City Council Study Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – AUGUST 23, 2022 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN ELECTRONIC STUDY SESSION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022 AT 4:30 P.M. AT WEST VALLEY CITY HALL, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, 3600 CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD, WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AND CONDUCTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM HUYNH. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: Tom Huynh, Mayor Pro Tem Lars Nordfelt, Councilmember At-Large Don Christensen, Councilmember At-Large (electronically) Scott Harmon, Councilmember District 2 William Whetstone, Councilmember District 3 Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 (electronically) ABSENT: Karen Lang, Mayor STAFF PRESENT: Wayne T Pyle, City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder Nicole Cottle, Assistant City Manager/General Counsel Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Colleen Jacobs, Police Chief (electronically) John Evans, Fire Chief Jim Welch, Finance Director (electronically) Steve Pastorik, CED Director Layne Morris, CPD Director Dan Johnson, Public Works Director Jason Erekson, Acting Parks and Recreation Director (electronically) Mark Nord, RDA Director John Flores, HR Director (electronically) Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director Ken Cushing, IT (electronically) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD AUGUST 16, 2022 The Council considered the Minutes of the Study Meeting held August 16, 2022. There were no changes, corrections or deletions.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – AUGUST 23, 2022 -2- Councilmember Harmon moved to approve the Minutes of the Study Meeting held August 16, 2022. Councilmember Whetstone seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. REVIEW AGENDA FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND SPECIAL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 2022 Councilmember Harmon stated that he would like to discuss the Lehman Avenue property purchase listed on the RDA agenda. He asked if this should be discussed in a closed session. Wayne replied yes. Councilmember Nordfelt asked if the requested changes to application ZT-1-2022 related to allowing product to be sold in home salons or other small businesses was included in the ordinance that will be considered by the Council tonight. Nichole Camac, City Recorder, replied yes. Upon inquiry by Mayor Pro-Tem Huynh, members of the Council had no further questions or concerns regarding items listed on the Agendas for the Regular City Council or Special Redevelopment Agency meetings scheduled later this night. PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 SECOND WEEK REVIEW A. ACCEPT PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING APPLICATION Z-10-2022, FILED BY JOHN BAIRD, REQUESTING A ZONE CHANGE FROM A (AGRICULTURE, MINIMUM LOT SIZE 1/2 ACRE) TO R-1-8 (SINGLE UNIT DWELLING RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM LOT SIZE 8,000 SQUARE FEET) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3909 SOUTH 2200 WEST Mayor Pro-Tem Huynh informed a public hearing had been advertised for the Regular Council Meeting scheduled August 23, 2022, in order for the City Council to hear and consider public comments regarding Public Comment Regarding Application Z-10-2022, Filed by John Baird, Requesting a Zone Change from A (Agriculture, Minimum Lot Size 1/2 Acre) to R-1-8 (Single Unit Dwelling Residential, Minimum Lot Size 8,000 Square Feet) for Property Located at 3909 South 2200 West. Proposed Ordinance 22-33 and Resolution 22-138 related to the proposal to be considered by the City Council subsequent to the public hearing, was discussed as follows: ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 22-33, AMEND THE ZONING MAP TO SHOW A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3909 SOUTH 2200 WEST FROM A (AGRICULTURE, MINIMUM LOT SIZE 1/2 MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – AUGUST 23, 2022 -3- ACRE) TO R-1-8 (SINGLE UNIT DWELLING RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM LOT SIZE 8,000 SQUARE FEET) ZONE, AND HOME OCCUPATIONS Wayne Pyle, City Manager, discussed proposed Ordinance 22-33 that would Amend the Zoning Map to Show a Change of Zone For Property Located at 3909 South 2200 West from A (Agriculture, Minimum Lot Size 1/2 Acre) to R-1-8 (Single Unit Dwelling Residential, Minimum Lot Size 8,000 Square Feet) Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The applicant would like to subdivide the property into two lots, keep the existing home on the west lot, and build a new home on the east flag lot. While the existing lot is large enough in area to be subdivided, there is not sufficient lot width to allow for two lots without a development agreement exception. The applicant is requesting that the lot width be 79’ for the west lot. For reference, the minimum lot width in the R-1-8 zone is 80’. After a site visit, staff identified the following items that are addressed in the development agreement:  Curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements extend up to the northern boundary of the subject property but not across the frontage of the subject property.  The driveway for the existing home is in poor condition and in need of replacement.  The exterior of the existing home has some peeling paint and needs maintenance.  The landscaping on the property is in poor condition (large dead tree, weedy/dead lawn) and needs maintenance and/or replacement. ACTION: RESOLUTION 22-138, AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH PSB INVESTMENTS, LLC FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.52 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 3909 SOUTH 2200 WEST Wayne Pyle, City Manager, discussed proposed Resolution 22-138 that would authorize the City to Enter into a Development Agreement with PSB Investments, LLC For Approximately 0.52 Acres of Property Located at Approximately 3909 South 2200 West. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows:  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – AUGUST 23, 2022 -4- John Baird has submitted a zone change application (Z-10-2022) on 0.52 acres to change the zoning from A (Agriculture, minimum lot size ½ acre) to R-1-8 (Single Unit Dwelling Residential, minimum lot size 8,000 square feet). The Planning Commission recommended approval of the zone change subject to a development agreement. The City’s Zoning Ordinance requires that “All new Subdivisions involving a rezone of property, or a PUD, shall participate in a Development Agreement that addresses housing size, quality, exterior finish materials, Streetscapes, Landscaping, etc.” The development agreement grants a lot width exception for the existing home lot, requires some maintenance/repair of the existing home and lot, requires a new, two-car garage for the existing home, and establishes standards for the new home. The City Council will consider Ordinance 22-33 and Resolution 22-138 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled September 6, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. NEW BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 A. CONSIDER APPLICATION SMI-5-2022, FILED BY EVY COLIN, REQUESTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE COLIN SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2781 WEST 4100 SOUTH Steve Leman, CED, presented Application SMI-5-2022, Filed by Evy Colin, Requesting Final Plat Approval for the Colin Subdivision Located at 2781 West 4100 South Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Mr. Evy Colin, is requesting final plat approval for the Colin Subdivision. The subdivision will consist of 2 lots on .63 acres. The proposed subdivision is adjacent to 4100 South which will provide access to both lots. This right-of-way is classified as a major arterial street. As such, the following language in City Code is required: On Lots with available access only onto an Arterial, a circular drive or some other type of vehicular maneuvering area shall be provided to enable vehicles to enter traffic moving forward rather than backing. The minimum depth of such Lots shall be 120 feet and the minimum width shall be 85 feet. These lots are of sufficient width (95 feet) and depth (143 feet) to accommodate this requirement. A note will be placed on the plat to notify  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – AUGUST 23, 2022 -5- potential builders that the condition above will be required for each lot when a building permit is issued. Both lots meet and exceed frontage and area requirements of the R-1-8 zone. Each lot is 13,585 square feet in size. The property does sit down in elevation from the existing top back of curb at 4100 South. It is likely that a walkout basement on the west lot could be accommodated with the slope of the property. Councilmember Nordfelt asked if this is the same property where a zone change application were denied earlier this year. Steve replied yes. He indicated that the request was for 3 lots at the City’s previous standards. He indicated that the 2 proposed homes will not be built to the City’s previous standards but will be in excess of the current standards. The City Council will consider Application SMI-5-2022 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled September 6, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. B. CONSIDER APPLICATION SMI-6-2022, FILED BY SHIVAM SHAH, REQUESTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE HOT ROD LANE SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 3703 WEST PARKWAY BOULEVARD Steve Leman, CED, presented Application SMI-6-2022, Filed by Shivam Shah, Requesting Final Plat Approval for the Hot Rod Lane Subdivision Located at 3703 West Parkway Boulevard. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Shivam Shah, is requesting final plat approval for the Hot Rod Lane Subdivision. The proposed subdivision will create two lots. An existing building is located on lot 2 of the proposed subdivision and is approximately 1.9 acres in size. Lot 1 will be approximately 3.9 acres in size and is the proposed location for a new warehouse development. Access will be gained from Parkway Boulevard. At the present time there is one access point for the existing property. The applicant is proposing a second access on Parkway Boulevard and is proposing a reciprocal access between the two lots. The new access on Parkway Boulevard will be located at the far northwest corner of lot 1. This location is necessary, so the new access aligns with Lake Erie Drive on the north side of Parkway Boulevard. Curb and gutter exist along Parkway Boulevard and is not anticipated to  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – AUGUST 23, 2022 -6- change. This subdivision is located in the Bangerter Highway Overlay Zone and is located on property encumbered by an easement for the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District/Bureau of Reclamation Aqueduct. The aqueduct runs parallel to the west property line of the subdivision. The future development will need to take into account special consideration for the aqueduct which will be reviewed during site plan review. Mayor Pro Tem Huynh asked what the existing building is. Steve replied that it stores antique vehicles. The City Council will consider Application SMI-6-2022 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled September 6, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. COMMUNICATIONS A. BANGERTER HIGHWAY UPDATE (15 MIN) Alex Fisher-Willis, UDOT/Horrocks, presented a PowerPoint presentation summarized as follows: - Overview o During this study we are:  Gathering information and community feedback and assess the best solutions for the community  Taking into consideration the West Valley City resolution 21-205 passed in December 2021, to utilize frontage roads from 4100 South to California Avenue o We are currently looking at traditional interchanges and frontage road systems as possible solutions.  Without any improvements, delays could increase by nearly 4 times the current conditions o Traffic is expected to double by 2050.  2021: 60,000 cars per day  2050: 120,000 cars per day - Potential Improvements o Studying not only traditional interchanges like we’ve done at locations further south, but we’re also looking at a frontage road system to better work with the proximity of each intersection o Final solution could be a combination of frontage roads and interchanges – going through that process now.  Each option is being evaluated for how well it helps traffic flow,  And for the types and quantities of impacts that would occur to the surrounding environment MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – AUGUST 23, 2022 -7-  Engineering feasibility and cost to build each option is taken into consideration before a final decision is made - Schedule Update o We are currently in the public scoping period where we are collecting feedback from residents and members of the community about future of Bangerter Highway.  We want to hear what is most important to the community so we can better meet the needs of those who travel and live in the area.  We’re taking input through the end of August, then we will review the comments we have received o After screening our potential alternatives, a preferred option will be published in the draft state environmental study for the public to review and weigh in on o We will hold neighborhood meetings to disclose the alternative designs to the impacted property owners o These meetings will happen early next year followed by a public hearing and 30-day comment period - Public Scoping Recap o We held three Public Scoping meetings in June at Granger High School  The community was invited to attend to learn more about the process and the study area  They were able to talk with the study team and let us know what is important to them in this area o Attendees were encouraged to leave a comment and provide input on the future of Bangerter Highway o An online video is available in both English and Spanish for those who could not attend in person o We will be accepting public comments through the end of August. o Scoping Meeting Attendees: 182 o Video Views: 800+ o Social Media Reach: 1,200+ o Comment Themes:  Support for design that impacts homes/residential areas the least  Support for project  Noise and pollution concerns  Need for pedestrian bridge for students  Need for walking and biking improvements - Additional Outreach  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – AUGUST 23, 2022 -8- o West Valley City National Night Out Events  Senior Safety and Health Fair  Family Safety and Health Fair - Smart Growth America Workshop o Goal: Identify barriers and challenges for people that walk and bike at Bangerter Highway and 3500 South and brainstorm ideas to address them. The Mayor Pro-Tem and Council had no further questions or concerns. B. COUNCIL CALENDAR Mayor Pro-Tem Huynh referenced a Memorandum previously received from the City Manager that outlined upcoming meetings and events. Members of the City Council had no further questions regarding the Council Update. NEW BUSINESS A. POTENTIAL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Harmon stated that a speaker during public comment the previous week mentioned speed bumps and he requested a presentation to better understand how the location of speed bumps is determined. Wayne replied that a member of staff has reached out to the gentleman. He stated that staff would provide a presentation that details the process. Nichole Camac, City Recorder, stated that Salt Lake County requested that the Mayor sign a Proclamation welcoming new Americans into the community. She indicated that the Mayor normally would request Council input. The Council stated that they would defer the decision to the Mayor. Councilmember Huynh stated that he saw a commercial that advertised USANA as being located in Salt Lake City. He indicated that he would like to ensure promotions are done that specifically state West Valley City. Councilmember Harmon disagreed and stated that he doesn’t believe this is a concern. He indicated that this is common nationwide where venues in suburbs are associated with larger Cities that are more well known. Councilmember Nordfelt agreed and indicated that he doesn’t believe this should be forced. B. COUNCIL REPORTS COUNCILMEMBER WHETSTONE- FIRE STATION TOUR Councilmember Whetstone stated that he toured the fire stations and was very impressed with the operations. He indicated that he witnessed staff being friends  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – AUGUST 23, 2022 -9- with one another but also being very professional when the bell rang for them to leap into action. MOTION FOR CLOSED SESSION Councilmember Harmon moved to adjourn and reconvene in a Closed Session for discussion of disposition of real property. Councilmember Whetstone seconded the motion. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL, THE CLOSED SESSION OF AUGUST 23, 2022 WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:06 P.M. BY MAYOR PRO TEM HUYNH. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true, accurate and complete record of the proceedings of the Study Meeting of the West Valley City Council held Tuesday, August 23, 2022. __________________________________ Nichole Camac – City Recorder THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022, AT 5:09 P.M., IN THE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, WEST VALLEY CITY HALL, 3600 CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD, WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR PRO TEM HUYNH. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: Tom Huynh, Mayor Pro Tem Lars Nordfelt, Councilmember At-Large Don Christensen, Councilmember At-Large (electronically) Scott Harmon, Councilmember District 2 William Whetstone, Councilmember District 3 Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 ABSENT:  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – AUGUST 23, 2022 -10- Karen Lang, Mayor STAFF PRESENT: Wayne Pyle, City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder Nicole Cottle, Assistant City Manager/General Counsel Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Mark Nord, Economic Development Director The City Council met in Closed Session and discussed the disposition of real property. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL, THE CLOSED SESSION OF AUGUST 23, 2022 WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:01 P.M. BY MAYOR PRO TEM HUYNH. __________________________________ Nichole Camac – City Recorder