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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (15) CITY OF AMMON May 6,1999 Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: I The meeting was called to order by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7:30 P.M. in the City Building, 2135 South Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilmember W. Lee Bean Council member Harvey L. Crandall Council member Ira K. Hall Councilmember Steven J. Loveland (Arrived 8:37 P.M.) Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer Bill Manwill Public Works Director David Wadsworth Fire Chief Clarence Nelson City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: Tom Hunsaker, 2925 Carolyn Lane, Ammon Verne Parrish, Jr., 2226 South Woodruff, Idaho Falls Ben A. Frei, 2590 Hillam Drive, Ammon Carole Miller, 4127 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls Marlene Hatton, 4085 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls Tom Sanford, 2987 Oakhaven Drive, Ammon Debra and Kallie Clapp, 2210 Dove Drive, Ammon Garth Cunningham, Mountain River Engineering Council member Crandall led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Councilmember Bean offered the invocation. I Mayor Ard opened the Public Hearing to consider the request for annexation with initial zoning of Centennial Ranch Division No. 7 and the unplatted piece of property south to East 17th Street. Notice of Hearing was published in the Post Register on April 20 and April 27, 1999. Property owners within three hundred feet (300') were mailed notices of the hearing. Interested parties, who desired to present testimony, were sworn in. Garth Cunningham of Mountain River Engineering oriented the City Council to the Centennial Ranch development. Divisions No. 1 through No. 6 have been platted and developed as a Bonneville County subdivision. It is requested that the property from the south side of Division No.6 to East 17th Street be annexed to the City of Ammon. The City of Ammon Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council reviewed and approved the preliminary plat for Division No.7 and the unplatted property. Now the request is that the property be initially zoned and annexed to Ammon. The south third of the property is proposed to be zoned R-2, which would allow up to four units per lot. The north portion is proposed to be zoned R-I for single family dwellings. Lots 68 and 69, which are next to the Robison property, are to be zoned R-2 but limited to two units per lot. It is feasible to annex the property to Ammon because it is contiguous at East 1 th Street. City of Ammon water will serve all the lots in Centennial Ranch not included in the first six divisions. Divisions NO.1 through No.6 are served by Falls Water. There are areas of rock on the property, so Lot 56 has been platted as an extra big lot to include some rocky area. I Carole Miller and Marlene Hatton own property to the west of the proposed addition. They inquired if it would be feasible for them to annex to Ammon. They have their own system for water and sewer, but they would like some insurance if their private system fails. It was suggested that their question be discussed after the Public Hearing for Centennial Ranch is closed. Plans are not yet complete for extending the water and sewer lines. Councilmember Bean asked about the time frame for the builders. It depends on the market, but it was estimated that within one year and one half the subdivision will be filled. Councilmember Hall asked for a clarification of the description of the unplatted portion of the property. The north half of East 17th Street is included in the annexation request. The City of Ammon has already annexed the south half of East 17th Street. The developers request approval of the zoning and annexation subject to the agreement being drafted in regard to the utilities. Following their Public Hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of annexation with initial zoning. There were no further comments. Mayor Ard closed the Public Hearing. I Councilmember Hall moved to approve the final plat and annexation of Centennial Ranch Division No. 7 and the unplatted property south to East 17th Street with the initial zoning as proposed, subject to the development and planning agreement and subject to an agreement with the lona Bonneville Sewer District. Councilmember Bean seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Bean - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried. Garth Cunningham presented the "Plan and Profile for Sanitary Extension on 17th Street" and explained the extension of the sewer line to serve Centennial Ranch Division No. 7 and other adjacent developments. It was pointed out that a good location for the lift station would be near where the proposed Jennifer Lane comes down to East 1 ih Street. A pressure line is to be extended from Ammon Road. Individuals can not hook in to the pressure line. The responsibilities of lona Bonneville Sewer District and City of Ammon were discussed in relation to ownership of lines, maintenance of lines, and service area. The plans need to be finalized and presented to the Sewer District for their approval. A Sewer District Meeting is scheduled for May 19, but they are willing to hold a special meeting in order to consider the extension plans. The City of Ammon also needs to complete the plans for extending the water line. I The sewer extension plans were discussed with Carole Miller and Marlene Hatton. Ms. Miller and Ms. Hatton are interested in the plans, and they are considering whether or not to request annexation for two lots. Ms. Hatton owns some additional land back from her residential lot, but she does not want to annex it. Miller and Hatton would need to extend service lines and connect directly into the lift station. This would not be an unreasonable undertaking. They may want to wait to see how development proceeds before they make a decision. The Council encouraged them to carefully weigh development plans while the engineering is going on. Ben A. Frei, 2590 Hillam Drive, explained that he has a broken driveway and a broken approach. This is a result of a broken water line. Frei had a broken service line, and when it was replaced, the City had to replace some additional line. Detailed diagrams were distributed to the City Officials to explain the problem and how Mr. Frei would like to repair it. Public Works Director David Wadsworth added an explanation to help clarify. There is a curb cut, but it is raised about four inches. It needs to be cut down and concrete needs to be replaced. Mr. Frei requested the city to participate in the repairs. The cost for the City was estimated at $260.00. Costs and amounts of participation were debated. Councilmember Bean moved to authorize payment of $155.00 to Ben Frei once the improvements are done to the satisfaction of the City. Council member Hall seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried. I Tom Hunsaker reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission activities. The final plat for Flying Eagle Ranch Division No. I was recommended for approval. The only change from the preliminary plat was inclusion in the residential development of a small piece of the property zoned as commercial. Most of the meeting was spent reviewing the changes recommended for the zoning ordinances. Corrections were made to the draft copy of a new R-1A Zone, which addresses townhouse development. Chapter 30, RMH, should discuss manufactured home courts, and all references to mobile home subdivisions or travel trailer courts are to be deleted. Also, in Chapter 30 under standards and requirements, add the lot size as 6000 square feet with a fifty feet (50') frontage. Change the gross area of the manufactured home court to be set aside for common use to five percent. "Zone" is to be removed from the title in Chapter 32. This chapter basically sets the standards approved by the State for siting a manufactured home. A use was approved for addition to the C-l zone to provide for drive throughs of all types. In the subdivision regulations, the radius of a cul-de-sac should be increased to sixty-five feet (65'). New legislation pertaining to planning and zoning was discussed. There are new review procedures for zoning changes involving properties in the impact area. The governing board has the opportunity to establish the hearing process. After July I, 1999, any planning and zoning action will require a written statement to support the reason for the decision. I Debra Clapp, 2210 Dove Drive, reported on the playground equipment project for Lions' Park. Tom Sanford, a representative of Sonntag Associates (dealers of Landscape Structures, Inc.) proposed a plan. It was presented to the City Council. Phase 1 will take a space 40' X 40', and the equipment is designed to allow for future expansion. The existing swings are to be retained, but in time they may be relocated and revised. The present slide, see saw, and merry-go-round are to be removed, but the monkey bars can be salvaged and relocated. The new equipment meets safety standards. It stresses upper body development, balance, social skills, and play. The cost to the City is $13,704 including freight. The City will have additional expense for the base area. Councilmember Bean moved to authorize purchase of the playground equipment as presented and to place the order immediately. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crandall. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The owners of the property at 2255 Midway obtained a building permit to remodel a single-family dwelling. Councilmember Hall moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held April 15, 1999. Council member Loveland seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Bean - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Engineer Manwill presented the "Key Map of the lona Bonneville Sewer District Boundary", which shows the sewage service areas and jurisdictions. The map was reviewed for the Council to help clarify the service areas of Ammon, Idaho Falls, and lona Bonneville Sewer District. In setting up the sewer district, the reason for the strange boundaries is, if the property owner had more than five acres, he could opt out of the district. If they had a sewer line within three hundred feet (300'), they had to hook up to the sewer. I Councilmember Bean reported on the AIC Spring District Seminar held April 30, 1999. New legislation, which affects cities, was discussed. Bonneville County plats are to be submitted to the City for comment, and the City has a specified time period to comment. The City is no longer required to sign to approve the county plat. The governing body is authorized to adopt an ordinance to establish the hearing process for zoning matters. City of Ammon has an Impact Area Agreement with Bonneville County. Councilmember Bean encouraged the City to take action to update our Comprehensive Plan. Blue Cross of Idaho has notified the City of a sizeable increase in premium for employee health insurance coverage as of June I, 1999. The present plan provides the employees with a good program, but some changes need to be made to offset some of the proposed increase. Mayor Ard secured some different options from Blue Cross. He requested the Council to study the options and to be prepared to make recommendations at the next City Council meeting. I Reports: Fire Chief Clarence Nelson reported for the Fire Department. A youth group has proposed to paint the fire hydrants on June 12, 1999. The plans sound like a good project. The property owner at 2255 Midway Avenue has inquired about a fire code inspection to determine compliance with the Fire Code. The property is not zoned for a day care. Chief Nelson requested Council input about enforcing the Fire Code. It was determined that inspections should be completed to meet the Code, but the Department was encouraged to be reasonable in making their inspections. The Department has been busy. A report of April calls was given. The equipment problems have been taken care of. The Department wants to sponsor a Car Show in McCowin Park on July 24, 1999. David Wadsworth reported for Public Works. Cost estimates have been obtained for the cul-de-sacs on Wanda Street and Marlene Street. A buyer has been found for the garbage truck bed, provided the Council approves that it be declared surplus. The buyer will pay $4500 and take the bed off the truck. The bed was originally purchased about ten years ago for $20,000. Attorney Anderson advised it should be added to the agenda of the next City Council Meeting for approval to surplus. Council member Loveland advised the bid opening for the fire station has been advertised for May 12, 1999, at 8:00 A.M. The plans were discussed. The specifications call for a metal building with brick on the exterior to look like the City Building. Councilmember Bean inquired about the pool opening. Jennifer Kerner is accepting employee applications, and the plan is to open on June 12, 1999. The Public Works Department employees plan to fill in the sprinkler lines at Peterson Park. I The 2000 Fiscal Year Budget Hearing has been scheduled with the Bonneville County Recorder for September 2,1999. The City Clerk asked how important it is for the legal description in the Development Agreement and the one on the Recorded Plat to match. Major discrepancies should be corrected, but a minor discrepancy is not a problem. When the Fire Department makes a day care inspection, they should check to make sure the operator has obtained a home occupation permit. Councilmember Bean expressed concern about the Ammon Road right- of-way. Claims were approved. Councilmember Bean moved to adjourn the meeting, and Councilmember Crandall seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M. .c::~~~ ayor ATTEST City Clerk I I