Buffalo Wyoming Planning Commission Meeting Minutes //
Jun 2, 2008
Recorder: Alicia Bankston

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

April 22, 2008

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

Absent was Dick Branaman.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda for 4-22-08
3. Approval of Minutes from March 25th, 2008
4. Request for Lot Split—Portions of Lot 3, Block 2 of the Resubdivision of Block 2 of the Mexican Steer Addition to the City of Buffalo Wyoming by Scott Systems, Inc.
4. May Meeting Date Change
5. Adjourn

Workshop

1. PC Subdivision Plats

Chairman Reimann called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.

Mr. Cooley made a motion to approve the Agenda.
Mr. Cope seconded the motion.
Chairman Reimann called for further discussion.
There was none.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.

Mr. Dyess made a motion to approve the minutes from March 25th, 2008.
Mr. Cope seconded the motion.
Chairman Reimann called for further discussion.
There was none.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.

The fourth item on the agenda was: Request for Lot Split—Portions of Lot 3, Block 2 of the Resubdivision of Block 2 of the Mexican Steer Addition to the City of Buffalo Wyoming by Scott Systems, Inc.

Keith Neustel, Grizzly Engineering, represented Scott Systems, Inc.

Mr. Neustel explained that this lot split is the Mini Golf/Ice Cream Parlor and the Carousel/Gift Shop into separate lots.

Mr. Dyess asked if there had been any previous lot splits.

Mr. Neustel answered that the Mexican Steer Addition has been broken into different scenarios through the years.

Mr. Dyess asked if the parking lot is still part of the motel.

Mr. Neustel answered that the parking lot stays with the motel.

Chairman Reimann asked if services are separate for each of the lots.

Emerson Scott, property owner, answered that gas and electricity services have been split between the two properties.

Mr. Dyess asked about water and sewer services.

Mr. Scott answered that water and sewer mains have already been split; with two separate meters and two separate sewer lines.

Mr. Dyess asked about the narrow section at the south end of the property.

The City Planner replied that was an inaccuracy of the parcels layer of the GIS map.

Mr. Dyess asked if the ice cream shop lot would access Highway 16.

Mr. Neustel answered that was a 25 foot access easement for all of the properties.

The City Planner asked about parking for the Ice Cream Shop.

Mr. Scott answered there was reciprocal parking because there is no way for the public to know where they are parking, all parking became reciprocal through the access easement.

Mr. Dyess asked if there was a parking agreement between the parking.

Mr. Scott answered there was an agreement between the parties to restrict building parking areas in the easement.

The City Planner asked if there were lined parking spaces in the 25 foot easement.

Mr. Neustel answered that some of the parking spaces are in the easement.

The City Planner asked for the approximate square footages of the lots.

Mr. Neustel replied that he did not but that he could provide them on the map.

Chairman Reimann and the City Planner noted that both of the properties are classified as floodplain and that could be noted on the map.

Mr. Scott added that the Ice Cream Parlor is in the floodplain but the Gift Shop is not in the floodplain.

Mr. Dyess noted that with the proposed lot split the Carousel would not be in the floodplain.

Mr. Scott replied yes.

The City Planner explained that the City uses the 1984 FEMA map which does not provide much detail; and that it should not be an issue with existing uses.

The City Planner asked if the floodplain could be noted on the survey since it is classified A3.

Mr. Cooley asked if there was a possibility for a trail across the property connecting I 25 to the Bypass.

Mr. Scott replied that having a trail was an original intent of the property. A portion of the property belongs to Barbara Mayer and is a wetland and therefore has no economic value. A trail with a bridge and bird watching station was an earlier plan. A trail would enhance the property. The state also has an easement along the highway. Mr. Scott agreed to a trail easement.

The City Planner noted that WYDOT was contacted and are researching their property in the area. The trail would likely not be constructed for a few years but the Master Trail Map does have a proposed trail to connect Highway 16 to the Bypass and suggested that an agreement be drafted that is contingent on all adjacent properties agreeing to a trail easement.

Karen Buffington, Broker, asked if the agreement would require a land survey.

The City Planner noted that it could proceed with or without a land survey.

Ms. Buffington was concerned with the contract date that had been set and if this change would alter that date.

Mr. Scott noted that he still owns the other portion of property.

Chairman Reimann asked if a line could be drawn in rather than require it to be surveyed.

The City Planner added that it would be preferable to add the trail with the natural contours of the land and that would require at least one other party if all parcels are to be included.

Mr. Dyess asked if it could be included in tonight’s agreement.

The City Planner answered that would place the burden on the next property owner. The concept is to link the Centennial Trail to Highway 16 and the Master Trail Plan is to be used for future trail expansion.

Mr. Cope asked if the Trail Board should be consulted.

The City Planner noted that Mr. Cooley represents the Trail Board.

Nr. Neustel noted that WYDOT may have a recommendation for the area.

The City Planner added that all three parties would be contacted regarding the trail easement and an agreement would be contingent on all parties agreeing. The City Planner was not concerned to require this agreement prior to granting the lot split.

Mr. Cope asked about the access road and the parking spaces in the easement.

The City Planner replied there is ample room in the area for parking.

Mr. Dyess noted there is also a parking agreement.

The City Planner noted that parking would be a private matter between property owners and it is not a city street.

Mr. Cooley asked about the water and sewer lines since they were not represented on the survey map.

Mr. Scott pointed out where the water and sewer lines were located.

Mr. Dyess made a motion to approve the Lot Split, to include on the certificate of survey the flood zones; to amend the square footage of the lots and also that there will be a trail agreement between the three affected property owners.

Mr. Cooley seconded the motion.

Chairman Reimann called for further discussion.
There was none.
The motion carried, with all present voting aye.

The fifth item on the agenda was: May Meeting Date Change
May 28th is the next Planning Commission meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 5:40 pm