City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR  COUNCIL MEETING March 20, 2000 The Star City Council met in regular session on March 20, 2000. Mayor O’Connor presiding. Roll call: Benedict, Glasgow, and Stegenga present, Dias absent Agenda Amendments: Glasgow moved to amend agenda to include 8.B. Marcus request and 8.C West Point subdivision request, seconded by Benedict, all aye: motion carried Minutes: Moved by Glasgow and seconded by Stegenga to approve the March 07, 2000 meeting minutes with the following corrections - Page 2 ¶1 “tax-free” should be “tax-deductible” and “provide tax-free contributions” should be “make contributions to private organizations.”, Page 2 ¶3 change the date to “2000”, Page 2 ¶3 add the phrase “the overall budget can not be increased”, page 3 ¶4 delete “to”, page 5 ¶5 change “$20.00” to “$50.00”. All aye: motion carried. Public Input Comments: Sam Rosti 1460 N. Pollard Ln, Star Rosti: Commented that the Council’s actions regarding the subdivision west of the city and taking conditional use out of the City’s comprehensive plan language concerned him. He felt taking the conditional use out of the plan was a turn around of the agenda. Council: Asked Rosti to clarify comments. Suggested they consider putting the item on the April 04,2000 Council Meeting agenda. Stegenga: Indicated public input and flexibility of the Plan determined how he responded to the subdivision on the West Side of City limits Mayor’s Report Gave update on Committee of Nine meetings. - Three retired judges were approved to fill the remaining positions on the Committee. - Set the next meeting for the Committee as March 23, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. 3rd Floor of the County Building Proposed April 17 through April 22, 1000 as “Clean up Week” for Star. Fliers will be posted informing the public. Star Seal is still under design Interviews for Star City Clerk/Treasurer had been conducted. Corrected the date of incorporation on the plaque at the City Offices Page 1 of 4 Appointment of City Clerk Mayor appointed Cathy Lambert as City Clerk/Treasurer. Moved by Stegenga, seconded by Glasgow, all aye: motion carried Unfinished Business 405 S. Main Lot Split: Moved by Stegenga to table, seconded by Benedict, all aye: motion carried New Business Public Hearing Conditional Use Permit Star Mercantile : Jim Heneghan, AJ Associates, Inc. provided a staff report regarding the application for a conditional use permit to add two fuel pumps and a parking lot for the Star Mercantile. Shawn Nickel, Hubble Engineering, provided information that the existing fuel tank was going to be used precluding the need for an additional tank. The tanks were upgraded to meet DEQ requirements. The Star Mercantile has agreed to honor an agreement to share the parking lot with the existing US Post Office building. Glasgow: Is existing propane tank going to be eliminated Nickel: No Glasgow: Will you have handicap parking Nickel: We’ll meet ADA requirements Glasgow: No indication of loading/unloading in alley; any provisions Nickel: The alley is not a public right of way; your comments will be passed on to the applicant Benedict: Is there going to be a designated loading area Nickel: Can’t answer; I wasn’t aware there was a problem, but I will make a note to the applicant Stegenga: Are you going to submit landscaping plan Nickel: Will resubmit landscaping once they meet with staff to discuss landscaping requirements Stegenga: Do you have a drainage plan proposed with the City Engineer yet? Nickel: Have not; they intend to have a sand and grease trap. Glasgow: Was the site posted Nickel: I believe the site was posted March 04th Public Testimony: Shawn Henry, 133 Knox St. Star His only comment was on landscaping. What type of landscaping is it going to be trees is there going to be grass around the edges. Stegenga: No plan yet submitted; therefore, we can’t answer that question. I believe the City Engineer has to accept their proposal that would enhance the area. Nickel: In response to Mr. Henry’s question, I believe the code requires a certain number of trees per space. We intend to remove the two existing trees and will comply with the City’s requirements on replacement. Council Discussion: Will the landscaping for this application fall into the improvements considered for the Central Business District which fall under the grant Star is applying for? Page 2 of 4 Heneghan: no Moved by Benedict to approve the application and accept the findings and conclusions of the staff, seconded by Stegenga, all aye: motion carried Variance Request for Lot Setback Mike Moore: There has been no application made and public hearing noticed. O’Connor: We should follow the procedure and prepare appropriately for a public hearing. West Point Subdivision Application with Ada County The Council had no comments to submit to Ada County at this time. Ordinances and Resolutions: Ordinance # 39: Final reading by title. Moved by Glasgow and seconded by Stegenga to adopt the ordinance to set the speed limit at 30 mph on S. Star Rd. Roll call vote; all aye: Motion passed. USDA Grant: Mike Spence, City Grant Writer, 486 S. Star Road Phase 2 of the RCA Grant application deadline is March 31, 2000. The application is for a design for the Central Business District which will investigate a design to improve commerce activity, pedestrian access, and aesthetics. The maximum grant amount is $20,000.00. The grant will be for design not construction. If possible it would be nice to look into street lighting and other safety issues when investigating designs. The City will have to indicate some level of matching funds they anticipate. Workshop: Subdivision Ordinance Comments were: P 31 4-1-9.D.4 Add the phrase “to each lot” P 34. Increase performance bonding from 110% to 150% P 36 4-2-2.G Add and/or P. 42 5-8-D.2 Clarify the maximum width requirement; should be a minimum width requirement. Adjourn Glasgow moved to adjourn. Seconded by Stegenga. All aye: motion carried. Page 3 of 4 Respectfully submitted: Approved: _____________________ _______________________ James M. Heneghan Gussie O’Connor Acting City Clerk Mayor Page 4 of 4