HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_Planning & Zoning Meeting_07092014PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
IONA COMMUNITY CENTER
JULY 9, 2014 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT: City Attorney Dale W Storer, Chairman Dan Garren, Members — Roy Hobbs, Bette
Lovinus, Melanie Shirling, and Clerk Julie Hammond.
ABSENT: None.
VISITORS: Carolyn Depperschmidt, David M Taylor, Dale Nealis, Jeromy Stafford, Carolyn
Hansen, Karen Lugo, Tom Lugo, Rodney Bell, RoseAnn Nealis, Mike Coombs, Kevin H Davies,
Lance Wartchow, Traci Mockli, Jim Baster, Alma Stumpp, Greg Hansen, John Seedall, Jack
Depperschmidt, Silas Young, Dixie Young, Craig L Hansen, Kristen Stafford, Rob Hawkins,
Chris Hawkins, Roger Killian, Vicki Killian, Jinger Coombs, Aubrey Wieber, Lori Davies,
Susan Jardne, Trina Stumpp, Ryan Walker, Hugo Rubio, Blanca Rubio, Michael Waters, Lisa
Hawkins, Linda Stanger, Brad Nielsen, Renee Cook, Travis Lake, and Republican Dell
Raybould.
Chairman Garren welcomed everyone and Member Hobbs led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Nu'r Subdivision Annexation Public Hearing — 6:30 p.m.: Chairman Garren had Planning &
Zoning Members introduce themselves. He explained the public hearing process and reminded
everyone that Planning & Zoning (P&Z) doesn't make the decision but gives a recommendation
to Council. Chairman Gauen stated is was important to hear from everyone and to please keep
your comments from three to five minutes long.
Chairman Garren led everyone through a Power Point Presentation including the following:
Exhibit "1" — City of Iona Boundaries/Impact Area
Exhibit "2" — Nu'r Subdivision Recorded Plat
Exhibit "3" — City of Iona Annexation Plan
Exhibit "4" — City of Iona Public Hearing Notice
Exhibit "5" — City of Iona Comprehensive Plan
Exhibit "6" — Bonneville County Residential Agricultural (RA-1) Zone
Exhibit "7" — City of Iona Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone
Exhibit "8" — City of Iona Residential Agricultural (R-A) Zone
Exhibit "9" — City of Iona P&Z Category B Annexation Public Meeting Power Point
Exhibit "10" — Idaho Statutes Title 50 (Municipal Corporations)
Chapter 2 (General Provisions — Government — Territory)
Chairman Garren explained that the City was trying to manage growth. He indicated the growth
taking place across the street from the Nu'r Subdivision Homeowners. Chairman Gauen
explained the City must be contiguous to the Green Valley Subdivision in order to annex it into
the City. He stated, under Idaho State Law — Annexation Legislation, cities are allowed to annex
lands which are reasonably necessary to assure orderly development; to allow efficient and
economically viable provision of tax -supported and fee supported municipal services; enable
orderly development of private lands which benefit from the cost-effective availability of
municipal services in urbanizing areas; and to equitably allocate costs of public services in
management of development on the urban fringe.
Chairman Garren explained that the City of Iona had met the requirements and taken the
necessary steps to initiate a Category B Annexation of the Nu'r Subdivision.
Chairman Garren addressed written comments (Exhibits "E-Z"). He stated most of the concerns
were that Nu'r Residents did not want to be a part of Iona or have their water system. Chairman
Garren explained that residents had the following options:
1. Nothing changes and Nu'r Residents maintain control of said water system.
2. The City gains control of said water system and inherits all operation and
maintenance costs.
3. The City could extend a mainline from the western boundary of Mountain Ridge #4
to the community line of Nu'r Subdivision and connect them to the City. This would
alleviate the operation and maintenance costs from the Nu'r Residents and supply
them with a more reliable water system. All of the cost of construction could be
covered by the City.
Chairman Garren addressed another concern of Nu'r Residents which was higher property taxes.
Nu'r Residents felt that they did not benefit from being annexed into the City of Iona. Chairman
Garren explained that Nu'r Residents would have enhanced police coverage, repair and
maintenance of roads.
Another concern addressed by Chairman Garren was the ability for Nu'r Subdivision
Homeowners to keep their animals (horses, cows, sheep, and chickens) and out buildings. He
stated that under City Code Single Family Residential Title 11, Chapter 4, Section D allows for
animals but another option might be to change the zoning to Residential Agricultural Title 11,
Chapter 3, which is a more liberal animal husbandry zone. Chairman Garren explained that all
non -conforming uses would be grandfathered in.
Chairman Garren addressed property values. He indicated that properties in Bonneville County
average 99 days on the market and the City of Iona properties average 103 days on the market.
He stated the average sale price within Bonneville County at $158,719 and in the City of Iona the
average sale price was $178,411.
Chairman Garren opened the public portion of the hearing at 6:58 p.m. Those in favor, none;
neutral, none; opposed, sixteen.
Carolyn Depperschmidt of 4570 E Iona Rd was opposed. She stated with the growth of the City
we would have to change the motto of "Small Town with a Big Heart." She also hated to see it
become another Ammon.
David M Taylor of 2860 N 45th East was opposed. He stated his property taxes would increase
and he can't afford more taxes. Bonneville County already provides them with all services. He
stated that the City says Nu'r Residents are using the Iona streets and parks but do Iona
Residents use Ammon and Idaho Falls parks and streets. He stated that if Iona thinks their park
is all that, they should put up a gate and charge a fee. As far as a zoning change he stated he
likes his lifestyle and doesn't want to be grandfathered in.
Dale Nealis of 2810 N 45th East was opposed. He agreed with Mr. Taylor. Mr. Nealis indicated
their property value would be less if annexed into the City of Iona. He can shoot in his backyard
if he wants to, but doesn't because it is not ethical.
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