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1 Star City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 The regular meeting of the Star City Council was held at 7:00 pm at the Star City Hall, 10769 W. State Street, Star, Idaho. Mayor Chad Bell called the meeting to order and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance with Scout Troop 378 leading. Roll Call: Councilmen David Hershey, Michael Keyes, Trevor Chadwick and Kevin Nielsen were all present. Approval of the Agenda: Chadwick moved to approve the agenda, Hershey seconded the motion. All aye: motion carried. Consent Agenda: Chadwick moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of: Regular Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2018, Claims Against the City for September 2018, Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law for Eagle Christian Church and Sumpter Cove Subdivision Final Plat, Nielsen seconded the motion. Keyes asked to amend the September 4th minutes and include that he requested to have a speedy meeting between the Council and Canyon Highway District No. 4. Motion was amended. All ayes: motion carried. Presentations/Public Input: Committee Reports: Mike Olson, Chair for the Beautification Committee passed out the example of the tree on the Welcome to Star sign. He stated his committee is on schedule for the “Make Star Shine” day. The fourth quarter honoree will be the Ada County Sheriff’s Department. The plaque is up for the bike racks. Olson asked the Mayor to confirm two new members to his committee on an upcoming agenda. Public Input: The Mayor explained that if people wanted to talk about the applications that were on the agenda, they needed to sign up on the public hearing sheets. Louise 487 S. Selwood Lane, Star, stated she lives in the Pinewood Lakes Reserve and the rock crushing is causing problems with regard to noise. They haven’t conformed to the rules of the times of day, they sometimes start at 6:00 am in the morning. Large trucks are coming in and out of Bent Lane all day. She objects to this. Keyes pointed out the operation is in Ada County, not the City, and is not in our jurisdiction. Mayor Bell suggested she file a complaint with the company and the County. Michel Moser, 11919 Pinewood River Lane, Star, wanted to comment on the noise. Both gravel operations are at the end of Bent Lane, the one on the east is in Ada County. The one in Canyon County has been approved by Star. The one approved in 2016 is a gravel pit operation and is still going on. Star River Ranch is going from 7 am to 6 pm. This is all in the Star area of impact and he thinks that the neighbors should have some consideration. The residents of Star are being impacted. There needs to be communication and coordination between the counties. Operations need to be held to 8 am to 5 pm to mitigate the noise. He asked that something be done. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 Chadwick asked about the timeframe and it was discussed regarding the timeframe of operation for the Star River Ranch. In regard to the second property it was discussed that the City could call the County and send a letter. Nielsen suggested the neighborhood get together and send a letter also. Old/New Business: Public Hearing - Archway Subdivision: Chadwick moved to table the Archway Subdivision to October 23, 2018, Hershey seconded the motion. All ayes: motion carried. Public Hearing - Sailing Hawks Subdivision: The Mayor explained the public hearing process, starting with a presentation by the applicant or representative, Council may then ask questions, followed by a staff report, then public testimony which will be limited to three minutes, and then applicant’s rebuttal. The Mayor will then close the public hearing for Council deliberations. The Mayor asked Council if they had any ex-parte contact or conflicts of interest; hearing none the Mayor opened the public hearing. Applicant - Shawn Nickel, SNL Planning, 247 Eagle Road, Eagle, stated he is representing the applicant for the Sailing Hawks Subdivision which includes 31 building lots and seven common lots on ten acres located at 2602 Munger Road. He was asking for an R4 zoning designation as they were one lot over the R3 designation. Since the submittal they have now removed the two flag lots at the request of the Fire District and that brought it down to 30 lots to qualify for the R3 zoning designation, which meets the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. They have 5% open space on the property. Ada County Highway District has not responded but they have been in discussions with them. Even though they do not have a staff report they are confident they have met all of ACHD’s requirements. Nickel stated that Ward had done a good job recommending items in her staff report and he stood for questions. Chadwick asked if the cul-de-sac met the requirements of the Fire Department. Nickel stated that it did. Keyes asked about the streetlights and if there would be a streetlight on Munger Road. He stated that the streetlights along Munger Road are what he considers exceptionally bright and appear to violate the City’s dark skies initiative. He would ask that when they spec their lights, they try to respect the dark skies initiative. He noted some of the neighbors have expressed concerns to him about the lighting at night. Nickel stated he believed they are required to have a light at the entrance and they would take into consideration night lighting concerns. Chadwick asked if the streets are 36’ back of curb to back of curb; Nielsen stated yes. Hershey asked, and it was confirmed, that everything brought up in the Fire Department letter had been met. Nielsen asked about the open space. Nickel stated that it is at or about 1.89 acres. Nielsen asked about the vinyl fencing and if they would be okay with wooden fencing. Nickel stated they were kind of stuck on the vinyl for privacy fencing. They do understand the concerns but want it to be consistent with the rest. The south ditch is separated by the irrigation roadway. Chadwick asked if they could put down gravel to keep fire from burning. Nickel stated the south is bordered by roadway and the ditch. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 Public Input – Brenda Weaver, 2620 N. Munger Road, Star, pointed out her driveway and showed where the fence is. There is an existing fence for livestock as her animals will eat or kick down a vinyl fence. There is a drainable ditch. The problems with vinyl fencing is that they burn the ditch to maintain it. There is also a drainage ditch along the front of the property. The fence is an issue and they don’t know what to do about it. If the fence is put on the property lines the horses will eat it. She showed a buffer zone picture to the Council. Weaver also suggested bringing an entrance to the subdivision in along Weaver’s current driveway. Vinyl fencing is toxic to animals and the wood will get eaten. They are concerned about irrigation as they share an irrigation system. The current plan is setting them up to fail. The housing will abut their corrals. Nielsen asked if chemical weed abatement is being done. Weaver stated they can’t put it in the ditch. They do use chemicals. They still have to burn the ditch in the spring and fall. Chadwick asked how long their property is that abuts the new subdivision. Weaver stated there is about 720 feet of shared property line. Keyes asked about the hot fence. Weaver stated that it is on the property line. It is a New Zealand fence – if kids touch it they will hurt. It is really hot. Nielsen asked if Weaver has discussed these issues with the applicant. Weaver stated they did not have the pleasure of talking with the developer. They don’t want to leave their place and want to be good neighbors. Bruce Weaver, 2620 N. Munger Road, Star, thanked the Council for the opportunity to speak. His major concerns are irrigation and drainage. The property is currently part of the Rusty Spur irrigation; pumps and irrigation cost are shared. If the pump is not adjacent to the property and the pumping and irrigation easements, who will bear the cost and maintenance of the system. He asked if the drainage and ponds are to remain and will they be allowed to maintain the ditch with burning. The concern is the developer is not always aware of the impact of the remaining property. The dark skies ordinance is in line with federally mandated “dark sky“ lighting. Keyes asked to be shown on the map where the irrigation pump is. There is an easement of 10 feet along the property lines. Keyes asked if the system was designed for running sprinklers. The applicant will have to put in another pump house. Nielsen stated that easements run along the property lines. Weaver stated that yes, all easements run along the property lines. The Middleton Mill ditch is cleared twice a year as it does flood. Weaver stated the fence required stout corner posts as it stretches and is not easily moved. Eric Battey, 2420 N. Munger Road, Star, thanked the Council for the opportunity to speak. They own the property south of the development. The water from the ditch follows the property line and then jogs and goes across the front of their property. Battey asked if the ditch will be tiled? When it comes to maintaining, we have a moat. They burn the ditch as well as the irrigation company. Mitigating the fence is a concern. They maintain the property on the south, and their preference is the fence not be vinyl. Wrought iron was discussed along the front, maybe it can be continued. He assumes water and sewer services will come off Munger. They are trying to be good neighbors and would like to stay. When Mr. Hadley left, they asked him to stay. He told them they will drive him out; so he left. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 Kristen Battey, 2420 Munger Road, Star, stated in talking about the fencing, the developer said it could have different fencing. Fallbrook has a mismatch of fencing and it’s not like it hasn’t been done. The developer said wrought iron, then they suggested vinyl, but no one wants vinyl. When they burn the ditches the fires are hot, and it will warp vinyl fencing. You can drive around town and see warped fences from BBQs. Battey stated that if the developer doesn’t want wood, it could be wrought iron. The irrigation company does need to bring in a backhoe to maintain the ditch. If you look around town there are weeds behind vinyl fences. If they have wrought iron they are using it as an amenity. If too many complaints come, the irrigation company will stop burning. She is asking they condition their approval on their agreeability to put a fence that will work for all of them. They want to be good neighbors. Applicant Rebuttal - Nickel stated they understand the irrigation concerns and they will be tiling a portion of the frontage ditch. The entrance to the property comes from an ACHD requirement and spacing. Referring to their irrigation system, they know what is existing and are working with the Rusty Spur Irrigation. They plan to cooperate with the neighbors, but they will have a separate pump to pressurize their irrigation. The pump house is to the right of the southern entry. With regards to the fence, they are willing to do wrought iron along the south and west. If the burning of the ditch is that much of a concern they would agree to do the wrought iron along the south. He is unsure if the neighbors to the north want wrought iron and they still prefer to have vinyl along that side, but if it still a concern with burning, wood is going to burn as well, so is unsure where they are with that. Keyes stated they have a shared fence line, can they work with the existing fence. Nickel stated their fence will be up against that fence on their property. Their intention is to work with the neighbors. Nielsen stated that both neighbors should be working on this and a possible buffer zone. Nickel would like to work with the Weavers to accommodate adequate fencing. Nielsen stated they do have a right to farm. Nickel stated they will work with the neighbors. Keyes stated he won’t vote on this tonight. He wants to see an ACHD report. He would like to encourage the applicant to get with the neighbors so that everyone agrees. They have offered to be good neighbors. Hershey isn’t concerned about the ACHD report, he is concerned about the fire. Grass fires have killed more firefighters than forest fires. Vinyl fences are petroleum based and it burns very fast. He has seen the ditches getting burned. There were 72,000 fires this year and most were started by humans. Most are caused by accidents. He is concerned about a vinyl fence. The lifestyle is there, and it is a culture that is there, he doesn’t want horses eating fences. Get a better agreement and buffer. Take the time to get the fence issue solved. Nielsen stated that Hershey brings up a good idea, Nielsen suggested maybe a concrete or block wall could provide privacy and a buffer. Nielsen stated there are several options with that, and other materials they could look at. He would like to see the ACHD report. Chadwick would like to see the ACHD report. Moving the road more to the north would alleviate some of the fencing issues. He suggested maybe a stone fence with wrought iron on top. There are a couple options on the road, maybe we can push ACHD a little more. The Mayor closed the public hearing and moved to deliberations. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 Chadwick would like to table this to October 23. Ada County Highway District is running behind on their reports. He asked if this is fair to the applicant to push this out. Nielsen stated we can do it quickly on the 23rd. Chadwick stated that would give everyone time to work together. He wants the applicant to meet with homeowners. Chadwick moved to table this to the October 23rd meeting, get ACHD comments and have the applicant work with the neighbors, Nielsen seconded the motion. Keyes asked to amend the motion to continue it to November. Chadwick stated he didn’t believe it was fair to the applicant to push it out for six weeks and would not amend the motion. Hershey stated that this is a tight timeline. Hershey, Chadwick, Nielsen – ayes; Keyes is opposed. Motion carried by a three to one vote. Public Hearing: American Star Subdivision: The Mayor stated that the procedure will be the same as the first public hearing. The Mayor asked Council if they had any ex-parte contact or conflicts of interest. Chadwick stated he lives in the Stevens Springs Subdivision which is near the development. Yorgason does not feel this constitutes a conflict of interest. The Mayor declared the public hearing open. Applicant - Becky McKay, Engineering Solutions, 1029 N. Rosario, Meridian, is representing A&H Development on this application. This property is 79.85 acres located at the southeast corner of Plummer Road and Floating Feather. Property was annexed and zoned R3 in 2006; and a preliminary plat was approved on It as Montelena Estates, but their plat has expired. The Developer came to the City with another engineering group and then approached McKay to design the project. McKay thanked Cathy Ward for deferring the project until such time that they could meet with agencies and neighbors. An aerial photo was shown, Claymont and Rockbridge are to the west, south is Rockport which is an R3 subdivision, and to the east is Sam Rosti’s farm and some rural residential with estate homes along Pollard Lane. The property to the north is the LDS Church. One of the items expressed was to create a fire station on this property which would have direct access to Floating Feather and they have designated a 2.07-acre lot for the fire station. She did consult with the Fire Chief and the Fire Chief stated the location and configuration was acceptable. ACHD did not want direct access from the subdivision onto Floating Feather; they were asked to focus their access off the lesser intensive roadway which is Plummer Road. The property on the northeast corner has the Klondike Drain which has a sharp turn and goes westward and discharges into Drainage District She has met with Sam Rosti and Alan Funkhouser and they noted the Klondike Drain takes drainage from higher elevation properties to the north and there are times when it does run full. Funkhouser’s recommendation was they do not pipe it or have it relocated; that this is the best location for it and without its relief they could have significant flood issues. In their design they have left the drain as shown and per the letter from Bryce Farris they intend to remove some existing trees from that easement. She would like to work with them to maintain some of the trees and possibly plant additional trees outside the easement to buffer the Rosti’s property. The land use map designates the property at medium to low density. They are proposing 240 lots, which is three dwelling units per acre. They want to create a diverse subdivision that provides a variety of lot sizes. During the recession there had been issues with single type home lots, but when there was diversity in lot sizes it appealed to a wider variety of residents and created a more sustainable neighborhood. They are proposing lots to range from 5,000 to 16,000 square feet with the average lot at 7,700 square feet. Lots range from 50 to 110 feet in depth. McKay discussed the water and sewer lines and it will be their responsibility to connect into them. All utilities are available to the site. ACHD master plan indicates that Millcreek Way should be extended through the project and indicated to be a major collector that will continue eastward taking traffic out to Plummer. Also, another collector will be located at the Rosti property just east of Pollard which will take traffic north ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 and south. The traffic plan from the City is consistent with the ACHD master plan. They have two entrances out to Plummer which have islands for traffic calming. McKay showed the amenities and open space and they will bridge the Drainage District #2 facility which will connect to Ringle Creek. The pump station will be located at the Middleton Mill Canal. For improvements ACHD will require they dedicate additional right of way on Plummer, widen it and install curb, gutter and detached sidewalks. On Floating Feather, they will dedicate additional right of way and install 17 feet from center line of additional pavement to meet their criteria of arterial, as well as 40 feet of landscaping along Floating Feather. They are planning additional landscaping because there is a delivery box on the southeast corner. They did receive a call from neighbors to the west and they want it on the record that there will be piping at their delivery and also at their overflow up to the Klondike, so they do not have flooding issues. A traffic study was done on this property and at build out it will generate 2,285 vehicle trips per day. In the am hours 85% of traffic will go east bound and in the pm 70% is west bound. Plans have been submitted for the improvements and signalization at the intersection at Plummer and State Street. ITD has sent a letter to the City stating they approve of the project as long as the signal and intersection improvements at Plummer and State Street are installed prior to any occupancy being issued on this project. Their developer will work with Heron River to see the signal is installed as soon as possible. They are reaching their threshold at Heron River as to when the signal must be installed, or no additional lots can be brought on line. They are planning pathways and open space to create a nice corridor along that collector which is why their primary open space is located there. They have 17.21 acres of open space which equals 21.6% while the UDC only requires The central common area is 2.03 acres with a pool, clubhouse, picnic gazebo, playground equipment, pickle ball courts, and micro paths that lead to that common area; as well as a 1.76-acre park area with a playground to the north of project. Under the City ordinance they are required to have one amenity per twenty acres which equals four amenities and they have seven. They have a path on the south side of the ditch. Their maintenance road is on the north. There will be micro path interconnections linking the entire development, along with a connection to the LDS Church and one farther to the northwest corner. There is a roundabout planned per ACHD’s master street map, which is not part of this project, and they are asking for adequate right-of-way; so, they have set some lots back and provided for additional landscaping. They are in agreement with ACHD conditions, with ITD requirements, and with staff report conditions. They noticed one error on the staff report which had the front setback at 35 feet while the front setback for R3 zoning is 20 feet, the frontage was to be 35. Keyes asked about their looking for an exception to the 500-foot block length. McKay showed on a map one that is at a little over the 500-feet, there are some with a bend, and there were four others that were over 500 feet. Block are always a problem with matching stub streets and with water ways. Most jurisdictions allow developers to waive the length. Meridian allows them to go up to 1200 feet if they break it with a micro path or open space. Five-hundred feet is pretty short from a planning perspective – it creates a problem and she would rather have green space then streets. Public Input - Denny Butler, 605 N. Devon Place, Star, lives in the Streamview Subdivision and is the HOA president and they have concerns with traffic. He was glad to find out about the signal light at Plummer and State. It is a problem to get out on the highway. There are several subdivisions using Plummer Road. Star Road is more update than Plummer Road which is a country road and this project will have 240 houses with 1.5 vehicles per house. Where are they going to exit or enter? Rockport would be upset and will have a line of traffic in front of their houses. He is happy about the plans for the signal light. They have safety issue concerns and they worry about Streamview getting access onto Plummer safely. He asked if Pollard will be paved to Floating Feather south. ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Phyliss McFarlane, 9556 Ringle Creek Road, Star, stated she met with McKay and wanted to go on record as residents on Ringle Creek expressing concern about construction traffic using their street because it does stub into this subdivision and is a safety concern. She is concerned about only two accesses for this subdivision which are on Plummer. What happens if those entrances are blocked; it’s unfortunate that there is not another exit from this subdivision onto another street. David Hicks, 12056 W. Foxhaven Street, Star, stated he lives a mile from this project and asked if all 240 lots will be owned by America for Rent and managed as rental properties. His concern is what will that do to his property values and public safety. John Starr with Colliers International, 755 Front Street, Suite 300, Boise, stated they represent the owners selling the property. They are pleased to bring a quality development to the property. They are very pleased with the work McKay has accomplished and they support the development at this time. Doug Kramer, 10343 W. Adirondack, Star, stated he is president of the Rockbridge HOA. Their biggest concern is traffic; if it isn’t clear to the Council it dumps onto Plummer and there are a lot of busses and it is already an issue. He has safety concerns, no sidewalks, no nothing. Traffic flow from this development is a concern. He asked for clarification on the drain access on Pollard where it crosses Floating Feather, how that will go through there? Will that road be paved and have full access? He noted vehicles can go up Floating Feather, so all isn’t dumped on Plummer. He asked if the stub sidewalks will be part of the micro paths and if there will be crosswalks across Floating Feather to the Middle School – something to consider. Are there plans to move Fire Station One or will it be station three, which seems strange that there would be an additional fire station that close to the current one when there is significant need for one north of the City. Seems it would be better served to the north with all the annexations going on. Chadwick noted the City is working to have a pathway to get kids from Floating Feather to the Middle School directly next to the Church property. Keyes pointed out there will be a fire station in the future to the north in the Willowbrook Development, and their development agreement has them donating land when that area develops. Marilyn McDonald, 10385 W. Floating Feather, Star, stated she appreciates McKay’s report. They have an agriculture farm and has felt left out. She stated she is glad she talked with Sam Rosti but she has not talked with them beyond the neighborhood meeting. She is concerned about landscaping and the type of fencing there will be along Plummer Road. McKay did answer concerns regarding the piping of the ditch north to the Klondike and she appreciates that; but they do feel ignored and it bothers her. She would like to see amber lights down ward facing as the lights in Yellowstone to the west are very bright. She also wondered if the homes along Plummer Road from Floating Feather to Mill Creek could be designated as single-story homes. She received from ACHD their report on the roads and found it very confusing. She understood It is not totally decided until the 10th of this month. She really thinks they need to look at Plummer Road as it is overloaded, and they need to look at Pollard as a collector road to access now, not later. Nick Lane, 10279 W. Purple Ash Drive, Star, wondered if they had done any noise studies as this will cause a good deal of noise for the residents in Rockbridge. He noted if you drive down Chinden they have a lot of berms to hide the development and try to keep the rural nature of the community intact. He wondered if applicant would consider putting up trees along Plummer to hide the development. ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 Plummer Road has a lot of bike riders and wondered if there will be bike lanes included in widening the road. Rick Neidhardt, 778 N. Garnet Creek Avenue, Star, stated their street has been completely forgotten and they are at the end of Ringle Creek. He would like to have a study of how many cars will go down Ringle Creek. He was understanding there would be two accesses out to a collector and not just onto Plummer, as it will be a mess on Plummer and he doesn’t want to listen to traffic. He rides bikes on Plummer and it is a death trap. He would encourage them to consider bike paths along Plummer Road. Barbara Yoder, 1128 N. Red Spire Avenue, Star, stated she has been in Star three months and the traffic and noise has grown expedientially in that time. It is disheartening to see what’s going to happen. Not sure if anyone is aware of all the traffic on Floating Feather and Plummer Road that is going to and coming out of Eagle. People speed and it’s dangerous; she would like that taken into consideration. Applicant Rebuttal - Becky McKay noted that traffic on Plummer based on the traffic study done in December of 2017 was 1211 vehicle trips. Plummer is designated as a residential mid-mark collector. That’s why it is designated to have a signal light at Highway 44. A collector is supposed to gather traffic and are designed to only carry 6,000 to 8,000 vehicle trips per day. Plummer is currently improved only on the west side; they will be required to widen and improve their side as well. McKay has done safe routes to school and it is important to her. This development will generate ACHD impact fees that could be used to install a hawk signal on Floating Feather for safe crossing. They have to look long range at what mitigation they are going to do; they will be widening Floating Feather, installing sidewalks, and participating in getting the signal at Plummer. Pollard is a collector but ACHD admits it cannot go anywhere because of the gravel pits or ponds to the south, it cannot go south. When you look at the master street map it shows another collector on the Rosti property that can go north and south bound to Highway 44. The long-range plan is to extend Floating Feather due east and it will take the bend out at Pollard and will become a ninety-degree corner. ACHD will vacate Pollard when the Rosti property develops. Floating Feather will have an overpass to Highway 16. In regard to construction traffic on Ringle Creek they have told the residents they will leave the traffic barricade up. They will be building the subdivision off of Pollard Street. Once development is there ACHD will require the barricade to come out. She has tried to mitigate traffic flow, so it will not cut through to Ringle Creek. Secondary access meets Fire Department requirements. The only critique from the Fire Department was to have two flag lots eliminated which they have removed. McKay noted Mr. Hicks asked about AMH and the company does have rental properties. They are working with a building team of builders and are only looking at about 30% being rentals and the rest will be owner occupied. The City transportation plan shows bike lanes on Plummer which they will install, also a bike lane on Mill Creek Lane going east. Micro paths will be available to the public which will create a significant area for people to ride their bikes, walk their dogs, recreate – it is not exclusive. Irrigation and drainage is always important to be coordinated with adjoining properties who are user. McKay met with Mr. Rosti several times due to his irrigation knowledge. She noted there was a lot of concern regarding down lighting and they will work with staff regarding lighting along the corridor. Single story homes are hard to regulate, code allows single story and two-story. They are working with a landscape architect and intend to create a landscape buffer along that corridor with a berm, planting trees and shrubs and fencing. McKay pointed out they are not required to do noise studies. The blocks they are asking a waiver for are blocks 3, 4, 5, and 10 and they vary in from 580 to 680. She shared a copy of what has been submitted to ITD and ACHD for the Plummer Road intersection and showed Council a design of the signal. They are looking to do everything they can to mitigate safe traffic and will be paying impact fees. It is a good project, a good addition to Star and they are close to the City core. They are not jumping way out on the ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 perimeter, this is a logical extension. The property was annexed and zoned twelve years ago, and it has sat. They are planning a high-quality development, feel they are bringing a superior plan before them and McKay asked for their support. Chadwick asked if Pollard was going to be paved all the way and McKay noted it is already paved and is a rural road that serves five homes, the traffic count is 31. Chadwick asked if it can sustain more traffic as he is concerned with the phase three block one area having only one access out onto Plummer and wondered if they can shift some of the traffic out to the east, possibly taking out a lot and putting another access onto Pollard. McKay stated the problem is Pollard does not align with the north leg and comes in at a very bad angle and then you have the Klondike Drain going up on the east side of Floating Feather. If they dump traffic onto Pollard it will create a significant hazard. That is a dangerous curve and residents informed her there are roll overs there constantly. Chadwick asked if they could leave it open with a stub road for future development and McKay stated they could, as long as they do not send traffic out onto Pollard at this time. Chadwick asked McKay to do that, so they have that option in the future and McKay stated it was reasonable and doable. Keyes asked McKay to show them the location of the future connector on the Rosti property. In the ACHD report the vicinity map shows it going through the middle of Rosti’s property and our master plan also shows that. McKay explained Pollard Road cannot go anywhere due to the Moyle ponds and ACHD may end up vacating it. The plan is to have Floating Feather eventually align across Highway 16. Keyes asked about McKay indicating their intention is to retain 30% of the homes for rental and whether they would be clustered or spread out. McKay stated they talked about spreading them out throughout the development as they will be a mixture of lot sizes and home styles. There are indications that a lot of people relocating want rentals while they build and that a lot of people are choosing not to own a home for mobility purposes. Since the recession home ownership has decreased significantly and they are seeing a culture change. Keyes asked about the comment to limiting two-story homes along the Plummer alignment and he realized code allows two-story homes but wondered if they might be willing in their design guideline to ask that they limit the number of windows on the second story facing Plummer; not a requirement but a request. McKay stated that could cause them to end up with an ugly rear looking house. What most cities ask of them when they’re building along arterials or collectors is for articulation and modulation and that they alternate single and two-story homes and have patios; this will generally create a visually attractive corridor versus just blank walls. McKay stated she will discuss it with the developer the articulation and modulation of the rear elevations and alternate single and two- story. Mayor Bell closed the public hearing and moved to deliberations. Chadwick stated he thought it was very well thought out project, he liked the micro paths and bike lanes, and was okay with the extra block because it makes it more of a community feel versus a grid style development. He does wish to require them to put a stub road to Pollard on the east side of the development; though they can decide where to put it. Keyes stated he felt this is probably one of the most professional presentation that we have seen since he has been on the Council. He has heard a lot of concerns regarding traffic. Projects like this is how we get roads improved. Everyone is excited about the signal at Plummer and Highway 44. He feels this is a well thought out project and supports Chadwick’s request for a stub road on the eastern side of development to Pollard. He is in support of this and has read the ACHD staff report and it looks like we ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 are getting a lot of good things along Floating Feather and Plummer. It appears the applicant is going beyond the ACHD requirements. Keyes stated he is in favor of moving this forward. Chadwick noted he wanted it understood that no building permits can be issued until the signal light is in at Highway 44 and Plummer per ACHD requirements. Nielsen stated he believed that was a request of the City. Chadwick stated the staff report also requires that prior to any permits. Just wanted everyone to understand that that light will have to be put in before actual construction of any houses on that development, then clarified it was at occupancy. No one will be living there until the light is put in. Hershey stated he would like to add no construction traffic on Ringle Creek. He likes that Plummer Road is getting widened, the sidewalks and all the trees. Felt it was very well presented and the discussion incredibly civil. Stated he was also quite in favor of the stub road although there will be no access until years down the road. Hershey asked Chief Timinsky if this was to be a new fire station. Chief Timinsky stated the fire station is to help keep the response time to get to any emergency at five minutes or less. They would like to move the fire station on State Street but not at this time. The use of the Floating Feather station helps get them closer to the school, to the northern end of the City and to Willowbrook. They are trying to keep response times down. Construction won’t happen anytime soon. Nielsen moved to approve File PP-18-02 Preliminary Plat for American Star Subdivision with the fifteen conditions as stated in the staff report, with the additional conditions 1) to direct staff that occupancy not be allowed/approved until signalization at Plummer Road and Highway 44, 2) the condition of the elimination of flag lots as specified by the Fire Department is completed, 3) condition that a stub street be added to the northeast portion of property for future connection, and 4) piping for delivery of water to accommodate the request of the neighbors to the west and also over to the Klondike Drainage be installed as well, Keyes seconded the motion. Hershey asked they add no construction traffic on Ringle Creek; Nielsen asked if it would be satisfied if he amended to add the barricade to Ringle Creek be left in place as long as possible and can only be removed by ACHD, Keyes seconded the motion. All ayes: motion carried. Chief Vogt introduced Jake Breckon as one of the new officers to the City and noted he had previously worked out in Star. The other new officer is Austin Eckhart and he has worked in Star previously as well. Deputy Eckert will also be our officer. Chris Yorgason, legal counsel for the City, explained the following public hearing is to approve the Capital Improvement Plan and the Ordinance for the collection of Fire Department impact fees. He then explained the first Resolution is to approve a Fire Impact Fee Advisory Committee; the second resolution is to approve their Capital Improvement Plan; the third Resolution is to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement which allows the City to collect fees for the Fire Department. Next will be to approve the Ordinance; and he pointed out that this Ordinance does not take affect until thirty days after approval versus ordinances usually taking affect upon publication. Public Hearing – Star Fire Department Capital Improvement Plan and Impact Fee Ordinance: The Mayor declared the public hearing open and turned the time over to Chief Greg Timinsky, Fire Chief, to give a brief overview. Chief Timinsky explained the Capital Improvement Plan was based of the capital improvement plan done with the City in 2009. They took that capital improvement plan that was in an impact fee study done in 2009 with the City and made it realistic with what values are today, what ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 equipment they still have, where they got the equipment. All this was put together to build a new capital improvement plan. Fire station 1 is only eligible for 50% of the impact fees because it is existing; the new property on Floating Feather and the new equipment will be impact fee eligible. They cannot add personal with it; impact fees go toward brick and mortar and equipment that goes in it. The current citizens have an investment already, and the new impact fee will be $809 per residence and 38 cents per square feet for commercial. Chadwick asked when they approve all this, when does it become effective? He was informed it took effect thirty days after approval. Yorgason asked Chief Timinsky to give an explanation of where they are in discussions with Ada and Canyon Counties. Chief Timinsky stated on July 25th they met with all the fire departments in Ada County, the lady who did the impact fee study and the Ada County Commissioners and they gave them permission to continue forward. The Fire Department attorney has given all the paperwork to the Ada County Attorney and they are reviewing it. Canyon County is not quite as far along as Ada County because there is only one person who does impact fee studies and there are a lot of small fire districts in Canyon County. It is dragging out a little longer and he is guessing maybe Canyon County is six months behind Ada County. No public comments were given. Mayor Bell closed the public hearing. Resolution 2018-06 Establishing an Impact Fee Advisory Council: Chadwick moved to approve Resolution 2018-06 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Star, Idaho relating to findings regarding creating a Joint Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee; establishing the Joint Advisory Standing Committee; directing the City Clerk; and providing for an effective date, Hershey seconded the motion. All ayes: motion carried. Resolution 2018-07 Approval of the Capital Improvement Plan: Hershey moved to approve Resolution No. 2018-07 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Star, Idaho relating to findings regarding the Capital Improvement Plan; adopting the Star Fire Protection District Capital Improvements Plan; directing the City Clerk; and providing for an effective date, Keyes seconded the motion. All ayes: motion carried. Resolution 2018-08 Approve the Intergovernmental Agency Agreement: Chadwick moved to approve Resolution No. 2018-08 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Star, Idaho relating to findings to establish a Fire District Impact Fee; approving and authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement; direction to City Clerk; and providing for an effective date, Keyes seconded the motion. All ayes: motion carried. Adoption of the Impact Fee Ordinance No. 278: Nielsen moved that pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 50- 902 the rule requiring an ordinance to be read on three different days, with one reading to be in full, be dispensed with and that Ordinance No. 278 be considered after reading once by title only, Keyes seconded the motion. Roll Call: Hershey – aye, Keyes – aye, Chadwick – aye, Nielsen – aye: motion carried. ---PAGE BREAK--- 12 Nielsen moved to approve Ordinance No. 278 Star fire District Development Impact Fees an Ordinance of the City of Star, Idaho, amending Title 7, Chapter 3 of the Star City Code by adding a new Article A, creating Fire District Development Impact Fees; applicability, findings and purpose; definitions; imposition of Fire District Impact Fee; collection of Fire District Impact Fees; exemptions; process for individual assessment; developer credits and reimbursements; methodology for calculation of Fire District Impact Fees; extraordinary impacts; fee payer refunds; establishment by the Fire District of an Impact Fee Trust Fund and Trust Accounts; use and expenditure of Fire District impact fees; appeals, protest and mediation; periodic reviews of the Capital Improvements Plan; a report as a part of the Fire District annual audit; The Joint Development Impact Fee Advisory Standing Committee; enforcement and collection; the City and Fire District Intergovernmental Agreement; miscellaneous provisions; punishment for violations of the Ordinance; construction of Ordinance intent; and providing an effective date and publication, Keyes seconded the motion. All ayes: motion carried. Resolution 2018-05 Law Enforcement & Prosecuting Attorney Agreements: Chadwick moved to approve Resolution No. 2018-05 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Star, Idaho approving an agreement between the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, the Ada County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the City of Star for law enforcement duties, services, and functions as well as prosecution services within its boundaries; and providing for an effective date, Hershey seconded the motion. All ayes: motion carried. Reports: Chadwick stated he, the Mayor and Hershey attended a COMPASS meeting and he has a packet of information to give to each Councilman. Mayor Bell informed Council they purchased a 2012 Dodge ¾ ton pickup and it was within budget. They have applied for grant money for some tot lot playground equipment at Blake Park and have been informed they received the grant. It is a $3,000 matching grant for the City. Bell stated he had met with Dave Jones with the Canyon County Highway District and he has requested a meeting with Council and Mayor with their Board and they are looking at November 1st or 8th at 6 or 7 in the evening. Decision made for November 1st at 6:30 at City Hall. Chadwick heard back from Caleb from ITD and he would like to meet with Chadwick and the Mayor, no consultants, to meet with their staff. The Mayor noted he and Ward had also met regarding the Highway 16 corridor. Chadwick asked what do they need to do to get going on the community center? Would like to get the discussion going right of way. Keyes asked if this is something we can have Chadwick take the lead on and recommended Chadwick to get moving on it. Chadwick accepted taking the lead. Sara Baker with ACHD would like to come to the October 23 meeting to discussion the DMV issue on the ballot. Keyes attended the meeting on the State Street Corridor task force and it was well attended. They are looking at doing some work to extend 44 and he recommended they look at extending work to the county line. They have a task force that involves all the cities along Highway 44 except Star. Keyes stated he felt it was time Star had a seat on that Board and become a part of that task force and asked Council to consider if this is the right time to take a seat. He noted they had an awesome chili cookoff. ---PAGE BREAK--- 13 He asked for an update on the two lots at Hunters Creek to be sold. Bell stated we are close enough that we can get it on the November meeting agenda. Mayor Bell adjourned the meeting at 10:00 pm. Approved: Respectfully submitted: Charlten Bell, Mayor Cathy Ward, City Clerk