Board of Adjustment Meeting
Regular MeetingWest Valley City, UT · August 7, 2024
Minutes
WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2024 at 3:30 PM
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chair Lovato in the City Council Chambers at West
Valley City Hall 3600 Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, UT 84119, and using Zoom
at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86528756733
WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Mathew Lovato, David McEwen, Cindy Wood, Harold Woodruff, Nancy Drozdek, Darrick Porter, and
Renee Layton
WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF
Steve Pastorik, Steve Lehman, Jody Knapp, and Julie Davis
WEST VALLEY CITY LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Brandon Hill, Deputy City Attorney
AUDIENCE
There were zero attendees in the audience and one online
ZONE TEXT CHANGE APPLICATION
ZT-8-2024: Petition by R5 DEVELOPMENT, LLC requesting an amendment to Section 7-6-306 of the
zoning ordinance to allow property zoned C-2 (General Commercial) and M (Manufacturing) to be
included with property zoned C-3 (Transitional Commercial) to meet the minimum district size for the
C-3 zone. (Staff – Steve Pastorik at 801-963-3545 or steve.pastorik@wvc-ut.gov)
Discussion: Steve Pastorik presented. Steve explained that the C-2 zone already allows property zoned
C-3 and M to be included with property zoned C-2 to meet the minimum district size.
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATIONS
Z-5-2024: Petition by Mountain America Credit Union requesting a zone change from A
(Agriculture, minimum lot size ½ acre) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial). The property is located at
5517 and 5541 West 4100 South on 0.96 acres. (Staff – Steve Pastorik at 801-963-3545 or
steve.pastorik@wvc-ut.gov)
Discussion: Steve Pastorik presented. There were no questions or comments.
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Z-6-2024: Petition by SHIVAM SHAH requesting a zone change from LI (Light Industrial) to C-3
(Transitional Commercial). The property is located at 5718 West 3500 South on 5.35 acres. (Staff –
Steve Pastorik at 801-963-3545 or steve.pastorik@wvc-ut.gov)
Discussion: Steve Pastorik presented. Steve indicated that the applicant is hoping to have more
flexibility in the types of tenants that would be possible within the existing building.
Z-7-2024: Petition by R5 DEVELOPMENT, LLC requesting a zone change from M (Manufacturing) with
the Decker Lake Station Overlay Zone to C-3 (Transitional Commercial) without the Decker Lake Station
Overlay Zone. The property is located at 3076 S. Decker Lake Drive on 1.0 acre. (Staff – Steve Pastorik at
801-963-3545 or steve.pastorik@wvc-ut.gov)
Discussion: Steve Pastorik presented. Commissioner Drozdek commented that a car repair shop would
be noisy for the residents behind this building.
Commissioner Winters asked what is and is not allowed in the C-3 zone. Steve responded that he would
include the commercial and manufacturing zones use table with the staff report.
SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS
SA-2-2024: Petition by CHRISTIE SCHATHER representing Kohl’s Department Store is requesting a plat
amendment to lot 4 of The Shoppes at Lake Park Subdivision. The amended plat will amend lot 4 to create
an additional building lot. The property is located at 3019 South 5600 West and is zoned C-2. (Staff-Steve
Lehman at 801-963-3311 or steve.lehman@wvc-ut.gov)
Discussion: Steve Lehman presented. There were no questions or comments.
SMI-2-2024: Petition by MARV HENDRICKSON is requesting minor subdivision approval for the Treasure
Circle Subdivision. The subdivision will also amend lot 1 of the Jensen Subdivision. The subdivision will
consist of 8 lots on 2.2 acres, is located at 3260 West 4060 South and is zoned R-1-7. (Staff-Steve Lehman at
801-963-3311 or steve.lehman@wvc-ut.gov)
Discussion: Steve Lehman presented. He hasn’t received any calls on this application. There were no
questions or comments.
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS
C-12-2024: Petition by VALLEY COLLISION requesting conditional use approval for an auto service
outside storage yard. The property is located at 2280 S. Constitution Blvd. on 0.817 acres and is zoned M
(Manufacturing). (Staff Jody Knapp at 801-963-3497 or jody.knapp@wvc-ut.gov)
Discussion: Jody Knapp presented. The applicant was online. A letter of support from the adjacent
landowner was discussed. Commissioner Drozdek asked if there was a way to propose that the applicant
be required to add more trees to compensate for the heat of the asphalt. Jody said that Rocky Mountain
Power does not allow landscaping in their power corridor, and landscaping is not a requirement in a
manufacturing zone when it is not visible to the public. Zone M requires 5% landscaping, and this
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application would not trigger any additional landscaping requirements. However, the applicant will be
required to add 3 trees along the frontage that had previously been removed.
C-14-2024: Petition by JZW ARCHITECTS requesting conditional use approval for a dental office. The
property is located on two parcels at 5611 W Parkway Blvd and 2730 South 5600 West on 0.40 acres and is
zoned C-2 (General Commercial). (Staff-Brock Anderson at 801-963-3361 or brock.anderson@wvc-ut.gov)
Discussion: Jody Knapp presented on behalf of Brock Anderson. There were no questions or comments.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Davis
Julie Davis, Admin Assistant
West Valley City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability in
employment or the provision of services. If you are planning to attend this public meeting and, due to a disability, need assistance in
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Agenda
WEST VALLEY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
WEST VALLEY CITY HALL
3600 SOUTH CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
August 7, 2024 6:00 PM
VARIANCES
B-6-2024 Randy Debenham, is requesting a variance from Section 7-6-202 of the City Code. This
section requires that setbacks for accessory buildings in the A (Agriculture Zone) be 10 feet.
The applicant is seeking a 6.5-foot setback on the south property line and a 5-foot variance on
the east property line. The property is located at 2565 South Fargo Street and is zoned A.
(Staff – Steve Lehman at 801-963-3311 or steve.lehman@wvc-ut.gov)
NON CONFORMING USES
B-4-2024 Mohamed Ahmed, is requesting consideration to enlarge an existing non-conforming building.
The request before the Board is to allow an addition to the existing single-family dwelling that
has been in existence since 1999. The proposed addition will be a new dwelling unit that
complies with provisions of the R-2-8 zone. The property is located at 2919 West 2730 South
and is zoned R-2-8. (Staff – Steve Lehman at 801-963-3311 or steve.lehman@wvc-ut.gov)
B-5-2024 Randy Debenham, is requesting non-conforming use determination regarding a second single-
family dwelling on property located at 2565 South Fargo Street. The applicant is requesting
that the Board determine the non-conforming status of the second dwelling located to the rear
of the original dwelling. The property is located at 2565 South Fargo Street and is zoned A.
(Staff – Steve Lehman at 801-963-3311 or steve.lehman@wvc-ut.gov)
West Valley City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
If you are planning to attend this public meeting and, due to a disability, need assistance in understanding or participating in the meeting, please notify the City eight or more
hours in advance of the meeting. We will try to provide whatever assistance may be required. The person to contact for assistance is Julie Davis 801-963-3306.
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