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HomeMy WebLinkAbout006 06 85LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES June 6, 1985 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Land Use and Development ~ Commission held in the city municipal building, June 6, 1985. Present: Chairman Pete Anderson, Commission Members: Becky Hopkins, Council Representativei Robert Allen, Dee Stalder, .Ron Nelson, Public Works Director Steven Smart and Acting Secretary Myrna Crapo. Myrna Cain, Sue Parrish, and Lynn Winmill were excused. Meeting called to order at 8:06 p m. by Chairman Anderson. Chairman Anderson asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of May 2, 1985. There being none, Bob Allen made motion to accept minutes as written. Dee Stalder seconded the motion, withal.ail commission members voting in favor. Chairman Anderson asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of May 9, 1985. There being none, Bob Allen made motion to accept minUtes as writtem. Becky Hopkins seconded the motion, with all commission members voting in favor. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. PROPOSAL BY PRICE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY for a change of zoning from AGricultural (A) to General Commercial (C-2) on property located immediately south of 1-86 and east of Hawthorne Road and west of the Pine Ridge Mall, Chubbuck, Idaho. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing and asked for comments from the city. Engineer Smart explained what the mall was proposing to do. Mr. Michael Brown project director explained that 11.08 acres was to be used by Shopco to build a new store. Chairman Anderson asked for comments from the public either for or against. ~0b'Mi~chell the mall manager explained that Shopco was a super discount chain that will occupy 90,000 square feet and be a general merchandise user. There being no further public comment Chairman Anderson closed the Public hearing, and opened it to commission discussion. Becky Hopkins made a motion to recommend .to the city council that they approve the zoning change. Dee Stalder seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hopkins, yes; Anderson yes; Allen, yes; Nelson, yes; Stalder, yes. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES June 6, 1985 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM. 2. REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PINE RIDGE MALL 1ST ADDITION, to be developed by Price Development Company on property located immediately south of 1-86 and east of Hawthorne Road and west of the Pine Ridge Mall, Chubbuck, Idaho. Chairman Anderson asked for comments from engineer Steven Smart. Engineer Smart presented his comments. Shopco was desi~!us if theY could work it out to have an access onto Hawthorne Road. It needed to be discussed whether this would be a public or a private street and if so a preliminary plat was required. Chairman Anderson asked for comments from Price Development. Mr. Michael Brown explained the development of the road. They didn't feel becauSe of traffic studies they have made that the road was a necessity at this time. Price proposed that if the road became a necessitY that they then construct it with city standards, s6 it could be turned over to the city if desired. The hearing was opened for public comment eithe~ for or aginst the proposal. LaVeda Cleaves at 4207 Hawthorn~S~t the additional cars would do to the Quinn entrance? Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing and opened it up to Commission discussion. The commission expressed concern about the traffic problem at the mall. Engineer Smart presented the results of a traffic count' taken by Price Development. 1. The new store would add 5% of the traffic on Hawthorne Road 2. About 1/2 of the people entering and leaving the mall use the Quinn Road. The commission questioned the area thatwould be used by Price Development and the road, that would service Shopco. The strip is 50' wide that leads from Hawthorne to the mall. Hawthorne Road.access was disCussed by the commission along with requiring improvement on the Quinn Road Access. Robert Allen made motion to recommend approval of the plat to the ~evel city council with the condition that the developer has the option b0~pe~ the road at this time, but before the road can be turned over to the city as a dedicated right of way that it conform'ko the city street standards; and that also the developer and all parties four, or three, 'how many ever parties are involved resolve the traffic problems at the Quinn street exit and that a plan of action be enacted not necessary undertaken and that this would not delay the issuance of building permits to begin the construction of the new store. Ron Nelson seconded the motion. When calling for a roll call vote the commission members had an additional discussion. PINE RIDGE MALL - Preliminary Plat June 12, 1985 Page 3 for mall addition Robert Allen amended his motion to read: to recommend approval of the preliminary plat to the city council with the condition that the developer solve the traffic problems by three different options: (1. Hawthorne access (2. By correcting the Quinn Access (3~ or however, or both Roll call vote: Hopkins, Yes; Anderson, yes; Allen, yes; Stalder, yes, Nelson, yes. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: 3. REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE BU~FFALOE PARK SUBDIVISION to be deVei~ODed~by S£K~s DevelOpment, a subdivision located 6n~ ~c~ we~S~-~ide· of Whitaker Road and sOUth of Siphon Road, ChubbuCk, Idaho. Chairman Anderson asked Engineer Smart for his comments. Mr. Smart explained to the commission the drafting items on the plat and answered questions from the commission. Ken Satterfield representing S-K-S addressed the commission explaining their intent concerning this subdivision. They want to develope in two or three phases. It will be a rural atmosphere allowing saddle horses. They would like to tie in with the sewer lift station when that road is torn up. The commission questioned the riding area, the parking, set backS for houSes, and road through the subdivision. Chairman Anderson opened the hearing up for public comment for or against. There was no public comment so the hearing was closed. It was them opened to the commission for discuSsion. Mr. Satterfield informed the commission that on Whitaker Road they proposed sidewalks without curb and gutter. The commission discussed the need for sidewalks for children to walk on and the type of.sidewalks that would be appropriate, and who would be responsible for maintaining %heburrow pits. Dee Stalder made a motion to recommend to the city council approval of the preliminary plat with the stipulation that there be sidewalks on all existing streets throughout the subdivision; that parking area be provided for the Dark for horse trailors~in lieu of the culd-de-sac on Greo~ge street there will be a parking area at the end of that street; that the plat include 1/2 Whitaker and 1/2 Siphon road to be dedicated. Becky Hopkins seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hopkins, yes; Anderson, yes; Ailen, yes; Stalder, yes; and Nelson, yes. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES June 6, 1985 Page 4 The motion carried and the preliminary plat will now come before the council on June 25th. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM TABLED FROM MAY 9 MEETING 4. STEWART NELSON, 11631 NELSON LANE, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to place 4-Plex units on the west 550 feet of lot 18 block 1, Paradise Acres Subdivision. Since the public hearing was already held no public comm..e~_twas taken. Chairman Anderson opened it to discussion by the commission. The commission asked for Engineer Smart's comments but he informed the commission that the developer had brought the drawings in that night at' 4:30 p.m. so they had not had a chance to study it. The commissiOn questioned Mr. Nelson on the new drawings. disCuSsed what they felt needs to be required The commission Stewart Nelson informed the commission that he would: 1. Do away with Storage sheds 2. There would be 45' driveways on both end 3. Dumpsters would be used, they will be located in the garage area with S~id redwood fence to enclose them. 4. Residential sidewalks from.the garages. Bob Allen made a motion that they approve the conditional use permit for Stewart Nelson to place 16 4-plex units in the Paradise acres subdivision as platted out on the drawing with the following conditions that: 1. a buffer zone be placed on the north side of the property that would have 20' width of grass and trees. 2. Garbage enclosures around the dumpsters 3. Ample lighting be provided around the areas to deter vandalism and other problems that would be unobtrusive to neighbors 4. Playground be constructed with the let phase of development 5. Setbacks to comply with all city ordinances, codes, etc. 6. Drainage complies with the ordinances of City of Chubbuck Dee Stalder seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hopkins, no, Anderson, Yes; Atlen, yes; Stalder, yes; and Nelson, yes. The motion carried Chairman Anderson requested the citY attorney Lynn Winmill have prepared for their consideration on the next meeting of July llth the following: 1. New multipal houSing ordinance 2. Answer to commissions question if they as a commission can investigate on the extension on Valenty Roa~ SinCe the next meeting falls on the 4th of J~~mmi~sion decided to hold their July meet~gon the llth. ~~ Meeting adjourned at ll:10~p.m. -~~///~~'~-~,:~..~ ~~ M rna C~po~ Sec~tary CITY OF CHUBBUCK LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION This matter having come before the Commission for public hearing pursuant to public notice as required by law, on June 6, 1985, upon the application of Stewart Nelson (hereinafter referred to as "applicant") for a conditional use permit to construct 16 4-plex units on real property described as the west 550 feet of lot 18, Block 1, Paradise Acres subdivision, and the 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 conditional use permit as particularly described above. 2. All legal requirements for notice of the public hearing have been met. 3. The property in question is zoned General Residential (R-2) pursuant to the Land Use Ordinance of the City of Chubbuck. 4. The property is designated as General Residential (R-2) in the duly adopted Comprehensive Plan of the City of Chubbuck. 5. Relevant criteria and standards for consideration of this application are set forth in Section 7-4 of the Chubbuck Land Use Ordinance and other pertinent provisions of the Chubbuck Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. 6. The existing neighboring land uses in the immediate area of this property are: to the north, single family residential structures within a subdivision; to the east, agricultural and undeveloped commercial property; to the south, single family residential structures; and to the west, single family household dwellings. 7. The facts relevant to an evaluation of the relevant criteria and standards are as follows: A. Neighbors expressed concern about negative impact which dense apartment complex will have on adjoining property values and quality of life in adjoining subdivision. FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION - Page 1 CH#6-52 B. Under both current and prior zoning, a multiple household structure is allowed if a conditional use permit is granted. 8. Owners of adjacent property have objected to the issuance of the requested conditional use permit. BASED UPON THE FOREGOING FINDINS OF FACT, the Land Use and Development Commission hereby enters the following: CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The use for which the permit is sought will not be injurious to the neighborhood and will not be significantly detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. 2. If properly conditioned the permit sought will not produce an adverse impact on the economic values of adjacent properties. 3. If properly conditioned the permit sought will not produce a negative impact on transportation facilities, schools, public parks, or the natural environment. 4. If properly conditioned the noise and traffic conditions generated by the use for which the permit is sought, does not indicate that the permit should be denied. 5. If proper conditions are imposed the use for which the permit is sought shall not work an unreasonable hardship upon surrounding property owners. 6. If proper conditions are imposed the aesthetic qualities of the proposed use will not conflict with the aesthetic qualities of the surrounding lands. 7. The adverse impact of the proposed use on other development within the City has been minimized by Applicant as much as is reasonably possible. 8. Although the proposed use may create some adverse impact on adjoining properties, this impact can be mitigated by appropriate conditions. 9. The requested conditional use permit, should be granted subject to the conditions set forth hereinafter. FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION - Page 2 CH#6-52 n DECISION 1. The Land Use and Development Commission, pursuant to the foregoing, finds that the request of the applicant should be and hereby is approved, subject to the following conditions: A. A buffer zone be placed on the north side of the property that would have a 20 -foot width of grass and trees. B. No storage sheds on the property. C. Forty-five (45) foot driveways on both ends of the property. D. Dumpsters would be used and located in a garage area with solid redwood fence to enclose them. E. Residential sidewalks from the garages to the individual units. F. Ample lighting be provided around the areas to deter vandalism, but with such lights to be unobtrusive to neighbors. G. Playground to be constructed with the first phase of development. H. Setbacks to comply with all city ordinances. I. Drainage to comply with the ordinances of the City of Chubbuck. FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION - Page 3 CH#6-52