Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2001

PRESENT: Mike Davis (Chairman), Bill Smith, Kurt Eidam, Richard Zimmerman, Kip Martindale, Connie Otteson, Dirk Mace, Rod Dalling, Karen Lords (P&B Administrator) and Sue Sommer (P&Z Secretary).

OTHER ATTENDEES: Rodney Eastvold, Rick Byrem

WELCOME: Mike Davis called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

MINUTES: Upon review of the minutes, Bill Smith motioned to approve the minutes as written. It was seconded by Richard Zimmerman and approved unopposed.

FINAL PLAT – SOUTH SHORES – DIVISION II – 14 LOTS – MITCH JACOBS - RICK BYREM Rick Byrem was at the meeting, representing Mitch Jacobs, and discussed this being the first installment of the master plan that was approved last spring which was a combined project called Centennial Mountain Shores. For marketing purposes, they’ve broken the project into two pieces and one was called Centennial Shores and the other is called South Shores. Realize that this is all under the umbrella of approval that was given in March of 2001, for 112 lots – this will be the first 14 lots being developed (with 98 to go). These lots will all be served by individual wells and septic. Jerry Woods was out of town for this meeting, but has given his approval on these planned developmental lots and Karen Lords confirmed receiving a call from Jerry Woods stating that there was ‘no problem’ on this proposed development plan. None of these lots are ‘water front’ lots. Average lot size is 1-1/3 to 2-1/2 acres on this section. There was a short question and answer session and with no further questions Richard Zimmerman motioned to accept the Final Plat. It was seconded by Bill Smith and was approved, unopposed.

SKETCH PLAN – DAVE MURDOCH – SUBDIVISION – 27 ACRES INTO 5 LOTS In the packet there was provided a copy of the Sketch Plan Review, a simple plat map of the proposed development area along with a copy of the letter from Planning and Building to Mr. Murdock relevant to the required steps prior to appearing before the P&Z Commission and required steps following the P&Z approval.

Karen explained, this property was owned by the ‘Vega’ family over 1-1/2 years ago and they had proposed subdividing for their family members. The family was allowed one lot split and that property has since been sold to Gary Bidwell. Mr. Murdock is proposing to provide him with an access to the 1-acre lot. There is a utility easement that is, also, proposed to be on the east side of the property. Access to each of these lots will be off 500 North with shared access driveways. There was a question and answer session about what is proposed for the existing Vega trailers on the Vega property. Jerry Woods had called Karen stated that the individual septic and water can be easily handled with the proposed size of lots. Mr. Murdock stated that he wishes to split it into four (4) five acre lots and one (1) 7.33 acre lot. There is one doublewide manufactured home that has not been moved on lot three (3) – The people that are living in the doublewide wish to buy the lot and remain in the home. There are several singlewide trailers on this property at this time that will be moved (actually small camp trailers). The ‘stick built house’ and another doublewide trailer, but both are gone now. Karen stated that there was a concern over the front part of this property with an issue when the Vega family came through about a water line that went from the Murray home to the Mickelsen’s home which went the full width of this property. Mr. Murdock stated to Karen that he has seen a ‘well-drilling’ rig on the Roger and Carol Murray property, recently, and suspects that they are drilling their own ‘well’ now and, therefore, this issue would be resolved. This would need to be confirmed before approval can be given. Driveways will be an issue if the water line, still, spans across this property. Further information is needed from the canal company and the utility company before continuing on with this proposed subdivision. Easements need to be indicated on Mr. Murdock’s plat map, which would be recorded in the clerk’s office when and if final plat approval is given.

With no further questions Dirk Mace motioned to accept this Sketch Plan and to go to Public Hearing with the following conditions: 1) the water line across the entire front of the property be addressed 2) the utility access issues be addressed and/or resolved 3) further explain the proposed ‘water’ and/or ‘well’ provisions for the remaining 5 lots within the proposed subdivision 4) address and resolve the access issues relevant to Mr. Bidwell’s property --- prior to going to Public Hearing on November 19th, 2001. It was seconded by Rod Dalling and was approved, unopposed.

SKETCH PLAN – CARL BATES – SUBDIVISION – 83 ACRES/5 LOTS – GREENTIMBER AREA In the packet there was provided a copy of the Sketch Plan Review, a simple plat map of the proposed development area and a ‘draft’ Record of Survey/Land Division from A-W Engineering. Not included in the packet (but passed out to each Board Member) was a faxed letter from A-W Engineering indicating further information on the proposed subdivision, which was not provided early enough to put in the packets.

Karen, briefly, explained this proposed subdivision as being located off the Cave Falls Highway and adjacent to the existing Golf Course, Club House and Cabins to Rent – Along the side of the golf course there will be these proposed five (5) lots. Jerry Woods has indicated that there should not be any problem with approving theses lots with individual septic and wells. These sizes of the lots are ‘ample’ to handle both.

Carl Bates explained that there are restrictive covenants on the original proposed lots and will also apply to these proposed lots. As Karen stated earlier, these lots are located along the southeast side of the fairway of the golf course and have access indicated on the plat map to each proposed lot. The most southern lots 4 & 5 will be accessed from the existing road. The northern lots 1, 2 & 3 will be accessed as indicated on the plat map from a ‘Y’ off the road to the Clubhouse.

With no further questions Rich Zimmerman motioned to accept this Sketch Plan. It was seconded by Kurt Eidam and was approved, unopposed.

SKETCH PLAN – COMMUNICATION TOWER – LEE STAKER/LANCE STEINMAN ON THE NEIL KUNZ PROPERTY - ST. ANTHONY LANDFILL ROAD In the packet there was provided a copy of the Sketch Plan Review and a simple plat map of the proposed development area. NTCH-IDAHO, INC is the applicant (Lance Steinman is the representative as the Building Contractor and Lee Staker is representing the entire project) and this proposed tower is located on Neil Kunz’ property out on the landfill road north of St. Anthony.

Lee Staker explained that he represents Country 21 Advantage and works with Lance Steinman and his wife Lili Kimmell. This tower is proposed to be a 198’ tri-pod communication tower located on a 1-acre parcel. They propose to place the cell tower among the existing cell towers to, therefore, not detract from the residential areas. Proposed carrier is ClearTalk and, possibly, Sprint with a maximum of 3 carriers proposed for this tower. Power lines exist along the main road and this proposed tower would have power provided through Fall River Electric to this property.

There were concerns from the Board Members about the over-abundance of cell towers in the Fremont County area and as far as they can see there are only one carrier on each tower. This was NOT what was proposed by each of the cell tower companies, as they proposed at each of the Public Hearings for the towers now in existence in this area.

With no further questions Rich Zimmerman motioned to accept this Sketch Plan. It was seconded by Dirk Mace and was approved, unopposed.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Attached to the Board Members’ Agenda was a list of the Permits that were issued for last month.

Rod Eastvold worked, diligently, on these proposed Development Code changes. Discussed and proposed changes were:

1. CHAPTER I – PURPOSE, AUTHORITY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS – Under Section B & C - Purpose and Authority – take out notation of the year ‘1975’ (this was an old Act it was referring to). 2. Under CLASS II PERMIT PROCEDURES – Section 5.a – we wish to change the mailing from ‘certified mail’ to ‘first class mail’ – This change will drastically save on unnecessary postage expenses. Counties across the State of Idaho have changed this requirement years ago. It has been proven that Public Hearing Notices are most likely to be opened up and read if NOT sent certified, but rather first class. 3. CHAPTER XIII – Section A – What this Chapter Does. Relevant to the developer’s agreement, it refers to the Idaho Code – Section 9,67-6511A. – Eliminate this – many Counties do not have development agreements and therefore took out this section of the Idaho Code. We need to do so, also, in our Development Code. 4. APPENDIX M – Manufactured Home Parks – See Rod Eastvold’s proposed changes. 5. APPENDIX N – Recreational Vehicle Parks – See Rod Eastvold’s proposed changes. 6. APPENDIX O – Cellular and Personal Wireless Facilities – See Rod Eastvold’s proposed standards. 7. CC. Central Water Supply – Board Members DO NOT wish to change the wording in this portion – LEAVE AS IS

Richard Zimmerman motioned to accept the changes discussed above – with the exception of the Central Water Supply Chapter. It was seconded by Kurt Eidam and was approved, unopposed.

The Board Members discussed the likelihood of sending a letter to the Board of County Commissioners relevant to the imminent imposing of Impact Fees for EMS, Law Enforcement, Sewer/Septic, Water, Fire Departments, etc. Board Members state that other counties have already imposed these fees to recoup costs/expenses necessary to plan ahead and cover unforeseen expenses due to rapid growth development in Fremont County (especially in the Island Park area).

Kurt Eidam made a motion to adjourn the meeting and it was seconded by Dirk Mace and was approved, unopposed. Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.