Minutes - 2008 - Planning & Zoning - 08/04/2008 - Regular
THE CITY OF EAGLE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
August 4, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Smith, Aizpitarte, Tanner, Roehling. Absent: Felix.
3. 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 Chairman, a Commissioner,
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 that contains written recommendations from the City of
Eagle shall be adopted as part of the Planning & Zoning Commission's Consent Agenda
approval motion unless specifically stated otherwise.
A. Minutes of July 21, 2008 Workshop & Regular Meeting.
B. Findin2s of Fact and Conclusions of Law for A-01-08/RZ-OI-08 & PP-OI-08-
Annexation and Rezone from RUT to MU-DA and Preliminarv Plat for Old Vallev
Plaza Subdivision - 4149 State Street. LLC: 4149 State Street, LLC, represented by
Shawn Nickel with Rose Law Group, is requesting an annexation and rezone of two (2)
parcels (totaI2.05-acres), from RUT (Rural Urban Transition) to MU-DA (Mixed Use
with a development agreement) and preliminary plat approval for Old Valley Plaza
Subdivision, a 1.88-acres, 8-1ot (7-buildable, I common) commercial subdivision. The
site is generally located on the southwest corner of State Highway 44 and 0 ld Valley
Road at 4149 West State Street.
Staff requests item 3B be removed to make changes.
Roeling removes the minutes for changes and additions. These changes are reflected in the
Minutes of July 21, 2008.
Mike Williams, City Staff, discusses the changes for the Findings. Tanner had recused
himself from this application and it has been changed in the findings.
Aizpitarte moves to accept the Consent Agenda as modified. Seconded by Roehling.
ALL A YES...MOTION CARRIES.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. A-02-08/RZ-06-08 - Annexation and Rezone from RUT to A-R - John VO!!t: John
Vogt is requesting approval of an annexation and rezone from RUT (Rural - Urban
Transition - Ada County designation) to A-R (Agricultural-Residential). The 39-acre site
is located on the northeast corner of West Beacon Light Road and North Park Lane at
3632 West Beacon Light Road. The public hearing for this item has been closed. This
item was continued from the July 21, 2008 meeting.
Aizpitarte introduces the item.
Roehling recuses himself as he was not at the previous meeting.
Tanner feels they should move this forward for approval.
Smith does not feel this application has anything to offer.
Aizpitarte is in favor of the application.
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Ted Venagas, City Staff, clarifies the difference between this application and the
comprehensive plan amendment. This is compliant with our current comprehensive plan.
After clarification from staff, Smith is now in favor of the application.
Aizpitarte moves to recommend approval of A-02-08/RZ-06-08 - Annexation and
Rezone from RUT to A-R - John Vogt: Seconded by Tanner. THREE
AYES...(Roehling recused). MOTION CARRIES.
B. CU-03-08 - Conditional Use Permit for an Ambulance Service Disoatch Station - St.
Lukes Health Svstem: St. Luke's Health System, represented by ZGA Architects and
The Land Group, Inc., is requesting conditional use permit approval to provide
accommodations for an on site ambulance service dispatch station located at the St.
Luke's Regional Medical Center. The 14.49-acre site is located at the southwest corner of
State Highway 44 and Horseshoe Bend Road at 310 I East State Street. The public
hearing for this item has been closed. This item was continuedfrom the July 21,2008
meeting.
Aizpitarte introduces the item.
Roehling recuses himself as he was not at the previous meeting.
Tom Scofield, 190 E. Bannock Street, Boise, the applicant stands for direct questions from the
Commission.
Aizpitarte asks how many meetings they have had with the neighbors and when they were
held. Also asks if he feels they have come to some terms.
Mr. Scofield discusses the letter that was submitted. He left a phone message on the 25th of
June. There was a letter mailed out on the 18th. There were no responses received from the
neighbors. They did agree on the landscaping. He drafted a response to clarify the language.
Had asked staff to defer the meeting from the 2 pt to now. Discussion of a berm. The
neighbors would like to have a berm constructed (650 feet). Received an additional letter
today which asked him to respond to respond by I :00 p.m.
Smith discusses the doors and visual impact. Curious about construction of the doors. The
applicant agreed to a mechanical ventilation unit.
Aizpitart askes Rob Sebia, Lakeland Estates HOA president, to come up for questions.
Aizpitarte asks if the applicant was responsive to the requests.
Mr. Sebia was unable to contact Mr. Scofield. Discusses the absolute bare minimum requests
from the neighbors.
Smith comments on the testimony at the last meeting. Feels the lack of activity is
disappointing. Asks how many officers the Home Owners Association had. There are a total
of three officers for the HOA. Smith asks if the landscaping increased.
Aizpitarte asks about the letters Mr. Sebia received.
Mike Williams discusses the options of the Commission.
Tanner discusses the information from the original hearing. Feels he could suggest or propose
mitigation option.
Smith feels the HOA and the applicant have not reached a compromise. Would like to
continue the meeting and reopen the public hearing. Smith asks Mr. Sebia if the officers
received a copy of the letters as well.
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Smith moves item CU-03-08 - Conditional Use Permit for an Ambulance Service
Dispatch Station - St. Lukes Health System be continued and reopen the public hearing
to the first meeting in September. Seconded by Aizpitarte. Smith amends motion: and
to be re-noticed. Second concurs. THREE AYES...(Roehling recused). MOTION
CARRIES.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. CU-ll-06 MOD - Outdoor Plav~round Area for Land of Nod Learnin!! Center-
Genesis One LLC: Genesis One LLC, represented by Travis Burrows of Dave Evans
Construction, is requesting a modification to a conditional use permit to allow a fenced-in
outdoor playground area for Land of Nod Learning Center. The O.33-acre site is located
on the south side of East Iron Eagle Drive, approximately Y4 mile west of Edgewood Lane
at 1167 East Iron Eagle Drive (Lot 9, Block I, Merrill Subdivision No.5).
Aizpitarte introduces the item.
Dave Rossow, 2729 N. Mule Deer Way, Meridian, reviews the application.
Ted Venagas, City Staff, reviews the staff report.
Smith asks if there is a set of standards for fence types. There has not been anything come
through for fencing along that perimeter. Decorative or cast iron fencing would be required.
Aizpitarte asks about safety reasons. Decorative wrought iron fencing.
Roehling asks if there is a way for the children to exit. Asks about security of the gates
discusses safety issues.
Aizpitarte opens the public hearing.
No one from the public chooses to speak.
Dave Rossow rebuts. Discusses the gate security and safety concerns.
Aizpitarte closes the public hearing.
Roehling feels that it is straight forward. Feels satisfied with the application.
Tanner agrees.
Smith agrees.
Aizpitarte would like the fence reinforced.
Aizpitarte moves to recommend approval CU-ll-06 MOD - Outdoor Playground Area
for Land of Nod Learning Center with the following recommendations: One is that the
wrought iron fence is reinforced per design review with the sensitivity of concern for, I
want to say kind of debris i.e. tires from State Highway 44 that there is some barrier
from those and that for the fenced in areas that as part of your evacuation plan that you
guys have that it's spelled out that when there's emergency evacuation that a
responsible adult goes to each one of these areas to make sure the kids are able to egress
and get out of those particular areas. Seconded by Roehling. Discussion. Aizpitarte
amends his motion to include staff recommendations. Seconded by Smith. ALL
A YES...MOTION CARRIES.
7. REPORTS:
A. Commission:
B. City Attorney:
C. Staff:
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8. ADJOURNMENT:
Aizpitarte moves to adjourn. Seconded by Roehling. ALL AYES...MOTION
CARRIES.
Hearing no further business the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED:
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SHARON K. BERGMANN
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