City Council Regular Meeting

Star City Council Meeting Minutes March 6, 2007 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held on March 6, 2007 at 7:00 pm at the Star Fire Station. Council President Chad Bell called the meeting to order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Council persons Tammy McDaniel, Dustin Christopherson, Chad Bell and Tom Erlebach were all present. Mayor Nathan Mitchell was absent due to the birth of his daughter. Approval of the Agenda: McDaniel moved to approve the agenda, Christopherson seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: The Consent Agenda consisted of: Regular Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2007, Claims Against the City for February 2007 and Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law for Mac Land Development. Christopherson moved to remove item 4-C and tabled it to the April 3, 2007 regular meeting and approve the Consent Agenda, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Public Input: No public chose to speak. New Business: Collina Vista Phase 1, Final Plat – Bell stated that there was a clarification. On the staff report, under discussion, it states that the park has been relocated, the park has not been relocated. The only change is the drop in the number of lots and minor changes to the roadway required by Ada County Highway District. Mary Taylor, City Planner stated that the map shows that the park had been moved from where it had been on the preliminary plat. Bell stated that it was only shown there at a pre-meeting and then moved. Erlebach asked about parking, is it on the street. Bell stated that it is on the street now, but maybe part of the park later. Christopherson moved to approve Collina Vista Final Plat, Phase 1, with the conditions of approval 1-14, McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Pinewood Lakes Sign Waiver Request – Bob Clinger, Golden West stated that they are asking for waivers on one monument and one freestanding sign. The monument sign will be at the entrance and exceeds current code due to setback and landscaping. All signs will have indirect lighting. The freestanding sign is a twenty foot tall tenant sign, it will have halo lighting. Clinger showed the Council the two sign drawings in color. Erlebach asked about having signs on the buildings themselves. Clinger stated that they will have signs but will not be that large. Clinger stated that they were given a permit for the sign at Rockbridge which is a similar sign. Erlebach asked about the requirement of three times the size of the sign in landscaping. Clinger stated that there will be no sidewalks, street improvements, it is not a vision issue, no foot traffic or vehicle traffic around the sign. The tall sign will have ample landscaping. There is 300 feet 1 between the signs. McDaniel asked if the sign is located far enough away from corner for vision triangle? Clinger stated that it was. McDaniel asked about sign “b” in a shopping center. Bell stated that the sign is not in a shopping center. Christopherson moved to approve the waiver for Pinewood Lakes signs, McDaniel seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Law Enforcement Memorandum of Understanding – Bell stated that the Council has two new documents tonight for review and change. This is not for approval tonight. Bell explained to the audience about the required documents due to the annexations into Canyon County. It will be scheduled for the next Council meeting. Committee Mission/Goals/Duties Review & Mayor/Council Committee Assignments – Bell stated that these are for review and asked if anyone had any changes. No changes were requested. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Review – Bell asked Council to contact Ward with any requested changes or additions. This will be scheduled for public hearing. Reports: Staff - Mary Taylor stated that Mr. Bruce Blazer was notified by mail of public nuisances and if he did not comply or contact the City that he would be cited everyday. City will be moving forward seeking abatement costs. Council – Christopherson stated that there will be an Economic Development Committee meeting at the Star Senior Center on Thursday, March 15, 2007. Council President - Bell stated that the Star Seniors are having a baked potato bar and invited everyone to come and support them. It will be on March 10th. Bell discussed building permits. There were 22 single family dwelling permits issued for the month of February. Adjournment: McDaniel moved to adjourn the meeting, Erlebach seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm. Respectfully submitted: Approved: _____________________ ________________________ Cathy Ward, City Clerk Nathan Mitchell, Mayor 2