HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_Planning & Zoning Meeting_03112020PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
IONA COMMUNITY CENTER
March 11, 2020 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Chairman James West, Member Ray Hart, Member Gary Elliott, Member John Lott,
Member Dee Johnson and Assistant Clerk Heather Marley.
ABSENT: None.
VISITORS: Scott Kelly and Larie Elliott.
Chairman West welcomed everyone and led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes: Chairman West entertained a motion. Member Hart moved to approve
the minutes for January 8, 2020 as long as Assistant Clerk Marley makes the change on the
wording about the soil survey to be an Amendment to or Appendix to Chapter 8. Member Elliott
seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Items of Business:
a. Public Hearings
6:30 p.m. — Conditional Use Permit — Scott Kelly, New Self -Storage
Facility located on vacant Commercial lot on Main Street: Member Elliott
recused himself from this Public Hearing due to personal conflict. Scott Kelly
approached the podium and stated that he is re -applying for this Conditional
Use Permit, having been denied previously. Mr. Kelly stated his opinion that
there is a need for storage units in Iona. He stated there are two other storage
facilities in Iona and together they have ninety six units and currently ninety
three units rented out. Mr. Kelly also stated facts about the amount of storage
units in Idaho Falls and the need for them. He stated he will employ one part-
time employee. He stated the facility will not use much water, electricity or
sewer and will not produce any air pollution. He stated there will be no outside
storage, and there will be a six foot fence on the North, South and East sides of
the property. He stated he will keep the facility well maintained. Member Hart
asked if Mr. Kelly would pave the property and Mr. Kelly said not at first but
would pave it once the business started making some money. Member Hart
inquired about swales and water retention on the property. Mr. Kelly answered
the drainage will be at the back of the property. Chairman West asked what
type of material the fence would be made from. Mr. Kelly stated he would like
to put in a vinyl or a metal fence. Member Lott asked how many units the
facility would hold and Mr. Kelly stated sixty eight. Chairman West proceeded
to read correspondence from residents of Iona. Gary and Larie Elliott and Betty
McKinlay wrote that they were opposed to the storage units. Debra Blumhorst
wrote she was in favor of the storage units. Chairman West invited those who
were in favor, neutral, or opposed to approach the podium. Gary Elliott stated
that he isn't opposed to storage units in general, but is opposed to having them
on Main Street. Larie Elliott approached the podium and expressed her
experience as a business owner to research properties or products before
purchasing them. Both Gary and Larie Elliott expressed they do not want
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storage units in the historic district of Iona. Mr. Kelly stated that his property is
zoned Commercial and that on both sides of the street on the block of his
property there are no historical buildings. Mr. Kelly also stated there is no
official historic district in Iona but just individual buildings on the block where
the City Building stands. Chairman West explained that even though a parcel is
zoned Commercial, business owners must get a Conditional Use Permit for
certain businesses to protect the City from undesirable businesses. Member
Hart stated that there may not be an official historic district but Iona's
Comprehensive Plan is a guideline of the vision for the City and Main Street
should be kept as historic as possible. Member Lott asked if the property has
sufficient room for trucks to turn and get to units. Mr. Kelly stated that trucks
have room and the property meets setback requirements found in City Code.
Member Johnson stated that much of Main Street was built before the City had
a Code to follow so there are homes on Commercial lots and the first
impression of Main Street is not impressive. Member Hart stated that any
business or home on Main Street should be made to look historic. Chairman
West explained that many residents are in favor of storage units but just not on
Main Street. Members discussed conditions to be met in order for the
Conditional Use Permit to be approved.
Chairman West entertained a motion. Member Hart made a motion to
recommend the Conditional Use Permit be approved by the City Council as
long as the following conditions are met:
1) A front fence or viewable blockage as to not see units from the road;
2) Pavement rather than gravel would be required as a driveway and parking
and ground cover;
3) The fencing needs to be solid and durable in nature;
4) The metal used on the buildings must be neutral colors and approved by the
City Council;
5) Lighting to be installed as such that they don't intrude on residential
properties surrounding the area;
Member Lott seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
b. Discussion of Iona City Code Title 11, Chapter 6 - Commercial Zone: This
discussion was tabled until the next Planning and Zoning Meeting which will be held on
April 8, 2020. Chairman West entertained a motion. Member Elliott made a motion to
table the discussion until April. Member Lott seconded the motion. All in favor, motion
carried.
c. Discussion of Iona City Code Title 11, Chapter 12 — Off -Street Parking and
Loading Facilities: This discussion was tabled until the next Planning and Zoning
Meeting which will be held on April 8, 2020. Member Elliott made a motion to table the
discussion until April. Member Lott seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Member Hart made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Member Elliott seconded the motion. All in
favor, motion carried.
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Meeting Adjourned: 8:00 p.m.
P&Z APPROVED: June 10, 2020
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Heather Marley, Assistant 4erk
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