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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-20-1995 P&Z MINUTES ! � MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Meeting of July 20, 1995 Present: Dorothy Davidsoq Sonia Huyck, Terry McConnell, Mike Nachtigall, Rick Wells Absent: Madeline Buckendorf, Bettie Pilote Staff: Carla Olson, Liz Yeary At the pre-agenda meeting Carla explained that the two subdivision/planned unit developments had been tabled at the request of the applicants. The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman, Rick Wells, at 7:15 p.m. in the City Ha.11 Council Chambers. The first item of business was approval of the minutes for the meeting of July 6, 1995. The Minutes, amended to reflect some minor omissions, were approved unanimously. The public hearing portion of the agenda then followed. The first case was a request for a Special Use Permit to construct a single family home on a 35 acre parcel in the M-1;AP (Light Industrial; Airport Overlay) zone. The applicants were Beth and Clinton Shippy. Ms. Olson explained the location of the property and the reason for the request, that the zoning is Light Industrial within an Airport Overlay zone and as such residential uses are restricted by Special Use Pernut. In this case the property is a large parcel. It is not in the Airport Clear zone, although it is in their noise limitation area, but is on the edge of the zone and the Airport Manager has indicated , that he is not averse to the proposal. � Mrs. Shipp� testified that they currently have a 900 sq.ft. home and would like to move into a 1,500 sq.ft. home. When the Special Use Permit is approved, they will obtain a Record of Survey, dividing the property into two parcels. In response to a question from Commissioner McConnell, Mrs. Shippy stated that she agreed with the suggested conditions. After some further discussion, Commissioner McConnell offered a Motion to approve the Special Use Permit finding that the request complied with the Comprehensive Plan, as contained in the Staff Report. Commissioner Nachtigall seconded the Motion. ROLL CALL VOTE. Those voting yes: McConnell, Nachtigall, Davidson, Huyck. Those voting no: None. Absent and not voting: Buckendorf, Pilote. MOTION CARRIED The second public hearing was a request for annexation and Zoning Classification of property on the east side of Indiana south of Beech Street where it is proposed to construct a new high school. A Special Use Pernut for that use is also under consideration. The applicant is the Caldwell School MINUTES P&Z 7-20-95 Page 1 � District. The request includes a maximum height request of 38' rather than the origina132' requested prior to the hearing. This is to accommodate fire regulation ceilings etc. for the gymnasium area. Ms. Olson indicated the location and reviewed some of the concerns itemized in the Staff Report. Indiana Avenue is classified as an arterial roadway but does not carry the amount of traffic that is planned for it. The existing surrounding land uses are zoned for medium and low density residential uses but in fact are developed at a very low density. Staff has provided an analysis of traffic generation and compared to single family development traffic generation, traffic generation from a high school is not as high, although high school traffic occurs in a different pattern from ordinary residential developrnent. The request meets all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance except for the height variance, which is a minor factor in view of the distance from a public right-of-way. Dawna Jenkins, Design West Architects, reviewed the site plan. The facility is designed for a ma.ximum capacity of 1,400 students. However, it is anticipated that it will have an 85% capacity when it opens. Among the design features are 60 general classrooms and other special classrooms, such as media center, choir rooms, etc. Phil Hull, Engineer, indicated traffic access points. The northern access, originally designed for bus access has been eliminated because of safety concerns, having a second point of access (for cars) so close. There will now be a northern access used by both buses and cars, and a southern access just for cars. Buses will also exit the complex to Georgia Street. Staff and a sma11 number of students will also be able to exit via this facility. Mr. Hull indicated the parking areas for students and the drop-off area, the tennis courts, basketball courts, softball fields and other sporting areas. An emergency access is planned along the Pioneer Irrigation easement but this will not be generally open to school users. A landscape berm will be provided along the southern property line and also some low bernung along the western property line. A left turn deceleration lane will be provided on Indiana Avenue as part of the right-of-way improvements. In response to a question from Commissioner McConnell, Mr. Hull said that the 15' wide Pioneer Irrigation easement will provide emergency access only and will continue to be maintained by Pioneer Irrigation. Commissioner Huyck expressed concern about restroom facilities for the playing fields. Mr. Hull said there would be restrooms in the small concession building in addition to those in the school buildings. However, they will not be sufficient to accommodate large groups of people. In response to a question from Commissioner Nachtigall, Mr. Hull said that they would meet with Pioneer Irrigation to work out a way to have emergency access along the irrigation easement. John Seubert of 2823 S. Indiana expressed concern about traffic flow. His property is at the corner of Cherry Street and Indiana Avenue and he is worried about the possibility of traffic coming off Georgia Avenue and along Cherry Street. He had been informed there will be a four-way stop or a stop light at the Cherry/Indiana intersection. MINUTES P8Z 7-20-95 Page 2 � Commissioner McConnell asked Ms. Olson to explain the traffic flow figures of a single family development on the property generating 2,679 daily trips versus a high school generating 1,820 daily trips. This does not take into account bus traffic. Da.rrel Deide, School District Superintendent, estimated that there would be about twenty buses during the two peak times of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Half of them will access on Georgia and half on Indiana. The Georgia buses will presumably go directly to Linden Street and then east and west. Some of the buses will return to the high school. In answer to a question from Commissioner McConnell, Mr. Deide said that generally students are restricted from riding a bus if they live within 1'/2 miles of the school. High school students may drive to school. Others will wa1k. It is estimated that a third of the students could drive. Commissioner Huyck commented that students wanting to hurry would not use Cherry Street. In response to a further question from Commissioner Huyck, Mr. Deide said that the optimum capacity for the school will be about 1,200 students. If the school population grows, a second high school will probably be planned. He did not anticipate any night time football games. Simplot Stadium will continue to be used. There will be day time softbalUbaseball and track and some junior varsity events. However, the majority of events will be during daylight hours. Restroom facilities would be restricted to school activities. If weekend adult activities take place, portable restroom facilities will have to be brought in. In response to a question from Commissioner McConnell, Mr. Deide said that the irrigation easement will be blocked off from general use. The development of the jogging path around the perimeter of the fields will probably be a preferable use in any event. Colette Seubert did not want sidewalks constructed on Cherry Street. She was also concerned about traffic impact. She did not want a stop light at the intersection nor a four way stop. She also questioned if there would be a turn lane at the Cherry/Indiana intersection. Chaitman Wells said that he appreciated her concerns, but any decision to put a turn lane at that intersection would not be made until the school opens and operates for a period of time and a safety hazard is identified. Commissioner McConnell commented that he has served on a number of transportation committees which have been attempting to get a stoplight at Indiana and Cleveland and he saw no possibility of a stoplight on Indiana at Cherry. Growth is a factor that has to be dealt with and growth is developing to the south and southwest of the community. Mr. Deide said that there will have to be some kind of pedestrian access from the school site to Linden. A condition is provided for which addresses this issue. Local property owners will not be asked to participate in this expense. Ms. Olson offered some clarification. The annexation and zone change are recommended to City Council and City Council makes the final decision. The Special Use Permit is the responsibility of the Planning and Zoning Commission which makes the final decision. The Commission has no control over disbursement of city funds. MINUTES P&Z 7-20-95 Page 3 . After some further discussion, Commissioner Huyck offered a Motion to recommend approval of the annexation and a zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential) to the City Council based on finding that , the request is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, surrounding zoning and surrounding land uses. The Motion was seconded by Dorothy Davidson. ROLL CALL VOTE. Those voting yes: Huyck, McConnell, Nachtigall, Davidson. Those voting no: None. Absent and not voting: Buckendorf, Pilote. MOTION CARRIED Commissioner McConnell asked that a condition be added for the Special Use Permit such as that the school will work out an agreement for the upkeep and emergency vehicle access on the irrigation easement. Commissioner Wells commented that development to the south is inevitably going to take place and there needs to be a school in that area. Traffic is always a concern and with a high school we really cannot forecast very adequately what will happen. The School District put a lot of thought into a good location. Rumors of stoplights appear to be unfounded. Commissioner McConnell stated that the School Board put a lot of time and effort into choosing this property in terms of growth, and as a result the school bond was well supported. Commissioner Huyck commented that she liked the two accesses for buses on Indiana and Georgia and she felt that many of the questions and concerns had been addressed. Commissioner Davidson expressed concern about the elimination of the northern bus access on Indiana but Commissioner McConnell felt that the turn lane could accommodate the traffic. Commissioner McConnell offered a Motion to approve the Special Use Permit subject to the conditions suggested, with an amended condition to reflect the 38' maximum height, and an added condition requiring cooperation with Pioneer Irrigation for emergency access on and maintenance of � the irrigation easement, based on finding that the proposed use is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan in that the use is proposed for a minor arterial roadway which will be improved, the site design provides adequate setback from homes, the area of growth is to the south and southwest, and the proposed use will not likely result in any undue nuisance, damage or detriment to sunounding propeRies. Commissioner Nachtigall seconded the Motion. ROLL CALL VOTE. Those voting yes: McConnell, Nachtigall, Davidson, Huyck. Those voting no: None. Absent and not voting: Buckendorf, Pilote. MOTION CARRIED Ms. Olson commented on items acted on by Council and potential items for forthcoming Planning and Zoning Commission agendas. A walk-through for the Bushnell Community Center will be arranged prior to the August 10 meeting. MINUTES P8Z 7-20-95 Page 4 + There being no fiu business the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ���� Liz Ye � Rick Wells �Y� Recording Secretary Chairman MINUTES P&Z 7-20-95 Page 5