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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.