Planning & Zoning
2023
2022
On December 7, 2022, the Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission held their regular meeting
at 6:00 P.M.
President Jose Loughmiller called the meeting to order.
Roll Call of Commission members: Keith Laudert present, Diana King by phone present, Jose Loughmiller present.
Secretary Lu Ann Swainston also present.
ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda: Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the agenda as posted, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
Minutes: Previous month’s minutes was read by Secretary Lu Ann Swainston. Motion was made by Keith Laudert to approve the minutes with no changes, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
Jose informed the commission that the City Council has drew new lines for the area of impact.
After the final changes the city will present the map to the Commission members for discussion.
The Lincoln County Commissioners will be writing an Ordinance on the area of impact with the City of Richfield and will present it to the Council for discussion at that time the P&Z Commission will be able to give their opinion.
The P&Z Commission did some changes on the Building Permit Application and the Manufacture/Mobile Home Permit Application.
Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the changes on the Building Permit Application, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the additions to the Manufactured/Mobile Home Permit Application, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
The changes will be presented by Jose to the city council at their next city council meeting.
Agenda Items for next month’s meeting:
1. Building Permit Lee Scott
2. Possible Conditional Use Permit (Public Hearing)
3. Well Head Protection Update
4. Building Permit Application suggestions from City Council
5. Manufactured/Mobile Home Permit Application suggestions from City Council
After no further business Keith Laudert made the motion to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Diana King
Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
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President Jose Loughmiller Secretary Lu Ann Swainston
On November 2, 2022, the Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission held their regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., at the Richfield City Office.
Call to Order: President Jose Loughmiller called the meeting to order.
Roll Call: P&Z Commission member Keith Laudert present, Diana King present and Jose Loughmiller present.
Secretary Lu Ann Swainston present.
Agenda: Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the October 2022 agenda as posted, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
Minutes: Keith Laudert made the motion to waive the reading and approve September 2022 minutes, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
Jose stated that ICRMP liability insurance company informed the cities that the State of Idaho no longer recognizes the 1 mile radius of the area of impact governed by the P&Z Commission that is less that 20 acres. The Counties will govern the impact zones. The Lincoln County Commissioners met with the mayors, councils of the three cities along with the P&Z administrators to discuss the options. The County Commissioners would have to draft new Area of Impact Ordinances and Maps showing the meets and bounds of each city. The Cities and Lincoln County would then adopted the Area of Impact together. The area of impact does not have to be a mile radius around each city it could just be who receives city services. More discussion will come Lincoln Commissioners and each city separately.
Annexation was discussed the mayor and city council will address this in their meetings. Jose will report back.
Well Head Protection Plan Ordinance needs to be rewritten to represent the new changes that has taken place in the last 6 years. Jose will contact Idaho Rural Water Association to help make the changes and to get the plan updated.
Items to place on next month’s agenda:
1. Area of Impact discussion after meeting with Lincoln County Commissioners.
2. Well Head Protection Plan Updates
3. Redo the City of Richfield Building Permit Application with some additions to help the applicant get through the application process easier.
4. Redo the Manufactured/Modular Permit Application process.
1. What permits are needed and who applies for each permit, electrical, plumbing, etc.
2. Manufactured Setting Permit
5. The City has an ordinance stating that water and sewer hookup fee places the water and sewer lines 100 ft. from the property line anything over the 100 ft. is the responsibility of the land owner.
After no further business Keith Laudert made the motion to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
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President Jose Loughmiller
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Secretary Lu Ann Swainston
On October 5, 2022, the Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission did not hold their regular meeting they could not get a quorum for the meeting.
Lu Ann Swainston
Secretary P&Z
On September 7, 2022, the Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing at 6:00 P.M.
Planning and Zoning Commission members in attendance were: President Jose Loughmiller, Commission members Keith Laudert and Diana King by phone.
Guests included: James and JR Brown, Josh Bennett.
Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for Craig and Jackie Gill to place an RV at 145 W. Blaine Avenue. The P&Z received no public comment.
Public Hearing for a Re Zone for Josh Bennett from Commercial to Residential at 185 S. Main Street.
No comments were received.
President Jose Loughmiller adjourned the 2 public hearings.
President Jose Loughmiller called the regular meeting to order at 6:10 P.M.
Roll Call: Keith Laudert present, Diana King present by phone and Jose Loughmiller present.
Guests included Josh Bennett, JR and James Brown.
Secretary Lu Ann Swainston present.
Agenda: Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the agenda as posted, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
Minutes: Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the previous months minutes, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller.
ACTION ITEMS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Public Hearings:
1. Keith Laudert made the motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Craig and Jackie Gill to place an RV on their property at 145 W. Blaine Avenue they could ask for an extension of 1 year if need be, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
2. A rezone for Josh Bennett was addressed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Keith Laudert made a motion to recommend to the City Council to approve the rezone from Commercial to Residential at 185 S. Main Street, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
Tim Wilson met with the Planning and Zoning Commission about creating a sub division on his property that is in the area of impact. The question to whom governs the area of impact, the City of Richfield or the Lincoln County Commissioners. The P&Z will have to discuss with the City Council and the County Commissioners on who will issue the permits.
Foundation Permit: D J Anderson submitted a building permit for a foundation for a 29 X 76 2,124 square foot manufactured home to be placed at Block 53 Lots 6-10. Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the foundation permit, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
James and JR Brown met with the P&Z Commission and presented plans to remove and replace the roof at 110 W. Blaine Avenue 900 square foot. Plans will be submitted to the State Department of Building Safety for approval, if approval is granted the city will issue the permit after approval.
With no further business Keith Laudert made the motion to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Diana King.
Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
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President Jose Loughmiller President Secretary Lu Ann Swainston
On August 3, 2022 at 6:00 P.M., the Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission held their regular meeting.
P&Z President Jose Loughmiller called the meeting to order.
Roll Call: P&Z member Keith Laudert Present, Diana King by phone, Jose Loughmiller present.
Guests included: Josh Bennett and Jackie Gill.
Secretary Lu Ann Swainston also present.
ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda: Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the agenda as posted, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
Minutes: Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the previous months minutes, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
ACTION ITEMS: New Business
Josh Bennett has requested a rezone for Block 85 Lots 13-17 from Commercial to Residential. Lots 13-16 are 25 X 115 and Lot 17 is 30 X 115. In order to get a loan to build a new home the property needs to be zoned residential. Keith Laudert made the motion to recommend to the city council approval of the request, 2nd by Diana King and to schedule the public hearing September 7, 2022, 6:00 P.M. for P&Z and September 12, 2022, at 6:30 P.M. for the Richfield City Council. Motion Carried.
Craig & Jackie Gill has asked for a Conditional Use Permit to place a 30’ RV at 145 W. Blaine Avenue for a place of residence for 1 year. Block 21 Lots 1-4. Keith Laudert made the motion to recommend to the city council approval of the Conditional Use Permit for 1 year with an extension of 1 year if needed, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried. The Public Hearing will be held September 7, 2022 for the P&Z Commission and September 12, 2022, for the City of Richfield.
After no further business Keith Laudert made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 P.M., 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
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President Jose Loughmiller Secretary Lu Ann Swainston
The Planning and Zoning Commission did not hold their regular meeting July 6, 2022 because everyone cancelled that was put on the agenda to a later date. Next meeting will be August 3, 2022, at 6:00 P.M.
Lu Ann Swainston
Secretary P&Z
The Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission held their regular meeting on June 1, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
President Jose Loughmiller called the meeting to order.
Roll Call: Jose Loughmiller present, Keith Laudert present.
ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda: Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the agenda as posted, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
Minutes: Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the previous months minutes with no changes, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
Matt Miles submitted a building permit for a 695 sq ft. home to be placed on Lot 9 Block 38 on East Elmore Avenue. Lot is 50 X 122. Matt will have to pay for the water and sewer hookup before construction can begin.
Keith Laudert made the motion to recommend to the city council approval of the permit as long as the ownership of the property is in Matt Miles name and recorded at the Lincoln County Courthouse before permit is issued, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
After no further discussion the Planning and Zoning adjourned the meeting with a motion from Keith Laudert and 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
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President Jose Loughmiller Lu Ann Swainston Secretary
On May 4, 2022 The Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission held their regular meeting at 6:00 P.M.
President Jose Loughmiller called the meeting to order.
Roll Call: Commission member Keith Laudert present, Jose Loughmiller present, Diana King absent.
Guests: Haisen Workman and Jason Brauburger.
Agenda: Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the agenda as posted, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
Minutes: April 2022 minutes were approved by a motion of Keith Laudert, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
The P&Z received the foundation info from Clayton Homes for Keith Laudert. Building Permit will be sent to the State of Idaho Building Safety for approval.
Jason Brauburger for a Manufactured Home permit to place a home on property at Block 23 Lots 4-6. The lots are each 50 X 122.
The manufacture of the home is from Oregon. 26.8’ X 64’ 1394 sq ft.
Foundation plans will be submitted to the State of Idaho for approval.
Keith Laudert made the motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the Manufactured Home Permit, all set backs will be met, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
After no further business Keith Laudert made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 P.M., 2nd Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
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President Jose Loughmiller Secretary Lu Ann Swainston
RICHFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
A MEETING WAS NOT HELD ON APRIL 1, 2020, DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS EMEGENCY BY ORDERS OF THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF IDAHO AND SOUTH CENTRAL HEALTH DISTRICT.
Lu Ann Swainston
Secretary
Richfield P&Z
On February 2, 2022, the Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing at 6:00 P.m.
Keith Laudert has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to be able to live in an RV on his property on Blaine Avenue Block 22 Lot 2. He will hook to city water and sewer.
President Jose Loughmiller opened the Public Hearing.
Roll Call of Commission members in attendance to the hearing were: Keith Laudert, Diana King and Jose Loughmiller.
No one from the public attended, the secretary did not receive written or oral comments.
Public Hearing was closed.
At 6:10 P.M. President Jose Loughmiller called the regular P&Z meeting to order.
Roll Call: Commission member Keith Laudert present, Diana King present, Jose Loughmiller present.
Agenda: Keith Laudert made the motion to approve agenda, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
Minutes: October 26, 2021 --Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the minutes, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for Keith Laudert.
Block 22 Lot 2 to place an RV on his property for temporary residence.
Keith asked for 180 days with possibly an extension.
Water is already at the property. He has asked for a sewer hookup to be placed on the property line.
Recommendations to the City Council: Commission member Jose Loughmiller made the motion to recommend to the city council approval of the CUP for Keith Laudert with no restrictions or concerns, 2nd by Diana King. Keith Laudert recused himself from the decision. Motion Carried.
After no further business the Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission adjourned their meeting. Motion was made by Keith Laudert, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
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President P&Z Jose loughmiller Secretary Lu Ann Swainston
The Planning and Zoning Commission did not hold their regular January meeting because of COVID-19, will have a February 2022 meeting.
Lu Ann Swainston
Secretary P&Z
2021
On December 1, 2021 the Richfield Planning and Zoning did not hold their regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., a quorum could not be established.
Lu Ann Swainston
Secretary P&Z
The Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission did not hold a meeting so there are no minutes for November 2021.
Lu Ann Swainston
Secretary P&Z
On October 26, 2021, the Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing for a request to rezone from Residential to Commercial at 6:00 P.M.
President of the P&Z opened the Public Hearing.
Roll Call of commission: Keith Laudert present, Diana King present and Jose Loughmiller present.
Secretary Lu Ann Swainston present.
Agenda: Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the public hearing agenda, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
Rezone of Block 26 Lots 1-3 from residential to commercial to place 2—30’ X 130’ storage units on the property. 26 storage units will be placed in each storage unit. The storage units would be 10’ X 15’each. Access would be off of 2nd street.
Attendees: Alex Sutter, Nathan Fuchs, Thelma Martz, Donna Vejmola and Tom Naylor were in attendance.
Discussion was opened up for the attendees.
Thelma Martz owns the property to the east of the proposed rezone. She is concerned of all the activity that would take place all through the night and day. The irrigation ditches to the east of the property are they going to be able to irrigate. Lighting was another factor.
Donna Vejmola, Thelma Martz sister who rents from her addressed the noise and activity at all hours of the day and night. The clutter that could be left outside the storage units by the renters if and when they would leave. Security, lighting also the irrigation ditch would she be able to get water was another issue for her.
The P&Z received a letter from Justin and Jackie Matheney who borders the property to the east as well. Their concerns are the safety of the neighborhood and want their children to be in a safe environment. More traffic in the area, crime, undesirables in the area all day and night, the decrease in value to their property.
After no further discussion with the patrons, Jose Loughmiller closed the public hearing.
Regular meeting of the Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by President Jose Loughmiller.
Alex Sutter addressed the commission and patrons.
He stated their will be one (1) entrance to the property that would be off of 2nd Street. The property would be lights installed, fenced, his concern if he makes it gated it would restrict the renters for access. He was not opposed to installing a privacy fence at the property line to the east. He feels the property in the area would increase in value and that the area would be a safe environment.
Mayor Tom Naylor addressed the commission stating that storage units will not be that busy after the initial renting and placing items in the units, and generally quite. He also thinks that the property will look better than what it did before the trees were removed and the house removal.
After no further discussion the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the city council approval of the rezone. The motion was made by Keith Laudert, 2nd by Diana King.
Roll Call vote: Keith Laudert approves, Diana King approves, Jose Loughmiller approve. Motion Carried.
After no further discussion Keith Laudert made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 P.M., 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
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President Jose Loughmiller Secretary Lu Ann Swainston
The Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission held their regular monthly meeting on October 6, 2021 at 6:00 P.M.
President Jose Loughmiller called the meeting to order.
Roll Call: Commission member Keith Laudert present, Jose Loughmiller present.
Guest was Alex Sutter
Secretary Lu Ann Swainston present.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OPENED BY JOSE LOUGHMILLER
The Planning and Zoning Commission held their public hearing to hear comment on the updated Comprehensive Plan that needs to be updated every 5 years. The P&Z Commission received no comment on the plan.
THE Public Hearing was closed by Jose Loughmiller.
ACTION ITEMS:
Jose Loughmiller opened the regular meeting.
Present: Keith Laudert and Jose Loughmiller.
Agenda: Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the agenda as posted, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
Minutes from previous meeting: Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting with no additions or changes, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
Alex Sutter met with the P&Z Commission. He has purchased the Mike Saul property Block 26 Lots 1-3 and 10-12. He is asking for a rezone of Lots 1-3 from residential to commercial to be allowed to place storage units of those 3 lots. He would like to build (2) 130’ X 30’ storage units each unit would be 10’ X 15’ total of 26 units. Access would be off of 2nd street. A public hearing would have to be held everyone within 300 ‘would be notified of the hearing to oppose or agree with the units. Jose told Alex he would need to present engineered plans by PDF form to be able to send to the State of Building Safety for the building permit.
Keith Laudert made the motion to recommendation to the city council to hold a public hearing, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
The Planning and Zoning Commission tentatively will hold the public hearing October 18, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. if we can make the publish time frame. The City Council can approve or disapprove the date and time at their regular city council meeting October 11, 2021.
Comprehensive Plan: Keith Laudert made the motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the updates to the plan, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
The Source Water Protection Plan was tabled until the commission can speak with Adriana Hummer from Idaho Rural Water Association to see how to make changes to the plan. Motion was made by Jose Loughmiller, 2nd by Keith Laudert. Motion Carried.
Keith Laudert made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 P.M., 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
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President Jose Loughmiller Lu Ann Swainston Secretary
On September 1, 2021, the Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission held their regular meeting at 6:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jose Loughmiller.
Roll Call: Commission member Keith Laudert present, Jose Loughmiller present.
Secretary Lu Ann Swainston present.
ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda: Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the agenda as posted, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
Minutes: Kieth Laudert made the motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
New Business:
Building Permit: Asbaldo Castro for Building Permit No. 2 for a single family dwelling was approved from the State Building and Safety. Keith Laudert made the motion to recommend to the city council approval of the permit, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
Update Comprehensive Plan: Every 5 years the comprehensive plan must be updated. The P&Z Commission made the necessary changes to the plan. Keith Laudert made the motion to forward the changes and recommend to the city council to hold a public hearing for comments from the public if any, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
Mobile Home Set Up Ordinance: Discussion was held on the wording of the set up fee and what to add to the ordinance so that a licenses contractor must set up the mobile home either in a trailer park or owner’s property. Jose Loughmiller made the motion to table the decision of the ordinance until the city council can address the wording of the ordinance, 2nd by Keith Laudert. Motion Carried.
It was suggested that whenever someone comes into apply for a mobile home building permit that a copy of the ordinance accompany the permit to explain the steps that need to be taken care of.
After no further business Keith Laudert made the motion to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Jose Loughmiller. Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
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President Jose Loughmiller Secretary Lu Ann Swainston
On August 4, 2021, the Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission held their meeting at 6:00 P.M.
Meeting was called to order by President Jose Loughmiller.
Roll Call: Keith Laudert present, Diana King present and Jose Loughmiller present.
Secretary Lu Ann Swainston present.
Agenda: Keith Laudert made the motion to approve the agenda as posted, 2nd by Diana King.
Minutes May minutes were not available for approval tabled until next month.
Building Permit: Remodel for Osbaldo Castro. The State of Idaho approved the remodel permit. Keith Laudert made the motion to send to the city council for approval of the permit for at 183 E. Owyhee Avenue in the Underwood Division, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
The City has submitted another single family dwelling with attached garage for Osbaldo Castro in the Underwood Addition at 307 S. 2nd Street. Water & Sewer Hookup of $3,000.00 will have to be paid before permit is issued. Keith Laudert made the motion to forward the permit to the city council with a recommendation of approval, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
The State Building Inspector Jeff Harris signed the Occupancy Permit for J.R. Brown on his addition with a 90 extension to complete the project. Keith Laudert made the motion to recommend to the city council approval of the extension, 2nd by Diana King. Motion Carried.
Items to put on the agenda for next months meeting:
Update comprehensive plan
Make changes to the Source Water Plan Ordinance. Contact Idaho Rural Water Association for help.
New regulations from the State of Idaho on who can set manufactured homes; they must be a licensed contractor.
At 6:30 P.M., the meeting was adjourned by Keith Laudert and Diana King. Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned
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President Jose Loughmiller Secretary Lu Ann Swainston