City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 18, 2000 A regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on December 18, 2000 at 7:00 pm at the Star Fire Station, Mayor Gussie O’Connor presiding. Roll Call: Glasgow, Benedict, Dias; Stegenga was absent. Approval of Minutes: Dias moved to approve the minutes of December 5, 2000 as written, Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Public Input: There was no comment from the public. Public Hearing: A. Variance – Jerry Taylor – The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if there was any conflict of interest or exparte’ contact of the Council. Glasgow stated that he had talked with Mr. Taylor regarding the variance and advised Mr. Taylor as to the procedure to bring the matter before the Council. Councilman Glasgow stated that he had not formed any opinion one way or the other regarding the application. The City Attorney, Mike Moore, stated that the publication for the variance did not occur in the time provided in our ordinance due to a delay by the newspaper. The public hearing could continue, testimony could be given, but the public hearing will have to be continued to the January 15, 2001 meeting with the record open. The Mayor asked for the Staff Report. Jim Heneghan, AJ Associates read the Staff Report. The variance requested was for the buffer zone behind the storage facilities. Conclusions of staff were that the applicant met the requirements of the Star City Zoning Ordinance for storage facilities. Further, the proposed actions do not pose a threat to the public health and safety and are not contrary to the public interest. The Mayor asked the applicant to speak. Jerry Taylor, 3410 Hartley, Eagle, Idaho stated that he has talked with the Fire Department regarding the variance he is requesting and they have no problem. Mr. Taylor is asking for relief in the fee he paid as he could have included this when his previous rezone was applied for. The Mayor asked for any public comment, there was none. Councilman Glasgow asked Mr. Taylor to ask the Fire Department for a letter to bring to the Council. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Glasgow moved to continue the Taylor Variance Application until January 15, 2001, keeping the record open, Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. B. Avalon Springs Subdivision – The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and asked for 1 any conflict of interest or exparte’ contact of the Council. There was none. The Attorney, Mike Moore again stated that this Public Hearing did not get published in the proper time frame and that we have an agreement with Ada County Highway District that requires that we give them 30 days to respond – that time has not yet been met. The Public Hearing will have to be continued and the record kept open. The Mayor asked for Staff Report. Adell Heneghan, AJ Associates read the Staff Report. The application is for an annexation, rezone, preliminary plat and planned unit development. Heneghan reviewed comment received from public agencies and staff recommendations. Heneghan then read into record a letter received from The Idaho Urban Research and Design Center and handed out a redesigned map of the subdivision. The Mayor stated that this was not part of the Engineer’s report and asked that the Staff Report be concluded. Heneghan concluded her report. The Mayor asked the applicant to speak. Oliver Cleaver, Integrity Group, 5134 High Country Way, Star, Idaho stated that he was surprised about the meeting notice publication problem, he was informed that we would be able to move ahead. He posted property and neighbors had received their letters. This deferment may be a problem for sewer and water. Cleaver asked if a ruling of any kind could be made. Moore stated that the Council cannot vote tonight and recommends waiting until the 15th of January. Cleaver thanked the Cruz’s and apologized for not putting Raycine’s name on the application. Cleaver showed drawings of the subdivision and the types of housing it would contain. There will be about five different housing types, duplexes on 50 x100 foot lots with 1,100 to 1,400 square foot homes; patio homes on 55 x 100 lots – two to three bedrooms; neo-classic/Victorian homes ranging from $120,000 to $190,000; single family homes ranging from $140,000 - $230,000; and luxury homes ranging from $200,000 to $350,000. The property contains approximately 25% open space with walking trails, paved with concrete, tot lot, and lakes that can be used by all Star residents. The Mayor asked for comment on the subdivision. Bruce Jackson, 12023 Floating Feather, Star, Idaho stated that he has two concerns: 1) that the water is maintained in the ditch and would like to see that in writing and 2) he has horses and cattle along one of the walk paths and would like to see some type of barrier. He is in favor of the subdivision. Raycine Crus, 11871 W. Floating Feather, Star, Idaho stated that her parents moved to Star in 1940 where they had a dairy, she and her husband have been running it. She said she could have sold this property before but didn’t want it to be a crackerbox. She liked what Mr. Cleaver presented and that it would be an asset to Star. She asked that Mr. Cleaver be the representative for them on this development. Herbert Quinzer, 6273 Quinzer Lane, Star, Idaho – stated that his property joins the subdivision and has no problem with it. 2 Norma Hinks, 820 N. Can-Ada Road, Star, Idaho stated that he has 32 acres that connect to the subdivision – he does not object to the subdivision. Mr. Cleaver stated that he has not seen the other plat, and the City Ordinances do not say that the subdivision has to have a park. The Mayor asked for comment from the Council. Councilman Glasgow asked why the homes were arranged the way they were. Cleaver stated that it was done for marketing reasons. Glasgow asked about what plans are in place for water circulation. Cleaver stated that there was nothing formally in place yet. Glasgow asked where the information came from that there would be five lane roads on State and Star Road. Cleaver stated that the five was a typo and should be a three. Glasgow asked how much of the open space was to be used as runoff or drainage. Cleaver stated that he would have to do some figuring. The ponds are dug down and will use ground water the top foot of the ponds will use the irrigation water. Glasgow stated that it should be checked out legally. Cleaver stated that there will be a 15 foot safety zone around the ponds and the ponds will be insured forever. Glasgow asked about getting a drainage plan. Oliver will have one they will be using oil separators. Benedict would like to see a diagram of the water feed. Dias asked where the pump house is located. Cleaver stated that there is not any shown. Glasgow asked about recreation facilities. Cleaver stated that there will be fishing, boating, bird watching, maybe a pull up bar. Discussion was held on the culdesacs. The Mayor asked where the Star Sewer & Water is with the subdivision. Cleaver stated that he met with the Sewer & Water Engineer last Thursday. They are concerned with timing to put in the interceptor lines. The Mayor suggested that all the agencies be contacted before the next meeting. The Mayor would like to have in writing from Sewer and Water their commitment of time. Benedict asked if Cleaver would be working with Mr. Blake. Cleaver stated that he would. The Mayor asked the reason for the road going into the Blake property. Cleaver stated that it was just for access, and other property owners want services also. Councilman Dias moved to continue the Public Hearing until January 15, 2000 holding the record open, Benedict seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Sam’s Saloon Liquor License Renewal – Dias moved to approve the one-year renewal of the Liquor License for Sam’s Saloon, Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Resolution 2000-17 Appointment of Alternate to ViaTrans Board – Glasgow moved to adopt Resolution 2000-17 a Resolution appointing a primary representative and an alternative representative of the City of Star, Idaho, to the governing Board of the Valley Interarea Transportation Authority; and providing an effective date, Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. 3 Reports: Mayor - The Mayor stated that she met with the Hoffers and they do not want to sell the library, but we could lease all or just the library space. The Mayor has also talked to the Fire Department about expanding that facility. The Mayor stated that she attended the Ada County Commission meeting on the Star Area of Impact. There was no opposition to the boundaries, but Star will not have veto rights on the Subdivision Ordinance. The Mayor stated that AJ Associates have decided not to renew their contract. The Mayor will be reviewing the Engineer proposals. The Mayor thanked AJ Associates for all their work and help. Council - Dias stated that he attended a Parks & Recreation meeting. We will be getting minutes on the meeting and agendas were put in the packets. Benedict stated that he and Stegenga attended the Ada County meeting regarding the air strip. The letter from the Federal Aviation Administration was the only letter read into record. Adjournment - Benedict moved to adjourn the meeting, Dias seconded. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: _________________________ _____________________________ Cathy Lambert, Clerk Gussie O’Connor, Mayor 4