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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z MINUTES APRIL 28, 1993I Planning & Zoning ~ • 04/28/93 7:30 P. M. Those Present: Acting Chairman: Mary Ann Mounts Members: Davawn Beattie Scott Mortensen Jim Long Jerry Jeppesen Marsha Bjornn Richard Smith Dave Pincock City Clerk: Rose Bagley Attorney: J. D. Hancock Councilman: Bruce Sutherland Building Inspector: Terry Leishman Mary Ann Mounts acted as Chairman in the excused absence of John Millar. A motion was made by Jim Long and seconded by Scott Mortensen to approve the minutes. All Aye RE: CLEAN SPOT LAUNDRY PARKING, LANDSCAPING, ETC. Jim Nielson representing the Clean Spot Laundry was at the meeting. On their original plan they had a strip of grass next to the sidewalk. He asked if they could eliminate grass. The fellow that drew up their plans messed up. He put the front sidewalk right under the eves of the building, so all the snow and rain would fall on the sidewalk. They have a metal roof and all the snow falls on the sidewalk, so they moved the sidewalk out. In doing so they will loose a strip of parking. When he designed the parking, he did not give the parking spots enough room. When they take the clothes out of their cars, there isn't enough room. To take care of the runoff they are going to put in some low. shrubs. 'He showed his plans and the board reviewed them and a discussion followed. Mr Nielson felt they needed two driveways. He has grass in the back which will help meet his requirement for landscaping and with the back area there would be enough parking. Mary Ann told him he had to have the 7 foot buffer. Jim Long told him the P & Z had approved his original plan which he needs to follow or draw a new plan for approval. Mr Nielson said he would do what he has to do. He was told if he changes his access the plan will have to be approved by all the department heads. (more discussion will follow the public hearing) RE: PUBLIC HEARING FOR A VARIANCE FOR B M C WEST 8:00 P. M. A Public Hearing regarding a proposed variance to provide for B.M.C. West to allow a reduction in the setback requirements for a storage building from 15 feet to-zero (0) feet on the north side of the South side of the HBD zoned property. The property is located on the i7a 1, i north side of West Main Street between Second and Third West Streets in Rexburg. No one was at the meeting to comment. Jim Long stated that he felt we needed in writing that they would put trees back in. Davawn asked about angling the .building. It was decided that angling the building would not be that much help. Discussion on how it would improve the safety to have the trucks off the street. A motion was made by Marsha Bjornn to allow the variance provided that the trees be replaced and the plan for the trees be submitted to the Tree Committee for their approval. Seconded by Jim Long. All Aye A discussion for the grounds for the variance. Dave stated that the variance needed to be granted for safety to get the trucks off the road so they are not blocking traffic. Richard stated that the Hardship had not been created by the owner of the business instead by the location of the business. Mary Ann stated that it creates a safety factor in that vicinity. RE: CLEAN SPOT LAUNDRY DISCUSSED - JIM NILSSON Discussion on the Jim Nielson Laundry. It was suggested that sidewalk did not need to go straight. (discussion on landscaping) He was told to bring in a drawing of his driveways for review by the department heads. It was suggested that he change the parking to diagonal. .~ Mr Nielson explained his lighting and he had ordered some soft lights and his lights are on a timer. There had been a complaint of the bright lights. The board felt that would be fine. Mary Ann reported on the South Arterial Committee. RE: PUBLIC HEARING - JACK COVINGTON ZONE CHANGE (DISCUSSION) 8:30 P. M. Public Hearing regarding proposed amendments and changes of the Zoning Ordinance No. 725, to provide as follows: That the following described property be zoned MDR (Medium Density Residential) rather than LDR1 (Low Density Residential) as it is presently zoned. That said property is located on the north side of First North Street between Fourth West and Fifth West Streets. Jack Covington made the request and was not at the meeting. Mary Ann read a letter against it from Mrs Tom Price on North 5th West. George Quarez-558 Angela- was at the meeting to object to the zone being changed. Many months ago hearings were held to set up the zones. In the Hearings in the neighborhoods, it was recommended that that area all be zoned residential. He recommended that we not alter the zone in that area. We have enough apartments in that area. It needs to stay • LDR. Mary Ann explained the type of 4-plea that they plan to build. The reason Mr Covington wanted the zone change was because it was a -73 hardship. Mary Ann told the board we need to be careful about spot • zoning, but there are apartments in that area. J. D. explained to the P&Z that the church is considering building a Stake Center on the Randall Property off of 5th West. Jim suggested that we need to be careful changing the zone, after we had a consultant and studied all the zones before the zone were changed with the new ordinance. Mr Covington was not at the meeting to give more information. A motion was made by Jim Long and seconded by Scott Mortensen that because we have not been given enough information and that we table a decision until we get more information or until the next meeting. All Aye RE: PLAN PRESENTED FOR A CAR WASH - 2ND E & 1ST N - (DEE THUESON) Dee Thueson was at the meeting to present a plan for a Car Wash off of 2nd East and 1st North on the property across the street from Adams School. It is the property that was owned by Walters. It is in compliance with the zone. (he showed a plan he had drawn) There would need to be a 7 foot buffer between the car wash and the Residential properties that are built on Ricks Ave. He would need to bring in a plan drawn to scale. RE: ARBY'S RESTAURANT Dick Skidmore was at the meeting to show a plan for the new Arbys restaurant. Jim Long told him they would have to put in an 8 foot sidewalk and a 7 foot green area in front. They want to start in May. Mr Skidmore was told that the city council will not allow any building until they start on the Stop Light. A motion was made by Jim Long that we approve the plans at this state, contingent upon the approval of the Department Heads and John Millar's approval and that John check out the situation on the sidewalk and make his recommendation. Seconded by Davawn Beattie. All Aye RE: DISCUSSION OF A VARIANCE FOR JOHN WILCOX - GARAGE We have a request from John Wilcox for a variance to put a garage on the property line. He was not at the meeting and there was no plan. A motion was made by Dave Pincock that we table the request until we have more information and a plan. Seconded by Richard All Aye Jim stated that we need to know what he wants and told the clerk to tell him that we won't allow it on the property line and suggest that he buy more land. RE: SET BACKS FOR CUL DE SACS Mary Ann asked the board what they wanted to do on the Set Back on Cul • de Sacs. Richard stated it was his understanding that we would not change our ordinance. The board agreed. ins • RE: SIGN ORDINANCE Terry Leishman talked to the board about his concern about our needing a Sign Ordinance. We need something to say they can't put a sign on the city easement and with some guidelines. Davawn will review some other city ordinances and report back at the next meeting. RE: DISCUSSION OF OPENING 5TH WEST Bruce Sutherland discussed with the board opening 5th West were it was closed for the race track. Richard asked if there was a compromise we could come up with? Jim suggested that for a long range plan we probably would need it open for access to future development. Richard felt it would be a touchy subject to explore a compromise. Jerry suggested that we go to the Cutter Association and talk to them about future use of it. Richard told them we have made so much progress with the Impact Zone, he would hate to do anything that would stop that. The next Planning & Zoning meeting will be held on May 27 at 7:30 P. M. Discussion on the sidewalk in front of Walmart. Jerry made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Dave. All Aye /~