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Council Minutes 05/18/2006 CITY OF AMMON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES THURSDAY, MAY 18,2006 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ard at 7:30 p.m. in the City Building, 2135 South Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilmember Lee Bean Councilmember Randy Waite Councilmember Rex Thompson Councilmember Dana Kirkham City Attorney Scott Hall City Engineer Bill Manwill City Planning Director Ron Folsom Deputy Treasurer Lisa Jones City Officials absent: City Administrator Bruce Rose City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Gempler Councilmember Bean led the Pledl!e of Allel!iance to the Flal! and, Councilmember Thompson offered a prayer. Minutes May 4, 2006: Councilmember Waite motioned to approve the May 4,2006, Minutes with correction. Council member Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Thompson- Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Kirkham - Yes. The motion carried. Items From the Mayor: Mayor Ard announced the retirement of George Klomp, the City's Building Official, and recognized him for his success in organizing and staffing the City's building department. Councilmember Bean extended his thanks to Mr. Klomp for his service to the City. Councilmember Thompson reported that the Parks Department has been awarded two grants totaling $92,000. The Centennial Gazebo and the Eagle Park Walking Path are the projects being funded by the grants. Consent Al!enda: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: None PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: Kim Hall, 2585 East 17th Street, addressed the Council regarding a proposed zoning change of the Karfordt property. A number of his neighbors are concerned that rezoning the property would be in violation of previous agreements. Mr. Hall wants the minutes from the previous actions on the property brought out and reviewed. City Planning Director Ron Folsom reported that the rezone request in question is scheduled for public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 7, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. ACTION ITEMS: Proiect Enl!ineerinl! Services - Sunnyside Crossinl!: City Engineer Bill Manwill reviewed the engineering proposal and traffic study that was previously conducted. The recommendation for a traffic island and speed zone will cost approximately $12,250.00 for engineering services and estimated $60,000.00 for installation. Sharon Cutler, 2940 Brownstone Circle, reminded the Council that at their April 20, 2006, meeting they had indicated that cost was not the issue. Her goal in urging the Council to act is to provide a year-around crossing that will keep traffic going and keep people(children) safe. Paul Hannah, 2910 Oakhaven, stated that he is opposed to installation of an island which would eliminate the ability to make a left turn from Stonehaven. Mel Lewis, 2912 Oakhaven, stated that he agrees with Mr. Hannah in opposing the island and loss of the ability to make left turns from Stonehaven. City Council Minutes 05/18/2006 -- 1 Ruth Evans, 2971 Stonehaven, reiterated concerns regarding the island and loss of the left turn. Fran Knox, 2977 Stonehaven Circle, stated her opposition to loss of the left turn from Stonehaven onto Sunnyside. Councilmember Bean reminded the audience that the decision before the Council is regarding the bid for engineering services. The council discussed the proposed engineering services contract. Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the contract for engineering services with a maximum cost of $12,250.00 Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried. Family Care Center Water Line Extension Ril!ht-of-Way and Easement Acquisitions: Jeff Frieburg of Harper- Leavitt addressed the Council regarding the Family Care Center Project and provided an update. Construction can be completed in 90 days from when the contractor is instructed to proceed. The Council discussed whether to purchase easements or to approach the City ofIdaho Falls requesting to place the water lines in the right-of-way. Mayor Ard will talk with Mayor Fuhriman regarding the right-of-way. Bridl!ewater Final Plat and Development Al!reement: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the proposed final plat and vicinity. Alan Cunningham, 1020 Lincoln Road, of Mountain River Engineering presented the proposed final plat for the developer and answered the Council's questions. Councilmember Kirkham motioned to approve the Bridgewater Division # I Final Plat and Development Agreement. Councilmember Bean seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried. Liberty Square Conditional Use Permit: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the property and vicinity. Public Hearing regarding the requested conditional use permit was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission at their May 3, 2006, meeting. Notice of the Hearing was published in the Post Register on April 19 and April 26, 2006. Notice of the hearing was also mailed to property owners within five hundred (500) feet of the subject property and, to other parties of interest. The location of the facility is at 2475 South Ammon Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the permit. The applicants want to have a Beauty Shop inside the retirement complex that would be open to the public. In order to profitably operate, they need to have two chairs. The planned hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. No signage will be used to advertise the salon. The Council discussed the requested Conditional Use Permit. Councilmember Kirkham motioned to approve the Conditional Use Permit with review for renewal prior to December 31, 2008, hours of operation are to be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; square footage of the salon is to be limited to 420 square feet; and, no signage will be used to advertise the salon. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Council member Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried. New Bel!inninl!s Conditional Use Permit & Variance: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the property and vicinity. The applicant is requesting the conditional use permit to allow nine (9) residents per group home, and a variance to allow for construction of a breeze-way between the two group homes. Public Hearing regarding the requested conditional use permit and variance was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission at their May 3,2006, meeting. Notice of the Hearing was published in the Post Register on April 19 and April 26, 2006. Notice of the hearing was also mailed to property owners within five hundred (500) feet of the subject property and, to other parties of interest. The location of the The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the conditional use permit. The Commission voted to recommend denial of the requested variance by a vote of seven (7) to one (1) who cited a safety concern. Brett Waters of New Beginnings, presented the request for the applicant and answered the Council's questions. The Council discussed the requested Conditional Use Permit and Variance. Councilmember Bean motioned to deny the requested variance. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Kirkham - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Bean motioned to deny the requested Conditional Use Permit to allow nine (9) residents in each home. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite- Yes, Councilmember Thompson - No, Councilmember Kirkham - No, Mayor Ard - Yes. The motion carried. City Council Minutes 05/18/2006 -- 2 The Conditional Use Permit was discussed further. Mr. Waters withdrew the request for nine (9) residents in the home at 2085 Avocet and requested the Council consider allowing nine (9) residents at 2105 Avocet. Councilmember Kirkham motioned to approve a Conditional Use Permit for nine (9) residents at 2105 Avocet for the life ofthis specific case, with review in two years. If for any reason the number of residents is reduced to eight (8), the home will then be capped at eight (8) residents. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Chamberlain Annexation and Initial RE Zonine:: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the property and vicinity. A Public Hearing regarding the requested annexation with initial RE zoning was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission at their May 3, 2006, meeting. Notice of the Hearing was published in the Post Register on April 19 and April 26, 2006. Notice of the hearing was also mailed to property owners within five hundred (500) feet ofthe subject property and, to other parties of interest. The location ofthe property is east of Crowley Road (45th East) north of the existing Cottonwood Estates addition to the City of Ammon and south of East 21 sl South. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the annexation and initial zoning as presented. The Council discussed the requested annexation and initial zoning. Councilmember Kirkham motioned to approve the Chamberlain Annexation with Initial RE Zoning. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Cottonwood Estates Preliminary Plat: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the proposed preliminary plat and vicinity. The location of the property is east of Crowley Road (45th East) north of the existing Cottonwood Estates addition to the City of Ammon and south of East 21 sl South. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval with the conditions that the.development be curb and gutter and a road to the north from Majestic View to Lady Hawk is included across lots 15, 16 & 17. Dr. David Chamberlain, 4800 Majestic View presented the preliminary plat. Dr. Chamberlain stated that they have plans for a community youth pool and tennis courts in the common area with a year-round park. Their intent is to develop a safe and protected subdivision. The Council discussed the proposed preliminary plat. Councilmember Kirkham motioned to approve the preliminary plat as presented subject to an acceptable annexation and development agreements, signs noticing the private drive will be required. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - No, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried. FY2007 Street Plannine:: During planning meetings regarding the FY2007 budget the need to improve 17th Street from Ammon to Crowley Road has been discussed. Staff is recommending that preliminary engineering work be completed this fiscal year. Councilmember Bean motioned to instructed City Engineer Bill Manwill and City Administrator Bruce Rose to go ahead with engineering to improve East 17th to five lanes with curb & gutter, a bike path on one side and sidewalk on the other. Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Cobblestone Sewer Line Lift Station: The Council discussed the lift station proposal. A right-of-way dedication will be requested from Robert Suitter for placement of the lift station. Mark Johnson Pressure Irrie:ation Line: The Council discussed the request for a pressure irrigation line. The request was denied. Mayor Ard adjourned the meeting at 11 :45 p.m. City Council Minutes 05/18/2006 -- 3