City Council Regular Meeting

STAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 15, 2002 A regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on April 15, 2002 at the Star Fire Station at 7:00 pm. Mayor Gail Glasgow welcomed everyone and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Spence, Mitchell, Stegenga, all were present. Approval of Agenda: Mitchell moved to remove 6a – Waterview Final Plat from the agenda, Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: Stegenga moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, Mitchell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Public Hearings: Pristine Meadows – The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant to speak. Clint Boyle, Pinnacle Engineering, 11255 W. Executive Drive, Boise, Idaho passed out exhibits to the Council. The first was of the latest version of a modified preliminary plat of Pristine Meadows. The second was of a transmittal of changes requested by the Council and the last page was the Ada County Highway District approval. The developer has made several of the changes requested by the Council. The hammerhead cul-de-sacs were removed and streets extended through and the common lots have extensions with walk paths to the school. They are comfortable with the application and request approval tonight. The Mayor opened discussion to the Council. Councilwoman Spence asked about the park and stated that ACHD had not addressed the traffic coming in for the park. Boyle stated that the park was included in the plan that ACHD reviewed along with the commercial area on Floating Feather. Spence stated that the park needed to be specifically addressed. She asked if the developer considered leaving the park area just for the residents of the subdivision if the City doesn’t want it. Boyle stated that ACHD has had the plan for a long time and knew of the park. There will be two streets as collectors and the subdivision will be well below the traffic utilization. The park was to be deeded over to the City prior to the last phase. The developer would prefer to deed the park over to the City and he is willing to put in grass 1 and sprinklers. The developer will keep it if the City doesn’t want it, but would reserve the right to put in a club house or other neighborhood amenity. Spence discussed the Holladay Engineer letter of December 8th addressing sixteen issues with the development. Spence stated that Mary Berent, the City’s past Zoning Administrator had concern over open space requirements. Mark Lovejoy, Holladay Engineering stated that several items were not formally addressed. Boyle stated that information addressing the concerns of Holladay and Berent were addressed. Councilman Stegenga asked about the street names being reshuffled, but approved by Community Planning Association. Did ACHD approve the new names. Boyle stated that ACHD reviewed the most recent plat but it did have the old street names on it. Spence stated that Idaho Power did not have power to supply to the subdivision. Boyle stated that the developer did call and talk with Idaho Power and they would be able to supply power with the new substation. Spence asked if the Star Fire Station had addressed the subdivision regarding the temporary turnarounds. Boyle stated that they had and there was no problem. The Mayor asked Carla Olson, Zoning Administrator for her report. Olson stated that she had no new staff report. Olson stated that if Council approves the plat that two conditions should be added: 1) that the PUD reference this site plan and 2) the conditions of the ACHD letter dated April 10 be made a part of this PUD. Spence asked Olson to read the staff report from Mary Berent. Boyle stated that they are no longer requesting a variance to the set backs, they do meet the twenty foot setbacks on the patio homes. The patio homes have a zero side yard setback and there will be parking. Oliver Cleaver, 1790 W. Spanish Day, Eagle, Idaho stated that he came to Star a year and a half ago and listened to Council meetings and workshop meetings on what the Council wanted. He presented a plat with 30% open space and 1.8 miles of walking paths and the Council was not in favor of it. At the meeting Glasgow and Benedict wanted usable ground, some wanted a park and clustering. Cleaver has taken the extra step, the subdivision is unique and he is disappointed to find that the City doesn’t want the park. Cleaver has worked through several of the City Planners, Engineer changes and different Council members. The Crew have been annexed into the City and are no longer operating the farm. A letter was sent to the Zoning Administrator addressing the concerns of the Engineer. 2 Spence stated that she had seen Cleaver at the workshops and that he had done his homework, but was concerned about the school being over capacity. Cleaver stated that the school was contacted and would not address the over capacity as that is the school district’s problem. Spence discussed the park and the fact that it is deeply embedded in the subdivision. She believes that it would be a good small park for subdivision but not big enough for a city park and parking lots costs to much. Cleaver showed the Council exactly what the park could hold with different amenities and that there is parking all around. Mayor Glasgow stated that the City would not have the park for six or seven years down, the road and the community has been requesting a park and Cleaver is willing to take care of it. The Mayor would rather see several small parks than one large one. Spence is not comfortable that everything in the engineer’s letter has been addressed by Cleaver. Lovejoy stated that the first two issues are the big ones and they have been addressed, the others are minor and will look for the letter from Cleaver. Boyle stated that the letter was submitted to Berent on January 16th, with a copy to the Mayor and an extra copy. Councilman Mitchell moved to approve the preliminary plat for Pristine Meadows with the following conditions 1) that the conditions of the April 10th, 2002 ACHD letter be met along with the Star Fire District and 2) the plat complies with the modified site map of April 15th, 2002 and meets with the Engineering requirements and 3) the transfer of the park be no sooner than five years or at build out. Stegenga seconded the motion. Discussion: Spence asked about what happens to the park property. Mayor Glasgow stated that it would be three years till the park is developed. Mitchell stated that when the property is developed the park will be developed. Spence asked if the Council was happy with all the issues. Mitchell stated that he was and liked what was in front of him. Stegenga stated the he is comfortable with the houses on smaller lots. Spence is concerned over additional vehicle trips per day. Stegenga stated that he is comfortable and build out won’t be for five to ten years. Mitchell stated that he is comfortable after reading the ACHD report. The Mayor called for a vote: Mitchell and Stegenga – yes; Spence – no. Motion carried. 3 Rockbridge Subdivision Conditional Use for Landscape and Entrance Sign - The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and asked the applicant to speak. Jean Cariaga, Development Services stated that they agree with all the conditions in the staff report. Olson invited the Council to review the landscape plan that did not need to be part of the public hearing process. Olson discussed the entrance sign located in Phase one, located one mile West of Plummer Road. This issue was a conditional use required because it was not submitted with the PUD and is a change to the PUD. Spence asked where the sign was to go. Olson stated that it could go in the median or on either side. After receiving no comment from the public, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mitchell moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the entrance sign at Rockbridge with staff recommendations, Stegenga seconded the motion. Question: Spence stated that she wanted the sign on the left side of the meridian. Stegenga stated that as long as it is not obstructing view we cannot dictate to where they put it. Vote – All aye: motion carried. Rockbridge Subdivision Conditional Use Permit for Sales Trailer – The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and asked the applicant to speak. Jean Cariaga, Development Services stated that this trailer will be a sales trailer, it will be landscaped with grass, shrubs and flowers, it will be ADA approved, there will be sufficient parking and will be nice. Stegenga asked what the site will be used for after development complete. Cariaga stated that it is a commercial lot and will be up to the developer. The Mayor asked for the staff report. Olson stated that the application is for a conditional use permit for a construction/sales trailer and is located on lot 2, block 1 of phase 1. Stegenga asked about a street lighting plan. Olson stated that she has received one but has not reviewed it. Stegenga moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the placement of a construction/sales trailer including conditions of staff report, Mitchell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Unfinished Business: 4 Flood Plain Ordinance Discussion – Olson prepared a map for different areas of the Flood Plain Map. Spence wants more time for review and will have it ready for next meeting so that it can be discussed in the future. Stegenga emailed Council regarding existing mortgages and the ordinance and believes a delay in adopting the ordinance will cause more expense because it is mandatory insurance and can be bought under old rates now. Mitchell asked Spence what the specific items were that were deficient. Spence stated that the definitions were left out. Stegenga moved to add changes from Ordinance 65, Spence is to have definitions to the Clerk by tomorrow and the ordinance be ready for public hearing on May 20th. Mitchell seconded the motion. Mitchell, Stegenga – yes; Spence – no. Motion carried. Appointment of Council Member – Mayor Glasgow stated that this would occur at the next meeting as he did not have time to meet with all the candidates. A list of the candidates was given to the Council. Intermountain Gas Franchise Fee Discussion – Discussion was held on the different franchise fees the City is collecting. Spence moved to adopt the franchise fee at 1%. Mitchell seconded the motion. Discussion: Mitchell would like the motion amended to 3% vs 1%, Stegenga agreed. If we go to 1% we should go to a ten year contract. Vote: Spence – yes; Mitchell, Stegenga no; motion was denied. Mitchell moved to approve the franchise fee at 3% for forty years and schedule for public hearing, Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Motorcycle Awareness Month Proclamation – The Mayor read a Motorcycle Awareness Proclamation. Boise Metro Chamber Conference – Discussion was held on the conference and the Mayor asked if anyone would like to attend, the cost will be approximately $600 to attend. Mitchell moved to authorize Spence to attend the conference in April, Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Spence stated that she would not charge the City for extra meals or mileage. 5 Executive Session: Stegenga moved to go into Executive Session under ICS 67-2345 (1)(f) Pending Litigation, Mitchell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The Council came out of Executive Session. Stegenga moved to rehear the zoning application for Kuenzli/Sorenson property and schedule for public hearing on May 20th, 2002, Mitchell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Adjournment: Mitchell moved to adjourn the meeting, Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: ________________________ _________________________ Cathy Lambert, City Clerk Gail Glasgow, Mayor 6