01042012 P&ZMinutes
CITY OF AMMON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
January 4, 2012
AGENDA:
CITY OF AMMON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
January 4, 2012
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Quinn Simmons
Pledge of Allegiance: Greg Maeser
MINUTES:
December 7, 2011
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2012-001 – Rezone – Trellis Square, Division 4, Block 1, Lots 15-21 – CC-1 to I&M 1
ACTION ITEMS:
1.
Recommendation on Hearing
2.
Final Plat – Woodland Hills, Division 7 – Replat of a portion of Woodland Hills, Division 6
3.
Preliminary Plat – Ammonside, Division 4
4.
Final Plat – Ammonside, Division 4
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.
Comprehensive Plan Draft Text and Map
REPORTS:
1.
City Council Actions
2.
City of Idaho Falls Planning and Zoning Actions – Cindy Donovan
3.
Bonneville County Planning and Zoning Actions – Tom Hunsaker
Call for Adjournment:
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Quinn Simons at 7:00 p.m. in the City Building at 2135 South Ammon Road,
Ammon, Idaho. Commissioner Cindy Donovan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present:
Quinn Simmons, Chairman
Tom Hunsaker
Cindy Donovan
Rick Butler
Robert Taylor
Scott Wessel
Kurt Roland
Steve Richards
City Officials Present:
Ron Folsom, Planning Director
Lance Bates, Engineer
Gay Leming, Permit Tech
Absent Members:
Greg Maeser
MINUTES:
December 7, 2011: There were no minutes presented for December.
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ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN:
Commissioner Tom Hunsaker nominated Commissioner Scott
Wessel for Chairman. Commissioner Steve Richards seconded the motion. All in favor – the motion passed.
Commissioner Steve Richards nominated Commissioner Rick Butler for Vice Chairman. Commissioner Quinn Simmons
seconded the motion. All in favor - the motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2012-001 – Rezone – Trellis Square, Division 4, Block 1, Lots 15-21 – CC-1 to I&M 1:
Chairman Scott Wessel read the public hearing requirements and opened the public hearing. The public hearing was closed
for lack of testimony. There was no written comment received and no public comment.
Ron explained where the property is located, and also explained the reason for the rezone request. Ron also explained what
can and cannot be used in an I&M-1 zone.
Alan Cunningham, 4891 Madison River Road said the property originally was zoned I&M-1 and was changed to CC-1, but
now the owner would like to return it back to I&M-1 to match what is around it, and use it for his steel business. Commissioner Tom
Hunsaker moved to approve the rezone request as presented. Commissioner Rick Butler seconded the motion. Scott Wessel
abstained from the vote. Seven in favor, none opposed. The motion passed.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Recommendation on Hearing:
Commissioner Rick Butler moved to recommend no additional hearing. Commissioner
Steve Richards seconded the motion. All in favor - the motion passed.
2. Final Plat – Woodland Hills, Division 7 – Replat of a portion of Woodland Hills, Division 6:
Paul Johnson,
4965 Remember Drive said there are 60 lots in division number 6. At this time Rockwell Development would like to take 24 lots out
of the division and make a division number 7. Paul said because of the economy, they need to make a smaller division so that they can
build where the infrastructure is already in place. Commissioner Quinn Simmons stated that this is what the developer needs to do
because of the economic times. Commissioner Steve Richards moved to approve the final plat for Woodland Hills Division 7 – Replat
of a portion of Woodland Hills, Division 6 following technical review from staff. Commissioner Cindy Donovan seconded the
motion. All in favor - the motion passed. Commissioner Kurt Roland abstained because he is assisting the developer.
3. Preliminary Plat – Ammonside, Division 4:
Eric Isom, 4905 Lady Hawk representing Ball Ventures and Woodbury
Corporation explained the request. Commissioner Quinn Simmons moved to approve the preliminary plat as presented following
technical review by staff. Commissioner Rick Butler seconded the motion. All in favor – the motion passed.
4. Final Plat – Ammonside, Division 4:
Commissioner Rick Butler moved to approve Final Plat – Ammonside, Division
4, as presented subject to technical review by staff. Commissioner Kurt Roland seconded the motion. All in favor – the motion
passed. Chairman Scott Wessel announced this item would be on the City Council Agenda for January 5th.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Comprehensive Plan Draft Text and Map:
Ron said he would like to send the Comprehensive Plan to City Council
in February. The Commission looked at the Comprehensive Plan and discussed the changes.
REPORTS:
1. City Council Actions:
Ron Folsom explained what happened in the Council meetings for the month of December.
2. City of Idaho Falls Planning and Zoning Actions – Cindy Donovan:
Cindy Donovan had nothing to report.
3. Bonneville County Planning and Zoning Actions – Tom Hunsaker:
Tom Hunsaker was unable to attend the previous
Bonneville County Planning and Zoning meeting, and thus had nothing to report.
Call for Adjournment:
Chairman Scott Wessel moved to adjourn.
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Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Scott Wessel, Chairman
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Ron Folsom, City Clerk
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