HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 04 2019 CMCITY OF CHUBBUCK
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 — 6:00PM
LOCATED AT
CHUBBUCK CITY HALL
5160 YELLOWSTONE AVE.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Hernandez
COUNCIL. PRESENT: Melanie Evans, Roger Hernandez, Annette Baumeister, and Ryan Lewis.
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 Clerk Rich Morgan, and City Clerk Joey
Bowers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 21, 2019.
Councilmember Lewis motioned for approval of the Study Session and Council Meeting minutes.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval of minutes.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Lewis -yes, Hernandez -yes, Baumeister -yes, motion passed.
PROCLAMATIONS:
1. National Suicide Month
Mayor England read aloud a proclamation.
2. Constitution Week
Councilmember Lewis read aloud a proclamation.
3. Recovery Month
Councilmember Baumeister read aloud a proclamation.
4. Kind Community
Councilmember Evans read aloud a proclamation.
S. Attendance Awareness Month
Councilmember Hernandez read aloud a proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. An application for a Change in Land Use District from Agriculture (A) and Limited Commercial (C-1) to the
Creative Community — Northside Crossing zoning district (CC -NC), and approval of a Master Development
Plan on approximately 139 acres of land. Subject property in the east half of Section 34, Township 5
South, Range 34 East of the Boise Meridian, Idaho, generally located north of Siphon Road, east of the
Union Pacific Railroad, south of Tyhee Road, and west of Hiline Road in Chubbuck, Idaho. The
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map designates this area as Mixed Use, Employment, and Medium
Density Residential land uses. Following a public hearing on August 6, 2019 the Land Use and
Development Commission recommended approval of the petition.
Lyn Yost represented the application. Mr. Yost presented a land use change from
Agriculture (A) and Limited Commercial (C-1) to Creative Community Northside
Crossing (CC -NC). Mr. Yost stated that this development would have 7.1 miles of paved
walking paths, and 36 acres of greenway and parks. Mr. Yost stated that the narrower streets
with on street parking are designed to slow traffic.
Councilmember Lewis wanted it on the record that this master plan is a concept and not a
final binding document. The final documents will come at the final plat stages as it develops.
Senior Planner Don Matson stated that this application had been reviewed by City
Staff and appears to meet the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18 of City Code for a creative
community zone, and recommended approval.
Mayor England declared the public hearing open for public comment.
Niki Taysom at General Delivery, was opposed. Ms. Taysom was opposed to
narrower streets due to winter conditions and emergency services access. Ms. Taysom
asked about the 120ft right of way that was required by City Code. Ms. Taysom also
asked about gated communities and if they were allowed by City Code. Ms. Taysom was
also opposed to community gardens.
Due to no more comment Mayor England closed the public hearing.
Planning and Development Director Devin Hillam responded to Ms. Taysom's
questions. Mr. Hillam stated that this project is not impacted by the 120ft right of way
that the City implemented on major thoroughfares. Mr. Hillam also stated that gated
communities are permitted within the City's Creative Community Zone, and this
application is following those guidelines. Mr. Hillam stated that Chief Miller and Chief
Guiberson had reviewed this application and had no concerns with the narrower street
design.
2. Adding a new chapter 18.35 to Title 18, Land Use, of the Chubbuck Municipal Code for the Creative
Community — Northside Crossing (CC --NC) zoning district and to set forth land use and development
regulations within said district pursuant to review criteria established in chapter 18.21 of city code. The
chapter sets forth the intent, purpose, and boundary of the new zoning district; provides for development
and design standards including number of allowable units, establishment of land use designation areas,
setbacks, lot configurations, height maximums, maximum and minimum density and occupied floor area
specifications, open space requirements, and uses allowable within the designation areas; provides
general standards; a schedule of general controls, provides parking, signage, street, landscaping, parks
and open space standards; provides processes for plan amendments and deviations, appeals and
administration. Following a public hearing on August 6, 2019 the Land Use and Development Commission
recommended approval of the petition.
Lyn Yost represented the application. Mr. Yost stated that this section will dictate the
rules as a creative community for this development.
Senior Planner Don Matson stated that this application had been reviewed by City
Staff and appears to meet the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18 of City Code for a creative
community zone, and recommended approval.
Mayor England declared the public hearing open for public comment.
Niki Taysom at General Delivery, was opposed. Ms. Taysom was opposed due to
government control.
Due to no more comment Mayor England closed the public hearing.
3. An application for annexation and initial zoning district designation into the City of Chubbuck which
consists of approximately 25 acres with requested Agricultural (A) zoning designation. The subject
property is located within the southwest % of section 35, Township 5 South, Range 34 East, of the Boise
Meridian, Idaho. Subject property includes Southern 25 acres of Bannock County tax parcel R3803056211
and is generally located south of the residence addressed as 12256 N Hiline. At the Land Use meeting
held August 13, 2019 the Commission recommended approval.
Christopher Freed represented application. Mr. Freed presented 25 acres to be
annexed into the City of Chubbuck.
City Planner Paul Andrus stated that this property is currently surrounded on three
sides by the City, and recommend approval.
Mayor England declared the public hearing open for public comment.
Niki Taysom at General Delivery, was opposed. Ms. Taysom asked how an
Agricultural (A) zone could be part of a TIF district.
Due to no more comment Mayor England closed the public hearing.
Planning and Development Director Devin Hillam responded to Ms. Taysom's question. Mr.
Hillam stated that this application is not a TIF district application but an annexation application;
and an Agricultural (A) zone is the appropriate zone until the applicant is ready to develop.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. Adoption of Ordinance 800 Change of Land Use District.
(Council will discuss a change in land use from Agricultural (A) and Limited Commercial (C-1) to
Creative Community- Northside Crossing (CC -NC)).
Councilmember Lewis motioned for the waiver of three readings, including the reading of one
time in full for Ordinance 800.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for waiver.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes, Hernandez -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed.
Councilmember Evans motioned for adoption of Ordinance 800, conditional upon that a clause
be added to the front of the master plan guidelines indicating that these guidelines do not
have the force of law and where a conflict exists between these guidelines and City Code
that City Code is the controlling document.
Councilmember Baumeister seconded motion for adoption.
Roll Call: Baumeister -yes, Hernandez -yes, Evans -yes, Lewis -yes, motion passed.
2. Adoption of Ordinance 801 Section 18.35 Creative Community Northside Crossing
Zoning District (CC -NC).
(Council will discuss adding section 18.35 to City code).
Councilmember Evans motioned for the waiver of three readings, including the reading of one
time in full for Ordinance 801.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for waiver.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Evans -yes, Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes, motion passed.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned for adoption of Ordinance 801.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for adoption.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
3. Adoption of Ordinance 802 Annexation.
(Council will discuss the annexation of 25 acres with Agricultural (A) zoning designation).
Councihnember Hernandez motioned for the waiver of three readings, including the reading of
one time in full for Ordinance 802.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for waiver.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, Hernandez -yes, Lewis -yes, motion passed.
Councilmember Baumeister motioned for adoption of Ordinance 802.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for adoption.
Roll Call: Baumeister -yes, Hernandez -yes, Lewis -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed.
4. Approval of the Falls PUD Preliminary Development Plan Amendment.
(Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Jonathan Vincent represented the application. Mr. Vincent presented a 32 zero lot line
unit development that included a single car garage for each unit. Mr. Vincent also stated
that a Home Owners Association (HOA) had been established for this development. Mr.
Vincent stated that there will be an angle modification to the exiting round about
entrance. This modification will allow for a more even split down the middle of this
development.
Senior PIanner Don Matson stated that this application had been reviewed by City
Staff and appears to meet the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18 of City Code, and
recommended approval. Mr. Matson stated that this development is asking for a lower
density amendment than what was previously approved for this location.
Councilmember Evans asked about impact fees for this development. Mr. Hillam
stated that this development meets the landscape requirements for a PUD, but will be
subject to pay the full impact fees.
Councilmember Lewis motioned for approval of the Falls PUD Preliminary Development Plan
Amendment. Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Lewis -yes, Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, motion passed.
5. Approval of the Falls Subdivision Preliminary Plat.
(Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Councilmember Lewis motioned for approval of the Falls Subdivision Preliminary Plat,
conditional upon that construction plans/drawings be accepted by City Staff.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, motion passed.
6. Approval of Srookstone Estates Div. 8 & 11 Final Plats.
(Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Curt Rowland from Eagle Rock Engineering represented the applicant. Mr. Rowland
stated that these applications meet all the City Code requirements.
Senior Planner Don Matson stated that this application had been reviewed by City
Staff and appears to meet the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18 of City Code, and
recommended approval.
Councilmember Baumeister motioned for approval of the Srookstone Estates Div. 8 and 11 Final
Plats, conditional upon a tum around on Div. 8 if both plats are not recorded together.
Councilmember Lewis seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed.
7. Adoption of Ordinance 803 to Change the Name of a Portion of Siphon Road to "New
Day Parkway". (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Councilmember Evans motioned for the waiver of three readings, including the reading of one
time in full for Ordinance 803.
Councilmember Baumeister seconded motion for waiver.
Roll Call: Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
Councilmember Evans motioned for adoption of Ordinance 803,
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for adoption.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Baumeister -yes, motion passed.
8. Adoption of Ordinance 804 Correction to Ordinance 791 Parks Impact Fee.
(Council will discuss a correction to 17.16 and 17 24 of City Code).
City Attorney Tom Holmes stated that Sterling Codifiers found these technical
corrections to Ordinance 791.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned for the waiver of three readings, including the reading of
one time in full for Ordinance 804.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for waiver.
Roll Call: Hemandez-yes, Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, motion passed.
Councilmember Baumeister motioned for adoption of Ordinance 804.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for adoption.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
9. Adoption of Ordinance 805 Correction to Ordinance 560 Victorian Village Annexation.
(Council will discuss confirming the annexation of certain lands).
City Attorney Tom Holmes stated that this is to confirm the annexation of Victorian
Village Yd addition.
Councilmember Evans motioned for the waiver of three readings, including the reading of one
time in full for Ordinance 805.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for waiver.
Roll Call: Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, Hernandez -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned for adoption of Ordinance 805.
Councilmember Baumeister seconded motion for adoption.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Hernandez -yes, Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, motion passed.
CLAIMS:
City of Chubbuck claims for September 4, 2019 as presented to Mayor England and
Council.
Councilmember Baumeister motioned to approve the City of Chubbuck Claims.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, Hernandez -yes, Lewis -yes, motion passed
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Special Study Session on September 18, 2019.
ADJOURN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 8:32.
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