Francis City Council Meeting Thursday, July 13, 2017 7:00 p.m. Francis City Community Center 2319 So. Spring Hollow Rd. Francis, Utah 84036 Attending: Mayor R. Lee Snelgrove, Councilmembers Byron Ames, Matt Crittenden, Jeremie Forman and Shana Fryer. City Engineer Scott Kettle, City Planner Marcy Burrell and City Recorder Suzanne Gillett Others Attending: Dean & Madeline Prescott, Dave Ure, Jeff McNeil, Paul Watson, Trilby Cox 1. Welcome, Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance The Mayor welcomed all in attendance and asked Councilmember Fryer to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Public Comment---The Mayor opened the meeting to public comment. There was no public comment. 3. Public Hearings A. Preliminary Subdivision Frontier Acres---Tabled before meeting---the Mayor informed Council that the applicant had some issues with the Army Core of Engineers and they would like to re think things, so that s why it was tabled. B. CUP for Accessory Apt. For Dees & Crook---Planner Burrell explained who the applicant was and why they had applied for a CUP permit. She then read the staff report. They are proposing a 990 square foot dwelling. The Planner explained what the setbacks would be, and that they are proposing to use the regular residential setbacks. The Planning Commission proposed to go ahead with a separate water and sewer hookup. The applicant would like to connect to her father s line, but there are codes that say they have to be separate lines. Planner Burrell referred the staff to review the staff reports. Councilmember Ames asked about city code backing that up. Planner Burrell explained where it was outlined and read what the code said. He then stated that we have been down this road before and we need to follow what has been done before. The Mayor opened the meeting to the public. Rich Dees stated he is the one that owns the lateral. He said he knows they were around the first time when he put his lines in place and it was such a mess and he doesn t want to have to go through all of that again. This is right where he comes out of his driveway and right of way. He said he knows that a 4 inch line is good for up to 16 toilets. He feels there is no reason to add another line. He would much rather see some sort of agreement with him and his daughter. Councilmember Ames asked Rich who would own the accessory dwelling. He was told it is on the piece of property in front of him and his daughter would own it. The Mayor closed the public hearing and brought it back to the council. The Mayor explained that in the past we had a property with the same owner and they made them put in separate laterals. The Mayor explained all of the problems and issues they have had in the past. Page 1 of 5
Engineer Kettle explained that we have separate laterals because of all the issues the city has had. He stated that the state requires 2 separate laterals. Councilmember Crittenden stated that he realizes it is a pain to do, but he feels that we need to stick with the city code and require a separate lateral. The Mayor asked for a motion. Councilmember Ames said his previous concerns about the code were that he was under the assumption that it was joint ownership of the property to be built on, but it is not so he feels the code is correct. Councilmember Crittenden made the motion to approve the CUP with separate laterals and the changed set back. Councilmember Forman seconded the motion. The Mayor and Councilmembers Ames, Crittenden, Forman and Fryer all voted in favor, motion passed. 4. Discussion, Updates and Approval of Potential Action Items A. Jeff McNeil, Annexation Petition The Mayor explained this was just for further consideration and he had Planner Burrell explain things. Planner Burrell read her staff report and explained where the property was located. She explained that JMA was recorded in 2005 and it still remains vacant. She explained that a wet land study was done on the original parcel. A new wet lands study would need to be done as it has been more than five years. Planner Burrell read the letter that Mr. McNeil has submitted. Then she continued to read through her staff report. She also explained that he would like to make this residential cottage, she explained what the parcels were currently zoned. Staff recommends to accept or deny, or they could accept for further consideration. She continued to read the staff report. She also explained that this is not a public hearing. The Mayor explained the whole process and how things worked. The Mayor opened the meeting up for the council. The Mayor wanted to know why nothing has been done on the first parcel since 2005. Jeff said that they are going to put JMA into effect in the middle of August. He said they are going to be doing dirt work in the next 30 days. Councilmember Forman wanted clarification in why he wanted the cottage zoning. Jeff explained to everyone his thinking on why he wanted that zoning. There was a brief discussion between the Mayor and some in attendance. Councilmember Forman stated he is a little bit torn. Why are we even considering more annexations when we have so much going on in the city already? Councilmember Ames explained that he was looking at an aerial map and he explained his feelings. The Mayor stated that he would like to see something going on with the other piece of property before they even start annexing more property. Councilmember Ames wanted to know if the plan was to tie the two together. Jeff told him yes it was. Councilmember Fryer asked if the property was sold. Jeff said he was putting in the infrastructure first. Page 2 of 5
Councilmember Ames made a motion to proceed with further consideration. Councilmember Crittenden seconded the motion. The Mayor and Councilmember Fryer voted Nay. Councilmembers Ames, Crittenden and Forman voted Aye. Motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote in favor. B. Ordinance 2017-05 for Code Text Amendment approved last month The Mayor explained that the Ordinance was for the Code Text Amendment that council had approved last month. He reviewed the Ordinance with the council and all in attendance. Councilmember Ames made a motion to approve Ordinance 2017-05. Councilmember Forman seconded the motion. The Mayor and Councilmembers Ames, Crittenden, Forman and Fryer all voted in favor, motion passed. C. Ace Alek/Greg Griffin Review of the Last Frontier Re-Zone---The Mayor explained that this item was tabled last month and that Mr. Griffin was present to see what council had thought on just the re-zone only. Mr. Griffin stated that on the recommendation of the council they met with the property owners around them. He stated that everyone seemed to be ok with things. Mr. Ure would like them to take out all of the wetlands to keep the deer out of the cemetery. Mr. Griffin feels like changing the road would work good for them. The irrigation board s main concern was, if they pipe it who is going to take care of it. They would pipe all the way straight back. Councilmember Forman wanted to know for sure what they were wanting to change the zone on. The Mayor explained it to everyone. Councilmember Ames said one of his concerns was addressed on the irrigation. But he would like to know about the cul de sac, would that go into the commercial. He then asked some questions on the access of everything. The Mayor put this back on the agenda to see how the council was feeling and thinking. Councilmember Crittenden asked about lot sizes and Mr. Griffin explained. Planner Burrell read a letter that Mr. Dave Ure had sent the city. She stated that Dave was present if they had questions for him. There was a brief discussion with Dave. Dave wanted to know what type of commercial you put in there. Councilmember Ames stated that his concerns had been met. Councilmember Crittenden did not see an issue if everyone can work together. Councilmember Forman wanted to know and understand the commercial and once it is set you can t go back and change anything. It was stated that the school would like to see more residential than commercial. Councilmember Crittenden made a motion to approve the zone change for the Last Frontier. Councilmember Fryer seconded the motion. All voted in favor. D. Rec. Hall Building Permits---The Mayor turned things over to Engineer Kettle. Engineer Kettle stated that he had the bids and they will be ready to discuss during the next council meeting. E. Playground Equipment/Frisbee Golf---The Mayor reviewed what he had done on the playground equipment and had pictures of items for the council to review. He stated that they would need the Trust to review things for liability purposes. Page 3 of 5
He explained the pricing that he found on the Frisbee golf and what he was thinking on how to place the course. Councilmember Forman stated that most Frisbee golf courses are spread out quite a bit more. Councilmember Ames stated that if we put the Frisbee golf course up then we need to keep the grass mowed more. He then stated that his wife had done new playground equipment for the school and he brought some pictures of what she had found. The Mayor explained that they did get a new piece for the slide and they will be getting that fixed. F. Sewer Update--The EPA had some questions that Engineer Kettle reviewed with the council. He also stated that they are waiting on getting the dirt hauled off. Dean Prescott asked how many homes this new sewer system will handle. The Mayor explained that Mountainlands does a projected growth analysis to answer that question. He then explained the process and what the city has done and is doing. In the future they could do an expansion. G. Frontier Days Update Councilmember Crittenden spoke with Rusty Webster and he was told they were welcome to use his steers. Trent Graham was not sure if he would have anything available sheep wise. Councilmember Fryer said she spoke with Dave Cummings, but all he could provide would be bucks. Councilmember Ames said for the 5 K things are going good, but he had a couple of questions. He wondered about the porta potties and if one would be available at the church. He was told yes that was taken care of. His other question was could they get another speaker and microphone. Councilmember Crittenden asked about the sponsorships and what we had collected. Councilmember Ames explained the Kamas Valley Business Association wondered if they could sponsor and get something on the city sign like the Lions Club. H. Fire Restriction Order/Possible Resolution 2017-05 ---The Mayor explained that he received a letter a week ago on the Fire Restrictions. He explained that Kamas passed theirs Tuesday night. He explained that mostly it is fireworks and there are some areas that could cause a potential problem so he feels the city should make some restrictions. Council wants to know how you enforce this. Councilmember Crittenden feels that we should do this. Councilmember Ames explained that over the fourth they were doing some fireworks at his house and it started three small fires in the field across the street. Councilmember Ames made a motion to pass Resolution 2017-05 on Restriction of Fire Ordinance. Councilmember Fryer seconded the motion. The Mayor and Councilmembers Ames, Crittenden, Forman and Fryer all voted aye, motion passed. 5. Council Business A. Council Reports---Councilmember Ames read a letter from the Governor s office. B. Planner Reports---Planner Burrell informed council that the County is having another public hearing concerning there zoning. She will try to clear her schedule to go and she feels council should attend. Wednesday July 26 at 6:00 p.m., Councilmember Ames said he would go with her. Page 4 of 5
Second, the general plan process is continuing and she and Engineer Kettle are working on the public facilities next month. They will be working on trails, so if you know anyone interested in coming. Engineer Kettle stated that there is a Loader on Kit Burton s property and he explained what was going on. C. Mayor Reports---Reminder on Meter Reads for June/July---The Mayor stated that we did not read the meters in June and they have it set up so if they have an overage they won t get dinged on two months charges. The Mayor stated that Trent started before Luke got back and he feels that the yard really looks nice and he has done a great job and he thinks it was a good move. Councilmember Crittenden said he likes Trent and thinks he will do a great job. The Mayor asked if we had heard back from the bike race group. Planner Burrell explained what had gone on and what had been done. She explained that they will not be stopping at the park. Councilmember Crittenden stated that we need to get a Woodland Hills meeting set, August 7 th will be next meeting. Suzanne will schedule the building. D. Report and Approval of Bills Paid---Brief discussion on the $6,000 Wild Willow Check. The Mayor explained what the check was for and why. Councilmember Fryer made a motion to approve and pay the bills. Councilmember Forman seconded the motion. All voted in favor, motion passed. E. Approval of Minutes from June 8th, 2017---Councilmember Forman made a motion to go into closed executive session for pending litigation. Councilmember Ames seconded the motion. All voted in favor and motion passed. 6. Closed Executive Session Councilmember Ames made a motion to go back into regular session and adjourn. Councilmember Crittenden seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion passed. 7. Meeting Adjourned The content of the minutes is not intended, nor are they submitted, as a verbatim transcription of the meeting. These minutes are a brief overview of what occurred at the meeting. Minutes accepted as to form this 13 th, day of July 2017. Mayor R. Lee Snelgrove City Recorder Suzanne Gillett Page 5 of 5