Minutes - 1994 - Design Review - 08/03/1994 - Regular
EAGLE CITY LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE
MINUTES
August 3, 1994
Chairman Laura Markham called the meeting to order.
resulted as follows:
The roll call
Barbara Montgomery, Phil Hull, Laura Markham, Carol West, Franz
Witte, Tal Trautman, Stan Bastian, Pete Centorino. Kelli Blair
submitted her resignation.
Minutes: Moved by Markham and seconded by Witte to approve the
minutes of May 5 and July 7 providing a follow-up on the July 7
meeting, referencing Echohawk is done. Were there only 2
conditions of approval? The staff will check this out and report
back to the Committee.
SUBJECTS TO DISCUSS:
Great Sky Estates-Landscaping Plan: John Evans, developer for the
[Jroject outlined a new landscaping plan to the committee. The
original plan, accepted by the committee, has been abandoned by the
developer. He would like the committee to consider adopting the
new plan. The original plan called for a block wall on State St.
This wall would be removed and additional trees and shrubs
substituted on a 5 ft berm, (minimum of 5 ft).
Moved by West and seconded by Montgomery to accept the new plan
with the following conditions:
1. to accept the removal of the proposed wall and substitute a 5
ft. berm with trees and shrubs, as outlined on the new plan, in its
place. The berm is to comply with Ordinance 244;
2. to seed or sod, irrigate and maintain the rights of way on
State St;
3. all planting materials are sizes and varieties required by the
committee.
4. approval is this phase of the project only. Addi tional
applications to come before the committee in the future, and, to
address fencing on the south side of the project, in the next
phase. AYE: Barbara Montgomery, Phil Hull, Laura Markham, Carol
West, Tal Trautman, Stan Bastian, Pete Centorino. NAY: Franz Witte
BURGER DEN TREE:
Doug, owner of the Burger Den and the neighbors, Linda & Steve
Bell, approached the Committee asking for advise on the tree on the
Burger Den property. The tree is a Black Walnut, which creates a
mess on the cars parked at the adjoining property. The owner would
like to prune the tree. The Bells' would like the tree removed.
The Committee denied the request for removal of the tree earlier in
the year. Moved by Cinterino and seconded by Trautman to instruct
the owner of the property where the tree is located, The Burger
Den, to fine prune the tree at his expense and keep it maintained.
The tree is not to be removed. ALL AYE.
"IDAHO POWER SUBSTATION: In order to landscape the area water
would have to be provided to the site. In order to get water to
the property pipes would have to be installed under State St. with
the drainage pipe that exists there. The drainage district
indicated ITD has jurisdiction. Staff contacted ITD and received
approval to use the pipe for the purpose outlined. The City
Council agreed to take care of the maintenance and the water (Idaho
Power would install a water meter) and bill Idaho Power. The City
is willing to bill Idaho Power on an annual basis or whatever time
1 dFlho Power agrees too. Moved by Centerino and seconded by
Moil tgomery to approve the above proposal. And, to approve the
landscaping plan amended by the committee to include the following:
1-
2.
install wood slates in the fence;
60% of the area will be turf, 40% planter beds, larger shrubs
and trees at the fenced area for screening. All planter beds
to include a weed barrier;
deciduous trees to be placed in the lawn area
to enter into a contract with the City for water and
maintenance to be billed to Idaho Power".
3.
4.
SEVEN MILE INN - Bill Hodges: After considerable discussion
regarding the plan submitted by Mr. Hodges, the Committee agreed
they could not accept the plan submitted without additional
information not referenced on the plan and referred the matter back
to the Council, to be placed on the August 23 agenda. the
application is to return to the Landscaping Committee in September.
SUBWAY RESTAURANT: The proposal was presented by Phil Hull. The
sign, if there is to be an additional sign, will need to be a
separate application. There will be curbs, gutters and sidewalks
installed on Second Street. There are plans for exterior lighting.
Moved by Witte and seconded by West to approve the design review
and landscaping plan with the following conditions:
1. require a 6 ft fence on the west and north boundaries of the
property;
2. all storage areas, trash areas and air conditioners to be
enclosed¡
3. the lighting on the lot needs to comply with the lighting
standards as provided by the City Engineer;
4. Any interior lit sign must go through staff or Council
approval;
5. Additional signs must have a separate application.
ALL AYE
~T1\FF REPORTS AND DISCUSSION:
1\rboretum: The budget submitted by Phil Hull on behalf of The Land
Group was reviewed.
Design Review/Landscaping Bid: Moved by BASTIAN and seconded by
Centerino to direct The Land Group to develop a new proposal to be
submitted to the City Council in order to implement a new ordinance
combining the two code sections. ALL AYE
J,yans Plumbing: Staff was directed to write Lyons Plumbing noticing
them for non compliance. Final occupancy will not be issued until
the landscaping does comply with the plans approved by the
committee.
Eagle Rd. - tree: Staff was asked to contact the property owner
about the care of the tree.
Kings - Treasure Valley Feed and Seed: To have the City Attorney
write them a letter of non compliance and send it certified.
WITTE asked the committee to reconstruct the format of the
committee to include 30 minutes prior to public applications in
order to come to an agreement to a consent agenda and to discuss,
as a workshop, some of the issues. The committee agreed to this
format.
Having no further business the committee adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
LAURA MARKHAM
CHAIRMAN EAGLE CITY LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE