HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft MinutesCHUBBUCK
Land Use and Development Commission
Regular Meeting
September 10, 2024
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202
MINUTES
Board Members Present: Chair Jason Mendenhall, Mike Schwartz, Adam Thayer, and Boyd Byrd.
Staff Members Present: Attorney Ryan Lewis, Planning Manager Don Matson, Community Services
Director Devin Hillam, 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 and Schwartz recused themselves from public hearing #1.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: August 13, 2024.
Mendenhall entertained a motion to approve the minutes as emailed. Thayer moved to accept the
meeting minutes of August 13, 2024 as emailed; Schwartz seconded. The full commission
approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
An application for a Conditional Use Permit for an Assisted Living Facility in the Limited
Commercial (C-1) zone on approximately 2.73 acres of land. Subject property is located
approximately 265 feet north of Chubbuck Rd and 200 feet east of Philbin Road at 5820
Senator Way, a future street. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates
this area as Mixed Use (MU). The application will be reviewed against criteria in section
18.28.020.C.5 of City Code. Type of action: Decision.
Stewart Ward from Dioptra represented the applicant. Mr. Ward presented a single
story Assisted Living Facility with 61 beds in the Limited Commercial (C-1) zone on
approximately 2.73 acres of land.
Planning Manager Don Matson 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.
Mendenhall declared the public hearing open for public comment.
Resident David Hall, was in Favor. Mr. Hall was concerned about the location of the
dumpster being so close to the residential neighborhood, and light pollution.
Resident Saundra Frasure, was Opposed. Mrs. Frasure was concerned about water
pressure, light and air pollution, traffic, privacy, crime, and property values.
Due to no more public comment Mendenhall closed the public hearing.
Stewart Ward stated that the applicant was willing to install dimming lights to help
control light pollution. The current dumpster location was the recommended location
from the sanitation department, the applicant was willing to relocate the dumpster.
Mendenhall and Byrd did not like the dumpster location being so close to the
residential neighborhood.
Community Services Director Devin Hillam stated that commercial properties are
required under city code that light pollution must be shielded downward and be
maintained within the property.
Mendenhall motioned to approve a Conditional Use Permit for an Assisted Living Facility in the
Limited Commercial (C-1) zone located at 5820 Senator Way, and the findings, facts and
conclusions of law (FFCL) with the conditions as presented by City Staff. Also conditional upon
the "use commencing" as the term is used in section 18.28.0201 shall mean having obtained a
certificate of occupancy no later than 24 month from the signing of the FFCL, moving the
dumpster at least 15 feet away from the surrounding residential property lines, and meeting all
the sanitation departments requirements for servicing this location. Byrd seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Boyd Byrd, Yes; Jason Mendenhall, Yes; Mike Schwartz, Recused; Adam
Thayer, Recused; Motion carried.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Discussion on the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Planning Manager Don Matson gave an update on the Comprehensive Plan update.
ADJOURN: Mendenhall adjourned at 6:55.
Jason Mendenhall, Chairperson
Joey Bowers, City Clerk