Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSandy, UT · June 21, 2018
Minutes
10000 Centennial Parkway
Sandy City, Utah Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801-568-7256
Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Joe Baker
Dave Bromley
Monica Collard
Ron Mortimer
Cyndi Sharkey
Cory Shupe
Jamie Tsandes
Michael Christopherson (Alternate)
Jeff Lovell (Alternate)
Thursday, June 21, 2018 6:15 PM Council Chambers
4:00 PM FIELD TRIP
1. 18-232 Field Trip Map for June 21, 2018
5:15 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Review and Discussion of Cairns Design Standards
6:15 PM REGULAR SESSION
Roll Call
Staff: James Sorensen, Community Development Director; Brian McCuistion,
Planning Director; Wade Sanner, Planner; Olivia Cvetko, Planning; Doug
Wheelwright, Development Services Manager; Darien Alcorn, Sr. City Attorney;
Britney Ward, Transportation Engineer; Ryan Kump, City Engineer; Matt Huish,
CAO; Raima Fleming, Planning Secretary
Present 6- Commissioner Joe Baker
Commissioner Monica Collard
Commissioner Cyndi Sharkey
Commissioner Jamie Tsandes
Commissioner Michael Christopherson
Commissioner Ron Mortimer
Absent 3- Commissioner Dave Bromley
Commissioner Cory Shupe
Commissioner Jeff Lovell
Welcome
Pledge of Allegiance
Introductions
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Public Hearings
2. CUP-06-18-5 Barbara Harrington Category II Home Occupation
423 228 E. 9000 S.
Historic Sandy, Community #4
Wade Sanner introduced this item to the Planning Commission.
Barbara Harrington, Applicant, stated she's had a limit of 16 children in her daycare for
the last 15 years. She stated she didn't know there was a problem until this year. She is
here to rectify the problem.
The Chair opened this item to public comment and there was none.
A motion was made by Joe Baker, seconded by Jamie Tsandes that the Planning
Commission approve a Conditional Use permit for Barbara Harrington Category II
Home Occupation, located at 228 E. 9000 S. based on the four findings and seven
conditions listed in the staff report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Joe Baker
Monica Collard
Cyndi Sharkey
Jamie Tsandes
Michael Christopherson
Ron Mortimer
Absent: 3- Dave Bromley
Cory Shupe
Jeff Lovell
3. CUP-06-18-5 Randall Johnson Accessory Apartment
424 12189 Nicklaus Rd.
The Bluff, Community #25
Wade Sanner introduced this item to the Planning Commission.
Randall Johnson, Applicant gave an overview of the proposed item. He would like to have
a larger accessory apartment than what was recommended by staff (1200 sq. ft. versus
800 sq. ft.)
Commissioner Monica Collard stated the city supports accessory apartments. We want
to ensure that accessory apartments are subservient to the home.
Commissioner Cyndi Sharkey asked the applicant about parking.
Randall Johnson stated there is enough room in his garage for two cars to park and
space in the driveway for at least five cars.
The Chair opened this item to public comment and there was none.
The Planning Commissioners had discussion about the size of the home.
Commissioner Cyndi Sharkey asked if the food storage area would be for the homeowner
or the tenant.
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Randall Johnson replied it would be for the tenant to use.
A motion was made by Ron Mortimer, seconded by Michael Christopherson, that
the Planning Commission approve a Conditional Use Permit for Randall Johnson
to allow a basement apartment, on the property located at 12189 Nicklaus Road
for 1200 square feet. This is based on the findings numbers one and two with the
removal of numbers three and four and the four conditions listed in the staff
report with a modification to condition (3) to read: That the applicant submit for a
building permit showing a maximum 1200 square foot configuration of the
basement.The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Joe Baker
Monica Collard
Cyndi Sharkey
Jamie Tsandes
Michael Christopherson
Ron Mortimer
Absent: 3- Dave Bromley
Cory Shupe
Jeff Lovell
4. SIGN-06-18- South Town Marketplace Sign Theme
5422 10210 S. State St.
South Towne, Community #9
Wade Sanner introduced this item to the Planning Commission.
Justin Grubb, Yesco, Applicant, gave an overview of the proposed project.
Commissioner Monica Collard asked the applicant to explain the recent failures of the
materials used on the previous signs and to describe the proposed.
Staff and the applicant had discussion on the present sign theme at South Town
Marketplace. The applicant also gave a brief overview of the proposed materials.
The Chair opened this item to public comment and there were none.
A motion was made by Jamie Tsandes, seconded by Joe Baker, that the
Planning Commission approve the sign theme update for 10210 South State
Street to allow the installation of the proposed signs as shown in the applicant's
attached plans, based on the two findings and three conditions listed in the staff
report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Joe Baker
Monica Collard
Cyndi Sharkey
Jamie Tsandes
Michael Christopherson
Ron Mortimer
Absent: 3- Dave Bromley
Cory Shupe
Jeff Lovell
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5. SPR-02-18-5 Autozone Retail Store Site Plan Review
366 8672 S. State Street
Northwest Exposure, Community #1
Doug Wheelwright introduced this item to the Planning Commission.
John Owens, Applicant, gave an overview of the proposed project.
The Chair opened this item to public comment.
Tyler Rowland stated he leases a home from Mr.Jensen who's owned water shares with
an irrigation right that pertains to this project for over 50 years. He would like to be
assured that the irrigation right would remain the same.
John Owens stated what is being proposed has nothing to do with irrigation rights.
Doug Wheelwright stated the city's Public Utilities department is well aware of this
process. He gave a brief overview of the plans for the ditch located on Durant Ave.
Tyler Rowland stated he would like to know the schedule for this project.
John Owens stated the project, if approved, would begin around the end of August.
The Chair closed this item to public comment.
A motion was made by Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Jamie Tsandes, that the
Planning Commission approve the preliminary site plan for the AutoZone retail
store, located at 8672 S. State Street, and determine that the front yard building
setback is to be 21 feet as proposed, based on the five findings and seven
conditions listed in the staff report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Joe Baker
Monica Collard
Cyndi Sharkey
Jamie Tsandes
Michael Christopherson
Ron Mortimer
Absent: 3- Dave Bromley
Cory Shupe
Jeff Lovell
6. SPR-05-18-5 Towne Ridge Office Tower #3, American Express Headquarters
411 115 W. Towne Ridge Parkway
Civic Center, Community #2
Doug Wheelwright introduced this item to the Planning Commission.
Kenny Nicholas, Project Architect, Applicant, stated he is excited to bring American
Express to Sandy City. He gave an overview of the proposed project. He asked that the
landscape buffer be reduced in the northwest corner of the proposed project.
Commissioner Monica Collard asked staff if the Planning Commission had discretion on
the landscape buffer.
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James Sorensen stated he would have to look at the code.
The Chair opened this item to public comment.
Kyle Barker stated he wanted to thank American Express for coming to the city and
bringing new jobs to the city. He is concerned about the traffic flow and parking. He is
also concerned about encroachment.
Commissioner Jamie Tsandes asked Kyle Barker about the traffic flow in his
neighborhood.
Britney Ward stated there are two accesses to the parking garage. A traffic study was
completed on this project. Both roads can handle the additional traffic volume and a very
light level of service.
Commissioner Monica Collard asked if there is a right out only at Albion Village.
Britney Ward stated yes.
The Chair closed this item to public comment.
James Sorenson stated the Planning Commission does not have any discretion on the
landscape buffer.
The Planning Commissioners had discussion with the applicant concerning parking stalls
and the access.
A motion was made by Ron Mortimer, seconded by Michael Christopherson, that
the Planning Commission:
· approve the preliminary site plan for the proposed Towne Ridge Office Tower
#3-American Express project as proposed;
· and approve the building architectural design, building materials and colors
as proposed;
· and modify the master development plan to change the use of this site from a
hotel to an office building;
· and to grant the special provision for excess parking on site of 6 parking stalls
per 1,000 square feet of office space, based upon the four findings and eight
conditions listed in the staff report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Joe Baker
Monica Collard
Cyndi Sharkey
Jamie Tsandes
Michael Christopherson
Ron Mortimer
Absent: 3- Dave Bromley
Cory Shupe
Jeff Lovell
7. SUB-05-18-5 Overlook at Union Point: First Amendment (Preliminary Review)
401 7455 S. Union Park Ave
High Point, Community #6
Olivia Cvetko introduced this item to the Planning Commission.
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Marlon Hill, Applicant, stated in order to be approved for financing, he has to subdivide the
lot.
The Chair opened this item to the public and there was none.
A motion was made by Joe Baker, seconded by Cyndi Sharkey, that the Planning
Commission determine that preliminary review is complete for a 2 lot
commercial subdivision at 7455 S. Union Park Ave. based on the three findings
and three conditions listed in the staff report. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 6- Joe Baker
Monica Collard
Cyndi Sharkey
Jamie Tsandes
Michael Christopherson
Ron Mortimer
Absent: 3- Dave Bromley
Cory Shupe
Jeff Lovell
8. SUB-05-18-5 Oneeleven Commercial Subdivision (Preliminary Review)
404 11114 S. State Street
South Towne, Community #9
Olivia Cvetko introduced this item to the Planning Commission.
Robert Arrington, Applicant, stated the lots would not be sold, they would be leased. He
also stated he read the staff report and does not have any questions.
The Chair opened this item to the public comment and there was none.
A motion was made by Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Jamie Tsandes, that the
Planning Commission determine that preliminary review is complete for the
Oneeleven Subdivision at 11114 S. State St. based on the three findings the two
conditions listed in the staff report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Joe Baker
Monica Collard
Cyndi Sharkey
Jamie Tsandes
Michael Christopherson
Ron Mortimer
Absent: 3- Dave Bromley
Cory Shupe
Jeff Lovell
Administrative Business
9. 18-230 Minutes of June 7, 2018
A motion was made by Ron Mortimer, seconded by Cyndi Sharkey, that the
Planning Commission approve the meeting minutes for June 7, 2018. The motion
carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6- Joe Baker
Monica Collard
Cyndi Sharkey
Jamie Tsandes
Michael Christopherson
Ron Mortimer
Absent: 3- Dave Bromley
Cory Shupe
Jeff Lovell
Sandy City Development Report
Director's Report
James Sorensen gave the Directors report.
Adjournment
Meeting Procedure
1. Staff Introduction
2. Developer/Project Applicant presentation
3. Staff Presentation
4. Open Public Comment (if item has been noticed to the public)
5. Close Public Comment
6. Planning Commission Deliberation
7. Planning Commission Motion
In order to be considerate of everyone attending the meeting and to more closely follow the
published agenda times, public comments will be limited to 2 minutes per person per item. A
spokesperson who has been asked by a group to summarize their concerns will be allowed 5
minutes to speak. Comments which cannot be made within these time limits should be submitted
in writing to the Community Development Department prior to noon the day
before the scheduled meeting.
Planning Commission applications may be tabled if: 1) Additional information is needed in order
to take action on the item; OR 2) The Planning Commission feels there are unresolved issues that
may need further attention before the Commission is ready to make a motion. No agenda item
will begin after 11 pm without a unanimous vote of the Commission. The Commission may carry
over agenda items, scheduled late in the evening and not heard, to the next regular scheduled
meeting.
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations for
individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. For assistance, or if you have any
questions regarding the Planning Commission Agenda or any of the items, please call the Sandy
City Planning Department at (801) 568-7256
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Agenda
10000 Centennial Parkway
Sandy City, Utah Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801-568-7256
Meeting Agenda
Planning Commission
Joe Baker
Dave Bromley
Monica Collard
Ron Mortimer
Cyndi Sharkey
Cory Shupe
Jamie Tsandes
Michael Christopherson (Alternate)
Jeff Lovell (Alternate)
Thursday, June 21, 2018 6:15 PM Council Chambers
Meeting procedures are found at the end of this agenda.
Voting Roll Call
4:00 PM FIELD TRIP
1. 18-232 Field Trip Map for June 21, 2018
Attachments: 062118
5:15 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Review and Discussion of Cairns Design Standards
6:15 PM REGULAR SESSION
Roll Call
Welcome
Pledge of Allegiance
Introductions
Public Hearings
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2. CUP-06-18-5 Barbara Harrington Category II Home Occupation
423 228 E. 9000 S.
Historic Sandy, Community #4
Attachments: Staff Report.pdf
3. CUP-06-18-5 Randall Johnson Accessory Apartment
424 12189 Nicklaus Rd.
The Bluff, Community #25
Attachments: Staff Report.pdf
4. SIGN-06-18-5 South Town Marketplace Sign Theme
422 10210 S. State St.
South Towne, Community #9
Attachments: Staff Report.pdf
Renderings.pdf
5. SPR-02-18-53 Autozone Retail Store Site Plan Review
66 8672 S. State Street
Northwest Exposure, Community #1
Attachments: Staff report
civil drawings
6. SPR-05-18-54 Towne Ridge Office Tower #3, American Express Headquarters
11 115 W. Towne Ridge Parkway
Civic Center, Community #2
Attachments: Staff report
renderings and civils
7. SUB-05-18-54 Overlook at Union Point: First Amendment (Preliminary Review)
01 7455 S. Union Park Ave
High Point, Community #6
Attachments: Staff report
8. SUB-05-18-54 Oneeleven Commercial Subdivision (Preliminary Review)
04 11114 S. State Street
South Towne, Community #9
Attachments: Staff report
Administrative Business
9. 18-230 Minutes of June 7, 2018
Attachments: PC06-07-2018.pdf
Sandy City Development Report
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Planning Commission Meeting Agenda June 21, 2018
Director's Report
Adjournment
Meeting Procedure
1. Staff Introduction
2. Developer/Project Applicant presentation
3. Staff Presentation
4. Open Public Comment (if item has been noticed to the public)
5. Close Public Comment
6. Planning Commission Deliberation
7. Planning Commission Motion
In order to be considerate of everyone attending the meeting and to more closely follow the
published agenda times, public comments will be limited to 2 minutes per person per item. A
spokesperson who has been asked by a group to summarize their concerns will be allowed 5
minutes to speak. Comments which cannot be made within these time limits should be submitted
in writing to the Community Development Department prior to noon the day
before the scheduled meeting.
Planning Commission applications may be tabled if: 1) Additional information is needed in order
to take action on the item; OR 2) The Planning Commission feels there are unresolved issues
that may need further attention before the Commission is ready to make a motion. No agenda
item will begin after 11 pm without a unanimous vote of the Commission. The Commission may
carry over agenda items, scheduled late in the evening and not heard, to the next regular
scheduled meeting.
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations for
individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. For assistance, or if you have any
questions regarding the Planning Commission Agenda or any of the items, please call the Sandy
City Planning Department at (801) 568-7256
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