Planning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingWest Valley City, UT · July 10, 2013
Minutes
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
WEST VALLEY CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
July 10, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m. by Chairman Phil Conder at 3600 Constitution Boulevard,
West Valley City, Utah
WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Harold Woodruff, Jack Matheson, Terri Mills, Phil Conder, Joe Garcia, Barbara Thomas, and
Imaan Bilic
ABSENT
Brent Fuller
WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF
Steve Lehman, Jody Knapp, and Nichole Camac
AUDIENCE
Approximately seven (7) people were in the audience
3600 Constitution Blvd. West Valley City, UT 84119-3720 Phone (801) 966-3600 Fax (801) 963-3559
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ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION
Z-4-2013
Paul Oja
3662 South 6000 West
A to R-1-8
0.44 acres
Paul and Manuela Oja have requested a zone change for the east 150’ of a 0.44 acre parcel at 3662 South
6000 West from A (agriculture, minimum lot size of ½ acre) to R-1-8 (single family residential, minimum
lot size 8,000 square feet). The west 62’ of the subject property is already zoned R-1-8. Surrounding zones
include R-1-8 to the south and west and A to the north and east. The surrounding land uses include single
family homes to the north, west and south and a church to the east. The subject property is designated as low
density residential, which anticipates 3 to 4 units/acre, in the West Valley City General Plan.
Development Proposal
If this application is approved, the applicants plan to divide the property into two lots – one for the existing
home built in 1940 on the east portion of the property and a lot for a new home on the west portion of the
property. Each lot would be approximately 10,000 square feet in area.
Development Agreement
A development agreement is required for this project. Section 7-14-105 (3)(l)(x) of the West Valley City
Zoning Ordinance states: “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 standards outlined in Section 7-14-105 (3)(l)(iii) shall be used as a minimum in all
development agreements to address housing quality and exterior finish materials. These standards may be
increased for a PUD. As part of a development agreement, if homes are permitted with less than 1,600
square feet of finished floor space, the quality of the home and the amount of masonry exterior finish
materials shall be increased. For the entire subdivision, the average shall be at least 1,600 square feet.”
For the development agreement, the applicant has proposed to follow the point system for design features
outlined in the ordinance and build a home that is larger than 1,600 square feet. Following a site visit, staff
recommends that additional requirements be added to address some maintenance issues that were observed.
These maintenance issues include:
• the fence along the north side of the property is in need of paint and is sagging in some places,
• the landscaping in the park strips along the north and east sides is either dead or weedy and
• the shrubs and trees along the east side of the property are encroaching into the public sidewalk.
Staff Alternatives:
• Approval, subject to a development agreement requiring:
o a minimum house size greater than 1,600 square feet,
o design features that meet the City’s point system,
o the fence along the north property line be painted and repaired so that there are no sagging
portions,
o any dead or weedy landscaping within the park strips on the north and east sides of the
property be maintained in a healthy, weed free condition or paved,
o the shrubs along the east property line be trimmed so as not to encroach into the public
sidewalk and
o the trees along the east property line be trimmed so that they are at least 7’ above the
sidewalk.
o
• Continuance, for other reasons determined at the public hearing.
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Applicant:
Paul Oja
3662 S 6000 W
Discussion: Steve Lehman presented the application. Barbara Thomas asked if access to the new lot
will be gained from 6040 W. Paul Oja, the applicant, replied yes. Terri Mills asked if the new home
will be built soon. Mr. Oja replied that it will be built as soon as financing goes through.
Motion: Commissioner Thomas moved for approval subject to a development agreement with the
conditions listed by staff.
Commissioner Woodruff seconded the motion.
Roll call vote:
Commissioner Bilic Yes
Commissioner Garcia Yes
Commissioner Matheson Yes
Commissioner Mills Yes
Commissioner Thomas Yes
Commissioner Woodruff Yes
Chairman Conder Yes
Unanimous -Z-4-2013- Approved
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION
SV-4-2013
Golden Hilltop Estates Subdivision Phase 3 – Lots 321-332 Amended
4415 South 5875 West
R-1-7 Zone
BACKGROUND
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is requesting consideration to amend and vacate lots 321-
332 and all of Golden Arrow Cove located at 4415 South 5875 West. The Golden Hilltop Estates Phase 3
Subdivision was recorded with the Salt Lake County Recorder’s Office in July 1994. The plat amendment is
necessary due to the future construction of the Mountain View Corridor.
ISSUES:
Based on a recent site visit, all of the homes along Golden Arrow Cove have been demolished. As part of
this application, all public utility easements noted on the original subdivision plat for lots 321-332 of the
Golden Hilltop Estates Phase 3 Subdivision will be vacated as well.
Although these streets and lots will be vacated by ordinance, the ordinance will have no force or effect of
any franchise rights of any public utilities, nor would they be impaired thereby. The ordinance will also
protect any holders of existing franchises, water drainage pipelines, or other such uses as they may presently
exist under, over or upon said property or as are or may be shown on the official plats and records of Salt
Lake County.
STAFF ALTERNATIVES:
A. Approval of the Golden Hilltop Estates Phase 3 Amended Subdivision.
B. Continuance to address issues raised during the Planning Commission meeting.
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Applicant:
Ben Huot
UDOT
Discussion: Steve Lehman presented the application. Ben Huot, representing the applicant, stated
that there will be a slope off the Mountain View Corridor that will end in a drainage ditch to prevent
run off from affecting other properties. He indicated that water will be directed to various detention
basins. Barbara Thomas asked if the ditch is open and questioned if it is seeded. Mr. Huot replied
yes. He indicated that UDOT is working with utility companies to terminate existing facilities as
demolition occurs.
Motion: Commissioner Matheson moved for approval.
Commissioner Mills seconded the motion.
Roll call vote:
Commissioner Bilic Yes
Commissioner Garcia Yes
Commissioner Matheson Yes
Commissioner Mills Yes
Commissioner Thomas Yes
Commissioner Woodruff Yes
Chairman Conder Yes
Unanimous -SV-4-2013- Approved
SV-5-2013
Golden Hilltop Estates Subdivision Phase 1 – Lots 14-21 Amended
5860 West 4300 South
R-1-8 Zone
BACKGROUND
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is requesting consideration to amend and vacate lots 14-21
of the Golden Hilltop Estates Phase 1 Subdivision. Wayward Circle will also be vacated as part of this
application. This subdivision is located at 5860 West 4300 South.
ISSUES:
The Golden Hilltop Estates Phase 1 Subdivision was recorded with the Salt Lake County Recorder’s Office
in October 1993. This application is located north of previous applications vacating portions of Golden
Hilltop Subdivisions. The plat amendment is necessary due to the future construction of the Mountain View
Corridor.
All homes with the exception of the dwelling on lot 21 have been demolished. As with similar requests, the
street providing access to these lots will be vacated as well. All public utility easements noted on the
original subdivision will be vacated. UDOT will be responsible to coordinate the extraction of any existing
utilities and street improvements with appropriate agencies. In addition, all property acquisition shall be
completed prior to the City’s recordation of the amended plat.
Although these streets and lots will be vacated by ordinance, the ordinance will have no force or effect of
any franchise rights of any public utilities, nor would they be impaired thereby. The ordinance will also
protect any holders of existing franchises, water drainage pipelines, or other such uses as they may presently
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exist under, over or upon said property or as are or may be shown on the official plats and records of Salt
Lake County.
STAFF ALTERNATIVES:
A. Approval of the Golden Hilltop Estates Phase 1 Amended Subdivision.
B. Continuance to address issues raised during the Planning Commission meeting.
Applicant:
Ben Huot
UDOT
Discussion: Steve Lehman presented the application. Jack Matheson asked if Granger Hunter will
dismantle and salvage the water tank. Steve replied yes. Ben Huot, representing the applicant,
indicated that the remaining home is owned by UDOT but hasn’t been scheduled for demolition yet.
Motion: Commissioner Bilic moved for approval
Commissioner Woodruff seconded the motion.
Roll call vote:
Commissioner Bilic Yes
Commissioner Garcia Yes
Commissioner Matheson Yes
Commissioner Mills Yes
Commissioner Thomas Yes
Commissioner Woodruff Yes
Chairman Conder Yes
Unanimous -SV-5-2013- Approved
SV-6-2013
Westridge Boulevard – Street Vacation
5950 West 4790 South
M Zone
BACKGROUND
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is requesting consideration to vacate a portion of Westridge
Boulevard. The portion to be vacated is located south of Double Eagle Circle which has a coordinate of
4790 South. The proposed vacation will extend south to the northeast corner of lot 3 in the West Ridge
Commerce Park Phase 4 Subdivision. The portion to be vacated is due to modifications of the West Ridge
Golf Course, a necessity brought about by construction of the Mountain View Corridor.
ISSUES:
The portion of Westridge Boulevard to be vacated was platted as part of two separate subdivision
applications. West Ridge Commerce Park Phase 2 was recorded in July 1994. West Ridge Commerce Park
Phase 4 was recorded in July 2008.
When the current alignment of the Mountain View Corridor was selected, changes to the West Ridge Golf
Course were imminent. Plans were prepared to modify the golf course which included the vacation of this
portion of Westridge Boulevard. The golf course modifications have been completed and the course is now
open. UDOT is now prepared to formally request the vacation to the portion of this road that is no longer
needed. Access to the clubhouse is now provided from the southern portion of Westridge Boulevard. A
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dedication plat for that portion of the street is forthcoming.
Although this street will be vacated by ordinance, the ordinance will have no force or effect of any franchise
rights of any public utilities, nor would they be impaired thereby. The ordinance will also protect any
holders of existing franchises, water drainage pipelines, or other such uses as they may presently exist under,
over or upon said property or as are or may be shown on the official plats and records of Salt Lake County.
STAFF ALTERNATIVES:
A. Approval of the Westridge Boulevard Vacation Plat.
B. Continuance to address issues raised during the Planning Commission meeting.
Applicant:
Ben Huot
UDOT
Discussion: Steve Lehman presented the application. The Planning Commission had no further
questions or concerns.
Motion: Commissioner Garcia moved for approval.
Commissioner Bilic seconded the motion.
Roll call vote:
Commissioner Bilic Yes
Commissioner Garcia Yes
Commissioner Matheson Yes
Commissioner Mills Yes
Commissioner Thomas Yes
Commissioner Woodruff Yes
Chairman Conder Yes
Unanimous -SV-6-2013- Approved
SV-7-2013
6400 West Street Vacation
6400 West 5400 South
M Zone
Ben Huot, representing the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is requesting consideration to vacate
a portion of 6400 West. The request is being submitted in light of the pending Mountain View Corridor.
ISSUES:
The proposed application will vacate a portion of 6400 West from approximately 5185 South to 5400 South.
The existing road has been in existence for many years. This road was not formally dedicated by plat as is
typically the method, but by document and by prescriptive use.
Since this road has historically been used by the public, the appropriate application to vacate such a street is
by a vacation plat. In order to terminate 6400 West in an acceptable fashion, UDOT has submitted an
application to cul-de-sac the south end. This will be presented to the Planning Commission at the next
meeting.
Staff is unsure what utilities may or may not exist along this right-of-way. As a standard practice, the City
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will record an ordinance along with the vacating plat. The ordinance will have no force or effect of any
franchise rights of any public utilities, nor would they be impaired thereby. The ordinance will also protect
any holders of existing franchises, water drainage pipelines, or other such uses as they may presently exist
under, over or upon said property or as are or may be shown on the official plats and records of Salt Lake
County.
STAFF ALTERNATIVES:
A. Approval of the 6400 West Street Vacation.
B. Continuance to address issues raised during the Planning Commission meeting.
Applicant:
Ben Huot
UDOT
Discussion: Steve Lehman presented the application. Jack Matheson asked if heavy trucks use 6400
W. Ben Huot, representing the applicant, replied that he isn’t sure but indicated a private connection
had to be created to allow access for businesses to the west.
Motion: Commissioner Woodruff moved for approval.
Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion.
Roll call vote:
Commissioner Bilic Yes
Commissioner Garcia Yes
Commissioner Matheson Yes
Commissioner Mills Yes
Commissioner Thomas Yes
Commissioner Woodruff Yes
Chairman Conder Yes
Unanimous -SV-7-2013- Approved
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS
C-31-2013
Highbury Shoppes Pad A
Amsource Companies (Bill Gaskill)
2731 South 5600 West
Retail/Restaurant with Drive-thru
C-2 zone, 1.21 acres
The applicant, Bill Gaskill, is requesting a conditional use for a retail/restaurant drive-thru pad located at
2731 South 5600 West. The General Plan designates this property as General Commercial. The surrounding
zone is C-2 with M zoning to the north. The surrounding uses include a bank to the south (Cypress Credit
Union), a retail/restaurant pad to the east (Buffet City) and retail (Target) to the north.
This building will be the third and last building of the north half of the Shoppes at Highbury project (C-43-
2005). The building is 7,150 square feet and will contain 4-5 tenant spaces including one drive-thru fast-food
restaurant (Roxberry Juice). The architecture of the building will be similar to the existing building on the
east side of the site and will be constructed of stucco and brick with steel awnings accents and must comply
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with the Commercial Design Standards. The menu board for the drive-thru will be located on the north side
of the building in an area that can accommodate the required stacking. The drive-thru window is currently
located on the back of the building (west side) which is along the 5600 West façade. There will be a 3’x10’
cover per the standards in the Commercial Design Guidelines (7-14-216). The ordinance states that the drive-
thru must be on the back or side of the building. This location does accommodate that however, the intent
was to reduce the visibility of the drive-thru from the street. Staff and the applicant have discussed relocating
the window to the south side of the building. That location would diminish the impact of visibility of the
window however, that increases the conflict of cross traffic in the parking area and the impact of the drive
lane would still remain. Therefore, staff feels that the layout as submitted is most appropriate for this
location.
The landscaping along the perimeter of the site was completed as part of the initial overall project per the
standards set forth in the 5600 West Overlay Zone. Some of the trees in this area have died and will be
replaced as part of this project. There is sufficient room on the site to enhance the landscaping on the east
side of the sidewalk and adequately screen the drive-thru use per 7-22-406(15). This landscaped area has
been increased above the minimum requirement of 5’to accommodate the drive-thru aisle and enhance the
screening with additional trees, a 3’ tall wall behind a berm and shrubs (see detail). The island shown on the
east side of the site will be installed to control traffic and will not contain any landscaping.
A pedestrian connection was installed along the existing Buffet City building on site with the intention of it
crossing the parking area to connect with this new building. Therefore, staff recommends that this be
completed and included as part of the final site plan design.
There are 66 stalls provided for this building and a total of 166 for the site. Parking for restaurant uses is
calculated at one (1) space for every 100 square feet of gross floor area (1300 sqft) plus five (5) additional
spaces for employees and retail/office is calculate at one (1) space for every 250 square feet of gross floor
area (5850). Therefore, the minimum required parking for this site is 41 spaces. There may be an additional
restaurant tenant so the additional parking provided could accommodate that use as well.
Signage for this business is proposed on the wall of the building as well as a monument sign, similar to the
design at the existing building and will be constructed in accordance with the Sign Ordinance.
Staff Alternatives
Approval subject to any issues raised at the public hearing as well as the following conditions:
1. The building shall be design in accordance with the Commercial Design Standards, including a
connection to the existing pedestrian connection on the east side.
2. The drive-thru portion of the building shall be constructed in accordance with the 5600 West
Overlay standards (7-14-216) and the Commercial Design Standards (7-22-406(15)).
3. Landscaping must be completed per the approved plan and the trees that have died along the
5600 West streetscape must be replaced.
4. Signage shall be designed in accordance with the West Valley City Sign Ordinance.
5. All requirements of affected departments and agencies must be met including but not limited to
West Valley City Public Works and the Utah Department of Transportation..
Continuance, to allow for the resolutions of any issues raised at the public hearing.
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Applicant:
Bill Gaskill
358 Rio Grande
Discussion: Jody Knapp presented the application. Barbara Thomas asked where existing signage is
located and where a new sign would be installed. Jody indicated these areas on the site plan. Terri
Mills asked why the island in the parking lot is not landscaped. Jody replied that the island gets very
thin at the end which makes it difficult to landscape. She indicated that the applicant has proposed a
mountable curb. Joe Garcia asked how high the curb would be. Jody replied 6 inches.
Bill Gaskill, representing the applicant, stated that landscaping in the parking lot island would be
difficult to maintain. He stated that he would like to install a mountable curb to prevent damage to
cars or snow plows. Mr. Gaskill stated that he is not proposing to construct a sign now but will add
another one in the future when other retail spots fill up. He stated that he will do a pedestrian
connection from the existing building to the proposed pad and will likely use stamped concrete and
paint to accomplish this. Commissioner Garcia asked where people would exit out of the drive
through. Jody displayed how the drive through would function. Mr. Gaskill stated that moving the
drive through to the south side of the building would cause concern for traffic flow in the parking lot.
Commissioner Thomas stated that she would like to see landscaping in the parking lot island.
Commissioner Mills agreed and indicated that there are several varieties of plants and trees that do
well in small spaces and that are drought tolerant. She added that she feels an abrupt curb on the
narrow portion of the island would make more sense than a gradual one to prevent people from
driving over it and taking shortcuts through the parking lot. Commissioner Mills suggested some sort
of vertical element to let people know about the curb when it isn’t visible in the winter months.
Commissioner Garcia indicated that he has seen plastic poles with reflective tops. Jody asked if there
is a reason why the island is tapered. Mr. Gaskill replied that it had to be shaped this way to allow for
the drive aisle. He stated that he may be able to widen it a little further and add landscaping if the
Planning Commission wishes. Jack Matheson stated that he feels the building should incorporate
spandrel glass on the west, south, and north façades. He indicated that he feels the white panels are
too stark and are not adequate for the 5600 W streetscape standards. Harold Woodruff agreed. Mr.
Gaskill asked if there is a percentage of spandrel glass required. Jody replied no. Mr. Gaskill stated
that he doesn’t like the idea of faking a storefront. He indicated that the west side is the rear of the
building and shouldn’t be made to look like the front. Jody indicated that the intent of the ordinance
is to bring storefronts closer to 5600 W. Commissioner Woodruff agreed and stated that the west
side should look like the front of the building even though it isn’t.
Motion: Commissioner Woodruff moved for continuance to allow the applicant time to address
landscaping and elevation concerns.
Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion.
Roll call vote:
Commissioner Bilic Yes
Commissioner Garcia Yes
Commissioner Matheson Yes
Commissioner Mills Yes
Commissioner Thomas Yes
Commissioner Woodruff Yes
Chairman Conder Yes
Unanimous -C-31-2013- Continued
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C-32-13
Fat Fish Sushi (Mai Nguyen)
1980 West 3500 South
C-2 Zone (1.9 Acres)
The applicant, Mai Nguyen, is requesting a conditional use amendment for a restaurant with liquor at 1980
West 3500 South. The zoning for this area is C-2, General Commercial. The West Valley City General Plan
anticipates General Commercial uses for this area. The surrounding zones include C-2 to the south, east and
west and R-1-6 to the north. The surrounding uses include a restaurant to the west, a convenience store, auto
repair and residential to the east, and residential to the north.
This particular restaurant space was originally reviewed as a restaurant with beer use that was to operate in
conjunction with the adjacent dance club, El Palenque. That item went to the Planning Commission on May
9, 2012, was continued until June 27, 2012 and was denied during that hearing (C-16-2012). The applicant
then met with the neighbors, the Salt Lake Valley Health Department and the property owner, and came up
with a few modifications to address the concerns that were raised at the previous meetings and the item was
approved under C-26-2012.
At this time, Mrs. Nguyen would like to separate the restaurant with beer/club use and operate her own sushi
restaurant, called Fat Fish. As part of that use, Mrs. Nguyen is requesting a restaurant liquor license for the
Fat Fish restaurant only, in order to serve heavy beer and Saki, which is a Limited Restaurant License
through the Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control (DABC).
As approved previously, there is a doorway between the club space and the restaurant to allow for access
from the club patrons into the restaurant. However, the food and beer is not permitted to leave the restaurant
area and be taken in to the club at any time. The restaurant space itself has been designed so two separate
restaurants can operate. That would allow for El Palenque to open their own restaurant with beer only in the
future. There are separate refrigerator/storage areas provided to ensure that the food and beverages are
separated for the different tenants.
The restaurant with liquor use will be open from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and 11:00 a.m. –
10:00 p.m. Friday –Saturday. The dance club portion of El Palenque operates from 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Friday – Saturday only. Therefore, the restaurant with liquor use will have a one-hour operation overlap with
the dance club. Therefore Staff recommends that the doorway between the uses be locked at all times that the
restaurant with liquor use is in operation.
Staff Alternatives:
Approval, of the request for the addition of a restaurant with liquor subject to the resolution of any concerns
raised at the public hearing, as well as the following conditions:
1. The doorway between the restaurant and the club space shall be locked at all times that the restaurant
with liquor use is in operation.
2. All signage shall meet the requirements in the Sign Ordinance and signs for tenants that are no longer
operating on the premises shall be removed.
3. All requirements of affected departments and agencies must be met including but not limited to the
Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control.
4. Subject to review upon valid complaint.
Continuance, to allow for the resolutions of any issues raised at the public hearing.
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Denial, for reasons raised at the public hearing, including but not limited to the following concerns:
1. The tenant mix, shared tenant space and overlap of hours of operation with the adjacent Club use is
not appropriate at this location.
2. The existing use should not be intensified because the conditions of the original approval (C-25-
2010) have currently not been met and the site is currently not in compliance.
Applicant: Applicant: Opposed:
Mai Nguyen Vincent Nguyen Jack Jones
2498 S Summit Circle 4959 Shadow Wood Dr. 3440 S 1940 W
Discussion: Jody Knapp presented the application. Jack Jones, a neighbor, stated that he is
concerned with the dance club being connected to the restaurant with liquor internally. He stated that
the site has plenty of restaurants with alcohol and doesn’t need another one. Mr. Jones stated that the
site is not in compliance and the applicant has not done anything to improve the existing property. He
discussed various issues with the site and stated that he feels the applicant should not be granted
anything more until she is able to commit to the improvements required in her original application.
Mai Nguyen, the applicant, stated that she understands Mr. Jones has a right to complain about noise
problems but stated that he cannot tell her how to run her businesses or what to do with her property.
She stated that she has hired a landscape architect and has been working with the City on the parking
lot remodel and landscaping improvements. She stated that she is unable to do anything until permits
are granted. Phil Conder stated that the applicant was aware of the July deadline back in October of
last year. He indicated that plans could have been submitted and processed during the winter months
so that improvements could have been done as soon as the weather was warm enough. Barbara
Thomas stated that there is little maintenance done on the property and asked the applicant why
something simple like this hasn’t been improved. Ms. Nguyen replied that the property is not dirty
and is taken care of. She indicated that she wanted to purchase the neighboring property for several
years but was unable to make an agreement with the property owner. Harold Woodruff stated that this
doesn’t impact this application. Jack Matheson asked how the two restaurants will operate in the
same space with overlapping hours. Ms. Nguyen replied that El Pelenque is closed. She indicated that
she evicted the tenant last week because she has not received rent from him in two years. Ms. Nguyen
stated that it will simply be her restaurant occupying the space now. Brandon Hill stated that he
would recommend continuing this application since the closing of the club is a significant change to
what was originally proposed. Ms. Nguyen stated that she owns all the businesses on the property
and stated that she is unsure what she will do with the vacant buildings yet. She stated that in regards
to this application the only thing that would be different is the internal connection between the
restaurant and the club space. Ms. Nguyen stated that she is ready to begin work on the site but has
to wait for City approval. Jody replied that the review is going through the regular process that any
site goes through.
Vincent Nguyen, representing the applicant, confirmed that El Pelenque has been shut down. He
stated that there will be no internal connection from the restaurant to the club space.
Harold Woodruff stated that he feels the Planning Commission has been compassionate with Ms.
Nguyen in the past. He indicated that the applicant should comply with prior commitments before
requesting any other changes. Jack Matheson stated that he feels this would be a very good and
successful business if all items are dealt with and taken care of. Joe Garcia stated that this is a nice
property and he feels more comfortable with El Pelenque being closed. He stated that restaurant
could be very successful. Barbara Thomas stated that it has been 10 months and nothing has changed
on the site. She stated that there are too many issues on the site to approve anything more. Imaan
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Bilic agreed and added that she likes the idea of the restaurant but indicated that all previous
requirements should be met.
Motion: Commissioner Thomas moved for denial because the existing use should not be intensified
because the conditions of the original approval (C-25-2010) have currently not been met and the site
is currently not in compliance.
Commissioner Bilic seconded the motion.
Roll call vote:
Commissioner Bilic Yes
Commissioner Garcia No
Commissioner Matheson No
Commissioner Mills Yes
Commissioner Thomas Yes
Commissioner Woodruff Yes
Chairman Conder Yes
Majority-C-32-2013- Denied
PLANNING COMISSION BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes from June 12, 2013 (Regular Meeting) Approved
Approval of Minutes from June 26, 2013 (Regular Meeting) Approved
Approval of Minutes from July 3, 2013 (Study Session) Approved
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________________________
Nichole Camac, Administrative Assistant
Agenda
WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Planning Commission Technical Committee ..............................................................July 2, 2013 @ 8:00 a.m.
Planning Commission Study Session ..........................................................................July 3, 2013 @ 3:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Pre-Meeting.............................................................................July 10, 2013 @ 3:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting ...................................................................................July 10, 2013 @ 4:00 p.m.
The Public Hearing is held in the City Council Chambers at West Valley City Hall.
3600 Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, UT 84119
Woodruff Fuller Matheson Mills Conder __ Garcia __ Thomas __ Bilic
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATIONS
Z-4-2013 Petition by PAUL OJA requesting a zone change from 'A' (agriculture) to 'R-1-8' (single
family residential, minimum lot size 8,000 square feet). The property is located at 3662 S
6000 W on .44 acres. (Staff- Steve Pastorik at 801-963-3545)
SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS
SV-4-2013 Petition by THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION requesting
consideration to amend and vacate lots 321-332 of the Golden Hilltop Estates
Subdivision Phase 3. This application will also vacate all of Golden Arrow Cove. The
subdivision is located at 4415 S 5875 W. (Staff- Steve Lehman at 801-963-3311)
SV-5-2013 Petition by THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION requesting
consideration to amend and vacate lots 14-21 of the Golden Hilltop Estates Subdivision
Phase 1. This application will also vacate all of Wayward Circle. The subdivision is
located at 4300 S 5860 W. (Staff- Steve Lehman at 801-963-3311)
SV-6-2013 Petition by THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION requesting
consideration to vacate a portion of Westridge Boulevard. The portion to be vacated is
located south of Double Eagle Circle to the south boundary of The Ridge Golf
Club parking lot. The approximate address of this vacation is 4790 S 5900 W. (Staff- Steve
Lehman at 801-963-3311)
SV-7-2013 Petition by THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION requesting
consideration to vacate a portion of 6400 W. The portion to be vacated is located at
approximately 5150 S and extends south to 5400 S. (Staff- Steve Lehman at 801-963-
3311)
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS
C-31-2013 Petition by AMSOURCE DEVELOPMENT requesting a conditional use amendment
for a multi-tenant retail/restaurant building. The property is located at 2731 S 5600 W on
1.21 acres and is zoned 'C-2' (general commercial). (Staff- Jody Knapp at 801-963-3497)
C-32-2013 Petition by MAI NGUYEN requesting a conditional use amendment for a restaurant
with liquor. The property is located at 1996 W 3500 S on 1.92 acres and is zoned 'C-2'
(general commercial). (Staff- Jody Knapp at 801-963-3497)
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes from June 12, 2013 (Regular Meeting)
Approval of Minutes from June 26, 2013 (Regular Meeting)
Approval of Minutes from July 3, 2013 (Study Session)
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