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Home My WebLink About03 14 1995 CMCOUNCIL M~.ETING MINUTES March 14, 1995 35 Minutes of regular meeting held at city municipal building, March 14, 1995. Present, Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Leroy S. Quick, Steven M. England, W. Dean Wood, Marvin C. Gunter, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Meeting was called to order at 7,30 p.m. by Mayor John O. Cotant. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor John O. Cotant asked for corrections or additions to regular meeting minutes of February 28, 1995. Councilman Wood moved to approve regular meeting minutes of February 28, 1995 as read. Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. PUBLIC HEARING - An application by Linda Hines, 5955 Castle Dr., Boise, Idaho for a change of Land Use District at the vacant lot south of 4170 Hawthorne Rd., north of 4040 Hawthorne Rd. (N 1/2, W 1/2, SW 1/4, of SW 1/4 of Section 10, Township 6 South, Range 34EBM.), containing 10 acres, from Agricultural (A), to Dense Residential, (R-4), for the purpose of building an assisted living community for Seniors. Councilman Wood declared he will step down, because of conflict of interest. Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing open. Llnda Hines stated she is proposing to build an 80 unit assisted living for Seniors. Linda Bines explained the proposal. Mayor Cotant asked for comments for, or against the proposal, the was not comment from the public. Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing closed. PWD Smart recommended the zoning be changed from, Agricultural (A), to Dense Residential, (R-4). 37 PUBLIC HEARING - CHANGE OF ZONING - LINDA HINES - (cont.) Councilman Gunter moved to accept the recommendations of the Land Use and Development Commission and approve the application by Linda Hines for a change of Land Use District at the vacant lot, south of 4170 Hawthorne Rd., and north of 4040 Hawthorne Rd. (N 1/2, W 1/2, SW 1/4, of SW 1/4 of Section 10, Township 6 South, Range 34, east of BM, from Agricultural (A), to Dense Residential, (R-4) for the purpose of building an assisted living community for Seniors. Councilman England seconded. Roll Call Vote= Quick, yes; England, yes; Gunter, yes; Wood, Stepped down because of Conflict of Interest. REQUEST FOR BUILDING PERMIT AT 311 AND 321 ADAMS, PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DECISION BY, DARLENE D. SIEBERT - FC Cary Campbell explained Darlene Siebert is scheduled for the Land Use & Development Commission Meeting requesting a conditional use permit, to place a modular home at 321 and 311 Adams. The property is presently zoned Limited Residential (R-2). Mrs. Siebert is requesting a building permit so she can pour the concrete as soon as possible. FC Campbell stated he knows of no reason why the application would be turned down, but, there is always a possibility. Councilman England moved to direct the Building Department to issue Darlene Slebert a building permit, prior to the Land Use and Development Commission Public Hearing on the conditional use permit, subject to Darlene Siebert being aware, that if the conditional use permit is not approved, the building permit will be revoked. Councilman Wood seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. BRIARWOOD ESTATES SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT - Copy of the final plat was presented to Mayor Cotant and Council for review. PWD Smart stated, on this plat Block 7 is shown with lots. Block 7 is actually dedicated for park. PWD Smart stated there are a couple of other changes that need to be made, and can be prior to building permits being issued. Discussion about requirements on Preliminary Plats 1. Block 7, and east area on Hiline Rd. meets the park area requirement. 2. Six ft. chain link fence required around the west, north and south park area, (Block 7) 3. Curb, gutter and sidewalk required along full length of property on Hlline Rd. 39 BRIARWOOD ESTATES SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT - (cont.) 4. All easements are to be accessible, including the side easements, also constructing fences in such a way they are accessible, (removable sections, etc.). 5. Requirement of remote water meters. 6. Minimum of 10' setbacks. 7. City is not liable for damage, repairs occurring on utility easements. Councilman Gunter moved to approve the Briarwood Estates Subdivision Final Plat with necessary changes PWD Smart explained. Councilman Wood seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. ORDINANCE #433 - Enacting Chapter 2.32 Chubbuck Cable Commission; creating a Chubbuck Cable Commission. Attorney Holmes read Ordinance #433 in full for the third and final reading. Councilman England moved to adopt Ordinance #433 as read. Councilman Quick seconded. Roll Call Vote~ Quick, yes; England, yes; Wood, yes; Gunter, yes. 1993-94 FISCAL YEAR AUDIT - City Auditor Scott Jones presented the 1993-94 Fiscal Year Audit to Mayor Cotant and Council. Councilman Wood moved to accept the 1993-94 Fiscal Year Audit as presented by City Auditor Scott Jones. Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. RESOLUTION #3-95 - Amending the rates to be charged by the city for water furnished through the municipal water system. Mayor Cotant explained that no meters are read in the months of December, January and February, water bills are calculated only on the minimum amount of usage, 1/2 of the water used during the winter was at $.50 per 1,000 gallons and 1/2 was at $.75 per 1000 gallons because of a rate change. Councilman England moved to adopt Resolution #3-95 as read. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. WELL DRILLING PROJECT, WATER PIPELINE PROJECT - PWD Smart stated he is in progress of getting engineering proposals for drilling of well on Hawthorne Rd. PWD Smart stated, if the Council feels the drilling of the well is urgent enough, the Council can declare an emergency. PWD Smart stated sometimes monies can be saved this way. 41 WELL DRILLING PROJECT, WATER PIPELINE PROJECT - (cont.) PWD Smart said he will make contacts on the proposals, then report to the Council. INTER-MOUNTAIN COMPOSTING ASSOC. - REX BROWNING Mr. Browning stated he has sent out proposals to Bannock County, City of Pocatello and City of Chubbuck advising of a Free Spring Cleanup Promotion, Saturday April 1, 1995. The proposal also said the Cities/County can bring yard trimmings that people were unable to transport to site, Monday, April 3, 1995. Mr. Browning stated the date and time will most likely change. The promotion will most likely run a week. Discussion about getting a credit from Bannock County for material taken to Inter-Mountain Composting Assn. Mr. Browning stated his company can keep an accounting of material received from City of Chubbuck. Council was in agreement that the City of Chubbuck will be involved in the Free Spring Cleanup Promotion Inter-Mountain Composting Assoc. is promoting. Mr. Browning said he will advise the City of the dates. CLAIMS - Computer print-out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council. Councilman Wood moved to approve computer print-out claims sa presented. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1995 COMPRENENSIUE PLAN - David Wessel, Planning and Project Manager stated at last month's hearing there was a great deal of discussion on the land use element. To erase a point of confusion, Mr. Wessel replaced the land use designations in the plan with comparable designations from the current zoning ordinance. Lack of flexibility was cited as a weakness in designating specific areas for specific densities. R-I - Single family residences only, 2-4 units per gross acre. R-2 - SFR & 10% duplexes, 3-5 units per gross acre. R-3 - SFR & 25% duplexes to fourplexes, 5-7 units per gross acre. R-4 - Duplexes to apartments, 7 and higher units per gross acre. Mr. Wessei recommended the city designate areas for higher density. 43 PUBLIC HEARING ON PI~OPOSED 1995 COMPREBENSIVE PLAN - (cont.) PWD Smart stated Fort Hall Irrigation owns the right-of-way, they clean the canals, which would cause a problem for bike paths. The only alternative would be to have someone there to haul the weeds off when they cut them. Mr. Wessel suggests leaving in plan possibilities for Joint development of an indoor recreation/cultural facility with Pocatello, Bannock County, School District, or other entities. Discussion about cultural activities. Discussion about coordination of assuring prime farm land is appropriately zoned and protected against premature subdivision. Discussion about gravel pit on Philben Road. On page 16, Chubbuck "system" should be Chubbuck's "Street System". Discussion about discouraging through traffic and high speeds in residential areas. Discussion about introducing narrower roads that can calm traffic through residential areas at least as an option available to developers. Discussion about road grid system. Discussion about two-family dwellings, where they are acceptable. Mr. Wessel stated the Land Use and Development wanted to change the use of Chubbuck Development funds for infrastructure only. Commission Authority Council tabled Proposed 1995 Comprehensive Plan until the March 28, 1994 Council Meeting. Finished on Page 20. At 10:00 p.m., Councilman England moved, Councilman Wood seconded, with full council approval to adjourn meeting. Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk