All present included Mayor Hart,
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,
Director of Finance Alan Rae,
Parks and Recreation Director Benny Sorensen,
Director of Public Safety Bob Flowers,
and
Building and Zoning Administrator Kevin Rudd.
EXCUSED: None.
AUDIENCE: Hal Jones, Ken Miller, Crystal Lewis, Kim Christensen, Zachary Renstrom, Sandy Johnson, Lance Anderson and others who did not sign in.
Council Member Elwell led the Flag Salute
Council Member Elwell gave the Invocation
There were no disclosures or conflicts of interest with items on this meeting's agenda.
Kevin Rudd referred to a conceptual plan map for this subdivision. A copy is available by request through Ivins City Hall. This subdivision consists of 13 lots with a total of five (5) acres. The zoning for this property is RE-12.5 which is Residential Estates, minimum lot size 12,500 sq. ft. This is a conventional subdivision. The TRC (Technical Review Committee) reviewed the Concept Plan and the issue that was identified was that the length of the cul-de-sac exceeds the maximum 600' allowed by 130'. The TRC felt that the subdivision ordinance should be amended to meet the standards allowed in the International Fire Code, which allows cul-de-sac lengths to be 750'. Public Safety Chief Bob Flowers and Fire Chief Randy Hancey agreed with what is allowed in the International Fire Code.
Mayor Hart indicated Alan Rae has earned another award for the City. The award is the PAFR (Popular Annual Financial Report) and signifies that the presentation of Ivins City budget is easy enough for the ordinary residents to read and understand.
Dale Coulam reported that Benny Sorensen is at flag football and is excused. Dale provided a written report on his behalf, a copy of which is available by request through Ivins City Hall.
Bob Flowers provided a written report to the Mayor and City Council Members. A copy of the report is available by request through Ivins City Hall. The Public Safety Department will be focusing on patrolling neighborhoods on bicycles over the next few months. There have been reports that cats are being killed by bobcats in Santa Clara. The department has seen them and knows where they're at and are monitoring them and other wildlife. Council Member Roberts referred to the Del Coronado area and indicated he has had residents approach him regarding crime in that area. The residents would like to know about a neighborhood watch program. Chief Flowers stated he can work with the residents on that and clarified that that program lives and dies by residents' involvement. He asked Council Member Roberts to have the residents contact him. If the residents want the program, the Public Safety Department will train them. Mayor Hart requested an explanation of how the guard rail on Snow Canyon Parkway just east of the Ivins city limits has been hit by vehicles twice now in the last year. Chief Flowers indicated the first time occurred because the road had been chip sealed and the gravel was thick. The vehicle hydroplaned on the gravel, hit the rail which rolled the vehicle over into the wash. The second incident was because of excessive speed.
Chairperson Adel Murphy reported that the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on a General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use Plan and recommended approval of the proposed amendment. The Planning Commission also agreed to proceed to a Public Hearing at the next Planning Commission meeting for the following: allowing chickens in residential areas; amending setbacks in a multi-family zone; amending cul-de-sac lengths in the subdivision ordinance and height of all primary buildings to address walkout basements. The Planning Commission scheduled a Work Meeting with the Sensitive Land Committee on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Sensitive Lands Ordinance and its effect on Commercial and/or High Density Residential development.
Kevin Rudd indicated this subdivision has gone through the approval process and during the on-going installation of improvements, the developer discovered some soil issues. As a result, the developer submitted an Amended Preliminary Plan that re-orients the city park. The plan has the same number of lots and the amount of open space provided is consistent with the original plan. The amendment allows staff to address the northeast end of the development to better accommodate the future Western Corridor alignment and provides the right-of-way necessary for a roundabout at 200 East where it intersects with the Western Corridor. Realignment of the park also increases open space with neighboring Heritage Estate subdivision. Staff feels like it's a good plan and brings it forward with the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval. Mayor Hart opened the Public Hearing.
Harold Jones resides at 238 East 1020 South and inquired what the plan is to install sidewalks on the east side of 200 East because that area is dangerous for bikers and walkers. Dale Coulam stated there will be landscape buffer adjacent to the current development but until the surrounding properties are developed, there will not be a sidewalk. Kevin Rudd clarified that the City cannot require a developer to install sidewalks or road improvements if the developer isn't developing the land. Additionally, some of that property is in the City of Santa Clara and not in Ivins.
Lora Smith resides at 361 East 1020 South and is present on behalf of some of the neighbors. She inquired what phase the homes that are going to be built on the south side of the development is going to be in and if the developer will be elevating the soil. Dale Coulam indicated those homes will be built in phase three (3) or four (4). Kevin Rudd stated the developer has not increased the soil grades significantly at all and are keeping them at a minimum. The only increase would be to provide drainage. There being no other comments, Mayor Hart closed the Public Hearing.
The Mayor and City Council prefer the Amended Preliminary Plan.
MOTION: Council Member Elwell moved to approve the Amended Preliminary Plan for Desert Rose Subdivision with Subdivision Enhancement Overlay District
SECOND: Council Member McDonald
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
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| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Mendenhall |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
| City Manager/Attorney Dale Coulam |
AYE |
Chuck Gillette indicated after reviewing a concept plan for the vacant parcel of property located on the west side of 200 East between 800 South and 600 South, the design engineer is having difficulty finding an appropriate design layout for a residential subdivision that meets the intentions of the zoning that was granted by the City Council. Access to 200 East is restricted as a major collector street but the width of the property is insufficient to provide a separate access to the properties using any of the approved cross-sections for public or private roads. The property owner is proposing that the Transportation Master Plan be amended to allow for a more narrow private shared access drive. Council Member Roberts referred to the Planning Commission addressing this issue and inquired about the situation if it were against a wall. Chuck Gillette stated it isn't required if it's against a wall and that there's an exception if there's off street parking. Dale Coulam clarified that the Planning Commission ultimately decided to address it when a plan comes forward and place requirements on it then. Mayor Hart opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Hart closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Roberts agrees with Planning Commissioner Bryan Pack that it should be left up to the developer and made on a case by case basis. Council Member Densley inquired who maintains the access. Chuck Gillette indicated that in most cases it's an HOA (Home Owners Association). Mayor Hart clarified that it's private.
MOTION: Council Member Roberts moved to approve the PC's recommendation on proposed Addendum No. 3 to the 2008 Ivins Transportation Master Plan regarding private shared access drive requirements
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 |
| City Manager/Attorney Dale Coulam |
AYE |
Chuck Gillette provided Ivins City's Culinary Water Master Plan and Impact Fee Facilities Plan. This plan is an updated from the 2006 plan using 2010 Census data and matches the current Land Use Plan. The plan takes into consideration current growth rates and meets new requirements for impact fee facility planning and analysis. There are several steps in analyzing this plan, including Population and Land Use, Water Demand, Water Source and Transmission, Water Storage and, Piping System Distribution. Ivins City's 2013 Culinary Water Master Plan and Impact Fee Facilities Plan takes into consideration the culinary water needs of Ivins City for the next 30 years. Mayor Hart inquired if there is a similar analysis relating to irrigation water. Chuck Gillette indicated there will be one coming forward to the City Council. Council Member Elwell referred to Johnson's Arch Springs and Lounsberry (sp?) Well water shares and inquired as to the status of those shares. Chuck Gillette stated they were moved into the Snow Canyon system which has helped a lot. Council Member Roberts referred to the quality of water in Kayenta and inquired if the City ever sees that being part of the municipal water system or does the City feel that should be pursued. Chuck Gillette indicated Ron Thompson with the Washington County Water Conservancy District has advocated that Ivins purchase that water system. Currently Terry Marten isn't a willing seller unless the City pays a high price for the system. Council Member Densley inquired if secondary water systems are mandatory in subdivisions. Chuck Gillette "yes" if the subdivision is in the secondary water service zone. If they're not in that zone, they are not required because of water pressure issues. Council Member Densley inquired if it was possible to use the affluent from the sewer treatment plant. Chuck Gillette indicated it's possible but that it would be very expensive. There is another process called scalping that may be an option to look at in conjunction with Santa Clara. Mayor Hart indicated it's astonishing the amount of work that Ivins staff has done that a consultant would normally do and done for significantly less than a consultant would charge. Dale Coulam stated he asked Chuck to put an overview of this topic together for the Council to read and then discuss it further after the City Council has read and is comfortable it before proceeding to a Public Hearing. Ivins intends to complete the Culinary Water Master Plan and Impact Fee Facilities Plan and then immediately start on the secondary water system and then update Master Plan for Parks and Recreation. He complimented Chuck Gillette and Dave Glenn for putting this together in house which saved time and money. Council Member Densley inquired if they have questions, if those can be addressed through email. Dale Coulam indicated "yes" and invited any questions that the Council has on anything to email him and/or staff. If it's a question that they think ought to be addressed with the Council, they can discuss that in the meeting.
Dale Coulam inquired if the City Council prefers any of the logos presented as outlined on a handout. A copy of the handout is available by request through Ivins City Hall. The City Council prefers the logo on the bottom middle of the handout and directed staff to obtain quotes.
Dale Coulam indicated the State Legislature passed a bill requiring the regulation of retail tobacco specialty businesses. He provided two (2) ordinances to the City Council that address this differently. The ordinance that was passed by Cedar City is a minimum of what can be done and the ordinance that was passed by St. George, Hurricane and LaVerkin prohibit those types of shops entirely and regulate stores that sale tobacco products. He needs direction on how the Council would like to address this and he will then draft an ordinance and bring it forward to the City Council. Council Member Roberts referred to the ordinance that Cedar City passed and inquired where in Ivins would the businesses be allowed. Dale Coulam indicated currently it would be difficult for this type of business because of Ivins zoning but it would depend on distances and may be litigated. Council Member Elwell thinks Ivins City should adopt an ordinance similar to St. George's that prohibits these types of businesses because if the surrounding communities are not allowing them, the business is likely to go where it is allowed. Dale Coulam stated that's essentially the information that was given to the City Managers at a recent meeting. Those types of businesses will contact various jurisdictions where they would be allowed and then go there. Council Member Mendenhall inquired how of these businesses are currently in St. George. Dale Coulam stated at least two (2) and there are several along the Wasatch front. Hurricane City expressed that they were approached about this type of business being allowed but they had their ordinance in place that doesn't allow them. The Mayor and City Council are in favor of an ordinance that prohibits retail tobacco specialty businesses. Dale Coulam will prepare the ordinance and bring it forward for the City Council's review.
Council Member McDonald reported he and Council Member Roberts have had some of their campaign signs destroyed.
Council Member Densley referred to the Snow Canyon letter he requested be included in the newsletter and inquired as to the status. Mayor Hart indicated it was published in the newsletter in a condensed form.
Council Member Roberts reported he attended a meeting/barbecue dinner with the residents in Del Coronado neighborhood last night that was put on by the contractor before construction begins in that area. It was very positive experience.
Council Member Mendenhall - no report
Council Member Elwell - no report
Mayor Hart reported a hive of Africanized bees was found in his front yard. An individual from the County was brought in to remove them. The Kayenta Arts Festival begins on October 11, 2013 and goes through October 14, 2013.
Dale Coulam provided a written monthly report to the Mayor and City Council. A copy is available by request through Ivins City Hall. The City is in the process of including additional information on the wayfinding signs. The City has included employment opportunities at the Veterans home in the newsletter. Mayor Hart inquired as to the status of Ivins Paramedic Available license. Dale Coulam indicated it is in the process and Ivins should have more information by the end of the year. It generally takes 2-3 months for the State to process the license. Ivins has the ability to use the same facility at Tuacahn on December 6, 2013 and he inquired if that date works for them. On the next City Council agenda there will be a Public Hearing to open up the budget to include the water tank that is budgeted for the prior year but is not contained in the current budget year and public safety is having to store some of its vehicles outside in a parking area next to a firehouse and is looking at covered parking to protect them. When he attended training through the Utah League of Cities and Towns, they encouraged cities to amend the budget as items come up and not wait until the end of the year. Dale Coulam reported that the City of St. George has found a way to get the bus ordered. Once it has been ordered, there is an 18 month waiting period. Council Member Densley inquired if bus stops have been decided on. Dale Coulam stated "no" and that the City is waiting on the signed agreement. Mayor Hart requested that the discussion of shade structures and locations be discussed on a future agenda.
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