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2/19/1998 Council Minutes I I I 180 February 19, 1998 CITY OF AMMON February 19, 1998 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order Building, 2135 South Ammon Road, present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilmember W. Lee Bean Councilmember Sherrill C. Bohn Councilmember Harvey L. Crandall City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7: 30 P.M. in the City Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials Attorney Brian Tucker Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth Fire Chief Clarence Nelson Others Present: Marvin and Elaine McGary, 3255 Meadow Lane, Ammon Richard R. Dare, Mountain River Engineering Bill Manwill, Bonneville County Engineer Allan and Deon Hemingway, 1960 Bittern Drive, Ammon Jay Johnson, 2125 Cabellaro Drive, Ammon Barbara Ellis, Deputy City Clerk Gerald and Donna Cheney, 3225 Central, Ammon Steven and Val Loveland, 3325 Rawson, Ammon Maxine Sommer, 2990 Romre1l Lane, Au@on David Sommer Russell, LaRue, and Kirk Swensen, 2660 Central, Ammon Robert Farrow, Assistant Fire Chief Absent: Councilmember Ira K. Hall Attorney W. Joe Anderson The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilmember Bohn, and Councilmember Bean offered the invocation. Richard R. Dare of Mountain River Engineering presented a final plat for Centennial Ranch Division No.4. Centennial Ranch is a Bonneville County subdivision within the City of Ammon Impact Area. General location of the property is Crowley Road south of First Street and approximately one-half mile north of East 17th Street. The proposed subdivision will be served by the Iona Bonneville Sewer District and by Falls Water. Richard Skidmore developed Division No. 1 and Randy Hix is the developer of Divisions No.2, No.3, and No.4. Councilmember Crandall moved to authorize Mayor Ard to sign acceptance of the final plat for Centennial Ranch Division No.4. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Bean - Yes; Bohn - Yes. The motion carried. Elaine McGary reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held February 11, 1998. The Bonneville County final plat of Centennial Ranch Division No.4 was reconnnended for approval. The final plat of Tie Breaker Divison No. 10 was recommended for approval. The final plat of Stonehaven Division No. 4 was recommended for approval. The planning process should include an overall picture of the area for a mile square. Main arteries should be firmly in place so developers, Bonneville County, City of Idaho Falls, and City of Ammon are all aware. This would help eliminate the possibility of a building being constructed in the middle of a proposed street. Brad Pickett is working on plans to continue with the development of the townhouse phase of Pheasant Estates which was started by Mike Armstrong. He presented an amended plot plan, and Planning and Zoning recommended approval. Counci1member Bohn moved to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held January 15, 1998, and February 5, 1998. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crandall. Roll call vote: Bohn - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Bean - Yes. The motion carried. The final plat of Stonehaven Division No.4 was presented by Engineer David E. Benton. Engineer Benton stated he represented Jay Johnson, the developer, and not the City of Ammon for this presentation. The plat contains, nine lots in Block 3 and two lots in Block 4. Jay Johnson explained that townhouses are being built in Division No. 1 and Division No.2. Single family dwellings under construction at this time are in Division No. 1 and Division No.3. Division No. 4 and all the property south of Judy Street will be used for single family dwellings. Future plans for the subdivision were discussed. Judy Street will probably be a four way stop. Public Works Director Wadsworth recommended that, in long range planning, subdivisions plan to line up with dedicated streets of the County or other subdivisions in order to eliminate dead end roads. For example, the Fox Hollow development was designed to line up with existing roads in the surrounding developments. Councilmember Bean moved to approve the final plat for Stonehaven Division No.4. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bohn. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried. 181 February 19, 1998 Engineer David E. Benton presented the final plat of Tie Breaker Village Division No. 10 including a replat of Part of Lot 5 Block 5 and Lot 10 Block 6 Division No. 2 Tie Breaker Village. Engineer Benton represented Suitters of Big Tree Corporation and not the City of Ammon for this presentation. The Council was oriented to the area platted as Division No. 10. The lots in Division No. 10 are all north of proposed John Adams Parkway. Lots south of proposed John Adams Parkway are proposed for development as Quail Run scheduled for public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 3, 1998, to consider a rezone from R-l to R-2A. Developers will dedicate the full eighty foot width for John Adams Parkway, but they propose to develop the north half with Divsion No. 10 and develop the south half with Quail Run. Councilmenilier Bean expressed concerns about developing half of a street. Jay Johnson, developer of Stonehaven, pointed out other developers have been required to develop the whole street. Councilmember Bean moved to approve the final plat for Tie Breaker Division No. 10 including a replat I of Part of Lot 5 Block 5 and Lot 10 Block 6 of Division No. 2 Tie Breaker Village subject to an acceptable development agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crandall. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Bohn - Yes. The motion carried. Russell, LaRue, and Kirk Swensen are leaving on a mission to Samoa for the LDS Church. Russellsubmitted his resignation as Ammon's representative on the Targhee Regional Public Transportation Authority. Mayor Ard asked him for some suggestions regarding the program. Russell Swensen stated that the proj ect is a worthwhile project. He reported that in November there were 762 riders from Ammon on CART. The program is costly, but when there are people with diabilities who require special equipment and people who can not drive for some reason, it is a great service. TRPTA has been set up legally and the legislators have approved the organization. The Mayor and Council were thanked for budgeting to provide a contribution to public transportation. Additionally, Russell Swensen has been involved with the recycling program, and he hopes the City will continue with it. He encouraged increased participation in the program. Proceeds from recycling have been set aside for community improvement projects. The walking path in McCowin Park is a result of the efforts of those involved with the recycling program. The walking path has been named "Swensen Way" in recognition of the Swensens' dedi- cation to the project. A monument has been erected along the path in McCowin Park. I Mayor Ard presented Russell Swensen with a plaque in replica of the plaque on the monument. The plaque reads, "Swensen Way in appreciation to Russell, LaRue, and Kirk Swensen for their leadership efforts in beautifying McCowin Park 1996." The thrilling thing about the project is to see all the people use the walking path. Val Loveland recognized the involvement of others. Dave Sommers constructed the monument in the park, Jay Johnson provided the plaque on the monument, and the Post Register has prepared an article to appear in the newspaper on February 20. Public Works Director David Wadsworth presented an idea for consideration for traffic control on Sunnyside Road from Hillcrest High School. The suggestion is to make the west driveway a right turn only and the east driveway a left turn only. The idea needs further study and discussion with the school district. Brad Pickett has been working on plans to continue development of the townhouse phase of Pheasant Estates. The idea was previously approved and Mike Armstrong built units 101 and 102. Engineer Benton represented Brad Pickett and presented an amended plot plan which increases the size of the units and decreases the density. The difference between condo and townhouse development was explained. The streets in the development will not be public but will be built and maintained privately. Development details were discussed. Councilmember Crandall moved to approve the amended plot plan for Pheasant Estates Townhouses that lowers the density. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bohn. Roll call vote: Crandall- Yes; Bohn - Yes; Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Bean was concerned with whether or not the City needs to be involved I with the covenants and agreements of the townhouse development. He recommended some type of control to assure the project/streets are completed. Discussion followed on what to require of the developer and the responsibility of the City to protect the homeowner. It was agreed the amended plot plan is better than the previous plan. Councilmember Bean moved to amend the original motion to approve the amended plot plan for the Pheasant Estates Townhouses to include approval is subject to an acceptable development agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crandall. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Bohn - Yes. The motion carried. Brad Pickett, developer, should be invited to City Council meeting to discuss his plans. Mayor Ard reported on attendance at the AlC Legislative Meeting in Boise. I I I Fire Chief Clarence Nelson reported for the Fire Department. be the only one from the department attending the National Fire 182 February 19, 1998 Chief Nelson will Academy. Mayor Ard called for a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Bohn. The meeting was adjourned to the foyer for visiting with the Swensens and refreshments. (y~ ATTEST ~0 (?'\I~~J CITY CLERK i~