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Old Business
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New Business
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Reports
Land Application

Adjournment
Upon the motion of Scott Vander Hamm and seconded by Mike Miller, moved to adjourn at 8:10 p.m., the motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the Zoning Board at this time 8:10 p.m., said Board adjourned.

__________________                    ______________________________
Mike Miller, Chairman                      Mark Shriwise, Secretary

FORD COUNTY ZONING BOARD MINUTES
March 7, 2005
7 p.m. Rose Room
Ford County Government Center

Members present: Michael Miller (Chairman), Grant Powers, Ric Marboeuf, and Scott Vander Hamm.

Member absent: Josie Lix
Staff present: Mark Shriwise and Misty Stotler

Approval of meeting minutes
Upon the motion of Scott Vander Hamm and seconded by Grant Powers, moved to approve the meeting minutes from February 28,2005, the vote being Marboeuf-yes, Miller-yes, Powers-yes, Vander Hamm-yes, and Marboeuf-yes.

Public Hearing

Case #05-04 –Ford County Humane Society

Ford County Humane Society had no representative present at the meeting.

Michael Miller asked for staff recommendations. Mark Shriwise expressed his concerns from the previous meeting’s staff recommendations and added that the only change he had was that no “on site” burial be present. Mark continued by reading the staff recommendations upon the suggestion of Michael Miller.

Mark recommended that the Zoning Board approve the Conditional Use for the Building and if the Humane Society wanted to add an animal run, then a Development Plan would have to go in front of the Board at a later date. Michael Miller asked whether the staff had any contact with the applicants either by phone or e-mail. Mark Shriwise responded that Elaine Gall, the realtor of the property, had called and he spoke with her in regards to the case. Michael Miller suggested that the Board go ahead and approve the building subject to staff approval with a maximum of 15 animals. Mark suggested approving the Conditional Use or tabling the case again until the next meeting. Grant Powers stated that he felt since the board was donating their time and the Humane Society still did not show with a complete application and Development Plan, then the case should be tabled until the next Zoning Board Meeting whenever that may be.

Scott Vander Hamm moved to table case # 05-04 until a Development Plan and a Representative present to answer any and all questions by the Board members.

Michael Miller wanted to move to approve the Conditional Use with the Exception of the Development and the external Kennels. Ric Marboeuf asked whether or not the applicant would be able to run the business without the Developments being made. Miller’s response was that this would not be our problem and if any building activity was seen going on then a cease and assist order would be issued. Scott was concerned with why the Board and Staff would even want to set themselves up for something like this to happen, wouldn’t it be easier just to have the Humane Society show up and tell the Board what it is they want to do and have it approved. Mark agreed, but stated that Ford County Planning, Zoning, and Environmental Health is not going to run this case through again unless the Humane Society can provide a representative to be present at the meeting.

Ric Marboeuf stated that the Board is trying to make an effort to look at the project and make a decision, however there are a lot questions to be answered. He continued that in his opinion it would be in the best interest of the Board to approve what the members have in front of them, that’s not allowing them to go into business. As he was reading the application, what he could get from it was that the Humane Society was asking for a Conditional Use for an animal shelter and it didn’t specify anything about Kennels or animal runs. Scott pointed out that it was in the letter that had preceded the application. Miller stated that the Kennel and animal runs was really the important thing and that this is what the Board wants to present with.

Michael Miller asked for a motion. Scott Vander Hamm moves to table case # 05-04 until the next Zoning Board meeting and the Ford County Humane Society can present their Conditional Use and Development Plan with a representative. Grant Powers seconded that motion. All were in favor. No written vote was needed.

Old Business
Nothing to report

New Business
Nothing to report

Reports
Land Application


Adjournment
Upon the motion of Scott Vander Hamm and seconded by Mike Miller, moved to adjourn at 7:28 p.m., the motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the Zoning Board at this time 7:28 p.m., said Board adjourned.

_____________________                         ______________________________
Mike Miller, Chairman                                 Mark Shriwise, Secretary

FORD COUNTY ZONING BOARD MINUTES
April 4, 2005
7 p.m. Rose Room
Ford County Government Center

Members present: Michael Miller (Chairman), Grant Powers, Ric Marboeuf, Scott Vander Hamm, and Josie Lix

Member absent: None
Staff present: Mark Shriwise and Misty Stotler

Approval of meeting minutes
Upon the motion of Scott Vander Hamm and seconded by Grant Powers, moved to approve the meeting minutes from March 7,2005. All were in favor.

Public Hearing
Case #05-06 – ANR Pipeline (Bloom Tower)

Devin Brown, representative for ANR Pipeline, began by stating that the attempt of their company is to replace their existing 160’ communications tower with a 195’ tower.
He indicated that the Conditional Use and Development Plan has been presented to Mark Shriwise, Staff, with hopes that all requirements are being met. In addition to the tower being replaced, they would also be replacing the communications equipment building with a new 8’ x 20’ building. Michael Miller, Chairman, asked if they would stay with the existing fence. Devin assured him that the existing fence around the tower and the communication building would probably be replaced with fencing that would accommodate the new tower and communication building. Michael Miller inquired about the exact location. Mark Shriwise commented that it was approximately 3 miles East of Bloom, Kansas on US Highway 54, then about 1200 Ft North on 120 Rd. Michael Miller questioned whether there was any type on natural gas or anything else running across the property easements. Devin stated that their company does not have any natural gas; the only purpose the tower serves for them is for communications.

Scott Vander Hamm indicated that the Development Plan indicated that it was a “collapsible tower”. Devin answered that in the plan that was sent to Mark indicated that it would be a collapsible tower. Mark assured the Board Members that it is a Guyed Wire Tower somewhat similar to the Nextel Towers. Devin stated that they are designed to collapse on themselves on not to just fall over.

Mark continued on by indicating that he had downloaded Department of Transportation FAA Regulation requirements for lighting and they start at 200’, this tower is only 195’.
Grant Powers pointed out that Staff recommended that if dual lighting is used, medium intensity strobe lights should be for daytime and red strobe lights at night. Devin stated that all recommendations made by the staff would be sent to the Engineer.

Mark made the point that, according to ANR’s Plans, it appears that the tower would be in the center of the property so that if it were to fall over and not collapse for some reason, it would only make it as far as the road ditch and wouldn’t be in the road way.

Grant Powers wanted to know what the time schedule for putting the tower up would be. Devin stated that the company is having a pre-job meeting April 20, 2005, but this is a project that involves 10 towers total. He indicated that the Bloom tower and one other is the only ones that are being replaced, so therefore it may take 60 days to complete. Grant wanted assurance that it would be finished sometime in the year 2005. Devin assured him that the company plans to have the project done by September or October of 2005, unless something unperceived happens.

Michael Miller wanted to know exactly what the tower and building would be used for. Devin indicated the primary use of the tower is to help their communications over their whole system from Texas to Chicago to Detroit. He stated that it is very vital to their organization that their communications is brought up to date. Michael asked if this was an inter-company communications. Devin answered that “yes”.

Michael Miller asked for Staff Recommendations. Mark Shriwise gave Staff Recommendations.

Michael Miller asked if any in the audience had any comments or questions. There were none.

Michael Miller asked for a motion. Scott Vander Hamm moved to recommend Case #05-06 ANR Pipeline Conditional Use and Development Plan with accordance to the staff recommendations including the dual lighting of the tower. Ric Marboeuf 2nd the motion.

Written Vote being 4 in favor 0 opposed.

Case #05-04 –Ford County Humane Society

Tony Myers, representative for Ford County Humane Society, started by informing the Board Members that the purpose for the Conditional Use and Development Plan is to develop a kennel business. Tony indicated they have been in business for about 10 years, but have not been fortunate enough to have their own building before. She went on to explain that they do intend on putting some type of kennel run building on the premises. We will house some of the smaller animals inside the existing building. The existing building, on the North end is concrete or cinder block with concrete flooring and the Humane Society is going to utilize this area and put drainage in there. She also indicated they would have to put some type of outside room situation for the larger animals, plus also they are required to have some kind of exercise time for any of the animals that they have. Tony also stated that they are required by the State to have a pound and shelter license, which they will apply for if the Zoning Board grants their application.

Tony mentioned that the fencing would consist of wood fencing around the perimeter of the property for privacy for themselves and the neighbors. However, there will chain link fencing inside the perimeter around the actual runs and around the building so that no animal can get out. Michael Miller added, “that by “chain link” you mean steel posts and chain fencing”. Toni answered that “yes, on the inside of the perimeter”.

Michael Miller asked what type of material the 15’ x 30’ kennel building would be constructed out of. Toni replied that it would probably be a Morton type of building. They haven’t quite decided what it will be exactly but they can assure the Board that it would be something similar. She went on to say that those types of companies make several buildings that are specifically designed for dog kennel runs.

Toni moved on to discuss the septic tank. She indicated that the Humane Society was hoping that there would be no problems with tying into the existing septic tank. This septic tank is a 5000-gallon tank with a lateral field and would serve the purpose quite well. She said that they intend to make a volley gutter that the waste could just be washed into and then washed down into the septic tank.

Michael Miller was curious about the interior of the building. He wanted to know if the building had a bathroom. Toni said that it did have 1- ½ bathroom. Michael then asked if the Humane Society was going to purchase the building or just lease it. Toni answered that they are purchasing.

Ric Marbeouf wanted to know if the animals would be kept in the new 15’ x 30’ kennel building at night. Toni indicated that they would be, but they would be kept inside only. Ric then wanted to know if the building would be insulated for sound control. Toni assured the Board that it would be insulated for sound control and it would also be somewhat heated and air-conditioned for comfort towards the animals.

Ric Marboeuf was also concerned about the burial grounds. Toni indicated there would be no burial grounds. She pointed out to the Board that the Humane Society is a “no kill” facility. They will not be taking any more animals than they can handle. They keep the animals only until they become adopted. The Humane Society is a group of volunteers, so therefore they can only take as many animals as they can handle. They try to get the most adoptable animals and sometimes they have to take an animal that is in a bad situation, but for the most part they are “picky” about the type of animals so that they can find homes for them quickly. Ric asked Toni what the Humane Society would do if they took in a sick animal and it did die. Toni indicated that they would take it to the existing Dodge City Animal Shelter and have it taken care of there. Michael Miller asked if the Dodge City Animal Shelter did incineration or how they disposed of them. Toni stated that they incinerated.

Toni finished up by stating that the Humane Society was very concerned about being good neighbors. She indicated that they don’t want nuisance animals that will be causing problems. She informed the Board that they would make sure the animals were put up at night and that things were taken care of.

Grant Powers stated that Toni had mentioned “other small animals”. He wanted to know what other kinds of animals other than dogs do they take. Toni said they also take cats, but they don’t get as many cats. The reason being is because right now these animals are being kept in foster homes and it’s harder to find foster homes for cats than it is for dogs so they don’t take as many cats. She did explain that they do intend to have a few cats, but it will mostly be dogs. Grant wandered about the amount of animals they would be able to keep and adopt in a month to a years time. Toni’s response was that they were hoping to better than what they are right now. She believes that with the new facility their adoption rate should increase because right now they can only show their animals one day a week. She figured that they have approximately 200 adoptions per year right now and are hoping that this will increase quite a bit.

Michael Miller asked for the Staff Recommendations. Mark Shriwise gave staff recommendations.

Michael Miller asked if any in the audience had any comments or questions. There were none.

Michael Miller asked for a motion. Scott Vander Hamm moved to approve Case # 05-04 Conditional Use and Development Plan for the Ford County Humane Society at 800 Ave P in accordance with staff recommendations. Ric Marboeuf 2nd the motion.

Written Vote being 4 in favor 0 opposed

Old Business
Michael Miller began by saying that he flipped through the 911-addressing booklet, but didn’t really read it. He said the only concerns he had was it needs to be re-written, it needs to be summarized or shortened. Michael felt that there were several places they could have abbreviated and made their explanations more clear. Mark added that he thought all we needed was the Zoning Boards approval, but after having spoke with Ed Elam, County Administrator, he realized we also need the approval of the Joint Planning Board so he will also bring the issue before the Joint Planning Board on April 7, 2005. Mark then asked if there was anyone who had any questions, concerns, corrections, or comments about it to feel free to give their input. Michael Miller indicated that he had found several problems with it such as page breaks, it needs to be re-written and there were parts of the document that were missing. Mark Shriwise showed the Board Members a 911-addressing booklet from a County in Missouri. The Board members were very impressed and they felt that our 911-addressing should be very similar to that. Michael Miller concluded that he would like to see examples and have it more clearly written. The only other thing he was concerned with was how to handle addressing, or the linear addressing, where the city zigzags around, for example, Trail Street.

New Business
Michael Miller began with the issue of the Subdivision Regulations. Mark Shriwise stated that what the County wants to do is eventually update the Subdivision Regulations. He said that he has asked the Zoning Board for input and also the Joint Planning Board. Michael Miller inquired whether Mark had heard any more from Dave Yearout. Michael stated he was under the understanding that Dave was going to assist us in updating the regulations. Mark indicated that he has not heard from Dave about this issue. Mark did inform the Board that Ed Elam, County Administrator has given him a rough draft of what he thought. Michael Miller said that his main concern was with the 3-mile limit and in addition the Board needs to hear something from the City of Dodge.

Mark Shriwise stated that a lot of the work is being done on the Joint Planning Board. He stated that the Board has been trying to deal with the 3-mile limit and some annexation concerns. Michael Miller wanted to know if Mark has spoken with anyone at the City of Dodge City about these concerns. Mark indicated that Mike Bosley, Mike Gurnee, and Terry Jansen are all on the Joint Planning Board. He stated that the Joint Planning Board has not met for 2 months now, so he will know more after the meeting on Thursday April 7, 2005. Michael Miller responded that the main thing is that we get verification with the City on whether they want the 3-mile limit back. He said we need something concrete.

Michael Miller finished new business with the issue of Zoning Board member’s terms. He informed the Board that the County Commissioners passed a motion that all terms will end on June 22 of the year in which the term would expire. This year would be Michael Miller and Grant Powers. Grant Powers has indicated that he would run again, however Michael Miller has stated that he will not be running again. Michael Miller told Mark Shriwise that he should place an ad in the paper for the position and begin taking applications. Ric Marboeuf asked how it was decided or who decides who the new member would be. Mark answered that the County Commissioner’s would make the final decisions.

Reports
Land Application


Adjournment
Upon the motion of Scott Vander Hamm and seconded by Ric Marboeuf, moved to adjourn at 8:05 p.m., the motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the Zoning Board at this time 8:05 p.m., said Board adjourned.

___________________________                          ______________________________
Mike Miller, Chairman                                              Mark Shriwise, Secretary

FORD COUNTY ZONING BOARD MINUTES
May 23, 2005
7 p.m. Rose Room
Ford County Government Center

Members present: Scott Vander Hamm (Acting Chairman), Grant Powers, and Josie Lix
Member absent: Michael Miller and Ric Marbeouf
Staff present: Mark Shriwise and Misty Stotler
Guests: Kevin Noll, Brian Marshall, and Mike Stegman

Approval of meeting minutes

Upon the motion of Grant Powers and seconded by Josie Lix, moved to approve the meeting minutes from March 7,2005. All were in favor.

Public Hearing
Case #05-07 – East Kansas Chemical – Conditional Use & Development Plan

Brian Marshall, representative for Building Solutions, began by stating that the desire of East Kansas Chemical is to construct a new chemical storage warehouse. The size of the building would be 80’ x 120’ with 20’ sidewalls. It meets the criteria set forth by KDHE for containment of the agricultural chemicals, which would be stored in it. Their primary business is the sell of these chemicals to wholesalers and farmers. Brian stated to the board that they have provided the Board members with a site plan, floor plan, and a copy of their narrative proposal that explains in detail what their plans are. He stated that an engineer would stamp the foundation of the building and the building does have an unloading dock on the south side. As for the electrical and mechanical systems, they are being taken care of by P.E.C.(Professional Engineering Consultants). East Kansas Chemical has one particular chemical that has a rather high “flash” point, therefore all electrical devices below 4’ would be explosive proof. Brian indicated that they did have Russ Smith, Ford County Fire Chief, visit the site prior to finishing the final plans to make sure that every thing was up to fire standards.

Grant Powers questioned about the property and the buildings that did exist there at one time. Brian assured him that the buildings that were there at one time are now gone. They have already torn them down and hauled them off. The ground has been leveled and is ready for construction. Grant then indicated that in their plans they said they were not going to do anything with the septic tank and he thought that this was something that should be taken care of. Brian Marshall told the Board that in fact they hadn’t planned on doing anything with it but during the process of demolition they had run into it so they went ahead and removed it.
Grant Powers then asked if this was on the East side of the street and just how far back from Main Street will the building sit. Brian answered by saying that it is located on the East side of the street and Main street is an unimproved. This means that Main Street has no curb and guttering so that makes the street a wide dirt avenue, however our building will set back off of our right-of-way or property line at a minimum of 20’ on the East side and approximately 48’-50’ on the South side.

Scott Vander Hamm asked if there would be a wall around the outside of the building for detainment or if the building itself would be the containment. Brian stated that as indicated on the plans, the 80’ x 120’ building slab is divided into two sides. There is a 3’ x 3’ containment sump pit in the middle of each of those sides and then floor also slopes down to a contained pit. The pit doesn’t go anywhere it just a place to store the chemicals in the event of a spill until it is pooled, then we can put a submersible pump into that containment pit and then pump it into another vessel.

Brian Marshall stated that Duane Phillips, an Engineering Consultant from Hutchinson, Kansas, was doing the structural concrete.

Grant Powers asked what the time frame on this project would be. Brian said that the building would be in on Friday May 27, 2005. He stated that they would like to start as soon as they can get approval from the Board.

Scott Vander Hamm asked Mark Shriwise for the Staff recommendations.

Mark Shriwise gave the Staff recommendations which included that they may want to resurvey and replat the area due to Lots 6 and 8 being platted as Residential and also because Coop Street is an unplatted street. Staff recommends that the applicant change the lots from residential to conditional use and we also feel that Coop Street needs to be addressed in the plat also. He continued with the concern of water supply and sewer systems and finished with the concerns of the applicant following all state and local regulations.

Grant Powers made the motion to approve the Conditional Use and Development Plan with the staff recommendations. Josie Lix 2nd the motion.

The written vote being 3 in favor and none opposed.

New Business
Victory Hills Estates Plat-

Kevin Noll addressed the Board by stating that this is just a Preliminary Plat for Victory Hills Estates. It will have 24 lots, with 4600 foot of road dedicated. They will be 2-Acre lots with 2- 1.3 acres drainage detention and park areas. This has been before the Subdivision Committee; we just want to get approval from the Zoning Board also. At this time, we are going ahead with the Engineering study and plans for the roads and also the drainage detention.

Scott Vander Hamm wanted to know if the Board was just going to vote on what the Subdivision had already approved. Mark Shriwise said that basically what they were wanting was a second approval so they can start construction. Mark told the Board that a Preliminary Plat doesn’t need approval by the Zoning Board however the final Plat will have to be. Kevin Noll jumped in and said that typically they wouldn’t be bringing the Preliminary Plat before the board, but there was some concerns by one of the commissioners and I everyone aware of the zoning part of it. Mark told the Board that he sent copies of the Plat to each of the County Commissioners and the Townships in addition to the Zoning Board members. Grant Powers asked Kevin if he would be out place to ask what the concern was that the County Commissioner had. Kevin responded that the concern was about development out in the county. He went on to say that he explained to the County Commissioners that Victory would like for this subdivision to be one of the nicest in the county and it would be all new housing. Kevin said as for the Commissioner’s concern, that was an issue that was off the record and he could not bring that up. Mark addressed to the Board that he had heard the comment of, “ why do we have all these subdivisions and they are not full”. He said that he believes that since the comment was made, this particular Commissioner has talked with a representative from Victory Electric and may have changed his mind. At this time, it’s unknown as to what this Commissioner’s status is on this Subdivision. Kevin Noll added that this Subdivision is for “all electric homes”, to help offset the peak demand in the summer and in the winter time.

Scott Vander Hamm asked for staff recommendations. Mark Shriwise addressed the staff recommendations.

Scott asked for a motion of approval. Josie Lix moved to approve with the recommendations of the Director. Grant Powers 2nd the motion.

The written vote being 3 in favor and none opposed.

Lariat Way Estates Plat –Correction Plat

Kevin Noll indicated to the Board that this was not a plat, it was just corrections being made on a plat. Scott asked if there would be a final Plat and Kevin assured him that there would be and then it would put on mylars also. Scott asked if the boundary issue had been resolved and Kevin stated that they have decided to fix the boundary line as indicated at the Subdivision Committee Meeting.

Scott asked for staff recommendations. Mark Shriwise presented the staff recommendations

Scott asked for a motion. Grant Powers made the motion to approve with staff recommendations. Josie Lix 2nd the motion.

Written vote being 3 in favor and none opposed.

Old Business
911 Addressing Program

Mark Shriwise began by asking the board if they had any suggestions or corrections on the 911-addressing program. He told the board that he knew they hadn’t seen anything new and that he did have some other stuff he was going to present to the Joint Planning Board. Scott indicated that he was under the understanding that Ford County was meeting with the Joint Planning Board on this issue. Mark let him know that Ford County is working with the Joint Planning Board on this issue and he is also trying to condense it down a little bit. Mark also added that he was looking for any changes, corrections, or additions on the Subdivision Regulations. He stated that he had some of the corrections or additions made from previous meetings and the County Administrator, but he is still working on it.

Mark brought the idea of possibly going to a Parcel Plat. This Plat wouldn’t have to go through the Zoning Board, the Zoning Administrator signs off on it, if you have no new roads, no dedications, no easements, or anything that would need to be addressed to a Zoning Board. Mark said he would like to develop something like this. Scott added that it had been talked about once before approximately a year ago.

Reports
Land Application


Adjournment
Upon the motion of Josie Lix and seconded by Grant Powers, moved to adjourn at 7:50 p.m., the motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the Zoning Board at this time 7:50 p.m., said Board adjourned.

____________________________            ______________________________
Scott Vander Hamm, Chairman                    Mark Shriwise, Secretary

FORD COUNTY ZONING BOARD MINUTES
June 27, 2005
7 p.m. Rose Room
Ford County Government Center

Members present: Scott Vander Hamm (Acting Chairman), Grant Powers, Josie Lix, Ric Marboeuf, and John Mullen
Member absent: None
Staff present: Mark Shriwise and Misty Stotler
Guests: Kevin Noll, Roy Sonday, Duane Blew and two family members, Jerry King

Approval of meeting minutes
Board members did not receive their copies of the previous meeting minutes, therefore Scott felt it best to wait and approve them at the next meeting.

Public Hearing

Case #05-08 – Blew Rezone

Duane Blew started the meeting out by stating that their reason for the rezone is to subdivide 27.26 Acres to a private individual that is presently living on the property. Duane explained to the board that the property would not be used for anything other than what is being used for right now. He added that there is 16 Acres of pastureland and that is being used for cattle that will continue as is also. Scott asked the board members if they have any questions and Ric Marboeuf asked if they were any plans for future development or multiple housing developments. Duane responded by saying that the ground is rough and he didn’t think that there would ever be any kind of developing going on. Scott summed up by stating the basic reasoning then is to just divide the property. Duane responded that they are paying taxes on this property and collecting a little bit of rent off of it, but the upkeep is too much and now the renter’s want to buy it which in turn would take some of the upkeep and property taxes off of him. Grant Powers asked if the individuals that are going to buy the property have any plans of adding any outbuildings or possibly a garage. Duane did not feel that the individuals would need to add any outbuildings at this time. He stated that there are plenty functional outbuildings that can be used, but they may build a garage someday. Mark Shriwise added that a garage would only consist of a building permit and would not need to be brought before the board. Ric Marboeuf finished the questioning by asking if the individuals buying the property will have access to the property. Duane answered that it does have a driveway; in fact the driveway is on his property. Mark added that there are no new roads; they are all existing roads.

Scott asked for the staff recommendation. Mark began by giving the address and legal description of the property. He went on to make it aware to the board members that this was a rezone from Agriculture land to Rural Residential for the purpose of selling. He added that the surrounding property is Agricultural and would not be affected. All existing roads are private; there are no new roads. There was a neighborly concern is that if the ground were ever to be further developed or platted. Mark assured the board that a public notification would be needed as well as a conditional use and development plan. He finished with letting the board know that both the buyer and seller are verifying that the water well and septic tank comply with Ford County Environmental Codes.

Scott asked for a motion. Ric moves to approve the rezone per staff recommendations; seconded by Grant powers.

Written vote being 4 in favor and none opposed.


Case #05-09-Roy Sonday Conditional Use & Development Plan / 11269 River Rd

Roy Sonday started by stating that he is requesting a conditional use & development plan for a small business that he is trying to get started. He is also submitting a development plan so that if the business does well then he can expand by adding an additional building. Ric Marboeuf asked if the business is operating at this time. Roy answered that he has not opened the business yet. He added that he has got his business name registered with the state and has gotten his tax ID. He went on to say that he’s been checking on a dealership license and one of the steps required to getting a dealership’s license is to get a conditional use & development plan. He is hoping to get his dealership license sometime next year. He has called the state and made sure that a dealership license was not required to sell off-road vehicles, so as soon as everything is in order he will be opening the business. He is looking forward to opening in the next month if possible. Scott wandered if he could start by trading used vehicles (ATV’s, Motorcycles, etc.) until he gets his dealership license. Roy said that he’s working with a fairly new company and he’s going to try to sell some of their product for now. This product would consist of mostly small adult sized ATV’s, motorcycles, gear, and some apparel. Grant Powers questioned about the vehicles that do not run, what kind of disposal plan the business has. Roy said that he is going to be collecting a list of salvage yards that would be willing to take the vehicles that do not run. As for some of the parts that will be reusable, he will keep them in a storage shed. He went on to state that he has also checked into the disposal of oil and chemicals, Safety-Kleen, which is a local business, provides this service. Ric added that he noticed in the development plan, Roy had somewhat of a business plan with dates and such. Ric asked for verification that he would be running this out of his garage and then later build a building. Roy assured him that this was correct and that he has a 30’ X 50” facility that a previous owner had started to divide the garage in half and he would continue to use that by facilitating ½ for a showroom and the other ½ for maintenance and repairs. Grant Powers wanted to know how far away from the neighbors the business would be for the sake of noise. Roy said that the garage is about 3’ from the neighbor’s fence and their house is approximately 200-300’ from the garage. Ric address Mark about the signage issue. Mark assured Ric that a permit would be issued for the sign(s) that would be placed on the property. Ric continued on with the concern of the building construction, he was concerned whether or not this would be on a septic system. Roy answered that they are on a septic system; however it is a rural septic system. Scott added that he thought it was a community septic system. Mark added it drains into a lagoon.

Scott asked for staff recommendations and Mark gave those recommendations. Mark also asked the applicant if the business name was going to be RES Power Sports. Roy answered that this is correct. Mark continued presenting the staff recommendations.

Scott asks for a motion. Ric moves to approve the Conditional Use & Development Plan per staff recommendation; seconded by Josie Lix.

Written vote being 4 in favor and none opposed.

Case #05-10 Victory Hills Estates Final Plat

Scott asked for staff recommendations. Mark gives recommendations for the final plat. He stated that most of the recommendations were the same as the previous meetings; however he did add that all homes would be stick built, NO MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOMES would be allowed, and also the developer will have restrictive covenants and will enforce them. He added that there is an affidavit for correction of errors on Wheat Sheaf Subdivision and a sell affidavit to purchase the 1.31 acres of Ohms Road r/w from Gerard Lix. Mark stated that all affidavits, covenants, other easements, and everything else all be filed before the final plat or with the final plat so that it will all be together. There is one concern per the county surveyor about the plat corners; we need to make sure the plat corners are set, the ones on the northeast corner and
northwest corner of the plat. There were also some spelling errors that needed to be fixed and also one dimension is missing on Ohms Road.

Kevin Noll, representative, began by saying there were several things they wanted taken care of at the same time of the plat. He stated, as for the boundary monuments that the County Surveyor was questioning, the references have been turned into the county, waiting for approval. He asked Mark if there was anything else, other than the misspellings. Mark indicated that there were some misspellings and there was an affidavit issued to make the changes. Kevin went on to explain that the 50’ would not be an easement; it would be purchase of property and will be taken care before the final plat. As for the lot corners and the interior lot corners will not set until the Wheat Sheaf is taken care of and I still have that to do and it will be taken care of before the mylars are put out. Mark addressed the issue of the drainage lots. Kevin said he would work that out with Marti Woods of the mapping department. John Mullen inquired about the water situation. He asked if all the homes would be on wells. Victory Electric representative answered yes and Kevin went on to explain. Mark commented that they did dig two test wells out on the property, which was a requirement before the purchase of the property from Victory Electric. John responded by questioning if there was plenty of water or any problems. Mark answered that there is plenty of water and added that they wanted to do public water supply but there was a problem with the state on that.

Scott asked for a motion. Grant Powers moves to approve per the staff recommendations; seconded by Josie Lix.

Written vote being 4 in favor and none opposed.

New Business

New Board Members-
Scott introduced the new board member, John Mullen. Mark added that Grant Powers has finished a term for another board member, but has been re-elected for another term. Both members will serve a 3-year term.

Election of Officers-
Scott asked for a motion for a new Chairman. Grant moves to vote Scott as new Chairman; seconded by Ric. All were in favor.
Scott asked for a motion for a new Vice-Chairman. Ric moves to vote Grant as new Vice-Chairman; seconded by Josie. All were in favor.

Officers for the Subdivision Committee-
Scott asked for a motion for a new Chairman. Scott moves to vote Grant as new Chairman; seconded by Josie. All were in favor
Scott asked for a motion for a new Vice-Chairman. Ric moves to vote Scott as new Vice-Chairman; seconded by Josie. All were in favor.
Scott asked for a motion for a 3rd member. Grant moves to vote Josie as 3rd member; seconded by Scott. All were in favor.


Old Business
911- Addressing Program –
Mark stated that he did condense it some, by knocking out some of the spacings. He said the Joint Planning Board did approve it again and he believes it is now ready to be taken to the County Counselor, Glenn Kerbs.

Subdivision Regulations –
Mark said that he has made a few scratches but hasn’t had time to get back to it. He asked the board if they had any input. Scott suggested that it be condensed. Mark agreed and told the members that the Joint Planning Board has already shot down the impact fees issue. Mark mentioned the idea of a partial plat, in which if there were no new roads or right-of –ways the plat would not need to be run through the zoning board and the board of county commissioners. Mark said that it’s mainly used for instances such as a family member wanting to buy a piece of the family farm, without having to rezone the property.

Bailes Property (Lazy Acres West)

Kevin gave the board members a rundown of the plans.

-Less than ½ Acre lots
-Combine 3 lots with a covenant
-Will need to file a corrective plat on the property
-Wants to use the existing plat
-Planning on getting city water to the property from the city
-By combining 3 lots together, he will end up with 7/10 to 8/10 of an acre for each one of them to have city water
-Adding about 20 homes
-Located on 109 Road south of Beeson Road
-Both city sewer and water are about 4000 feet away from the project
-One home per septic system
-Lots have to be 1- acre size
-No plans at this time for 109 Road
-Homes will be double- wide manufactured homes


Reports
Land Application


Adjournment
Upon the motion of John Mullen and seconded by Scott Vander Hamm, moved to adjourn at 8:10 p.m., the motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the Zoning Board at this time 8:10 p.m., said Board adjourned.

__________________________                               ______________________________
Scott Vander Hamm, Chairman                                   Mark Shriwise, Secretary

FORD COUNTY ZONING BOARD MINUTES
September 26, 2005
7 p.m. Rose Room
Ford County Government Center

Members present: Grant Powers, Josie Lix, Ric Marboeuf, and John Mullen
Member absent: Scott Vander Hamm
Staff present: Mark Shriwise and Misty Stotler
Guests: Tim English, Leonard Temaat, Terry Marshall, Lowell Brakey, Kay Hahn, Ken Parks, Steve Riegel, Cassidy Riegel, Bart Boyd, Cliff Boyd, Shana Boyd, John Ford, George Herrmann, Ronnie Hermann, and John Zurburchen

Approval of meeting minutes
Ric Marboeuf makes a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes from April 4, 2005, May 23, 2005 and June 27,2005. Josie Lix seconded the motion.

Public Hearing

Case #05-11 – Hahn Rezone

Grant Powers began by asking Mark Shriwise to fill the board members and the public in about the issue at hand. Mark explained that Danny and Kay Hahn had applied for a rezone back in May of 2004 stating that they would like to rezone the property from Agricultural to Rural Residential. The Ford County Board of County Commissioners approved that rezone in May 2004. Mark indicated that this property is a 15-acre tract located on the backside of the SE ¼ of Section 13, Township 27, Range 25 West and is addressed with the 911- address of 11160 Primrose Road. The Hahn’s would like to put the farmhouse back into the original Agricultural zoning to give them approximately 71 Acres. They then would like to sell the whole tract of land. Mark informed the board members that at one time there were about 3 different deed descriptions for these 80 acres. Since then, a surveyor has recently taken all three descriptions and has made it so that the Hahn’s now own the S1/2 of the SE ¼ of Section 13, Township 27S, Range 25W. Mark added that he recommends that the board approve the rezone.

Kay Hahn approached the board to express their thanks to the board members and staff for allowing the rezone to take place. She added that she and her husband are selling 71 acres of the property and 55 acres will be going to CRP. John Mullen asked Kay if most of the acreage would be going to CRP. Kay responded by saying that they will continue to live in the farmhouses where they are right now, the 15- acre tracts previously approved by the Commissioners. The remainder of the property north and east of the farmhouses will go into CRP.

Grant asked both the board members and public if they had any other questions or comments. Mark added that this rezone would go to the Ford County Board of Commissioners on October 17, 2005. The staff recommendations were given.

Grant asked for a motion. Ric moves to approve the rezone according to the staff recommendations; seconded by John Mullens.

Written vote being 4 in favor and none opposed.


Case #05-12-Hahn Rezone

Grant Powers began by stating that Kay and Danny Hahn want to separate a portion of their property for their son. They would like to rezone this particular piece of property to Suburban Residential. Mark Shriwise added that their son is planning on getting this property split.

Grant asked for staff recommendations. Mark stated that the staff recommendations for case #05-12, a rezone from Agricultural to Suburban Residential, is that there is no 911- address on this site presently. The legal description is the S ½ of the SE ¼ of Section.13, Township 27S, Range 25W. Mark added that the application is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff requests a split of 8.7 acres for resale to their son. Most of the surrounding area is zoned agricultural, however there is a couple Suburban Residential houses nearby. Mark finished by stating if approved by the Zoning Board, this case will go before the Ford County Board of Commissioners on October 17, 2005.

Grant asks for a motion. John moves to approve the rezone per staff recommendation; seconded by Josie Lix.

Written vote being 4 in favor and none opposed.

Case #05-13 English Farms Rezone

Grant Powers began this case by asking Mark Shriwise to give the public some information on the case. Mark began by giving a brief description of where the site is located. He then went on to state that the family would like to do a subdivision housing development which would take all thee SW ¼ and part of the SE ¼ of Section 13 and it would also take 80 acres in Section 24. Their sketch plats showed that they would have 43 lots about 5 acres per lot. Grant proceeded by giving the hearing procedures.

The Public hearing began with John Ford, representative for the English family. He stated that the plan is to build factory built homes, not mobile homes or manufactured homes. All homes would have to have a permanent foundation. He indicated that their primary idea was to enhance the rural lifestyle. Mr. Ford addressed to the board his experience with subdivisions in other rural areas of Kansas. He made the public and the board aware that they did anticipate including restrictions and covenants that would deal with allowing people to have livestock or horses. They would like to see a rural subdivision type of housing with 40-43 lots, approximately 5 acres minimum. Our goal is try to maintain affordable housing, the owners and developers will assist in drilling ge wells, which will require domestic water wells, and the same will apply for septic systems as well. The English family has indicated that there is one place in the layout where there is a “Y” that they would like to use as a playground or park area. He finished by making everyone aware that this will NOT be a trailer park or a mobile home park.

Lowell Brakey approached the board with a handout that contained information in the Ford County Zoning Regulations and the Ford County Comprehensive Plans. Anyone interested in these Regulations or the Comprehensive Plans indicated by Mr. Brakey can request a copy at the Ford County Planning, Zoning and Environmental Health Office, 100 Gunsmoke, Dodge City, Kansas 67801. Mr. Brakey went on to quote sections of these regulations and portions of the comprehensive plans. Those who are interested in hearing this information may also obtain this information at the same place as listed above. Mr. Brakey’s concern was for landowners to remain agricultural and if someone wants rezone their land to suburban residential, the applicants, then they need to place this subdivision within a 3 mile radius of a populated city or town. Mr. Brakey spoke about the issues of water and sewage as well as the concern of law enforcement, Fire/EMS access, schooling, and road maintenance. Mr. Brakey went into great detail about these issues and all of this information is available in the Ford County Planning, Zoning and Environmental Health Office as well. In conclusion, Mr. Brakey, as a representative for the landowners, is asking the board members to vote against such subdivision to be allowed and not to allow the rezone of the land.

Ken Parks, Cornerstone Professional Services, Garden City, Kansas addressed a couple of issues that Lowell Brakey had discussed. He stated that the Comprehensive Plan does have mechanisms for variances, you can’t write a plan that will take care of everything. The comprehensive plan indicates limiting outside growth, not eliminating growth. There are people who do not want to live in the city. The English Family would like to develop a nice place and are willing to put an effort into the covenants of this subdivision to make it a nice place to live in Ford County. They do not feel that there would not be a problem with schooling; many schools would be honored to have more children in their district. As for extra expenses, such as road maintenance, water and sewer, homeowners would have to accept the responsibility. In conclusion, Mr. Parks just reiterated the zoning issue. He stated that Ford County needs to make ge choice of whether or not they would like to have everyone living in the city or would they like for there to be growth outside of the city limits.

Steve Riegel, a homeowner just to the South and East of the site, questioned the developers about what they plan to do with the prairie dogs. Mr. Riegel added that he has been taking care of the prairie dogs that run about this site for many years. He believes that about 60-80 acres of the site property is consumed with these prairie dogs and if people move onto the site these prairie dogs will have to move somewhere. He asked the staff if there was any type of environmental concerns or issues that would take care of the prairie dogs. Mark responded that he was unsure. There is nothing in writing to staff’s knowledge. Mr. Riegel also wanted to touch on the issue of the sewer and water, he stated that he has lived out in the area all of his life, and the farm land is Dakota Sand which doesn’t have any shallow water, that’s drinkable. As far as the soil under that, it’s gyp and the percolation rate on that is 0.

Bart Boyd, homeowner, is concerned with the number of lots. He is concerned with road maintenance. He stated that he isn’t against people living in the country, but feels that if they want to live in the country, be a farmer. As a homeowner, he is concerned that 43 lots is to much for even a sub developer. He expressed his concern with the way that other mobile home parks, trailer parks, or subdivisions in the county and around the city and how they look after time. As far as the issue of animals, he was unsure what the county regulations would allow, but he was concerned that with 43 lots and if each lot has 4 animals (horses, dogs, hogs, cattle, etc.) that would be 160 animals, then there’s the issue of humans. If there were 43 lots with 4 people per lot that would be about 160 people. That would be a lot of waste on the ground or in the ground and also a lot of water. He believes that this would be a miniature feedlot. He also touched on the issue of Road 123. This road is awful; it’s solid washboards for 3 miles. It’s always been this way, even with the limited amount of traffic that’s on it now. Increasing the flow of traffic would only make it worse.

Cliff Boyd, homeowner, had a concern with the homestead being a safety issue with the High Voltage Power Lines that run completely diagonal all the way across that piece of ground. He stated that these power lines are not in very good shape, there has been several of them come down this year. He also added that the drainage is not good out there. He concluded with stating that there is no water out there unless you go down at least 300 feet.

Terry Marshall, representative from USD 459 in Bucklin, questioned how this might impact the school district. It does become the responsibility of the school to educate the children that would live in this area. He indicated that they would love to have the students, but it could also cost additional money if additional classrooms and teachers would be necessary. Mr. Marshall went on to explain to the board the issues they are facing now versus the issue they would face by taking on more students. Mr. Marshall stated to the board that he was neither for the subdivision nor against it, however he would like to know more about it. He would like to know how it would affect the housing and our taxes throughout the district.

Grant Powers asked if anyone else had any questions or concerns. He then went on to say that there was a question presented by Mr. Marshall and wondered if there was anyone who could give some figures of what impact this would have on the school.

Lowell Brakey responded by stating a project of this type would have impact upon the school system. Mr. Marshall mentioned special needs, more classrooms, and teachers. A project of this type will not cover those expenses. He continued by stating that he believes that the reason they are building at this site is because it is less expensive. He finished by answering the question previously asked. He stated that in his experience, with a project like this the money they are drawing in would come nowhere near the cost of the school district expenses.

Leonard Temaat, Spearville Township Trustee, stated that this site would be private property and we cannot go in and clean out these roads, because if we do then we will have to clean the roads for every farmer in the county. We have our hands full trying to maintain 200 miles of roads as is, maintenance of this road would be impossible.

Grant asked for the staff recommendations. Mark began with the location description and indicated that our records show this site to be in Spearville Township. He continued by stating that he could not recommend for the Zoning Board to recommend this rezone because there is a problem with the water well, septic issues, environmental concerns, types of housing issues, roads and streets issues, covenants, uses of public vehicles such as buses, fire and EMS vehicles, and also the issue of law enforcement. Mark finished by asking that the board not recommend this rezone for approval.

Grant asked for a motion. John makes the motion to approve staff recommendations and reject the rezoning of case #05-13. Seconded by Ric.

Written vote being 4 in favor and none opposed.

New Business

None


Old Business

Subdivision Regulations –
Mark stated that he gave the board members some subdivision updates. He added that he is still working on these, trying to finish up a rough draft.
He told the members that the 911- addressing policy had been turned over to Glenn Kerbs, county counselor. Also, back to the subdivision regulations, these are just ideas. Hopefully by the next zoning board meeting there will be a rough draft to present.

Mark touched on the issue of the Spearville Wind farm. He said that if they get their approval, which is suppose to happen the 1st part of October, then they would start construction of the project. They can sell their power off to KCP & L Power and then move forward and expect to have it completed by October 2006.


Mark finished the section of old business by indicating that Mike Miller, former Chairman, had been given a plague and his name plate for serving with us on the zoning board. He was asked to attend a meeting and have it presented at the meeting but Mike didn’t want to do it that way.

Reports

Land Application


Adjournment

Upon the motion of Ric Marboeuf and seconded by Josie Lix, moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m., the motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the Zoning Board at this time 8:20 p.m., said Board adjourned.

______________________________        ______________________________
Grant Powers, Vice-Chairman                     Mark Shriwise, Secretary

FORD COUNTY ZONING BOARD MINUTES
October 24, 2005
7 p.m. Rose Room
Ford County Government Center

Members present: Scott Vander Hamm, Grant Powers, Josie Lix, Ric Marboeuf, and John Mullen

Member absent: None

Staff present: Mark Shriwise and Misty Stotler

Guests: Jim Bailes, Kevin Noll, and Manuel Manriquez

Approval of meeting minutes

Ric Marboeuf makes a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes from September 26, 2005. Josie Lix seconded the motion.

Public Hearing

Case #05-14 – Bailes, Development Plan – 1206 Minneola Road

Jim Bailes, Owner-Amigo’s Auto Recycling

Began by stating that he has done a lease purchase with the Real Estate & Salvage end of the business.

Property will not change hands for at least four (4) years, until it is paid for in full.

Business will remain the same, there will be no changes, and except that there will be no mobile homes sold.

There will be three (3) partners involved, a salvage organization. These partners’ own 8 different salvage yards, including one in Wichita & McPherson.

These partners seem to have plenty of capital, are aware of the rules & regulations set forth by KDHE, are familiar with EPA standards.

The partners are equipped with car crushers and containments per regulation.

Jim indicated that these partners would be running the day-to-day business and he would be moving his office to Hwy 50 location.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:

Mark Shriwise gave staff recommendations.

Gives a legal description.

Original Development plan from 2003, gave time limit of one (1) year that expired approximately one (1) year ago.

No extension was filed & a County Commissioner questioned this issue.

Discontinue the Conditional Use for selling New/Used Manufactured/Mobile Homes and the variance for the fence setbacks that went along with these mobile homes.

Any future development or expansion within the scope of this Conditional Use/Development Plan, for example if scales were to be added they could add them without having to redo the Development Plan.

Mark listed the surrounding property as: North- B& B Auto Parts, West – Manufactured Home Park, South – City of Dodge City Dump & Dodge City Salvage.

Site is the location of a former auto business.

There is living quarters on top that was addressed previously, need to follow good housing practices.

Limit unregistered vehicles to ten (10).

Meet all KDHE/KDOT and EPA Regulations.

No bullpen.

Ric Marbeouf :
Living quarters rented out?

Jim Bailes:
Informed the board that these partners live in Wichita and will be taking turns running the business, therefore the apartment will be there for their use so that they will not have to get a hotel while here.

John Mullen:
For a Conditional Use, you will not be there? Why are you getting a Conditional Use for you, shouldn’t it be in the partners’ name?

Jim Bailes
That’s why we are changing the Development Plan. I will actually continue being the owner and the Conditional Use is for the property, not the owner.

Mark Shriwise:
Explained the difference between a Conditional Use and Development Plan.

Manuel Manriquez, Owner – Dodge City Salvage
Bought Dodge City Salvage about 6 months ago, thinking it would be a good business.

Explained that when he bought DC Salvage, he was under the understanding that there were rules & regulations that needed to be followed in regards to the procedures that must be followed prior to crushing a car, such as the fuel tanks, engines, etc.

Concerned with Environmental Health issues such as the oil, anti-freeze, and other fluids that are or may be going onto the ground when an engine is pulled from a car.

Concerned that the partners will expand their Salvage business and affect the local businesses such as Dodge City Salvage.

Scott Vander Hamm:
Declares Public Hearing closed.

Several development plan requests based on:
The character of the neighborhood zoning and uses of nearby parcels, suitability of the parcels for the proposed development, detrimental affects on nearby parcels, length of time of vacancy, hardship if the application is denied, conformity of the comprehensive Plan, adequacy of current facilities, and any other additional information.

Asked for a motion regarding Case #05-14.

Grant Powers:
Would like to ask staff if the Zoning Board has any authority over the Environmental issue concern giving by Manuel Manriquez.

Mark Shriwise:
Ground water would have to be sampled and high VOC’s or IOC’s ( Nitrates).

Monitoring Wells

EPA/KDHE clean-up site

Water would have to be contaminated with some of the fluids that were in autos/ cars.

Have containment with the crusher that will capture the fluids.

Scott Vander Hamm:
Staff has recommended these issues in the staff recommendations.

Jim Bailes:
Explains how car crushers work.

Scott Vander Hamm asks for a motion. Ric Marbeouf makes thee motion and motion is seconded by Grant Powers.

Written Vote being – 3 in favor and 1 opposed to approve the Development Plan at 1206 Minneola Rd.

Case #05-15-Bailes, Lazy Acres West, Request to Develop as Platted

Kevin Noll -A to Z Land Surveying:
A plat that was done back in the 70’s.

Lazy Acres East has purchased some of the lots on the east edge of the property.

Lots 9 & 10 (Northeast corner of the plat) will be made into a drainage detention area park also a lift station for sewer to the city, unless an advanced sewer system is used then a couple more of the lots would be used as green areas.

Wanting to get preliminary approval before spending money on engineering

Ric Marbeouf:
Why not do cost studies before bringing before the Zoning Board?

Kevin Noll:
Need to know what the County is going to require as far as road maintenance

Done on the mobile home park

Decided to return to original plat & use it the way it was already planned

Have cost estimates, but need to know what type of surfacing needs to be done to meet County requirements

Grant Powers:
What’s the plans on 109 Road?

Kevin Noll:
Offers were made when it was going to be a mobile home park; it no longer is going to be a mobile home park

These are lots for sale

Plat was already approved in the 70’s, just implementing the plat

Grant Powers:
Septic systems and Water issues.

Kevin Noll:
City water and sewer or public water supply; either on-site water system and/or on-site sewer system

Mark Shriwise:
Soil testing that was done out there; the North end was not all that good for septic systems, maybe a sewage lagoon.

Property contains a lot of clay and clay doesn’t allow the sewage to drain

The South end is much better for septic systems.

Recommend some type of public water and sewer system, rural sewer or forced main.

Combine housing

Scott Vander Hamm asks for staff recommendations.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:

Mark Shriwise:
Gives legal description.

Township wants them to develop 109 Road

Own egress/ingress coming in from Beeson/ Marshall

Follow Articles 20 & 21

Develop or connect to public water & sewer systems

Obtain & maintain all private roads

Housing covenants

Consider City annexation

If passed, may be presented to Ford County Subdivision Committee on Thursday, November 10, 2005 or a later date.

Scott Vander Hamm asked Kevin Noll to address some of the concerns that staff had.

Kevin Noll:
Spoke with landowners

Issue on 109 Rd – share the cost between them and the Township

Bring up to County Road standards

Road issue passed first

No problem with making the road better

Development agreement done with the Township for upgrading that road-will we be able to proceed?

Mark Shriwise:
Need to have some type of plan and see if the Township & County, Subdivision Committee and the County Engineer, will allow for you to proceed.

Kevin Noll:
Is it okay to build these roads up to specs.?

Mark Shriwise:
I would recommend like the Township recommends, your own separate easement/ egress.

Scott Vander Hamm:
Need direction from County Engineer.

Grant Powers:
Time Plan on the development

Jim Bailes:
Spent 4 years on the Mobile Home Park

Paving 109 Road – wasn’t feasible

40-50 lots (for sale)

Prepared to upgrade 109 – not asphalt

Ric Marbeouf:
Are you against annexing into the city?

Kevin Noll:
There’s a piece between this and the city. It isn’t adjoining to the city.

To connect to city sewer or water, sign a contract that states you will not fight annexation is they decide to annex into the city.

Water well located West of Lazy Acres; Need to test

Scott Vander Hamm asks for a motion. John Mullen motions to table Case # 05-15 until it is taken to the Subdivision Committee & the issue on 109 Rd is resolved. Ric Marbeouf seconds motion.

Case #05-16 Bailes, West US Hwy 50, Future Development

Kevin Noll:
Owners have been notified and agreed to sign the plat

Making corrections on plat

Scott Vander Hamm:
Wasn’t there a Lot 1 before that was going to be used for selling mobile homes and some vehicles?

Mark Shriwise:
The Condtional Use was on the whole lot and now it’s going to be split.

Kevin Noll:
Existing Tracts, This is a correction Plat

Correcting metes/bounds

Lots for show homes

On City water or public water supply

John Mullen:
Just for show?

Kevin Noll:
Creating an additional one (1) lot for Jim Bailes’ Conditional Use Lot.

Lot #2- Small Commercial lot
Lot #3-12 – a setup for Jim Bailes to show homes

Will follow subdivision regulations

Public notification of changes will be made if zoning will allow for changes to be made

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:

Mark Shriwise:
Recommends that the description be rewritten

Must follow requirements of Articles 20 & 21 of Subdivision and Environmental Codes

Consider City Annexation

Needs to go to the Subdivision Committee

New Business
None

Old Business

Subdivision Regulations –

Reports
Mark discussed his tours that were taken with WRAPS. He will be making a summary on these tours and they will be made available from Mark Shriwise if you wish to have a copy of this summary, contact Mark at 620-227-4739 or stop by the Ford County Government Center located at 100 Gunsmoke, Dodge City, Kansas.

Adjournment
Upon the motion of Ric Marboeuf and seconded by Grant Powers, moved to adjourn at 8:25 p.m., the motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the Zoning Board at this time 8:25 p.m., said Board adjourned.

_______________________________ ______________________________
Scott Vander Hamm, Chairman                          Mark Shriwise, Secretary