HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 10 2022City of Chubbuck Land Use and Development Commission
Regular Meeting
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CHUBBUCK
I o H H 0 City Hall Council Chambers
290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202
MINUTES
Board Members Present: Chair Jason Mendenhall, Brett Hiltbrand, Mike Schwartz, Brady Smith and
Darell Stewart. Staff Members Present: Attorney Ryan Lewis, Planning Manager Don Matson,
Development Services Manager Sean Harris, Interim Public Works Director Bridger Morrison,
Police Chief Bill Guiberson and City Clerk Joey Bowers.
Mendenhall called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
Mendenhall asked if any commissioners had a conflict of interest with the items before the
board. None were reported.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: April 12, 2022.
Mendenhall entertained a motion to approve the minutes as emailed. Schwartz moved to accept
the meeting minutes of April 12, 2022 as emailed; Hiltbrand seconded. The full commission
approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. An application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct apartments in the Agriculture (A)
zone. The site is under conditional approval to be included in the Commercial General (C-2)
zone and comprises approximately 8 acres of land. Subject property is generally located on
the north side of Knudsen Blvd. and east of Hawthorne Rd. in Chubbuck, Idaho. The
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map designates this area as Commercial. The
application will be reviewed against criteria in section 18.28.020.C.5 of City Code. This
item was tabled by the Commission on March 8, 2022 and a new site design is proposed.
Type of Action: Decision.
Planning Manager Don Matson presented an application for a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) to construct apartments in the Agricultural (A) zone. The site is under conditional
approval to be included in the Commercial General (C-2) zone and comprises
approximately 8 acres of land. Matson stated that this application had been reviewed by
City Staff and appears to meet the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18 of City Code for a
conditional use permit, and recommended approval.
Scott Gilberg Desert Edge Architecture, represented the applicant. Mr. Gilberg
presented a new site design for six 4 -story buildings which will include 96 two-bedroom
one bath tax credit units, and 96 three-bedroom two bath tax credit units for a total of 192
apartments. The project will have a full amenity package including a community center
with exercise facilities. The property will offer surface parking, a community pool,
playground and a large outdoor area for the residents to enjoy, will be professional
managed with an onsite management team, and remain under single ownership. The new
site design moved the buildings 105-127ft from the northern property line and turned the
buildings to face east and west. Mr. Gilberg stated that the applicant is also willing to
install a 6ft privacy fence around this project. The applicant also held an open house to
help address the concerns of the surrounding neighbors.
Schwartz asked how many windows would be facing the neighbors to the north, and
about landscaping along the Fort Hall Irrigation berm. Mr. Gilberg stated that these
buildings would be 4911 in height and with the new site design there would be 8 bathroom
windows per building facing the residents to the north. The applicant had reached out to
Fort Hall Irrigation about possible landscaping features to assist with providing privacy
for the surrounding neighbors, but has been unable to get in contact with the authority.
Mendenhall declared the public hearing open for public continent.
Ron Ramsey at 4699 Misti, was Opposed. Mr. Ramsey appreciated the applicant's
willingness to work with the current residents and help address some of their privacy
concerns. Mr. Ramsey still felt like this development would not be harmonious to
Chubbuck and the surrounding neighborhoods. Mr. Ramsey was also concerned about
traffic, parking, privacy, and property values.
Robert Adams at 4732 Misti, was Opposed. Mr. Adams felt like this development
would not be harmonious to the surrounding neighborhoods. Mr. Adams was also
concerned about traffic, parking, privacy, property values, and the increase in drugs and
crime.
David Foltz at 4691 Misti, was Opposed. Mr. Foltz stated that the proposed four story
buildings are not harmonious to the surrounding neighborhoods, and felt like three stories
would be more harmonious to Chubbuck and the surrounding neighborhoods. Mr. Foltz
was also concerned about traffic, fire protection, parking, privacy, property values, and
the increase in drugs and crime.
Glenn Buckner at 4768 Misti, was Opposed. Mr. Buckner felt like this development
would not be harmonious to the surrounding neighborhoods. Mr. Buckner was also
concerned about traffic, parking, privacy, property values, and the increase in drugs and
crime.
Paul Mccully at 415 Idealya Ln, was Opposed. Mr. Mccully stated that he would lose
his view and any sunlight that hits the back of his property with this development. Mr.
Mccully was also concerned about traffic, parking, privacy, property values, and the
increase in drugs and crime.
Connie Hart at 4733 Misti, was Opposed. Mrs. Hart felt like this development would
not be harmonious to the surrounding neighborhoods. Mrs. Hart was also concerned
about traffic, parking, privacy, property values, and the increase in drugs and crime.
Thomas Drais at 421 Idealya Ln, was Opposed. Mr. Drais stated that he would lose his
view and any sunlight that hits the back of his property with this development. Mr. Drais
was concerned about traffic, and privacy.
Jennifer Evans at 413 Idealya Ln, was Opposed. Mrs. Evans stated that the new
proposed site plan would have less of an impact on her property. Mrs. Evans also went
over some statistics and the impact these types of developments have on crime, and
property values. Mrs. Evans was concerned about the dumpster location, schools, traffic,
parking, privacy, and property values. Mrs. Evans was also concerned about the increase
in foot traffic using the irrigation berm behind her property, and maintenance on the
irrigation berm. This development would not be harmonious to the surrounding
neighborhoods.
Jerrica Parkin at 4719 Kimmi Ct., was Opposed. Mrs. Parkin felt like this did not
meet city code and would not be harmonious to the surrounding neighborhoods. Mrs.
Parkin was also concerned about schools, traffic, parking, privacy, and property values.
Due to no more public comment Mendenhall closed the public hearing.
Colin McAuliffe represented CJM Development Group stated that the applicant did
hold an open house with the residents to help address some of their concerns. Mr.
McAuliffe felt like the new site plan and by adding a fence around this development
addressed the privacy, and parking concerns for the surrounding neighborhoods.
Mendenhall asked city staff if a traffic study had been performed for this area. Matson
stated that a traffic study had been performed when Knudsen Blvd, and an updated traffic
study had been performed with an approved application to the south of Knudsen Blvd.
Both traffic studies showed that this development would fall under those impact
thresholds and would not require any additional improvements.
Smith asked if there was any way to get a hold of the Police Chief to get his opinion
on the increase in drugs and crime.
Attorney Ryan Lewis was able to get Police Chief Bill Guiberson on the phone. Smith
asked about Hawthorne Gardens which is just south of this application and a similar type of
development; and if the police had seen a negative impact on the community with an
increase in drugs and crime. Chief Guiberson stated that he would not consider
Hawthorne Gardens as a problem area in the community or a high area for criminal
activity. Most of the issues they deal with for that development are noise complaints.
Smith felt like the developer had gone above and beyond what the Board had asked of
them at the March 8, 2022 meeting to help address the concerns of the surrounding
neighbors.
Hiltbrand asked the applicant if he would be willing to install frosted glass on the
bathroom windows that would be facing north towards the residential neighborhoods. Mr.
Gilberg stated the applicant would be willing to look at frosted glass and the difference in costs.
Mr. Gilberg also stated that the current commercial zone would allow for a zero setback from the
property line and a building height of 70ft. This application would have a setback of 105-127ft
from the northern property line and a building height of 49ft.
Smith stated that a traffic study is only as accurate as the data that is placed into the
study. But didn't know what other improvements could be made to help with the increase
in traffic for this area. Knudsen Blvd is already built with four lanes, a center tuning lane,
and has traffic lights on both ends.
Schwartz also felt like the developer had done their best to help address the concerns
of the surrounding neighbors, with the new proposed site plan. Schwartz asked about the
concern this development would have on the schools.
Matson stated that the School District receives notification and are given an
opportunity to express any concerns that might have a negative impact on the schools.
The City had not received any concerns from the school district on any of the
applications on the Boards agenda this evening.
The Board was still concerned about the height of the buildings. Smith didn't feel like
making the applicant lower three of the buildings to three stories would be that much of a
benefit to the neighbors.
Stewart also felt like the developer had done their best to help address the concerns of
the surrounding neighbors, with the new proposed site plan.
Mendenhall felt like the developer had done their best to help address the concerns of
the surrounding neighbors, with the new proposed site plan. But didn't know if it was
enough to meet the requirement to be harmonious with the surrounding neighborhoods.
Schwartz stated that the application does meet the setback and height standards for the
zoning, and felt like the site being so close to a main thoroughfare was a good spot for
this type of development. But struggled with the requirement to be harmonious with the
surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Mendenhall recommended to require the 611 privacy fence and the installation of
frosted glass on the bathroom windows.
Schwartz asked what would happened if the Board denied the application. Attorney
Lewis stated that the applicant could appeal a denial to the City Council. A denial is also
grounds to not allow a new application to be filed for one year. The City Council could
overturn or uphold the Boards decision for denial.
Smith motioned to approve the Conditional Use Permit to construct apartments as presented under
the new proposed site plan. Conditional upon the requirement to install a 6ft privacy fence along
the east, north and west property line, and the installation of frosted glass on the bathroom
windows. Hiltbrand seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Mike Schwartz, No; Jason Mendenhall, No; Darell Stewart, Yes; Brett Hiltbrand,
Yes; Brady Smith, Yes; Motion carried.
GENERAL BUSINESS
An application for a preliminary plat for the Pine Ridge Landing Subdivision. Applicant
proposes to subdivide 4.18 acres into 18 multi -family residential lots. Property is in the SW
of Section 10, Township 6 South, Range 34 East of the Boise Meridian, Idaho, generally
located at 1020 Quinn Road, Chubbuck, Idaho. Current zoning designation on the property
places it in the Dense Residential (R-4) land use district. The Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use map designates this area as Mixed Use and Commercial. Application will be
evaluated against standards found in municipal code section 17.12.100. Type of Action:
Recommendation.
Johnathan Vincent from Gate City Builders represented the applicant. Mr. Vincent
presented a 19 lot Preliminary Plat for 18 multi -family residential building lots and 1
common lot.
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and appears to meet the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18 of City
Code, and recommended approval with conditions.
Smith motioned to recommend approval of the Pine Ridge Plan Preliminary Plat as presented to
City Council, with the conditions identified within the staff report. Schwartz seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Jason Mendenhall, Yes; Darell Stewart, Yes; Brett Hiltbrand, Yes; Brady Smith,
Yes; Mike Schwartz, Yes; Motion carried.
2. An application for a preliminary plat forThe Academy Campus Subdivision. Applicant proposes to
subdivide 17.36 acres into 4 building lots. Property is in the NW % of Section 9, Township 6 South,
Range 34 East of the Boise Meridian, Idaho, generally located at 1295 Alpine Avenue, Chubbuck,
Idaho. Current zoning designation on the property places it in the Agricultural (A) and Limited
Residential (R-2) land use districts. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map designates this area
as Mixed Use. Application will be evaluated against standards found in municipal code section
17.12.100. Type of Action: Recommendation.
Stewart Ward from Dioptra represented the applicant. Mr. Ward presented a 5 lot
Preliminary Plat for 5 commercial building lots. Mr. Ward also asked for a 2 year waiver
on the street widening, curb & gutter, and sidewalk along Philbin Road frontage of lot 1
block 1, similar to what was approved with the Conditional Use permit for this
development.
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and appears to meet the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18 of City
Code, and recommended approval with conditions. City Staff recommended for the
developer to install the required street widening, curb & gutter, and sidewalk along
Philbin Road frontage of lot i block 1 with this plat.
Smith asked if the applicant was required to widen Philbin if there was a chance it
would need to be redone in a couple of years. Harris stated that the applicant would be
required to do the same improvements along lot 1 block 1 to align with what had already
been completed with other developments along Philbin Road.
Ward stated that the north parcel of this application is not continuous with the
southern parcel and there is a chance that it does not meet Idaho Code and will need to be
brought back before the Board for approval.
Attorney Lewis recommended for the applicant to resubmit a Preliminary Plat as a
continuous plat.
Smith motioned to table a decision for The Academy Campus Subdivision until the June 14, 2022
Meeting to allow the applicant to resubmit a continuous plat. Hiltbrand seconded. The full
commission approved.
ADJOURN: Mendenhall adjourned at 7:30.
son Mendenhall, Chairperson
Joe o s, City Clerk