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November 5, 1998
Meeting of the regular meeting of the Land Use and Development Commission held in the City
Municipal Building November 5, 1998.
Present: Chairman Kent Kearns, Commission Members: Mary Harker, Pete Anderson, Gayle
Anderson, Wally Wright, Myrna Cain; Council Representative Marvin Gunter; Attorney Tom
Holmes; City Staff: Gerd Dixon, Larry Kohntopp and Steve Smart; Secretary Myrna Crapo.
Chairman Kearns called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM.
Chairman Kearns asked for approval of the October 1, 1998 minutes. Myrna Cain Moved to
approve the minutes with Gale Anderson seconding. All voted in favor.
Chairman Kearns asked if any of the commission members had a conflict of interest. Attorney
Tom Holmes office has worked for the applicant of#2 and #3.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. An application by Gene Hancock and Larry. Herrud, 12367 N. Hawthorne Road,
Pocateilo, Idaho for a preliminary plat for The Willows Subdivision. A Subdivision
located between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Cottonwood
Cove on Quinn.
Gene Hancock, 12367 N. Hawthorne Road, they are doing a 4-plex on their lots and have added
6 one level units to meet handicap requirements. The access into the subdivision is from Quinn
Road.
The staff discussed: 1. The detention basins in front are 3 feet wide and down the middle are 1 feet deep.
2. The turning radius being adequate for the fire department.
Chairman Kearns opened the meeting for public testimony in support of or opposition to the
proposal.
1. Tony Kudla, 1077 W. Quinn Road asked to be able to look at the plan. His house is
across the street from the corner of their property. He was concerned with traffic and asked
about the lighting. After reviewing the plans, Mr. Kudla felt this was a better plan than the
previous ones. They have started site work and he asked why.
Gene Hancock, would like to be done by the 1~t of July. They want to start with the building as
soon as possible. There are one four-plex less than the original plan.
Pete Anderson wanted to commend the developer for the work he has done to make it look
pleasing.
Chairman Kearns closed the public testimony portion and brought it back to the commission for a
discussion and a tnotion
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Pete Anderson moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the preliminary plat of the
Willows Subdivision. Wally Wright seconded. Roll call vote: Myrna Cain, yes; Wally Wright,
yes; Pete Anderson, yes; Kent Kearns, yes; Mary Harker, yes and Gayle Anderson, yes.
2. An application by Heritage Development, P.O. Box 2684, Pocatello, Idaho, for a
Change of Land Use District upon requested annexation, to Single Family
Residential (R-l), for property, located at corner of Siphon Road and Whitaker
iRoad. Property is presently zoned Agriculture (A).
Chairman Kearns Combined items # 2 and #3.
3. An application by American Heritage, Inc., 609 West Maple, Pocatello, Idaho
for a preliminm~y plat for 1st addition of Victorian Village Subdivision. A
Subdivision located adjacent to Victorian Village and West of Ellis School on
Whitaker.
Tim Shurtliff, 426 West Lewis, there was some land swapping done with the adjacent owners.
The lots are the same as Victorian Village addition. The 200' strip along Siphon Road is not
involved
Chairman Kearns opened the meeting to public testimony both for and against the
application.
Wayne Hale, 4825 Whitaker, asked if the zero lot homes are involved in this project.
Chairman Kearns closed the public testimony and asked the developer to answer the questions.
Tim Shirtluff, they have gone back to the R-1 zoning.
Stait'Gerd Dixon: The northern lots are being considered as twin home lots.
At the request of Dean Funk, Chairman Kearns reopened the Public Hearing.
iDean Funk, 1749 S. Fairway owns the 200' adjacent to Siphon Road. He wanted to know
what they would do with the irrigation on siphon.
Steve Smart: Fort Hall doesn't even know at this time what they will to do to repair or
replace it:..
Chairman Kearns closed the public testimony and brought it back to the commission for a
discussion and a motion.
Pete Anderson moved to recommend to the city council approval of the preliminary plat and an
R- 1 zone designation upon requested annexation into the city. Mary Harker seconded the
motion. Roll call vote: Myrna Cain, yes; Wally Wright, yes; Pete Anderson, yes; Kent Kearns,
yes; Mary Harker, yes; Gayle Anderson, yes.
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4. An ordinance of the City of Chubbuck adopting an area of city impact with
Bannock County; adopting by reference ordinances and agreements which shall
apply in said area.
Chairman Kearns explained the reason for this application and the background.
Chairman Kearns opened the meeting t~br public testimony in support of or opposition to the
ordinance. There was none.
Pete Anderson moved to recommend to the city council adoption of the ordinance. Wally
Wright seconded. All voted in favor.
5. An ordinance of the City of Chubbuck adopting chapter 17.22 of the Chubbnck
Municipal code to provide for which ordinances and comprehensive plan shall
govern within the area of city impact, providing for enforcement of said ordinance.
Attorney Holmes explained the reason for this ordinance. The conunission discussed the
ordinance.
Chairman Kearns opened the meeting for public testimony in favor of or opposition to the
ordinance, there was none. The public portion of the meeting was closed and turned back to the
commission for discussion and a motion.
Pete Anderson moved to recommend to the city council adoption of this ordinance. Mary
Harker seconded. All voted in favor.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. A discussion on C-1 designation in schedule of land nses.
The commission discussed.
!. The scale of operation tbr C-1.
2. Function and design of the building and design of the land.
3. Using the strong design review committee
4. A conditional use being a better protection
5. Whitaker Road widening issue
6. Some of the items not permitted in C-1.
The commission decided to leave the ordinance as it is, relying on the definition of C-1 which is:
"The purpose of this district is to provide for small office uses and neighborhood scaled
convenience business uses, which serve nearby residential areas. Some larger establishments may
be conditionally permitted if compatible with adjoining uses.
2. A discussion on proposed ordinance to clarify massage by an untrained person
as not being allowed. Attorney Tom Holmes explained the changes.
Pete Anderson moved to publish this ordinance for the next meeting. Myrna Cain
seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. The c~~ed at9:20 PM.
-~eni ~ns, Ch~irinan
CITY OF CHUBBUCK
LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION
This matter having come before the Land Use and Development Commission for public
hearing pursuant to public notice as required by law, on November 5, 1998, upon the application
of Heritage (hereinafter referred to as "applicant") for a change in land use district for the real
property described on Exhibit "A" hereto from A or Agricultural to R-1 or Single Family
Residential, and the Land Use and Development Commission having heard testimony from
interested parties and being fully advised in the matter, now makes the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Applicant has applied for a zone change from A to R-1 for the real property more
particularly described on Exhibit "A" hereto.
2. All legal requirements for notice of public hearing have been met.
3. The property lies outside the City limits but is designated as R -lin the duly adopted
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Chubbuck.
4. Relevant criteria and standards for consideration of this application are set forth in the
Comprehensive Plan in Sections B, B(5), B(6) and B(8) and in Idaho Code Sections 67-6502 and
67-6508.
5. The requested change in land use district is not in conflict with the provisions of
existing zoning regulations or the duly adopted Comprehensive Plan of the City of Chubbuck.
6. The property in question is suitable for the proposed land use district, and such uses
would be compatible with existing land uses in the area.
7. Owners of adjacent properties have not expressed approval or disapproval of the
proposed change in land use district.
8. The requested zone change is reasonable to provide orderly development of the City,
and to promote economic values and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare.
9. It is in the best interests of the public that the proposed change in land use district be
^� granted.
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BASED UPON THE FOREGOING FINDINGS OF FACT, the Chubbuck Land Use and
Development Commission hereby enters the following:
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The requirements of Idaho Code Section 67-6509(d) have been met.
2. The proposed change in land use district is reasonable and necessary to provide orderly
development of the City, and to promote economic values, and is not inconsistent with or
detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare.
3. The proposed change in land use district is consistent with the provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Ordinance of the City of Chubbuck and the Local Planning
Act of 1975, as codified in Chapter 65 of Title 67 of the Idaho Code.
4. The requested change in Land Use District should be granted.
5. Takings. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-8001 et seq., the Commission makes the
following findings with respect to the decision in this action:
A. This Action does not result in a permanent or temporary physical
AOOIN occupation of private property.
B. This Action does not require the property owner to dedicate a portion of
the property or to grant an easement.
C. This Action does not deprive the owner of the property of all viable uses of
the property.
D. This Action does not have a significant impact on the landowner's
economic interest.
E. This Action does not deny a fundamental attribute of ownership.
F. This Action does not serve the same purpose that would be served by
directly prohibiting the use or action; nor does the condition imposed substantially
advance such purpose.
DECISION
It is recommended that the application for a change in land use district to designate the
land described on Exhibit "A" be granted by the City Council.
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DATED this `J day of /�toyc , 1998.
Chairm ,
Land Use and Development Commission
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