Planning & Zoning Commission

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSON (PZC) Regular Minutes for February 23, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers 911 North Seventh Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201 Chair Chanda opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. AGENDA ITEM #1: ROLL CALL AND DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST, EX-PARTE COMMUNICATION AND SITE VISIT. Disclose who was talked to, the basic substance of the conversation, and whether the conversation had any influence. Disclose if there is anything personally or professionally that would not allow an impartial or unbiased decision. Disclose if a site visit was done, location(s) of the visit, and what was seen. Krystal Chanda noted that her business is doing engineering work for a project identified in agenda item 3 but that the work will not rely or be dependent on the recommendation of the Commission, and Chanda had nothing else to report. Whitney Fenwick had nothing to report. Rich Phillips had made a site visit for agenda item 3 and had nothing to report. Nate Roberts had nothing to report. Shin Kue Ryu had made a site visit for agenda item 3 and had nothing to report. Present: Krystal Chanda, Whitney Fenwick, Richard Phillips, Nate Roberts, and Shin Kue Ryu. Excused: Marjanna Hulet Unexcused: Dakota Worrell Staff: Jim Anglesey and Matthew Lewis AGENDA ITEM #2: APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Commission may wish to waive the oral reading of the P&Z clarification and regular meetings minutes and approve the minutes held on February 9, 2022. It was moved by S. Ryu and seconded by R. Phillips to approve the meeting minutes as written from February 9, 2022. Those voting in favor were Chanda, Fenwick, Phillips, Roberts and Ryu. Those voting against were none. Motion passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #3: PUBLIC HEARING - DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PLAN This time has been set aside for the Commission to hear comments from the public regarding the City's proposed Downtown Development Plan. Chair Chanda opened up the public hearing at 6:33 P.M. Jim Anglesey, Long Range Senior Planner with the City of Pocatello summarized the Downtown Plan with a short presentation. This is vision plan for the next 20 years. It is a living document. It gives guidance for implementing the vision. A brief description of downtown districts and nodes. The plan is a recommendation and vision for the community. Chair Chanda asked about clarification of the vision. Ryu - How often will the plan be updated? Anglesey­ typically 3-5 years if major changes are needed. Brief summary of comments by Anglesey was provided to the Commission. Discussion on parking. Better wayfinding is part of the plan. No funds were expended for Utah State University's services. Roberts - any discussion with the railroad? Anglesey - not at this time, but plan on inviting them and other organizations to participate. Page 1 of 2 Chair Chanda opened up the meeting for public comment at 6:56 p.m. Those in favor: Derek Janssen - The plan is quite good. Kelly Rhodes - Agrees it is a very good plan. Stake holders should include Union Pacific and Greenway Foundation. Taylor Wood - Focus and priorities are important for the community. Earl Stoddard - Parents owned the Paris building in Downtown. How would funding occur. Cheryl Walker - Convenient parking for the new farmer's market location is important. Those neutral or opposed: NONE Anglesey addressed the commission with funding questions/opportunities as well as future collaboration and plans for the implementation task force as outlined in the plan. With no more public comments, Chair Chanda closed the public hearing at 7: 12 p.m. It was moved by S. Ryu and seconded by N. Roberts to recommend approval of the Downtown Plan and to authorize the Chair to sign the findings of fact and recommendation. Those voting in favor were Chanda, Fenwick, Phillips, Roberts and Ryu. Those voting against were none. Motion passed unanimously. With no other business, Chair Chanda closed the meeting at 7: 1 Sp.m. Submitted by Ma.JMuJC, t&J Matthew G. Lewis, Staff Liaison Approved on _3�/ �q�/_z_2- ____ Page 2 of 2