HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 07 2020 CM Study SessionCITY OF CHUBBUCK
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 7, 2020 — 4:OOPM
LOCATED AT
CHUBBUCK CITY HALL
5160 YELLOWSTONE AVE.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England
COUNCIL PRESENT: Ryan Lewis, Dan Heiner, Melanie Evans, and Roger Hernandez.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kevin England, City Attorney Tom Holmes, Public Works
Director Rodney Burch, Planning and Development Director Devin Hillam, Planning Manager
Don Matson, Building Official Ron Osborn, and City Clerk Joey Bowers.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on Building Permit Valuations and Fee Options.
Planning and Development Director Devin Hillam and Building Official Ron Osborn
presented inconsistencies in building evaluations. The City is currently using a table for
building evaluations from 1997 by City Code 15.04.090. The Building Department would
like to update building evaluations to more accurately portray actual building costs, and
maintain the current costs associated for a building permit fee for the developers.
2. Discussion on De -Annexation Request on Fairgrounds Road.
Planning Manager Don Matson presented that the planning department had received a
de -annexation request from McCormick Ranch. The requested property is located on the
east side of the City of Chubbuck along what is currently Fairgrounds Road. The property
owner has requested de -annexation due to the fact that the City of Chubbuck currently
cannot provide the needed utilities to develop this land in the future. Mr. Matson stated
that City Staff had some concerns about what detriment that the City could possible face
if this property was de -annexed back into the County without knowing the zoning that
will be placed on this property by the County or if it is latter annexed into the City of
Pocatello. Mr. Matson also stated that the other two properties along Fairgrounds Road
had submitted a request for de -annexation.
Rod Furniss represented McCormick Ranch. Mr. Furniss stated that they didn't have
any current plans for this property, but could eventually see it being developed as mixed
use multifamily residential and limited commercial.
Mayor England stated that he had received a letter from the Bannock County
Commissioners stating that they were aware of this application and was ready to assume
responsibility for any land use decisions.
Plarming and Development Director Devin Hillam suggested having city staff work
with the applicant, Bannock County staff, and the City of Pocatello staff to come up with
the best process to move forward.
City Attorney Tom Holmes suggest entering into a contract with the developer that
would specify zoning and a time line for annexation into the City of Pocatello.
3. Discussion on De -Annexation Request on Buffalo Road.
Planning Manager Don Matson presented that the planning department had received a
de -annexation request from Andrew Scardino. The requested property is located
southeast of Hiline Road and New Day Parkway, with access from Buffalo Road. This
property was part of a multi property annexation in 2018. The property owner has
requested de -annexation due to the costs associated to connect one house to City utilities.
The Property owner has also stated interest in connecting to facilities and being part of
the City in the future when it is more financially feasible. Mr. Matson stated that city staff
had discussed with the applicant that this property would not be eligible to be part of a
Tif. District and future utility reimbursements with a future annexation application if the
property was to be de -annexed.
Angie Scardino Day represented her father Andrew Scardino. Mrs. Day stated that her
father was requesting de -annexation due to the costs associated to connect to City utilities
and the increase in property taxes associated with being part of the City.
Planning and Development Director Devin Hillam was concerned that with the
unknown changes to the County's updated comprehensive plan that the County would
allow this property to develop with a septic system and the detriment that could have on
the City of Chubbuck's utility system.
4. Discussion about Regional Economic Development in Eastern Idaho (REDI).
Mayor England presented an agreement to continue to be a member with the Regional
Economic Development in Eastern Idaho (REDI). Mayor England felt like with the
changes coming to Bannock Development Corporation (BDC) that the City of Chubbuck
would be better represented and recommended to not continue its membership with
REDI.
The Council felt like REDI's CEO Teresa McKnight did a good job representing there
plan and vision for economic development, and was concerned with the unknowns
associated with the future of BDC. The Council requested quarterly updates to be
scheduled with REDI and BDC so they can make an informed decision on how to move
forward next year.
5. Discussion on the Advisory Question for City Consolidation on November's Ballot.
The Council discussed an advisory question about the consolidation of Chubbuck and
Pocatello that the Bannock County Commissioners decided to put on the November 3,
2020 ballot.
The Mayor and Council will send out a united letter to encourage the residents of
Chubbuck to vote "no" on this advisory question.
6. Discussion on Future Agenda Items.
Mayor England presented a 3 month report about upcoming Study Session and
Council Meeting business items.
ADJOURN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 5:50.
This meeting was available to the public electronically and by phone.
Via Zoom Teleconferencing: Meeting ID: 895 0385 3156
J - i y r Kevin England -Mayor