City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF STAR SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2002 A special meeting of the City of Star Council was held on January 22, 2002 at 7:00 pm at the Star Fire Station. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gail Glasgow. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Fireman Chris Head. Roll Call: Benedict, Stegenga, Mitchell and Spence; all were present. Approval of Minutes: Stegenga moved to approve the minutes of January 7, 2002 as presented, Mitchell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Public Hearing: Mayor Glasgow stated that the public hearing was for a Planned Unit Development for Pristine Meadows and asked the Council if there was any conflict of interest or exparte contact. Hearing none, the Mayor asked the applicant to speak. Clint Boyle, Pinnacle Engineers, 12552 E. Executive, Boise, Idaho, explained that the application was 110 acres located on SW Star Road and Floating Feather. The property had been zoned R3 and R4, with 330 family units, 18 duplex lots, a commercial lot and a 5.8 acre parcel to be used as a park. The way the property is currently zoned, with the PUD application they are asking for ten more dwelling units. 1 Boyle made comparisons of the surrounding platted subdivisions at R3 and R4 zoning. Boyle reviewed the Comprehensive Plan in the area of suggested population growth, the Comp Plan estimates 2,500 citizens by the year 2000 and the current census states that we are at 1795. This project is proposed for an eight-year build out. It will vary in density and price plans. Boyle gave the example of the “Villas” being for seasoned citizens, which will be a quieter area. The street designs have been seen by both Ada County Highway District and Star Fire Department and they have approved the cul-de-sac designs. There are pathways for children going to school. A common lot is located off Star Road by the school. The park is close to the school, and there are connections to the surrounding subdivisions. Planters have also been planned for the road by the park and in streets connecting surrounding subdivisions. There is an increase in density of 2.6%, the open space required is to equal 11 acres, there is 14.5 acres of open space in this application including the park. The applicant is working with the Sewer & Water District on sewer lines and easements. The irrigation laterals will be piped. Oliver Cleaver, 1790 W. Spanish Bay, Eagle, Idaho – stated that Integrity Group will be building a lot of the homes. There will be five neighborhoods with monument signs at each entrance. The “Cottages” are 18 duplex lots; “Picket Fences” is a turn of the century area with Victorian and Farm House type buildings; “The Pines” are early 1900 century buildings with natural materials; “The Villas” are patio type homes that are the turn key type; “The Lakes are stucco and stone type buildings with pricing in the $200,000 to $300,000 range; there is a commercial lot for limited office 2 with possible restaurant or retail sales area. This area has a build out of four to five years. The Mayor asked the Council if they had any questions. The Mayor asked how much will be built in the first phase? Cleaver stated that “The Cottages” and part of “The Picket Fences” will be, approximately 65 units to start. Stegenga asked where the underground utilities would go. Cleaver stated that they will be in the front setbacks and streets. Stegenga asked about the burden of developing the park and how long it would sit there before being developed. He also stated that ACHD has talked about running Munger all the way to State Street and there doesn’t seem to be any plan for that. Cleaver stated that he has met with staff and no one has discussed any traffic from Munger to State. Regarding the City park he believes that they could partner with the City in developing the park. Mitchell asked about the timeframe of the park. The timeframe for developing the park will be approximately three years. Mitchell asked for some minimal landscaping to be done. Spence asked what the distance from the park to Star road was. Cleaver stated that it was approximately 1,200 feet and parking can be modified. His intent was to provide a park for Star. Benedict asked about the type of targeted citizens. Cleaver stated that the proposal is concept only. Benedict discussed the need for connecting walkways. Cleaver stated that connected walkways could be done. Covenants/deed restrictions were suggested as a way to enforce building styles. All areas will have front yards with irrigation already installed. 3 Stegenga would like the hammerhead cul-de-sacs turned. Spence stated that ACHD stated that they did not receive the traffic report. She asked that the traffic be addressed. Boyle stated that they met with ACHD several times on the plan and are reviewing it currently. They estimated an 800 vehicle increase with the first phase. Benedict asked about the tiled ditch through the park. Cleaver stated that the ditch is currently open, but would be tiled. Stegenga discussed the twelve-foot easement front and back. Boyle stated that there will be an irrigation side easement and utilities easements front and back and they will comply with twelve-foot easements. Boyle stated that they have discussed the reduced street sections with ACHD. They have reduced the collectors to be smaller with parking on only one side of the streets in certain areas. The Mayor stated that he promoted parking on both sides of the streets, there are people that like to hold parties and it would be hard to find parking. The Mayor asked for the Staff Report. Mary Berent, Zoning Administrator, reviewed agency responses:  ACHD - has not sent in a response yet  DEQ - stated there was no problems  Sewer & Water – letter read into report  Star Fire – no objections to temporary turnarounds and no objection to hammerhead turnarounds  Central District Health – no objections 4   School – Schools are at or over capacity  Irrigation District – sent standard letter  Idaho Power – the power facility will need to be upgraded  Idaho Fish & Game – no rare plants or fish found  Public – received from Star Neighborhood Alliance written testimony in opposition Berent stated that the applicant is asking for seven waivers:  Open space  Streets (cul-de-sacs/street widths)  Setbacks  Lot Sizes  Easements  Bicycle Paths  Parking Spence asked to have the SNAG letter read into the record. Mayor Glasgow stated that staff would not read the letter as it is already part of the record. The Mayor asked for the Engineer’s Report: Mark Lovejoy, Holladay Engineering, stated that lot sizes have been reduced under the guise of a PUD, there were several violations as Berent mentioned, the density increase adds up to 15%. The ponds are being used as open space as well as the City park being used as common space but not being developed. The Mayor asked for public comment. Mary Lynn Spangler, 1078 N CanAda, Star, Idaho is not opposed to the development. 5 Danny Spangler 1078 N CanAda, Star, Idaho, believes Cleaver has a good plan and is trying to go the extra mile with this plan. He is in support of the development. Robin Gillespie, 1179 N. Star Road, Star, Idaho, discussed her parents and wants the development to go through for them. The Mayor asked for rebuttal from the applicant. Boyle stated that they are asking for only 10 more lots over what is allowed. They will work with the City to develop the park. Cleaver stated he would like some consensus from the Council. He understands they would like the hammerheads gone and roads to go through. The Mayor asked about the duplex units. Mitchell stated that there is one deed to the duplex – one owner – two units. Parking on one side of the street was discussed. It was a good concept with parking on one side, but may need to be on both sides around the park. Stegenga is concerned about lot sizes. Cleaver stated that he is trying to provide a different market. Mitchell and Benedict both stated that they do not have a problem with the smaller lots or parking on one side of the street. Mitchell believes that there is a huge market for this concept. Spence stated that she wanted the SNAG letter read into the record. 6 City Attorney, Chris Yorgason stated that the letter was already in the report. Letters that are read are the letters received that the Council have not received in their packets and all the Council received the SNAG letter. The citizens in support and opposition have had plenty of opportunity to speak when public input was asked for. Discussion continued on the city park. Mitchell stated that he wanted to see the park landscaped and then transferred at build out. Benedict stated that most of the items in the SNAG letter were addressed. Mitchell moved to continue the public hearing to February 19, 2002, get the comments from ACHD, have a revised preliminary plat for Council and the meeting would still be open for public comment. Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. A five-minute break was called for. EXPARTE CONTACT: Attorney Yorgason explained what exparte contact meant. With regard to land use issues, the Council may be sued for not admitting that they have spoken to applicants regarding applications. The Idaho Code has specific requirements regarding exparte contact and the Council can be sued for violation. OLD BUSINESS: Senior Center Grant – Lura Knudsen, 385 Center Street, Star, Idaho stated that the Seniors had asked for help in remodeling their bathrooms and other items that didn’t meet code. Knudson thanked Brad Carlson and Connie Spence for their hours of work. 7 Knudsen stated that she liked the housing planned for Seniors in Pristine Meadows. Discussion was held on the letter from legal Counsel regarding the agreement. Knudson stated that she would like to know how much the administrative costs would be. Spence moved to have the City Clerk make a list of costs for the Seniors. Mitchell stated that we should not be exposing ourselves financially. Attorney Yorgason stated that this is for a private purpose and there is potential exposure from the public for misuse of public funds. No second to Spence’s motion. Motion died. Mitchell moved to sponsor the Senior Center Grant contingent on the hold harmless agreement. Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carries. The City Clerk will get information to the Seniors. Electrical Fees: Benedict moved to accept the fee increase as presented, Mitchell seconded the motion. The electrical fee increase will be more than the 5% and as such will need to go to public hearing. Motion died. Rockbridge Subdivision Concept: Dave Roylance, 391 W. State Street, Eagle, Idaho presented a concept plan for final phases of Rockbridge Subdivision. 8 Contract – Moore, Smith, Buxton & Turcke: Mitchell moved to adopt Resolution No. 2002-1 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Star, Ada County, Idaho, approving an agreement for legal services between the City of Star and Moore Smith Buxton & Turcke, Chartered; and providing an effective date. Stegenga seconded the motion. Discussion: Spence stated that she has reviewed the bills for the past year. Mitchell stated that it should be agreed that only one person call the attorney instead of three or four. Stegenga suggested getting approval first before calling the attorney. Spence state that she believes the contract should be for one year and not two and believes there should be a progress report. Question: Roll Call: Spence – nay; Mitchell, Stegenga, Benedict – aye. Motion carried. Contract – Holladay Engineering: Discussion was held on reimbursable expenses and liability levels. Mitchell moved to adopt Resolution No. 2002-2 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Star, Ada County, Idaho, approving an agreement for engineering services between the City of Star and Holladay Engineering; and providing an effective date. Mitchell asked the Attorney if there were any legal issues. Yorgason stated that there were not. Stegenga seconded the motion. Roll Call: Spence – nay; Mitchell, Stegenga, Benedict – aye. Motion carries. REPORTS: (Mayor)  The Mayor stated that we have been approved for funds to give to ACHD. 9  Council should get items to the Clerk regarding the ACHD joint meeting.  There will be a “Star Night” at the Steelheads on February 20, 2002. Tickets will be discounted 15%.  The Mayor told the Council to get the following items into the Clerk: W2, I- 9’s and Council books.  The Flood Plain Map will be discussed at an upcoming meeting  There is a 240 acre subdivision planned near the new vineyard on Hwy 16.  There will be a new meeting agenda format (examples in Council books).  A copy of the Ada County Sheriff’s office report for Star is available to the Council.  There will be an AIC Day at the Capitol – it is free but please get your attendance sheets sent in.  Mayor Glasgow asked if the Council wanted to consider letting Rockbridge start building houses without the asphalt being down. The Council stated they would not. (Councilman Stegenga)  Stegenga discussed the issue of needing to talk about ordinances we need to put in place, i.e., open burning, curfew, dog control, flood ordinance, street parking, impact fees and a natural gas franchise ordinance.  Stegenga handed out his report. (Councilman Benedict)  Benedict stated that Mule Days meetings would be starting soon. (Councilman Mitchell)  No comment 10  (Councilwoman Spence)  She will not rubber stamp contracts The Mayor introduced Carla Olson. The Mayor has discussed the Zoning Administrator job with her. A contract will be presented at the next meeting. Attorney: Yorgason stated that the recall petitions for Benedict and Stegenga have been sent back for legal insufficiencies. ADJOURNMENT: Mitchell moved to adjourn the meeting, Benedict seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: __________________________ ________________________ Cathy Lambert, Clerk/Treas. Gail Glasgow, Mayor 11