City Council Regular Meeting

STAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 6, 2004 A regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on January 6, 2004 at the Star Fire Station at 7:00 pm. Mayor Glasgow called the meeting to order. Call To Order: Mayor Glasgow asked all to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Gordon, Mitchell, Stegenga, Bell; all were present. Approval of the Agenda: Bell moved to approve the agenda as presented, Stegenga seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: Stegenga moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2004 and Claims Against the City for December 2003, Mitchell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Swearing in of Mayor & Council: City Clerk, Cathy Ward swore in new Mayor, Nathan Mitchell. Mayor Mitchell swore in new Councilmen Dustin Christopherson, Tom Erlebach and Chad Bell. Mayor Mitchell presented past Mayor Gail Glasgow and Councilmen Dennis Stegenga and Robert Gordon with thank you plaques and informed the public of their contributions. Election of Officer: Mayor Mitchell opened the floor for nominations of a Council President. Christopherson nominated Chad Bell to the Council President position. Hearing no other nominations Mayor Mitchell closed the nominations and called for a vote. Councilmen Christopherson, Erlebach and Bell - all aye: motion carried. Public Input: Bruce Borup, 303 S. Star Road, Star, Idaho stated that he was at the Council meeting representing the Star Sewer and Water District. Borup passed out information to the Council regarding an upcoming bond election for a new sewer facility. Borup stated that the Depa1iment of Environmental Quality has stated that if certain items are not changed the current facility will be shut down in 2005. Borup stated that the current sand filter is leaking, the disinfectant that they are using is not effective, they have a lift station that stops working and they don't have the capacity to remove 1  phosphate and ammonia going into the river. The new system being proposed will remove chemicals going into the river by ultraviolet light. Cost of the new system is $4,110,000, the District has one million in the bank, they are $3.l million short. They have applied for grants, but have been turned down. Borup explained that if the bond is passed, fees will not increase. However, if it does not pass, fees will increase up to 30%. Gail Glasgow, 259 Mira, Star, Idaho asked ifthere were outstanding bonds and if the two systems would parallel each other. Borup stated that there are no outstanding bonds and the systems will parallel each other. Eric Battey, 2420 N. Munger, Star, Idaho asked how many current hook ups we have now and how many we can expect. Borup stated that we have 990 now and will be able to go to 1400 when the sand filters are fixed. With the new plant capacity will be at 2700. Bob Moore, 4241 N. Cowboy Lane, Star, Idaho asked if it would be more efficient dumping into the river. Borup stated that it would, there will be a savings in chemical and manpower. Eric Battey expressed his congratulations to the new Mayor and Council and appreciation to the past Mayor and Council. Battey asked Council to speak to friends about participating on the Comprehensive Plan update. ) Old Business: Stevens Springs II Annexation & Zone Public Hearing continued - The Mayor asked Council if there was ex parte contact or any conflict of interest. Hearing none, the Mayor reopened the public hearing and asked the applicant to speak. Clint Boyle, Landmark Engineering, 104 9 th Avenue S, Nampa, Idaho stated that the application had come before the City Council for a Comprehensive Map Amendment, Annexation and Zoning ofR-4. The application was approved for a medium density Comprehensive Map Amendment, but was tabled on November 5, 2003 and again tabled to January 6, 2004 regarding issues with the zoning designation. Boyle reviewed more history on the application for the new Council members. Boyle stated that the developer has committed to Mr. Franz Witte to make six lots adjacent to Witte's property 10,000 square foot lots. Boyle discussed all the reductions in buildable areas, including the new Ada County Highway District approved roadways. The new design helps with drainage and ground water issues. Councilman Christopherson asked about the percentage oflots for the R-3 and R-4 zones. Boyle stated that with the R-3 there were conceptually 47 lots, with the R-4 there are 52 lots - basically there are five more lots. Christopherson asked if this included the six - 10,000 square foot lots. Boyle stated that it does. 2 Franz Witte, 977 Mill Creek Lane, Star, Idaho stated that he has talked with Boyle and is withdrawing his opposition to the development. Joe Moyle, 280 N. Plummer, Star, Idaho stated that he has concerns regarding increased traffic on Plummer, the water level on the west end of the property, he would like to see larger lots and doesn't oppose three house to an acre. Gail Glasgow, 259 N. Mira, Star, Idaho stated that Steven Springs I is an R-4 with a development agreement, the developer wants smaller lots. The medium density also includes R-3 zoning. Glasgow asked if the space along the roads had been included in the open space calculation. Dennis Stegenga, 290 Star Road, Star, Idaho stated that the Council needs to decide if they want to annex this property or not, and can services support this property. The Mayor asked for rebuttal from the applicant. Boyle stated that Glasgow was correct, both zones are included in medium density and the swale area along the road had not been included in the open space percentage. Boyle stated that no stub streets were approved for Rockbridge so there could be no connecting roads. Boyle stated that the intention is to build mid-range homes. They are asking for an R-4 designation, but if Council is not comfortable with that, they will accept density requirements. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Bell moved to annex the property, grant an R-4 zoning designation with a development agreement and three houses per lot, providing for six lots to be 10,000 square feet and date certain to be January 20, 2004, Christopherson seconded the motion. Christopherson, Erlebach, Bell; all aye: motion carried. Adoption of Ordinance No. 96 Repeal of Sign Section of Zoning Ordinance - It was moved by Bell and seconded by Christopherson that pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 50- 902 the rule requiring an Ordinance to be read on three different days, with one reading to be in full, be dispensed with and that Ordinance No. 96 be considered after reading once by title only. Christopherson, Erlebach, Bell - all aye: motion carried. The sunset clause on non-conforming signs was discussed. At this time there are four non-conforming signs, the City's, Mira Plaza, Chevron and Car Wash. It was decided to leave this clause out for now. Bell moved to approve Ordinance No. 96 an Ordinance of the City of Star, Idaho, repealing 11.511 Sign Regulations of Ordinance No. 59 Zoning Ordinance, providing for definitions, pe1mitted signs, locations of signs, subdivision signs, fuel island canopies, nonconforming signs, prohibited signs, exempt signs, enforcement; and providing for an 3 effective date, Christopherson seconded the motion. Christopherson, Erlebach, Bell - all aye: motion carried. New Business: Request for Laser Radar funding-Bell moved to approve $3,004.90 for a new Laser Radar for the City of Star, Christopherson seconded the motion. Christopherson, Erlebach, Bell - all aye: motion carried. The Mayor stated that there is an open position on the Council and he is asking for letters of interest, resume and why the citizen thinks they would be an asset to the City be sent into City Hall. The Council will then review the applications and he hopes to have a selection by the first meeting in April. Adjournment: It was moved by Bell and seconded by Christopherson to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: �� �--� Cathy War Nathan Mitchell, Mayor 4