All present included
Council Member Elwell,
Council Member McDonald,
Council Member Mendenhall,
Council Member Roberts,
Council Member Densley,
and
City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
STAFF:
City Manager/Attorney Dale Coulam,
Public Works Director Dave Glenn,
City Engineer Chuck Gillette,
and
Building and Zoning Administrator Kevin Rudd.
EXCUSED: None.
Audience: Jacob Williams, Peter Hansen, Claudette Larsen, Lance Anderson and others who did not sign in.
Council Member Densley led the Flag Salute
Council Member Densley gave the Invocation
There were no disclosures or conflicts of interest with items on this meeting's agenda.
Dave Glenn provided a written report to the City Council, a copy of which is available by request through Ivins City Hall. He reported that Rocky Mountain Power straightened the power poles on Center Street. The City, in conjunction with Terry Marten, completed storm drain improvements on Wintook Drive in Kayenta. The contractor that will be doing the road improvements in the Del Coronado Shadow Subdivision is going to hold a neighborhood barbecue prior to starting the project, which could begin as early as the week of September 23, 2013. The updated Conservation Water Plan is on the agenda tonight to be passed by way of Resolution and if the Council has questions he will stay. There being none, he was excused.
Chuck Gillette thanked the Mayor for attending the APWA (American Public Works Association) Conference. He reported there was an isolated storm in the Tuacahn Wash area where the roads started to flood. The new detention basin held four to five feet (4'- 5') of water in that storm. Further down the wash where the rip rap was in place, that held well but the water washed out three (3) sewer laterals that were repaired a year ago in the 2012 flood. NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) has given authorization to proceed with the rip rap project which should begin the week of September 23, 2013. The NRCS has offered to evaluate the six (6) dam structures that surround the Red Mountain for potential rehabilitation. The environmental assessment requires a scoping meeting at the beginning of the project. A notice was delivered to the local residents adjacent to the dam for the scoping meeting which is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, September 26, 2013.
Kevin Rudd reported there is another subdivision application and general plan amendment to amend a land use plan on 400 South between 400 West and 600 West. There have been 100 building permits issued since January, 2013 and code enforcement is going well.
Chairperson Murphy reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of an Amended Preliminary Plan for the Desert Rose Subdivision. The developer discovered some soil issues and re-oriented the park. The Planning Commission also recommended approval of proposed Addendum No. 3 to the 2008 Ivins Transportation Master Plan regarding private shared access drive requirements. They also recommended approval of a Special Exception with staff parameters on Lot #74 in Red Mountain Estates regarding height of the home. The Planning Commission discussed chickens in residential areas and will continue that discussion at the next Planning Commission meeting after Kevin Rudd obtains information from other cities. The City of St. George recently passed an ordinance allowing chickens in residential areas.
Kevin Rudd stated the Special Exception is for a height increase for a home on a walkout basement lot. Ivins' current ordinance does not take into consideration building lots with large variation in grade levels. From the front, there is no variation in appearance of a slab on grade vs a walkout basement. The TRC (Technical Review Committee) reviewed the application and felt the exception should be granted with parameters that the height of the foundation be limited and a maximum of one (1) story high on the main level. The height would be measured from average grade. The TRC and staff felt this was a fair way to allow a property owner to have the same privilege other property owners have. Mayor Hart indicated the impact would be the homes that are behind the walkout basement home. Kevin Rudd clarified that the current location in Red Mountain Estates has a common area landscape buffer behind where the home will be built. Council Member Roberts inquired if the property owner on the backside of the home could grow tall trees. Kevin Rudd stated they could. Council Member Mendenhall pointed out that currently each one of these situations would need to be considered individually and inquired if that is something that should be addressed. Kevin Rudd agreed that as the ordinance is currently written, there would need to be a special exception made for walk-out basement homes. The Mayor and City Council agreed that issue should be addressed. Dale Coulam indicated there are some amendments coming forward from the Planning Commission to the City Council and this item may be included with those.
MOTION: Council Member Roberts moved to approve the Planning Commission's recommendation on a Special Exception on Lot #74 located at 342 E. 400 N. in Red Mountain Estates subdivision with regard to the height of the home, with the staff recommended parameters
SECOND: Council Member Densley
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Mendenhall |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
Dale Coulam indicated this is an update. It has been in place and the City is required to update its Plan.
MOTION: Council Member Densley moved to approve Resolution No. 2013-25R, a Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, adopting the Updated Water Conservation Plan for Ivins City
SECOND: Council Member Elwell
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Mendenhall |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
Roll call vote. All Council Members voted in favor.
Dale Coulam stated this is an update. As the codes are updated and adopted by the State, Ivins updates them as well. It has been reviewed by Kevin Rudd and Randy Hancey as far as building and fire and they recommend approval.
MOTION: Council Member Mendenhall moved to approve Ordinance No. 2013-07, an Ordinance of Ivins City, Utah, Amending Title 14 of the Ivins City Code entitled "Buildings and Construction"
SECOND: Council Member McDonald
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Mendenhall |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
Roll call vote. All Council Members voted in favor.
Council Member McDonald - no report
Council Member Mendenhall - no report
Council Member Elwell - no report
Council Member Roberts reported that Heritage Days will be on Saturday, September 21, 2013. A service project will be first thing in the morning and a breakfast after the service project will be at 9:00 at Ivins City Park.
Council Member Densley referred to a draft letter from the Snow Canyon Joint Management Committee, a copy of which is available by request by through Ivins City Hall. He requested a copy of the letter go in the Ivins City newsletter. Mayor Hart stated he will discuss the letter with Dale Coulam to condense the letter and evaluate if there is room in Ivins newsletter.
Mayor Hart reported he is supposed to submit the names of up to five (5) individuals to represent Ivins City on the CARE (Cultural Arts & Recreation Enhancements) RAP (Recreation Arts and Parks) committee. So far he has not received any commitments. His intent is to recommend an individual from Tuacahn, one from Coyote Gulch and a citizen at large. He inquired if Council Member Roberts and Council Member Mendenhall would be available to represent Ivins City on the committee. Council Member Roberts and Council Member Mendenhall indicated they would. Mayor Hart reported he attended the Utah League of Cities and Towns annual conference and indicated the classes were outstanding. A lot of the discussions surrounded health care, the health care act, how it's going to impact cities and businesses. There were also discussions that had to do with policies that city's can put in place that are based on accountability for health and emphasizing healthier lifestyles. The presenter made some interesting observations about things City's can do to promote healthier lifestyles. The most important trail a City can put in is one that gets senior citizens from their homes to the community center and grocery store and trails that get young people from home to school. One of the presenters also mentioned how important parks are.
Mayor Hart stated he spoke with the Public Works Director for the City of St. George and was told there has been a change in policy and they can no longer piggy back on other municipalities bus orders. They are trying to figure out how to speed things up for the purchase of the SunTran bus. That purchase is currently stalled because of that.
Dale Coulam reported that the Ivins Tourism Council has three (3) additional slats for the way-finding signage. Two (2) of the signs will include directional signage for food, gas and market and then depending on the Center Street widening project, there will be directional signage to the Veterans home. They are still working on a logo which will be discussed on a future City Council agenda. He also reported that Art in Kayenta will be held in October and they have submitted their Special Event permit.
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Items to be placed on future agendas |