060210P&ZMinutes.docx
CITY OF AMMON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
June 2, 2010
CITY OF AMMON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
June 2, 2010
2135 South Ammon Road 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Quinn Simmons
Pledge of Allegiance: Cindy Donovan
MINUTES:
April 7, 2010
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
#2010-007 – Extension of Conditional Use Permits
Ammon Elementary and Tie Breaker Elementary
ACTION ITEMS:
1.Action on Public Hearing
2.Recommendation on Public Hearing
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.Conflict of Interest Clarification
2.Legislative change on Comp Map Amendments
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 Vice Chairman Steve Richards at 7:00 p.m. in the City Building at
2135 South Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho. Cindy Donavan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members Present:
Steve Richards, Vice Chairman
Tom Hunsaker
Cindy Donovan
Greg Maeser
Robert Taylor
Scott Wessel
City Officials Present:
Ron Folsom, Planning Director
Lance Bates, Engineer
Gay Leming, Deputy Clerk
Absent Members:
Quinn Simmons, Chairman
Rick Butler
Kurt Roland
MINUTES:
April 7, 2010: Commissioner Greg Maeser motioned to accept the minutes, as
presented. Commissioner Cindy Donovan seconded the motion. The motion passed with 5-1 for
the motion. Commissioner Scott Wessel abstained, since he was not at this meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: #2010-007–Extension of Conditional Use Permits Ammon Elementary
and Tiebreaker Elementary:
Ammon Elementary:
Commissioner Greg Maeser sustained from this hearing since
he owns property within the boundaries of notification of this hearing and does not want the
appearance of a conflict of interest.
Ron explained where the modulars are in the City.
Roger Hill, 3497 Ammon Road, School District 93 stated the modulars are being used for
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the Gifted and Talented Program and 6 grade. They are requesting a renewal of at least 3 years.
Discussion was held on the reasoning for a time frame on modulars that were really a part of a
growing community. Commissioner Hunsaker feels they should not be given a time frame and that
the District could then use them as needed. By both City and State standards the modulars cannot
be considered as temporary buildings, but they still require a conditional use hearing because they
constitute a change to the school property’s overall conditional use. A conditional use hearing
should only be needed when changes are made to the site plan, such as moving in an additional
building or moving an existing building to a different location on the property. Commissioner
Richards stated he felt a time frame was in order, but was comfortable with a longer time frame
such as 5 years. Several of the other Commissioners agreed.
Commissioner Robert Taylor motioned to recommend approval of the Conditional Use
Permit for Ammon Elementary for modular buildings for 5 years. Commissioner Scott Wessel
seconded the motion. All in favor - the motion passed.
Tie Breaker Elementary:
Ron explained where the school is located and showed the
location of the modulars.
Roger Hill, 3497 N Ammon Rd., School District 93, stated there are 2 modulars at this
school and they would like an extension for at least 3 years.
Jeff Miller, 390 Advantage Lane stated that these buildings are run down and there are no
restrooms in these buildings, which causes problems for the children. Mr. Miller feels that the life
of a modular building is around 5 years and these modulars are older than that. The steps are not
safe and the buildings need to be repainted. He stated the District said they would not be
permanent, but they are now becoming an eye sore. He feels that these are being left there too long
and they need to be removed.
Roger Hill stated that the District is mandated to have a state inspector come through every
year for safety purposes. They have gone to metal steps that are handicap accessible, instead of
wooden. He does not believe that five or six years on a modular should mean they are unusable.
They should be able to get 10 to 12 years of use out of each modular unit. Discussion ensued on if
the length of renewal time on these units should be the original 3-year time frame. Commissioner
Hunsaker stated he feels we should be consistent with time frames.
Commissioner Greg Maeser motioned to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the
modulars at Tiebreaker for 3 years. Commissioner Scott Wessel seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5 in favor with 1 against. Commissioner Hunsaker voted no, because he feels all modulars
should be treated equally so they both should be 5-year permits. The motion passed.
ACTION ITEMS:
1.Action on Public Hearings:
See previous motions.
2.Recommendation on Public Hearing:
Commissioner Tom Hunsaker recommended
that no additional hearings were needed for Hearing #2010-007 Conditional Use Permit on neither
Ammon Elementary nor Tiebreaker School. Commissioner Greg Maeser seconded the motion. All
in favor - the motion passed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Conflict of Interest Clarification:
Ron explained the State Statute on conflict of
interest and stated the City Council had met with a representative from ICRIMP. The City
insurance underwriter felt that there should be discussion on this subject with the P&Z Commission.
All conflicts of interest should be stated before the Public Hearing begins. There was a discussion
on each point of determining if there is a conflict of interest. It was stated if a Commissioner feels
there may be a conflict, they should contact the City Attorney or declare a conflict to be safe.
2. Legislative Change on Comp Map Amendments:
Currently the State Statue says that
the Comp Map can only be changed once every 6 months. The State is changing this, so that it can
be changed at any time. Ron would like the commission to think about what they want to do
concerning this change. We can amend our ordinance or keep it as is.
REPORTS:
1.City Council Actions:
Ron went over what happened during the City Council sessions
in April and May.
2.City of Idaho Falls Planning and Zoning Actions:
Cindy Donovan had nothing to report.
3. Bonneville County Planning and Zoning Actions:
Tom Hunsaker went over the
conditions with wind turbines.
CALL FOR ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Scott Wessel motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Greg Maeser seconded.
All in favor – the motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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Quinn Simmons, Chairman
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Leslie Folsom, City Clerk