City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 A meeting of the Star City Council was held on September 17, 2001 at 7:00 pm at the Star Fire Station, Mayor Gussie O’Connor presiding. ROLL CALL: Benedict, Stegenga, Dias, Glasgow; all were present. AMEND AGENDA: Stegenga moved to amend the agenda to add under New Business – “B. Star Road Improvements” and “C. Ada County Library Sign”, Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Dias moved to approve the minutes as presented of September 4, 2001, Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. PUBLIC INPUT: Linda Faith, 11500 W. Tempe Lane, Star, Idaho – stated that she would like to see property owners be responsible for weed control. This is becoming a safety hazard and needs to be addressed. Lynn Holmes, S. Main, Star, Idaho – The Mayor read Mrs. Holmes letter for the record. It was in regards to the Cluff residence and the clean up that is needed. With regard to the weed problem, it was decided to send property owners letters stating that they are in violation of the City’s Ordinances and they need to remedy the situation. The Cluff situation will be put on the next meeting agenda. Staff will find out when all the deadline dates were. PUBLIC HEARING: The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked Council if there was any conflict of interest or exparte contact, hearing none the Mayor asked for staff report. Berent reviewed the staff report stating that the hearing was for Meadowbrook Preliminary Plat and PUD application of 14.68 acres, consisting of 45 lots, 42 buildable lots, with 10.5% open space. This property is located along the West side of North Star Road approximately ¼ mile South of Floating Feather Road. The application has been before the Council before, but was found not be contiguous – the preliminary plat is unchanged from first submittal. There are 27 lots of the 42 that are under the 10,000 square foot size. Berent stated that she reviewed the Zoning Ordinance for compliance and Holliday Engineers had reviewed the Subdivision Ordinance for compliance. 1 Jaglowski, City Engineer stated that he concurred with staff regarding information presented and reviewed the letter from Holliday Engineering regarding five items that they believe should be addressed according to the Subdivision Ordinance. The Mayor asked the applicant to speak. Shawn Nickel, Land Consultants, 52 N. 2nd Street, Eagle, Idaho. Nickel reviewed the prior submittal of the application and the findings that the property was not contiguous. As of the last application the lots were found not to be the minimum lot sizes for the Subdivision Ordinance and so the application was then submitted as a PUD, as they did have over the 10% open space required with a park of 1.16 acres. Nickel stated that ACHD has reviewed the application, but no street names have been decided. The application does meet PUD requirements, landscaping will be provided and the applicant is not asking for a bonus in density. There will be a buffer on Star Road of 30 feet. A drainage and landscape plan was submitted with the original application. Nickel will supply another copy if required. The natural features information was also submitted. The Mayor asked for public input. Anita Fenix, 11535 W. Floating Feather, Star, Idaho, stated that the homes to be built on this property will not be entry level homes. The homes will be above 1500 sq. feet, some single, some two-story homes and will have strict covenants. Carl Troutman, 701 S. Allen Street, Meridian, Idaho, stated that he was with Hubble Engineering and would answer any questions on the part of Hubble Engineers. Mark Butler, 52 N. Second Street, Eagle, Idaho, discussed the fact that all the lots would not be abutting open space, but that the open space is above minimums. They are not asking for a density increase but a decrease in minimum lot sizes. The Mayor closed the public hearing and asked for Council discussion. Glasgow asked why a PUD was applied for when it was first submitted as a Subdivision. Nickel stated that it became apparent that the lot size would not comply with the Subdivision Ordinance and the PUD gives developers some room to make changes. Glasgow asked why the Sewer and Water annexation had not happened and street names had not been submitted. Nickel stated that he had only received the Staff Report at 11:00 am this morning. Benedict stated that two lots drop below 8,000 sq. feet, Nickel stated that the road will be moved in order to create larger lots. Benedict asked about an easement for a walk path. Nickel stated that they would be agreeable to that. 2 Stegenga discussed the lot sizes and the minimum lot size should be 8,500 to 9,000 sq. feet. The Engineer’s letter stated the drainage and lighting needs to be approved, along with street names being submitted. Discussion was held on storm water retention and the Meridian School District bussing. Nickel stated that the application was under the old Subdivision Ordinance. Berent stated that the PUD falls under the new Subdivision Ordinance. Nickel needs to provide an agreement on lot size (8,500 minimum), pathways, information in the Engineer’s report, a 35 foot buffer against Star Road, street names, and annexation into Star Sewer & Water District. Glasgow moved to postpone the Meadowbrook application until October 15, 2001 with the following conditions being met: minimum lot sizes being 8,500 sq. feet, pathways, 35 foot buffer against Star Road, street names, information required in the Engineer’s report, and annexation into the Star Sewer & water District. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: A. Street Lights – Glasgow stated that Jaglowski was going to write spec sheet for bids for the streetlights. Stegenga moved to direct the Engineer and Glasgow to write up simple specifications for the lights and to get bids for installing street lights. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. B. City Hall – Jaglowski stated that while doing a site plan for new City Hall they found a slight discrepancy in the legal description. There is an easement that belongs to Idaho Department of Transportation and he recommends cleaning it up. Moore stated that if a correction is needed it should be done right away. Jaglowski is putting together a parking lot plan which will be ready for the next meeting. Glasgow asked if the bills that are currently completed on the City Hall could be paid now. Benedict moved to pay the following bills: Hank Day and Garden City Furniture. Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Glasgow discussed the requirements of the ADA bathroom and permits. Glasgow moved to waive all permit fees for the City Hall remodel, the Building Inspector has also agreed to waive his fee. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. 3 Stegenga moved to allow Glasgow to award the lowest bid on the heating and air conditioning and to continue with the ADA bathrooms. Dias seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Glasgow discussed a sign for the front of the building and that a flagpole would be put up. NEW BUSINESS: A. Beer & Wine License – Pizza Hut: Dias moved to approve the application for beer and wine to be consumed on the premises. Stegenga seconded the motion. Benedict and Glasgow abstained, Dias and Stegenga – yes – motion carried. B. Star Road – Discussion was held on the parking, turn lanes and bicycle lanes on Star Road. The Mayor will talk with Ada County Highway District regarding the road. Stegenga asked that we put zoning and building review on the next meeting agenda. C. Ada County Library Sign - Berent stated that the sign meets our requirements. Benedict moved to approve the size of the sign. Motion dies. The Mayor asked the applicant to speak. Dean Bickford, 112 W. 38th, Boise, Idaho, addressed why the sign is so long and where it will go. Stegenga moved to approve the application for one 36 x 72 sign. Benedict seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Stegenga moved to charge all fees for staff costs. Glasgow seconded the motion. All nay: motion denied. Glasgow moved to waive all fees for the library sign. Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Dias moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 pm. Glasgow seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Respectfully submitted: Approved: _________________________ ______________________________ Cathy Lambert, City Clerk Gussie O’Connor, Mayor 4 5