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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (151) 124 June 16, 1994 CITY OF AMMON June 16, 1994 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 P.M. Building, 3270 Molen Street, Ammon, Idaho, present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Ira K. Hall Councilman Steven J. Loveland Councilman Greg J. Maeser Elaine McGary, by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at the City with the following City Officials Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Planning & Zoning Representative I Others Present: Eric Wahlgren, Post Register Denise and Matt Steele, 1950 Sunflower Circle, Ammon Don Thorp, CART Inc. Sonna Lynn Lewis, Deputy Director of BMPO Bryan and Marsha Cooper, 2888 Midway Avenue, Ammon Rod Ellsworth, Mountain River Engineering Jim and Colleen Rushton, 3580 Ross Avenue, Ammon Sharon D. Farmer, 3400 Tay10rview Lane, Ammon Absent: Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Crandall was attending the Association of Idaho Cities Annual Conference in Nampa, Idaho. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Maeser, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Loveland. Bryan Cooper, 2888 Midway, requested permission to paint the trim on the Peterson Park restroom building for an Eagle Scout proj ect. The City Council gave their approval, and they suggested he might enlarge his project to include other restroom repairs. Bryan was instructed to workout the details with Public Works Director David Wadsworth. Sharon D. Farmer, 3400 Tay10rview Lane, requested a home occupation permit for I Sharon's How-To-Do Videos. The home occupation involves selling instructional videos. There are several different ways to sell them, such as through retail store displays, mail orders, fund raisers, or distributor home parties. There will be little involvement with Farmer's residence except for record keeping. No videos will be stocked in the home. The City Council questioned Mrs. Farmer about compliance with City Code 11-5-27H. The starter kit obtained by Mrs. Farmer advised that she contact the City to determine what licensing procedures apply. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the home occupation permit for Sharon D. Farmer dba Sharon's How-To-Do Videos at 3400 Tay10rview Lane contingent upon completion of the application papers. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. Denise Steele, 1950 Sunflower Circle, requested a home occupation permit for a day care facility for seven to twelve children. The residence is located in an RPA zone, but the neighbors have not expressed any opposition to Mrs. Steele's plans. Councilman Maeser questioned whether or not a day care fits the home occupation requirements. Mrs. Steele indicated she could comply with the requirements out- lined in City Code 11-5-27H. Councilman Hall moved to approve a home occupation permit for Denise Steele, 1950 Sunflower Circle, without specifying the use. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. Don Thorp, Director of Community and Rural Transportation (CART Inc.) requested to be on the agenda in order to provide additional information about their public I transportation service in Ammon. There is no fixed route in Ammon at this time. Ammon is served by demand response, and there are four to six buses coming out here each day. Ridership has not justified a fixed route. CART provides service to Kmart by request. CART is subsidized 27% by federal funds, and the balance of their funding is from contracts, fares, donations, and city input. The Council expressed concern about whether tax monies should be used for the benefit of so few. Plans are to increase the service to Ammon. Some of the bus drivers live in Ammon. The Council was invited to visit CART's central facility to observe their operations. Jim and Colleen Rushton, 3580 Ross, inquired about home occupation permit requirements. Rushtons operate Classy Threads Inc. at 1359 Northgate Mile, Idaho Falls. They are interested in moving their business to their home to eliminate rent expenses. The business is family operated and deals in computerized I I I 125 June 16, 1994 monograming and embroidery. Two married daughters who live in homes of their own and other family members who are still at home on Ross work in the business. Rushtons would like to purchase the Neahl Johnson home at 2390 Ross Avenue provided the City will approve operating their business at that location. If the Johnson property is not satisfactory for a business, a second choice is to move the business to their present residence at 3580 Ross Avenue. Details of their operation were discussed, and the ability to comply with the requirements of City Code ll-5-27H was considered. The City Council questioned operating a commercial business in an residential area, but they expressed the opinion that the Rushton business possibly could be operated from their home provided the adjacent property owners gave their approval. Councilman Hall moved to approve a home occupation permit for Jim and Colleen Rushton, dba Classy Threads Inc., at 2390 Ross Avenue, subj ect to the written approval of eighty (80) percent of the neighbors within three hundred (300) feet of the property. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Hall - yes; Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. Elaine McGary reported on the following action of the Planning and Zoning Commission: Public Hearing on the request by Rex Shurtliff for a rezone to R-2A (8 units) of his property north of Brookfield Lane along Ammon Road - The recommendation was to approve a rezone to R-2 (4 units) and consider limiting the change to a depth of one hundred fifty (150) feet east from Ammon Road. Public Hearing on the request by Glen Anderson for annexation, initial zoning, and rezone of the Hatch property located north and east of Valley Care Center, 2725 East 17th Street - The recommendation was to approve a rezone of 12.792 acres presently zoned C-l and R-3A in the City of Ammon to GC-l. (The original request was to zone this HC-l, but follow- ing discussion the request was changed to GC-l.) The recommendation was to approve a zoning to C-l of 3.735 acres presently in the City of Ammon and 2.205 acres not presently annexed. A proposed R-3A zone was recommended for 2.974 acres within the City and 1.014 acres not presently annexed. Annexation and initial zoning was recommended for 4.415 acres to be R-2A and 26.26 acres to be R-l. Engineer Benton oriented the Council to the area involved in the request. The Ammon Town Center Final Plat as presented by Mountain River Engineering was recommended for approval. The request of Jay Johnson to build additional garages at 2230 South Ammon Road was tabled because Mr. Johnson was not present to discuss his plans. The request to vacate a portion of Matchpoint Drive, Wimbledon Drive, and the lots at the south end of Tie Breaker Division 2 in the ownership of G. L. Snowden - The recommendation was to grant approval subject to provision for an easement for sewer maintenance and to require a replat of the property in case of future development. Details of the request were reviewed by Engineer Benton and were discussed by the City Council. Revision of the Preliminary Plat for Trailwood Village to change of Sagewood Drive to Chasewood Dirve, to adjust street widths with Tie Breaker Village Subdivision, and to allow some ownership trading - The recommendation was for approval. the name to match property An amendment to Pheasant Estates Dwelling Group Planned (PUD) was recommended for approval. Request of Richard Eldridge, 2330 Cabellaro, for a backyard variance to allow an accessory building in RPA zone - The recommendation was to deny the request. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held May 19, 1994. The motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. Roll call vote: Maeser- Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City 2, 1994. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. Council Meeting held June Roll call vote: Maeser- Sonna Lynn Lewis, Deputy Director of BMPO, reported on the City Council request for a traffic study of the original Ammon townsite. The request was made in 126 June 16, 1994 response to the citizens' petitions for a four-way stop sign at Midway Avenue and Molen Street. Ms. Lewis made a preliminary study and discussed the following observations: No average daily traffic counts area available for Ammon except at the intersection of Rawson/Midway. A full count study will be needed. Accident data not found on present computer model. Will call ITD to increase service areas to include Ammon in future data drops. Traffic flow during school year has an increased effect on activity and accidents. Should study during school year for best data collection and analysis. I There are certain intersections that have evident sight distance problems (i.e. trees overgrown, signage damaged, signaged blocked by other signs, etc.) A comprehensive sight distance review is needed of all intersections. Might cause reduction of run throughs of drivers. Roadways that are actually alleys need to be classified and identified as alleys or upgraded to roadway status. (Roseda1e) An aerial photo of the area was presented to show existing signage. It was proposed that complete traffic control study be completed. However, major transportation areas involve schools, therefore, the study would be more accurate and beneficial to the City of Ammon if it is completed at a time school is in session. The recommendation was for City of Ammon to send a letter of request to BMPO for a traffic study to be included on their work program schedule which begins October 1, 1994. BMPO is requesting City of Ammon to budget $2015 for program participation for the 1995 Fiscal Year. Councilman Hall asked for a recommendation on the proper speed for the newly reconstructed portion of Ammon Road. (35 mph vs 40 mph) Rod Ellsworth of Mountain River Engineering presented the Final Plat for Ammon Town Center. The Council studied the plat. Attorney Anderson advised that approval should be subject to completion of a development agreement. Engineer Benton stated he had reviewed the plat and made some suggestions that have been incorporated. Basically, by approval, the City Council is dedicating utility easements and I dedicating three street entrances. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the Final Plat for Ammon Town Center subject to completion of an acceptable development agreement and the motion reflects approval for relocation of Sand Creek according to the final plat. 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 revisions to the preliminary Plat for Trai1wood Village as shown on the plat before the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. Councilman Hall moved to approve a permit for Kmart for the sale of safe and sane fireworks from twelve o'clock Noon on June 15, 1994, to Midnight on July 5, 1994. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. Reports: Attorney Anderson reported that he had heard from Ryan Armbruster concerning Cantlon Properties (Ammon Town Center). He believes they have a development agreement with Idaho Falls close to being acceptable. One issue is still rema~n~ng over the jurisdiction of Hitt Road. Attorney Anderson was concerned whether Idaho Falls was going to try to retain jurisdiction over the whole length of Hitt Road in this negotiation. They are not. It is an isolated condition of this development. It appears there is nothing detrimental to the City of Ammon in saying they can have the jurisdiction already worked out in the agreement. David Wadsworth reported for Public Works. The lights at Peterson Park are being worked on to get them operational. I Councilman Loveland reported a group from the Ammon LDS Fifth Ward wants to do a super service project for the City in the parks. It has been scheduled for Saturday, July 30, 1994, and it will involve some expense for the City for materials and equipment. They plan to work from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., and then they want to swim in the pool from 3: 00 P.M. to 6: 00 P.M. Councilman Loveland, Public Works Director Wadsworth, and Brad Hall are working out the details. City Clerk Jensen advised that a number of public hearings are on the agenda for Council Meeting on July 7, 1994. The Council discussed how to schedule them. I I I 127 June 16, 1994 & July 7,1994 To avoid waiting time between hearings, Attorney Anderson advised to schedule all of the hearings at the same time like a court docket, and then work through them one by one as quickly as possible. The Council briefly discussed the cases needing to be heard, and it was agreed to advertise them for 7:30 P.M. A new computer has been purchased for the City Office. Claims were approved. Councilman Maeser moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P. M. C~~ ATTEST ~(!,O~J CITY CLERK t/ CITY OF AMMON July 7, 1994 Minutes of the Public Hearings 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, Idaho, with the following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira K. Hall Councilman Steven J. Loveland Councilman Greg J. Maeser City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Fire Chief Cal Smith Fire Marshal Robert Farrow Wadsworth Others Present: G. L. and Marcia Snowden, 805 Match Point Drive, Ammon Kathryn Dansie, 575 Match Point Drive, Ammon Rex and Alice Shurtliff, 3375 Brookfield Lane, Ammon Dewain and Zola Silvester, 3570 Brookfield Lane, Ammon Richard Eldridge, 2330 Cabellaro Drive, Ammon Robert B. and Myrene Nixon, Pheasant Estates Developers Kevin Croft, 3490 San Carlos, Ammon Darwin Murri, 2130 South Ammon Road, Ammon Chris and Judy Hebertson, 3610 Brookfield Lane, Ammon David Peck, 1544 Falcon Drive, Ammon Richard P. and Linda Durante, 1522 Falcon Drive, Ammon John Sheppard, 3565 Georgia Lane, Ammon Joy Jenkins, 3560 Georgia Lane, Ammon Kevin E. Hungate, 1085 Orlin Drive, Idaho Falls Dennis R. Winebarger, 815 Tennis Court Drive, Ammon Mark and Eileen Nefzger, 3545 Georgia Lane, Ammon Spencer L. McDowell, 1456 Falcon Drive, Ammon Ron Hjelm, 2395 Cabellaro Drive, Ammon Glen Anderson of Anderson Lumber, 4700 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, Utah Mike Marlott, Manager Anderson Lumber, 288 Plantation, Idaho Falls Vondell Erickson, Anderson Lumber, 3291 East 100 North, Rigby Sonna Lynn Lewis, Deputy Director BMPO James Rushton, 2390 Ross Avenue, Ammon Debbie Smith, 1960 Curlew Drive, Ammon Theone Smith, 2150 South Ammon Road, Ammon Michael Armstrong, Custom Construction The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Hall, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Crandall. At the request of the City Council, Sonna Lynn Lewis, Deputy Director of Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO) did a speed study on Ammon Road to determine the appropriate speed. Ms. Lewis reported on the results of the study. An analysis was completed using the 85th percentile and the pace. The 85th percentile speed is the speed at or below which 85% of the traffic is moving. The pace is the 10 mph range of speeds containing the largest number of observations. After the review, BMPO found that the average speed by pace was 35 mph whereas the 85th percentile was 40 mph. It was found the correct speed limit to be set for Ammon Road is 40 mph. The study recommended the speed limit remain at 35 mph or it could be increased to 40 mph with proper posting. Councilman Maeser moved to make the BMPO Speed Study for Ammon Road part of the minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes;