HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft MinutesCHUBBUCK
Land Use and Development Commission
Regular Meeting
April 22, 2024
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202
MINUTES
Board Members Present: Chair Jason Mendenhall, Adam Thayer, Brett Hiltbrand, Bryson Smith,
Carrie Holm, and Boyd Byrd. Staff Members Present: Attorney Ryan Lewis, Planning Manager Don
Matson, Development Services Manager Sean Harris, 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. None were reported.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: March 20, 2025.
Mendenhall entertained a motion to approve the minutes as emailed. Holm moved to accept the
meeting minutes of March 20, 2025 as emailed; Hiltbrand seconded. The full commission
approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
An application for initial designation of property into the Limited Residential P (R -2P)
and General Commercial (C-2) Land Use Districts (zones) that is proposed to be annexed
into the City of Chubbuck. The subject property of approximately 36 acres is located west
of Yellowstone Avenue and north of Bringhurst Street and Noah Street. At the meeting,
the Commission will consider whether the proposal satisfies the approval criteria in
municipal code section 18.28.050.B. Type of Action: Recommendation.
Tyson Knudsen from Knudsen Engineering and Jackson Yost represented the
applicant. Mr. Knudsen presented an application for initial designation of property into
the Limited Residential P (R -2P) and General Commercial (C-2) Land Use Districts
(zones) that is proposed to be annexed into the City of Chubbuck.
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 Deloy Stuart, was in Favor. Mr. Stuart felt like this application was an
appropriate use of the land and infill for the community.
Resident Jessie Arnold, was Neutral. Mrs. Arnold asked if the proposed residential
land use was low density or medium density. Matson stated that the proposed Limited
Residential P (R -2P) would be low density residential.
Due to no more public comment Mendenhall closed the public hearing.
Thayer motioned to recommended approval of the initial zoning for 36 acres of land located west
of Yellowstone Avenue and north of Bringhurst Street and Noah Street into the Limited
Residential P (R -2P) and General Commercial (C-2) Land Use Districts (zones) with the
conditions as presented to the City Council. Hiltbrand seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Bryson Smith, Yes; Carrie Holm, Yes; Adam Thayer, Yes; Jason Mendenhall,
Yes; Brett Hiltbrand, Yes; Boyd Byrd, Yes; Motion carried.
2. Following an 18 -month public process, the City of Chubbuck has prepared "Chubbuck
2045: Comprehensive Plan" for consideration by the Land Use and Development
Commission. The City's current Comprehensive Plan was last updated in
2002, Chubbuck's Future Land Use and Urban Service Area maps were updated and
adopted by Chubbuck City Council in 2010. For several years the city prepared to draft a
major plan update, when funding was available, that would establish new goals,
objectives and strategies into the year 2045. In 2023 the City budget included funds for
updating the plan, and the City was awarded a grant from the Blue Cross of Idaho
Foundation for Health to support including various health aspects in the planning process.
The geographic extent of the plan extends beyond the city limits to include an Area of
City Impact administered with Bannock County. The plan is organized into eight chapters
beginning with an introductory chapter summarizing the purpose of the plan, the
preparation process, and the plan contents. Chapter 2 introduces the reader to the City of
Chubbuck, its setting, history, and demographics. Chapters 3 through 7 include numerous
plan components, as required by Idaho Code Section 67-6508: Natural Environment,
Built Environment, Public Services and Quality of Life. The Community Health
discussion appears in the Quality of Life section. The Future Land Use Map appears in
the Built Environment section. Chapter 8 presents an Implementation Program derived
from the plan strategies organized to provide guidance to realize community priorities.
Appendices with supporting documentation may be found at the end of the plan,
including documentation of all public outreach associated with the planning process.
At the meeting, the Commission will consider whether the proposal satisfies the approval
criteria in municipal code Section 18.28.040. Type of Action: Recommendation.
Sheri Freemuth represented JUB Engineers and stated the City of Chubbuck had
prepared "Chubbuck 2045: Comprehensive Plan" for consideration by the Land Use and
Development Commission. The City's current Comprehensive Plan was last updated in
2002. Chubbuck's Future Land Use and Urban Service Area maps were updated and
adopted by Chubbuck City Council in 2010. For several years the City prepared to draft a
major plan update, when funding was available, that would establish new goals,
objectives and strategies into the year 2045. In 2023 the City budget included funds for
updating the plan, and the City was awarded a grant from the Blue Cross of Idaho
Foundation for Health to support including various health aspects in the planning process.
The geographic extent of the plan extends beyond the city limits to include an Area of
City Impact administered with Bannock County. The plan is organized into eight chapters
beginning with an introductory chapter summarizing the purpose of the plan, the
preparation process, and the plan contents. Chapter 2 introduces the reader to the City of
Chubbuck, its setting, history, and demographics. Chapters 3 through 7 include numerous
plan components, as required by Idaho Code Section 67-6508: Natural Environment,
Built Environment, Public Services and Quality of Life. The Community Health
discussion appears in the Quality of Life section. The Future Land Use Map appears in
the Built Environment section. Chapter 8 presents an Implementation Program derived
from the plan strategies organized to provide guidance to realize community priorities.
Appendices with supporting documentation may be found at the end of the plan,
including documentation of all public outreach associated with the planning process.
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.
Mendenhall declared the public hearing open for public comment.
Resident Deloy Stuart, was Neutral. Mr. Stuart felt like the section of East Chubbuck
Road that was designated as residential on the future land use map should be updated to
match the rest of Chubbuck Road and be designated as mixed use. Chubbuck Road is the
second busiest road in Bannock County and those properties along East Chubbuck would
most likely redevelop as commercial properties.
Due to no more public comment Mendenhall closed the public hearing.
The Board felt like the section of Chubbuck Road between Hiline Road and the
freeway should be updated on the future land use map to match the rest of Chubbuck
Road and be designated as mixed use.
Thayer motioned to recommended approval of the updated comprehensive plan including the
attached maps, and that the future land use map be updated that the section of Chubbuck Road
between Hiline Road and the freeway; match the section of Chubbuck Road between the rail
road tracks and Hiline Road, and be designated as mixed use as presented to the City Council.
Hiltbrand seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Boyd Byrd, Yes; Bryson Smith, Yes; Carrie Holm, Yes; Adam Thayer, Yes; Jason
Mendenhall, Yes; Brett Hiltbrand, Yes; Motion carried.
3. A petition by City of Chubbuck City Staff to update a section of city code: title 18, Land
Use, regarding standards for accessory structures. Title 18.12.030, supplemental controls
for particular uses, section A, Accessory structures, revising height standards for
accessory structures. The Commission will consider whether the proposal satisfies the
approval criteria in municipal code section 18.12.030. Type of Action: Recommendation.
Planning Manager Don Matson stated that when this part of code was updated last year
the City set the height at no more than the ridgeline of the main structure. The problem
has become apparent for residents with an older single -story ranch home.
Mendenhall declared the public hearing open for public comment. Due to no public comment
Mendenhall closed the public hearing.
Hiltbrand motioned to recommended approval of the update to city code Title 18.12.030
regarding standards for accessory structures as presented to the City Council. Holm seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Bryson Smith, Yes; Carrie Holm, Yes; Adam Thayer, Yes; Brett Hiltbrand, Yes;
Jason Mendenhall, Yes; Boyd Byrd, Yes; Motion carried.
GENERAL BUSINESS
An application for a preliminary plat for the Kinport View Townhomes. Applicant proposes
to subdivide 2.19 acres into 36 residential lots and 4 common area lots. Property is in the
NE'/a of Section 3, Township 6 South, Range 34 East of the Boise Meridian, Idaho,
generally located at 4500 Park Lawn Drive, 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 high density. Application will be evaluated
against standards found in municipal code section 17.12.100. Type of Action:
Recommendation.
Wyatt Radke from A&E Engineering represented the applicant. Mr. Radke presented a
40 lot Preliminary Plat for 36 residential - attached building lots and 4 common lots in the
Kinport View 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.
Thayer motioned to recommended approval of a 40 lot Preliminary Plat for 36 residential
attached building lots and 4 common lots as presented with conditions to the City Council.
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; Boyd Byrd, Yes; Bryson Smith, Yes; Motion carried.
ADJOURN: Mendenhall adjourned at 7:00.
Jason Mendenhall, Chairperson
Joey Bowers, City Clerk