Planning Minutes 04/05/2006
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CITY OF AMMON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 5,2006
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cindy Donovan at 7:00 p.m. in the City Building at2135 South
Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho
Members Present: Cindy Donovan, Chairman
Tom Hunsaker
Doug Willden
Roben Gustafson
Rodney Allen
Richard Jaussi
Leslie Folsom
Tristan John
Members Absent: Steve Crandall
Greg Maeser
Jarin Hammer, Vice Chair
Citv Officials Present: Ron Folsom, Planning Director
Bruce Rose, City Administrator
Bill Manwill, City Engineer
Gay Leming, Deputy Clerk
Richard Jaussi led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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Conditional Use Permit Extension - Modular Buildin2s - White Pines Charter School: Notice of the
Hearing was published in the Post Register on March 22 and March 29, 2006. Notice of the hearing was also
mailed to propeny owners within five hundred (500) feet of the subject propeny and, to other panies of
interest. The legal description of the propeny is: I, Block I, Eastern Idaho Commerce Center Division #3.
The general location of the propeny is nonh of John Adams Parkway and west of the Tiebreaker Addition to
the City of Ammon.
Chairman Donovan explained the public hearing process and swore in those individuals interested in
testifYing.
Dan Ogden, 1799 E. 81 ", Idaho Falls, Idaho, representing White Pines Chaner School, presented the
request for extension of the Conditional Use Permit, due to expire in June 2006, to September 1,2007. The
extension is needed to allow continuance of classes through the 2006-2007 school year while construction of
their permanent facility is completed. Funding for the permanent facility has been secured and, building
design is nearing completion. It is anticipated that and plans will be submitted for review by the Ammon
Building Depanment by the first of June with bids for construction requesled by July 3, 2006. Several of the
modular buildings will be retained on site following the 2006-2007 school year, to be used as storage during
final construction phases. Upon completion of the permanent building, all of the modular buildings will be
removed from the site.
City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the location and vicinity.
Cathy Loemcher, 1558 Wildwood, testified that she is very impressed with the school and that it
provides a thorough academic education. The Bus system is working well. In addition, the landscaping is
being taken care of by parents.
Brian Myers, 3845 Summerwood, testified that he is involved in the Iransponation committee. They
are very dedicated to getting this school built. The staff really cares about the students and will get this done.
Everyone involved is working hard.
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There was not any testimony opposed to extension of the Conditional Use Permit
Chairman Donovan closed the public hearing.
The Commission discussed the request.
Leslie Folsom motioned to recommend extension of the Conditional Use Permit to September 30,
2007. Doug Willden seconded. All in favor, the motion carried.
Title 10 Revisions: Notice of the Hearing was published in the Post Register on March 22 and March 29,
2006.
Chairman Donovan explained the public hearing process and swore in those individuals interested in
testifYing.
City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented the proposed revisions.
There was not any testimony for or against the proposed Title 10 revisions.
Chairman Donovan closed the public hearing.
ACTION ITEMS:
Ammon Park Center Division #1 First Amended Plat: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the
proposed amended plat and vicinity.
Casey Dennen, 3025 Devonwood, of Benton Engineering, presented the proposed plat amendment to the
Commission and answered the Commissions questions.
The Commission discussed the proposed amended plat.
Doug Willden motioned to recommend approval of the Ammon Park Center Division # I First Amended
Plat. Bob Gustafson seconded. All in favor, the motion carried.
Ammon Park Center Phase I Site Plan: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the proposed
preliminary site plan and vicinity. The proposed building is to house AnyTime Fitness.
The Commission discussed the proposed preliminary site plan.
Richard Jaussi motioned to recommend approval of the AnyTime Fitness/Ammon Park Center Phase I
Preliminary Site Plan as presented. Doug Willden Seconded. All in favor, the motion carried.
Ammonside Division #1 First Amended Plat: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the proposed
amended plat and vicinity. The plat is of the Zion's bank propeny, the change requested is removal of the
deceleration lane.
The Commission discussed the proposed amended plat.
Rodney Allen motioned to recommend approval of the Amrnonside Division #1 First Amended Plat as
presented. Leslie Folsom seconded. All in favor, the motion carried.
Title 10 Revisions: Bob Gustafson motion to recommend approval of the Title 10 Revisions as presented. Leslie
Folsom seconded. All in favor, the motion carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Public Hearin2 Procedures: City Planning Director Ron Folsom reponed on the public hearing procedures
recommended by ICRMP Legal Counsel Jerry Mason. Staff is proposing that the Planning and Zoning Commission
adopt the procedures to ensure compliance with state statutes regarding public hearings. In addition, Mr. Folsom
presented a list of the Public Hearing Application and processing steps that will be followed by the requestor and
City staff.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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