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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 03-00064 - 577-595 Legacy Ln - New TownhomesCITY OF REXBURG PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES July 17, 2003 7:00 p.m. Chairman: Winston Dyer Members: Robert Schwartz Mike Ricks Steve McGary Doug Smith - Excused Jerry Hastings - Excused Mary Haley Jordan Dyer - Excused David Stein_ Joseph Laird Randall Porter P.F.C. John Millar P & Z Administrator Kurt Hibbert City Attorney Stephen Zollinger City Clerk Blair D. Kay Portions of the meeting were recorded. Consent Agenda: The consent agenda includes items which require formal Planning Commission action, however they are .,typically routine or not nfgreat controversy. Individual Commission members may ask that any specific item be removed from the consent agenda for discussion in greater detail. Explanatory information is included in the Planning Commission's agenda packet regarding these items. a) Minutes from the July 03, 2003 meeting Winston Dyer mentioned that Jerry Hastings asked to be excused from the meeting.. Randall Porter asked for a correction on page 7 of the July 03, 2003 minutes. He only indicated medical buildings in his comment. Randall Porter moved to approve the Consent Agenda; Mike Ricks seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried.. Noncontroversial Items Added to Agenda: None 1 Discussion on the difference of having a dedicated or a defancto right of way. Discussion on the high-water mark for the river. Discussion on the make up of the motion for this proposal. Steve McGary moved to approve the Preliminary Plat for Stonebridge Subdivision Phase H conditional on the applicant working out a compromise with the Greenways Committee concerning the compatibility of the developer's proposed Subdivision and the Greenways Committee's plans for the area; David Stein seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried. Winston Dyer rejoined the Commission at the table as the Chair for the meeting. Final Plat for Legacy Town homes — Casper Avenue — Forsgren Associates, Inc. Kurt Hibbert reviewed the proposal on the overhead screen. The development is for Phase Two. Phase One was previously approved by the City of Rexburg. The parking for the development is in the rear of the town homes on a private drive called Legacy Lane. The development meets minimum requirements for parking stalls. The lot lines will include the carports. John Millar reviewed the plans for the carports and the street on the Final Plat for Phase One. It showed the road for Phase Two. David Stein asked if the town homes would fall under the new design standards. Randall Porter asked about the requirement to have a Homeowners Association for a townhouse development. Discussion on zero lot line construction needing a common property agreement to take care of the common property in the development. Steve McGary moved to accept the Final Plat for Legacy Town homes as proposed con "Auoned on the 1`611.1owing.- 1) The town homes must meet the International Building Code 2000. 2) City Staff approvals. 3) Homeowners association with protective covenants and associated contracts and regulations. Mike Ricks seconded the motion; all voted aye except Robert Schwartz who voted nay; The motion carried. Robert Schwartz opposed this type of development in this area. Winston Dyer asked Kurt Hibbert to address the conversion of apartments to town homes or condominiums after they have been approved as apartments. The Commission is concerned with the Final Plats being changed from one type of plat to another after the original plat is approved. 4 Discussion on the reasons that the market place moved the market (customers) from a $500 rental to a $625 house payment. Ownership of property can be advantageous to the renter if the rent approaches the same cost as a house payment. Discussion on the need to have an applicant in attendance for requests that come before the Planning Commission so that the applicant can present the proposal to the Commission. Discussion on the number of people that can live in a townhouse. Stephen Zollinger indicated that single family housing falls under the definition of a family. Discussion on town homes being sold as single student housing. Discussion on the parking requirements for apartments verses town homes. Final Plat for Valley gide ooperative Subdivision Tho. 1- 12th Vv est and West Main Street Kurt Rowland representing Dave Holtman of Valley Wide Coop indicated that they have widened the road as requested next to Hwy 33 on the final plat. The lots adjacent to Hwy 33 face the interior street. Kurt mentioned the developer's desire to have buildings in the subdivision that will match the Valley Wide Coop building. The Commission reviewed the type of trees that would go into the buffered area on the south boundary of the development. The property owners will be responsible for the leaves that fall from the trees. Steve McGary recommended evergreen trees instead of a poplar tree for the buffer zone on the south boundary by the canal. Winston Dyer reviewed the letter from Mr. Harris concerning the development. Kurt Hibbert reviewed the requirement for a buffered area in the Zoning Ordinance page 32: 4.7 Fencing and Screening Requirements Screening and fences within the City shall be constructed and maintained in conformance with the following standards: A. Screening Requirements. 1. Parking Areas. An effective buffer shall be provided between parking areas for more than five (5) vehicles and existing residential uses, schools, hospitals, nursing homes and other institutions for long-term human care. The buffer shall consist of a mininram of four (4) foot -landscaped strip to be planted with shade trees and low shrubs, and/or a suitable fence otherwise in compliance with this ordinance of sufficient height and density to screen the two parcels, as specified by the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Amended the 20th day of October, 1993; Ordinance No. 753) 5 CITE' COUNCIL MINUTES CITE' OF REXBURG July 30, 2003 5:30 P.M. STATE OF IDAHO ) County of Madison ) SS. City of Rexburg Present were the following: Mayor: Council Members: Financial Officer P&Z Administrator: City Clerk: Public Works Director City Attorney: Pledge to the Flag Mayor Bruce Sutherland Glen Pond Shawn Larsen Marsha Bj ornn Paul Pugmire Donna Benfield - Excused Nyle Fullmer — Excused Richard Horner Kurt Hibbert Blair D. Kay John Millar Stephen Zollinger Consent Calendar: The consent calendar includes items which require formal City Council action, however they are typicallyroutine or not ofgreat controversy. individual Council Members may ask that anyspecific item be removed from the consent calendar for discussion in greater detail. Explanatoryinformation is included in the City Council's agenda packet regarding these items. a. Minutes from the July 02, 2003 meeting b. Approve City of Rexburg bills Paul Pugmire moved to approve the consent calendar; Glen Pond seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried. Preliminary Plat - Stonebridge Subdivision Phase H — East 7t' North — T he Dyer Group 1 Winston Dyer - 667 Summerwood - representing the Dyer Group reviewed the new Subdivision on the overhead screen. Phase One has been approved by the City of Rexburg. Phase Two is immediately south of the Phase One development. The area immediately west of this development can also be served a pumping station on the west property line. Winston reviewed the storm water drainage lines for the Subdivision. He mentioned that a public pathway could be built along the river inside the high water line. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the greenways path if the Greenbelt Committee is supportive of the proposal. There are 149 homes planned for this subdivision. Marsha Bjornn was concerned with the lack of green space for the Subdivision. She recommended having walking paths and green space for the development. Shawn Larsen reviewed the proposal and recommended waiting on a decision until the Green- ways Committee has provided input into the decision. - Winston Dyer indicated that this is a Preliminary Plat and can be changed as needed to address the City's concerns. Paul Pugmire concurred with the discussion except he indicated that the final decision is up to the City Council. He wants public access on the river. Glen Pond moved to approve the Preliminary Plat for Stonebridge Subdivision Phase 11 based on the Planning Commission's recommendation; Paul Pugmire seconded the motion. Discussion: all voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried. Final Plat — Legacy Town homes — 575 Casper Avenue — Forsgren & Associates, Inc. Kurt Hibbert reviewed the Plat on the overhead screen. Phase One of the development has been approved. Planning and Zoning recommended approval of this Plat. There are 19 Town Homes tvi L11V lLV Y V1 V1J111VL11.. Shawn Larsen moved to approve Legacy Town homes Phase II per Planning and Zonings recommendations; Glen Pond seconded the motion; all voted aye, none opposed. The motion carried. Final Plat — Valley Wide Cooperative Subdivision No. 1- 1175 West Main Street Chris Park - Schiess & Associates - reviewed the final Plat for Valley Wide Coop on the overhead screen. Marsha Bjornn reviewed the need for a buffer on the property on the south side of the development. 0