HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 02 2020 CMCITY OF CHUBBUCK
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 2, 2020 — 6:00PM
LOCATED AT
CHUBBUCK CITY HALL
5160 YELLOWSTONE AVE.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Heiner
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dan Heiner, Melanie Evans, Roger Hernandez, and Ryan Lewis.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kevin England, City Attorney Tom Holmes, Public Works
Director Rodney Burch, Planning Manager Don Matson, Planning & Development Director
Devin Hillam, City Treasurer Rich Morgan, and City Clerk Joey Bowers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 18, 2020.
Councilmember Heiner motioned for approval of the Council Meeting minutes.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval of minutes.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Lewis -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A proposal by city staff to revise an existing chapter of City Code, 18.06 Land Use Definitions,
setting forth new definitions for accessory dwellings, awnings, canopies, condominiums, Z lots,
pedestrian ways, residential structures (townhouses, twin homes, patio homes), and various sign
types; to revise definitions for planned unit developments, residential structures (single household
dwelling, duplex, apartment building), signs, and zero lot line residences (attached and detached);
to rename adult businesses as sexually oriented businesses to be consistent with Chapter 5 of City
Code, to add illustrations for Z lots and detached zero lot line residences; to delete the definition
of residential rental dwelling; to amend Section 18.08.040 Schedule of General Controls,
Residential Dwellings, with consistent terminology for accessory dwellings and zero lot line
residences (abutting or detached); and to amend the definition of condominiums in Section
16.08.04 and Section 17.08.04 of City Code to be consistent with the terminology proposed in
Chapter 18.06. After a public hearing on November 10, 2020, the City of Chubbuck Land Use and
Development Commission recommended approval.
Planning Manager Don Matson presented the proposed changes to Chapter 18.06, and
18.08.040 that would establish up to date definitions for land uses and related terms
pertinent to implementing City Code and the Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor England opened the public hearing. There being no comment, Mayor England closed the
public hearing.
A proposal by City Staff to delete existing section of City Code, 18.12.030.N Permit Procedures for
Residential Rental Dwellings, and replacing it with a new Chapter 18.10 Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs), setting forth a new purpose, procedures, standards, and other criteria for future ADUs
within the City of Chubbuck; to amend section 18.08.040 General Controls to clarify the process
for neighbors comment on ADUs, and to amend section 18.12.040.A Miscellaneous Supplemental
Controls to include ADUs. After a public hearing on August 20, 2020, the City of Chubbuck Land
Use and Development Commission recommended approval.
Planning Manager Don Matson presented the proposed changes to Chapter 18.12.040,
to address/resolve concerns in the community, and strengthen current City Code.
Mayor England opened the public hearing. There being no cormnent, Mayor England closed the
public hearing.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Approval of Revisions to Chapter 18.06 Land Use Definitions.
(Council will discuss revisions to 78.06, 16.08.04, and 77.08.04 of city code.).
Councilmember Hernandez motioned for approval of revisions to chapter 18.06 of City Code.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
2. Approval of Revisions to Chapter 18.12.030.N Permit Procedures.
(Council will discuss replacing 18.72.030.N permit procedures with chapter 18.10).
Councilmember Heiner motioned for approval of revisions to chapter 18.12.030.N of City Code.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Lewis -yes, motion passed.
3. Council will review and may approve a request from the Chubbuck Development
Authority to repay the Downtown Urban Renewal Area for expenses paid thus far for
contributions towards plans for new urban renewal districts in the New Day area,
including eligibility studies and individual plan costs and to assume costs moving ahead
to pay for said costs associated with the new districts. Council would then seek
reimbursement from any new urban renewal districts revenues for these costs.
Executive Director Devin Hillam stated that the Chubbuck Development
Authority (CDA) had been using funds from the 1992 urban renewal plan to fund the
costs associated with the creation of the Northside Crossing urban renewal district,
with the plan for the Northside Crossing district to repay the 1992 district. Hillam
stated that since the 1992 plan will be coming to an end in the next few years,
Meghan Conrad from Elam & Burke suggested having the City of Chubbuck repay
the CDA for those upfront costs and then have an agreement in place for the urban
renewal district to repay the City for those costs.
Councilmember Lewis motioned for the reimbursement of $53,048.34 to the Chubbuck
Development Authority and a commitment to pay the estimated additional costs of $69,690.45
for an estimated total amount of $122,73 8.79 as presented and recommended by outside legal
counsel, conditional upon the City of Chubbuck being placed in the first position for
reimbursement from the urban renewal districts revenue funds.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval of minutes.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Lewis -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed.
4. Discussion about December 16, 2020 Council Meeting.
(Council will discuss how they want to move forward with this Council Meeting).
CLAIMS:
There will be a regular scheduled Council Meeting on December 16, 2020.
City of Chubbuck claims for December 2, 2020 as presented to Mayor England and
Council.
Councilmember Heiner motioned to approve the City of Chubbuck Claims as presented.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
ADJOURN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 6:31.
This meeting was available to the public electronically and by phone. In-person attendance was
allowed, but strict social distancing measures were in place.
Via Zoom Teleconferencing: Meeting ID: $95 8130 2243
J ers-City Clerk
Kevin Engla Mayor