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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_Planning & Zoning Meeting_11112015PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING IONA COMMUNITY CENTER NOVEMBER 11, 2015 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: Chairman Melanie Shirling, Member Roy Hobbs, Member Dee Johnson, Member John Lott, Member Jake Lindsay, Member Bette Lovinus and Clerk Shara Roberts. ABSENT: None VISITORS: Mike and Susan Wilkerson, Murray Longhurst Chairman Melanie Shirling welcomed everyone and Member Dee Johnson led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes Approved: Member Dee Johnson moved to approve the minutes as written. Member John Lott seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion carried. Amending Section 11-4A-11 Prohibiting Storage of Recreational Vehicles upon Lots with Patio Homes (R-T) Zone Ordinance — Public Hearing 6:30 pm: Chairman Melanie Shirling welcomed the public and explained the public hearing process. Chairman Melanie Shirling introduced the ordinance being presented for approval. Clerk Roberts explained that on page 2 of "Exhibit A" Council Member Rob Geray provided a comment regarding the 2 hour timeframe and believes this should be no more than a 24-hour period. Member John Lott questioned if the recreational vehicles were being parked upon the neighbor's property or just on the home owner's property. Clerk Roberts explained that it was her understanding they are being parked on the owner's property, however, complaints have been received. Chairman Melanie Shirling opened the hearing up for public comment, and asked for individuals present in support towards adopting this ordinance. No public responses. Chairman Melanie Shirling asked for individuals present who were neutral towards adopting this ordinance. No public responses. Chairman Melanie Shirling asked for individuals present who were opposed to the ordinance. Chairman Melanie Shirling read aloud a written comment submitted by Maggie McLaughlin located at 3183 Quaky Aspen, "Exhibit B". Mike Wilkerson located at 2505 Barnes Way expressed he is against the ordinance and is concerned the City will start prohibiting storage of recreational vehicles on patio homes, as well as, other zoning areas. He explained he is on a fixed income and can't afford the storage fees. Chairman Melanie Shirling asked if there were any other questions. The public hearing was closed for committee discussion. 1 Concerns were discussed with the 2 hour time limitation due to the logistics of enforcement and the difficulties it would cause for working families to have to pick up a recreational vehicle from a storage yard and then have adequate time to pack. Member Dee Johnson asked if there are any current ordinances that prohibited the storage of recreational vehicles in any of the zoning areas. Member Bette Lovinus explained she read through the City Code and found there is nothing that prohibits the storage of recreational vehicles except under miscellaneous use regulations that outlines recreational vehicles not be used for human habitation. Member Bette Lovinus explained there is a concern when neighbors are backing out from the driveway their vision becomes decreased and it could be a safety issue. Member Jake Lindsay asked why the ordinance was drafted. Clerk Roberts clarified complaints have been received. Member Lindsay commented the complaints were not present here in written or verbal form. Member Dee Johnson made a motion to recommend postponing any action on this ordinance until more information is presented from the citizens that are complaining or City Council provides more clarification. Member Jake Lindsay seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion carried. Ordinance 199-10-15 Amended Section 11-15-8 of the Iona City Code relating to the composition of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Approve 10-20 by City Council: Clerk Roberts provided an updated copy of the new ordinance approved by City Council in regards to the composition of the Planning and Zoning Commission. She explained the amended ordinance outlines for one member to be from the City's Impact Area so there was proper representation. Chairman Melanie Shirling asked for clarification on what the commission needed to do if they currently do not have a member representing the City's Impact Area. Clerk Roberts explained the City attorney recommended the commission operates as is until representation from the Impact Area is found. Chairman Melanie Shirling directed members that have recommendations to communicate that with Mayor Andersen. Murray Longhurst located at 3725 Olsen and 5077 Rockwood — Property Options: Murray Longhurst located at 4010 Sykes Drive in Idaho Falls explained that he is representing his mother as power of attorney. Their family is looking at two parcels of land bordering Rockwood Avenue and Olsen Street to divide two lots into 1/3 acre lots. Mr. Longhurst explained that Eagle Rock Engineering came out to measure the property and found out they are just 1,000 square feet short of being able to split them into two 1/3 acre lots required by the City. He furthered explained, on the west border of the property there is an irrigation ditch that has not been used in a quite a long time. Eagle Rock Engineering inquired if the City would be interested in deeding the ditch and there would be more than enough to accommodate the 1,000 square footage that is needed. Member Roy Hobbs inquired who had the water rights on the back ditch. Mr. Longhurst indicated he didn't know. Member Roy Hobbs inquired if Public Works Director Zech Prouse would have any information. 2 Mr. Longhurst explained the other possibility is to apply for a variance for the lots to be slightly smaller than the 1/3 acre requirement. Mr. Longhurst expressed he is seeking suggestions on what option is more viable before he goes through the process of either applying for a variance or looking into deeding the ditch. Chairman Melanie Shirling informed him that either option is equally viable depending on what they would like to do as a family. Member Bette Lovinus suggested Mr. Longhurst communicate with Public Work Director Zech Prouse and ask for his opinion. Mr. Longhurst indicated he would contact Clerk Roberts for his contact information. Alleyway Discussion: Member Dee Johnson explained he is concerned the City is not being consistent when it comes to establishing and maintaining alleyways. He would like to see the Planning and Zoning Commission to come up with a recommendation for consistency for City Council. Member Jake Lindsay moved to recommend to City Council a discussion and development of language regarding the consistent maintenance of alleyways. Member Dee Johnson seconded the motion. All in favor, none opposed. Reports Chairman Melanie Shirling reported she spoke with Steve Sear with Bonneville County's Planning and Zoning. She requested he come and talk at January's meeting. He asked that Iona's Planning and Zoning Commission have a list of points to discuss so everyone can be prepared for the discussion. Members discussed asking one of the county commissioners such as Roger Christensen to accompany Mr. Sear. Clerk Roberts will work on sending an official invitation to Steve Sear and Roger Christensen. Member Roy Hobbs shared with the committee the Comprehensive Plan and suggested looking at getting an intern from a university to help with this project. Chairman Melanie Shirling asked members of the committee to send a list of bullet points to Clerk Roberts prior to the meeting in January. Chairman Melanie Shirling reported there will not be in a Planning and Zoning Meeting in December. Clerk Roberts will verify how many cancelled meetings there have been in the calendar year to determine if the quota has been met. Meeting Adjourned 8:03 p.m. P&Z APPROVED: December 9, 2015 ATTES ara Roberts, City Clerk elanie Shirling, Chairm 3 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IONA, IDAHO; AMENDING SECTION 11-4A-11 OF THE IONA CITY CODE PROHIBITING STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES UPON LOTS WITH PATIO HOMES; RELATING TO THE USE OF PATIO HOMES IN THE R-T ZONE; PRESERVING PRIOR ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR METHODOLOGY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IONA, IDAHO THAT: Section 1. Amendment of Section 11-4A-11 of the lona City Code: Section 11-4A-11 of the Iona City Code is hereby amended as follows: 11-4A-11: PATIO HOMES: (A) For the purposes of this section, a "patio home" shall mean a residential structure which occupies a substantially greater portion of the lot in comparison to other residential structures allowed within the zone. The use is characterized by small yards, modest landscaping, and no gardens or accessory buildings. A minimum structure size is also established in order to ensure such use is not characterized by entry level homes. (B) Such use shall be permitted subject to the following requirements: (1) The minimum lot area shall be not less than six thousand five hundred square feet (6,500). (2) The minimum building size, excluding basements, open patio areas, attached garages and carports shall be not less than one thousand two hundred square feet (1,200). (3) (4) (5) No building or structure shall be erected nearer than thirty feet (30) from the front property line adjacent to the street. Accessory uses and structures shall not be permitted. Each patio home shall have a basement. (C) It shall be unlawful for anv person to store. or@used to be stored or narked anv recreational vehicle upon anv lot upon which a oatio home has been Summary of Comments on Patio Homes.ORD.cmp.2v1 (2)_geray comments.pdf Page: 1 X,Numbec 1 Author. Geray Subject: Highlight Date: 11/5/2015 8:46:47 AM ...park, or cause to be stored or parked, any... T Number. 2 Author: Geray Subject: Highlight Date:11/5/2015 8:45:18 AM Should be "cause" vice "caused". constructed. except for a period of no more tha (2) hours Per day while such vehicle is being loaded or unloaded or used for loading or unloading of passengers. (1) For the purposes of this section. the _term "recreational vehicle" shall have the following meanina: A motor home, travel trailer. fifth wheel trailer. truck camper or camping trailer. with or without motive power, designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy. Such term shall include school buses or van -type vehicles which have been converted into temporary living quarters for recreational use. The term does not include Dick -up hoods, shells or canopies designed. created or modified for occupational use Section 2. Methodology. Text that is underlined in the preceding sections means new text added to the former Ordinance or City Code Section, and text that is stricken through means text that is being deleted from the former Ordinance or Code Section. Text that is moved from one location in the former Ordinance or Code Section to another location is similarly shown as underlined text. Section 3. Severability. The sections and subsections of this Ordinance are severable. The invalidity of any section or subsection shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections or subsections. Section 4. Preservation of Prior Ordinance. The sections of the City Code repealed or amended by this Ordinance shall be preserved to the extent necessary to allow the arrest, prosecution and punishment of any person who violates such provisions prior to the effective date hereof. Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage, execution and publication in the manner provided by law. rIN Page: 2 T Number. 1 Author: Geray Subject: Highlight Date: 11/5/2015 8:56:35 AM I believe this is too short. I believe the main objective here is to prevent people from parking the RVs at patio homes for extended periods. That being the case, and having an RV myself, I can tell you at least some people would probably like to pick up their RV the day before, load it, and leave in the moming. I'm inclined to lean more toward this being "...no more than a 24-hour period while such..." or similar language. PLEASE MAKE THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS PART OF THE CITY OF IONA RECORD: Due to illness, I will not be attending the meeting regarding water issues being held today, November 11, 2015, nor will I be attending the following meeting on November 17, 2015, regarding RV parking on patio -home lots. Nevertheless, I have strong opinions about both issues. I hope such my comments will be lead, noted in the City record and made available for public review - and considered seriously. Re water issues, meters, increased monthly charge: As I stated in a meeting some weeks ago — regarding water issues _ prior to my purchase of my home at 3183 Quakey Aspen Drive- I was assured by the owner, the Broker/Agent handling the sale, and City of Iona employees (and other utilities entities), that "the property is fully metered" and that billings were averaged with an "adjustment month indicating whether the averaged billing was adequate or needed supplementing. The only thing vvhich has been .true is that I pay $23.00 a month to the City — for water — yet have no idea whatsoever if this is my actual usage cost. I actually water only two days per week of the three allotted formproperty the sprinkler completely on rainy days — so I am actually y —and shut off or of my annual billing, because I do not use 1/3 of the water.r.Since Ili alone and aam$92.00 per ysurrounded by multi -occupant households, I know for a fact I probably use the least water of any family on my street! I certainly am of the opinion that one of the ten meters being contemplated for installation by the City — to obtain a sampling of actual usage — should be installed on my property. If the powers - that -be disagree, that will certainly inform my conclusion that the City would prefer we owners not question whether current $23.00 a month billings are valid, let alone the contemplated increase to $30.00 a month. That would just mean I would be gifting the city $120.00 a year rather than $92.00• No thank you I would rather use that money for airfare to go visit my children! As to RV parking on patio -home lots: Who cares? If an owner has appropriate space on a lot they own or on which they are making mortgage payments and paying taxes and insurance — and the parking or lot space is kept free of trash and/or general clutter — why should any owner be prohibited from parking an RV or similar vehicle? If not located on an owner's own property, parking and/or storage must be obtained elsewhere — and paid for. I think Iona City property owners already have enough unnecess unexplained/unjustified expenses incurred b City�' —and often more — at least until a way is discovered so we no longer have to worry e as it �whethe o ter s no drinkable or not!!