HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 17 2017 CMCITY OF CHUBBUCK
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MAY 17TH° 2017 — 6:00PM
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Ellis
INVOCATION: Brett Fuhriman
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kevin England, Ryan Lewis, Melanie Evans, Annette
Baumeister, Josh Ellis, and City Attorney Tom Holmes
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Public Works Director Rodney Burch, City Clerk Rich Morgan, and
Deputy Clerk Joey Bowers
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May P, 2017
Councilmember Evans motioned for approval of minutes
Councilmember Lewis seconded motion for approval
Roll Call: Ellis -yes, Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, motion passed
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. An application by Mason Lewis, 15136 West Hunziker Road, Pocatello, ID 83202 for the
Preliminary Plat for Lewis Subdivision located in Northeast '/4 of Section 4, Township 6
South, Range 34 East, of the Boise Meridian in the County of Bannock, approximately
555 Homestead Road.
Stewart Ward with Dioptra 4737 Afton Place, Chubbuck ID. Mr. Ward presented that this
was a two lot Single Family Residential subdivision. The developer will be improving the
Homestead connection with sidewalk, curb and gutter. Mr. Ward also said that there is an
existing private irrigation system that will remain in place for the residence.
Public Works Director Rodney Burch said that staff has reviewed and approves the
application. Mr. Burch explained that a Building Permit had been issued due to the fact that it
was an existing lot, and due to hold ups. By doing this the developer had agreed to no occupancy
until all the improvements had been met. This agreement between the City and developer had
been recorded with the developers building permit.
Councilmember Ellis wanted to know why the City had issued a building permit before
Council's approval of the preliminary and final plat. He also asked City Attorney Tom Homes if
he saw any problems issuing the building permit with these conditions beforehand. Mr. Holmes
stated that he did not see any problems with staff issuing the permit.
Mayor England declared the public hearing opened, There being no comment the public hearing
was closed.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Lewis Subdivision Preliminary plat
Councilmember Lewis wanted to make sure that there wasn't anything outstanding from city
staff requests before approval of the preliminary plat. Councilmember Lewis also wanted it to be
known for the record that he did not recuse himself from this application. Because there is no
connection or relation between councilmember Lewis and the developer.
Councilmember Ellis motioned for approval of the Preliminary plat, with staff conditions.
Councilmember Lewis seconded motion for approval of the preliminary plat.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, Ellis -yes, motion passed
2. Approval of Lewis Subdivision Final plat
Councilmember Lewis motioned for approval of the final plat, subject to engineering approval of
construction plans. Councilmember Ellis seconded motion for approval of the final plat.
Roll Call: Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, Ellis -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed
3. Approval of Copperfield Landing 2A Short Plat
Councilmember Ellis recused himself from the Copperfield Landing item.
Public Works Director Rodney Burch stated that staff recommends approval. Mr. Burch
explained that these were two existing lots. Applicant has applied to lengthen these lots as
requested by potential buyers. Mr. Burch said that to do this a short plat was the appropriate
procedure to move forward. Mr. Burch also said that there was 45 ft. of improvements that need
to be taken care of on Cole St. City Staff had agreed to allow the applicant to do these
improvements with Copperfield Landing 3 and 4 construction. City Staff is ready to issue
building permits for these lots on the condition that there will be no occupancy until all
improvements have been met.
Councilmember Evans motioned for approval of the Copperfield Landing short plat, conditional
upon the 45ft of roadway and utilities to be completed with Copperfield Landing 3 and 4
construction, and not allowing occupancy until completed.
Councilmember Lewis seconded approval of the Copperfield Landing short plat.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, motion passed
4. Approval of Lucky Lane Final PUD plan
Stewart Ward with Dioptra 4737 Afton Place, Chubbuck ID. Mr. Ward explained that the
preliminary and final plans are the same. But he wanted to address some of the Councils
concerns from the previous meeting. Mr. Ward stated that there will be a stop sign placed at the
exit onto Lucky lane. The developer will be putting in a 4x4 concrete box on its property to stop
the irrigation water, but this box will be able to store some water if needed to prevent flooding. It
will also allow the developer to pump water out of the box for irrigation if desired. There will be
a 6 foot privacy fence installed on all three sides of the development. The developer has placed a
20 x 20 concrete pad between the first two buildings, and another 20 x 25 area between buildings
3 and 4 in the swell area for private space. There will also be a homeowners association between
the owners of the four buildings for maintenance and repairs on the landscaping, parking lot, and
open spaces.
Councilmember Lewis wanted to make sure that even though the community was not there at
this meeting, that the Council kept the promises they made during the public hearing. He was
concerned about only having 800 square feet of privacy space and wanted to see some
playground equipment installed.
Councilmember Ellis didn't see a problem with the 800 square feet, and didn't see any reason
to install playground equipment because he wanted the developer to keep the existing tree. But
he did want to have some benches and tables installed with a cement pad that the residents could
grill on or use for other events.
Councilmember Baumeister felt like that the developer did not need to make it feasible for
parties. She felt like this development was two blocks from Stuart Park which would make up
the missing 800 square feet and the residents would go there for parties.
Councilmember Evans felt like that the resident would use these amenities, due to the fact
that you can drive around to other developments and there is always family's using the grass and
other amenities at their current residence. Councilmember Evans did feel like that the developer
didn't need to fill the open areas up with a lot of amenities just a few benches, tables, and grass
would be sufficient.
City Attorney Tom Holmes recommend instead of the Council trying to micro -manage the
developer, that the developer present his proposal and that the Council either approve or deny the
application as presented.
Public Works Director Rodney Burch did explain that in the PUD Ordinance there is a section
about residential infill. If the parcels are smaller the City has the ability to not require any of the
required amenities. Mr. Burch said that the intent of that section is for the fact that these smaller
PUD's are difficult to make function, and the resident may not stay there for family functions.
Council told the developer that they did not want the fence as two different materials, it had to
be one type of fence. Even if the Developer has to put his fence up against an existing fence.
Councilmember Ellis motioned for approval of Lucky Lane plan, with the addition of two
benches in the east section between building 3 and 4, a continuous 6 ft. privacy fence of the
developer's choice excluding chain link, and the remaining conditions from City Staff.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval of Lucky Lane plan with conditions.
Roll Call: Ellis -yes, Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -no, motion passed
5. Approval of Lucky Lane Final PUD plat
Public Works Director Rodney Burch said staff supports approval on the condition of final
approval of construction plans.
Councilmember Ellis motioned for approval of Lucky Lane final Plat, subject to construction
plan approval. Councilmember Evans seconds motion for approval of Lucky Lane final Plat.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -no, Ellis -yes, motion passed
6. Approval of Records for Destruction
Councilmember Evans motioned for Approval of records for destruction.
Councilmember Baumeister seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, Ellis -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed
7. Discussion on the feasibility of a Chubbuck City Recreation Center
Councilmember Evans presented information that she had received from VCBO Architecture
out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Councilmember Evans and Public Works Director Rodney Burch
made a trip down to Provo to tour the new recreation/senior center that the VCBO had
developed. Councilmember Evans presented that the Provo Recreation center was 160,000
square feet and was bringing in an additional $600,000 more then the City of Provo had
originally predicted. Councilmember Evans feels like they should have this company come to
Chubbuck to do a feasibility study. This feasibility study would help the Council and the City to
have the numbers and vision needed to determine if a recreation center would be feasible, the
size of the center, the amenities it should include, and how to move forward. Councilmember
Evans stated that to go all the way through the study would cost about $50,000. Councilmember
Evans Stated that she had already talked to City Clerk Rich Morgan and the City does have this
amount in the City's budget without having to raise taxes.
Council was concerned about paying $50,000 to have this company come do a study, and was
wondering if they could do some of the work internally to cut costs. Public Works Director
Rodney Burch stated that the results could come back that a Recreation center would not be
successful in our community. If that was the case it would not cost the $50,000. Mr. Burch
suggested that Council take it one step at a time and the Council could stop the process at any
point. Council liked Mr. Burch's suggestions but decided to move forward with just having the
developer come make a presentation to the Council before making any further decisions.
CLAIMS: Payment Approval Reports for 05/17/17, as presented to Mayor England and Council
Councilmember Lewis motioned for approval of City claims.
Councilmember Baumeister seconded motion for approval of claims
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Ellis -yes, Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, motion passed
ADJOURN: MAYOR KEVIN ENGLAND
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Rich Moroan
CiNClerk
Kevin England
Mayor