HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 2009(1 I Planning & Zoning Minutes
November 19, 2009
35 North ISI East Phone: 208.359.3020
Rexburg, ID 83440 www.rexburg.org Fax: 208.359.3022
Commissioners Attending:
Winston Dyer — Chairman
Thaine Robinson Ted Hill
Richie Webb Nephi Allen
Dan Hanna Mary Ann Mounts
Gil Shirley Josh Garner
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City Staff and Others:
Rex Erickson — City Council Liaison
Stephen Zollinger — City Attorney
Kevin Hendricks — IT Technician
Elaine McFerrin — P&Z Coordinator
Chairman Dyer opened the meeting at 7:02 pm. He welcomed everyone.
Chairman Dyer stated that Community Development Director Val Christensen was excused from
the meeting tonight and that City Attorney Stephen Zollinger is in attendance to cover staff
concerns and to provide any legal advice.
The Chairman expressed thanks to and appreciation for Judy Hobbs of Realty Quest, who provided
the Commissioners with treats tonight.
Roll Call of Planning and Zoning Commissioners:
1 Josh Garner, Richie Webb, Nephi Allen, Mary Ann Mounts, Winston Dyer, Thaine Robinson, Ted
Hill, Dan Hanna, Gil Shirley
Minutes:
1. Planning and Zoning meeting -- October 1, 2009
Correction.r.
Page 2 - Clarification - In answer to Chairman Dyer's question, Chris Carr (Nauvoo House) said that
they are not intending to provide parking spaces at this time in the universal parking area that the
University is planning.
Chairman Dyer requested that staff contact Rachel Whoolery to see if there has been any feedback
from surrounding property owners in regard to a possible Comprehensive Plan Map change that was
discussed at the October 1, 2009 P&Z meeting.
Mary Ann Mounts motioned to approve the Planning & Zoning minutes of October 1, 2009 as
amended. Gil Shirley seconded the motion.
Josh Garner, Richie Webb, and Dan Hanna abstained for not having been present.
None opposed. Motion carried.
Public Hearing
Chairman Dyer briefly explained the procedure followed for public hearings. The applicant or a
representative will present the proposal. The Commissioners may then ask clarifying questions of
the applicant and may ask staff for any clarifying information. Public testimony will then be taken.
When public input is closed, staff will present their evaluation of the proposal. The Commissioners
will then deliberate and make a decision.
7:05 pm — Conditional Use Permit — W.R. Henderson - Corner of South 2"d West and
7d' South
Chairman Dyer declared a direct conflict of interest and recused himself.
Thaine Robinson acted as chair.
W.R. Henderson, 1335 South 2"d East, Henderson Construction, the applicant, presented the
request for a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 152 unit, single student, BYU-Idaho
approved housing complex. Two of the units will be manager units. The site plan was shown on the
overhead screen. Mr. Henderson feels they have followed the requirements of the Pedestrian
Emphasis Zone (PEZ). There will be 10 -foot sidewalks all around the project, which the University
will continue all the way to Center Street. They could have more density because of the PEZ Zone
and may eventually do a second phase of development within the parking lot shown. The property
slopes about 40 -feet following the slope of the streets. Parking spaces that the University is building
work well for them. They have 65% parking. They are proud of the design they have come up with.
Mr. Henderson showed the Commissioners the brand new large drawings of the planned building
elevations which had not been previously submitted for City review. They have tried to not make
the complex look like a dormitory. The site plan and parking area were shown. There are a lot of
pop outs and railings in front of the windows — they look good. The University wants economical
housing. The complex will be seen as people come off the highway when the new road is built. Mr.
Henderson stated that the City Engineer does not want the project to access off of 7' South. There
is one access from 2"d West and one exit onto 2"d West. The property has lots of rock. There will be
a retaining wall. Parking will be behind a berm. There are numerous ADA (Americans with
Disabilities Act) requirements that must be met. They will link all the buildings so that a disabled
person could get from building to building. The buildings will be four stories and will be fully
sprinkled. They have met with the City Fire Chief and the City Engineer. The driveway will be 26 -
feet wide. Dumpster locations were pointed out.
Kelly McCandless, 23 Jill, Project Manager, Henderson Construction, stated they wrestled with
how to accommodate the parking in such a way so that visually it was not so visible. The parking lot
is depressed somewhat because of elevation changes.
W.R. Henderson stated there will be more trees than are shown and a lot of landscaping. The PEZ
Zone allows them to do many things that will make the project attractive. The PEZ Zone allows for
the taller buildings.
Areas for bike parking were pointed out.
W.R. Henderson said there will be two beds per bedroom; built in desks will be provided. Each unit
will have a washer and dryer. The units will be very nice.
Gil Shirley asked what was planned for snow removal.
Mr. Henderson stated that the snow will be hauled away.
Chairman Robinson stated that this project is a great proposal and the buildings look great. He
commended the applicant on the building design. The project will be an asset to the City, but there
still appears to be a boneyard parking lot. One of the reasons why the PEZ Zone was put in place
was to try to eliminate that. What about the possibility of reversing and putting the building up front
with parking in the back?
W.R. Henderson said that would be difficult due to ADA requirements.
Kelly McCandless said there will be 282 parking stalls and 900 beds, which is only about 30% on
site. It is relatively smaller. The balance will be rented spaces from the University.
Chairman Robinson asked if there would be amenities such as a basketball court.
Mr. Henderson said the University does not want them to provide too many amenities so that the
complex will interact with other University housing complexes. The University has just built more
amenities.
Nephi Allen said these are great questions, but tonight isn't this request for a Conditional Use
Permit only?
Stephe_�Zollinger said staff had same concerns regarding relocation of parking; staff recommended
swapping the building or visually protecting the lot from the street by a berm; staff does not want a
sea of asphalt visible from the street. Staff did not see this current drawing until tonight.
Snow removal should be part of the conditions because there is not a provision for snow storage.
The pedestrian pathway, in conjunction with Nauvoo House, just north of this Henderson project,
will do half the connecting sidewalk; the same condition will be placed on this Henderson
development.
The Design Review Committee would need to meet at a later date, or the elevation drawings as
shown tonight could be detemiined by the Commission to be sufficient as the design review and
could be an attached part of the Conditional Use Permit conditions.
Lighting was also a staff concern.
Chairman Robinson opened the public input portion of the hearing.
In Favor:
Bill Henderson addressed the length of the building and the pop outs that aid in breaking up the
length. Meeting ADA requirements has been difficult. They did not want it looking like a dormitory.
This is a project like no other in Rexburg. This is their best effort in regard to these issues.
Neutral:
Eric Erickson, 897 Widdison. They own University Plaza north of the development and close to the
roundabout. He would like the Commission to look very carefully at storm water being contained on
the site. Also, where will snow go if it is being hauled away? Please make sure waste water is
directed away from the roundabout. The other concern is parking. He would hope there are written
agreements with the University. He reiterated his concern with storm drainage.
Opposed: None
Written Innut: None
Rebuttal :
Kelly McCandless. — They have had discussions with the City. Storm water will be well retained.
Anything the site creates will be retained on site. There would be underground storage so there will
not be an increase in storm water flow beyond their project. They will try to develop "No Car
Contracts". They will throttle their parking demand.
Chairman Robinson closed public input and asked Mr. Z�ollinQer for staff evaluation
Stephen Zollinger stated staff recommends to include the 10 proposed conditions of approval that
are in the Community Development Staff report. Condition #4 could be amended to include
"specifically storm drainage."
There will eventually be a new retention facility down on Th South
#2 of proposed conditions — the Commission could include the completed elevations as shown
tonight and to include a completed landscape elevation as the visual buffer to prevent the
streetscape from being a sea of asphalt.
There was discussion.
The PEZ Zone is designed to create visitor parking, not parking lots
Mary Ann Mounts said that for her everything is here. As far as the length of the building, there are
enough architectural features in the design (elevations) presented tonight. She prefers greenscape
with trees, as she has seen in Boise and Sun Valley. Landscape drawings could be part of the CUP.
Ted Hill thought the type of berm should be left up to developer; the height of lighting should also
be up to the developer as he deals with the elevations.
Richie Webb wondered whether the specified height of 15- feet for lighting was part of the
Lighting Ordinance.
Stephen said that this height pertained to the elevations staff had previously reviewed, not
the elevations presented tonight.
A written snow removal agreement could be part of the CUP.
Dan Hanna motioned to recommend approval to City Council of a Conditional Use Permit for
W.R. Henderson, for a 152- unit complex for single student housing at the corner of South 2"d West
and West 7' South, to include the ten(10) proposed conditions of approval in the Community
Development Staff Report, amending condition number two(#2) to state that elevations shown at
tonight's P&Z meeting(11.19.09) be attached as part of this Conditional Use Permit and are
sufficient as the design review approval; amending condition number four (#4) to state that there be
maximized greenscape and trees/shrubs along the berm, with complete landscape elevations to be
shown on the site plan, and that there be a written snow removal plan(storm drainage) as part of the
Development Agreement; and that condition number five(#5)be amended to state that lighting
shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in concert with the berm, or as otherwise approved by staff . Mary
Ann Mounts seconded the motion
None opposed. Motion carried.
Proposed Conditions of Approval
1. Work with adjoining property owner to the north to create a pedestrian pathway on
the north boundary of this project. Dedicate 50% of the land required for this path,
provide 50% of construction cost and provide an easement for its use. The
Community Development Director shall approve the path as part of the Site Plan
Review.
2. Determine if length of buildings can be approved as part of Planning and Zoning
Meeting. The P&Z Commission acting as the Design Review Committee should
determine if the spirit of the design standards are met. Staff requests that design
review be included as part of CUP. The elevations presented at the P&Z meeting
tonight (11. 19.2009) are attached as part of this conditional use permit and are
sufficient as the Design Review approval.
3. Trash dumpsters/receptacles shall be located within the interior (behind front building
line, but in required setbacks) of the lot and shall be enclosed.
4. A site plan refecting all conditions of approval and incorporating all City standards,
e.g. landscaping, parking, snow storage, etc. shall be submitted and approved by the
Cityprior to the issuance of a building permit — specifically storm drainage. There
shall be maximized greenscape and trees/shrubs along the berm, with complete
landscape elevations to be shown on the site plan. There shall be a written snow
removal plan (storm drainage) as part of the Development Agreement.
5. Lighting shall be low and shall not exceedl5 feet in height in concert with the berm,
or as otherwise approved by staff, and shall not create glare, and as a minimum shall
adhere to the City s lighting ordinance.
6. To encourage alternative travel options, i.e. bicycling, bike racks and hard surface
must be provided. Location of racks needs to be shown on revised site plan. This
requirement is identified in the PEZ Ordinance.
7. Sidewalk and pathway maintenance to be performed as per the PEZ Ordinance.
8. Parking Contracts to be approved by the City Attorney.
9. Requirements of the PEZ Zone Ordinance to be applied to this project.
10.Storm drainage and other Engineering considerations to be reviewed and approved by
the City Engineer.
Winston Dyer resumed as chairman.
7:30 pm — Conditional Use Permit — Fuller Consulting LLC (on behalf of AT&T) -
164 West 1st North
Jodi Price- of Fuller Consulting,LLC, 4835 N. Villa Ridge Way, Boise, presented the request on
behalf of AT&T for a Conditional Use Permit for an existing, temporary telecommunications
facility to remain at its current location at 164 West 1" North. They want the location on Steiner
Elevators to be permanent. It is vital to AT&Ts overall network.
Thaine Robinson asked what telecommunications area this site covers.
Chad Rydalch, Rigby, performance engineer for AT&T Wireless. It is primarily a line -of -site
technology. It depends on the density of the buildings. The Geographical Information Systems
(GIS) map was shown on the overhead screen, and the area of coverage was pointed out. Other
tower locations in Rexburg were pointed out.
Thaine Robinson asked if they have multiple towers in town, could they have more coverage with
less towers?
Chad Rydalch stated that is what sectors will do
Chairman Dyer said at the time temporary permission was asked for this tower, it was discussed
that it should not be visible. The elevator is green. The telecommunications equipment is chrome
and white. It is quite visible. Is there a way of painting them to match?
Jodi Price stated the facility would be painted to match the grain elevator. The equipment had been
put up quickly to regain the coverage they had lost.
Nephi Allen asked if there was a generator, and what in addition is at the bottom of the tower.
Chad Rydalch said there had been a generator, but there is not a generator at present. It was for
standard, household service. They intend to have one again. It runs once a week for about 15
minutes.
Jodi Price said the area would be fenced. There will be a concrete slab foundation
Richie Webb asked what changes might be made for a permanent versus temporary situation.
Jodi Price said there would be little change other than the concrete foundation for the equipment to
sit on.
Chairman Dyer noted that the site plan outlines the specified area.
Chairman Dyer asked if staff had any information to clarify the proposal for the Commission.
Stephe_�Zollinger said the only issue was that the permanent structure be camouflaged on top.
Chairman Dyer opened the public input portion of the hearing.
In Favor: None
Neutral: None
Opposed: None
Written Input: None
Chairman Dyer closed the public input portion of the hearing.
There was discussion.
Thaine Robinson said it is wise to camouflage the tower equipment by painting it to match.
He wondered what the consequences of denying this request would be.
Mary Ann Mounts said that this area is an industrial area, and given other places where towers
exist, such as nearer to residential, this location is better than some others.
Mary Ann Mounts motioned to approve the request by Fuller Consulting LLC (on behalf of
AT&T) for a Conditional Use Permit for the existing telecommunications facility at 164 West 1"
North to remain at this location permanently, to include the four proposed conditions of approval
stated in the Community Development Staff Report, plus a fifth (# 5) condition of approval: that
the tower shall be camouflaged. Dan Hanna seconded the motion.
None opposed. Motion carried
Conditions of Approval
1. There should be no outside storage of material or equipment unless fully screened form
public right-of-way. This screening, if in itself deemed objectionable by affected
property owners, should be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission or
designee.
2. Commercial lighting standards per the City's development code shall be adhered to.
3. Large equipment that is to be located on the subject property and is to be used for
heating/cooling/ventilation of the proposed building(s), or similar uses, shall be
located the maximum feasible distance from any adjacent residential dwelling unit, and
shall incorporate any current technology that reduces noise generation.
4. Information shall be included that adequately addresses the need for regular site
maintenance to ensure that noxious weeds are not present and at the same time no dust
leaves the property in such a manner that it becomes a nuisance.
5. The tower shall be camouflaged to match the existing grain elevator.
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Unfinished/Old Business:
1. Mixed Use Zones - Discussion (postponed until December 3`d meeting)
New Business:
1. Amend the Downtown District Redevelopment Plan — Redevelopment Board
Councilman Rex Erickson, representing the Downtown Redevelopment Board, presented the
Redevelopment Plan Amendment and showed the area proposed to merge into the Downtown
District on the projected map.
The City Council thought this amendment would complement the downtown existing district.The
City Council recommended to the Redevelopment Board to include this area.
Tonight, the P&Z Commission is to review and recommend the Amendment, to see if it conforms
with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Chairman Dyer asked about the boundary beyond 2"d South and if it is commensurate with the
PRO Zone.
Councilman Erickson stated the boundary is commensurate with the Hemming PRO Zone - the
Hemming PRO Zone would be part of downtown renewal district.
Richie Webb stepped down due to conflict of interest, per the request of Chairman Dyer.
He asked to be excused from the rest of the meeting.
There was discussion of the amendment and its impact.
Chairman Dyer stated that the question before the Commission is, shall the following be done:
merge the Hemming area into the existing development district?
P&Z Commission — Approve Resolution for Amending the Downtown District
Chairman Dyer read the Resolution aloud in its entirety:
RESOLUTION OF THE REXBURG PLANNING AND 70NING COMMISSION
RELATING TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF REXBURG
WHEREAS, the Rexburg Redevelopment Agency (hereinafter "Agency"), has submitted
a proposed Urban Renewal Plan entitled "Amended and Restated Downtown District
Redevelopment Plan" (the "Plan") to the City of Rexburg, and the City Council, through the
Mayor, referred the Plan to the Rexburg Planning and Zoning Commission for review and
recommendations concerning the conformity of said Plan with the Comprehensive Plan known
as the City of Rexburg Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Rexburg Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed
said Plan and has determined that it is in all respects in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Rexburg Planning and Zoning Commission met on November 19, 2009,
to consider the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Rexburg Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed said Plan in
view of the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the Plan, submitted by the Rexburg Redevelopment Agency and
referred to this Commission by the City Council for review, is in all respects in conformity with
the Comprehensive Plan.
Section 2. That the Director of the Planning and Zoning Division by and hereby is
authorized and directed to provide the Rexburg City Council with a certified copy of this
Resolution relating to said Plan.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
PASSED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, this
19th day of November 2009.
Winston Dyer, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
Val Christensen, Director,
Planning and Zoning Division
Dan Hanna motioned to pass the Resolution Relating to the Amended and Restated Downtown
District Redevelopment Plan for the City of Rexburg, in that it conforms to the City of Rexburg's
Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan. Josh Garner seconded the motion.
None opposed. Motion carried.
2. Fuller Consulting, LLC on behalf of AT&T — request for time extension for temporary cell
Tower at 120 West 4's South
Jodi Pric , representing AT&T. AT&T is requesting a time extension for the temporary
telecommunications site at 120 W. 4s' S. in order to keep providing service to the University campus
area, until they may have restoration of their University connection, hopefully by way of a Request
for Proposal Pricing (RFP). They are requesting to stay at this temporary site until a decision has
been reached. They want to avoid a disruption in service. They have reached out to the University
in order to restore their relations with them.
Thaine Robinson explained that at the time of the first request for extension, he had declared a
conflict of interest because of the AT&T contract with his employer, BYU-I; as the contract no
longer exists, he feels there is no conflict of interest at this time.
The Commissioners saw no further conflict of interest
Thaine Robinson asked if they have explored other options besides the University, if the
University location does not work out.
Jodi Price stated they have had communication with Beartooth Development, owners of the old
Craigo's building, in case the University negotiations do not work out. The owners are interested in
having a permanent site there.
Dan Hanna asked how much extension time they are asking for.
Jodi Price said that is difficult to answer until they hear from the University on the RFP. She thought
that within six months once they hear from the University would be sufficient.
Nephi Allen asked why they have to be located on campus
Jodi Price said they do not have to be on the campus, but they would really like to be. The student
population is a huge customer. It is a nice central location for AT&T.
Stephen Zollinger said from City staff perspective, the City is encouraging AT&T not to erect
another tower. They want them on an existing tower. BYU-I has an existing light pole and is
generously considering sharing it.
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Phil Packer. BYU-I representative (in the audience), said the RFPs are ready to go out. They have
held them in view of tonight's hearing. He expressed that 45 days would be adequate time.
Chad Rydalch said there is the technical perspective of providing coverage.
AT&T's primary concern is to maintain coverage for the campus and the area adjacent to campus. A
PowerPoint presentation was shown to support their request for extension. They want to repair their
relationship with BYU-I. They want to maintain reliable and consistent coverage.
Dan Hanna said if the bid process with BYU-Idaho is unsuccessful what would be the effect?
Jodi Price said there would be a considerable amount of lost coverage in that downtown area. They
would still pursue finding a permanent solution for another tower to replace the one at the old
Craigo's location.
Thaine Robinson said he does not fault the consulting company. Why does AT&T wait till the
eleventh hour, the last day? It makes it hard for the Commission to make a decision, in view of poor
business practices regarding this last minute situation. AT&T is a difficult company to deal with
because of this practice.
Chairman Dyer stated he wished to exercise executive privilege and make a statement for the
public record:
First, you (Jodi Price) are not an AT&T employee; you are a hired consultant. Is that correct?
Qodi Price - Yes, that is correct.) And Mr. Rydalch, you are a hired technical employee of AT&T
but not of corporate level. Correct? (Chad Rydalch — Yes) We understand the first rule of medieval
warfare is to not shoot the messenger. Therefore the following words are a message for you to take
back to your warlord, AT&T:
This Commission and this City have been treated disingenuously by AT&T and with a lack of
integrity in the approach that has been taken toward us. At the same time, we have gone out of our
way to try and accommodate you in this business decision and also our citizens of Rexburg, for
whom we have primary responsibility. We also note that Brigham Young University - Idaho has
been most magnanimous - there is no incentive whatsoever for them to play in this game other than
that they are willing to support the objectives of the City of Rexburg in trying to assist our citizens.
We appreciate their response.
This appears to be an extremely important issue for AT&T. Yet, we do not have anyone from the
corporate level here to talk to us and address us this evening. Maybe this whole process isn't very
important to AT&T. It is not a good message for the company to send to a community that is really
going out its way to make AT&T successful. It is not our charge nor our charter to secure the
success of businesses in Rexburg, only in accordance with the laws that we have. We get the feeling
that maybe we are a nuisance to AT&T. Are we? (Jodi Price - Not as far as I know.)
AT&T was not truthful or forthright when they came to the City the first time about the
circumstances of why they needed to have temporary service and so forth. It was implied that it was
either the City's or the University's fault that coverage was being lost and that we needed to step
forward to help make things happen, when in fact it was the result of a business decision of AT&T
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and the way things were handled. They were asked to leave the University's light pole. They knew
that well in advance but they never took steps to make any planning. In that regard, they came
before us at the eleventh hour requesting temporary location — there were six days left before they
had to absolutely be off the pole. BYU-I had extended the time frame for being off the pole, but it
appears that AT&T took no steps to resolve the problem or do anything about it.
We recognize that you are going to have an opportunity here through the graces of the University to
respond to a request for proposal and we presume that will still be forthcoming. What we would like
you to understand is that here is the University that has rights of property and they are extending an
opportunity for someone to have that right of property with them in order to benefit the citizens of
Rexburg. We would hope that the message would get to corporate AT&T to be very serious about
this proposal and to make sure that it is done in a manner that you can achieve the objective and the
opportunity that is being presented here.
We will discuss this (application) in a moment, and perhaps we could grant a 30 or 45 -day extension,
but we are not going to be looking forward to AT&T coming back and telling us how it did not
work and how we have to do something else. It is AT&T's responsibility to solve this problem, not
the City's or the University's. If AT&T cannot do that, you have a fiduciary responsibility to your
customers here in town. If they lose their coverage, we want you to understand that the town will be
supportive of its citizens moving forward to ask AT&T to get out of their contracts, be reimbursed
for cell phones and other equipment they purchased, and if the issue needs to go to a class action
lawsuit, the community would support that. This is a very important message for corporate. It is a
very serious matter to us, and we hope that AT&T understands that this is a serious matter.
Chairman Dyer stated that he has taken the liberty tonight to express some of the feelings and
thoughts of the Commission. He hopes he speaks for his colleagues. He asked Stephen Zollinger if
the City would be supportive of its citizens if it needs to be.
Stephe�Zollinger stated he has met with Fuller Consulting and that they are very aware of the
seriousness of the situation. He told them the City would work diligently to try and help them find a
solution to AT&T's problem but would vigorously resist any attempt at a forced resolution.
Chairman Dyer stated that the question before the Commissioners is, shall the temporary permit
for the cell tower in the Craigo's parking lot (120 West 46 South), which expires on December 15 h
2009, shall that permission be extended or not, and if so, for how long?
Chairman Dyer thanked Jodi Pric for hearing him out. She is a lovely person. He is not talking
about the messenger. The Commission trusts that the message will be delivered.
The Comtnission discussed this issue
Stephen Zollinger said they could condition the extension on an immediate report back to the
Cotnrnission on the BYU-Idaho RFP closing. It behooves AT&T to continue working on alternate
options.
The Commission asked for Mr. Packer's input.
Phil Packer said a decision on the RFP will be made in a week or so and then closure of it would
take about a month.
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Chairman Dyer asked Chad Rydalch how much time he felt was needed.
Chad Rydalch stated if they won the bid from the University by January 1", then it would take about
30 days to be up and running.
There was more discussion.
Mary Ann Mounts motioned to grant a time extension to AT&T for its temporary cell tower site at
120 West Th South, until January 31, 2010. Gil Shirley seconded the motion.
None opposed. Motion carried.
Chairman Dyer thanked Jodi Price for her professionalism, for coming into a difficult situation,
and for listening ears. He thanked her for her willingness to carry a very important message back to
her corporate client.
Jodi Price thanked the Commission.
Compliance: None
Non controversial Items Added to the Agenda:
1. A brief report was given on the Nauvoo House Design Review meeting that was held on
November 17'h. The building will be broken up with architectural features. The stairway will be
enclosed.
2. Stephen Zollinger was asked by the City Council to present the issue of the PRO Zone. The new
Development Code was passed with the PRO Zone preserved.
What does the P&Z Commission want — do they see the PRO Zone as a tool?
There was discussion
Chairman Dyer said there was a lot of work put into developing the PRO Zone concept; the
philosophy of that was seeing the PRO Zone as a planning tool to be applied in the appropriate
location, and that it would give the community and the developer greater flexibility. If it is kept in
the Development Code, it is available if needed.
The Commission had wanted to keep the PRO Zone in the Development Code
Stephen Zollinger said the PRO Zone is not a zone - it is a mechanism through which a zone is
created. It is site specific. The City Council wants the PRO Zone to have an addendum that would
state that under no circumstance will a PRO Zone be created that bypasses the approval processes
that are currently in place (approval through P&Z Commission and/or the City Council).
The consensus of the Commission was to keep the PRO Zone in the Development Code
Report on Proiects: None
Tabled Reauests: None
Building Permit Application Report: None
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Heads Un:
December 3 agenda —
Rezone —Jeremy Forsberg
Rezone — Kendell Fuller
December 17 agenda —
Rezone — Aaron Robertson
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 pm.
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