City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 16, 2019 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019, AT 6:33 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, WEST VALLEY CITY HALL, 3600 CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD, WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AND CONDUCTED BY MAYOR BIGELOW. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: Ron Bigelow, Mayor Don Christensen, Councilmember At-Large Tom Huynh, Councilmember District 1 Steve Buhler, Councilmember District 2 Karen Lang, Councilmember District 3 Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 ABSENT: Lars Nordfelt, Councilmember At-Large STAFF PRESENT: Wayne T Pyle, City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder Paul Isaac, Assistant City Manager/ HR Director Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Jeannette Carpenter, Finance Director Scott Buchanan, Acting Police Chief John Evans, Fire Chief Russell Willardson, Public Works Director Layne Morris, CPD Director Nancy Day, Parks and Recreation Director Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director Jake Arslanian, Public Works Department OPENING CEREMONY Mayor Bigelow conducted the Opening Ceremony. Sam Johnson, Public Relations Director, relayed information regarding Spring Fest. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS- SCOUTS Mayor Bigelow welcomed a cub-scout troop in attendance at the meeting to complete requirements for the Building a Better World merit badge.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 16, 2019 -2- APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 9, 2019 The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 9, 2019. There were no changes, corrections or deletions. Councilmember Lang moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 9, 2019. Councilmember Fitisemanu seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. COMMENT PERIOD A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Bert Davis stated that he has several concerns with his neighbor who he feels has violated numerous laws. He stated that his neighbor plays music too loud during all hours of the night, has parking concerns, etc. Mr. Davis stated that he feels the Police Department has not adequately addressed these concerns and he is frustrated with the system. He added that he feels a warning should be granted first and then citations. Jim Vesock stated that parking enforcement has their own email and phone number and added that noise ordinance concerns are a Class B misdemeanor which is a $400 fine. He indicated that Channel 2 news aired a news story about the West Valley City Shelter in relation to Taylorsville and he stated that he felt West Valley City was misrepresented. He indicated that West Valley City is a non-kill shelter. Mr. Vesock stated that he drove around his neighborhood and found about 25 homes that had Code Enforcement violations, 2 of which were major. He stated that he feels this could be found in any neighborhood and even questioned whether he may be in violation and asked how far the City should go. Mr. Vesock stated that he feels the Council was misled or lied to in the Study meeting because he has physical evidence that indicates a resident was not notified in a reasonable time frame. He added that there is a Code Enforcement officer that puts notices on doors and gets immediate action which would have solved the concern in the Robert’s case. Mr. Vesock stated that when someone is being fined a significant amount of money, it doesn’t seem too difficult to post a notice on the door and take a picture as evidence instead of presuming the Post Office delivered the notice correctly. Greg Thomas stated that he is among the homeowners who would like to purchase City property at 6867 West Parkway Boulevard. He stated the property is currently weeds. Mr. Thomas stated he grew up in West Valley City and wants to help the City meet its goal of large lots. He also requested the City make improvements in the area and continue the trail system. B. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 16, 2019 -3- Wayne Pyle, City Manager, had no comments. C. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Bigelow requested that the Police Department concern brought up by Mr. Davis be added to the agenda for next week. Councilmember Christensen stated that Salt Lake County is making a pitch to Taylorsville to contract animal services with them. He agreed that the news article was not favorable to the City but added that the City’s Public Relations Department is working around that. Wayne Pyle, City Manager, discussed the current contract with Taylorville. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ACCEPT PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING APPLICATION ZT-2-2019, FILED BY WEST VALLEY CITY, REQUESTING A ZONE TEXT CHANGE TO PROHIBIT SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES IN THE 'C-2' (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONE Mayor Bigelow informed a public hearing had been advertised for the Regular Council Meeting scheduled April 16, 2019, in order for the City Council to hear and consider public comments regarding application ZT-2-2019, filed by West Valley City, requesting a Zone Text Change to prohibit self-storage facilities in the 'C-2' (General Commercial) zone. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: City staff is requesting a zone text change to prohibit self-storage facilities in the C-2 (General Commercial) zone. Currently self-storage facilities are allowed as a conditional use in the C-2, C-3 (Transitional Commercial) and LI (Light Industrial) zones. They are also allowed as a permitted use in the M (Manufacturing) zone when not adjacent to a residential use, residential zone or agricultural zone. Self-storage facilities are allowed as a conditional use in the M zone when adjacent residential use, residential zone or agricultural zone. Self-storage facilities are prohibited in the following overlay zones: Decker Lake Station, Jordan River, Bangerter Highway and 5600 West. The reasons for the proposed change are listed below.  Self-storage facilities create no synergy in commercial areas. Uses like hotels, restaurants, grocery stores and theaters within a commercial district are synergistic. For example, someone eating out may also see a movie. Aside from truck rental, self-storage facilities are not synergistic with other commercial uses and add very little activity to MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 16, 2019 -4- an area.  Self-storage facilities generate no sales tax.  The examples staff has seen of conversions of retail space to self- storage facilities are unattractive with little to no improvement to the exterior of dated buildings.  Based on data from the Salt Lake County Assessor’s Office, there are already 23 self-storage facilities in the City with an additional 4 facilities at various stages of either construction or approval. Of the 27 total, 13 are zoned C-2, 1 is zoned C-3 and 13 are zoned M.  The three main commercial corridors within the City with the most C- 2 zoning are 3500 S, 5600 W and Redwood Road. Each of these streets has existing transit service with plans for additional or enhanced service in the future. These streets also generally have sidewalks. From a transportation perspective, it is better to have uses like office, retail and residential in areas with transit service and sidewalks because these uses are more likely to benefit from transit and walking than uses like self-storage, warehouses and industrial.  Under the proposed ordinance, self-storage facilities would still be allowed in C-3, LI and M zones that are not impacted by an overlay zone. This results in approximately 7,800 acres or about 1/3 of the City. Mayor Bigelow opened the Public Hearing. There being no one to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Bigelow closed the Public Hearing. ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 19-10, AMEND SECTION 7-6-301 AND 7-7- 122 OF THE WEST VALLEY CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE ZONES IN WHICH SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES ARE PERMITTED The City Council previously held a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance 19-10 that would amend Section 7-6-301 and 7-7-122 of the West Valley City Municipal Code to amend the zones in which self-storage facilities are permitted. Councilmember Lang asked if outside storage was included in this ordinance. Wayne replied no. Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Lang moved to approve Ordinance 19-10 but added that she would like to include no “outside” storage and reflect that change in the table as well. Councilmember Huynh seconded the motion.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 16, 2019 -5- A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Fitisemanu Yes Ms. Lang Yes Mr. Buhler Yes Mr. Huynh Yes Mr. Christensen Yes Mayor Bigelow Yes Unanimous. RESOLUTION 19-41: AWARD A CONTRACT TO NOORDA BUILDING ENVELOPE CONTRACTOR FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE CLUBHOUSE ROOF AT STONEBRIDGE GOLF CLUB Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-41 that would award a contract to Noorda Building Envelope Contractor for replacement of the clubhouse roof at Stonebridge Golf Club. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Parks and Recreation publicly advertised for proposals for repair and reshingle work on the Stonebridge Golf Club clubhouse roof. The current roof is 19+ years old and has signs of extensive wear including leaking and shingle loss due to weather which has required frequent repair work. This project will preserve the integrity of the facility and prevent future damage and additional costs. A program modification was approved for this project. The proposals were evaluated and compared against each other. Of the two proposals, only one met specifications. This was submitted by Noorda Building Envelope Contractor for a proposed price of $88,158.00. They have completed work for West Valley City in the past with good results. Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Buhler moved to approve Resolution 19-41. Councilmember Christensen seconded the motion.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 16, 2019 -6- A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Fitisemanu Yes Ms. Lang Yes Mr. Buhler Yes Mr. Huynh Yes Mr. Christensen Yes Mayor Bigelow Yes Unanimous. CONSIDER APPLICATION SMI-3-2018, FILED BY SCOTT GODFREY, REQUESTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE GODFREY INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 6173 WEST 2100 SOUTH Mayor Bigelow discussed Application SMI-3-2018, filed by Scott Godfrey, requesting Final Plat Approval for the Godfrey Industrial Park Subdivision located at 6173 West 2100 South. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Scott Godfrey, is requesting final plat approval for the Godfrey Industrial Park Subdivision. The subject property is located at 6173 West 2100 South and is bordered by a variety of manufacturing uses on the east, south and west. At the present time, the subdivision boundary consists of 5 parcels. The proposed subdivision is being requested in order to consolidate these parcels into 2 lots. The long term plan for Mr. Godfreys Industrial Park include additional buildings. The consolidation of these parcels will allow for this expansion with greater ease. Access to the subdivision will be gained from 2100 South. Presently, there are two access points that will serve this subdivision. It is anticipated that these access points will not change as they provide access on both the east and west portions of the subdivision. Lot 2 does not have direct access to 2100 South. Therefore, internal access and parking easements will need to be recorded along with the plat. Existing easements and areas denoted as Fema Flood Zone A will be shown on the subdivision plat. Future development on these newly created lots will require additional staff reviews. Depending upon the land use, these reviews could be conditional and/or permitted. In summary, the subdivision plat will consolidate existing parcels into lots and will provide information on easements and Fema Flood Zone A areas.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 16, 2019 -7- Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Christensen moved to approve Application SMI-3-2018. Councilmember Fitisemanu seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Fitisemanu Yes Ms. Lang Yes Mr. Buhler Yes Mr. Huynh Yes Mr. Christensen Yes Mayor Bigelow Yes Unanimous. CONSIDER APPLICATION SMI-1-2019, FILED BY MIKE OLSEN, REPRESENTING PROPERTY RESERVE INC., REQUESTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE VIEWS SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 6500 SOUTH 5600 WEST Mayor Bigelow discussed Application SMI-1-2019, filed by Mike Olsen, representing Property Reserve Inc., requesting Final Plat Approval for the Views Subdivision located at 6500 South 5600 West. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Mike Olsen, representing Property Reserve Inc., is requesting final plat approval for the Views Subdivision. The subject property is presently vacant and is located south of the Walmart on 6200 South and 5600 West and immediately east of the Diamond Summit Subdivision. The proposed subdivision is being requested in order to divide the existing parcel into 6 lots for future development. It is anticipated that future uses on lots 2-5 (zoned RM) will be town homes, senior apartments and assisted living. Lots 1 and 6 are zoned C-2 and will develop with some type of commercial use. Access to the subdivision will be gained from 5600 West and from a stub street in the Diamond Summit Subdivision to the west. The connection coming out of Diamond Summit will travel through the Rocky Mountain Power Corridor. Mr.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 16, 2019 -8- Olsen has secured the easement from Rocky Mountain Power in favor of West Valley City for this connection. Although future uses are not expected for a time, the developer will be required to build the road as shown on the subdivision plat. Plan and profiles have been submitted and are close to being approved by the Engineering Division. As each of these lots develop, additional reviews will be necessary. Therefore, it is not necessary that the review of the subdivision plat be all inclusive as more detailed reviews will take place later. This subdivision plat will simply create the lots and will dedicate the public right-of-way. Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Christensen moved to approve Application SMI-1-2019. Councilmember Buhler seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Fitisemanu Yes Ms. Lang Yes Mr. Buhler Yes Mr. Huynh Yes Mr. Christensen Yes Mayor Bigelow Yes Unanimous. CONSIDER APPLICATION SMI-2-2019, FILED BY ROMAN FRAZIER, REQUESTING FINAL SUBDIVISION APPROVAL FOR THE MOUNTAIN VIEW BUSINESS PLAZA SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 3330 SOUTH 5600 WEST Mayor Bigelow discussed Application SMI-2-2019, filed by Roman Frazier, requesting Final Subdivision Approval for the Mountain View Business Plaza Subdivision located at 3330 South 5600 West. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Roman Frazier, is requesting final subdivision approval for the Mountain View Business Plaza Subdivision. The subject property is located at approximately 3330 South 5600 West. The property is zoned C-2 and is bordered on the north and south  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 16, 2019 -9- by existing commercial development, the east by 5600 West and the west by vacant property and the Mountain View Corridor. The proposed subdivision will divide 5 existing parcels into 6 lots. The existing parcels were created by metes and bounds descriptions and not by recorded plat. Mr. Frazier is proposing to develop the old Kmart building and would like to adjust existing boundaries of the 5 parcels to create the new lots. Access to the property will be gained from 5600 West. Due to some lots not having frontage along 5600 West, cross access easements have been provided in and through the subdivision. The developer will be required to coordinate access with the Utah Department of Transportation should the existing points of access change. The C-2 zone requires a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet. Lots within the subdivision range in size from .98 acres to 5.2 acres, well in excess of the minimum requirement. Due to this application being a commercial subdivision, other land use regulations will be addressed during the conditional use and/or permitted use applications. Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Buhler moved to approve Application SMI-2-2019. Councilmember Huynh seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Fitisemanu Yes Ms. Lang Yes Mr. Buhler Yes Mr. Huynh Yes Mr. Christensen Yes Mayor Bigelow Yes Unanimous. MOTION TO ADJOURN Upon motion by Councilmember Huynh, all voted in favor to adjourn. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE WEST VALLEY COUNCIL THE  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 16, 2019 -10- REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019 WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:11 P.M. BY MAYOR BIGELOW. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true, accurate and complete record of the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of the West Valley City Council held Tuesday, April 16, 2019. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder