City Council Regular Meeting

STAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 16, 2004 A regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on March 16, 2004 at the Star Fire Station, with the regular meeting starting at 7:00 pm. Mayor Nathan Mitchell called the meeting to order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Christopherson, Erlebach and Bell were all present. Approval of Agenda: The Mayor stated that the agenda would be amended to add: 8b - Laptop Computer Purchase and 8c - Area of Impact Legal Contract. Councilman Christopherson moved to approve the agenda as presented, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: Bell asked that the March 4, 2004 minutes of the meeting with the Ada County Commissioners be added to the Consent Agenda. He then moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the addition, Christopherson seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Deputy Report: The Mayor stated that Deputy Ramage was in a Spanish class and ) would not be attending the meeting tonight. The Police reports were handed out to the Council. Appointment of Council Open Position: The Mayor stated that he had selected Tammy McDaniel for the open position and asked the Council for any questions. Christopherson asked McDaniel to talk and give reasons why she wanted to be on the Council. McDaniel stated that she wanted to be involved in a growing community. Bell moved to approve the Mayor's appointment of Tammy McDaniel to the open City Council position, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The Mayor administered the Oath of Office to McDaniel. Old Business: Pinewood Final Plats Phases 2,.J_, 1- The Mayor asked the applicant to speak. Sandy Johnson, 11650 New Hope Road, Star, Idaho stated that this application was for final plat approval on Phases 2, 3, 4. Christopherson asked if the conditions were the same as the preliminary plat. Johnson stated that they were. 1  The Mayor asked staff to speak. Craig Eckles, Zoning Administrator stated that there had been no written comment. One item that Council should be aware of is there may be an alternate access in Phase 4. Idaho Department of Transportation is reviewing this. Christopherson moved to approve Pinewood Final Plat phases 2, 3, 4 with stated conditions of approval, Bell seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Public Hearings: Pinewood Assisted Living Center Conditional Use Permit - The Mayor opened the public hearing and gave instruction to the public about the process. The Mayor asked Council if there was any conflict of interest or ex parte contact. Hearing none, the Mayor asked the applicant to speak. Kyle Freutel, BRS Architects, 1010 Elanta Place, Boise, Idaho, stated that the Mr. Brent Brocksome, the developer is very excited about this development. The application is for two detached, single story assisted living centers on 1.25 acres. Each unit will be 7,349 square feet. Mr. Fruetel stood for any questions. Staff gave the Council a site plan showing a better view of the loading zone to the northeast. ) Public: Dennis Stegenga, 290 Star Road, Star, Idaho, is opposed to the access on Hwy 44 in Phase 4 of Pinewood, he is in favor of the assisted living center. Mr. Freutal stated that the applicant is not actively seeking the access road - they have no interest in it. Bell asked where the access road is located. Eckles stated that it splits lots five and six. This access is before ITD, they have not approved or denied it. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Bell moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Pinewood Assisted Living Center with the five conditions of approval, McDaniel seconded the motion. Roll Call: McDaniel, Christopherson, Erlebach and Bell - all aye: motion carried. Asin/ Moody Annexation & Zone - The Mayor opened the public hearing and gave instruction to the public about the process. The Mayor asked Council ifthere was any conflict of interest or ex paiie contact. Hearing none, the Mayor asked the applicant to speak. ) 2  Kent Brown, 1800 W. Overland, Boise, Idaho stated that the application is for annexation and zoning, they are planning a commercial condominium plat like their other project to the wast. Bell asked if the plan is the same as the other. Brown stated that the first two lots are the same, the back may be more storage facilities. Bell asked about access on lot four. Brown stated that there is no access, they will have to use the existing access. The Mayor asked for staff report. Eckles stated that we have received no written comment and the application is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Mayor asked for comments from the public, hearing none, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Christopherson moved to approve the Asin/Moody annexation and zoning of Mixed Use, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Centennial Development Preliminary Plat - The Mayor opened the public hearing and gave instruction to the public about the process. The Mayor asked Council if there was any conflict of interest or ex parte contact. Hearing none, the Mayor asked the applicant to speak. ) Kevin Amar, 14 E. Idaho, Meridian, Idaho, stated that this is a preliminary plat with 2.42 dwellings per acre with a development agreement. The developer has not maximized the density on the property. The development has a park and will have the new approved ribbon drainage system approved by Ada County Highway District. The Mayor asked staff to speak. Eckles stated that this application has gone through Ada County Highway District (ACHD) regarding the swales (pictures of the road construction with the swales were handed out to the Council). The maintenance of the swales will be by the homeowners and they will have to enter into an agreement with ACHD. Christopherson asked if all roads will have this type of drainage. Amar stated that they are throughout the interior of the subdivision. Erlebach asked about trees. Per our Ordinance, there will be one every thirty five (35) feet. Amar stated that each house will have two trees in front as a requirement, per the CC&R's. The Mayor asked if we would get the landscape plan at final plat. Eckles stated that we would. The Mayor believes this type of drainage is a good solution. Discussion was held on driveways. Amar stated he would like to defer landscaping until }. the final certificate of occupancy. 3  Eckles stated that we have bonding in place for landscaping plans. We received no written comment regarding this application. Ross Erikson, City Engineer stated that he supports the ribbon drainage. Erickson asked about the easement for the sidewalk. Eckles stated that our Ordinance calls for five foot pedestrian pathways, this preliminary plat shows four foot. The Mayor asked for comments from the public. Brian Fisher, 1850 N. Brandon Road, Star, Idaho asked about the irrigation, as water from this property irrigates his property. Amar stated that they will have the "Right to Farm Act" statement on the final plat, the irrigation rights would be preserved, and there will be a six foot fence along the boundary line. The Mayor closed the public hearing. McDaniel moved to approve the preliminary plat with conditions 1-7, Bell seconded the motion. McDaniel amended her motion to allow for four foot sidewalks, Bell amended his motion. All aye: motion carries. ) New Business: Blake Haven Park Discussion - Bell discussed the irrigation problem for the park and stated that there could be two solutions to this. We could put in a vault and pump or share the pressurized irrigation with the subdivision. Staff will check to see what was discussed at final plat for Saddlebrook Subdivision, it is believed that the developer stated that he would get irrigation to the park. Bell stated that he has talked with the developer of Saddlebrook and he has agreed to raise the park another two inches due to the flooding of the property to the south. They will do a final grade at the end of the month. Bell has set a target date for irrigation by the 1]1h of April. They are planning work parties for the 1ih and 24th of April. The City Clerk has checked on the bid for the fence from last year. The company has increased their bid by $1,000. This was cedar with metal posts. It was suggested to look at vinyl fencing. Curbing for the parking lot and interior was the next agenda item. A meeting will be held to discuss the Church park. Bell, the Mayor and Reverend ) Winters will be meeting soon. 4  Laptop Computer Discussion - Discussion was held on the purchase of a laptop computer. Bell moved to approve the purchase of a laptop computer not to exceed $1,250.00, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Area of Impact Legal Counsel - The Mayor stated that the City would need to hire legal counsel for the Area of Impact negotiations. Bell moved to approve retaining a law firm at reasonable/fair market fees and have the Mayor sign the contract, Christopherson seconded the motion. Roll Call: McDaniel, Christopherson, Erlebach and Bell - all aye: motion carried. The Mayor gave a brief Area of Impact update. Adjournment: Christopherson moved to adjourn the meeting, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: t � Nathan Mitchell, Mayor ) ) 5