HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft MinutesCHUBBUCK
Land Use and Development Commission
Regular Meeting
August 13, 2024
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202
MINUTES
Board Members Present: Chair Jason Mendenhall, Carrie Holm, Brett Hiltbrand, Mike Schwartz,
Adam Thayer, and Bryson Smith. Staff Members Present: Attorney Ryan Lewis, Development
Services Manager Sean Harris, Community Services Director Devin Hillam, Deputy Clerk
Alexis Thompson, and City Clerk Joey Bowers.
Mendenhall called the meeting to order at 6:OOpm.
Mendenhall asked if any commissioners had a conflict of interest with the items before the
board. Thayer recused himself from general business item # 1.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: July 9, 2024.
Mendenhall entertained a motion to approve the minutes as emailed. Thayer moved to accept the
meeting minutes of July 9, 2024 as emailed; Hiltbrand seconded. The full commission approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. An application for a Conditional Use Permit for townhomes in the General Commercial
(C-2) zone on approximately 1.22 acres of land. Subject property is located at 265 W
Chubbuck Road, 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. Type of action: Decision.
Krystal Chanda from A&E Engineering represented the applicant. Mrs. Chanda
presented a Conditional Use Permit for single family residential attached building lots
in the General Commercial (C-2) zone on approximately 1.22 acres of land.
Community Services Director Devin Hillam stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and does appear to meet all the standards of Titles 16, 17 and
18 of City Code, as presented with conditions. City Staff did have concerns with the
limited number of parking stalls, especially for any visitors that may visit one of the
residents.
Hiltbrand asked about adding additional parking. Chanda stated that the applicant
was willing to eliminate two units to create additional parking.
Mendenhall declared the public hearing open for public comment.
Resident Boyd Byrd, was Neutral. Mr. Byrd was concerned about the density.
Resident James Freeland, was Opposed. Mr. Freeland was concerned about the
impacts to receiving irrigation water.
Due to no more public comment Mendenhall closed the public hearing.
Attorney Ryan Lewis recommended setting a minimum of additional parking spaces.
Attorney Lewis also stated that water rights and access are addressed by Idaho Code.
Mendenhall recommended to include adding at least 8 parking stalls as a minimum.
Thayer motioned to approve a Conditional Use Permit for townhomes in the General Commercial
(C-2) zone located at 265 W Chubbuck Road, the findings, facts and conclusions of law with
conditions as presented by City Staff, and a condition to remove 2 units adjacent to the open
space between buildings to provide at least 8 parking stalls minimum for visitors, while working
to add as many stalls as possible beyond 8, subject to final review by city staff, and to meet
standard requirements to maintain irrigation lines through the property to other users. Hiltbrand
seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Carrie Holm, Yes; Adam Thayer, Yes; Brett Hiltbrand, Yes; Jason Mendenhall,
Yes; Bryson Smith, Yes; Mike Schwartz, Yes; Motion carried.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. An application for a preliminary plat for the Candee Subdivision Phase 2. Applicant proposes
to subdivide 3.7 acres into 4 commercial lots and 1 lot dedicated to the public for right-of-way.
Property is in the SE 1/4 of Section 3, Township 6 South, Range 34 East of the Boise
Meridian, Idaho, generally located at 5012 Yellowstone Ave., Chubbuck, Idaho. Current
zoning designation on the property places it in the General Commercial (C-2) land use district.
The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map designates this area as
Commercial/Employment. 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 5 lot
Preliminary Plat for 4 commercial building lots and 1 lot dedicated as public right-of-way
in the Candee Subdivision Phase 2. It includes completing the frontage improvements
along Yellowstone Ave. and Ward Dr.
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and does appear to meet all the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18
of City Code, as presented with conditions.
Holm motioned to recommend approval of a preliminary plat for the Candee Subdivision Phase 2
with conditions as presented by City Staff to the City Council. Smith seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Brett Hiltbrand, Yes; Jason Mendenhall, Yes; Bryson Smith, Yes; Mike Schwartz,
Yes; Carrie Holm, Yes; Adam Thayer, Recused; Motion carried.
2. An application for a preliminary plat for the Cascade Falls at Harvest Springs, Division 1.
Applicant proposes to subdivide 10.66 acres into 6 commercial lots. Property is in the SE and
SW '/4 of Section 35, Township 5 South, Range 34 East of the Boise Meridian, Idaho,
generally located west of Interstate 15, north of New Day Parkway, and east of Hiline
Road, Chubbuck, Idaho. Current zoning designation on the property places it in the Creative
Community — Harvest Springs (CC -HS) and General Commercial (C-2) land use districts. The
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map designates this area as Commercial/Medium
Density. Application will be evaluated against standards found in municipal code section
17.12.100. Type of Action: Recommendation.
Applicant Ryan Satterfield presented an application for 6 lot Preliminary Plat for 5
commercial building lots and 1 common lot in the Cascade Falls at Harvest Springs
subdivision. Mr. Satterfield requested for a waiver of city standards to allow a right-
in/right-out access from lot 1 black 4 onto Harvest Springs Blvd.
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and does appear to meet all the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18
of City Code, as presented with conditions. Mr. Harris stated that City Staff recommends
that the right-in/right-out access onto Harvest Springs Blvd. from Lot 1, Block 4 be
denied, staff does not believe there is justification to vary from City standards. Or if
approved, a raised center island be required to be constructed between Bluff Point Road
and Cascade Falls Way. Land Use and Development Commission recommended
approval conditional upon a raised center island be required to be constructed between
Bluff Point Road and Cascade Falls Way.
Thayer motioned to recommend approval of a preliminary plat for the Cascade Falls at Harvest
Springs, Division 1 with conditions as presented by City Staff, and recommend approval of the
right-in/right-out access onto Harvest Springs Blvd. from Lot 1, Block 4; conditional upon a
raised landscaped center island be required to be constructed between Bluff Point Road and
Cascade Falls Way to the City Council. Holm seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Jason Mendenhall, Yes; Bryson Smith, Yes; Mike Schwartz, Yes; Carrie Holm,
Yes; Adam Thayer, Yes; Brett Hiltbrand, Yes; Motion carried.
3. An application for a preliminary plat for Pinecrest Townhomes. Applicant proposes to subdivide
1.22 acres into 24 multi -family residential lots and 1 common area lot. Property is in the NW '/4 of
Section 10, Township 6 South, Range 34 East of the Boise Meridian, Idaho, generally located
at 265 W. Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, Idaho. Current zoning designation on the property places
it in the General Commercial (C-2) land use district. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
map designates this area as Commercial. Application will be evaluated against standards found in
municipal code section 17.12.100. Type of Action: Recommendation.
Krystal Chanda from A&E Engineering represented the applicant. Mrs. Chanda
presented a 25 lot Preliminary Plat for 22 single family residential attached building lots
and 1 common lot in the Pinecrest Townhomes subdivision.
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and does appear to meet all the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18
of City Code, as presented with conditions.
Hiltbrand motioned to recommend approval of a preliminary plat for the Pinecrest Townhomes
with conditions as presented by City Staff to the City Council. Smith seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Bryson Smith, Yes; Mike Schwartz, Yes; Carrie Holm, Yes; Adam Thayer, Yes;
Brett Hiltbrand, Yes; Jason Mendenhall, Yes; Motion carried.
4. Discussion on the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Community Services Director Devin Hillam gave an update on the Comprehensive
Plan update.
ADJOURN: Mendenhall adjourned at 7:08.
Jason Mendenhall, Chairperson
Joey Bowers, City Clerk