Planning Commission

December 6, 2022 7:00 p.m. Planning Department City Annex Building MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Joanne Denney, George Morrison, Kristi Brower, Margaret Wimborne, Glen Ogden, Arnold Cantu, Lindsey Romankiw. MEMBERS ABSENT: Brent Dixon ALSO PRESENT: Planning Director, Brad Cramer, Assistant Planning Director Kerry Beutler; planner Naysha Foster, David Peterson; and interested citizens. CALL TO ORDER: Joanne Denney called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. CHANGES TO AGENDA: MINUTES: Cantu moved to accept the minutes of November 6, 2022, Morrison seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Business: 1. PLAT 22-035: FINAL PLAT. Final Plat for East River Townhomes Division No. 1. Applicant: Barry Bane, Connect Engineering, 2295 N. Yellowstone, Suite 6, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Bane presented a final plat on the north end of town near the corner of East River and 33rd. Bane stated that the plat consists of 2 lots, lot 1 is buildable, lot 2 is storm water, and the pond will grow as the rest of the area is platted, and that is the reason lot 2 is so far away. Bane will be dedicating additional right of way on East River and Iona Road that will be improved. Cove Fort will go through the property to the north (airport property) and will connect to the subdivision to the north. Peterson presented the staff report, a part of the record. Wimborne asked if access to the lot off W is 33rd N, and no access on N 5th West. Peterson stated that there is another road that will be developed on the north side called Millard Road that will connect to 5th West, and it will connect Cove Fort Drive to 5th West, but is not specifically part of this plat. Morrison moved to recommend to the Mayor and City Council approval of the Final Plat for East River Townhomes Division No. 1, Ogden seconded the motion. Denney called for roll call vote: Morrison, yes; Brower, yes; Wimborne, yes; Ogden, yes; Cantu, yes; Romankiw, yes. The motion passed unanimously. 2. PLAT 22-036: FINAL PLAT: Final Plat for Hidden Bridge Subdivision. Applicant: Barry Bane, Connect Engineering, 2295 N. Yellowstone, Suite 6, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Bane presented a plat west of Home Depot. The property is zoned TN and has been brought forward with a plat in the past, that did not get finalized, and a new company has now brought this plat forward. Bane stated that it consists of townhome lots, with a dedicated public street throughout the middle of the lots. Bane stated that there is alley way on the south side of the south road, which will be incorporated into the full width of the public street, and they are working with City Engineering to maintain rear access for the homes on the south with a possible rolled curb instead of a high back curb, so they can go in and out of the backs of the homes. Planning Commission Minutes December 6, 2022 Page 1 of 5 Bane stated that there are 2 lots that are non-buildable, with one a storm pond and one up against a canal. Bane stated that all the road improvements along with a bridge going across the knuckle on the northeast corner will be built. Morrison asked if the south edge of the property has an alley. Bane agreed that is currently an alley and it will be incorporated into a new road and on the far-right side, the alley way will be kept in place so the last lot that has access to the alley will have access to that alley. Wimborne asked about the bridge location. Bane showed that the car bridge will be for access into the property. Foster presented the staff report, a part of the record. No discussion. Wimborne moved to recommend to the Mayor and City Council approval of the Final Plat for Hidden Bridge Subdivision, Brower seconded the motion. Denney called for roll call vote: Morrison, yes; Brower, yes; Wimborne, yes; Ogden, yes; Cantu, yes; Romankiw, yes. The motion passed unanimously. 3. PLAT 22-037: FINAL PLAT. Final Plat Southbridge Subdivision. Applicant: Brad Brown, 719 W 4350 South, Riverdale, UT. Brown is presenting a final plat consisting of 11 acres by Holmes and 49th. Brown stated that they will be dedicating right of way on Holmes for a connection and on the west side of Allie Rose Lane they have entered into an agreement and are helping pay for construction of that road and working with the County to widen Holmes in this area. Property was annexed earlier with R2 zoning. Brown is excited about the project. Ogden asked what they are expecting to build. Brown stated that it will be similar to what is surrounding, but a bit different, and it will be a townhome product. Foster presented the staff report, a part of the record. Wimborne wanted to clarify that access is off Holmes and then onto Allie Rose Lane. Foster stated that primary access will be from Holmes, but once 30 units have been built, they will need the second access to meet fire code. Ogden moved to recommend to the Mayor and City Council approval of the Final Plat for Southbridge Subdivision, Morrison seconded the motion. Denney called for roll call vote: Morrison, yes; Brower, yes; Wimborne, yes; Ogden, yes; Cantu, yes; Romankiw, yes. The motion passed unanimously. 4. PLAT: 22-038: FINAL PLAT. Final Plat Snake River West Applicant: Brad Brown, 719 W 4350 South Riverdale, UT. Brown presented this property near the Mountain America Event Center. This is a single lot plat that was recently annexed along with the streets surrounding it. Brown stated this has been complicated and they had to do a lot of engineering to do right of way and where the dedication would be, and they are going to have to bury the Bradford Canal and move power lines. Brown stated that White Water Drive is projected to cross on a bridge, and they are trying to figure that out. Brown is proposing multi- family development. Planning Commission Minutes December 6, 2022 Page 2 of 5 Stevens presented the staff report, a part of the record. Ogden asked if it is approved with the requests does it hold it up to going to City Council. Stevens stated that prior to going to City Council they will have a clean plat and those improvement drawings will be shown in those documents, but it is a good thing to make sure it is covered in the motion, as Planning and Zoning will not see this plat before it goes to City Council. Ogden asked why they wouldn’t have those improvements done before approving the final plat. Stevens stated that the City Staff is behind, and the applicant has come, and they have presented the documents, and Stevens feels that P&Z is providing recommendations and if the things are covered the applicant will meet those prior to City Council. Wimborne moved to recommend to the Mayor and City Council approval of the Final Plat for Snake River West contingent on final review of the right of ways for Pioneer and White Water Drive, including the bridge, Cantu seconded the motion. Denney called for roll call vote: Morrison, yes; Brower, yes; Wimborne, yes; Ogden, yes; Cantu, yes; Romankiw, yes. The motion passed unanimously. 5. PLAT: FINAL PLAT. Final Plat Maverik Idaho Falls Subdivision. Applicant: James Copeland. Copeland explained that the project is located north of Highway 20, west of Holmes and 5th East. The property is the norther portion of the exiting piece of Bish’s RV. Bish’s RV is being redeveloped to the north of 33rd North, and his company has been hired to do a build to suit a Maverik convenient store and fuel station in that area. This project hinged on access to the site. Maverik is proposing both an automobile fuel canopy and also a commercial canopy for Semi trucks, but not a truck stop with overnight parking. At Jack Jenkins Road (Recycle Road) T’s into 33rd, and due to some internal circulation and trying to separate trucks and passenger vehicles, there will be a cross access with the remainder parcel to the south for trucks to enter off the intersection. No access to 5th E or Highway 20, no ITD right of way encroachment. Peterson presented the staff report, a part of the record., Ogden asked if they access off 33rd N. for egress into the property. Peterson agreed that access is from 33rd North. Ogden asked if the Highway 20/I15 redevelopment will impact this intersection. Peterson stated that no traffic study was required. The applicant indicated that he has the Agenda packet and has a question. There was a traffic study submitted, as it was suggested by staff, because the cross access to the south and egress only access on 33rd N to help separate for safety. There was a traffic study submitted, and the statement that one wasn’t required caught them off guard. The applicant stated that the property was annexed in June 2020 and wanted to confirm that it is zoned HC. Peterson stated the property was annexed in June 2020, and zoned HC. Applicant asked if they need to coordinate with Transportation and City Staff on the traffic study issue. Peterson stated that will be reviewed by the City Engineer and Public Works. The applicant stated that the Agenda Packet indicated that the plat and the submittal complies with all ordinances, and applicant confirmed that there are no issues. Peterson stated that the review comments will be returned to the applicant once all the staff has reviewed the submittal, and the recommendation is for the subdivision ordinance specifically and the development standards of the HC Zone and doesn’t address the technical details of the plat submittal. Planning Commission Minutes December 6, 2022 Page 3 of 5 Morrison moved to recommend to the Mayor and City Council approval of the Final Plat for Maverik Idaho Falls Subdivision, Romankiw seconded. Denney called for roll call vote: Morrison, yes; Brower, yes; Wimborne, yes; Ogden, yes; Cantu, yes; Romankiw, yes. The motion passed unanimously. 6. PLAT 22-039: FINAL PLAT. Final Plat Freeway Commercial Center Division No. 4. Applicant: Phillip Lewis, Little Rock, Arkansas. They are replatting the existing subdivision consisting of 6 acres next to Camping World. They are proposing 3 lots, and the existing cross access will be maintained, and the access to this will and the existing curb cut access on Skyline will be maintained, and a cul-de-sac will be on Tara Lane with a gated access for fire emergencies. They are replatting the location of the cul-de-sac on Tara Lane to match where it is constructed and will be upgraded during construction. There is a small easement parcel south of the cul-de-sac. Wimborne asked for clarification on the gate on Tara. Lewis stated that the entirety of the inventory lot services facility will go in here and will be fenced, so there will be a double gate wide enough for fire department access on Tara. Wimborne clarified Access on Tara is to the existing Camping World, or through the gate on Tara for the Fire Department, otherwise access to this property is off Pancheri or off Skyline. Lewis stated that the access will be primarily from Skyline or the existing dealership property. Foster presented the staff report, a part of the record. Ogden moved to recommend to the Mayor and City Council approval of the Final Plat for Freeway Commercial Center Division No. 4, Wimborne seconded the motion. Denney called for roll call vote: Morrison, yes; Brower, yes; Wimborne, yes; Ogden, yes; Cantu, yes; Romankiw, yes. The motion passed unanimously. 7. Presentation of Planning Commission Service Plaques for Brent Dixon, Joanne Denney, George Morrison, Lindsey Romankiw. Cramer stated that it is sad to see members go and move on at the end of the terms. Cramer wants the spotlight on the members retiring as volunteers for the City. Cramer submitted his resignation yesterday, and this is his last meeting as well, and he is going out with the retiring members. Cramer has been amazed that they are willing to come as volunteers and take the abuse from public. Cramer is amazed that out of all community service, they chose to come here to make the City a better place. The hours go unnoticed in the community except by those who are angry. Cramer asked them to remember the people not in the room that appreciated the service, even if they didn’t know it was them. Enjoy the unsaid thankyous. Cramer handed plaques shortest to longest: Lindsey Romankiw 2016 – 2022; Joanne Denney 2015 – 2022; George Morrison 2010-2022; Brent Dixon 1999-2022. Cramer stated that they had an overwhelming response when they asked for volunteers and they had more people apply than they had seats for and so given the response, and the number of years on the Commission, they decided not to reappoint Brent Dixon. 23 years is an incredible amount of service. Cramer stated that when he was brand new, Cramer would prepare for presentations based on what Dixon might ask. Denney thanked Brad for his service to the Commissioners. Planning Commission Minutes December 6, 2022 Page 4 of 5 Morrison thanked the staff for their work and time, and it was a pleasure to watch the City grow and be a part of the growth. Beutler stated the next meeting is January 3, 2023, with a full commission of 5 new appointments. January 3, 2023, has one item, and will have some training, and elections for chair and officers. Next Meeting January 3, 2023. Adjourn at 8:00 pm Respectfully Submitted Beckie Thompson, Recorder Planning Commission Minutes December 6, 2022 Page 5 of 5