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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 25th, 2005
Minutes of a regular meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, January 25th, 2005.
Present: President of Council Steven M. England, Council members Leroy S. Quick, Marvin C.
Gunter, Kent Kearns, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M.
Smart and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Mayor John O. Cotant was excused.
Meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by President of Council Steven M. England.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - President of Council England asked for corrections and additions
to the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 11th, 2005.
Councilman Keams moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 1 lth,
2005, Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
PUBLIC HEARING - An application by Rodney and Tami Burch, 333 Briscoe Road, Chubbuck,
Idaho for a preliminary plat for Cottage Grove Addition. Property is located at the end of
Briscoe and Sample Way Road.
President of Council England declared the public hearing open.
Rodney Burch, 333 Briscoe Road stated this piece of property has been before the
Council several times before as Garden Oakes Subdivision. Mr. Bm-ch said the last time it
came before the Council was as Taylor Bean Estates, it was approved with a very similar
layout as presented tonight. Mr. Burch presented the changes.
Discussion about Loft Lane cul de sac.
Mr. Burch stated he is asking the Council for the same consideration that the City
participate on the bridge across the canal. Mr. Burch said he is going to extend Briscoe
Road to Hawthorne Road. The estimated cost of the bridge across the canal to Hawthorne
Road is approx. $58,000. to $60,000, the previous motion was Mr. Burch would
participate up to the cost of $750. per lot, which came close to a 50/50 split between the
City and Mr. Bm'ch.
Steve Christensen, 5357 Lori stated he felt promises by the former developer did not
come through. Mr. Christensen felt this preliminary plat is a safer one than the last one
presented.
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COTTAGE GROVE ADDITIONS PRELIMINARY PLAT - (cont.)
Mr. Christensen stated this proposal does build a buffer between his home and the mobile
homes in Garden Park Subdivision. Mr. Christensen spoke in favor of the Cottage Grove
Additions Preliminary Plat as presented.
President of Council England declared the public hearing closed
Councilman Quick moved to accept the Land Use & Development Commission's
recommendation to approve the Cottage Grove Additions Preliminary Plat as presented
subject to; 1) Requiring the developer to complete Briscoe Road from where it ends now
to the proposed canal bridge. 2) The developer will build the canal bridge, the City will
participate beyond the cost of the $750. per lot, (42 lots). 3) Developer will present costs
to City Staff prior to starting the project. 4) Park Dedication money will purchase two lots
between the two twin homes for parking, additional park, etc, Councilman Gunter
seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
PUBLIC HEARING - An application by Margaret McNabb, 14053 W. Tyhee Road, Pocatello,
Idaho for an annexation and zone change to Planned Unit Development, (PUD) for
residential use with subordinate commercial uses. Property located south of W. Chubbuck
Road and west of existing Park Meadows Subdivision.
President of Council England declared the public hearing open.
Gerald McNabb, 12973 N. Philbin Road presented the Plan Unit Development Master
Plan to the Council.
Mr. McNabb stated School District #25 has purchased property in the development for an
elementary school in the future. Mr. McNabb also showed where there will be an LDS
Church in the development. Mr. McNabb stated the development will have a walkable
neighborhood.
Darris Ellis, 13560 N. Hawthorne was present to answer questions regarding the proposed
planned unit development.
Jeff Butikofer, 962 Home Run Street expressed concern about construction going on one
lot in the prior Phase of the Park Meadow Subdivision. Mr. Butikofer stated he is still
receiving construction debris from the lot. Mr. Butikofer expressed concern about the
park area, the asphalt section that goes down does not connect with the sidewalk other
than through the access chain the City uses, kids and people that jog have to go offthe
side onto the grass and back to the asphalt to hit the track. It is not an easy access.
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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - MARGARET MCNABB - (cont.)
Attorney Holmes explained there can be lots that are set in a prior subdivision without
being developed, the City has no control over that. Attorney Holmes stated if there is a
problem with debris or weeds, the City can take care of them with ordinance enforcement.
Attorney Holmes suggested Mr. Butikofer get in touch with Mayor Cotant and Park
Superintendent about concerns of asphalt area in the park.
President of Council England declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Gunter moved to accept the Land Use & Development Commission's
recommendation to approve the application by Margaret McNabb for property south of
West Chubbuck Road and west of existing Park Meadows Subdivision for annexation
and zone change to Planned Unit Development, (PUD), for residential use with
subordinate commercial uses, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted
in favor of motion.
PUBLIC HEARING - An application by Phoenix Development, 13560 N. Hawthorne Road,
Pocatello, Idaho for a preliminary plat for Park Meadows Subdivision 6th. Addition.
Property is located south of West Chubbuck Road, west of Home Run, north of Sawtooth.
President of Council England declared the public hearing open.
Darris Ellis, 13560 N. Hawthorne Road presented the Park Meadows Subdivision 6th
Addition Preliminary Plat. Mr. Ellis pointed out all the park accesses have been widened
to 20' accesses.
Discussion about access to the subdivision.
Rob Ray, 803 Mountain Park Road expressed concern about the park layout and the cost
of maintenance the City will be responsible for.
Councilman Gunter moved to accept the recommendations of the Land Use and
Development Commission and approve the Park Meadows Subdivision 6th Addition
Preliminary Plat as presented, Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted
in favor of motion.
DAY CARE FACILITY APPLICATION - Marcie Welker, 501C Pleasant Drive has applied for
a day care facility license to operate a day care facility at her residence at 501C Pleasant
Drive.
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January 25th, 2005
DAY CARE FACILITY APPLICATION - MARCIE WELKER - (cont.)
All departments recommended approval of the day care facility license.
Councilman Keams moved to grant Marcie Welker, 501C Pleasant Drive a day care
facility license to operate a day care facility in her residence at 501C Pleasant Drive,
Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
PHEASANT RIDGE TOWNHOUSES, PHASE 11I FINAL PLAT - Scott Morrill, Consulting
Engineer presented the Pheasant Ridge Townhouses Phase m Final Plat. Mr. Morrill
stated the only change from the preliminary plat is the new Partridge Drive will be 45'
right-of-way instead of 50'.
PWD Smart explained the Partridge Drive will curve a little to the south so as to line up
with Mountain Park Rd. PWD Smart stated City Staff is working with property owner to
the south. This change will not change the final plat presented.
Steve Lyle, Pheasant Ridge owner expressed concern about Pheasant Ridge developers
having to install Partridge Drive. Mr. Lyle felt the other three accesses to Pheasant Ridge
Townhouses would be sufficient. Mr. Lyle felt there is no benefit to the Pheasant Ridge
Townhouse Project and they should not have to pay for Partridge Drive.
Councilman Gunter stated Partridge Drive does benefit the Townhouses and the
additional access is needed.
Rob Ray, 803 Mountain Park stated there is going to be a lot more people using Hiline
Road, the Partridge Drive intersection is needed.
Councilman Gunter moved to approve the Pheasant Ridge Townhouse Phase III Final
Plat as presented, subject to; 1) 45' of right-of-way be dedicated for Partridge Drive; 2)
Water line to Hiline Road; 3) Sewer line halfway up Partridge Drive. 4) Partridge Drive
sidewalk on the south side, with a 1' sign strip to Hiline Road and installation of curb and
gutter on the north side of Partridge Drive to Hiline Road, Councilman Quick seconded.
All council members voted in favor of motion.
NORTH BANNOCK COUNTY SEWER SERVICE DISCUSSION - PWD Smart stated Mayor
Cotant has been leading a multi-agency committee charged with evaluating various
alternatives to serving the north county with sewer. PWD Smart stated we have been
stuck in a rut for the last six months, waiting for either a joint powers agreement or a
Memorandum of Understanding of Memorandum of Agreement to tie the City of
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January 25th, 2005
NORTH BANNOCK COUNTY SEWER SERVICE DISCUSSION - (cont.)
Chubbuck, Bannock County and the City of Pocatello together in the effort. The biggest
hurdle to be overcome would be the financing of a sewer system. One of the thoughts on
the table is to develop some sort of an impact fee for all developments that occur in the
north county. That fee would be capitalized so that monies would be available to devote
to the project.
PWD Smart said he was approached by Chuck Ketterman of Idaho Department of
Environmental Quality last week with the question as to whether or not we would like to
use a planning grant from DEQ to assist in the impact fee study. PWD Smart said Mr.
Ketterman feels that this would be an eligible project for the planning grant monies, and
he feels that it could be rated fairly high, which means that, at least in this region, it
would stand a pretty good chance of being funded.
PWD Smart stated if we are interested in making application for the planning grant
money, we need to do so right away. The applications are reviewed in February and
March for consideration on the State list which would be announced later in the year.
PWD Smart stated we would need a proposal from a consultant, so that we had some idea
of funding level needed, we would also need the support of Bannock County, since they
currently have jurisdiction over that area.
PWD Smart said the State would probably pay 50% of the impact fee study leaving a
local amount of 50% with possibly Bannock County paying half of the local cost. This
would make the impact fee study fairly reasonable. PWD Smart said he has talked to the
County Engineer and he will present it to the Bannock County Commissioners. PWD
Smart stated if the Council is interested in pursuing this, the City can proceed with the
County with an agreement. PWD Smart stated within a few months we could have an
impact fee which will allow us to start collecting in the North Bannock County area. This
will help the North Bannock County sewer system concerns.
Councilman England moved to direct PWD Smart to pursue; 1) Apply for a DEQ Grant
for help with a sewer and water impact fee study for North Bannock County; 2) Enter into
an agreement with Bannock County to cover the cost the State does not cover on the
impact fee study, Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of
motion.
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January 25th, 2005
CLAIMS - Computer print-out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council.
Councilman Quick moved to approve computer print-out claims as presented,
Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
At 8:50 p.m, Councilman Gunter moved, Councilman Quick seconded, with full council
approval to adjourn meeting.
Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk
/'/ Steven M. England
Memo
To:
From:
Subject:
Date:
Mayor Cotant, City Council Members
Steven M. Smart
North Bannock County Sewer Service
January 20, 2005
You are aware Mayor Cotant has been leading a multi-agency committee charged with evaluating
various alternatives to serving the north county with sewer. We have been literally stuck in rut
for the last six months, waiting for either a joint powers agreement or a Memorandum of
Understanding or Memorandum of Agreement to tie the City of Chubbuck, Bannock County and
the City of Pocatello together in this effort. The biggest hurdle to be overcome would be the
financing of a sewer system. One of the thoughts on the table is to develop some sort of an
impact fee for all developments that occur in the north county. That fee would be capitalized so
that monies would be availab, le~.to devote to the project....
I was approached by Chuck Ketterman at Idaho Department of Environmental Quality last week
with the question as to whether or not we would like to use a planning grant from DEQ to assist
in the impact fee study: Chuck feels that this would be an eligible project for the planning grant
monies, and he feels that it could be rated fairly high, which means that, at least in this region, it
would stand a pretty good chance of being funded. However, know that there are no guarantees
on funding,
If we are interested in making application for the planning grant ~honey, we need to do so right
away. The applications _are. reviewed in February and March for consideration on the state list,
which would be announe~n:l later in the year.
Of course we would need a proposal from a consultant, so that we had some idea of the funding
level needed, and we would also need the support of Bannock County, si~nee they currently have
jurisdiction over that area. We should discuss this at our council meeting on the 25th. If you
have any questions, please feel free to contact me. ~
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