Buffalo Wyoming Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 8/22/07
Oct 24, 2007
Recorder: CLB

RECORD OF THE MINUTES OF CITY OF BUFFALO, WYOMING
PLANNING COMMISSION

August 22, 2007, 5:00 pm

Present from the Planning Commission (PC) were Steve Reimann, Bill Cooley, Dick Branaman, Craig Cope and Randy Dyess.

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Minutes from July 25th, 2007.
3. Lot Split – Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 of Block 8 of the Carwile Addition – Habitat For Humanity
4. Lot Line Adjustment – Lots 11 and 12 of the Carwile Addition – Charles Burd Jr.
5. Lot Split – Lots 31 and 32 of Block 10 of the Original City – Scott McBride
6. Final Plat – Bison Meadows Phase 1 (Hatch Subdivision)
7. September Meeting Date
8. Adjourn
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Chairman Steve Reimann called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.

Second on the agenda was the Approval of Minutes from July 25th, 2007.
There were several minor corrections: on Page 3, agenda item 4, it was noted that the vote on the measure was 3-1 with Bill Cooley against the measure.
Mr. Dyess made a motion to approve the minutes with the discussed changes.
Mr. Branaman seconded the motion.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.

The Third item was a Lot Split – Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 of Block 8 of the Carwile Addition – Habitat For Humanity. Mr. Reimann decided to temporarily table the item and return to it if a representative arrived at a later date.

The fourth item a Lot Line Adjustment – Lots 11 and 12 of the Carwile Addition – Charles Burd Jr. Again, Mr. Reimann decided to temporarily table the item and return to it if a representative arrived at a later date.

The fifth item on the agenda was a Lot Split – Lots 31 and 32 of Block 10 of the Original City – Scott McBride. Mr. Betzler briefly described the proposed lot split and showed pictures of the affected property. The new dimensions would fit within the code book requirements for an R-1 zone, and after an explanation of the lot split, Mr. Betzler did not see any issues with this lot split. Mr. Dyess asked about utility conflicts, Mr. Morey informed him that there were not any.

Mr. Dyess made a motion to approve the lot split as presented.
Mr. Cope seconded the motion.
Mr. Dyess asked if the appropriate documents were in hand. Mr. Betzler said that they were.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.

The sixth item on the agenda was the Final Plat of the Bison Meadows Phase 1 (Hatch Subdivision).
Mr. Betzler gave a brief introduction on what had transpired since the July meeting regarding this item. At this time in the meeting, there were not any representatives for this item present.

Mr. Dyess made a motion to table the Final Plat.
Mr. Cooley seconded the motion.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.

At this point in the meeting, the PC returned to item number 3, with Mr. John Orwig present to represent Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Orwig gave an introduction on the proposed new lot layout, and Habitat’s plan for the properties.
Mr. Betzler briefly went over this item, showing pictures of the property and how the new lot configuration would change the property.
There was some discussion regarding setbacks, zoning, the possible creation of a flag lot and interest in allowing a trail through the property. All of these issues were discussed in detail.

Mr. Dyess made a motion to approve the lot division as platted.
Mr. Cope seconded the motion.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.

At this point in the meeting, the PC returned to item number 4.
Mr. Dyess made a motion to table the lot line adjustment
Mr. Cooley seconded the motion.
Mr. Cope noted that he had seen a foundation on the property. The PC decided to discuss this issue. Mr. Betzler gave a brief background, including pictures of the property. There was some discussion regarding junk vehicles, etc. on the property. Mr. Betzler informed the PC on how the Building Inspector has engaged the property owner in cleaning up the property. There was general discussion of these issues.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.
Mr. Dyess asked the City Attorney what they could require of the property. The City Attorney gave a brief account on the options or lack thereof.

At this point in the meeting, there were representatives present for item number 6, Final Plat of Bison Meadows Phase I. Mr. Hatch presented the remaining issues that still needed to be addressed. These included:

1. The issues surrounding the relocation of the Carwile Lobban Ditch;
2. Flaring the intersection to South Bypass Road,
3. Water pressure for the subdivision
4. Final access for lots located on South Bypass Road
5. Minimum fire hydrant spacing, short one hydrant
6. The reverse Frontage Road being privately owned
7. Turning lanes on the South Bypass Road
8. Trail connection to the NW

These issues and several others were addressed.
Mr. Cope made a motion to un-table agenda item Final Plat of Bison Meadows Phase I.
Mr. Branaman seconded the motion.
The motion passed with all present voting aye.

There was some clarification of the proposed trail easement on the NW side of the development.
There was a brief discussion on road grades etc.

Mr. Dyess made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Bison Meadows Phase I contingent upon the approved peer-reviewed engineered plans of the irrigation ditch, the observance of the NW trail corridor access, and peer review approval of the changed Final Plat. If any of the contingencies are not met, the Final Plat approval would return to the Planning Commission at September’s meeting.

Mr. Cooley seconded the motion.
The motion passed with all present voting aye.

For the last item on the agenda, September 26th was identified as the next meeting date for the Planning Commission.

There was a general discussion regarding the Rezoning Procedure and an upcoming special session of the PC.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.