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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.