HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_Planning & Zoning Meeting_02122020PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
IONA COMMUNITY CENTER
February 12, 2020 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Chairman James West, Member Ray Hart, Member Gary Elliott, Member John Lott,
Assistant Clerk Heather Marley.
ABSENT: Member Dee Johnson.
VISITORS: Scott Kelly and Kevin Murray.
Chairman West welcomed everyone and Assistant Marley led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes: Chairman West entertained a motion. Member Lott moved to approve the
minutes for January 8, 2020 as written. Member Hart seconded the motion. All in favor, motion
carried.
Items of Business:
a. Discussion of Zoning Options for 10.70 Acre Parcel on Iona Road
(Parcel#RP02N38E016616) — Kevin Murray: Kevin Murray distributed a map to all
Planning & Zoning Commission Members. He approached the podium and stated his
name and his address. He explained that the property he is discussing is currently located
in Bonneville County. The property is a 10.7 acre parcel. There has been interest in
building a commercial building on the property and Mr. Murray stated it would be
beneficial for the City of Iona to annex the property and change it to a Commercial Zone.
Mr. Murray also offered his assistance in updating the Iona City Comprehensive Plan.
b. Discussion of Iona City Code Title 11, Chapter 6- Commercial Zone, pertaining to
Permitted and Conditional Uses: Chairman West explained the City Council wanted
the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss Title 11, Chapter 6 of the City Code to
possibly remove any items that are not relevant. Members discussed removing "Adult
book stores" and "Second hand sales" from the list. Member Lott suggested removing
"Storage units". Chairman West said the storage unit discussion was for the next item on
the agenda. Member Lott stated "Manufacturing facilities" could be removed from the
list. Member Hart suggested adding that any business in the Historic District should
require a Conditional Use Permit. Member Elliott suggested creating a heading in the
Commercial Zone that specifically designates the Historical District. Chairman West
stated his concern that if any item were to be removed from the Conditional Use list,
then such item would not have to be approved by Planning and Zoning before going
before the City Council. Member Hart pointed out that some things are federally
mandated, such as a "Communication tower", and do not require approval. Chairman
West inquired whether "RV Parks or Sales" was on the Conditional Use Permit List. He
stated that it would be up to the business owner to maintain the property and if they
didn't comply, the Bonneville County Sheriff would enforce the City Code. Member
Lott asked why "Wholesale Operations" needs a Conditional Use Permit and "Retail"
does not. Chairman West suggested that "Wholesale Operations" is a larger operation so
it would need to be approved by Planning and Zoning and have to meet any conditions
required by the Commission. Member Hart stated that "Wholesale Operations" would
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have to store equipment and goods on a larger scale, whereas "Retail" is confined within
the store. Chairman West said that 11-6-5A needs to be re -worded because it states that
no front or side setback is required, but later it states the side yard has to be at least ten
feet. Member Hart stated that no setback is required except when it abuts a residential
lot. Chairman West stated that in 11-6-6, Residential zoning requires at least 1/3 acre but
Commercial can use smaller lots if it surrounded by residential. Member Hart inquired
whether it states how much parking is required for a business. Members couldn't find
information on parking for businesses and agreed it needs to be discussed and put in the
City Code. Chairman West suggested clarification on the buffers that cannot be more
than six feet. Member Hart suggested it should say fence because trees or landscape can
be buffers but are much higher than six feet. Chairman West said he will make the
necessary changes and will attend the City Council Meeting to review the changes with
them.
c. Discussion of Main Street: Members discussed Historic Main Street and where the
boundaries of it should be. Member Hart asked if the boundaries should be from Iona
Road to Rockwood, or reduce it from Hansen Avenue to Rockwood. The buildings
within the smaller area are the most historical parts of Iona. Chairman West asked if it
should be made a Historic District to ensure that any new homes or businesses look
similar to the older, historic ones. Member Lott stated that making it a Historic District
would protect it from businesses that would not be conducive to the area. Member Hart
stated that anything adjacent to a Historic area would require a Conditional Use Permit.
d. Discussion of Iona Comprehensive Plan — Chapters 4-7: Members discussed updating
Chapter 4 after the census is done so it can be more up to date. Member Hart suggested
having new businesses that would provide employment opportunities to the community.
Members discussed updating Chapter 5 to include the new schools that have been built
in the district. Member Lott suggested having a Retirement Center or things for the
Retirees to volunteer and help the community. Chapter 7 just needs to maintain the
Historic feel without being too restrictive or intrusive. Member Lott inquired about
Policy No. 2 which states that the City should require detailed site and operations and
mitigation plans before approving extraction activities. Member Hart stated that was to
prevent having a gravel pit in the city limits. Member Hart stated that the houses on
Main Street could convert into businesses but a business could not convert into
apartments. Member Elliott stated that in the Transitional Agricultural Land Use Policies
numbers four and five need to be more specific so there would be more control. Member
Lott stated that he built a soil survey for the City about three years ago. It was about
sixty pages long and it should be an amendment to or appendix to Chapter 8.
Member Hart made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Member Elliott seconded the motion. All in
favor, motion carried.
Meeting Adjourned 7:45 p.m.
P&Z APPROVED: March 11, 2020
ATTEST:
Assistant, Heather Marley
es West, Chairman
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