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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.04.19 P&Z Minutes_exppdf 1 City Staff and Others: Scott Johnson – Economic Development Stephen Zollinger – City Attorney Natalie Powell – Compliance Officer Tawnya Grover – P&Z Administrative Assistant Chairman Rory Kunz opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call of Planning and Zoning Commissioners: Present: Bruce Sutherland, Greg Blacker, Steve Oakey, John Bowen, Darrik Farmer, Rory Kunz, Kristi Anderson, Vince Haley, Todd Marx. Absent: Melanie Davenport, Council Liaison Brad Wolfe, Keith Esplin. Minutes: From Planning and Zoning meeting – March 21st, 2019 MOTION. Move to approve the minutes as recorded, Action: Approve, Moved by Steve Oakey, Seconded by Bruce Sutherland. VOTE. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 9). Yes: Bruce Sutherland, Darrik Farmer, Greg Blacker, John Bowen, Kristi Anderson, Rory Kunz, Steve Oakey, Todd Marx, Vince Haley. Plaque presentation – Mayor Jerry Merrill – He is here to present a plaque to Darrik Farmer for his dedicated service on the Planning & Zoning Commission. The Mayor appreciates Darrik accepting the appointment and his service for two years. We appreciate your service not only on the Planning & Zoning Commission, but also in the Police Department and before that in the Building department. Good luck on your new endeavors in North Carolina! Melanie Davenport arrived. Commissioner Steve Oakey was talking with Tawnya before the meeting started. He understands a replacement for Val has not been made and he is retiring soon. It has been difficult to find a replacement. Steve would like to be an advocate to put Tawnya’s name in the hat even though she may be reluctant to do so. Attorney Stephen Zollinger clarified, Steve Oakey would want Tawnya replacing Craig as the City Planner to fulfill the responsibilities as the Planning & Zoning Director. In spite of the fact she may or may not have an advanced degree, but being familiar with the way we do things in a particular geographic location. She exhibits a great deal of confidence in what she does. Steve’s observation feels Tawnya would be able to fulfill these duties. Public Hearings: 1. 6:35 P.M. - (#19 00093) to rezone various Government owned properties to Public Facilities (PF) in the City of Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho as per requirements in the Rexburg Development Code. (action) 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Phone: 208.359.3020 Fax: 208.359.3022 www.rexburg.org Planning & Zoning Minutes April 4, 2019 2 Chairman Rory Kunz opened the public input portion of the hearing at 6:35 p.m. Favor: Applicant Presenter: Stephen Zollinger – He identified the parcels on the property being city-owned, county-owned and school district-owned. There are a couple of properties identified today that have been missed due to the properties that have been newly purchased. These properties cannot be added at this late date. The properties represent parks, airport, golf course, the hospital, the new quad softball complex, and schools. The point in rezoning these properties is to track the specifics of government function. The complication has been that the city has to come back to the Commission to put a swing-set in a park because it is taller than what is allowed in the zone. The High School is an example of a school that had to go through a height variation, because the stadium was taller than the Transitional Agriculture zone in which it was designated. The staff felt it would be better accomplishing the goals of the city by designating all public facilities as Public Facilities zoing. Chairman Rory Kunz asked the Commissioners if they have any clarification questions for the applicant. None. Neutral: None Opposed: None Written Input: None Rebuttal: None Chairman Rory Kunz asked if anyone else would like to speak? He closed the public input portion of the hearing at 6:39 p.m. Commissioner Vince Haley suggested the discussion was made two weeks ago during the hearing for the changes to the Comprehensive Plan Map layer. He supports this proposal. Commissioner Melanie Davenport asked for a summary. Chairman Rory Kunz summarized for her. This allows staff to make changes as needed in the governmental properties. Attorney Stephen Zollinger explained the University zone is an example of a process for determining functions that were common to University campuses and put them all in the language of the zone. A lot of hearing were being held with a common theme, they wanted to build another building exactly like the one that had been approved two weeks ago. This is the same process but for government functions. If Keith needs to put a lift station somewhere on an existing government property, he would not need to come back to this group. Commissioner Vince Haley asked when the group will be approached for further consideration. Attorney Stephen Zollinger replied all new government purchased properties will have to come before the Commission, but all previously-owned properties will be regulated by city staff. MOTION: Recommend the City Council approve the zone change on the noted properties for reasons for making these parcels consistent with practices identified in the Development Code., Action: Approve, Moved by Darrik Farmer, Seconded by John Bowen. VOTE: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 10). 3 Yes: Bruce Sutherland, Darrik Farmer, Greg Blacker, John Bowen, Kristi Anderson, Rory Kunz, Steve Oakey, Todd Marx, Vince Haley, Melanie Davenport. Tawnya talked about the Summerfield subdivision. The Commission recommended approval of Summerfield Div. 6 be approved. The City Council also approved this action. The division included a clubhouse and park and an open space for a potential church. In the northern part of their subdivision an additional Div. 7 has been reviewed by city staff. This division had a higher density that the approved Summerfield Master Plan. Attorney Stephen Zollinger stated he thought the number was somewhere around 98 units or townhomes and the drawing shows 114 units. This leaves them under the density for the overall subdivision. Summerfield’s clubhouse plans are being submitted to the building department. Tawnya also stated the changes in the Development Code to the Public Facilities zone will come before the Commission for public hearing. Two other items have come before City Council are the final plats south of town, Founder’s Square, about seven more lots that was approved. Tawnya identified on the map recent land changes the Commission has made changes in the area. The second is a final plat called Centennial Townhomes, which will include 99 townhomes. Commissioner Steve Oakey recommended for future discussion on the agenda for the zoning lists. Prior to the meeting, he was talking with the Mayor about trying to make the Development Code less complex. He would like to vacate the lists. Under Public Facilities under “Outdoor Recreation,” it is permitted to have fairgrounds, golf courses, sports fields, and swimming pools. In “Entertainment”, we have voted to allow theatres. These facilities have existed for a number of years. Under “Manufacturing” requiring a conditional use permit, “small generation.” At a minimum, we should have a discussion, a collective knowledge and common sense without having to burden the writers of the texts to create a verbiage. Commissioner Darrik Farmer feels the lists actually unburden Tawnya. Without the lists, people would not know if they could put a “park” in a specific place. They don’t have to call to have her interpret which uses are allowed. Commissioner Melanie Davenport asked for an example of a community who uses what Steve is proposing. Chairman Rory Kunz suggested everyone do some homework and come prepared to the next meeting. Heads Up: April 18, 2019: Public Hearings: 1. #19-00093 – Development Code changes to PF Items for Consideration 2. #19-00115 – Summerfield Master Plan Amendment Div. 7 Adjournment: Commissioner Rory Kunz adjourned the meeting at 6:56PM.