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McCall City Council
Regular Meeting
McCall City Hall -- Legion Hall
VIA TEAMS Virtual
March 30, 2023
Call to Order and Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve the Agenda
Consent Agenda
Public Comment
Public Hearing
Business Agenda
Adjournment
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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Mayor Giles called the regular meeting of the McCall City Council to order at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Giles, Council Member Maciaszek, Council Member Nelson, Council Member
Nielsen, and Council Member Thrower all answered roll call.
City staff members present were Anette Spickard, City Manager; Bill Nichols, City Attorney;
BessieJo Wagner, City Clerk; Sarah Porter, Deputy Clerk; Erin Greaves, Communications
Manager; Linda Stokes, City Treasurer; Brian Parker, City Planner; Kurt Wolf, Parks and
Recreation Director; Meg Lojek, Library Director; Chris Curtin, Information Systems Manager;
Nathan Stewart, Public Works Director; Meredith Todd, Assistant City Planner; Seth Arrasmith,
Police Lieutenant
Also, in attendance were
Mayor Giles led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
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Council Member Maciaszek moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Council Member
Nielsen seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all members voted aye, and the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Staff recommended approval of the following ACTION ITEMS. All matters which are listed
within the consent section of the agenda have been distributed to each member of the McCall City
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Council for reading and study. The items listed are considered routine by the Council and were
enacted with one motion.
1. City Council Regular Minutes — January 26, 2023
2. City Council Special Minutes — January 27, 2023
3. City Council Regular Minutes — March 9, 2023
4. Payroll Report for the period ending March 3, 2023
5. Payroll Report for the period ending March 17, 2023
6. Warrant Register — GL
7. Warrant Register — Vendor
8. AB 23-058 City Licenses Report to Council Per McCall City Code
Per McCall City Code Title 4 Chapter 9, the City Council has determined the City Clerk shall
be delegated the authority to process and grant or deny all alcoholic beverage license
applications, other than certain circumstances involving catering permits, which the City Clerk
shall review the application for catering permit for completeness and forward said application
to the Police Chief. The Police Chief upon receipt of the application shall make a
recommendation to the City Clerk to approve or deny the application. Whenever the City Clerk
shall determine that an application for alcoholic beverage license transfer or renewal is
complete, the City Clerk shall approve or deny such application. All decisions of the City Clerk
shall be reported to the City Council at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting after
such a decision. The City Clerk is also responsible for all processing of business, taxi, snow
removal, pawnbroker, child daycare licenses, vendor and short-term rental permits, and public
event applications. Action: review the license report.
9. AB 23-059 Treasurer's Report as Required by IC 50-208
Treasurer's report of accounts and activity of office during the month of February 2023
regarding care, management, or disposition of sums of money, property, or business of the
City. Action: Review the report.
10. AB 23-063 Request to Proclaim April 2023 as Fair Housing Month
The Idaho Department of Commerce asks each community in Idaho to publish a Fair Housing
Proclamation each April to raise awareness of everyone's entitlement to Fair Housing. Title
VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act), as amended, prohibits discrimination
in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing -related transactions, based
on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age
of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of
children under the age of 18), and disability. Action: Proclaim April 2023 as Fair Housing
Month in the City of McCall and authorize the Mayor to sign the proclamation.
11. AB 23-064 Request to Proclaim April 16-22, 2023 As Volunteer Week in the City of
McCall
National Volunteer Week began in 1974 as a way to recognize and celebrate the efforts of
volunteers. Since then, the original emphasis on celebration has widened; the week has become
a nationwide effort to urge people to get out and volunteer in their communities. Every April,
charities and communities reinforce the week's official theme ("United We Serve") by
recognizing volunteers and fostering a culture of service. President Richard Nixon established
National Volunteer Week with an executive order in 1974. Every sitting U.S. president since
Nixon has issued a proclamation during National Volunteer Week, as have many U.S. mayors
and governors, urging Americans to give their time to community outreach organizations. The
City of McCall would like to recognize its many volunteers that serve on the City's
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Committees, Commissions, and Boards. These volunteers are a representative group of
stakeholders from a particular segment of the community appointed to provide comments and
advice on city projects or issues. The City of McCall has standing 2 Boards, 3 Commissions,
and 8 Advisory Committees which have a total of 72 volunteers who serve our community.
The City is having a Volunteer Appreciation event on April 12th to honor all the city's many
volunteers. Action: Proclaim April 16-22, 2023 As Volunteer Week in the City of McCall and
authorize the Mayor to sign the proclamation.
12. AB 23-067 Request to approve Agreement for Idaho Department of Environmental
Quality Source Water Protection Grant
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has awarded the City of McCall Public Works
Department a Source Water Protection Grant in the amount of $19,629 to purchase a
hydrocarbon sensor and security cameras to be installed at the water intake station in Legacy
Park. In the event of marine spillage, the hydrocarbon sensor will detect the presence of
gasoline in the water before the water enters the water treatment system. The video cameras
will help deter and document the water intake facility from human interference. No local cash
match is required for the grant. Action: Approve the Idaho Department of Environmental
Quality Source Water Protection Grant Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign all
necessary documents.
Council Member Nelson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Council
Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Nelson,
Council Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, Council Member Nelson, and Council Member
Thrower all voted aye, and the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Mayor Giles called for public comment at 5:33 p.m.
One (1) written comment was received and is included as Attachment 1.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Giles closed the comment period at 5:33 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
AB 23-065 Request to Adopt an Ordinance Approving CA -22-03: Amendments to Title III
of McCall City Code related to Service Stations within the Scenic Route Overlay
Zone
Council Member Nielsen moved to open the public hearing for CA -22-03: Amendments to
Title III of McCall City Code related to Service Stations within the Scenic Route Overlay
Zone. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member
Nielsen, Council Member Nelson, Mayor Giles, Council Member Maciaszek, and Council
Member Thrower all voted aye, and the motion carried.
City Planner Brian Parker presented to Council. At the November 17, 2020 meeting, City Council
conducted a public hearing for CA -20-03 for various zoning code amendments including,
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"3.7.033: PROHIBITED USES: The following use is prohibited in the Scenic Route Zone: Service
station." The hearing was continued to the January 14, 2021 meeting at which time the City
Council decided to approve all the code amendments in CA -20-03 without the proposed addition
of Section 3.7.033, which would have prohibited service stations along scenic routes. The City
Council asked that Section 3.7.033 be remanded back to the McCall Area Planning and Zoning
Commission for further study on the issue. The McCall Area Planning & Zoning Commission
conducted a work session on the subject code amendment on December 6, 2022. Based on
feedback from the work session meeting, staff developed the proposed code language. The
proposed code amendment was presented to the McCall Area Planning & Zoning Commission
during their regularly scheduled February 7, 2023 meeting, and the code amendment was
unanimously recommended for approval to the McCall City Council.
Council Member Thrower asked Planner Parker for clarification on the definition of a service
station. There is confusion as to what a service station is vs. what a service station is not. Planner
Parker noted Chevron is a good example of a business that meets all the various criteria listed in
the proposed code. If a business meets any of the criteria in the proposed code, then that business
should be considered a service station. Mayor Giles additionally expressed the same confusion as
to what is considered a service station under the proposed code and noted public comments claimed
the same confusion as well. The council expressed the need for more clarification on the definition
of a service station.
Public Comments
5 written comments were received and are included as Attachment 2.
Lynn Lewinski, 713 Broken Rein
Ms. Lewinski noted attending the Planning and Zoning meetings that addressed the code updates
for service stations. Additionally, Ms. Lewinsky noted the future of transportation may be different
with electric battery charging stations instead of gas fueling stations.
Lisa Beck, 303 Colorado St
Ms. Beck commented on the possible loopholes the code update for service stations presents and
submitted written comments before the meeting.
Wayne Ruemmele, 1008 Bitterroot Dr
Mr. Ruemmele submitted written comments before the meeting and additionally noted support for
the code change and further clarification on the definition of a service station.
Mayor Giles noted continued uncertainty with the definition of a service station, but the intent is
clear. Attorney Nichols asked Planner Parker if a business came into the city to establish a business
like a Shell station on the scenic route, how would that use be considered per code? Planner Parker
noted that before a business could be characterized as a service station, staff would have questions
to determine what specific items would be sold in the convenience store portion of the business.
The business would fall under a service station if auto repair items were sold within the store
portion, or it would be a convenience store which has a separate definition in MCC 3.2.02.
Attorney Nichols noted there is no convenience store listed in the permitted uses table for a
commercial zone. Planner Parker clarified that all uses that do not fall into a listed category in the
code or are not listed in the use chart in the code for the zone default to a requirement of a
Conditional Use Permit. Additional discussion between Planner Parker and Attorney Nichols
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concluded that a convenience store in the commercial zone would require a conditional use permit
(CUP) and in the CUP application, the convenience store could propose fuel islands so there is not
an outright prohibition on fuel islands with the current proposed definition of a service station.
Mayor Giles asked what would be needed if the Council wanted a prohibition on service stations
within the scenic route. Council Member Maciaszek noted service stations with gasoline or diesel
fuel islands are prohibited within the scenic route with the proposed code language but there is no
prohibition against convenience stores with gasoline fuel islands. The Council discussed the need
for clarification on the definition of a service station and if a use is being denied the definition
needs to be clear for staff, council, and future applicants.
Council Member Nielsen expressed concern over the fuel islands being labeled for gasoline and
diesel only since the future is directed at electric vehicles. The concern is a company coming in
with a large number of electric charging stations and no convenience store or service station would
be required. Council Member Maciaszek noted the conversation of prohibiting electric charging
stations under fuel island brings into question how to regulate hotels and other businesses that offer
electric charging stations in their parking lots. The Council discussed electric vehicle charging
station scenarios at length.
Attorney Nichols addressed the Council and noted the decision in front of the Council is whether
to adopt Ordinance 1015 or not. If large changes are made to the draft ordinance, it would require
the Ordinance to be remanded back to the Planning and Zoning Commission. An alternative option
is to adopt Ordinance 1015 and have staff bring back additional solutions to address the concerns
raised by the Council. Council Member Maciaszek asked for clarification if the ordinance as
drafted would prohibit a parcel in the middle of town on the scenic route from being developed
with a gas station convenience store. Attorney Nichols noted it would give staff something to use
now and further issues and broader concerns can be addressed with an additional code amendment
in the future.
Council Member Nielsen noted concern for development being pushed into the less regulated
County areas around the City. Council Member Maciaszek noted the community has voiced a
preference for large service stations outside of the city and development outside of the City
jurisdiction is not up to Council. Council Member Nelson agreed with Council Member Nielsen
and suggested clarifying the service station definition with the suggestions from public comment.
The Council discussed the impact of where gas station development may occur if a prohibition is
put in place within City Limits on the scenic route.
Council Member Thrower moved to close the public hearing for CA -22-03: Amendments to
Title III of McCall City Code related to Service Stations within the Scenic Route Overlay
Zone. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member
Thrower, Council Member Nelson, Mayor Giles, Council Member Maciaszek, and Council
Member Nielsen all voted aye, and the motion carried.
Council Member Thrower noted being in support of adopting the ordinance with a revision to
come back to the Council in order to clarify the service station definition. Council Member Nelson
noted being in support of adopting the ordinance with the clarification from public comments,
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specifically Lisa Beck's comment. Attorney Nichols explained what a "trailer" ordinance is and
that the Council can adopt the ordinance as written and have staff bring a follow-up ordinance to
Council to add clarification. Council Member Maciaszek supports adopting the current ordinance
as written with staff bringing back an additional ordinance for clarification. Council Member
Nielsen noted concern that it is still a possibility for someone to apply to open a service station but
agrees with adopting the ordinance now with a clarification ordinance later. Mayor Giles agreed
with the rest of the Council.
Council Member Maciaszek moved to Suspend the rules and read by title only one time only
Ordinance 1015. Council Member Thrower seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council
Member Maciaszek, Council Member Thrower, Mayor Giles, Council Member Nelson, and
Council Member Nielsen all voted aye, and the motion carried.
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner read Ordinance 1015 by title only, one time only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCCALL, VALLEY COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING TITLE
III CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR AMENDED AND NEW
TERMS; AMENDING TITLE HI CHAPTER 3 RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND STANDARDS,
MODIFYING PERMITTED, ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVABLE, CONDITIONAL, AND
PROHIBITED USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES; AMENDING TITLE HI CHAPTER 4
COMMERCIAL ZONES AND STANDARDS, MODIFYING PERMITTED, ADMINISTRATIVELY
APPROVABLE, CONDITIONAL, AND PROHIBITED USES IN COMMERCIAL ZONES;
AMENDING TITLE III CHAPTER 5 INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS PARK ZONES AND
STANDARDS, MODIFYING PERMITTED, ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVABLE,
CONDITIONAL, AND PROHIBITED USES IN INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS PARK ZONES;
AMENDING TITLE III CHAPTER 6 CIVIC, AIRPORT AND AGRICULTURAL/FOREST ZONES,
MODIFYING PERMITTED, ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVABLE, CONDITIONAL, AND
PROHIBITED USES IN CIVIC, AIRPORT, AND AGRICULTURAL/FOREST ZONES;
AMENDING TITLE III CHAPTER 7 SPECIAL DISTRICTS, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER OF
PROBITED USES WITHIN SCENIC ROUTE OVERLAY ZONES.
Council Member Maciaszek moved to Adopt Ordinance No.1015 code amendment, CA -22-
03, to amend Title III, approve the Summary for publication, and authorize the Mayor to
sign all necessary documents. Council Member Nielsen seconded the motion. In a roll call
vote, Council Member Maciaszek, Council Member Nielsen, Mayor Giles, Council Member
Nelson, and Council Member Thrower all voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 23-066 Request to Approve Conditional Use Permit CUP -21-03 at 111 North Samson
Trail for the McCall Donnelly School District
Council Member Nelson moved to open the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit CUP -
21 -03 at 111 North Samson Trail for the McCall Donnelly School District. Council Member
Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a voice vote, all voted aye, and the motion carried.
City Planner Brian Parker presented to Council. An application for a Conditional Use Permit and
Design Review was submitted to expand the existing use by constructing an addition of
approximately 12,000 sq. feet of classroom space on the Payette Lakes Middle School, level out
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the school campus playing field, and update the traffic circulation between the Middle School and
Barbara Morgan Elementary School. During their regularly scheduled February 7, 2023 meeting,
the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing and
unanimously recommended approval of the subject application to the McCall City Council without
a second public hearing. Public Works Director Nathan Stewart gave a history of the extension of
Deinhard Lane. Aron Baker, Horrocks Engineers, explained the traffic study done in the southeast
section of town that includes the school. Mayor Giles summarized what has been presented to the
Council so far.
Conditions of Approval:
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall receive final engineering
approval.
2. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall record a 70 -foot -
wide easement along the entirety of the southern property boundary. The easement shall
be dedicated to the public for the construction of a future public roadway, pedestrian
pathways and associated snow storage and drainage.
3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide a revised bicycle
and pedestrian plan showing all bicycle and pedestrian pathways located on -site to be a
minimum of ten -feet (10') in width and constructed to the standards identified in the
McCall Area Pathways Master Plan, unless the pathways shown are within the 70 -foot
wide easement required in Condition of Approval #2. The existing substandard pathways
may remain until they are required to be reconstructed.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide a revised site plan
identifying a minimum of forty-two (42) long-term and four (4) short-term bicycle
parking spaces. The required bicycle parking shall be in conformance with McCall City
Code Section 3.8.063(A) -(F) and the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle
Professionals' Essentials of Bike Parking.
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide a revised landscape
plan utilizing plants from the Native and Suitable Plants List.
6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide a revised landscape
plan showing at least 10% of the parking lot area replaced with landscaping, or a
minimum of 48 native trees (minimum 24 evergreen) and 144 native shrubs to be planted
along the western and southern edges of the parking lot to provide screening from
Samson Trail.
7. The applicant shall construct all necessary internal improvements and implement the
modifications to internal circulation proposed within the 2019 traffic impact study, unless
the need for specific improvements is negated by the construction of a roadway along the
southern property boundary. The initial phase of modifications shall commence prior to
the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the expansion of the Payette Lakes Middle
School. Completion of improvements shall be completed in the timeframe proposed
within the 2019 traffic impact study.
8. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall reseed all disturbed
areas with native grasses or wildflowers. Sod may be utilized for play areas.
9. Pursuant to McCall City Code Section 3.13.034(B), conditional use permit approval shall
lapse and become void whenever the applicant has not applied for a building permit
within one year from the date of initial approval.
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10. Pursuant to McCall City Code Section 3.16.08, design review approval shall lapse and
become void whenever the applicant has not applied for a building permit within one year
from the date of initial approval.
11. An expansion of an equivalent square footage to what is shown on the site plan associated
with this application may be approved through a design review application and an
additional conditional use permit shall not be required. Additional transportation or other
improvements may be conditioned within future applications.
Bill Hamlin Design West Architects addressed the Council on behalf of the MDSD. Mr. Hamlin
reviewed how the expansion project will help the community and the concerns with some of the
conditions of approval that MDSD has. Joe Barton with Paragon Consulting reviewed an
additional traffic study conducted in direct relation to the school expansion as well as the capacity
of the current school.
MDSD objects to the following Conditions:
2. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall record a 70 -foot -wide
easement along the entirety of the southern property boundary. The easement shall be dedicated to
the public for the construction of a future public roadway, pedestrian pathways and associated
snow storage and drainage.
MDSD strongly objects to the 70ft wide easement noting it will not be beneficial for access to the
school.
3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide a revised bicycle and
pedestrian plan showing all bicycle and pedestrian pathways located on -site to be a minimum of
ten feet (10') in width and constructed to the standards identified in the McCall Area Pathways
Master Plan, unless the pathways shown are within the 70 -foot wide easement required in
Condition of Approval #2. The existing substandard pathways may remain until they are required
to be reconstructed.
MDSD asks that the loft width requirement be reduced to 8ft noting that the pathway would be an
internal access pathway and not a public trail system pathway.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall be provided with a revised site
plan identifying a minimum of forty-two (42) long-term and four (4) short-term bicycle parking
spaces. The required bicycle parking shall be in conformance with McCall City Code Section
3.8.063(A) -(F) and the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals' Essentials of Bike
Parking.
MDSD expressed issues with the covered bike parking and recommendation based on the table in
McCall City Code. The main concern is over the weather and ridership numbers citing disparities
between the numbers being required and the historical ridership at the school. MDSD suggests a
change to the condition to a quarter of what is required in the condition.
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6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide a revised landscape plan
showing at least 10% of the parking lot area replaced with landscaping, or a minimum of 48 native
trees (minimum 24 evergreens) and 144 native shrubs to be planted along the western and southern
edges of the parking lot to provide screening from Samson Trail.
MDSD expressed concern regarding the parking lot visual impact mitigation citing a lack of snow
storage with the addition of landscaping to provide screening from Samson Trail.
7. The applicant shall construct all necessary internal improvements and implement the
modifications to internal circulation proposed within the 2019 traffic impact study unless the need
for specific improvements is negated by the construction of a roadway along the southern property
boundary. The initial phase of modifications shall commence before issuing a certificate of
occupancy for the expansion of the Payette Lakes Middle School. Completion of improvements
shall be completed in the timeframe proposed within the 2019 traffic impact study.
MDSD noted that if the traffic study in condition seven (7) is intended to be the 2021 traffic study
MDSD has no objection but does object if the traffic study is intended to be the 2019 study.
Additionally, if condition two (2) is kept, condition seven (7) makes no sense for MDSD because
the requirements would be destroyed with the easement.
9. Pursuant to McCall City Code Section 3.13.034(B), conditional use permit approval shall lapse
and become void whenever the applicant has not applied for a building permit within one year
from the date of initial approval.
MDSD noted that time is an issue with the addition of a future roadway that may or may not happen
because of the impact on the design of the project.
Council Member Maciaszek asked if all of the information being presented to the Council was
presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Giles expressed concern over the
objections not being expressed in the meeting packet leading to a major disconnect. Mr. Hamlin
noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission did hear the objections. Mayor Giles expressed
disappointment with the lack of communication and objections ahead of time. Mr. Hamlin noted
the Planning and Zoning Commission has made the recommendation to the Council in opposition
to the MDSD objections.
Attorney Nichols, Mr. Barton, and Mr. Hamlin discussed the capacity of the school with a
consensus that the school is not at capacity currently. Council Member Nielsen asked if there is a
plan to address the huge number of parents picking up and dropping off vs. using the bus and hiring
more bus drivers. More buses and bus drivers are cheaper than doing the sitework and construction
on the school grounds. The Council had an additional discussion on the pickup and drop-off
congestion issues.
Mayor Giles asked for process clarification regarding the objections MDSD has expressed.
Attorney Nichols noted the Council gets to weigh if the objections are acceptable or not since the
Planning and Zoning Commission approval is just a recommendation. Additionally, Attorney
Nichols noted the Council must create findings of facts and conclusions of law and decide if there
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is enough information for the Council to make a decision. Council Member Nelson asked Attorney
Nichols about the original decision for the Fox Ridge development to not devote a 35ft right-of-
way easement when the development was built but now MDSD is required to fulfill the easement.
Attorney Nichols noted the issue is in proportionality and whether the MDSD application will
require additional right of way because of the new development and growth of the school. The
proposal is not that MDSD builds the extension of Deinhard Rd, it is a requirement to provide the
easement for a future right of way. The Council, Attorney Nichols, and MDSD as well as City
Staff had an additional discussion on the condition requiring the right of way easement. Director
Stewart provided a history of the right-of-way easement requirement noting that the current
easement from the original MDSD Conditional Use Permit approved in 1994, the existing 35ft
easement is strictly for utilities and not a right-of-way.
Mayor Giles asked for staff to respond to the objections of MDSD. Director Stewart noted any
alternative to MDSD providing an easement has not been researched and would require additional
engineering approval. Director Stewart also clarified condition seven (7), noting that the intent of
the condition is not to require improvements where the 35ft easement will be located. The proposed
pathway system would be a public access pathway and 8ft is not reasonable for a public pathway
which is why loft is required for the pathway. Planner Parker noted condition nine (9) is in
reference to the deadline to apply for a building permit. One (1) year is achievable, but Council
can authorize a longer time limit on that condition. Planner Parker also further clarified condition
seven (7), noting that the 2019 traffic flow analysis was referred to in condition seven (7). Planner
Parker reviewed condition six (6) requirements and authority for landscaping to screen the parking
lot from Samson Trail. In the review of conditions three (3) and four (4), Planner Parker noted
justification for the bike storage and 10 ft pathway requirement since the site is where most users
do not have a driver's license and users should be encouraged to ride bikes to limit the known
traffic and queuing problems.
Mayor Giles opened Public Comment at 7:55 p.m.
Four (4) written comments received before the meeting are included as Attachment 3.
Craig Groves,154 Shadows Trail Donnelly ID
Mr. Groves expressed that City staff and PZ Commission have done an excellent job vetting the
application and Mr. Groves is in favor of the recommendation to the Council. Mr. Groves is a
property owner to the southeast of the school and noted having tried since July of 2020 to have a
meaningful conversation with MDSD but there has not been adequate communication.
Additionally, the extension of Deinhard in the future is the right public policy decision based on
community growth.
Attorney Nichols suggested a break to give the applicant time to read the written comments
provided by the public.
The Council took a break at 8:00 p.m. and returned at 8:14 p.m.
Mayor Giles noted that the written public comments for the hearing have been presented to the
applicant and representatives. Mayor Giles opened the floor to the applicant and representatives to
comment in rebuttal of any public comments received. Mr. Barton noted that the comments
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received verify that the information was adequately presented to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Council Member Nelson asked City Staff about the easement language comparing the previous
CUP and the new application. Planner Parker explained the language used to provide clarification.
The council further discussed the easement condition and applicant objection vs. staff and the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation.
Council Member Nelson moved to close the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit CUP -
21 -03 at 111 North Samson Trail for the McCall Donnelly School District. Council Member
Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Nelson, Council
Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, Council Member Nielsen, and Council Member Thrower
all voted aye, and the motion carried.
The Council discussed the evidence of the hearing. The Council consensus was an understanding
that the community is in favor of the recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Thrower described the application as being difficult. Public comments note the
need for an additional right-of-way because of possible future development behind the school but
future development should not influence the application currently in front of the Council.
Mayor Giles asked Attorney Nichols for the legality of all the conditions in the application.
Attorney Nichols response was that once the Council decided on the conditions of approval then
the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law document will be prepared for approval at a future
meeting. Mayor Giles complimented the staff and expressed wanting to move forward with the
conditions set forth in the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council
Member Nelson expressed willingness to bend to the objections of the MDSD on conditions 3, 4,
and 6. Council Member Nielsen noted the landscaping and bike parking could have some leeway
in the conditions if it makes the easement more agreeable for MDSD but does not want to see any
bending on the right-of-way easement. Council Member Thrower noted concerns over the 35ft
easement and the proportionality of the easement to the project. The Council discussed the history
of the right-of-way easement, the landscaping requirements of the application, and traffic concerns.
Council Member Nelson expressed concern over the ability of MDSD and any future
developments around the school to work together. Attorney Nichols and Mayor Giles noted the
City does not have any impact on the relationship between MDSD and future developers.
Council Member Nielsen moved to approve conditional use permit application CUP -21-03
for the McCall Donnelly School District as recommended by the McCall Area Planning and
Zoning Commission and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council
Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Nielsen,
Council Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, and Council Member Nelson all voted aye,
Council Member Thrower voted no, and the motion carried.
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BUSINESS AGENDA
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AB 23-068 Request to Accept the FY22 Audit Report presented by Josh Tyree, Harris CPA's
City Treasurer Linda Stokes introduced Josh Tyree with Harris CPA to present the annual report
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, to Council. Mr. Tyree gave an overview of the fiscal
year 2022 audit process and results. Not a forensic audit for fraud but no indication of any fraud,
review of revenues and expenditures, capital, or policies.
Mayor Giles expressed compliments to Harris CPAs and Mr. Tyree expressed appreciation for
City staff.
Council Member Maciaszek moved to accept the FY22 Audit Report and direct the
Treasurer to file the audit with the Legislative Services Office. Council Member Nielsen
seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member Maciaszek, Council Member
Nielsen, Mayor Giles, Council Member Nelson, and Council Member Thrower all voted aye,
and the motion carried.
AB 23-061 Request Approval of a Construction Contract with Brok Goul Construction for
Public Boat Ramp Dock Expansion Project
Parks and Recreations Director Kurt Wolf presented to the Council. The Public Boat Ramp Dock
Expansion Project is designed to increase public short-term boat moorage at the public boat ramp
to mitigate congestion for launch traffic. This project will give boaters the flexibility to moor their
boat while they retrieve boat trailers that often need to be parked and or stored off -site or on private
property due to limited boat trailer parking in the immediate vicinity. The dock expansion project
will more than double the available space for boat moorage at the ramp and will provide better
ADA accessibility while improving safety and the overall boater experience. This project is tied
to an ongoing CIP project within the parks department budget. The department has carried $50,000
in our capital line item to use as a match with grant opportunities. This year the City was awarded
$173,705 from the States Waterways Improvement Fund Grant and $30,000 as a match
contribution from the Valley County Waterways Commission giving the City a total project budget
amount of $253,705. The remaining project fund balance will be used to construct a new pier
system adjacent to the volleyball court retaining wall and make grading repairs to sub -subsurface
ramp infrastructure in the fall of 2023 once the lake level drops. Both the dock expansion project
and the pier construction project went through a formal bidding process. The City received only
one responsive bidder for both projects. The proposed contractor has documented and proven work
on Payette Lake and adequate recourses to complete the projects in the allotted time frame.
The Council had no questions regarding the public boat ramp construction contract.
Council Member Thrower moved to award a Construction Contract to Brok Goul
Construction for the Public Boat Ramp Dock Expansion Project in the amount of $168,666
pending issuance of applicable 404 Joint Application for Encroachment permits, approve
staff to manage change order amounts up to 10% of the contract amount, and authorize the
mayor to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In
a roll call vote, Council Member Thrower, Council Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles,
Council Member Nelson and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye, and the motion carried.
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AB 23-062 Request Approval of a New Pier Construction Contract with Brok Goul
Construction at the Public Boat Ramp
Parks and Recreation Director Kurt Wolf presented to the Council. A new pier was designed to
support an additional dock system tied to the public dock expansion project. The new pier will
improve ADA accessibility to the ramp docks and increase available space for pedestrian traffic at
the ramp. The combined projects will more than double the available space for boat moorage at
the ramp and will provide better ADA accessibility while improving safety and the overall boater
experience. This project is tied to an ongoing CIP project within the parks department budget. The
department has carried $50,000 in our capital line item to use as a match with grant opportunities.
This year the City was awarded $173,705 from the States Waterways Improvement Fund Grant
and $30,000 as a match contribution from the Valley County Waterways Commission giving the
City a total project budget amount of $253,705. The remaining project fund balance will be used
to construct a new pier system adjacent to the volleyball court retaining wall and make grading
repairs to sub -subsurface ramp infrastructure in the fall of 2023 once the lake level drops. Both the
dock expansion project and the pier construction project went through a formal bidding process.
The City received only one responsive bidder for both projects. The proposed contractor has
documented and proven work on Payette Lake and adequate recourses to complete the projects in
the allotted time frame.
The Council had no questions regarding the new pier construction contract.
Council Member Thrower moved to award a Construction Contract to Brok Goul
Construction for the New Pier Construction Project in the amount of $76,947 pending
issuance of applicable 404 Joint Application for Encroachment permits, approve staff to
manage change order amounts up to 10% of the contract amount, and authorize the mayor
to sign all necessary documents. Council Member Maciaszek seconded the motion. In a roll
call vote, Council Member Thrower, Council Member Maciaszek, Mayor Giles, Council
Member Nelson, and Council Member Nielsen all voted aye, and the motion carried.
AB 23-060 Request to appoint Kelly Hill to the Local Option Tax Commission
City Clerk BessieJo Wagner presented to the Council. The Local Option Tax (LOT) Commission
is comprised of two (2) members of different City advisory committees, one senior citizen
representative, two (2) representatives from businesses in McCall, and two (2) at large residents
of the city. Commission appointments are made for four (4) years from the date of appointment,
and until their successors are appointed. The members of the LOT Commission have the
responsibility to make specific recommendations for the funding of written requests for the use of
the local option non -property tax revenues derived from the lodging taxes. There is currently one
(1) vacancy on the LOT Commission for a citizen at large member. A notice ran for four weeks in
the Star -News and staff received one letter of interest from Kelly Hill. This appointment will fill
the vacancy left by Teresa Grace and will expire in February 2026.
Council Member Nelson asked if Ms. Hill was an advocate for local option tax. Clerk Wagner
noted Ms. Hill works for DoneRight Management and brings a different perspective to the process.
Ms. Hill is also excited to learn more about the process and to be able to share the knowledge with
those affected by the lodging tax.
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Council Member Maciaszek moved to Appoint Kelly Hill as the citizen at large
representative to the Local Option Tax Commission for a term to expire in February 2026.
Council Member Nielsen seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, Council Member
Maciaszek, Council Member Nielsen, Mayor Giles, Council Member Nelson, and Council
Member Thrower all voted aye, and the motion carried.
Upcoming Meetings Schedule Discussion
The Council discussed upcoming meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
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ATTACHMENT 1
McCall City Council
Making choices for our future
"McCall will be a diverse, small town united to maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and
attractive environment. It will be a friendly, progressive community that is affordable and
sustainable."
Thank you for your service to our community. We like your motto and your vision.
Our concerns for "all of our future" are the following:
1. Sick diseased deer habituating a life of non -movement, starved to climb
snowbanks to eat trees in our yards is a problem vs. deer natural foraging
and self -relocation; 258 deer live in McCall. What is going on right now with
any deer wandering our properties is not "safe", "clean" or "healthy" for us
and our families. These are your words of vision for our community.
2. These diseased deer carry lice, deer tick virus & Sars-COV-2. See
ncbi.nim.nih.gov "Sars-CoV-2 Emerging in white-tailed deer....
In other words, it is not known yet of deer to human transmission. But our
family must clean up the deer droppings which could be contaminated with
disease.
3. What's been allowed to exist is now a feeding ground for mountain lion.
4. We are being warned as city dwellers to not let our dogs outside at dusk or
dark without our watchful eyes guarding them.
5. We are being told to only go on walks with a buddy for fear of becoming
prey to mountain lion.
6. We ask each of you, what is Fish & Game's role in your vision of "Safe",
"Clean" and "Healthy" City of McCall?
Finally, we ask each of you Mayor, and City Council members, are you following
your own vision? We look forward to hearing from each of you.
Sincerely,
Parker & Gretchen Massman Family
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL GENERAL COMMENTS
March 30, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 1 of 1
ATTACHMENT 2
March 30, 2023 Public Hearing - CA -22-03
Scenic Route Service Stations
Name Address Email Opinion Content
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Lisa Beck 303 (beck@epikosdesign.com Neutral Currently, the SERVICE STATION definition describes a
Colorado maintenance facility similar to Bruneel. Our concern is that
Street linking the prohibited use in the Scenic Route to only Service
McCall Stations, it can leave a loophole for other business types to
Idaho add fuel islands within the Scenic Route. For instance, a
83638 Convenience Store would not be prohibited from selling fuel
within the Scenic Route; a Grocery Store would not be
prohibited from selling fuel within the Scenic Route. (Or a
restaurant, or an architecture firm). We propose to: 1. Add
language to (broadly) prohibit Gasoline, Diesel, or Vehicle Fuel
Islands within the Scenic Route. [3.7.033 PROHIBITED USES: B.
Gasoline, Diesel, or Vehicle Fuel Sales] 2. Add CONVENIENCE
STORE to the List of Commercial Uses by Zone. 3. Add VEHICLE
FUEL SALES to the List of Uses by Zone (Residential,
Commercial, Public, Business Park, Industrial). By
accomplishing the above, you can separate the restrictions so
that a business can expand the convenience store, but limit the
fuel sales. This would fit with the formula business language
too. Thanks for taking my comment.
Wayne 1008
Ruemmele Bitterroot
Drive
Mccall
Idaho
83638
wruemmele@hotmail.com For
Please accept this comment in support of the proposed
amendment regarding Service Stations. During the opposition
to the new Maverik we discovered and presented a vast list of
negative impacts from gas stations on residents' health,
neighborhood safety, property values, city infrastructure, and
the environment. New gas stations, or fuel retailers, are not
built like the old mom -n -pop stores- especially the ones which
intentionally cater to large RVs and trailers. Our small lakefront,
live -work -play, town center is not appropriate for this type of
business and the associated traffic, noise, pollution, and
impacts. Moving heavy truck -traffic, large RVs, and the existing
gas stations out of downtown has been brought up
consistently during my 25 years of attending the public -input
sessions for the City's comprehensive plans. Unfortunately that
language has been diluted during the writing of the plans to
use words like 'should be encouraged to relocate' instead of
'new gas stations are prohibited.' This code amendment goes a
long way toward incorporating public input and addressing
this long -ignored issue. While I think the language could be
strengthened, I support this step. I'm not opposed to gas -
stations per se, however these large-scale, formulaic
businesses need larger properties with better vehicular access
and belong on the proposed Hwy 55 corridor where RVs will
be travelling in the future. I'm signed up to speak, but have
had difficulties with my connection at previous meetings and
am sending this just in case. Thank you, Wayne
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL CA -22-03 COMMENTS
March 30, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 1 of 4
ATTACHMENT 2
Name Address Email Opinion Content
Lisa Beck 303 (beck@epikosdesign.com For Please pass code language restricting gas stations in the
Colorado Scenic Route. The proposed language, however, should be
Street refined to dose potential loopholes. Currently, the SERVICE
McCall ID STATION definition describes a maintenance facility similar to
83638 Bruneel. My concern is that linking the prohibited use in the
Scenic Route to only Service Stations, it can leave a loophole
for other business types to add fuel islands within the Scenic
Route. For instance, a Convenience Store would not be
prohibited from selling fuel within the Scenic Route; a Grocery
Store would not be prohibited from selling fuel within the
Scenic Route. (Or a restaurant, or an architecture firm).
propose to: 1. Add language to (broadly) prohibit Gasoline,
Diesel, or Vehicle Fuel Islands within the Scenic Route. [3.7.033
PROHIBITED USES: B. Gasoline, Diesel, or Vehicle Fuel Sales] 2.
Add CONVENIENCE STORE to the List of Commercial Uses by
Zone. 3. Add VEHICLE FUEL SALES to the List of Uses by Zone
(Residential, Commercial, Public, Business Park, Industrial). By
accomplishing the above, you can separate the restrictions so
that a business can expand the convenience store, but limit the
fuel sales. This would fit with the formula business language
too. Thanks for considering to modify the language.
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL CA -22-03 COMMENTS
March 30. 2023 Regular Meeting Page 2 of 4
ATTACHMENT 2
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Jennifer Hurlbutt
BessieJo Wagner; Brian Parker Meredith Todd
Matt Hurlbutt
Ban Gas Stations on Scenic Route
Thursday, March 30, 2023 2:09:34 AM
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Hello!
We just wanted to write a letter of support for banning new gas stations on the scenic route through our beautiful
town.
Thank you for voting tonight to ban new gas stations from being developed on the scenic route.
Matt and Jennifer Hurlbutt
300 Colorado Street
McCall, ID 83638
.(208)315-0689
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March 30, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 3 of 4
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From: (beck@epikosdesign.com <Ibeck@epikosdesign.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2023 12:36 PM
To: Brian Parker <bparker@mccall.id.us>
Cc: wruemmele@epikosdesign.com; dpeugh@epikosdesign.com
Subject: Fuel Language
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Hi Brian,
Currently, the SERVICE STATION definition describes a maintenance facility similar to Bruneel. Our
concern is that linking the prohibited use in the Scenic Route to only Service Stations, it can leave a
loophole for other business types to add fuel islands within the Scenic Route. For instance, a
Convenience Store would not be prohibited from selling fuel within the Scenic Route; a Grocery Store
would not be prohibited from selling fuel within the Scenic Route. (Or a restaurant, or an architecture
firm).
We propose to:
1. Add language to (broadly) prohibit Gasoline, Diesel, or Vehicle Fuel Islands within the Scenic
Route. [3.7.033 PROHIBITED USES: B. Gasoline, Diesel, or Vehicle Fuel Sales]
2. Add CONVENIENCE STORE to the List of Commercial Uses by Zone.
3. Add VEHICLE FUEL SALES to the List of Uses by Zone (Residential, Commercial, Public, Business
Park, Industrial).
By accomplishing the above, you can separate the restrictions so that a business can expand the
convenience store, but limit the fuel sales. This would fit with the formula business language
too. Thanks for taking our call this morning.
Best regards,
Lisa (and Wayne and Dave)
Ms. Lisa Beck
Partner, LEED AP BD+C
EPIKOS LAND PLANNING + ARCHITECTURE
303 Colorado Street, PO Box 2490
McCall, Idaho 83638
p 208.634.4540 ext. 702
www.epikosdesign.com
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL CA -22-03 COMMENTS
March 30, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 4 of 4
ATTACHMENT 3
March 30, 2023 Public Hearing - CUP -21-03
- Middle School Expansion
Name Address Email Opinion Content
MINIM -
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Sheree 664 ssonfield@gmail.com For I support the CUP 21-03 as presented for the Feb 7, 2023 P&Z
Sonfield Woodlands meeting WITH all staff conditions of approval, particularly including
Drive the extension of Deinhard lane. Below are some of my personal
McCall ID observations, if you have any doubt this is the right direction for the
83638 long term. I respectfully ask the City Council to support all of the
Planning Staff Conditions of Approval. Many thanks to each of you
for your service to our community. MY OBSERVATIONS: The current
traffic circulation situation at the Elementary and Middle School is
inexcusable and poses unnecessary safety issues if there were to be
an emergency at any of the events or at peak times. To avoid some of
this, land other neighbors have personally witnessed parents
routinely using Woodlands Drive as access to an unofficial student
drop-off/pickup point in The Woodlands, through our Community
Area on the NE side of MDSD property. It's common on any school
day to see a line of traffic backing up on Deinhard nearly to Hwy 55
(my image from Fall, 2022, below), and special events are even worse,
with cars lined up on both sides of all area roads: (IMAGE COULD
NOT BE SUBMITTED) The extension of Deinhard Lane was envisioned
as far back as 1973 when there was an easement on the property for
this. MDSD must have known about this when they purchased the
property in 1978. Past CUP Conditions of Approval required MDSD to
grant an easement for the extension of Deinhard but MDSD has not
done so. I've personally read many of these historical documents,
reports, minutes, etc, that are recalled in greater detail in the Staff
Report, and it's clear to me that over the years MDSD actively
avoided ever having a public roadway or easement on the southern
part of their property, even though it was clearly required and agreed
to by MDSD. At this point in time, it's imperative that this roadway
extension opportunity be preserved. Without this extension, and in
the event of (likely) development to the East, local residential roads in
the area such as Woodlands Drive would not safely carry the
resulting dramatic increase in traffic during and post construction.
Woodlands Drive is barely a 2 -lane road these days. Just this week,
Tuesday, a large pickup truck hauling a work trailer in the oncoming
lane forced me into a neighbor's driveway and nearly into a
snowbank as it drove too fast and West on Woodlands Drive (no
image of this). The road always becomes much narrower in winter
and sight lines to exit driveways are seriously obscured by the height
of snow (my images, March, 2023): (2 IMAGES COULD NOT BE
SUBMITTED) There have been total road blockages on Woodlands
Drive, the only entry/exit for about 118 homeowners: a fallen tree
totally blocked the road (not sure the year) and last fall, 2022, a large
delivery truck totally blocked Woodlands Drive (my image below):
(IMAGE COULD NOT BE SUBMITTED) At the Feb 7, 2023, P&Z
meeting, City Public Works Director Nathan Stewart did an excellent
job to explain and answer many questions about how the extension
of Deinhard project would proceed going forward after an easement
has been granted: he explained generally the financial gains for
MDSD due to the City's involvement in the improvements, he gave
examples how the design would be in accordance with current safety
and design standards and place great emphasis on the safety of
students and others, and much more. An extension of Deinhard and
traffic circulation improvements can be implemented that will
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March 30. 2023 Regular Meeting Page 1 of 7
ATTACHMENT 3
Name Address Email Opinion Content
address student safety. Education and student safety is important to
all of us, not just MDSD, and many students live in The Woodlands.
Safety on our Woodlands roadways is safety for students. Students
and others of all ages walk, cycle, drive and spend time on our
roadways in The Woodlands.
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL PH CUP 21-03 COMMENTS
March 30. 2023 Regular Meeting Page 2 of 7
ATTACHMENT 3
TO: McCall City Council c/o Brian Parker, City Planning Director
FROM: Sheree Sonfield, 664 Woodlands Drive, McCall, (for the past 20 years)
DATE: March 22, 2023
RE: Public Comment at the Hearing for CUP 21-03 on March 30, 2023
SUMMARY:
I fully and strongly support the McCall Planning Staff Conditions of Approval RE CUP 21-03, as presented for the Feb 7,
2023 P&Z meeting. Below are some of my personal observations, if you have any doubt this is the right direction for
the long term.
I respectfully ask the City Council to support all of the Planning Staff Conditions of Approval.
Many thanks to each of you for your service to our community.
MY OBSERVATIONS:
The current traffic circulation situation at the Elementary and Middle School is inexcusable and poses unnecessary
safety issues if there were to be an emergency at any of the events or at peak times. To avoid some of this, I and other
neighbors have personally witnessed parents routinely using Woodlands Drive as access to an unofficial student drop-
off/pickup point in The Woodlands, through our Community Area on the NE side of MDSD property.
It's common on any school day to see a line of traffic backing up on Deinhard nearly to Hwy 55 (my image from Fall,
2022, below), and special events are even worse, with cars lined up on both sides of all area roads:
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL
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March 30, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 3 of 7
ATTACHMENT 3
The extension of Deinhard Lane was envisioned as far back as 1973 when there was an easement on the property for
this. MDSD must have known about this when they purchased the property in 1978. Past CUP Conditions of Approval
required MDSD to grant an easement for the extension of Deinhard but MDSD has not done so. I've personally read
many of these historical documents, reports, minutes, etc, that are recalled in greater detail in the Staff Report, and it's
clear to me that over the years MDSD actively avoided ever having a public roadway or easement on the southern part of
their property, even though it was clearly required and agreed to by MDSD.
At this point in time, it's imperative that this roadway extension opportunity be preserved. Without this extension, and
in the event of (likely) development to the East, local residential roads in the area such as Woodlands Drive would not
safely carry the resulting dramatic increase in traffic during and post construction.
Woodlands Drive is barely a 2 -lane road these days. Just this week, Tuesday, a large pickup truck hauling a work trailer
in the oncoming lane forced me into a neighbor's driveway and nearly into a snowbank as it drove too fast and West on
Woodlands Drive (no image of this). The road always becomes much narrower in winter and sight lines to exit driveways
are seriously obscured by the height of snow (my images, March, 2023):
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There have been total road blockages on Woodlands Drive, the only entry/exit for about 118 homeowners: a fallen tree
totally blocked the road (not sure the year) and last fall, 2022, a large delivery truck totally blocked Woodlands Drive (my
image below):
At the Feb 7, 2023, P&Z meeting, City Public Works Director Nathan Stewart did an excellent job to explain and answer
many questions about how the extension of Deinhard project would proceed going forward after an easement has been
granted: he explained generally the financial gains for MDSD due to the City's involvement in the improvements, he gave
examples how the design would be in accordance with current safety and design standards and place great emphasis on
the safety of students and others, and much more. An extension of Deinhard and traffic circulation improvements can
be implemented that will address student safety.
Education and student safety is important to all of us, not just MDSD, and many students live in The Woodlands. Safety
on our Woodlands roadways is safety for students. Students and others of all ages walk, cycle, drive and spend time on
our roadways in The Woodlands.
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL PH CUP 21-03 COMMENTS
March 30, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 5 of 7
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From: DEBRA SCHWARK <wdschwark@comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2023 6:21 AM
To: Brian Parker <bparker(a)mccall.id.us>
Subject: MDSD expansion CUP
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As residents of the Woodlands subdivision, we support the MDSD expansion and CUP
on the condition as was approved by the McCall P&Z Commision allowing for the
Dienhard extension easement...we are very much concerned about increased traffic,
pedestrian & bicyclist safety, wildfire evacuation, and additional accompanying safety &
congestion issues related to future development in the area east of The Woodlands
subdivision(the proposed 558 home Pine Creek Ranch subdivision)...we urge the
council to approve the CUP with this condition as it stands.
Thanks
Wade & Debra Schwark
600 Woodlands Dr
McCall
MCCALL CITY COUNCIL PH CUP 21-03 COMMENTS
March 30, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 6 of 7
ATTACHMENT 3
From: T Hoff <thoff45@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 1:46 PM
To: Brian Parker <bparker@mccall.id.us>
Subject: CUP -21-03 March 30 City Council Public Meeting
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Mr. Parker. We would like to express our support for Council approval of CUP -21-03 with all the City
department conditions. This includes the granting of an easement along the southern School District
property line to be used for possible extension of Dienhard Lane to the East. This provides our
community with the option to safely and efficiently deal with increased traffic coming from the future
development in south eastern McCall.
Thank -you.
Thaddeus & Theresa Hoffman
602 Woodlands Drive
McCall, ID 83638
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