02062013 P&ZMinutes
CITY OF AMMON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
February 6, 2013
AGENDA:CITY OF AMMON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
February 6, 2013
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Scott Wessel
Pledge of Allegiance: Rick Butler
MINUTES:
January 9, 2013
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2013-002 – Rezone portion of property N of Sunnyside E & S of Rimrock Estates
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Recommendation on hearing #2013-002
2. Preliminary Plat – Mountain Bend Estates
3. Oath of Loyalty to remaining members
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Review of Title 10
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
Chairman Scott Wessel opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall building located at 213 South Ammon Road.
Commissioner Rick Butler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present:
Scott Wessel, Chairman
Cindy Donovan
Tom Hunsaker
Greg Maeser
Robert Taylor
Rick Butler
Steve Richards
City Officials Present:
Ron Folsom, Planning Director
Lance Bates, Engineer
Gay Leming, Deputy Clerk
MINUTES:
January 9, 2013: Commissioner Tom Hunsaker moved to accept the minutes, as presented. Commissioner Robert
Taylor seconded the motion. All in favor – the motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2013-002 –
Rezone portion of property N of Sunnyside E & S of Rimrock Estates from RP to RE
Chairman Scott Wessel read the public hearing requirements and opened the public hearing. There was no written comment
received, and no public comment. Ron Folsom explained where the property was located and the reason for the rezone request. Ron
explained what is allowed in the RP and RE zones. There is a minimum one acre lot size in the requested zone, but they are proposing
nine-acre lots.
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Brad Pickett, 4980 Chimney Rock, representing the property owner, said the reason for the requested is so that the property
owners are able to have larger lots, and are able to do what the county allows with private wells and septic tanks. It will be better for
the City but hard for the developer because they will have to build roads with storm water retention. Commissioner Robert Taylor
wanted to know what constitutes livestock, and how many animals they could have on these pieces of property. Brad said they are
thinking mostly horses, and a small amount of cattle.
Commissioner Tom Hunsaker moved to recommend the City Council approve the rezone request, as presented.
Commissioner Greg Maeser seconded the motion. All in favor – the motion passed.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Recommendation on hearing #2013-002:
Commissioner Greg Maeser moved for no additional hearing.
Commissioner Richard Butler seconded the motion. All for – the motion passed.
2. Preliminary Plat – Mountain Bend Estates:
Lance explained how this property is being proposed to be platted. He
feels that domestic wells will be more feasible in this area than hooking into the City water and sewer system because of the size of
the lots and the terrain. Lance said there will be a dedicated right-of-way, although the road will not go all the way through at this
time. Commissioner Tom Hunsaker explained what the County looks at in this situation. Brad said they are not asking for anything
that the County doesn’t allow.
Commissioner Tom Hunsaker moved to recommend the acceptance of the preliminary plat of Mountain Bend Estates as
presented with the following provisions. 1. They not be allowed to further subdivide without the full round of Public hearings. 2
Subject to technical review by staff. 3. Final Plat showing retention ponds, noting individual septic systems will be used, noting
individual domestic wells will be used, the trail system and the easement of the drainage water. Commissioner Richard Butler
seconded the motion. All in favor – the motion passed.
3. Oath of Loyalty to remaining members:
Commissioner Cindy Donovan and Commissioner Greg Maeser recited and swore
the Oath of Office.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Review of Title 10:
This item was tabled until March.
REPORTS:
1. City Council Actions -
Ron explained to the Commission what happened in City Council meetings for the month of January.
2. City of Idaho Falls Planning and Zoning Actions
– Cindy Donovan explained there was a PUD request for a Physical
Therapy business on Channing Way.
3. Bonneville County Planning and Zoning Actions –
Tom Hunsaker explained that the County had three preliminary
plats.
Call for Adjournment:
Commissioner Greg Maeser moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Scott Wessel seconded the
motion. All in favor – the motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
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Scott Wessel, Chairman
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Ron Folsom, City Clerk
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