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Planning Minutes 04/02/2002 . . . CITY OF AMMON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION April 2, 2002 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Hunsaker at 6:30 p.m. in the City Building at 2135 South Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho. MEMBERS PRESENT Greg Maeser Ron Folsom Dick Bybee Cindy Donovan Tom Hunsaker, Chairman Maxine Hardy, Vice-Chairman Kevin Murray Elaine McGary Doug Willden CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT Bill Manwill, City Engineer David Wadsworth, Public Works Terri Scott, Deputy Clerk OTHERS PRESENT Alan Cunningham, Mountain River Eng. Sheldon Dance, 4019 Nathan Dr, Eugene Hansen, 590 W. Copper Creek Steven Pulley, 2800 Western Carol & Kevin LaFleur, 583 W. Honey Creek Dick Bybee led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Chairman Hunsaker informed the Commission that Council member Bean has asked them to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 16th to review the Final Site Plan for Wal-Mart. They are getting close to deadlines and have asked if they could get this reviewed before the May meeting. The Commission commented that they should all be able to be present for an April 16th meeting. Next item of Business was the Preliminary and Final Site Plan for the Ground Round Restaurant. Robert Grubb, Wright Brothers Builders presented the plan to the Commission and explained that this restaurant is in front of Sportsman's Warehouse and just south of Johnny Carinos and will be located on 2 lots. Chairman Hunsaker asked about the west side of the property, from the parking lot to the sidewalk the Site Plan shows that it is 15', and wanted to know where the right-of-way line is. Robert Grubb commented that he thought that the property line was the right-of-was line and that the sidewalk is on the right-of-way line. The Commission discussed the landscaping and the sidewalks and if they showed enough landscaping on the site plan. Gene Hansen explained the circular area in front of the building is an open are to be used as a gathering or waiting area. Ron Folsom asked Robert Grubb about the parking and explained that the City's requirements for restaurants are based on seating so it is difficult to determine from this Site Plan. Gene Hansen explained to the Commission that they would seat up to 200 and will be a mixture of booths and tables. He went on to say that this would be the first Ground Round Restaurant west ofthe Rockies. Chairman Hunsaker asked how large these 2 lots are. Robert commented that Planning and Zoning Commission April 2, 2002 Page 2 . they are 1.8 acres total. Ron commented that he wanted to make sure that they have sufficient parking but couldn't figure it without the proper information. Gene informed the Commission that they do have a Common Area Agreement with Hawkins-Smith. Greg Maeser made a motion to approve the Preliminary and Final Site Plan for Ground Round Restaurant subject to a Common Area Agreement being submitted to the City. Kevin Murray seconded the motion. Voting was all in favor. The motion carried. . . Next item of Business was a Preliminary and Final Site Plan for a 6-unit apartment building owned by Sheldon Dance Construction. Sheldon Dance presented the Site Plan and explained that these would be located on Chasewood Drive behind the Rex Store. There will be a total of 18 units in 3 building on 2 lots. Chairman Hunsaker commented on the garages in back of the apartments and asked if there would be any other off1street parking. Sheldon Dance explained that there are 16 garage units with storage space and behind each building there is handicapped parking and the visitors can park on the street. The Commission discussed this and the ordinance and previous developments. Chairman Hunsaker stated that because the garages are on option based on the ordinance 22 parking spaces would be required for off street parking. The Commission discussed with Sheldon Dance how to get enough parking for this development to meet the requirements and the setbacks for the garages. Kevin Murray made a motion to approve this Site Plan with proof of sufficient parking. Greg Maeser seconded the motion. Voting was all in favor. The motion carried. The next item of Business was a Site Plan Approval for Steven Pulley, 2800 Western. Steven Pulley came forward and asked for an approval to build a detached garage. He informed the Commission that he lives on the corner of Owen St. and Western Avenue and explained that the right-of-ways are both 99' on those two streets. He wanted to build a 24 x 32 detached garage that would be 30' from the pavement. Chairman Hunsaker questioned if this would be a variance and stated the requirements to be met to be granted a variance. The Commission discussed this request and reason for the 99' right-of-way. The School District to the west may have Owen Street go through to Hillcrest High School and Sand Creek Middle School. Kevin Murray made a motion to deny this request for approval to build a garage within the 30' setback requirement. Ron Folsom seconded the motion. Voting was all in favor. The motion carried. The Commission discussed with Mr. Pulley options to where he could build a garage within the required set backs on his property. I Next item of Business was to review the Comprehensive Plan changes and Ordinance changes. Chairman Hunsaker informed the Commission that some of the things in the current Comprehensive Plan, the State didn't require anymore and some things not in the Plan the State is now requiring. The Commission discussed the changes that need to be made. Chairman Hunsaker also pointed out that the courts look at the text more than the map. The Commission began to go through the Ordinances by chapter but decided to look through the book individually and report back at the next meeting to what changes need to be made. There were discussions on setback requirements - side yard, front yard and shadow line definition for Home Occupations. The Commission discussed the proposed special meeting for Wal-Mart. It was agreed that the City would advertise the Special Meeting as much as possible to let the citizens aware that there will be a meeting. There was a discussion on site plans. Karen Anderson mentioned that Lee Bean has requested that the City Council review Site Plans after Planning and Zoning has approved them. Ron Folsom commented that Planning and Zoning is really only checking Planning and Zoning Commission April 2, 2002 Page 3 . parking and landscaping on the Site Plan so why would the City Council need to review it. The Commission talked about Site Plans and who should review them and if there needs to be an , ordinance stating the procedures for Site Plans reviews. Karen reported on the City Council actions. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45. Tom Hunsaker, Chairman Minutes recorded by Terri Scott Minutes approved . .