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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_Planning & Zoning Meeting_09032008PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING 8:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 IONA COMMUNITY CENTER PRESENT: Board members; Bruce Case, Adrian Beazer, Brad Bateman, Roy Hobbs, City Clerk, Robyn Keyes ABSENT: Chairman Jared Wight VISITORS: ZoAnn Simmons, Jeanne Koepplin, Sharon Rockwood, Art Davis, Caro11 Davis, Dale Rockwood, Ron Bodily, Ken Thomas, Kay Olsen, Ron Mosher, Julie Carlisle, Jack Carlisle, Sally Price, Dan Gubler Planning and Zoning Commission member Bruce Case welcomed everyone and led us in the pledge of allegiance. Public hearing 8:00 p.m. the Iona Historical Society requested a conditional use permit seeking to operate the Iona Historical Museum in a home they purchased located at 5293 Rockwood Ave. The home was built in 1895. The Historical Society will undertake the project of restoring the home and operating the museum from within the home. The home is zoned R1 residential. The minutes from the hearing were recorded on a separate page (see appendix A). The request was approved pending an impact report fro the Historical Society. P/Z member Hobbs commented on the need for a more diverse commercial zone. P/Z member Case said that there are three difference residential zones and only one commercial zone in Iona. Case said that some local cities have four different types of commercial zones and said that he thought that was a good idea. Case also commented that part of the comprehensive study involved expanding the commercial zone. The Commission members discussed the need for heavy commercial zones and light commercial zones and the possibility of a buffer zone in between the heavy commercial zone and residential zones. P/Z members discussed the Iona Historical Museum and the issue of parking. The Commission talked about the easements and how in the older part of town people were encouraged to plant grass in the easement and that some of the homeowners forget that the easement is still City property and that the homeowner does not have a right to tell people not to park in front of their home on the easement. P/Z member Bateman said that he knew of some Scouts that were looking for an Eagle Project. Council member Dan Gubler said that the picnic shelter needed refurbishing and the City needed benches for the new dugout and bark needed to be installed under the monkey bars. 1 P/Z members discussed a new time for their meetings. The 8:00 p.m. meeting time was decided by members no longer on the commission and the new current members would like to hold the meetings earlier in the evening. 6:30 p.m. was agreed upon as the new meeting time and public hearings will start at 7:00 p.m. Adjourned 10:00 p.m. CJ/i1P1( 2 APPENDIX A PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 IONA COMMUNITY CENTER PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST IONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 8:00 P.M. PRESENT: Planning and Zoning members; Bruce Case, Adrian Beazer, Brad Bateman, Roy Hobbs, City Clerk, Robyn Keyes ABSENT: Planning and Zoning chairman, Jared Wight VISITORS: ZoAnn Simmons, Jeanne Koepplin, Sharon Rockwood, Art Davis, Caroll Davis, Dale Rockwood, Ron Bodily, Ken Thomas, Kay Olsen, Ron Mosher, Julie Carlisle, Jack Carlisle, Sally Price The Iona Historical Society has purchased the property at 5293 Rockwood Avenue, Iona, Idaho, which is zoned R-1 residential. The Historical Society has requested a conditional use permit for the purpose of operating the Iona Historical Museum. Planning and Zoning member Bruce Case explained the procedure for a public hearing and asked if there were any questions, there were not, so Planning and Zoning member Case read the detailed request for the permit, which stated that the Iona Historical Society has purchased the property at 5293 Rockwood Avenue. The yard is the original Iona Tithing yard for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In 1895 the Bingham Stake Offices were in the rock building, which was built by James E. Steele, the Bingham Stake President. The Historical Society will undertake this project of restoring this historical building to a Historical Pioneer Museum, housing many local histories and historical facts for future generations. P/Z member case asked if Mrs. Simmons would like to add anymore to the information. Mrs. Simmons stated that the Iona Historical Museum had been housed in the Iona City building for many years and was not a new entity. Mrs. Simmons also said that this house would be the second building that the Historical Society had renovated. The first building renovated was the Stanger Memorial building, which is now on the historical register. Planning and Zoning member Case asked if anyone that was in favor of the request would like to comment. Jack Carlisle said that he supported the preservation of historical buildings and that it was his understanding that the person that had purchased the house before wanted to tear the house down. Sharon Rockwood asked if there could be a show of hands for those that were in favor, but did not want to comment. Panning and Zoning member Case said that would be alright and asked for those that were in favor but did not want to speak to raise their hands. ZoAnn Simmons, Sharon Rockwood, Bruce 1 Rockwood, Art Davis, Carroll Davis, Ron Bodily, Kay Olsen and Ken Thomas raised their hands. Planning and Zoning member Case asked if anyone that was neutral would like to comment. Jeanne Koepplin said that she had a letter prepared and gave the Planning and Zoning members a copy. Mrs. Koepplin proceeded to read the letter (attached) which stated that she and her husband owned the home across the street from the proposed museum. Mrs. Koepplin had many questions about the contents of the museum and its representation. The questions relevant to the impact of the neighborhood for the proposed museum were; Will the City turn the water on so the lawn is not allowed to burn up? Would there be restrooms inside the museum? Will the museum preserve plants which are significant to the historical character of the community? Will there be any late night or overnight use of the building? How will parking be managed? Mrs. Koepplin said that she understood that the easement in front of her house was technically the City's property, but that she and her husband maintained the grass planted there and did not see justification for people to treat is as a parking lot. Mrs. Koepplin requested no parking in front of her house and would like a physical barrier, such as an ornamental fence at the edge of the street. Mrs. Koepplin does not want a curb or sidewalk in front of her house. Ron Mosher said that he was in favor of the museum but since his back yard bordered the museum, he would like a privacy fence built between the two. Planning and Zoning member Case asked if anyone that was against the request would like to speak, no one did so the time was turned over to Mrs. Simmons for rebuttal. Mrs. Simmons said that any information or artifact that was a part of the local history was welcomed in the museum. Mrs. Simmons said that the museum yard would be refurbished and a sprinkler system installed and that the restrooms would be inside of the building. Mrs. Simmons said that the Stanger Memorial building across the street would share their parking lot for visitors to the museum. P/Z member Case asked how many spots were in front of the museum and would there be parking in back. Mrs. Simmons said there was room for six cars in front and that parking would not be allowed in back. P/Z members Bateman and Case asked about a fence in the back, Mrs. Simmons said that she would address the issue with the Historical Society and thought that the fence would be addressed when the yard was refurbished. P/Z member Case asked if there were anymore questions or comments, there were not, so P/Z member Case closed the public portion of the hearing and opened the floor to the Planning and Zoning Commission for questions and comments. Planning and Zoning member Adrian Beazer asked if the Historical Society was part of the City government, Mrs. Simmons said they were not. P/Z member Roy Hobbs said that he appreciated the historical value of the museum, but was concerned with liabilities and safety. P/Z member Hobbs suggested that the Historical Society provide a copy of a 2 or 3 year plan. 2 Planning and Zoning member Brad Bateman said that he could appreciate Mrs. Koepplin's concerns, but that the easement in front of Mrs. Koepplins house was public property and that it seemed that the Historical Society was addressing the parking concerns. Planning and Zoning member Adrian Beazer said that conditions can be placed for parking and that perhaps the City could help with that issue. P/Z member Beazer also suggested that an impact study was implemented as part of the conditions of the permit. Planning and Zoning member Bruce Case said that it is best to try to foresee future issues and try to address those issues now. P/Z member Case asked Mrs. Koepplin what her greatest concern was. Mrs. Koepplin's reply was parking and that some sort of barrier would be placed along the front easement and that she would also like to see what the Museum plans were in writing. P/Z member Case said that the City police officer would issue parking citations for vehicles that were parked illegally. Mrs. Simmons said that she would work with Mrs. Koepplin regarding her concerns. Mrs. Simmons said that she did not believe the Museum would encroach upon Mrs. Koepplins personal space. Planning and Zoning member Roy Hobbs made a motion to approve the request with the recommendation that the Iona Historical Society does an impact study/report which would address the primary issues that Mrs. Koepplin had. Planning and Zoning member Brad Bateman seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried until reviewed by City Council. Public hearing closed at 9:09 p.m. Planning and Zoning member Adrian Beazer asked Clerk Robyn Keyes to provide a copy of the Iona Code Book Title 11 Chapter 8 Sections 1 and 2 to Mrs. Simmons. 3 CITY OF IONA 3548 N. Main P. O. Box 487 lona, Idaho 83427 August 20, 2008 Dear Property Owner: Phone: (208) 523-5600 Fax: (208) 535-0087 The City of Iona's Planning and Zoning Commission has scheduled a public hearing on the evening of September 2, 2008 at 8:00 P.M. at the Iona Community Center, which is located at 3548 North Main Street, Iona, Idaho. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a Conditional Use Permit by the Iona Historical Committee. A second public hearing will be scheduled for the evening of September 16, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. at the Community Center with the City Council for final approval if so recommended by Planning and Zoning. If approved, the permit would allow the Iona Historical Committee to operate The Iona Historical Museum located at 5293 Rockwood Avenue, Iona, Idaho, which is zoned R1 residential. If you have any comments concerning this request, they will be considered at the public hearing. Comments may be made in writing, but must be received by the City Clerk before the public hearing. Respectfully yours, Robyn Keyes, City Clerk NOTICE A PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING WILL BE HELD 8:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 AT THE IONA COMMUNITY CENTER 3548 N MAIN ST. IONA, ID. City Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Iona will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of considering an application for a conditional use permit filed by the Iona Historical Committee seeking to operate the Iona Historical Museum at 5293 Rockwood Avenue, Iona, Idaho. The hearing will be conducted on. September 3, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. in the Iona Community Center located at 3548 North Main Street, Iona, Idaho. A second public hearing is scheduled for the evening of September 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Iona Community Center with the Iona City Council for final review. AlI interested citizens are invited to attend and provide public comment regarding such conditional use permit. A copy of the application may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk at 3548 North Main Street, Iona, Idaho. Dated this 20t day of August, 2008 a4.-y\ Robyn Keyes City Clerk Publish: Fifteen (15) days prior to hearing date.