11052008P&ZMinutes
CITY OF AMMON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 5, 2008
AGENDA:
CITY OF AMMON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 5, 2008
2135 South Ammon Road - 7:00 P.M.
I.Pledge of Allegiance:
II.Minutes:
August 6, 2008, September 4, 2008, October 1, 2008
III.Public Hearings:
None
IV.Action Items:
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A. 2 Amended Plat – Ammon Park
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B.Site Plan – Ammon Park – 2 Amended D1, B2, Lots 5&6
C.Site Plan – 3840 E Sunnyside Road
D.Final Plat – Dove’s Landing – Divisions 1-4
V.Discussion Items:
A.Work Session November 12, 2008
VI.Reports:
A.
City Council actions
B.
City of Idaho Falls Planning and Zoning actions – Cindy Donovan
C.
Bonneville County Planning and Zoning actions – Tom Hunsaker
VII.Call for Adjournment:
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Hunsaker at 7:00 in the City Building at 2135 South Ammon
Road, Ammon, Idaho. Steve Richards led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present:
Tom Hunsaker, Chairman
Richard Butler
Richard Jaussi
David Hill
Cindy Donavan
Quinn Simmons
Steve Richards
Scott Wessel
Absent:
Greg Maeser
City Officials Present:
Ron Folsom, Planning Director
Lance Bates, Engineer
Gay Leming, Deputy Clerk
MINUTES:
August 6, 2008: Steve Richards motioned to accept the minutes with minor grammatical changes.
David Hill seconded. All in favor – the motion passed.
September 4, 2008: Cindy Donavan motioned to accept the minutes as presented. Richard Butler
seconded. All in favor – the motion passed.
October 1, 2008: Quinn Simmons motioned to accept the minutes with minor grammatical changes.
Steve Richards seconded. All in favor – the motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
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ACTION ITEMS:
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A. 2 Amended Plat – Ammon Park:
Ron explained there are two lots with the building setting on both
lots which requires a change of the building permit so it has a 2 hour firewall between sections
Jeff Freiberg, Keller Associates, 356 W Sunnyside asked if the Commission has any questions. Tom
Hunsaker inquired if there will be any problem with ownership.
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Richard Jaussi motioned to accept the 2 amended plat for Ammon Park. Cindy Donavan seconded. All in
favor – the motion passed.
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B. Site Plan – Ammon Park – 2 Amended D1, B2, Lots 5 & 6:
Ron explained that the building shows
split and they will have separate water and sewer lines going into each section.
Jeff Freiberg stated that he has received the changes from the staff and they concur and will make the changes
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on the final site plan. Tom Hunsaker asked how far east the new entrance is off 17 to this property. Jeff stated he
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doesn’t think there is another entrance off 17. Ron stated there is but it doesn’t align and this building will be serviced
off of Midway.
Todd Myers, Morgan Construction, 645 Hickory Lane, Idaho Falls. said he would like to look at the parking
lot. If you come in on the east, there is a shared access with a non existing project at this time. Tom stated the parking
looks adequate for the use. Todd stated that he should be at 6 per 1000. He said the basements are partial basements of
approx. 1500 sq ft for each side, which will be for staff and mechanical.
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Quinn Simmons motioned to accept the site plan for Ammon Park – 2 Amended Division 1, Block 2, Lots 5
& 6 as presented, subject to technical review. Richard Jaussi seconded. All in favor – the motion passed.
C. Site Plan – 3840 E Sunnyside Road:
Ron stated this is located at the corner of Ross and Sunnyside and
is currently a single family home changing to a 16 bed assisted living center dwelling. The driveway must be removed
once Sunnyside is improved. The parking requirements will be 8 with a 16 bed unit. There is additional parking
available on Ross.
Kent Murdock, 5261 Tildy Lane stated the maximum will be 3 employees, at any given time. Tom asked on
holidays how would you handle the extra visitors. Kent stated that parking is allowed along Ross. They will be
converting the existing garage into living space.
Steve Richards motioned to accept the site plan for 3840 E. Sunnyside Road as presented, subject to technical
review by staff. All in favor – the motion passed.
D. Final Plat – Dove’s Landing – Divisions 1-4:
Ron explained this is a new submission to the commission
after the technical review. Tom questioned the turnarounds by Lot 7. Lance stated there are easements or we can dead
end them in Division 1.
It was mentioned that the easements are being called turnarounds by the Commission on Division #2.
On Division # 3 the turnaround at lot 6 and 21 is looking at being a long term dead end.
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On Division # 4 all the commercial areas will be accessed off of 21 and 17There will be no direct access
off of Crowley Rd for any business; the access will come off Golden Heart Dr.
Tom asked about improvements on arterials. Mitchell Greer, Rocky Mountain Engineering, 2043 E. Center
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Street, Pocatello, is representing Scott Talman and believes he is aware of the requirement to improve 17 and Crowley,
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as well as, 21 Street and the traffic signal. He feels Scott knows that it is a condition of approval. Quinn asked if the
bridge is wide enough. Mitchell stated this will be discussed with staff. Ron explained the property is in the
floodplain. Tom asked concerning Lot 6 doesn’t meet the 100 foot minimum on either the front or the back. Mitchell
said he thinks it’s a twin home and is not sure if something is mislabeled. Lance stated Lots 6 and 21are restricted
because of the temporary turnaround. Mitch explained the developer is trying to buy a small piece of land to the east
for a temporary turnaround so he doesn’t have to restrict those lots. Mitchell stated they eliminated one twin home lot
completely out of the development. He stated they may have to tweak them down and shift the road. Ron said this
would be part of his technical review.
Richard Jaussi motioned to approve the final plat for Dove’s Landing Divisions 1-4, subject to technical
review by staff. Richard Butler seconded. All in favor – the motion passed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Work Session November 12, 2008:
Ron would like to change this, if possible. He feels the need for the
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work session because of the changes to Title 10. The Commission decided to change the work session to the 19.
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REPORTS:
A. City Council Actions:
Ron advised the Commission that on Oct 2 they raised the garbage rates.
Because of George McDaniel’s death the Council is reviewing the Sunnyside sewer agreement with Jeff
Hawkes. At this point, the sewer line needs to run from Majestic and south Crowley to Sunnyside then to the railroad
tracks off Ammon Road. The City has agreed to put in up to $600,000 towards this sewer project and Jeff will pay
$50,000 per year in connection fees. It is approx. $300,000 for the City to fix the problem on Mason so this would be a
good deal for the City. Lance stated that there will be no lift stations on this project. He stated we are looking at
alternative pipe, which could save close to $1 million.
Ron talked about Pearl House and the issues the City could possibly face. They are hopeful the Dept. of
Commerce will agree that the City of Ammon has met their requirements for the $500,000 grant.
Ron advised the Commission that the fire department will be presenting an open burn fire pit regulation, which
will hopefully go to City Council in November for adoption.
Lance explained that Well 10 has been drilled. There is a possibility that we will be starting Well 11 in the
next couple of days. Lance stated Well 10 well house is coming along with the walls poured. The wells should be
operational, as well as, the tank by next summer.
Scott Wessel stated that there are storm drain issues in Stonehaven because the French drains aren’t handling
it.
Ron said that Lennis was approved for the landscaping variance on Sunnyside.
B. City of Idaho Falls Planning and Zoning Actions – Cindy Donovan:
Cindy Donovan stated there was
nothing to report.
C. Bonneville County Planning and Zoning Actions – Tom Hunsaker:
Tom Hunsaker stated they
recommended saying no to the latest gravel pit and it now goes to the County Commissioners.
Scott Wessel motioned to adjourn. David Hill seconded. All in favor – the meeting adjourned.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Tom Hunsaker, Chairman
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Leslie Folsom, City Clerk
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