Minutes - 2005 - City Council - 09/27/2005 - Regular
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EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
Minutes
September 27, 2005
No agenda item will be openedfor discussion or action after 10:00 p.m., unless Council
approves a meeting time extension via a motion prior to 10:00 p.m. and subsequent meeting
time extensions prior to their expiration
I. CALL TO ORDER: Council Member Guerber calls the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Sedlacek moves that Council Member Guerber should conduct the meeting because
of his years of service as Mayor and a Council Member. Seconded by Nordstrom.
ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES.................
2. ROLL CALL: BASTIAN, SEDLACEK, GUERBER, NORDSTROM. Bastian absent. A
quorum is present.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
. Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine and are acted on with one
motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless the Mayor, a
Councilmember, member of City Staff, or a citizen requests an item to be removed
from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Items removed from the Consent Agenda
will be placed on the Regular Agenda in a sequence determined by the Rules of
Order.
. Any item on the Consent Agenda which contains written Conditions of Approval
from the City of Eagle City Staff, Planning & Zoning Commission, or Design
Review Board shall be adopted as part of the City Council's Consent Agenda
approval motion unless specifically stated otherwise.
A. Claims Against the City.
B. Minutes of September 6, 2005.
C. Minutes of September 13,2005.
D. Minutes of September 20, 2005.
E. Findinl!s of Fact and Conclusions of Law for A-3-05 & RZ-5-05 - Annexation
and Rezone from RUT to R-2 - Chad Moffat: Chad Moffat, represented by
Roylance & Associates, is requesting an annexation and rezone from RUT
(Rural Urban Transition) to R-2 (Residential up to 2 units per acre). The 14.6-
acre site is located on the west side of Park Lane approximately one-half mile
north of Floating Feather Road at 1835 Park Lane. (WEV)
F. Findinl!s of Fact and Conclusions of Law for PP-6-05 - Moffat Subdivision-
Chad Moffat: Chad Moffat, represented by Roylance & Associates, is
requesting preliminary plat approval for Moffat Subdivision. The 14.6-acre, 30
lot subdivision (24 buildable, 6 common) is located on the west side of Park
Lane approximately one-half mile north of Floating Feather Road at 1835 Park
Lane. (WEV)
G. Findinl!s of Fact and Conclusions of Law for PP/FP-3-05 - Combined
Preliminary and Final Plat for Erland Subdivision No.1 - Bob Erland: Bob
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Erland, represented by Tim Mokwa with Toothman-Orton Engineering, is
requesting combined preliminary plat and final plat approval for Erland
Subdivision No. I (a re-subdivision of parcel "Coo of Merrill Subdivision), for a
2-lot commercial subdivision. The I.638-acre development is located on the
south side of East Iron Eagle Drive approximately 1,800 feet west of Edgewood
Lane. (WEv)
H. Appointment to the Historical Preservation Commission: Mayor Merrill is
requesting Council confirmation of Phyllis Schlandor to fulfill the balance of a
vacated term. Ms. Schlandor's term will expire in November, 2007. (NM)
I. Appointment to the Library Board: Upon the recommendation of the Library
Director, Mayor Merrill is requesting Council confirmation of Margo Walters to
the Library Board. Ms. Walter's will be serving a five year term which will
expire in 2010. (NM)
J. Appointment to the Library Board: Upon the recommendation of the Library
Director, Mayor Merrill is requesting Council confirmation of Christine Allred
to fulfill the balance of a vacated term. Ms. Allred's term will expire in 2009.
(NM)
K. Appointment to Desil!n Review Board: The Mayor is requesting Council
confirmation of Beth Zahm to fulfill the balance of a vacated term. Ms. Zahm' s
term will expire in June 2008. (NM)
L. Desil!nation of Pollinl! Places: For the general election on November 8, 2005
the polling places shall be: Precinct #500, Eagle Senior Center 312 E. State
Street Eagle Idaho. Precinct #501: 7th Day Adventist Church - School Gym 538
W. State St. Eagle, Idaho. (SKB)
M. Eal!le Senior Center Utilities Al!reement for FY 2005/2006 (SKB)
N. Eal!le Senior Citizen Van Use Al!reement for FY 2005/2006. (SKB)
O. Joint Powers Al!reement between Ada County Sheriff's Office. the Ada
County Prosecutinl! Attornev's Office and the City of Eal!le relatinl! to Law
Enforcement Services and Prosecutinl! Services for FY 2005/2006. (SKB)
P. Service Al!reement for animal control services between the City of Eal!le and
the Idaho Humane Society for FY 2005/2006. (SKB)
Q. Contract for Services for City Forester FY 2005/2006. (SKB)
R. Contract for Services for Facilities Manal!er for FY 2005/2006. (SKB)
S. Personal Computer and Network support Al!reement with Computer Arts.
Inc. (SKB)
Sedlacek removes item #K from the Consent Agenda.
Nordstrom removes item #S from the Consent Agenda.
Sedlacek moves to approve the Consent Agenda minus Items #K & #S. Seconded by
Nordstrom. Sedlacek: A YEj Guerber: A YEj Nordstrom: AYE: ALL A YES: MOTION
CARRIES..............
5K. Appointment to Desil!n Review Board: The Mayor is requesting Council confirmation of
Beth Zahm to fulfill the balance of a vacated term. Ms. Zahm's term will expire in June 2008.
(NM)
Sedlacek; I pulled the recommendation for the appointment to the Design Review Board
because we do not have the Mayor and the full Council at the meeting tonight and I would
like to table this matter to the October 11, 2005 City Council meeting. This is a Motion.
Seconded by Nordstrom. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES..................
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5S. Personal Computer and Network support Al!reement with Computer Arts. Inc. (SKB)
Nordstrom: I would like to ask the City Clerk how the hours were determined for the contract.
City Clerk Bergmann: We have a history of several years with Computer Arts, Inc. and during
the budget time I consult with our IT person from Computer Arts as to the hours we have
consumed and we discuss any extra hour needs for the upcoming year. This next fiscal year we
will need additional ours to move City Hall into the new building so these hours are reflected in
this contract.
Nordstrom moves to accept Personal Computer and Network support Agreement with
Computer Arts, Inc. as presented. Seconded by Sedlacek. ALL AYES: MOTION
CARRIES..................... ..
6. PROCLAMATIONS & RESOLUTIONS:
A. Resolution No. 05-20: Declaration of surplus property. (SKB)
Council Member Guerber introduces the issue.
Nordstrom moves to approve Resolution No. 05-20, Declaration of surplus property.
Seconded by Sedlacek. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES......................
7. FINAL PLATS: None
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. CU-07-05/PPUD-03-05/PP-09-05 - Bellemeade Planned Unit Development - Tom Ricks
and John Wood: Tom Ricks and John Wood, represented by Becky McKay with Engineering
Solutions, LLP are requesting preliminary development plan, conditional use, and preliminary
plat approvals for Bellemeade Planned Unit Development, a 62-lot (48-buildable, 14-common)
planned residential development. The 15.75-acre site is located at 312 North Park Lane, 3850
West Flint Drive and 3855 West Flint Drive. (WEv)
Council Member Guerber introduces the issue.
Becky McKay, representing the application, provides Council an overview of the project. This is
an area in transition. These lots were platted as Flint Estates. Each of these parcels has an
existing dwelling that had to be incorporated into our design. Discussion on the conditions and
restrictions from ACHD. Discussion on the landscaping within the project. We have met two
times with Drainage District #2 on the stub drain. Discussion eliminating the stub drain and the
proposed new drainage. The Drainage District agreed that we could abandon the stud drain.
Discussion on lot sizes. Weare in the parameters for this area. Your staff sees this area as
mixed use. You have the High School, the music academy and commercial in this area. General
discussion.
Tom Ricks, 1560 N. Park Lane, applicant, all ditches will be covered or tiled. I will be working
with one builder exclusively and I am stressing a Jackson Hole, Sun Valley look to this
subdivision. There are a lot of big trees in this area and these trees will be incorporated in our
landscaping. Presents displays boards with home designs. We will patio homes on the smaller
lots with a narrow width. These homes will fit the site exactly. Discussion on the style and type
of homes on the north side. General discussion.
Becky McKay discusses the 404 Permit. Under the new ruling handed down almost everything
ditch dumps into the Boise River so a 404 Permit would need to be acquired. New rules are that
every lateral that has a shut off will be exempt. General discussion.
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City Planner Williams: Displays overheads and provides Council an overview of the site and the
project. I was the staff person who did the Staff Report and saw the application through the
Planning and Zoning. Discussion on the site plan. This development has 19% open space. This
development has 47 lots. Discussion on the site specific conditions. Discussion on the 404
Permit. Discussion on the open spaces. General discussion.
Council Member Guerber opens the Public Hearing.
Council Member Guerber closes the Public Hearing.
General Council discussion.
Sedlacek moves to approve CU-07-05/PPUD-03-05/PP-09-05 - Bellemeade Planned Unit
Development with all Standard and Site Specific Conditions of Approval. Seconded by
Nordstrom. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES...................
B. CU-11-05 - Heil!ht Exception for Rivendell Music Academy - Ken & Mary Cenell:
Slichter Architects is requesting conditional use approval for a height exception to allow a 42'-
II" peak of roof and 45'-5" to top of spires, building for Rivendell Music Academy. The height
exception (the portion ofthe building above 35-feet) is for the purpose of accommodating the
design and pitch of the roof with spires. The 3.75-acre site is located approximately 600-feet
north of State Highway 44 at 3415 West Flint Drive. (WEv)
Council Member Guerber introduces the issue.
Chad Slicter, Slichter Architects, representing the applicant Rivendell Music Academy, displays
a design board and provides Council an overview of the project. We are here for the height
exception. We have a building that is 42' II" high. The City Code has a height limit of35'. We
are on an entry into the City. The project will have a campus style feel. We are away from
primary roadways so sight should not be an issue. We will compliment Camille Beckman. The
style does have an elevated base. We have steep roofs, which also pushes us up over the height
limitation. There will be three stories, 2 Y2 exposed. The roof itself is pushing 14'. Staff
reviewed and has made a recommendation for approval. We will have a height transition down
to the other buildings. General discussion.
Planner Williams, displays a site plan and an overhead displaying the building and provides
Council an overview of the project and discusses the reasons for the staff recommendation of
approval. This project will compliment the Camille Beckman site. There will be commercial
development in the areas surrounding this project. This is in the middle of the Design Review
process. This building will be buffered from State Street. General discussion.
Council Member Gnerber opens the Public Hearing.
Council Member Guerber swears in John Wood.
John Wood, 1501 Floating Feather, displays an overhead of the site plan and discusses the access
the road. The school will now be 5 Yz acres. Discussion on the commercial area. Tom Ricks and
I own the adjacent property and we are in support of this project. This is a great enhancement for
the City. General discussion.
Council Member Guerber closes the Public Hearing.
General Council discussion.
Nordstrom moves to approve CU-11-05 - Height Exception for Rivendell Music Academy
as presented with all Site Specific Conditions. Seconded by Sedlacek. ALL AYES:
MOTION CARRIES................
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C. Hearinl! to consider a resolution authorizinl! the minl! of a petition for iudicial
confirmation under the Idaho iudiciaI confirmation law: The proposed petition would seek
judicial confirmation of the power of the City (I) to incur an indebtedness as an "ordinary and
necessary expense" of the City authorized by the general laws of the State, within the meaning of
Article 8, Section 3, of the Idaho Constitution, in an amount not to exceed $2, I 00,000, for
domestic water system improvements; (2) to enter into a loan agreement with State of Idaho,
Division of Environmental Quality and to issue the promissory note or other evidence of
indebtedness of the City for the same, for the purpose of financing the cost of necessary
improvements to the domestic water system of the City; and (3) to pledge the City's water system
revenues for the payment of such indebtedness for a term of not more than twenty (20) years.
(SEB & VB)
Council Member Guerber introduces the issue.
City Attorney Zokan: The City Engineer recommends postponing this hearing because of the
potential of changing the site of the water tank and also the cost may change. I would
recommend that you continue this matter. I do not have a time frame from the Engineer. If
something changes then you would need to adopt a new resolution. General discussion.
Sedlacek moves to table this matter to November 9, 2005 City Council meeting. Seconded
by Nordstrom. Discussion. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES.....................
D. A-I0-04 & RZ-16-04 - Annexation and Rezone From RUT to BP - Red Cliff
Development: Red Cliff Development, represented by Bob Unger, is requesting an annexation
and rezone from RUT (Rural Urban Transition) to BP (Business Park) for Optimist Park
Subdivision NO.2. The 9.8-acre site is located approximately 700-feet south of Hill Road on the
west side of Horseshoe Bend Road at 8811 North Horseshoe Bend Road. The applicant is
requesting this item be tabled to the October 11, 2005 meeting.
Council Member Guerber introduces the issue. The applicant is requesting this item be tabled to
the October II, 2005 meeting.
Sedlacek moves to table A-I0-04 & RZ-16-04 - Annexation and Rezone From RUT to BP-
Red Cliff Development to the October 11,2005 City Council meeting. Seconded by
Nordstrom. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES..................
9. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discussion of Proposed Ordinance No. 528: An Ordinance Of The City Of Eagle, Ada
County, Idaho, Amending Eagle City Code Title 4 To Add A New Chapter Establishing Limits
On The Sale Of Methamphetamine Precursor Drugs; Providing A Penalty; Providing A Savings
Clause; And Providing For An Effective Date. (SB)
Council Member Guerber introduces the issue.
Guerber moves to continue this item to the October 11, 2005 City Council meeting.
Seconded by Sedlacek. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES................
B. Review and action on proposed professional rate adjustment for Holladay Enl!ineerinl!
Company. (SKB)
Council Member Guerber introduces the issue.
Nordstrom moves to continue this item to the October 11,2005, City Council meeting.
Seconded by Sedlacek. Discussion. ALL AYES: MOTION CARRIES..............
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10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
II. REPORTS:
City Attorney report: None
City Engineer Report: None
City Clerk/Treasurer Report: None
Zoning Administrator's Report: None
Mayor's Report: None
Sedlacek: The Economic Development meeting is this Thursday at 7:30 a.m. There are some
issues heating up over Rembrandts. I will be taking some of those comments from the meeting.
Guerber: We will be having a recommendation coming to us from the Building Official to buy 2
FI50 pickups instead of2 Ranger pickups. They will come in at $35,750.00 which is over the
$35,000 we budgeted for. The mileage will be comparable.
A couple oflights are burnt out. One by the Bank on Stierman and one in the middle of the
Winding Creek Subdivision. These are Idaho Power lights.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
Sedlacek moves to adjourn. Seconded by Nordstrom. ALL AYE: MOTION CARRIES...
Hearing no further business, the Council meeting adjourned at 9: 15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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CITY CLERK/TREASURER
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Hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the filing
of a petition for Judicial confirmation under the
Idaho Judicial confirmation law
PUBLIC HEARING
THE CITY OF EAGLE
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, `
"'27, 2005
7:31 ' M.
NAME
ADDRESS/
TELEPHONE
TESTIFY
SUBJECT YES/NO? PRO/CON
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CU -11-05 - Height Exception for Rivendell Music
Academy - Ken & Mary Cenell
PUBLIC HEARING
THE CITY OF EAGLE
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, 7, 2005
7:30 .M.
ADDRESS/ TESTIFY
TELEPHONE SUBJECT YES/NO? PRO/CON
NAME
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CU-07-05/PPUD-03-05/PP-09-05 - Bellemeade Planned
Unit Development — Tom Ricks and John Wood
PUBLIC HEARING
THE CITY OF EAGLE
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, , 2005
7:3 P.1Vi.
ADDRESS/ TESTIFY
TELEPHONE SUBJECT YES/NO? PRO/CON
NAME
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