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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (145) I I I 103 March 3, 1994 CITY OF AMMON March 3, 1994 Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at the City Building, 3270 Molen Street, Ammon, with the following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Attorney W. Joe Anderson Councilman Ira K. Hall, Jr. Engineer David E. Benton Councilman Steven J. Loveland Public Works Director David Wadsworth Councilman Greg J. Maeser Fire Chief Cal Smith City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Fire Marshal Robert Farrow Planning and Zoning Commission Representative James Southwick Others Present: Dave, Chris, and Nick Free Eric Davis representing Cantlon Properties Corey Landon, 3815 Geneva Drive, Ammon Lori L. Strayer, 3570 Taylorview Lane, Ammon Russell N. and LaRue Swensen, 2660 Central Avenue, Ammon Donna and Jay C. Hebdon Craig and Dallas Maddox Josh Neibaur Shadrick H. Ovard Mark Richardson Absent: Councilman Harvey Crandall The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Hall, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Maeser. Mayor Ard welcomed the Boy Scouts. Mayor Ard opened the Public Hearing to consider the request of Corey Landon, 3815 Geneva Drive, for a side yard variance to allow him to build a single car garage on the side of his house which would leave less than the required seven and one- half feet (7 ~ ' ) side yard. Notice of the Hearing was published in the Post Register on February 13 and February 20, 1994. Notices of Hearing were mailed to property owners within three hundred feet (300'). Corey Landon was sworn in by Mayor Ard to present testimony. Mr. Landon explained he proposes to build a single car garage on an existing cement pad. However, his lot has seventy feet (70') frontage and, if he adds a garage, it will leave only five feet (5') side yard. James Southwick stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the side yard variance because the narrowness of the lot compared to other lots within the same zone (R-l) would deprive the individual from having the same rights as others in that zone. Minimum lot frontage for the R-l zone is eighty feet (80'). The Council reviewed Landon's plans and the lot division in the Peterson Park Subdivision. There was no public input. Mayor Ard closed the Public Hearing and called for Council action. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the side yard variance as proposed for Corey Landon, 3815 Geneva Drive, for the reason that the property is such that the topographical problem deprives him of rights common to others and he meets all the other requirements as listed under our ordinance for a variance,and also, for the reason that Planning and Zoning recommended approval. The motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried. Business of the Regular City Council Meeting continued. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held February 17, 1994. The motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Loveland- Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried. Councilman Hall moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held 6, 1994. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Yes; Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. January Hall - Robert Farrow, 3824 Wanda Street, requested a non-commercial kennel license, and he submitted an application showing signatures of approval of twelve adjacent property owners (80%). Councilman Loveland moved to approve the non-commercial kennel license for Robert Farrow, 3824 Wanda Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes. The motion carried. Lori Strayer requested a non-commercial kennel license for Guy M. and Lori Strayer, 3570 Taylorview Lane. The Council asked Mrs. Strayer to describe her dogs (1 Siberian Husky and 3 Shih Tzu). Two of the dogs are very old. Councilman Maeser 104 March 3, 1994 discussed ordinance requirements for non-commercial kennel licenses. Their application shows that seven adjacent property owners signed to give their approval. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the non-commercial kennel license for Guy M. and Lori Strayer, 3570 Taylorview Lane. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. LaRue Swensen, 2660 Central Avenue, represented the group of volunteers involved in the Ammon Recycling proj ect. She reported they have received a grant from Utah Power/Pacific Corporation to plant twenty trees around the proposed walking path at McCowin Park. The grant includes $1200 for trees and $500 in equipment and labor from Utah Power to assist with the planting. The group is excited about the grant. A time line of September and October 1994 has been selected, and a plan I needs to be in place to utilize the funds. Also, the City was requested to work with the recycling proj ect to provide a ramp by the box car collection site to facilitate moving the recycled items. Russell Swensen, 2660 Central Avenue, reported on the amount of materials recycled. He is also working with Mary Dell Andrews to apply for a CHC Foundation grant to purchase some new playground equipment for Peterson Park. Another project is a Post Office for Ammon. A Post Office petition is being prepared, and the Mayor and City Council were requested to be the first to sign the petition. Eric Davis of Cantlon Properties reported on the progress of their proposed development on the southeast corner of Hitt Road and East 17th Street. They have been working on the project for a year and have been mainly involved with the approval process. However, they have reached a snag on approval of access locations for Hitt Road. Individuals involved are concerned with traffic flow on Hitt Road and a desire to not create another 17th Street. Without proper access the developers were almost to abandon the project. Instead they commissioned a traffic study by J.R.H. Transportation Engineers of Eugene, Oregon. The firm was selected because they did a traffic signal design for the City of Idaho Falls. They were asked to analyze 17th Street and Hitt Road, to assess the plan, and to determine how many lanes would be required in addition to what exists on Hitt Road. The study was submitted to the City of Idaho Falls Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation. Their recommendations were for three accesses, but the Idaho Falls City Council has not made a decision. Cantlon's purpose in meeting at Ammon's City Council Meeting was to appeal to the Council to take a position on I behalf of the proj ect and to support the access points supported by the traffic study. The study supports a safe plan for both on site and off site. There is five hundred feet (500') between access points, 45 mile per hour speed limit is maintained for Hitt Road, and Hitt Road is proposed to be seven lanes wide. Seven lanes allows two lanes in either direction, plus a center left hand turn lane, and plus two outside lanes for acceleration and deceleration. Although the traffic study report is not developer friendly, the developer supports the study and asks for City of Ammon support to negotiate with the City of Idaho Falls. The developer plans to submit to the proposed committee review process before presentation to the Mayor and City Council of Idaho Falls. Cantlon wants to team with City of Ammon to represent a solid project to enable them to build a solid project. Councilman Maeser moved to indicate Ammon City Council approval of the project, to endorse the plan as proposed by the traffic study, and to participate on the review committee with committee representatives to be appointed in a subsequent motion. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. Information was not definite about the membership of the review committee, but it should include representatives from City of Idaho Falls, City of Ammon, and Cantlon. Mayor Ard thought City of Ammon should have two representatives and one should be Engineer Benton for technical input. Councilman Maeser recommended someone from the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Councilman Hall agreed to contact Chairman Dick Bybee for a recommendation. James Southwick reported on activities of the Planning and Zoning Commission. A I Public Hearing was held to consider a request of John Sheppard for rezone to R-2 of his property along the east side of South Ammon Road to the north of Georgia Lane. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the request because the one acre piece of property owned by Sheppard and proposed for multi-family use is in the middle of property zoned for single family dwellings. Also, property on the east and north of Sheppard is in the most restrictive residential zone. Mr. Sheppard was unhappy with the Commission recommendation and plans to pursue City Council action. Reports: Fire Chief Cal Smith reported engine probably pumps 1500 gpm, and there fire with only one City well in operation. for the Fire Department. The new fire is concern about water pressure during a He was assured by Public Works Director I I I 105 March 3, 1994 David C. Wadsworth that wells would be put in operation to meet the emergency needs. Update on the wells has been in progress, and clay valves have been installed to regulate pressure. Plans are to work toward regulating the pressure to 65 pounds. Attorney Anderson has been contacted by an attorney from Driggs, Idaho, who represents a developer interested in putting five manufactured homes on five lots owned by Hazen Olsen on Rich Lane. The developer would like to know if the City Council and/or Planning and Zoning Commission would be receptive to putting manufactured homes on the Olsen property now zoned R-l or would a rezone be required. The Council expressed their opinions. Ammon probably needs to look at providing an area for manufactured homes. However, the zoning ordinance outlines requirements for a MR Zone (Manufactured Residence Zone), and the Council determined a rezone to MR needs to be in place before approval is given for development with manufactured homes. Councilman Loveland reported for the Parks Department. He met with a citizen committee interested in Peterson Park. Areas of concern were pointed out by the committee. Brad Hall's proposal for a home run fence for the Little Leaque teams is not acceptable because it would interfere with the soccer field. There is a need for trash clean-up after sports activities, and a need for youth supervision. Councilman Loveland suggested setting up a meeting of coaches to outline rules to follow if they want to use the facilities. There is one small shelter which seems to promote undesirable activities. The City should consider removing it. Picnic tables are used for slides. Playground equipment requires children to climb over tires and is difficult for small children to access. ICRMP has risk management information available on playground equipment. The box car by Well No. 4 in Peterson Park is an area conducive to smoking, fights, and late night activities. This box car should be considered for utilization in some other area of the City. The Fire Deparment could use it or the recycling group may want additional space. The ramp requirements for the recycling program was discussed. Councilman Loveland agreed to research the recycling ramp. City Clerk Aleen Jensen pointed out that there is a development agreement for Ammon Meadows Division No. 1 but it does not include Division No. 2 and No.3. The developer would like the development agreement to cover all the divisions. Information was requested about how to proceed with the rezone request of John Sheppard since the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial. Councilman Hall agreed to discuss the issue with Mr. Sheppard. Claims were approved. (Note: During the Landon Public Hearing, the City Council acted as the Board of Adjustments.) Councilman Maeser moved to adj ourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. The motion was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. C~ ATTEST t:L~J (!. ~0~,~~_j CITY CLERK tI