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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_Planning & Zoning Meeting_11082023 CITY OF IONA PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING IONA CITY HALL NOVEMBER 8, 2023 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: Chairman James West, Member Jason Cooper, Member Bill Koester, Member Clint Reading and Deputy City Clerk Heather Marley. ABSENT: Member Ray Hart. VISITORS: None. Chairman West welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Marley to open the meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: Chairman West entertained a motion. Member Cooper made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Member Koester seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. ITEMS OF BUSINESS: Ordinance to Amend Iona City Code § 10-1-17(E), pertaining to Construction Requirements for Public Ways in the Iona Subdivision Ordinance, specifically driveway approaches (Ord. 295-11-23): Chairman West explained that this is a current Ordinance that is being updated in regards to driveway approaches that was discussed in a previous meeting. Chairman West had asked for a clarification via email about the wording at the end that says "This application shall be considered by the City Council". His question was does this bypass the Planning & Zoning Commission and go straight to the City Council and whether it matters to the Members of Planning & Zoning. Chairman West asked if anyone has an issue with that. Member Reading replied that the word aesthetic should not be in the entire code at all because it is a subjective word. Member Cooper said that it looked like everything that was discussed previously was addressed and the wording looked good. Chairman West agreed that it looked good except the last sentence because it states that it is not necessary to have Planning & Zoning look at it and he thinks it's something that applies to Planning & Zoning. Member Reading agreed with this statement. Chairman West stated that it's more of a Variance application than an Ordinance and Member Cooper agreed with him. Member Cooper stated that the application should be considered by both the Planning &Zoning Commission and the City Council. Member West agreed with him. Member Reading asked if it would be better to make it a Variance application. Chairman West stated instead of it being a Variance to consider, that the code is allowing the residents to do it if they apply to do it. Member Cooper stated that since the driveway approaches are in the City right of way and not on private property that it makes more sense to have it be an Ordinance. Member Reading stated that building permits go through the City office and these applications would do the same and would have to be approved by the Building Department. Member Cooper stated that this would be out of the Building Departments jurisdiction because they don't deal with drainage and things of that nature. Member Koester stated that the Building Inspector looks at the width of the driveway approaches. Member Cooper asked who would be the one to approve the applications. Member Reading stated that he IONA PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION MEETING—November 8, 2023 doesn't have an issue with this not going to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Chairman West suggested that the application be reviewed by the City Engineer and then approved by the City Council. Chairman West asked if the Members had anything else to say on this subject or if they missed anything. None of the Commission members had anything else. Chairman West entertained a motion. Member Reading moved to approve Ordinance No. 295- 11-23 to amend Iona City Code 10-1-17E, pertaining to construction requirements for Public Ways in the Iona Subdivision Ordinance, specifically driveway approaches with an amendment that it go before the City Engineer. Member Cooper seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Discussion of Open Park Space Requirements: Chairman West explained that recently an Ordinance was passed that required developers to provide a green space. He stated Curtis Johnson approached the City with a clarifying question about the Ordinance. It doesn't say anything about a developer opting out of providing a green space and instead pay a certain price per lot to the City to go towards the new park that is adjacent to the development. Chairman West explained that Mr. Johnson is developing in the City of Ammon and they have allowed him to contribute to existing parks instead of providing a green space in the new development by paying $371.00 per lot. Mr. Johnson proposed he would like to do the same with the City of Iona. Member Koester stated that the cost per lot would have to be higher than $371.00 because that wouldn't be very much with only thirty three lots in that development. Deputy Clerk Marley explained that Rockwell has plans to develop more land just North of Countryside Estates and that would provide more money with the additional development. Member Koester stated that Mr. Johnson would have to come up with a higher amount per lot and propose it to the City. Member Reading stated the price should be based off a percentage of market price of the land. Chairman West agreed that it will need to be researched beyond what the Planning & Zoning Commission can come up with like the City Attorney. Member Reading stated that it could be a potential problem in the future if other developers wanted to do the same and none of them were providing their own green space in their developments. Chairman West stated there needs to be an option for developers to contribute to the City. Member Koester asked if the City was developing the Park all at once or in sections. He stated that if it was in sections that other developers could contribute and help develop each section of the Park. Chairman West suggested that there be a specific fund for contributions by developers so it all goes to the Park. Chairman West asked if there were any suggestions for the City Council. Member Cooper suggested more research should be done and they should find out how the City of Ammon came up with the number of$371.00 and if other communities around us do similar things with developers. Meeting Adjourned: 7:15 pm COMMISSION APPROVED: December 13, 2023 s West, Chairman ATTEST: 1,40 4A%(Heather Marley, Deputy Ci rk 2