Township 5 South, Range 34 East, of the Boise Meridian, Idaho. The
general location is north and west of the intersection of Siphon Road and Whitaker Road,
extending west approximately 700 feet, and north approximately 452 feet. Current zoning
designation is Industrial (Bannock County), and is under application for annexation to the
City of Chubbuck in the Limited Commercial (C-1) zoning district. Application will be
evaluated against criteria established for preliminary plats in section 17.12. 100 of
municipal code. After discussing the item on March 14, 2019, the Land Use and
Development Commission recommended approval.
(Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Lyn Yost represented the application. Mr. Yost presented a 7.2 acre development on
the corner of Siphon Rd. and Whitaker Rd.
Senior Planner Don Matson stated that this application will build a 40ft section of
road with the ability to widen Whitaker road to the east in the future. Mr. Matson stated
that this application meets City Code and recommended approval.
Councilmember Lewis motioned for approval of the Northside Crossing Div. 1 preliminary plat.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed.
7. Adoption of Resolution 2019-02 to Accept TIF Eligibility Study West of I-15.
(Council will discuss acceptance of final eligibility study).
Public Works Director Rodney Burch presented a resolution for the Council to
accept the TIF eligibility study and direct the Chubbuck Development Authority to
prepare the urban renewal plans.
Councilmember Lewis motioned based upon the eligibility study for the Siphon/Northgate
interchange east urban renewal area, and based upon the recommendation and findings of this
study, to adopt resolution 2019-02 to accept the TIF eligibility study west of I-15, and direct the
creation of an urban renewal area.
Councilmember Baumeister seconded motion for adoption.
Roll Call: Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
CLAIMS:
I. City of Chubbuck claims for April 3, 2019 as presented to Mayor England and
Council.
Councilmember Evans motioned to approve City of Chubbuck claims.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Baumeister -yes, motion passed.
ADJOURN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 7:19.
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