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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.02.17 P&Z Minutes1 Commissioners Attending; City Staff and Others: Bruce Sutherland – Acting Chairman Stephen Zollinger – City Attorney Melanie Davenport Natalie Powell - Community Development Compliance Officer Steve Oakey Colton Murdock – Community Development Intern Gil Shirley Elaine McFerrin – P&Z Coordinator John Bowen Greg Blacker Richard Smith Rory Kunz Chairman Jedd Walker was excused. Commissioner Bruce Sutherland acted as Chairman and opened the meeting at 6:35 pm. He welcomed everyone. City Council Liaison Brad Wolfe was excused. Roll Call of Planning and Zoning Commissioners: Attending: Steve Oakey, Greg Blacker, John Bowen, Bruce Sutherland, Richard Smith, Melanie Davenport, and Gil Shirley Heidi Christensen and Mark Rudd were excused. Minutes: 1. From Planning and Zoning meeting – January 5, 2017 Steve Oakey motioned to approve the Planning & Zoning minutes of January 5, 2017. Melanie Davenport seconded the motion. None opposed. Motion carried. Public Hearings: None Unfinished/Old Business: None New Business: 1. Preliminary Plat – Stonebridge Subdivision Division 2 & 5 – Approximately south of Woodbridge Street Kevin Allcott, the developer, 533 West 2600 South #275, Bountiful, UT, presented the proposal. He stated that a preliminary plat was done several years ago; they are now moving forward with a few changes. The plat was projected on the overhead screen. The land is located to the east of the old Walmart location. They have stubbed for a road on the west. They have stubbed for utilities to the east and the west as requested by the City’s Engineering Department. A twelve inch waterline on the west is in place. They have stubbed for a sewer line as well. They also pulled the southern road up away from the river slightly to increase the building footprint on the lots. They are going to deed some river land to the city that is not part of this plat. It is shown as an easement all along the river. 35 North 1st East Rexburg, ID 83440 Phone: 208.359.3020 Fax: 208.359.3022 www.rexburg.org Planning & Zoning Minutes February 2, 2017 2 Richard Smith asked for clarification of Lot 15. Mr. Allcott said it is a narrow lot that will provide access down from the subdivision to the City’s river trail. It is a non-buildable lot. They will deed it to the City for access down to the river. Gil Shirley asked about Lot 7. Kevin Allcott stated it is a storm water detention area and they will have a sewer lift station at one end. It is also a non-buildable lot. Chairman Sutherland asked if the final plat will move forward in whole or in sections. Kevin Allcott said the final plat will be done in two sections – west and then east. There will be 70 buildable lots plus the 2 non-buildable lots. Melanie Davenport asked about connectivity to the rest of the community. Kevin Allcott said they are stubbing for future connectivity as requested by the City. They are providing the ground for a walkway along the river for pedestrians which will eventually connect to existing streets. There will be sidewalks. Steve Oakey asked if there would be a homeowners association and covenants for the subdivision. Mr. Allcott said as of now there is not a homeowners association, but they may make one.They are not at that point. There will be covenants on the building size, etc., that will be provided when the final plat moves forward. Mr. Oakey asked about maintenance of roads. The applicant said the City will handle the maintenance. Steve Oakey stated there are several review comments in the reports by staff. Has the applicant worked with staff on these issues? Kevin Allcott said all review comments have been discussed and resolved with staff. Melanie Davenport asked about traffic flow and keeping things safe for people in the community. Kevin Allcott said that currently there is a thoroughfare to nowhere. There is a road that loops around the subdivision, but it does not go through to anywhere. In the future there could be safe connectivity to other streets, allowing for connectivity to other areas in the city. City staff wants the stub in a specific location, and the developer will put it there for future connectivity and development. John Bowen said the stub could allow for connectivity to 2nd East and with Lorene Street in the future. The flood plain was pointed out and is on the south of the plat. Community Development Compliance Officer Natalie Powell addressed the staff reviews. City Engineering issues have been resolved. City Attorney Stephen Zollinger added that City Engineer Keith Davidson will discuss sewer options with the developer as the plat moves forward to finalization. Compliance Officer Powell stated the applicant will continue to work with city staff throughout the project. Greg Blacker said in regard to Lorene Street, in the future when there is development, connectivity would be worked out. Rory Kunz arrived at 6:50 pm. 3 Lyle Wakefield in the audience had concerns. He lives in the Stonebridge Subdivision. He asked about the number of homes that will be built (about a doubling of the subdivision size) and is concerned that the 2nd East intersection is going to be even busier with the increase in population and traffic. It is already very busy. He would encourage the issue of connectivity and streets to be resolved sooner than later. He asked the expected start date of the project. Mr. Allcott said they would like to begin moving forward with construction of the project this coming spring. Steve Oakey motioned to recommend approval to the City Council of the Preliminary Plat for the Stonebridge Subdivision Division 2 & 5 (located approximately south of Woodbridge Street). Richard Smith seconded the motion Rory Kunz abstained due to not being present for the proposal. None opposed. Motion carried. Compliance: None Non-controversial Items Added to the Agenda: None Report on Projects: None Tabled Requests: None Building Permit Application Report: None Heads Up: February 16, 2017 P&Z meeting – No items are scheduled. Richard Smith motioned to cancel the February 16, 2017 P&Z meeting. Steve Oakey seconded the motion. None opposed. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 pm.