1984 03-05u
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MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL
March 5, 1984
ITEM:
Minutes of Previous Meeting Held February 21, 1984 APPROVED
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Variance from Building Code Request APPROVED
Ken Shaffer
2. Senior Citizens: Approval for No Building Permit APPROVED
Remodel Kitchen Senior Center
3. Bills APPROVED
4. Pre-Termination Hearing: Water/Sewer/Trash Delinquencies APPROVED
5. PUBLIC HEARING: Comp. Plan Admendment
Atty' to Prepare Findings & Conclusions
6. PUBLIC HEARING: .Zoning & Development Ordinance
Atty' to Prepare Findings & Conclusions
7. Norman Fuller: Meridian Greens DENIED
8. Department Reports NO BUSINESS
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City Council March 5, 1984
Regular meeting of the Meridian City Council called to order by Mayor Grant Kingsford
at 7:30 p.m.
Council Members Present: Bill Brewer; Ron Tolsma; BurtMyers; Bob Giesler;
Others Present: Bruce Stuart; Heidi Schuler; Doug Nichols; R.C. Spencer; Ken Shaffer;
Earl Ward; Wilma Blair; Kenny W. Bower; Bob Nahas; Dale Ownby;
Lee Roy Nelson; Gary Smith; Peter Michaelson; Glen Scott; Norman Fuller;
Don Hubble; Alan Lance; Howard Foley; Wayne Crookston; James Shearer;
Jack Niemann;
Minutes of the previous meeting held February 21, 1984 were approved as written.
Mayor Kingsford welcomed Heidi Schuler representing the Idaho Statesman.
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1 PUBLIC HEARING: Variance Request by Ken Schaffer
Mr. Schaffer was present requesting a variance from the building code requiring
public restrooms for a restaurant. Schaffer explained that he is planning to put in
an Ice Cream Parlor in Cherry Plaza, in the space previously occupied by Idaho Photo.
Schaffer pointed out that there would be limited seating, and would be a mostly
"walk-in" type business.
The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Tolsma to approve of the variance from
the building code requiring public restrooms as requested by Ken Schaffer.
Motion Carried: Brewer, yea; Tolsma, yea; Myers, yea; Giesler, yea;
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2 Senior Citizens Request for Approval of no Building Permit Necessary for Kitchen Remodel
Mayor Kingsford explained that the Senior Citizen'sare going to be remodeling the
kitchen facilities for their new Senior's Center. Kingsford said that the work will be
done by contract and the Senior's are requesting that no Building Permit be necessary
for the work.
The Mayor also pointed out .that Vern Schoen, City Building Inspector, recommend approval
of the request, and that he felt there was no problem with the remodel.
The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Brewer to approve of the request by the
Senior Citizen's that no building permit be necessary for the kitchen remodel of the
center.
Motion Carried: Brewer, yea; Tolsma, yea; Myers, yea; Giesler, yea;
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3 Bills
The bills were presented.
The Motion was made by Brewer and seconded by Tolsma to approve of the bills.
Motion Carried: Brewer, yea; Tolsam, yea; Myers yea; Giesler, yea;.
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4 Pre-Termination Hearing; Water/Sewer/Trash Delinquencies
March 5, 1984
Mayor Kingsford read: "This is to inform you, if you choose to, youhave the right
to a pre-termination hearing, at 7:30 p.m., March 5, 1984, before the Mayor and Council,
to appear in person to be judged on facts and defend the claim made by the City that
your water, sewer and trash bill is delinquent.. You may retain counsel. This service
will be discontinued March 13, 1984, unless payment is received in full."
Mayor: "IS there anyone present that wishes a pre-termination hearing before the
Council tonight?"
Wilma Blair, 1239 W. 2nd, Meridian, was present. Blair presented the Mayor and Council
with a money order to cover her water bill in full. Bair said that she would bring
the payment into the City Hall the next morning.
Mayor Kingsford: "Fine, thank-you."
Mayor: "IS there anyone else present that wishes to be heard regarding their water%
sewer/trash billing?"
There was no response.
Mayor Kingsford closed the Pre-termination hearing.
Mayor: "Due to their failure to pay their water bill or to present any valid reason
why the bill has not been paid, their water shall be turned off on March 13, 1984. In
order to have their water turned back on, there will be an additional fee of $10.00.
They are hereby informed that they may appeal to have the decision of the City
reviewed by the Fourth Judicial District Court, pursuant to Idaho Code. Even though
they appeal, the water will be shut off."
The Motion was made by Tolsma and seconded by Myers to approve of the turn-off list
with the exception of Wilma Blair. Amount of turn-offs $2728.67.
Motion Carried: Brewer, yea; Tolsma, yea; Myers, yea; Giesler, yea;
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5 PUBLIC HEARING: Comprehensive Plan Admendment
Mayor Kingsford opened the Public Hearing for testimony on the Comprehensive Plan
Admendment, at 7:45 p.m.
R.C. Spencer pointed out that the hearing had been published for 8:00 p. m.
Mayor Kingsford: "That being the case, we will go on to other .business."
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6 Public Hearing: Zoning & Development Ordinance
This hearing was also published for 8:00 p.m.
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7 Norman Fuller; Meridian Greens
Mr. Fuller was not yet present.
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8 Department Reports
There were no Department Reports to be presented.
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The Motion was made by Brewer and seconded by Tolsma to adjourn until 8:00 p.m.
Motion Carried: Brewer, yea; Tolsma, yea; Myers, yea; Giesler, yea;
Mayor Kingsford announcedthat the meeting would adjourn until 8:00 p.m. at which time
Council would return to Chambers.
The Mayor and Council returned to Chambers at a:00 p.m. at which time the Mayor
announced that it was 8:00 p.m. and the business before the Council would continue.
Item
5 Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan Admendment
Mayor Kingsford opened the Public Hearing.
Alan Lance was present, to comment. Lance said that in reviewing the Planning & Zoning
Commission recommendation regarding Regional Shopping Centers (Pg. 20), the language,
by previous recommendation of the Planning & Zoning was to have been amended, or
basically "neutralized". Lance said this was to encourage development and growth at
each of the interchangeenterprise areas.
Lance read into the record., the previously proposed language recommended by P&Z:
"Meridian is encouraging the .potential development of a Regional Shopping Center within
an Interchange Enterprise Area. It would have asignificant impact on economic growth
of Meridian toward the goal of economic self-sufficiency desired by the community."
Lance said in reviewing the latest recommendations of the P&Z, they (P&Z) have opted
to omit this previous recommendation to change the language.
Lance: "As you (Council) are aware, it was the Chamber recommendation to endorse
Planning & Zoning's prior recommendation in respect to that language." "And I'm
here to encourage that the Council consider that neutral language so as not to identify
one particulardeveloper of one particular location as having the pre-ordained
approval of City Council; but to let free enterprise to work where it feels it should
work and where it will work best." "That contours with the Chamber of Commerce prior
recommendation and the written testimony received by this body -some 50 some
signatures."
Lance: "In respect tothe language on page 15, P&Zpreviously Yecommended language be
inserted at page 15, before the Economic Policies Section, this read: Meridian is
encouraging the development of interchange accesses and commercial and industrial
development at interchange accesses. The locations where access and development is
encouraged are at Ten Mile Road, Meridian Road, Locust Grove Road and Eagle Road, and
Black Cat Road." "Black Cat Road was added as a result of the Chamber of Commerce
recommendation that that particular section be added." "The P&Z have opted not to
include the Black Cat Road recommendation. As this was a part of the Chamber
recommendation, I would encourage the Council to consider adding Black Cat Road to that
part of the language."
There was no other public testimony.
Mayor Kingsford closed the Public Hearing.
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The Motion was made by Brewer and seconded by Tolsma to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law regarding the Comprehensive Plan
Admendment based on the last draft by the CityCouncil.
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6 Public xearing: zoning & Development Ordinances
Mayor Kingsford opened the Public Hearing.
There was no response.
Mayor Kingsford closed the Public Hearing.
The Motion was made by Brewer and seconded by Myers to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law regarding the Zoning & Development
Ordinances based on the last draft of the City Council.
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7 Norman Fuller - Meridian Greens.
Mr. Fuller was present and presented the Counciland Mayor will a letter requesting
that the City of Meridian sign the final plat of Meridian Greens Subdivision.
(Letter on File with These Minutes)
Mr. Fuller ask that the Council give consideration to his proposal, that he is willing
to compromise with them. Fuller suggested that he be allowed to go with 30 lots
and then take another look at the project and see if the sewer is going across the
interstate.
Council Man Brewer said that he still felt exactly the same about septic systems
anywhere in the City of Meridian, and would "stick to it."
Council Member Giesler agreed with Brewer, saying he felt that the Council may be
setting a precident allowing one developer to go ahead with septic tanks and trying
to restrict another developer from usimg septic tanks. Giesler said that he felt
there was "no way to control" the problem. "I am still against development until
Water and Sewer go across the Interstate," Giesler said. -
Council Member Tolsma called upon City Attorney Wayne Crookston to decifer the problem
of setting a precident. Crookston told the Council that they very well could be, and
that he would have to do more research into the problem.
Mayor Kingsford brought up the possibility of the developer putting "up-front" money
assuring monies for the water/sewer lines. Kingsford said this might be a way to
get the lines over there.
CityAttorney, Crookston, stated again his concerns that the Sewer & Water District
have jurisdiction in that area, and the Council would .have to have their consent
to all anything in this area. Crookston said this was a problem that needed to be.
workedout with the Sewer & Water District. Crookston said thatthe Council could
approve subject to the approval of the Sewer & Water District, but felt the City of
Meridian would be better off to reach an agreement with the Sewer & Water District
before going ahead with anything.
Councilman Giesler pointed out that there have several developers in the past that
have run the sewer and water lines a long way to reach their development.
The Motion was made by Geisler and seconded by Brewer to deny the project proposed
by Mr. Fuller for Meridian Greens until such time as the sewerand water are under
theinterstate.
Motion Carried: Brewer., yea; Tolsma; yea; Myers, yea; Giesler, yea;
Being there no other business to come before the Council .
The Motion was made by Myers and seconded by Geisler to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.
Motion Carried: Brewer, yea; Tolsma, yea; Myers, yea; Giesler, yea;
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
pc: Mayor & Council (5)
P&Z Commission (6)
Schoen; Ward; JUB;
Police; Fire; Stuart;
Atty; Kiebert;
Statesman; Valley; Press
CDH; ACHD; NMID;
ACC; AZD; APA;
File: Senior Citizens
Comprehensive Plan Admendment
Zoning & Development Ordinances
Meridian Greens
Mail: Ken Shaffer
Senior Citizens
Meridian Greens, (Norman Fuller)
Gr t P. Kings 99 d, j
CITY OF MERIDIA N, ID
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T' UIIBT Q.i1C~ E~SSOCt~eS
P.Q Bax 851
Merldtan, Idaho 83642
(208) 888-4892
To Meridian City Council:
We hereby request that the City of Meridian sign the final plat of MeridiasGreena
Subdivision with the following exceptions:
1) On-site waste disposal. systems, acceptable to Central District Health
Department, maybe is ~:d until the subdivision is connected to the City
sewer system;
2) A community well and water distribution system, acceptable to Central
District Health Department, may be used uutil the subdivision is'connected
to the City water system;
3) the land originally intended for a golf course be converted to other uses,
'eliminating the bonding requirements,
pending approval of the Meridian City Engineer.
Fuller and Scott Investment Co.
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APPROVED:
ATTEST:
pc: Mayor & Council (5)
P&Z Commission (6)
Schoen; Ward; JUB;
Police; Fire; Stuart;
Atty; Kiebert;
Statesman; Valley; Press
CDH; ACHD; NMID;
ACC; AZD; APA;
File: Senior Citizens
Comprehensive Plan Admendment
Zoning & Development Ordinances
Meridian Greens
Mail: Ken Shaffer
Senior Citizens
Meridian Greens.(NOrman Fuller)
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CITY OF MERIDIAt ~ ID
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Fuller and Associates ~ --
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Meridian, Idaho 83642
x208) 888-4892
To Meridian City Council
We hereby request that the City of Meridian sign the final plat of Meridian Greene
Subdivision with the following exceptions:
1) On-site waste disposal systems, acceptable to Central District Health
Department, may be us ed until the subdivision is connected to the City
sewer system;
2) A community well and water distribution system, .acceptable to Central
District Health Department, may be used.until the subdivision is connected
to the City water system;
3) the land originally intended for a golf course be converted to other uses,
elimina4ing the bonding requirements,
pending approval of the Meridian City Engineer.
Fuller and Scott Investment Co.
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