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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 21 2024 CM1 0 8 H 0 City of Chubbuck Council Meeting Minutes August 21, 2024 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Reece COUNCIL PRESENT: Dan Heiner, Roger Hernandez, Melanie Evans, and Norman Reece. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kevin England, City Attorney Ryan Lewis, Public Works Director Bridger Morrison, Community Services Director Devin Hillam, Planning Manager Don Matson, Development Services Manager Sean Harris, Police Chief Nick Sasser, Fire Chief Merlin Miller, City Treasurer Rich Morgan, and City Clerk Joey Bowers. DISCLOSURES OR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON ANY AGENDA ITEMS: None were reported. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 7, 2024 Councilmember Heiner motioned for approval of the Study Session and Council Meeting minutes. Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval of minutes. Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Evans -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Discussion on Pine Ridge Mall Request for Redevelopment Fee Relief. (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code). Joshua Simon from SimonCRE represented the Pine Ridge Mall. Mr. Simon presented a request for building permit and plan review fee relief for projects within the redevelopment, citing high costs of construction, the interest rate environment, and costs of relocating/terminating existing leases. SimonCRE sought fee relief from Bannock County for landfill fees and after reviewing the petition, the County Commissioners approved up to $200,000 in relief. Community Services Director Devin Hillam stated that the Building Division has estimated building permit and plan review costs for this redevelopment would be around $213,000. Councilmember Reece motioned to approve waiving up to $200,000 for building permit fees and the City's portion of plan review fees, conditioned upon writtenibinding acceptance by Simon CRE that if Target does not locate on the site, the City may require waived fees to be paid to the City and SimonCRE agrees to pay them, and that SimonCRE consent to allowing the political agencies the ability to be next in line for tax increment after the outstanding bond is repaid. Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Evans -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed. 2. Approval to Amend Philbin Crossing Short Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of law. (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code). Matt Baker from Sunrise Engineering represented the applicant. Mr. Baker presented a 5 lot Short Plat for commercial lots in the Amended Philbin Crossing subdivision. It includes providing public streets, water, sewer, and irrigation systems including services. 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. Councilmember Hernandez motioned to approve the amended Philbin Crossing short plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of law, including the conditions as presented by City Staff. Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Hernandez -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed. 3. Approval of the Candee Subdivision Phase 2 Preliminary Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of law. (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code). Adam Thayer from Dioptra represented the applicant. Mr. Thayer 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. Councilmember Hernandez motioned to approve the Candee Subdivision Phase 2 Preliminary Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of law, including the conditions as presented by City Staff. Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Hernandez -yes, Evans -yes, Reece -yes, motion passed. 4. Approval of the Cascade Falls at Harvest Springs Div. 1 Preliminary Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of law. (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code). 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. Councilmember Hernandez motioned to approve the Cascade Falls at Harvest Springs Div. 1 Preliminary Plat, the findings, facts and conclusions of law with conditions as presented by City Staff, and approval of the right-in/right-out access onto Harvest Springs Blvd. from Lot 1, Block 4; conditional upon a raised center island be required to be constructed between Bluff Point Road and Cascade Falls Way. Councilmember Reece seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed. Approval of the Cascade Falls at Harvest Springs Div. 1 Final Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of law. (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code). 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. Councilmember Reece motioned to approve the Cascade Falls at Harvest Springs Div. 1 Final Plat, the findings, facts and conclusions of law with conditions as presented by City Staff, and approval of the right-in/right-out access onto Harvest Springs Blvd. from Lot 1, Block 4; conditional upon a raised center island be required to be constructed between Bluff Point Road and Cascade Falls Way. Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed. 6. Approval of the Pinecrest Townhomes Preliminary Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of law. (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code). Wyatt Radke from A&E Engineering represented the applicant. Mr. Radke 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. Councilmember Heiner motioned to approve the Pinecrest Townhomes Preliminary Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of law, including the conditions as presented by City Staff. Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, motion passed. 7. Acceptance of the FY23 Comprehensive Financial Report. (Action Item) (Council will discuss the FY23 audited financial report). City Treasurer Rich Morgan presented and went over the final audited report. Councilmember Reece motioned to accept the FY23 comprehensive financial report. Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for acceptance. Roll Call: Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed. 8. Approval to Appoint Boyd Byrd to the Land Use and Development Commission. (The Council will discuss an appointment to the Land Use and Development Commission). Mayor England presented Boyd Byrd to replace Darell Stewart on the Land Use and Development Commission. Councilmember Heiner motioned to approve the appointment of Boyd Byrd to the Land Use and Development Board. Councilmember Reece seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed. CLAIMS: City of Chubbuck claims for August 21, 2024 as presented to Mayor England and Council. Councilmember Reece motioned to approve the City of Chubbuck Claims as presented. Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval. Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, motion passed. ADJOURN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 6:49.