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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z MINUTES APRIL 24, 2002REXBURG PLANNING & ZONING Apri124, 2002 7:00 p.m. Chairman: Winston Dyer Members: Robert. Schwartz Ted Whyte DaVawn Beattie Bobbette Carlson Glenn Walker Jacob Fullmer Mike Ricks P.F.C. John Millar City Attorney: Stephen Zollinger Minutes: Janet Williamson Mike moved to approve the minutes with one correction. Glenn seconded the motion. All voted aye. None opposed. Winston abstained. Glenn has the lighting people scheduled to make a presentation at the May 8~` meeting. Phase 5 and Master Plan for Hidden Valley Estates -Gene Palmer Winston declared a conflict of interest, stepped away from the table and asked Bob to be chairman. Winston Dyer - representing Gene Palmer and Don Blunck the developers, explained that there-are earlier phases of this development. His firm became involved at phase 3. He explained the master plan of the Hidden Valley Estates and phases 1 through 4. The layout of this master plan is substantially what the board has seen before. They have extended the residential collector street: (More explanation of streets) Hidden Valley will be a collector and extend to Hill Road. The board felt they have seen bits and pieces up to phase 4 and they have not seen this master plan before. (Discussion of master plan, grade, streets, etc.) Phase 5 consists of 14 lots. They have a park area of 2.8 acres on the master plan that connects to the green belt behind phases 1 and 2. John pointed out that one of the major changes is that a road that is shown as a minor collector, but provides capability of developing an east/west road, is shown on both the city and county comprehensive plan for future development as a minor arterial. This master plan does provide for a north south residential collector but it will preclude the development of any east/west minor arterial anywhere through this sub division. Winston stated that North Hill road does not have a dedicated right of way right now and part of this proposal for phase 5 is to dedicate the needed right of way along the south side. (More discussion of the cul de sac and arrangement of roads.) Glenn asked about all of the traffic dumping into North Hill Road which drops into 1 st North. John said there has been a lot of discussion on North Hill Road, primarily because of the double curve by the high school. (Discussion of Hidden Valley Road, North Hill, Millhollow and the 2 cul de sacs. Also surrounding area.) (Concern with the curve of the road by the trailer park.) Johns concern is not the north south carrying capacity but the east/west carrying capacity of the roads. Ted moved that the recommendation from the commission to the developer that they try and connect Palmer Circle to Valley View drive to at some point allow traffic flow and still maintain quiet speed through the neighborhood. DaVawn seconded the motion. All voted aye. None opposed. Winston abstained. Motion carried. Ted moved that they recommend that Hollow Dr. be extended to the east property line. Mike seconded the motion. All voted aye. None opposed. Winston abstained. Motion carried. Adjacent to and south of North Hill Road is phase 5. Most of the 141ots are about a quarter acre in size. They all line up with the utility layouts of the master plan. Because of the number of lots it will take a two step process. First to be approved as a preliminary plat and then as a final plat. John said one thing that needs to be added to the plat is the dedication of right of ways along the north side. The departments have not had a chance to review `, ~ Winston explained that they want create a landscaped entrance named Palmer Park on one lot that will belong to the homeowners. John noted that the Palmer Park would not be a city park but will be a privately owned and maintained entrance area. DaVawn moved to approve phase S preliminary plat of the Hidden Valley Estates subj ect to the city departments approval, the dedicated right of way and that Palmer Park entrance be a private park. Bobbette seconded the motion. All voted aye. None opposed. Winston abstained. Site Plan Review - 333 Bare Street -Tim Taylor Tim Taylor the developer explained that they are thinking of putting in married housing. They are trying to put in either a 4 or 5 Alex. Explained that most will have basements. The back property will have limitations of 20 feet and they would like 10 feet because they have so much property out front. Snow removal and parking discussed. East of Bare Street remains a private drive. Chris Huskinson said there would be no way to turn a fire truck around. Ted was nervous about it being a home- drawn plan, dimensions, etc. The buildings will probably be the size of a home. Ordinance requires a 20 foot minimum rear set back. Board needs to address this. The property owner to the east contacted John. and was concerned about that. Also, the one unit will have to be ADA. Also, parking questions, utilization, backing, etc., and how will storm water will be handled. Staffinput: There has been some talk of 4 or 5 plexes. This is zoned MDR and would allow 4 plexes. They would need a conditional use permit to go to a 5 Alex. • Issues before board: • 20 foot back yard set back • 4 plex verses a 5 plex • fire truck turn around • parking area • buffering where parking abuts residential use (east property line) Discussion. of fire issues--- Chris said they would. not be able to turn around. Tim said the garbage people pull in and back out. John said it is a road that never should have been. Glenn moved that they deny the site plan request and ask the developer to meet with the city staff and fire department and try to resolve the fire truck access, the issue with the landscaping on the north and east of the planned development, the set back of the buildings to the adjacent property owners on the east, meet the ordinance set backs, and address the handicapped issues. Jacob seconded the motion. All voted aye. None opposed. Motion carried. Site Plan Approval - 455 S. 2"d E -Randy Bird (Withdrawn) Staff concerns: This came before planning and zoning a few years ago as a single student complex. One of the key issues was whether or not we allow access onto Harvard Avenue. This plan does address that. What they did not include in their review is the amount of landscaping, how will storm water be handled, how on site detention will be developed, parking spaces, fire hydrants, etc. Request for Zone Change from Light Industrial (LI) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) Lorin Clements - 7 East 2"`' North Trudy Clements, developer explained that the front part of their property is residential (LDRl) and the back light industrial (LI). The City has plans for a city park in the back area. They have plans for a duplex and request a zone change for the back part of their property. Lot is 55 feet wide by 140. In the comprehensive plan the back half of the lots was changed to multi family. The access was explained. There was concern with fire protection and access. Glenn felt there was no problem with the zone change but there would be problems with a site plan. Discussion. Ted was concerned with spot zoning and the road right of way. Stephen, as a neighbor and in support of a public hearing, explained the development of the surrounding area. DaVawn moved that they send Lorin Clements request for a zone change at 7 E. 2nd N. to public hearing. Bobbette seconded the motion. Discussion. John said they may want to include the property to the east and the west. DaVawn changed his motion to also include the property to the east and west of the Clements property. Bobbette seconded the motion. All voted aye. None opposed. Motion carried. Preliminary Subdivision Review - 4t'' South and 1500 West (Porter Rd) - Westates Companies. Stan Rowlan, representing the developer, explained that this is a SO lot Subdivison. The average lot area is 8100 square feet. There is a park included that will be dedicated to the city. All street names 3 n will go through an in depth review by the county. Staff input: This has been in the process for about 2 years. This has not been reviewed by the fire department . It is an approvable plat. 1500 west will be called Porter Road and there will be no access to Porter Road from the lots. Ted declared a conflict of interest. Glenn moved that they approve the preliminary subdivision plat for Westates Companies with the addition of no access on to Porter Road. DaVawn seconded the motion. All voted aye. None opposed. Ted abstained. Motion carried. Request for a Conditional Use Permit - 55 South 3~d East -Brian Williams Heather Williams -They are requesting a conditional use permit for the home at 55 S. 31`' E. It is presently a single family dwelling and they would like to make it into a duplex for married housing. They would need 4 legal parking spaces. They have two in front and two in back John pointed out that they are 232 feet short of meeting the square footage required by the zoning ordinance. They could see if the city would vacate some of the alley in the back. There are separate entrances to the basement. (Discussion) Stephen said that vacating property wouid be up to the council. Ted moved that they deny the Conditional Use Permit due to the lack of square footage required by the zoning ordinance. Mike seconded the motion. All voted aye. None opposed. Motion carried. Request for a Conditional Use Permit - 407 South 4t" West - Deryk Dees (Withdrawn} Request for a Zone Change from High Density Residential (HDR) to High Density Residential 2 (HDR2) -Eric Earley - 7t'' South and 3~~ West Eric Earley was not present due to a health emergency in his family. John showed the location of the property on 7"' South. It is HDR and they are seeking HDRZ Zoning map was reviewed. There is a lot of single student housing in this area. Bob moved to send this to public hearing. Motion was seconded by Mike. All voted aye. None opposed. Motion passed. Miscellaneous Discussion: The meeting time for planning and zoning was discussed. Several would have occasional conflicts on Thursdays. (Mike, Bobbette, Winston, Doug) Meeting adjourned. (9:00 p.m.) •