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MINUTES
February 12, 2008
Call to Order – Commissioner Jakobson called the meeting to order for the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Roll Call –
Members Present: Gene Shaffer, James Runsvold, Scott Wallace, Geoff OldenKamp, Michael Jakobson, Betty Tollman
Disclosures: Commissioner Tollman – hospital district re-zone
Members Absent: none
Staff Present: Brian Billingsley (Planning Director), Anne Marie Skinner (Senior Planner), Brent Orton (City Engineer), Savanna Davis (Secretary).
Review of Proceeding – Commissioner Jakobson announced the procedures for the public hearing.
Old Business
Approve minutes of December 11, 2007. MOTION: Commissioner Runsvold SECOND: Commissioner Shaffer. Passed: Unanimous roll call vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Case Number OA-94-08, a request by Caldwell’s Planning and Zoning Director for an Ordinance Amendment for adoption of an amended zoning map.
Testimony:
Anne Marie Skinner, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
Findings of Fact on Case Number OA-94-08 – Accepted MOTION: Commissioner Jakobson SECOND: Commissioner Wallace. Passed: Unanimous roll call vote.
Conclusions of Law on Case No. OA-94-08–The conclusions of law were read and accepted. MOTION: Commissioner Shaffer SECOND: Commissioner Runsvold Passed: Unanimous roll call vote.
Recommendation on Case No. OA-94-08- MOTION: Commissioner Runsvold SECOND: Commissioner Wallace. The Commission voted to recommend Approval.
Case Number OA-93-07/ZON-53-07, a request by Caldwell’s Planning and Zoning Director to amend City Code Section 10-01-03 regarding zoning district purpose statements; Section 10-02-02
regarding the land use table; Section 10-02-08 regarding nonconforming uses; creating two new zoning classifications – the Airport District (A-D) and the Hospital District (H-D); and,
amending the official zoning map to identify the location of the new zones.
Testimony:
Brian Billingsley presented the staff report and explained the reason behind the proposed Hospital and Airport Districts. Mr. Billingsley then read through a portion of the proposed
ordinance.
Commissioner Shaffer asked why the word “Lake” was used for the Lake Zone.
Mr. Billingsley stated that the Lake Zone is used for properties near Lake Lowell and the Boise River. Mr. Billingsley then stated that any suggested changes should be expressed when
the commission makes their recommendation.
Anne Marie Skinner stated that the airport zone aerial photo will be labeled as PZ-1000 and the Hospital Zone aerial photo will be labeled as PZ-1001.
Curt Hawkins signed in favor but declined to speak.
Robert McGee signed in favor but declined to speak.
Nancy Taylor signed in favor of the application and provided supporting testimony. Ms. Taylor then stated that St. Luke’s would like to see the heliport (emergency helicopter transportation)
a permitted use within the hospital zone
Commissioner Runsvold then asked if the heliport is a Special Use.
Ms. Taylor stated that St. Luke’s would like for it to be a permitted use rather than a special use.
David Kerrick signed in favor of the application and went on to state that he is speaking on behalf of his wife and 4 other people unable to attend the meeting. Mr. Kerrick stated that
parking garages and/or parking lots should not be permitted in or abutting next to an R-1 zone. Mr. Kerrick went on to say that at a very minimum there should be a special use permit
required where a hearing would be required and would give the neighbors a chance to testify. Mr. Kerrick stated that health club, fitness facilities and hotels and motels and spa should
also require a special use permit. Mr. Kerrick then stated that he thinks that barber shops, beauty shops, catering services, and photographic studios should be added to the allowed
uses. Mr. Kerrick stated that the ordinance should say that existing
large multi family dwellings should be grandfathered in but there shouldn’t be any more additional large multi family dwellings allowed however 1, 2, and 3 family dwellings should be
permitted.
Ms. Skinner then labeled Mr. Kerrick’s list of suggestions as PZ-1002.
Dave McFaddon, representing West Valley Medical Center, signed in favor of the application and stated that he also thought that the helipad should be a permitted use rather than a special
use.
Commissioner Runsvold asked how the city would have input in how the helipad was installed and operated.
Mr. McFaddon stated that there wouldn’t be any input required from the city.
Mr. Runsvold then asked what an impact the helipad would have on any surrounding single family residences in that area.
Mr. McFaddon stated that there would only be about 3 or 4 helicopter flights per year.
Robert McGee signed in favor of the application and provided supporting testimony regarding the project and the helipad.
Bobbi Jo Brown signed in neutral to the application as well as the helipad. Ms. Brown then agreed with all of David Kerrick’s concerns. Ms. Brown then stated that she would like to hear
some examples of the pros and cons that the hospital district may have effect on the surrounding neighborhood.
Mr. McFaddon then stated that the Hospital District will help to speed the process up to be able to help the medical field grow with the city.
John Blaisdell signed in neutral to the application and then stated that he did not agree with Mr. Kerrick’s request. Mr. Blaisdell then stated that the hospital district is well overdue
and a wonderful idea. Mr. Blaisdell then stated that the four properties on 10th avenue should remain R-1 and that a helipad should be a permitted use.
Jose Rodriguez signed in opposition but declined to speak.
Andrea Pratt signed in opposition but declined to speak.
Brian Billingsley stated that when the recommendation is made on the rezone the commission should recommend whether or not the 4 properties on 10th Ave. should remain R-1 or be included
in the Hospital District. Mr. Billingsley then stated that the items that were suggested to be either made a special or permitted use should be included into the Commission’s recommendation
also.
Commissioner Shaffer stated that it would be a good idea to have public input at the time the decision is made regarding the location of any helipads.
Mr. Billingsley stated that in his opinion the heliport could be disruptive to nearby residents.
MOTION TO CLOSE TESTIMONY: Commissioner Runsvold SECOND: Commissioner Wallace Passed: Unanimous roll call vote.
Ms. Skinner stated that Multi-family dwellings are a permitted use in the Hospital District.
Commissioner Wallace asked staff if a convalescent dwelling would be a non-conforming use if multi-family dwellings were to be made non-conforming.
Mr. Billingsley then stated that the City of Boise permits multi family dwellings, convalescent homes, duplexes and parking garages in their district that is similar to our proposed
Hospital District.
Ms. Skinner stated that the Hospital District may expand in years to come as a result of the surrounding property owners applying for a rezone into the district.
Comprehensive Plan Analysis ZON-53-07 – MOTION: Commissioner Runsvold SECOND: Commissioner Shaffer . Passed: Unanimous roll call vote. Tollman Abstained
Findings of Fact on Case Number ZON-53-07 – Accepted MOTION: Commissioner Shaffer SECOND: Commissioner Wallace. Passed: Unanimous roll call vote. Tollman Abstained
Conclusions of Law on Case No. ZON-53-07 –The conclusions of law were read and accepted. MOTION: Commissioner Wallace SECOND: Commissioner Shaffer. Passed: Unanimous roll call vote.
Tollman Abstained
Recommendation on Case No. ZON-53-07 - MOTION: Commissioner Runsvold SECOND: Commissioner Shaffer. The Commission voted to recommend Approval with the following conditions: Tollman Abstained
No modifications
Comprehensive Plan Analysis OA-93-07 – MOTION: Commissioner Runsvold SECOND: Commissioner Wallace . Passed: Unanimous roll call vote.
Recommendation on Case No. OA-93-07 - MOTION: Commissioner Runsvold SECOND: Commissioner Wallace. The Commission voted to recommend Approval with the following conditions:
HD-Parking garages made a special use
HD-Multi-family dwellingsmade a special use
HD-Barber/ beauty shops, photographic studio, catering service made a permitted use
HD-Hotel made a special use
Case Number ZON-55-07 & OA-95-08 a request by Caldwell’s Planning and Zoning Director to rezone a portion of the Steunenberg Residential Historic District from R-2 (Medium Density Residential)
to R-1 (Low Density Residential) and to amend City Code Section 10-02-08 regarding nonconforming uses.
Brian Billingsley, Planning Director, presented the staff report and read off 5 reasons that the rezone should be approved. Mr. Billingsley stated that anyone that currently has a multi
family dwelling would be exempt from obtaining a variance to rebuild their multi family dwelling should it be destroyed. Mr. Billingsley then read into the record 2 letters that were
submitted in opposition to the application, Exhibit PR-2 (Jim Rice) and Exhibit PR-3 (William Walsh).
Commissioner Shaffer asked if an inventory of the properties and their historic value was taken.
Mr. Billingsley stated that there was an inventory taken before the historic district was assigned.
Commissioner Wallace asked about existing businesses on Cleveland Blvd and whether or not those businesses would be a conforming use.
Mr. Billingsley stated that those businesses would be grandfathered in.
Connie King signed in favor of the application, provided supporting testimony and inquired about rehabbing the home that she owns.
Sharon Huffman signed in opposition but passed on speaking.
Brian Billingsley stated that maybe the homes that are in the area of the historical district that don’t appear historic need to be rehabilitated.
MOTION TO CLOSE TESTIMONY: Commissioner Runsvold SECOND: Commissioner Wallace Passed: Unanimous roll call vote.
Comprehensive Plan Analysis ZON-53-07 – MOTION: Commissioner Runsvold SECOND: Commissioner Shaffer . Passed: Unanimous roll call vote.
Findings of Fact on Case Number ZON-53-07 – Accepted MOTION: Commissioner Shaffer SECOND: Commissioner Wallace. Passed: Unanimous roll call vote.
Conclusions of Law on Case No. ZON-53-07 –The conclusions of law were read and accepted. MOTION: Commissioner OldenKamp SECOND: Commissioner Shaffer. Passed: Unanimous roll call vote.
Recommendation on Case No. ZON-53-07 - MOTION: Commissioner Runsvold SECOND: Commissioner OldenKamp. The Commission voted to recommend Approval with the following conditions:
No Modifications
Planning Issues
Appoint Commissioner Jakobson as Chairperson. Unanimous vote.
Appoint Commissioner Runsvold as Vice- Chairperson. Unanimous vote.
Adjournment
Adjourn public hearing MOTION: Commissioner Wallace SECOND: Commissioner Runsvold Passed: Unanimous roll call vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 pm.
MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BY CHAIRPERSON MICHAEL JAKOBSON ON THE DATE NOTED BELOW:
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Michael Jakobson Date
ATTEST: Planning and Zoning Director