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HomeMy WebLinkAbout008.14.18 City of Chubbuck Land Use and Development Commission Meeting Minutes August 14, 2018- 7:00 pm Minutes of the Land Use and Development Commission regular meeting held at Chubbuck City Hall, 5160 Yellowstone, on August 14, 2018. Temporary Chairperson Brady Smith: Commission Members: Rebecca Berls, Thais Ayre, Brandon Jackson, and Carrie Holm. Planning and Development Director: Devin Hillam, Public Works Director: Rodney Burch, City Planner: Paul Andrus. City Attorney:Tom Holmes, Office Administrator: Ranelle Simmons Jackson moved that Brady Smith be the temporary chairperson for tonight's meeting because the chair and vice chair are not in attendance. Holm seconded. All voted in favor. Temporary Chairperson Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Holm led the commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. Smith asked if any commissioners had a conflict of interest within the items before the board tonight.Jackson has a conflict of interest with item #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES for June 12, 2018 (action item) Smith entertained a motion to approve the minutes as emailed. Holm moved the minutes of June 12, 2018 meeting be approved as emailed;Ayre seconded.The full authority approved. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Petitioner, City of Chubbuck, proposes a Change in Land Use District from Industrial (I) to Commercial General (C-2) for all lands which are zoned Industrial (I) and which are located within the NE'A of Section 10,Township 6 South, Range 34 East of the Boise Meridian and which are located between the railroad tracks on the eastern boundary and Yellowstone Highway on the western boundary, and between East Chubbuck Road on the northern boundary and Interstate 86 on the southern boundary.At the meeting,the Commission will review the request against criteria established in Idaho Code 67-6511, namely, whether the request conforms to the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan and whether the request would result in demonstrable adverse impacts upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing public services within the area, including the school district. Type of Action: Recommendation to the City Council (action item) Devin Hillam, Planning and Development Director for the City of Chubbuck, was in attendance representing the application. J:\Planning\LUDO\LAND USE SECRETARY\Minutes\Minutes 2018\008.14.18.docx 1 Hillam set the stage for why the city is asking for this rezone. Old economy and new economy was presented by Hillam stating that the old is shifting to the new. Knowing that the economy is shifting city staff has looked at ways to enhance the quality of life in Chubbuck. A vibrant downtown with biking paths are just a couple of the ways. Our city needs to build on existing strengths. Chubbuck Development Authority is actively buying property in the proposed downtown area. The city is looking at all the smart growth principles for enhancing quality of life. The strategic plan should be approved by the City Council tomorrow night. The new zone the city is looking at is Mixed Use (MU). Hillam had a concept of the way the downtown area could possibly look. The next step to creating a vibrant mixed use area is the rezoning that is before the board. Tonight the city is asking for a recommendation to City Council for approval of the zoning change for the area mentioned above. Hillam asked the board if they had any questions regarding the application. Smith asked Hillam in 10 years if one of the existing uses were to sell will the new owner need to apply to the city. Hillam explained the use stays with the land. Smith opened the public hearing. Kent Rudeen 2860 Cold Creek Road American Falls, Idaho. Owns a self-serve storage unit on Burley Drive. Asking what tax changes may occur and the valuation of the land. Holms explained that years ago before he came to the city it was decided that everything close to the railroad tracks would be zoned industrial. Nick Jensen 790 Garden Drive Chubbuck, Idaho. Owns Sage Guard Storage on Burley Drive. What is the plan with the current owners of the land in this area? Will this change restrict the growth of more storage units? Is there a game plan to attract the new amenities to this area? Tari Jensen 370 Spoon Drive Pocatello, Idaho. Owner of property on both side of Burley Drive. East of Burley Drive is the railroad tracks which is a concern for children living near-by in multi- family units. Also all this development will cause traffic issues on Evans Lane and Yellowstone Avenue. Michael Harper 5313 Canterbury Drive, Chubbuck Idaho. Owns 4700 Burley Drive the body shop. Concern is his business being edged out after being there for 38 years. Smith closed the public hearing bringing the meeting back to the commissioners. Hillam addressed the questions from attendees: • City staff had a property tax discussion with the County Assessor's office, zoning has no effect on property taxes. Property taxes are based on the use. • Structures that are in this area could more than likely work. They may be permitted or need an approved Conditional Use Permit. J:\Planning\LDDC\LAND USE SECRETARY\Minutes\Minutes 2018\008.14.18.docx 2 • Hillam is actively working with private agencies, several companies and public agencies who are interested in coming to Chubbuck. ICCU has a great influence in this area. • Once the design and vision for the downtown area is in place the word will go out to developers for Request for Proposals. Developers will invest in the project. • Tari's comment regarding railroad is a valid concern. This is just a concept plan and the storage units could definitely be a buffer. • City is not trying to push businesses out. A body shop could be in this area because it is permitted. Hillam had a map of the businesses in the area with whether they are permitted or if they would need an approved Conditional Use Permit. Smith asked if commissioners had any questions for Hillam. Holm commented that the big picture needs to be looked at and that it just makes common sense. Ayre commented that having the ability for business owners to stay in business is a big deal. Smith entertained a motion. Ayre made the motion to approve the proposed change to Commercial General (C-2) from Industrial, (I) zoning. Hillam clarified that this is a recommendation to City Council. Holm seconded. Roll Call Vote: Rebecca Berls, yes;Thais Ayre, yes; Carrie Holm, yes; Brady Smith, yes. Motion carries. Smith entertained a motion to adjourn;Jackson made the motion. Berls seconded. All voted to adjourn at 7:40 pm. Brady Sm. h, Temporary Chairperson / • • Ra elle Simmons, Office Administrator J:\Planning\LUDC\LAND USE SECRETARY\Minutes\Minutes 2018\008.14.18.docx 3