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HomeMy WebLinkAbout004-01-08 w - r Ole LAND USE &DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Apnl 1, 2008 Minutes of the Land Use and Development Commission regular meeting held at Chubbuck City Hall, 5160 Yellowstone, April 1, 2008. Present: Chairman Pete Anderson; Commission Members: Jason Mendenhall, James Eborn, Michelle Christy, Ron Horner, Morris Kinghorn; City Staff: City Staff: Steve Smart, Sean Harris and Larry Kohntopp; Secretary DeLaina Baker. Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and asked if any commission members had a conflict with any agenda items. There were none. Chairman Anderson asked for approval of the minutes of the March 4, 2008 meeting. Morris Kinghorn moved the minutes be approved; Jason Mendenhall seconded; all members voted to approve. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. An application by Phoenix Development, Danis Ellis, 4470 Wasatch Blvd, for Park Meadows Addition Preliminary Plat, located west of 9th and 10th Park Meadows Additions. Darris Ellis addressed the meeting. He described details of the color-coded map of Park Meadows PUD on display. Next, he displayed the plat map and described plans for the 11`'' Addition. Ellis said this 11th addition will be the final phase of the PUD. He pointed out several park areas. Chairman Anderson asked for questions from the commission. There were none. Chairman Anderson invited comments from city staff. Sean Hams reviewed two items of concern. He said Waterman Circle would be one maintenance issue, and that the water and sewer stubs running between lots and across the canal to the McNabb property would also be a maintenance issue, since the city prefers these lines to be in the street. He said the city also recommends the current stub at Galena and one south of that be eliminated also, as he pointed out on the map. If deemed absolutely necessary, they would require a 25-foot easement for each. Jim Eborn asked about the purpose of these utilities in the original proposal. Sean Hams did not know. Chairman Anderson then opened the hearing for public comment. Gerald McNabb, 12973 N. Philbin Road, said he was pleased with the development and appreciated the city's support. He noted they have tried to create a walkable neighborhood. He acknowledged the city avoids pumping stations when possible and that areas south of the canal had limited gravity feed for sewage. He described a drawing showing limits of gravity feed. He suggested sewer access at the end of Independence to keep costs down. McNabb also said he sold property to the First Baptist Church with the agreement to provide access, which is Waterman Circle. The Pubic Hearing was then closed and turned over to closing comments. Ellis made closing comments regarding sewer and water access options, including on Independence and possibly Philbin, if the sewer stubs are not allowed. He said some homes on Alpine have injector pumps in them. He believes south of the canal will be mostly commercial. He would like the current plans approved, so they can proceed as soon as possible. Chairman Anderson invited commission questions. Jim Eborn asked staff for clarification on the sewer maintenance concerns with the stubs. Sean Harris described concerns with sewer not in public right of way, and where homes and fences are built afterwards, are hard to get to for repairs. Steve Smart noted that gravity feed sewer, even in an easement, would be better than a pumping station. Smart also said it is possible to access sewer through manholes without getting on pnvate property, but he preferred water not be stubbed through there. Chairman Anderson clarified they now have a 15-foot easement for the water and a 10-foot easement for the sewer. Steve Smart recommended a minimum 25-foot easement for the sewer. They discussed whether to locate the sewer line between Lots 3 &4. Smart recommended the city allow the sewer line through with a 25-foot easement, then let the developers decide what suits their needs. Ellis pointed out options for water loops. Jason Mendenhall said he had strong concerns with city maintenance of Waterman Circle. Chairman Anderson agreed it should not be only an access to the church property. He said it should be continued as a street or be a privately owned drive, otherwise a cul-de-sac would be necessary. A map was displayed to clarify Baptist church property boundaries, which also showed an original plan for a cul-de-sac. Steve said he and Sean discussed the access opportunities along Sawtooth and Pinewood and questioned the viability of Waterman. Chairman Anderson asked for more on the church's intentions for this as anything but an access. Smart explained how connections to Philbin should be limited, as it will become a major arterial. Chairman Anderson asked if Waterman Circle could be located differently. Ellis reviewed his discussion with the church developers at the time the plans were agreed on early in the process. He feels the property has good access along other sides, but they would have to work it out with the church. Jason Mendenhall moved Park Meadows 11`h Addition Preliminary Plat be approved with the following conditions: that the city council follow the city staff recommendation to eliminate Waterman Circle and that the water and sewer access points conform to city staff requirements. Michelle Christy seconded; Commissioners discussed further conditions and amended the motion to require the water stub be relocated and allowing latitude to the developer to locate the sewer stub between Lots 3 &4. Roll Call Vote: Michelle Christy -Yes; James Eborn -Yes; Ron Horner-Yes; Moms Kinghorn - Yes; Jason Mendenhall -Yes; Chairman Pete Anderson -Yes; Motion was approved with recommendations to the city council. • 2. An application by Gary Nelson,443 Falling Leaf Lane,Twin Falls, Idaho 83301, for a change of Land Use District from Agricultural, (A)to Limited Commercial, (C-1). Property is located at 4660 Hawthorne Road. Gary Nelson stated the existing home will stay for at least a year but may be remodeled or removed later. He pointed out proposed parking area for Hawthorne Square on his display map. Nelson responded to questions from the commissioners: He showed where the Hawthorne Square access is located but not shown on the map. He said the spaces were intended for employee parking, and there are doors into the back of the business. Nelson also pointed out the existing fence. Steve Smart reported on the status of the buffer strip where the lot was pushed south to provide a buffer, which Nelson said would be a landscape strip. There being no further questions from city staff and there being no further public comment, the hearing was closed. The commissioners discussed future access if nearby property develops. They discussed having recommendations to the council be shown on the drawing. Morris Kinghorn moved the zoning change application be recommended to the city council subject to an accurate drawing showing the access and the buffer of proper size. Ron Horner seconded. Roll Call Vote: Michelle Christy-Yes; James Eborn -Yes; Ron Horner-Yes; Morris Kinghorn - Yes; Jason Mendenhall -Yes; Chairman Pete Anderson -Yes; Motion was approved with recommendations to the city council. Morris Kinghorn moved the meeting be adjourned at 7:45; Jason Mendenhall seconded; all voted in favor of motion to adjourn. din Pete • nd-rson, Chairman DeLaina Baker, Secretary /*"� LUDC March 4, 2008 Page 3 of 3