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CITY OF AMMON
November 3, 1994
Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at
Street, Ammon, Idaho, by Mayor C.
present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilman Harvey Crandall
Councilman Ira K. Hall
Councilman Steven J. Loveland
Councilman Greg J. Maeser
7:30 P.M. at the City Building, 3270 Molen
Bruce Ard with the following City Officials
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Engineer David E. Benton
Public Works Director David
Fire Marshal Robert Farrow
City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen
Wadsworth
Others Present:
Robert B. and Vaudis Shippen, 2300 Cabellaro, Ammon
Randy Waite, 2235 Cabellaro, Ammon
Gordon and Sue Sorensen, 3776 Marlene, Ammon
Lee and Julie Bean, 3858 Marlene, Ammon
Ted G. Petersen, 4355 Ilene Circle, Ammon
Ron Hjelm, 2395 Cabellaro, Ammon
Russell Swensen, 2660 Central Avenue, Ammon
Mrs. Ronald Wilkinson, 3930 Wanda Street, Ammon
Val Loveland, 3325 Rawson Street, Ammon
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Crandall, and the
invocation was offered by Councilman Loveland.
Mayor Ard opened the Public Hearing to consider a rezone from RPA to R-l of the
lots in Ammon Meadows Subdivision excepting Lots 29, 30 and 31 in Division Two
which are now zoned R-2. Notice of Hearing was published in the Post Register, and
adjacent property owners were mailed notices.
Robert Shippen, Randy Waite, and Ron Hjelm were sworn in to present testimony. Mr.
Shippen explained he is building a new home on Cabellaro Drive and did not
understand about the zoning for accessory buildings. He would like to reduce the
requirement for twenty-five (25) ft. of backyard behind an accessory building. He
presented a petition signed by fourteen (14) property owners who are in favor of
the rezone to R-l. Ron Hjelm stated he favors the zone change to R-l. Randy Waite
stated he bought an RPA lot, and he situated his buildings to fit the zone. A
change of zone devalues his property. He knew what the zone was, and he complied
with the setbacks. If the home owners purchased a certain zone, they should still
have that zone. He opposed the zone change.
Councilman Hall read the petition. "We the under signed home owners of Ammon
Meadows request the City Council change the zone from RPA to R-l. Due to the size
of the lots, there is no way to meet the requirements of the RPA zoning. With a
change to R-l zone a small accessory building could still be built. This still
keeping Ammon Meadows to the high standard which we now have. With the old out
buildings to the east and west of Ammon Meadows and livestock to the south, we see
no reasoning to not grant this change. This will also stop the request for special
variances. Each new home owner has lawn mowers and other tools that need to be
stored indoors."
The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on October 4, 1994.
They recommended the request be denied because the property owners did not request
the change. The minutes of the Planning and Zoning hearing were reviewed.
The Council reviewed the subdivision plat, pointed out the three divisions, and
identified ownership. The discussion brought out the reason for considering a zone
change is the lot sizes make it difficult to construct an accessory building and
observe the setback requirements of the RPA zone. A change of zone would eliminate
requests for variance to the established zoning laws. A reason for opposition to
the change is the R-l zone allows a dwelling of 750 square feet, and the RPA zone
requires a dwelling of 1,000 square feet. Various ideas were considered for
solving the accessory building problem without sacrificing the quality of the
subdivision. Mayor Ard closed the Public Hearing, and the Regular City Council
Meeting continued.
Councilman Maeser moved to have a survey of Ammon Meadows done so that everyone is
contacted and given an opportunity to respond for or against and to resubmit the
request to the Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration based on the
petition to see if they want to keep their original recommendation. The survey
should be completed before Planning and Zoning takes action, and their action might
include a recommendation for an overlay or some other solution to the accessory
building problem. The motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. Roll call vote:
Maeser - yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carrried
unanimously.
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Julie Bean, 3858 Marlene, attended to discuss concerns brought to the City Council
about the pre-school she is operating in her home. The areas of concern discussed
were fire safety and parking. Mrs. Bean explained when she started her pre-school
five years ago, she thought it needed to be licensed so she went through the steps
to make sure she was in compliance. Then she found out the State requires day
cares to be licensed, but there are no licensing requirements for pre-schools. In
the pre-school room she uses there is a large, daylight window which meets the day
care safety requirements. There is probably some traffic congestion for a few
minutes twice a day at 11:30 A.M. and 2:30 P.M. when parents drop off or pick up
their children. The pre-school is in session on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
She stated that she tries to be considerate of her neighbors. Home occupation
permit requirements were reviewed, and Mrs. Bean said she could comply with them.
There are no signs, no hired help, and about 20% of the home is used for the pre- I
school. Sue Sorensen, 3776 Marlene, spoke in defense of Julie Bean's pre-school
and pointed out it is a service to parents and the community. Councilman Maeser
emphasized that Mrs. Bean be aware of traffic congestion and do what she can to
alleviate any problems. She was instructed to complete a home occupation permit
application.
Sue Sorensen, 3776 Marlene, met with the City Council to review her non-commercial
kennel license. Mrs. Sorensen owns ten adult dogs and nine puppies. There is a
question as to whether she operates a commercial or a non-commercial kennel. Her
primary interest is show dogs. She stated she can't keep all the dogs. She keeps
some, she sells some, and she gives some away. Her breeding policy was explained.
She has six adult females which come in season every six months, and she tries to
breed them at least once a year. There is no guarantee on the number of puppies,
but each dog has one to four puppies. A puppy is kept four months to evaluate
whether the puppy is show quality or pet quality. Those of pet quality are not
kept, but she has a spayed or neutered policy on those of pet quality because she
believes they should not be bred. The noise problem was discussed. The dogs are
kept inside if Mrs. Sorensen is not at home. When she is home, the dogs are out
some and they do bark some. However, she tries to control the barking. The dogs
are not out before 8:00 A.M. or after 10:00 P.M. She asks the neighbors to call
her if the dogs are annoying them. The facilities she maintains for her dogs were
described. Mrs. Sorensen cares about her dogs. They are like her children. She
has received numerous awards from dog shows and some of them are national honors.
Pictures of winners were circulated. The issue is whether the operation is
commercial or non-commercial. The ordinance does not specify the number of dogs
for either type of kennel. Consideration was given to the fact she sells some dogs
and whether that violates the non-commercial status. It was determined, if there
is a litter of pups, they must be disposed of some way. To sell some to reduce the
number and to assure show quality does not necessarily mean it is a commercial
venture. Sorensens would like to erect a fence which would help the noise factor,
but there is a boundary dispute regarding where the fence should be. The Council
emphasized that nineteen dogs does cause concern about commercial status, and the
neighbors have complained about the noise problem. However, the kennel application
shows fourteen signatures of neighbors approving and two no response. Mrs.
Sorensen stated the dogs are her life, and she is not willing to give them up.
The request of Ted G. Petersen, 4355 I1een Circle, for annexation of his cabinet
shop, 2340 South 45 East (Crowley Road), was reviewed. Mr. Petersen needs water
and sewer for his shop. He has been debating whether to request the shop to be
annexed to the City of Ammon or to request permission to hook up to the City water
and sewer system from I1een Circle. The shop lot and the house lot join, but the
shop fronts Crowley Road in Bonneville County and the house fronts Ileen Circle in
the City of Ammon. The advantages and disadvantages were discussed. Council
opinion was to rezone the shop lot would be classified as spot zoning. Councilman
Hall moved to allow Ted G. Petersen to hook his cabinet shop on to the City of
Ammon water and sewer from I1een Circle, to charge him the normal out-of-City
rates, and to not annex the shop property at this time. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Loveland - Yes;
Maeser - Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
Ronald H. Wilkinson requested a home occupation permit to move his advertising
business from 978 John Adams Parkway, Idaho Falls, to his home at 3930 Wanda
Street, Ammon. General nature of the business is advertising, marketing, and
public relations. Mrs. Wilkinson explained they have been sharing office space
with another party, but he has moved to Salt Lake City. It is not feasible to
maintain an office for the advertising business alone. The requirements for a home
occupation permit, C.C. 11-5-27H, have been reviewed and Wilkinson can comply with
them. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the home occupation permit for Ronald
H. Wilkinson, dba Wilkinson Advertising, 3930 Wanda Street. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland -
Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
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Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held October
20, 1994. The motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. Roll call vote:
Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried
unanimously.
Councilman Hall reported that he had researched the request for a variance by
Stanley J. Cheslock, 1900 Ross Avenue. A variance is not needed for the sideyard.
An accessory building can be built on the old board fence line because it it twenty
feet from the property line which has been established for Ches10cks. However, in
order to meet the RP backyard setback requirement, the building needs to be moved
forward eight feet closer to Ross Avenue than originally planned. Councilman Hall
explained this to Mrs. Cheslock.
Bids were received and opened November 1, 1994, for a dump body, sander, and snow
plow. Western Road Machinery Company and Truck Equipment Corporation submitted
bids as follows:
Dump Body
Snow Plow
Sander
Sub Total
Snow Plow Light Option
Total Bid
Truck Equipment
9,361.00
9,978.00
7,409.00
$26,748.00
225.00
$26,973.00
Western Road
No Bid
10,320.31
8,722.50
$19,042.81
$19,042.81
Public Works Director Wadsworth discussed the bids. Councilman Hall moved to
accept the bid of Truck Equipment Corporation for a dump body, snow plow, sander,
and light in the amount of $26,973. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser.
Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The
motion carried unanimously.
Residents have expressed concern about the condition of the Birch property at 2865
South Ammon Road. Public Works Director Wadsworth was asked to visit with Mr.
Birch to check on his improvement plans and encourage him to speed up activity.
Councilman Hall explained Birch is too busy working for other people so he can earn
money for his own project. Also, Councilman Hall promised to visit with Mr. Birch
to encourage him.
Reports: Engineer Benton reported on the action of the City of Idaho Falls
Planning Commission regarding the annexation of Hitt Road R-O-W (25th Street to
Sunnyside Road). He referred to a copy of minutes from their meeting of October
11, 1994, which questions the legality of the Ammon plat recorded with Bonneville
County. Engineer Benton also reported that the plat has been received for Cantlon
Properties Ammon Town Center development. The County Surveyor is in the process
of checking this plat according to new requirements. Some 'minor modifications are
needed, and they will be noted for the developer.
The Fire Department reported that the new engine has bee installed in the Ford
fire truck.
Val Loveland reported on the walking path project. Town nd Country Gardens has
worked up a bid for the trees. They offered about f:i[ve different varieties
including ash, maple, linden, and willow. They offered 15% discount plus a one
year guarantee on the trees. If the trees are purchased by the City, the purchase
will be tax exempt and will allow purchase of two additional trees. It was agreed
the grant money from Pacificorp will be sent to the City of Ammon and the City will
pay Town and Country Gardens. The location of the trees and the planting plans
were discussed. Plans are to plant the trees along the north boundary of McCowin
Park. In the future, memorial contributions could be accepted for trees or the
walking path.
Councilman Crandall pointed out the need to get serious about building a new City
Building if it is to be built in 1995. The Council needs to visit the City of
Shelley or other cities to glean ideas.
Mayor Ard reported on the BMPO Policy Board Meeting. On November 10 there will
be a public hearing in Ammon for input on the Comprehensive Transportation Plan
prepared by BMPO. CART has lost about $60,000 worth of funding. The Local Highway
Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) was established by the State Legislature
according to Senate Bill 1463 under I.C., Title 40, Chapter 24. Details regarding
the LHTAC program are not known, but the Council needs tq> be aware of it and be
prepared to evaluate its benefits to the City.
Claims were approved. Councilman
was seconded by Councilman Maeser.
Hall moved to adjourn the
The meet~ur
and the motion
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