Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (5)
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CITY OF AMMON
December 3, 1998
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order
Building, 2135 South Anunon Road,
present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilmember W. Lee Bean
Councilmember Ira K. Hall
Councilmember Steven J. Loveland
by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7: 30 P.M. in the City
Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials
Engineer Bill Manwill
Public Works Director David Wadsworth
Fire Chief Clarence Nelson
City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen
Others Present:
Lane R. Archibald, Bonneville Land and Title
Dale Storer, Attorney representing Karfords
Fred and Wanda Karford, 3520 East 17th Street, Ammon
LeMoyne Johnston, 3700 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls
Ron Folsom, 2750 Sawtooth Street, Ammon
Dan and Tom Hunsaker, 2925 Carolyn Lane
Jeff Freiberg, Harper-Leavitt Engineering
Leslie Faeber, 2735 Romrell Lane, Ammon
Roy D. Hall, 2150 Sabin Drive, Anunon
Tom Arave, Arave Construction and Oak Ridge Developer
Val Loveland, 3325 Rawson Street., Ammon
Jerry Mitchell, 3751 Marlene Street, Ammon
Laraine Sant, 3665 Marlene Street, Idaho Falls
Absent: Councilmember Harvey Crandall
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilmember Loveland, and
Councilmember Hall offered the invocation.
Ron Folsom reported for the Planning and Zoning Commission. A public hearing was
held on Tuesday, December 1, 1998, to consider the request of Telemark Development
L. L. C. (Stillwater Manufactured Home Park) for a zone change from R-l with OL6
to RMH on 6.99 acres and annexation with initial zoning of RMH for 38.50 acres of
property. The property is located on the south side of Sunnyside Road on the east
of Rich Lane and is known as the Hazen Olsen farm. The Commission recommended that
the request be denied because of the location.
Relative to the Fred Karford property proposed for development as Oak Ridge
Addition, the Commission feels that the specifics and intent as presented at their
public hearing on March 3, 1998, to consider annexation with initial zoning were
not followed. Pursuant to City Code 10-4-2, they plan to review the action that
was taken at a Public Hearing to be scheduled for February 2, 1999. Their
recommendation is to consider whether or not the property should be rezoned from
R-2 to RPA and R-3A to R-2A.
Other business of the Planning and Zoning Commission was to schedule their Annual
Appreciation Dinner for Tuesday, January 12, 1998. Also, they made plans for a
work session to review the zoning requirements.
Jeff Freiberg of Harper-Leavitt Engineering delivered the improvement drawings for
Oak Ridge Addition to be reviewed by Engineer Bill Manwill. Following the review
by the engineer, the drawings will be presented for approval of the City Council
at their next meeting. Councilmember Bean pointed out the Planning and Zoning
Commission voted to have a public hearing to reconsider rezoning the Karford
property because of the potential impact on the existing homes. The final plat
for Oak Ridge Addition has not been approved. The City Council will probably not
take any action on the Oak Ridge development until after the Planning and Zoning
hearing on February 2, 1999.
Tom Arave, Oak Ridge' developer, stated they are ready to proceed with development
based on the current zoning. They would appreciate a decision tonight if possible.
The Council needs time for review before any further action is taken on Oak Ridge
Addition. The Planning and Zoning Commission has the right to consider a rezone
if planning is not going the way they feel it is appropriate for the community.
The City Council feels an obligation to honor the request of Planning and Zoning
before taking action.
Dale Storer, attorney representing Karfords, stated for the record that his clients
do not in any way accept, or condone, or agree to a rezone. The application has
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been filed with the City, and the Council should consider the plat and the building
permits on the zoning in effect when the application was made.
No action on Oak Ridge Addition was scheduled on the agenda for this meeting. The
agenda specified discussion only of the Oak Ridge development.
Lane Archibald of Bonneville Land and Title, representative for Tom Arave, wanted
it clarified that the developers understand, that under the terms of the zoning
as long as the client complies with the specifications of the City of Ammon, that
there does not have to be another public hearing for approval. The City Council
does not plan to take action until after Planning and Zoning has completed their
action as requested.
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Councilmember Hall moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meetings held
November 5 and November 19, 1998. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean.
Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried.
Councilmember Bean moved to approve the 1999 renewal of the general business
license and the retail sale of beer by bottle license for Ammon Speedi Mart, 3490
East Sunnyside Road. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall. Roll call
vote: Bean - Yes; Hall -Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried.
Councilmember Bean moved to approve the 1999 renewal of the general business
license and the retail sale of wine and beer by the bottle license for Albertsons,
1901 South 25th East. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Loveland. Roll
call vote: Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried.
Daniel Hunsaker, a student at Sand Creek Middle School, asked why there is not a
crosswalk painted from Carolyn Lane across Owen Street to the school. Because of
the traffic on Owen Street, it is hard for walking students to get across to the
school. The Mayor promised to have BMPO look at the problem and make a recommend-
ation.
Reports: Chief Nelson reported for the Fire Department. The fire code class on
the 1997 Uniform Fire Code is going on in Pocatello. The report from Dispatch of
the fire calls for November was distributed.
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Public Works Director Wadsworth reported the crew is ready for snow. The water
samples taken recently tested good.
Councilmember Loveland showed a preliminary sketch of the proposed fire station.
The plans are for three drive through bays and a partial bay or 70' X 70' for the
fire trucks with 40' X 60' for training. Some contact has been made by Council-
member Loveland and some contact has been made by Chief Nelson with contractors
to establish some cost estimates. The architect will come up with firmer costs,
and bids will be solicited. The budgeted funds should provide for a good fire
station. Prestwich has provided some preliminary architectural input, but he has
not officially been engaged as the architect. It was decided to wait to see if
the City makes the Idaho Community Development Block Grant short list before naming
the architect.
Councilmember Bean inquired about who pays for the costs incurred for public
hearings, etc. which are involved in new development. The City Clerk explained
the procedures being followed. The recodified ordinances provide that fees for
annexation, zone ,changes, variances, conditional use permits, etc. can be set by
resolution. The City has not adopted such a resolution, but the City Office has
been charging the actual cost for publication of notices, mailing of notices,
publication of the ordinance, recording fees, etc. The developers have been good
to pay the costs unless their request is denied. The City Council may want to
consider a resolution to set an upfront cost. The Clerk agreed to research
procedures of other cities and report back.
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Councilmember Bean has been approached about a representative from Ammon for a
committee that the Bonneville .School District is organizing relative to bulding
a recreational facility. Apparently there is a source available to supply 80% of
the funds needed for such a facility. Jerry Mitchell volunteered to serve on the
recreational committee to represent Ammon.
Councilmember Hall commented on the public hearing the Planning and Zoning
Commission held to consider a Stillwater Manufactured Home Park. The request was
denied primarily on account of location. The City will likely have an opportunity
to consider such a development in another location. The Hazen Olsen farm was not
a good location, but there is apparently a need for that type of housing. The
Council needs to be, prepared with ideas for an appropriate location. At the
hearing a statement was made, that in a mobile home park development such as was
proposed for 245 units, that the number of people brought in versus the taxes they
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generate creates a burden on the rest of the community. The Council would like
to verify if this statement is true. It was suggested that Ron Longmore, County
Clerk, who lives in Ammon, would probably come to a meeting to discuss the impact
of mobile home parks on a community. Public Works Director Wadsworth suggested
the Council look at City fees. A manufactured home does not require a building
permit fee except for a minimal fee for a foundation permit. Also, there would
not be individual unit water and sewer connection fees. It was suggested revenue
could be generated with a moving fee. Also, some kind of a maintenance agreement
would be advisable to insure that the roads were kept up. The Council wants to
collect some facts before they are asked to approve a mobile home park.
LeMoyne Johnston discussed the intersection of East 17th Street and Ammon Road.
He expressed concern about the impact from development of the Delmar Anderson
property. There are already traffic problems at the intersection. He wondered
if the City is considering a stop light to replace the four way stop.
Engineer Manwill discussed providing sewer service to Centennial Ranch Division
No.6. From an engineering point of view, it does not matter whether the develop-
ment connects to the sewer through the Iona Bonneville Sewer District or through
City of Ammon. The developer prefers to go back to First Street through Iona Bon-
neville.
Regarding the addressing for Stonehaven Division No. 6 on Tay10rview Lane, Engineer
Manwi11 recommended a different street name to be chosen when Tay10rview Lane turns
to the east. It is confusing to leave as Tay10rview Lane because of the numbering
system for east/west streets and north/south streets. The Council agreed that the
street should be known as Tay10rview Lane until it turns east, and then it should
become East Tay10rview Lane.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is planning to require ten days advance notice
for items to be submitted in order to be scheduled on their agenda for action.
The notice should include all the necessary plats, etc. which are involved. It was
recommended that the City Council follow the same schedule. The office staff will
advise the applicants of this procedure.
The City Clerk called attention to public hearings scheduled by Bonneville County
Planning and Zoning for zone changes that may affect Ammon. It was decided that
the changes are under jurisdiction of City of Idaho Falls .
Claims were approved. Counci1member Hall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the
motion was seconded by Counci1member Bean. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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