Council Minutes 04/23/1973
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The Special Meeting was resumed at 9: 30 P. M., April 30, 1973. A further
discussion was held on a possible replacement for Councilman Lynn C.
Richardson. A number of candidates were considered. Mayor Turnbow nom-
inated Mr. James H. Southwick to fill the council vacancy created by Councilman
Lynn C. Richardson's resignation from the Council, to serve until the next city
election subject to his acceptance. The nomination was seconded by Councilman
Cheney. Councilman Swensen moved that Mayor Turnbow's nomination be accept-
ed and that Mr. James H. Southwick be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Council.
Seconded by Councilman Cheney; voting--Cheney, yes; Anderson, yes; Swensen, yes;
motion carried.
Mayor Turnbow reminded the Councilman present to bring their AIC Convention
Registration blanks to the Council Meeting on Monday, May 7.
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seconded by Councilman Cheney. Meeting
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CITY OF AMMON
April 23, 1973
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P. M. by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow as a
Public Hearing on the proposed Planning and Zoning Ordinance and Recodification
of the City Ordinances. The following City Officials were present:
Mayor Keith C. Turnbow Cler~ Deon Hemingway
Councilman Russell N. Swensen Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Engineer David Benton I
Councilman Gerald B. Cheney Planning Comm. Chairman Jim SouthWiCk..
(A list of citizens present is attached hereto. )
The proposed zoning map was displayed and reviewed by Chairman Southwick, who
also explained the non-conforming use regulations indicating that the ordinance
provides for the City Council to have power to grant zoning variances. Mr. George
Wehman recommended a change in the definition of trailerhomes, as the one used in
the proposed ordinance appears to include camper pickups, etc., in the classifica-
tion of trailerhomes which would present a problem especially with respect to the sec-
tion relating to parking in yards. Property owners in the Pony Acres Addition (Georgia
Lane) objected to the R-2 zoning for the west side of that subdivision which would
allow up to four-family apartment units. A property owner, Mr. Reed Moss, present-
ed a signed agreement made with the seller when the property was bought which
statedcthat said Pony Acres Addition was zoned R-l and would never be zoned anything _
less than R-l. This document was submitted to the City Attorney for advisement and
consideration of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Roland Romrell made an
appeal for some modification in the zoning to allow for trailerhomes to be placed on
designated lots of the original townsite. Other questions and comments were con-
cerned with rumors that apartments might be built on Wanda Street (which is not in the
City Limits) and the overlay zone relative to keeping animals.
With reference to the recodification, Attorney Anderson explained that the language I
and ordinances were patterned after and adapted from the code of the City of Idaho Falls .
Several citizens voiced the opinion that the amount of proposed recodification was per-:
haps more than is needed in this small town. George Wehman pointed out inconsisten-
cies discovered in his brief review of tne code book. In answer to questions, Attorney
Anderson advised that any proposed change from the present city code were included
only to make the ordinances compatible with those of the City of Idaho Falls for inter-
pretation purposes, and that no increase in the cost of administering or enforcing is
anticipated except as be growth of the city requil'es the additional services that are
allowed for. Councilman Swensen commented that the objective of recodification was to
fill in where inadequacies exist in the present code and to get all ordinances and laws
combined rather than having to refer to separate ordinances passed from time to time in
the past or future. It was noted also that the City Officials felt that the recommended
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restrictions would be beneficial to the community. In view of the apparent concern of the
residents, a Citizens Committee, consisting of George Wehman,(Chairman),# Reed Moss,
and Harmon Groesbeck, was appointed to study the proposed cod~ and report with recom-
mendations at the next meeting on May 7, 1973.
The regular portion of the City Council Meeting convened at 10:25 P. M. Prayer was offered
by Councilman Cheney, and the minutes of the Special Meeting of April 29, 1973, were
approved as typed.
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Bill Coles of the Health Department inquired of the status of the sewer project and express-
ed concern due to the extreme need for the system and the necessity of the Ammon project
being completed to enable getting a sewer in other surrounding areas. He was advised that
the project is at a standstill at this time due to the HUD grant funds being frozen. At the
suggestion of the Mayor, Mr. Coles agreed to write to the appropriate Washington offices
to express the support of the Health Department for this project.
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Harold Loveland requested clarification of the city's position for completing the curb and
gutter installation on Ross Avenue north of Sunnyside Road, and was advised that none was
to gO in until the City approves a storm drainage plan for the street. It was determined
that two French drains are now in existence there. Councilman Swensen moved that the
City Council authorize Mr. Loveland to install 164 feet of curb and gutter on the east side
of Ross Avenue which is now deleted, and that the City Engineer give him the proper grade.
Seconded by Councilman Cheney,; voting all in favor; motion carried. Further discussion
indicated that installation of curb and gutter on the west side of Ross Ave. in that area
should be delayed until the sewer line can be put in with August being suggested as a date
when definite plans should be known. Mr. Loveland was to report at the next meeting if the
FHA would approve of such a delay under the loan conditions for homes built there.
Engineer Benton sUggested that the city needs a policy to present to subdivision developers
regarding storm drainage, with a recommendation to come from the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
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Referring to the minutes of December 4, 1972, regarding a request by Sam Jense!l for
.city water service, it was reported that Mr. Jensen has b~n contact with City Officials
and indicated that he will make a decision in the near future about meeting the city's
requirements as specified in a letter to him ibr digging his own well.
It was mentioned that it has not yet been determined if the trailerhome at 3445 Owen St.
is located in the alley right-of-way.
Attorney Anderson reported that Neahl Johnson has signed a deed to the city for the property
adjacent to the Jennie Jean Well, so a claim can be signed and payment made; also a lease
option agreement is being drawn up for the purchase of the McCowin property. A request
was made of Attorney Anderson to write to Brunt Real Estate regarding dumping in the pit
behind the Circle K Store on 17th St. (the property is owned jointly by Brunts and Ivan
Ashment).
Two Building Permit Applications (one from Radiant Homes and one from Merle Smith) on
which tha Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended denial, due to ~ot meeting
the set-back requirements for sideyards bordering on streets, were considered by the
Council and decision made to uphold the denial recommendation.
A meeting was scheduled for 2:00 P. M. on April 29 to consider the appointment of a new
Councilman necessitated by the recent resignation of Lynn C. Richardson.
_I The meeting
Claims were approved for payment.
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CITY OF AMMON
May 7, 1973
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7: 35 P. M. by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow with the