City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting Minutes June 21, 2005 Pre-Council Meeting: 6:30 pm Area of Impact - Canyon County - The City has sent a formal letter to Canyon County staff regarding expanding its area of impact. The Mayor will meet with the Canyon County Commissioners this week. Zoning Ordinance Review - Discussion was held on changes to the zoning ordinance regarding lot sizes and the land use grid. Regular Meeting: 7:00 pm Mayor Nathan Mitchell called the regular meeting of the Star City Council to order at 7:00 pm and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Councilpersons Tammy McDaniel, Dustin Christopherson and Chad Bell were all present; Councilman Tom Erlebach was absent. Approval of Agenda: Bell moved to approve the agenda, Christopherson seconded the ) motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: Christopherson moved to approve the Consent Agenda, McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The Consent Agenda consisted of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for the Kuenzli Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and Rezone, the Estrella Village Preliminary Plat and the Rockbridge Crossing Preliminary and Final Plats. Special Reports: Law Enforcement Report - Deputy Ken Ramage presented the monthly report for May 2005. Public Input - Kevin Nielson, 11877 W. Blake Drive, Star, Idaho discussed drainage issues with the Saddlebrook Subdivision. He is concerned about the water standing in the ponds and the safety of his children. There is also a problem with drainage on lots, some are not draining at all. The Mayor volunteered to talk with Mr. Nielson regarding the issue of water. Bert Bradley, 271 Harvey Street, Eagle stated that he agrees with Mr. Nielson regarding the pond problems. Developers were required to put the ponds in by DEQ and the State of Idaho. The Ada County Highway District is in charge of maintaining the ponds, they ) too want the problem resolved. Bradley discussed the way the ponds were supposed to 1  work. The future designs use a swale system designed by ACHD with no drainage ponds. This will also address the problem with individual lot drainage. Beth Zohrn, Saddlebrook Subdivision, stated that she has the same builder and believes they should be required to bring in extra dirt when they are building. The surrounding homes have water draining onto her property and she has standing water in her backyard. Bradley put in French drains and it has helped a little. New Business: Waterview Estates, Phase III Final Plat - The Mayor asked for any additions to the staff report - there were none. The representative, Doug Brooks, Stanley Consultants, 1940 Anita Way was in attendance for questions. Bell moved to approve Waterview Estates, Phase IUFinal Plat with the thirteen stated conditions of approval, Christopherson seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Havencrest Subdivision, Phase II Final Plat - The Mayor asked staff for additional comments - there were none. The representative was not present. No building permits are being issued on Havencrest Phase I until irrigation water is provided. Christopherson moved to approve Havencrest Subdivision, Phase II Final plat with the twelve conditions of approval, McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Saddlebrook Subdivision, Phase II & IV Final Plat - The Mayor asked for additional comments from staff - none were given. Bert Bradley, President of Saddlebrook Subdivision stated that changes to the plats were due to the recommended swale system fromACHD. Christopherson moved to approve the final plats of Saddlebrook III and IV to include the eleven conditions of approval, McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Ordinances & Resolutions: Ordinance No. 126 Kuenzli Rezone -McDaniel moved 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. 126 be considered after reading once by title, Christopherson seconded the motion. Roll Call: McDaniel, Christopherson and Bell - all aye: motion carries. Bell moved to approve Ordinance No. 126, an Ordinance rezoning certain real property located in the City of Star, Ada County, Idaho, at 525 S. Star Road, to a commercial (Cl) classification from a residential (R2) classification; amending the zoning map of the City of Star to reflect such changes; and providing for an effective date, Christopherson seconded. Roll Call: McDaniel, Christopherson and Bell - all aye: motion carries. ) 2 Reports - Ward stated that staff is looking into a program for building permits and inspections. The Mayor stated that we are also looking into a new phone system to help this situation. Bell stated that he is cunent putting a list together for playground equipment. The grand opening of Blake Haven Park will take place once the sign and playground equipment are installed. Christopherson stated that they used Blake Haven Park for his birthday and it was great. McDaniel had nothing to report. The Mayor reported that the engineer is writing up a request for proposal on the new City Hall building. The new area of impact is tentatively set to go before Ada County on July 22nd• A letter from the Parfits has been given to the Council members. Mayor Mitchell will set up a meeting with them to explain what the City can and cannot approve. The Mayor will call Council regarding the meeting tomonow with the Blue Print for Good Growth. The Mayor attended a COMPASS meeting concerning prefened scenarios regarding the Blue Print for Good Growth. The Mayor reviewed the number of buildings in Star. We need to work towards increasing commercial building. The Mayor stated that the budget hearing will be on August 2nd. We need to work on a communication strategy. The Mayor asked Council to think of a slogan for the City and figure out a way to get it out to the public. The City newsletter will go out tomorrow. Adjournment: Bell moved to adjourn the meeting, Christopherson seconded the motion. All aye: motion canied. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: �tlb Nathan Mitchell, Mayor 3