City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR  COUNCIL MEETING December 7, 1999 The Star City Council met in regular session on December 7, 1999. Mayor Watson presiding. Roll call: Amsden, O’Connor, Dias, Kirtley. Absent: Winkle, Pearson. Moved by O’Connor and seconded by Dias to add to the agenda under New Business, (C). ACHD nomination to the Capital Investment Advisory Committee. All aye: motion carried. Moved by Kirtley and seconded by Amsden to approve the Minutes of November 3, 1999 as presented. All aye: motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Watson declared it was the time and place for a public hearing on the City of Star Zoning Code: providing for land use regulations. Adell Heneghan, City Planner/Engineer, presented the staff report noting a correction in the definition of yard sale. It should read “no” more frequent than…. There was no public testimony given. Mayor Watson closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Moved by Dias and seconded by O’Connor to accept the Zoning Code as presented with the correction of “no” in yard sale noted. All aye: motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Watson declared it was the time and place for a public hearing on the Rockbridge Subdivision, annexation, zoning, PUD/CUP preliminary plat- (a subdivision comprised of 129.46 acres, 373 building lots, 42 common area lots (11%) current zoning RR, proposed zoning R4). The project location is lots 3 and 4 of Stevens Sub, west of Plummer Road and east of the city limits. Kirtley abstains due to conflict of interest. Adell Heneghan, City Planner/Engineer, presented the staff report, conditions of approval and recommendations to Council. Mike Vance, project manager representing the applicant, advised the Council that this project would be an 8 to 9 year build out. There are 49 lots in phase 1. The multi-family and commercial will have to return to Council for a CUP at a later date. They are negotiating an agreement from the Star Water and Sewer District for annexation into the district. He advised the Council that the project could be conditioned to include water and sewer availability. He believes sewer service in this subdivision can be available. The final phases will conform to the preliminary plat. Homes will sell for $125,000 to $400,000. Page 1 of 4 Testimony: Sharlea Alsager (in favor) Del Stevenson (opposed) Marv West (opposed) Pam Stendorn (opposed) Concerns of the public: Interferes with the Agricultural uses in the same area, too such impact on schools, roads and lack of sewer availability. There should be a buffer between uses. And, a desire for Star to remain rural. The public hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m. Moved by O’Connor and seconded by Dias to approve annexation of the Rockbridge Subdivision, Lot 3 and 4, Block 1 of Steven Subdivision, E ½ of Section 8, Township 4, Range 1 W, generally situated north of State St. and west of Plummer Rd. Abstain: Kirtley. Aye: Amsden, O’Connor, Dias, motion carried. Moved by O’Connor and seconded by Dias to zone Rockbridge Subdivision, Lot 3 and 4, Block 1 of Steven Subdivision, E ½ of Section 8, Township 4, Range 1 W, generally situated north of State St. and west of Plummer Rd. from RR to R4. Abstain: Kirtley. Aye: Amsden, O’Connor, Dias, motion carried. Moved by O’Connor and seconded by Dias to accept the preliminary plat on Rockbridge Subdivision for 129.6 acres, 273 lots, plus 42 common lots, based on the staff report and conditions of approval. Nay: Amsden. Abstain: Kirtley. Aye: O’Connor, Dias. Motion carried. ORDINANCES: Ordinance #33: An Ordinance of the City of Star, Idaho, providing for interim land use regulations pursuant to Section 67-6524, Idaho Code; making findings; adopting provisions of the Star Interim Zoning Ordinance; providing that this Ordinance shall be in effect no longer than one (1) year. Moved by Dias and seconded by O’Connor to dispense with the 3 day reading rule and adopt Ordinance # 33 at this time. All aye: motion carried. Moved by Dias and seconded by Kirtley to adopt Ordinance #33 read by Title only. Roll Call on the motion resulted as follows: Nay: Amsden. Aye: O’Connor, Dias, Kirtley. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Page 2 of 4 AJ Associates, Inc. Engineering Contract renewal: Moved by Kirtley and seconded by Amsden to approve the renewal until February 29, 2000. Roll call on the motion resulted as follows: O’Connor, Kirtley, Amsden, Dias. Motion carried. Beer, Wine and Liquor Permits for the year 2000: Moved by O’Connor and seconded by Dias to approve the Beer, Wine license for the Merc. All aye: motion carried. Moved by Amsden and seconded by Dias to approve the Beer, Wine and Liquor license for Sam’s Club. All aye: motion carried. Ada County Highway District nomination to the Capital Investment Advisory Committee. Moved by O’Connor and seconded by Amsden to nominate Adell Heneghan as Committee representative from Star. All aye: motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Stairway to Heaven Subdivision- request for reconsideration of motion to deny: (This is a request for annexation, zoning, rezone subdivision preliminary plat (a subdivision comprised of 23.3 acres, 88 building lots, 6 common area lots (10%) current zoning R2 and RT, proposed zoning R5. A portion of this subdivision is within the city boundaries; the remaining is in the county). Moved by O’Connor and seconded by Kirtley to reconsider this issue and bring it back to Council for discussion. Nay: Amsden. Aye: O’Connor, Kirtley, Dias. Motion carried. Moved by O’Connor and seconded by Dias to table this issue until the January 4th agenda. Nay: Amsden. Aye: O’Connor, Kirtley, Dias. Motion carried. Committee Reports: Comprehensive Plan/Impact Area: O’Connor asked the Council for a motion to dissolve the present Comprehensive Plan/ Impact Area Committee. At the next Council meeting they will appoint three new members to the negotiating team. There will be a special meeting on January 11 with the new Council and the Ada County Commissioners. Moved by Amsden and seconded by Kirtley to dissolve the Committee as requested. All aye: Motion carried. Gem Community: Amsden informed the Council that the Gem Community Committee met for a final meeting in the certification process with Mule days events as the final step to the process. Amsden presented the City with a letter from Governor Kempthorne and read it into record. The Committee will meet again on January 5, 2000. Copy Machine Maintenance proposal: The City Clerk presented a maintenance agreement from Boise Office Equipment for the Richoh, FT6600 copier. Moved by Kirtley and seconded by Amsden to accept the maintenance agreement for the Richoh FT6600 for $540. Roll call on the motion resulted as follows: Aye: O’Connor, Kirtley, Amsden, Dias. Motion carried. Page 3 of 4 Attorney’s Report: Dave Bieter questioned the intentions regarding the Stairway to Heaven motion to reconsider. If it is brought back it should be as a public hearing. Moved by O’Connor and seconded by Dias to amend the previous motion to table this issue until the first regular meeting in February and re-notice to the public. Nay: Amsden. Aye: O’Connor, Kirtley, Dias. Motion carried. Engineer’s Report: Adell Heneghan asked for clarification on the previous motion regarding Stairway to Heaven Subdivision, as to whether new information will be accepted. The consensus was new information will be accepted. There may be additional fees imposed. Claims Against the City: Moved by Kirtley and seconded by Amsden to accept the claims as presented. All aye: motion carried. Moved by Kirtley and seconded by Dias to adjourn the meeting. The time was 8:40 p.m. All aye: motion carried. Respectfully submitted: Approved: _____________________ _______________________ Barbara Montgomery Joseph Watson City Clerk Mayor Page 4 of 4