Planning Minutes 04/02/2002 (2)
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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, Chainnan
Maxine Hardy, Vice-Chainnan
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 infonned the Commission that Councilmember 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 April16lh 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 detennine 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
of the Rockies. Chainnan Hunsaker asked how large these 2 lots are. Robert commented that
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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.
Kmart
Next item of Business was a Preliminary and Final Site Plan for a 6-unit a tment building
owned by Sheldon Dance Construction. Sheldon Dance presented the . e Plan and explained
that these would be located on Chasewood Drive behind tJ.~ R.~A Stvl~. 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 arid asked if there would be any other of (street 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
23 based on the ordinance ~ 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 comer 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 Seheel Di3t,;~t to t1,~ w~,LlIl"Y
have-0wen-Street-go-throllgh Lv IIillerest High-Sehoollllld Sand C.~ck M;ddk S~J.vul. 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.
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~v w lill~ d~fi.llit;u,l fur Hell,e Oeelll'lltiell!!.
rear yard.
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
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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.
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Council member Anderson reported on the City Council actions.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45.
Tom Hunsaker, Chairman
Minutes recorded by Terri Scott
Minutes approved