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Rexburg, Idaho 83440 Fax: 208-359-3024
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March 17, 2005
Commissioners Attending: City Staff:
Winston Dyer - Chairman Mayor Larsen (temporarily)
Rex Erickson – Council Member Kurt Hibbert – P&Z Director
Mike Ricks –Temp. Chairman Bethany Caufield - Secretary
tuart Wells
David Stein S Jack Liebenthal – Discussed Lighting
Thaine Robinson
Joseph Laird
Chairman Dyer opened the meeting at 7:12pm
1. Minutes:
March 3, 2005
Mike RicksStuart Wells
motioned to approve the minutes for March 3, 2005. seconded the motion.
Motion carried
None opposed. .
2. New Business:
(Discussed first as per Chairman Dyer’s request)
A. Hidden Valley Phase 8 Preliminary Plat – Winston Dyer
Chairman Dyer
declared a direct conflict of interest before any discussion of Hidden Valley Phase 8
Mike RicksDavid Stein
was held. continued as temporary Chairman. was not sure if this Preliminary
Plat was a direct conflict of interest for him because he owns a lot in Hidden Valley Subdivision across
the street from phase 8. Commissioners agreed to allow him to stay on as a commissioner in the
discussion.
Joseph Laird
motioned to recommend approval for the Preliminary Plat phase 8 subject to all reviews
Winston Dyer
of staff in the department. is with the Dyer Group and the retained professional for
Hidden Valley, LLC; the developer of the Plat in question. Phase 8 is the last phase of the subdivision,
comprising a ten acre piece in the Southeast corner of the property. Utilities conform to standards.
They worked with the city and property owners to conform to all standards.
Joseph LairdWinston
asked if there were any plans to develop the ground to the East of Phase 8.
Dyer
explained that it would be difficult to build on the face of the lava rock, but Mr. Palmer does have
some potential sites before the property line changes owners.
David Stein Motion carried
seconded the motion. None opposed. .
Winston Dyer
regains the chair.
removed
B. Review the three (3) Commercial Zones – to discuss another day.
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3. Old Business:
A. Lighting Design Standards – Jack Leibenthal
Jack Leibenthal
had educated himself on lighting and brought research to present to the
Commissioners. He discussed the problem with driving at night because the light tends to shine in your
eyes instead of just on the road. He brought a map to show the artificial glow in the United States,
Mr. Leibenthal
focusing on the Washington, Idaho and Utah area. (1989 map). commented that the
lights need to be shielded so they shine down. One concern he expressed with the City of Rexburg’s
lighting ordinance is where it addresses that all outdoor lighting shall be semi-cutoff, as opposed to full-
David Stein
cutoff (fully Shielded). said that a representative from Utah who came to discuss lighting
Mr.
said that there is more light reflected off of the road if it is full-cutoff as opposed to semi-cutoff.
Leibenthal
addressed that it is a controversial issue and it depends on how the lights are placed.
*Chairman DyerMike Ricks
had to leave due to a previous engagement. continued as Chairman
through the rest of the meeting.
Mr. Liebenthal
addresses his concern that the artificial glow from the lights will continue to spread
across the cities and the light will drift towards his home town.
Kurt Hibbert
plans to continue working with Mr. Leibenthal.
Chairman Ricks
reported on the subdivision conference – there were two attorneys from Northern
Idaho (Jerry Mason and Will Herrington). They went over a few items that are common mistakes in
subdivisions and the ordinance that we as the planning commission do, both of the city and the county.
Two things Chairman Ricks commented about were: (1) people need to be supportive to keep
agriculture in the State of Idaho, and (2) make sure housing developments – the big developments – stay
close to City limits.
Kurt Hibbert
also reported on the Subdivision Conference. The attorneys addressed the single greatest
threat to sustainable agriculture in Eastern Idaho is the house. Both the City and County planners
Group Discussion
attended and agreed on this concept.
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Kurt Hibbert announced
that there was a design review for Walgreen’s on March 30 at 4:00 pm.
This is a joint meeting with the Council and Commissioners. Walgreen’s is planning to bring in their
Chicago representatives. The City of Rexburg will not have a site plan before that time. They will not
be submitted until after that meeting.
Council Member Erickson
added that it will be in the Council chambers and that everything about the
building will be discussed
Meeting adjourned at 8: 07pm
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