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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 26', 2002
Minutes of a regular meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, February 26h, 2002.
Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Leroy S. Quick, Steven M. England, Marvin
C. Gunter, B. Kent Kearns, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven
M. Smart and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor Cotant asked for corrections and additions to the Special
Meeting Minutes of February 12'h, 2002 and Regular Meeting Minutes of February 12th,
2002.
Councilman England moved to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of February 12''',
2002 as read, Councilman Quick seconded. All council members present voted in favor
of motion.
^„ Councilman Quick moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 12`h,
2002 as read, Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members present voted in favor
of motion.
619 W. CHUBBUCK ROAD - MICHAEL GARVIN - Mr. Garvin wants to discuss putting a
mobile home on the back of his lot at 619 W. Chubbuck Road. Mr. Garvin gave Council
a site plan showing the proposed location of a temporary mobile home dwelling.
Mr. Garvin stated he purchased the home in November, 2001 specifically for the purpose
of having his mother of 90 years of age live close by.
Mr. Garvin said he contacted BI Ray Griffin, one of the discussions was hooking up the
sewer line to mobile home. The City does not allow the proposed mobile home sewer line
to be hooked into Mr. Garvin's sewer line. Asst. Planning Director Larry Kohntopp took
the matter to Staff Meeting, Staff required the proposal go through the conditional use
permit procedure.
Mr. Garvin stated the proposed mobile home is temporary, he does not want to be a
landlord and the mobile home will be removed as soon as his mother leaves the dwelling.
Discussion about cost of connecting the sewer line from mobile home to street.
Mr. Garvin stated he will sign any agreement stating he will remove the temporary
mobile home at such time as his mother leaves the dwelling.
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February 26`x, 2002
619 W. CHUBBUCK ROAD - MICHAEL GARVIN - (cont.)
Councilman England stated his concern is sending Mr. Garvin to Land Use &
Development Commission in April, without having the sewer issue resolved.
Councilman Kearns expressed concern about zoning issues by creating a duplex situation.
Mr. Garvin stated he is requesting a solution from the City Council on the sewer line
issue so he can apply for a conditional use permit.
Attorney Holmes said PWD Smart and himself need to prepare a recommendation on
how to resolve the sewer issue for the Land Use and Development Commission.
Council told Mr. Garvin the City Staff will work the water and sewer issue out.
HILINE ROAD TO EAST CHUBBUCK ROAD CITY LIMITS ROAD CONSTRUCTION -
Residents from Hiline Road to E. Chubbuck Rd. city limits were invited to this Council
Meeting to discuss the proposed road construction from Hiline Rd. east to E. Chubbuck
Road city limits.
PWD Smart presented drawings showing the proposed construction and how it would
affect each of the properties.. PWD Smart stated the City is proposing to build the street
out to the existing right -a -way so the back of the curb would lie on the existing street
right -a -way line, if the property owners are willing, the City will build a 5' sidewalk on
the property owners property. The City is asking the property owners to deed 8' easement
to the City with 5' a sidewalk easement and 3' a utility easement, then the City will
construct the sidewalk, curb and gutter. PWD Smart stated the road will be two lanes with
a center turn lane.
The following concerns were discussed:
1. Concern about trees being removed.
2. Mayor Cotant stated the City will try to save any trees we can.
3. The street is proposed to be 50' wide.
4. One resident said he will not give the City an easement for a sidewalk. Mayor Cotant
said he did not have to, but giving the easement will be the only way the City will
construct a sidewalk on a property.
5. Concern about a three lane road causing traffic to go faster.
6. Some properties have a visibility problem mainly because of the hill.
7. Ed Bowman, 847 E. Chubbuck Road concern about lack of space between the road and
his front door with him giving an 8' easement.
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HILINE RD AND E. CHUBBUCK ROAD CONSTRUCTION DISCUSSION - (cont.)
8. No parking on street.
9. Fences and sprinkling systems will be replaced by City.
10. Discussion about liability if a person gets hit by a vehicle while a postal truck is
delivering mail.
11. Discussion about area where bike paths are needed.
12. Most residents felt there should be all or none on the construction of sidewalks.
13. City wants to start construction the first day school is out while finishing the day before
school starts.
Bruce Wiese, U.S. Postal Service was present and presented his concerns, also suggested
the City and the Post Office work together on mail delivery to residents. Postal Service is
not in a position to install gang mail boxes on E. Chubbuck Road at this time. Postal
Service is in favor of group mail boxes.
,--% PWD Smart encouraged residents to call with any questions or concerns.
City Staff will contact each individual property owner to discuss easements.
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - PARK MEADOWS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT -
Final Development Plan for a planned unit development (PUD) located in the NW 1/4,
Section 9, Township 6 South, Range 34 East. B.M. containing 160 acres, more or less.
This property is located in Bannock County, Idaho, north of I -86, east of Philben Road
and south of Chubbuck Road.
Council did not receive the Final Development Plan for review.
Councilman Kearns moved to table the Park Meadows Planned Unit Development, PUD
Final Development Plan until the March 12', 2002 Council Meeting, Councilman Gunter
seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
FINAL PLAT - PARK MEADOWS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - Mayor Cotant and
Council reviewed the Park Meadows Final Plat.
PWD Smart stated drawings have been reviewed by Staff and recommends City Council
approve the Park Meadows Final Plat.
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February 26`h, 2002
FINAL PLAT PHASE 1 - PARK MEADOWS PUD - (cont)
Darns Ellis and Jay Cornelison, Rocky Mountain Engineering expressed the following
concerns:
1. High costs of the pavement section. Mr. Cornelison stated on Galena Street the Staff
recommended 3 1/2" asphalt, the developer asked the Council to consider laying 3 ",
with the other half inch being base.
2. Concern about City's requirement of a 40' street right -a -way on West Chubbuck Road.
3. Darris Ellis asked for the same consideration that was recently given to the developer
on Alpine and require a 60' street right -a -way on Galena instead of the 66' street right -
a -way.
Councilman Kearns said he is not in favor of requiring less than the 40' required right -a-
way on W. Chubbuck Road.
Councilman England moved to approve the Park Meadows Planned Unit Development,
PUD Final Plat as presented with 3" asphalt with a 1/2" base, instead of the 3 %2"
compacted asphalt, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of
motion.
ORDINANCE #552 - Vacating the easement for a future street on the western most 50' of Lots 1-
5 of Block 1, Greener Pasture Subdivision.
Attorney Holmes read Ordinance #552 in full for the first and final reading.
Councilman Kearns moved to dispense with the rule of reading Ordinance #552 on three
separate days, Councilman Quick seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, yes;
Gunter, yes; Kearns, yes.
Councilman Quick moved to adopt Ordinance #552 as read, Councilman Gunter
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, yes; Gunter, yes; Kearns, yes.
ORDINANCE - Adoption Chapter 2.34, Tree Advisory Commission and Standards.
Attorney Holmes read ordinance in by title only for the second reading.
Council tabled the ordinance until the March 12`h, 2002 Council Meeting.
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February 2&, 2002
ORDINANCE #553 - Amended Section 16.12.300 of the Chubbuck Municipal Code to adopt the
2000 Edition of the Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction, making corrections
to the source; amending 17.12.2 10 to require a plat to be submitted fourteen days before
the Council Meeting adding Section 17.16.240 to require execution of a development
agreement; amending Section 17.16.050 to clarify when development may take place
prior to final plat approval and to provide for the posting of a subdivision completion
bond.
Mayor Cotant, Councilman England, Councilman Kearns and Attorney Holmes read
Ordinance #553 in full for the first and final reading.
PWD Smart recommended the requirement a plat to be submitted seven days before a
council meeting be changed to fourteen days. Council agreed.
Councilman England moved to dispense with the rule of reading Ordinance #553 on three
separate days, Councilman Quick seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, yes;
Gunter, yes; Kearns, yes.
Councilman Quick moved to adopt Ordinance #553 as read, Councilman Gunter
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, yes; Gunter, yes; Kearns, yes.
EVALUATION OF THE PHASE II STORM WATER REQUIREMENTS AFFECTING THE
CITY OF CHUBBUCK - The evaluation report presented by George Spinner, Cascade
Earth Sciences was tabled at the February 12', 2002 Council Meeting.
PWD Smart gave a report and recommended approval of the City proceeding with the
Evaluation of the Phase II Storm Water Requirements evaluation.
PWD Smart stated the Phase II Storm Water requirements will be affecting the City, City
of Pocatello and Bannock County are interested in participating together with the City of
Chubbuck. PWD Smart stated first item on the list is the required storm water permit
procedure.
Councilman England moved to accept this evaluation and authorize City Staff to work on
an intergovernmental agreement between Pocatello and Bannock County, Councilman
Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. PWD Smart will keep
Mayor Cotant and Council updated.
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February 26"', 2002
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DESTRUCTION OF SCANNED POLICE DOCUMENTS -
Police Department presented a list of scanned police documents to be destroyed,
(attached).
Councilman Quick moved to approve destruction of scanned police documents as
presented, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members present voted in favor of
motion.
CLAIMS - Computer print -out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council.
Councilman Gunter moved to approve computer print -out claims as presented,
Councilman England seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
At 10:30 p.m, Councilman England moved, Councilman Quick seconded, with full council to
adjourn meeting.
P, O� 6'",
Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk