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Reason for Decision
23-00085 – Founder’s Square Phase 3 - Plat
1. February 22, 2023, An application was received for a plat from Winston Dyer.
2. February 22, 2023, Payment was received for the application.
3. February 22, 2023, Application paperwork was completed.
4. February 23, 2023, Infrastructure plans were submitted.
5. February 23, 2023, Plat reviews were initiated.
6. July 24, 2023, Infrastructure plans were approved.
7. June 29, 2023, Plat reviews were approved and sent to applicant.
8. July 24, 2023, Plat was submitted to the County Surveyor for review.
9. August 14, 2023, Plat was approved by the County Surveyor.
10. August 17, 2023, the application was presented to the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
Plats: (video index 0:04:50)
1. (23-00085) Founders Square Phase 3 – Located at the end of Sunrise Drive,
this property is zoned as Low Density Residential 1 (LDR1). The plat consists of
approximately 4.6 acres and will contain 15 lots. – Sephlin & Daric Hepworth
(Action)
Alan showed the project location on the overhead map, then turned the time over to
Mr. Winston Dyer to present the application.
Mr. Dyer introduced himself and thanked the Commission and Staff for allowing him
to present. He reviewed the location and the Planned Unit Development that was
previously approved. He stated that the infrastructure plans have received both DEQ
and City Engineer approval. The proposed plat was shown on the screen and Mr.
Dyer stated it is in accordance with the approved Masterplan of the PUD. He
discussed the applicants willingness to accommodate the City’s desires in relation to
dedicating land for future roadways. He respectfully requested that the Commission
recommend approval to the City Council for the Founders Square Phase 3
Development.
McKay asked for clarification on why this plat was being presented if the PUD had
already been approved. Mr. Dyer explained that this is a new phase and each phase
must be presented for approval.
(208) 359-3020
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Eric asked if the lot sizes of this phase were consitent with the rest of the
development. Mr. Dyer confirmed.
Sally asked Mr. Dyer to go back to the Masterplan to show the commissioners the
greenspace areas that were originally required. Mr. Dyer showed the Masterplan
and referred to it as a preliminary plat. He pointed out the smaller lot sizes,
explaining how they are smaller than what the code allows for that zone, because
the approved PUD allowed those exceptions. He mentioned the amenities along
Sunrise Drive and the greenspace provided.
Bruce commented that other subdivisions next to dry farms have had issues with
run off and flooding. Mr. Dyer confirmed this development is in a hole, but the
Masterplan storm drain covered both subdivisions, and the City constructed a
retention pond across Sunrise drive to handle the storm drainage and it hasn’t
flooded since it was put into place.
Alan presented the staff report, confirming that Mr. Dyer had given all the
information about the plat, and that the plat has met all of the requirements and has
been approved by Staff.
Conflict of Interest/Ex parte Communication: Chairperson Smith asked the
Commissioners to disclose any conflicts of interest or conversations held outside of
this meeting relative to this particular subject.
MOTION: Motion to recommend to City Council the approval of Founders Square
Phase 3 Plat as presented as staff has signed off on all the relevant requirements and
it appears to be ready to go to the next phase.
Action: Approve, Moved by Randall Kempton, Seconded by Vince Haley.
Commissioner Discussion on the Motion: none
VOTE: Motion carried. (Summary: Yes= 9, No= 0, Abstain = 0).
Yes: Vince Haley (Vice Chair), Randall Kempton, Todd Marx, Sally Smith (Chairperson),
Bruce Casper, Eric Erickson, Vanessa Johnson, McKay Francis, Aaron Richards
No: none
Abstain: none
11. September 6, 2023, Application was presented to City Council.
Planning and Zoning recommendation to approve the Founder’s Square Phase 3
Plat located at the end of Sunrise Dr and zoned as Low Density Residential 1
(LDR1) #23-00085 – Alan Parkinson
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Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson reviewed the Founder’s Square Phase 3 Plat
located at the end of Sunrise Drive and zoned as Low Density Residential 1 (LDR1).
Council Member Chambers moved to approve the Founder’s Square Phase 3 Plat located at
the end of Sunrise Dr and zoned as Low Density Residential 1 (LDR1); Council Member Johnson
seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora none
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Chambers
Council Member Erickson
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried.