CUP Application Withdrawn at Hearing
On May 28, 2024, about twenty people showed up for the Regular New Meadows City Council meeting, which included two public hearings. On top of that, nine attended via Zoom.
Kody Williams, the new Adams County Building Inspector, started things off. He introduced himself and has lived in Council for seven years. He stated that there is a lot of building going on in New Meadows and it is moving along smoothly. He left business cards at City Hall if anyone would like one.
The Mayor’s report showed many of the things going on. Grae Harper is the city’s new engineer and has been learning about our facilities and projects. Final plans for the childcare facility should be ready by June 10th. Youth sports have started. The sack lunch program will start June 3rd. The Community Garden is underway. The Gold Line transit system runs five days a week now with bus stops at the park and the library. Their kickoff event is June 4th in the City Park.
A Public Hearing for Brown’s Tiny Home Conditional Use Permit was opened. Donna stated that there would only be one tiny home instead of four. Two people spoke in favor of the project. Five people spoke neutrally and there was one written statement opposed. By the end of the discussion, Donna decided not to go ahead with the project. She will be selling the property. No action was taken by the City Council due to the withdrawal of the CUP application.
A Public Hearing for the Meadows Subdivision Zone Change and Preliminary Plat was opened. The subdivision is being built by Finite Concepts Construction. Rob Pair from Crestline Engineers gave a presentation of Phase 1 which includes 28 proposed single family lots along Peterson Memorial Avenue. The lots average about 0.23 acres each. The first part of the project will be putting seven lots along Peterson Memorial Avenue and they hope to be finished by the end of next year. All phases are estimated to take three years to complete. Colt and Nora streets will be extended through the subdivision. Dirt lots will be sold for individuals to build on and homes will have a 35 foot height limit. It is currently zoned both industrial and central business. It is proposed to be R3 where the house lots are, with the southern portion remaining central business. Two spoke in favor of this project saying housing is great use of the space. Neutral discussion included recommendations on lighting, noise, paving, river access, dust abatement during construction, kids’ safety, traffic, drainage and snow storage. None were opposed. The weigh scales will eventually be moved, probably across the street. The Council approved the rezone to R3 and the Preliminary Subdivision Plat was approved with the requirement of a development agreement.
In the Brown’s Mountain Recycling status report update, Willie Brown gave a very detailed description of what he has been getting done and what is planned. He stated that three volunteers from the community have stepped up to help. The Council was happy with his report.
The RV Use Permit for Don Fry was approved. The Council has plans to review the RV Use Ordinance in the near future.
An Integrity Inspections Solutions Quote for cleaning and camera work in the wastewater system was accepted.
Lots 17 and 18 on Larae Street will be combined into one lot to allow for the placement of a home.
An amendment was made to the industrial zone to include Educational Institutions and School as a possible use.
Future meeting topics will include a public hearing on June 10th, an audit review, the RV use ordinance review, introduction of the new engineer, fee schedule hearing, and building permit fees.
