Planning Commission Public Hearing
Regular MeetingWest Valley City, UT · October 27, 2021
Minutes
WEST VALLEY CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
October 27, 2021
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chair Meaders in the City Council Chambers at
West Valley City Hall 3600 Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, UT 84119, and using
Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/95328405803.
WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
David McEwen, Clover Meaders, Brent Fuller, Mathew Lovato, Darrick Porter, Martell
Winters, Cindy Wood, and Harold Woodruff
ABSENT
Harold Woodruff
WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF
Steve Lehman, Brock Anderson, Jody Knapp, and Kirsten Hunt
WEST VALLEY CITY LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Brandon Hill
AUDIENCE
There were 5 people in the audience.
ZT-6-2021
West Valley City
A zone text change to allow inoperable vehicle parking for an automobile service use under
certain conditions
City staff is proposing an ordinance amendment to allow inoperable vehicle parking for
automobile service uses under certain conditions. Under the current ordinance, any parking of
inoperable vehicles outside an automotive service use for more than 24 hours would be
considered outside storage. The use of outside storage is prohibited in the C-2 zone, which is
where many automotive service uses are located. Since some automotive service uses do need to
wait on occasion for parts, staff is recommending this ordinance change to allow limited parking
of inoperable vehicles in conjunction with an automotive service use under the following
conditions:
Inoperable vehicles shall not be located within any minimum required parking stalls and
drive aisles and shall not block any traffic flow.
Inoperable vehicles shall be screened from any adjacent streets by a building.
Inoperable vehicles shall have no visible exterior damage.
Inoperable vehicles must be located on asphalt or concrete.
Staff Alternatives:
1. Approval. The ordinance should be approved as proposed by staff.
2. Continuance.
3. Denial.
Discussion: Jody Knapp presented the application for Steve Pastorik. There was no further
discussion.
Motion: Commissioner Winters motioned to approve ZT-6-2021.
Commissioner McEwen seconded the motion.
Vote: Commissioner Fuller Yes
Commissioner Winters Yes
Commissioner Lovato Yes
Chairperson Meaders Yes
Commissioner Porter Yes
Commissioner Wood Yes
Commissioner McEwen Yes
Unanimously – ZT-6-2021 – Approved
GPZ-14-2021
Brad Reynolds Construction
3554 South 3200 West
General Plan change from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential and a zone
change from C-2 to RM
3.2 acres
Brad Reynolds Construction has submitted a General Plan/zone change application for a 3.2 acre
property located at 3554 South 3200 West. The property is currently zoned C-2 (General
Commercial) with a General Plan designation of General Commercial. The proposed zone is RM
(Multiple Unit Dwelling Residential) and the proposed General Plan designation is Medium
Density Residential (7 to 12 units/acre).
Surrounding zones include R-1-8 (Single Unit Dwelling Residential, minimum lot size 8,000
square feet) to the south and west, C-2 to the north and a portion of the east and RM and R-4
(Four Unit Dwelling Residential) for the remaining east portion. Surrounding land uses include
duplexes to the west; single family homes to the south; condos, two office buildings, a day care,
and a car wash to the east; and a fast food restaurant and credit union to the north. The property
is currently vacant.
The applicant is proposing a 37-unit, 2-story townhome development. The proposed density of
the project is 11.5 units/acre. Each unit would have a two-car garage and 18 of the units would
have a driveway large enough to park two vehicles in. The proposed minimum unit size is 1,550
sq. ft. above grade and all units would include a finished basement of 750 sq. ft. The attached
concept plan and application materials from the applicant provide details on and support for the
proposed project. By way of background, Brad Reynolds Construction developed The Villages at
27th, which is a 147-unit townhome development at 4500 South 2700 West.
In reviewing this application, staff suggests that there are two primary questions to answer:
1. Is this the right location for a townhome development?
2. Assuming the location is appropriate, does the quality of the project further City goals?
These two questions are explored below.
Is this the right location for a townhome development?
According to the City’s zoning ordinance, zone changes to the RM zone can only be considered
by the City if the following four conditions are met:
For properties without existing Structures which are proposed to be developed, the property must
be a minimum of one acre and the Density must not exceed 12 units per
1. acre. For properties with existing Structures proposed to be redeveloped, the property
must be a minimum of 20,000 square feet and the Density must not exceed 20 units per
acre. For properties that are west of Redwood Road and within one-half mile of the West
Valley Central light rail station, the Decker Lake light rail station or the Redwood
Junction light rail station, the Density may exceed 20 units per acre;
2. The property shall meet any one of the following four requirements: (i) have access and
Frontage on a Street with a planned Right-of-way width of at least 80 feet (for properties
under two acres) or 100 feet (for properties two acres or larger) as indicated on the Major
Street Plan; (ii) be adjacent to existing multifamily residential development on two sides;
or (iii) be located west of Redwood Road and within one-half mile of the West Valley
Central light rail station, the Decker Lake light rail station, or the Redwood Junction light
rail station; or (iv) if the property is vacant, was vacant as of January 19, 2021, will be an
exempt housing development under 24 CFR 100.304 or successor regulation with a
density no greater than seven units per acre, and have access and Frontage on a Street
with a planned Right-of-way width of at least 80 feet;
3. A Development Agreement must be proposed with the zone change application that
addresses Dwelling Unit sizes, exterior materials, architecture, Landscaping, and project
Amenities; and
4. A traffic impact study prepared by a registered traffic engineer is required for projects
with 100 or more Dwelling Units.
On the first and second conditions, the property is within one-half mile of the West Valley
Central light rail station. On the third condition, the applicant’s development agreement
standards are addressed later in this report. The fourth condition does not apply because the
project is under 100 units.
The points below may help the Commission answer the first question.
The subject property was rezoned from R-4 to C-2 in 1985 in anticipation of a Smith’s
grocery store that never materialized.
At the time of the rezone in 1985, the property included what is now American First
Credit Union and therefore had frontage along 3500 South.
The property is served by four UTA bus routes (35, 41, 232, and 240) and is within one-
half mile of the West Valley Central light rail station and bus hub.
Average annual daily traffic (AADT) on this segment of 3200 West was 12,000 in 2019.
A 3-lane arterial can handle a traffic volume of 13,000 at a level of service D. According
to the Institute of Transportation Engineers, townhomes generate 5.81 trips per day.
There are commercial services like convenience stores, restaurants, a credit union, and a
drug store within walking distance of the site.
Does the quality of the project further City goals?
If the Commission believes that townhomes are appropriate here, the quality of the proposal
should then be considered.
Dwelling Unit Sizes
The ordinance requires a minimum area of 1,400 square feet above grade for a three-bedroom
townhome. The proposed minimum unit size is 1,550 square feet above grade. Each unit will
have three bedrooms. The applicant is also proposing finished basements with 750 square feet.
Exterior Materials
The ordinance states the following concerning exterior materials: “All multi-unit residential
Building exteriors shall be brick, stucco, stone, tile, metal panels or fiber cement siding. With the
exception of brick or stone which may be used on the entire Building exterior, no single material
shall comprise more than 60 percent of a Building’s exterior. Where stucco, tile, metal panels or
fiber cement siding are used, at least 20 percent of the Building’s exterior shall be brick or stone.
Wood and vinyl may be used as trim, soffits and/or accent materials only.” The proposed
materials are fiber cement siding and stone.
For the 5-unit building, the stone percentage is 31.8% and the fiber cement siding percentage is
68.2%. For the 4-unit building, the stone percentage is 29.2% and the fiber cement siding
percentage is 70.8%. While the fiber cement siding does exceed 60% of the exterior, the
proposed buildings incorporate both horizontal and vertical fiber cement siding with varying
colors. The City has granted an exception to the 60% rule via a development agreement when
different applications of fiber cement siding are used. As an alternative, the applicant could
introduce a third material like stucco or increase the stone percentage.
Architecture
Based on a preliminary review of the proposed building architecture by staff, the proposed units
meet or exceed the City’s design standards.
Landscaping/Recreation Space
Townhome developments require at least 50% of the site as landscaping and recreation space.
According to the applicant, 50.2% of the site would be landscaping and recreation space.
Project Amenities
For a project of this size, the ordinance requires one amenity. The proposed project includes two
amenities from the ordinance – a tot lot/playground and walking/exercise trail.
The applicant is also proposing the following additional features:
a 6’ masonry wall along the north side of the property;
vinyl fencing along the west and south sides of the property;
townhome interiors with 9’ ceilings, two-tone paint, and granite or quartz countertops in
kitchens and bathrooms;
at least 3 different exterior color schemes for the townhome buildings; and
25’ setbacks along the east and west sides of the property.
Other Considerations
The overall proposed parking ratio is 3.1 stalls/unit when including the garages, driveways, and
other surface stalls. Other recently approved townhome developments have higher parking ratios.
For example, The Villages at 27th has 3.7 stalls/unit, Erin Hills PUD at 3567 South 5600 West
has 3.2 stalls/unit, and Alpizar Townhomes has 3.5 stalls/unit. To provide more parking and
maintain the landscaping and recreation space, staff suggests removing two of the units without
driveways and replacing them with additional surface stalls. Doing so would increase the parking
ratio to 3.5 stalls/unit.
In the southwest corner of the property there is limited frontage on 3270 West. This road was
constructed in the early 1960s with the intention of eventually extending north. However, the
duplexes that are located west of the subject property were built in the late 1970s and effectively
block the extension of 3270 West to the north. Given the location of the duplexes and the
limited, undeveloped frontage available on 3270 West, staff recommends that the development
agreement state that a cul-de-sac or road extension, which would normally be required on
property adjoining a stub street, not be required in this situation.
Staff Alternatives:
1. Approval. This General Plan/zone change application should be approved subject to a
development agreement that incorporates the standards proposed by the applicant with
the following revisions recommended by staff:
a. Two of the units without driveways shall be removed and replaced with additional
surface parking.
b. 3270 West shall not be required to terminate in a cul-de-sac or extend through the
property.
c. The fiber cement siding shall have a mix of horizontal and vertical patterns as
well as color variation to offset the need to add another material to meet the
maximum of no more than 60% of one material.
2. Approval. This General Plan/zone change application should be approved subject to a
development agreement that incorporates the standards proposed by the applicant.
3. Continuance.
4. Denial. This property should remain commercial.
Discussion: Steve Lehman presented the application for Steve Pastorik. Steve Lehman said
that the original proposal had a 3.1 stalls/unit parking ratio, causing staff concern
about ample parking. Steve Pastorik spoke to the applicant about the parking
concern, and a second site plan was submitted with one less unit, increasing the
ratio to approximately 3.4 stalls/unit. Steve Pastorik did add his recommendation
of removing another unit for additional parking.
Steve Lehman noted that Steve Pastorik states in his staff report the use of fiber
cement siding. He explained the code allows for up to 60% fiber cement siding,
and the proposal is for 68 – 70%. Steve Lehman said the applicant is proposing
horizontal and vertical cement siding with three color variations. He explained to
the Commission that they could grant an exception to the materials within the
development agreement.
Steve Lehman stated that the subject location has been vacant for quite some time,
and a commercial use would be challenging where the subject property does not
have frontage on 3500 South.
Brad Reynolds, the applicant, addressed the Commission. Mr. Reynolds said
around 18 years ago. He noticed the increase in demand for more affordable
housing, keeping the same high-quality product. He stated this demand is what
started his townhome developments. Mr. Reynolds said that he had had greater
success with the longevity of fiber cement siding instead of stucco. Therefore, he
has proposed a higher percentage of the fiber cement siding. Mr. Reynolds
explained that he has been involved with commercial builds and does not feel that
use would be successful in this location.
Commissioner Winters stated that the main concern with the parking is overflow
onto the street. He asked Mr. Reynolds if the visitor parking depicted in the site
plan is labeled for that use only, and Mr. Reynolds said that typically the HOA
would include that information in the rules for the property.
Chair Meaders asked the Commission what their feelings are regarding the higher
percentage of fiber cement siding instead of stucco. Commissioner Winters said
he is okay with the fiber cement siding where there will be a variation of
horizontal and vertical layouts with varying colors.
Commissioner McEwen said that he is not concerned with the fiber cement
siding, and he said that he does have concerns about the parking. Commissioner
McEwen hopes that the addition of basements will provide enough storage space
for the tenants, and they will use the garage for parking.
Commissioner Lovato asked Steve if the access road is the typical 54 feet in
width, and Steve said that the access is a private street with a width of
approximately 26 feet with a sidewalk on both sides. Commissioner Lovato said
26 feet would not be enough room to park on the road, and Steve said that’s
correct, especially where fire requires a 26-foot wide street.
Commissioner Lovato stated that his only concern is where some townhomes do
not have a driveway, there would be possible parking issues.
Motion: Commissioner Lovato motioned to approve GPZ-14-2021 subject to a
development agreement that incorporates the standards proposed by the applicant
and the three recommendations by staff.
Commissioner Wood seconded the motion.
Vote: Commissioner Fuller Yes
Commissioner Winters Yes
Commissioner Lovato Yes
Chairperson Meaders Yes
Commissioner Porter Yes
Commissioner Wood Yes
Commissioner McEwen No
Majority – GPZ-14-2021 – Approved
PUD-4-2021
Cypress Cove Town Homes PUD
3540 West 4700 South
RM Zone
12 Units
1.08 Acres
11 Units/Acre
BACKGROUND:
Mr. Adam Maher is requesting preliminary approval for a residential community to be known as
the Cypress Cove Town homes. The subject property was rezoned in August 2021 from the RB
zone to the RM zone. The subject property is bordered on the north, and east by existing single-
family zoning, the south by 4700 South and west by the Cypress Credit Union.
STAFF/AGENCY COMMENTS:
Public Works Department:
Authorization required of ditch/water users for any abandonment, relocation, piping or any
other modifications to existing ditches or irrigation structures.
Contact Salt Lake County Auditor’s Office for approval of street names and subdivision
names.
Dedication and improvements required along 4700 South. More specifically, regarding a
curve return on to the access easement.
Ensure that grade difference at residential property lines are minimalized.
Revisions to plat required.
Where basements are required per the development agreement – a soils report will need to
be submitted.
Connection with existing storm water facilities to be coordinated during the review process.
Utility Companies:
Standard Utility Easements required.
Granger Hunter Improvement District:
Project is subject to all requirements and design standards of the water district.
Fire Department:
Proposed fire hydrant locations need to be shown on subdivision plat.
Project shall meet all provisions of Fire Code relating to this type of development.
Will need to evaluate the depth of the east/west drive access.
Building Division:
Soils report will be required.
ISSUES:
Project Overview:
The Cypress Cove PUD is a residential community for consisting of 12 units on 1.08 acres.
This equates to an overall density of 11 units per acre. The project site was rezoned in
August 2021 from the RB (Residential Business) zone to the RM zone.
Residential units will be two stories in height. Per the development agreement, the
minimum dwelling size will be 1750 square feet with an average of 1900 square feet. All
units will have a two-car garage of approximately 400 square feet and a driveway in front
of the garage for guest parking.
Building architecture is the same that was shown to the Planning Commission during the
rezone application. Staff has reviewed the architecture in relation to the multi-family
ordinances. After our review there are small modifications that will need to be made in
order to comply with provisions of the ordinance. Materials will be brick or stone, stucco
and fiber cement siding. Per the development agreement, each building will need to have
a minimum of 20% brick or stone. The developer has provided one color scheme but will
need to add additional colors per the ordinance.
Other topics related to this project:
Access:
Access to the subdivision will be gained from 4700 South and from 3600 West. Both
access points are via a shared access agreement with the Cypress Credit Union. The
developer will need to improve and replace any damaged improvements along 4700 South.
Landscaping improvements to the right-of-way will also be made to this street through
project approval.
The project itself has an east/west drive alley that will serve the 6-plex and 3-plex. The
length of the alley exceeds Fire Department standards of 150 feet, but the alley is only 165
feet – so staff is working with the Fire Department to see if an exception can be granted in
this case. The pavement width of the private alley is 24 feet. This works provided the
location of the fire hydrant is situated on the main access road. If it is determined that a
hydrant is needed in the east/west drive alley, the pavement width would need to increase
to 26 feet per the Fire Code.
Building Setbacks:
The rear setback along the north side of the development is required to be 20 feet. The
setback along the east property is allowed to be 10 feet since it is a side yard. All other
setbacks are per the site plan. It should be noted for two story buildings, the maximum
height is 25 feet adjacent to existing residential uses. The height can increase, but then so
would the setback. The development agreement calls for driveway depths to be a minimum
of 18 feet – which would also correspond to the front yard setback. As the site continues
to be reviewed and refined, setbacks may change, but the setbacks mentioned in the staff
report would be the minimums required.
Site Amenities:
City Ordinance requires that at least one amenity be provided for this development. Per
the development agreement, the applicant will be installing an outdoor fire pit and pavilion.
Fencing:
During the rezoning process, the developer agreed to continue the existing masonry wall
along the north side of the development. A 6-foot vinyl fence will be installed along the
east property line. According to the preliminary landscape plan, a new fence will also be
installed along 4700 South – staff will need to confirm this with the applicant. A
landscaping area outside of the fence will be installed to vastly improve the frontage along
4700 South. The developer will also need to remove the existing drive approaches along
4700 South.
Grading:
The site is relatively flat, so staff does not anticipate grading problems. The engineering
division will review a grading and drainage plan that ensures that water runoff will not be
a problem for adjacent properties. Staff understands that some elevation change is to be
expected for drainage and sewer requirements, but staff’s expectation is that the site will
have a similar grade as it does today when finished. Measures shall be taken to eliminate
significant grade differences at any property line and fill shall be limited to help with this
potential problem. Since basements are planned for this development, material removed
for the basement shall be taken off site to reduce any build-up of natural grades. The
developer will also be required to submit a soils report to establish basement depths.
Landscaping:
While landscaping is generally addressed at the final plat stage, staff would like to mention
a few things at this point in the review process. The overall open space requirement is
50%. During the rezone, the developer received a reduction in the open space requirement
to 46%. Staff will work with the developer to define what is needed for the project
landscaping as this moves through the subdivision process. A preliminary landscaping
plan has been submitted which looks appropriate for the site. Staff will work with the
developer to refine this plan if needed.
As part of this project, an entrance feature will be needed. A monument sign or similar
will be located in this area – which staff expects to be at the entrance off 4700 South. Staff
will work with the applicant as this project moves forward to define the feature and
accompanying landscaping.
Lighting:
The project site will require streetlights along 4700 South consistent with current City
lighting standards. Internal lighting will also be required. The developer can choose to
use similar lighting, but on a smaller scale, or choose a different method to internally light
the project. An overall lighting plan will be provided during the final plat application.
Irrigation:
According to the preliminary plat, the site does contain an irrigation ditch and what
appears to be a headgate. The developer will need to coordinate this matter with the City
Engineering Division and downstream water users as part of the resolution to the
irrigation system.
STAFF ALTERNATIVES:
A. Grant preliminary approval for the Cypress Cove Townhomes PUD subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the developer resolve all staff and agency concerns.
2. That the development be subject to the development agreement reviewed and
approved during the rezoning process.
3. That 4700 South be improved according to plans approved by the City Engineering
Division. This includes the removal of any existing drive approaches and damage
to any existing improvements.
4. That the developer provide an overall landscape plan to be reviewed during the
final plat process. Said landscaping plan shall provide measures to ensure water
conservation techniques will be used in accordance with City ordinances.
5. That all requirements of the West Valley City Fire Department be satisfied
regarding access and fire protection.
6. That the developer resolve any issues regarding irrigation ditches and irrigation
water that may be in use.
7. That compliance be made with Granger Hunter Improvement District regarding
water line extensions, connections, water rights and fire protection.
8. That the subdivision name and street names be approved by the Salt Lake County
Auditor’s Office.
9. That building setbacks and height be in accordance with the site plan reviewed by
the Planning Commission. Slight modifications to those setbacks may be made, if
necessary, as determined by subsequent site plan review, but a minimum setback
of 20 feet is required along the north perimeter and a 10 foot setback along the east
perimeter. If buildings exceed 25 feet in height, the buildings shall be setback per
City ordinance.
10. That specialty lighting be provided throughout the entire development. Said
lighting will be reviewed during the final plat.
11. That the project site contain 46% open space.
12. That a soils report be submitted prior to final plat submittal.
13. That the grading and drainage plan be reviewed by the City Engineering Division.
Measures shall be taken to eliminate significant grade differences at any property
line and fill shall be limited to help with the same.
14. That an entry feature be provided for this development. Staff will work with the
applicant as this project moves through the review process.
B. Continuation, in order for the developer to address issues raised during the public hearing.
Discussion: Steve Lehman presented the application. Steve pointed out that the roadway
servicing the proposed development is 15 feet longer than the minimum
requirement, and usually, the fire chief will grant an exception.
Steve said that if a fire hydrant needed to be added to that same roadway the
width of the road would need to increase to 26 feet in that location. He noted an
added provision to lessen the grading of the subject property to prevent water run-
off issues.
Adam Maher, the applicant, addressed the Commission. Mr. Maher said that they
have been working closely with staff to ensure all City requirements are met. He
stated that any issues brought to their attention have been discussed and resolved.
Mr. Maher thanked the staff for being so responsive and helpful. Commissioner
Lovato said he appreciates the four stalls/unit parking ratio.
Martin Christensen, an adjacent landowner, addressed the Commission. Mr.
Christensen said that he is a forty-year resident and, over the years, has dealt with
flooding. He would like the irrigation ditch to be closed, preventing future
flooding. Mr. Christensen asked what the setback is between his property and the
subject property, will there be a driveway along the fence line between both
properties, and could the fence height be more than 6 feet.
Adam Maher said he would also like to eliminate the irrigation ditch and has been
working with the civil engineer to determine who has permission to do so.
Commissioner Winters and Steve Lehman said they would talk to the applicant
after this meeting to provide information to contact the responsible party. Mr.
Maher said he would do what was necessary to meet the City’s requirements.
Commissioner Fuller asked Mr. Maher if he had an answer regarding the
driveway. Mr. Maher said there would not be a driveway in the location Mr.
Christensen pointed out. He explained that the access to the north would be left as
is and extend perpendicular to the east.
Steve Lehman said if the irrigation ditch is not servicing anyone downstream, it
could be abandoned, but if it still services residents, it would need to be piped.
He said the City Council determined the fence height of 6 feet and added it to the
development agreement. Steve stated that the setback requirement is 20 feet, and
the site plan is showing 25 feet.
Motion: Commissioner Lovato moved to approve PUD-4-2021 subject to the fourteen staff
alternatives.
Commissioner Fuller seconded the motion.
Vote: Commissioner Fuller Yes
Commissioner Winters Yes
Commissioner Lovato Yes
Chairperson Meaders Yes
Commissioner Porter Yes
Commissioner Wood Yes
Commissioner McEwen Yes
Unanimously – PUD-4-2021 – Approved
SMI-6-11-2021
Valley Fair Mall Lots 1-8 Subdivisions
3513-3671 South Constitution Boulevard
C-2 Zone
8 Lots
3.85 Acres
BACKGROUND:
Ted Didas, representing the Valley Fair Mall, is requesting preliminary approval for 6 individual
subdivision applications. The purpose for the applications is to divide the outbuildings along 3500
South and 2700 West into individual lots. Because all of the applications are essentially the same,
staff will prepare one staff report that addresses each subdivision.
ISSUES:
The proposed application is being submitted to create 6 individual subdivision lots. According to
Brian Moss, Partner with Coventry Real Estate Advisors, creating new lots will provide the owner
an option to sell stabilized properties separately from the larger mall asset that continues to evolve
and requires redevelopment. He further states that the proceeds from potential sales of the lots
will be utilized to pay debt and allow Coventry to continue to invest in the future development of
the mall site, specifically the interior mall component.
Staff inquired about parking and cross access and was informed that the newly created lots will be
sold with shared parking and access agreements – similar to what has been done with In-N-Out
Burger and Panda Express. The larger mall asset will stay with Coventry so that no restrictions
on the redevelopment of the interior would be subject to approval from new property owners.
According to Brian’s letter (attached as part of the packet) he states that, “retail’s general
headwinds and the pandemic, specifically relating to interior malls have required owners of
properties to spend meaningful time, think creatively and invest additional capital to ensure the
mall components succeed.” He lists a number of ways the mall ownership has done this in his
letter.
Each lot will comply with provisions of the C-2 Zone. Specifically, each lot will meet or exceed
20,000 square feet which is the base minimum of the C-2 Zone. Four of the subdivision lots are
single properties, with the other four lots comprising 2 subdivisions each having 2 lots.
A question was asked during the study session regarding Granger Hunter Improvement services to
the mall property and the creation of individual lots. A master easement agreement is in place to
manage services provided by GHID. In addition, since the mall property is private, a master storm
water easement is also in place. Staff recommends to mall ownership that any new tenants within
these lots be made aware of the requirements and regulations regarding water leaving the
individual building site.
All of the existing buildings, landscaping etc., have been reviewed by Staff in previous
applications. At this point, no changes to those buildings or sites are expected. The application
simply allows the mall owner a future opportunity to sell these newly created lots and reinvest the
proceeds back into the mall.
STAFF ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Valley Fair Mall Lots 1-8 Subdivision’s subject to a resolution of staff and
agency comments.
2. Continue the application to address concerns raised during the Planning Commission
hearing.
Discussion: Steve Lehman presented the application. Steve explained that applications SMI-
6-2021 through SMI-11-2021 have been compiled into one staff report for this
meeting. He stated the purpose of the six subdivisions is to allow the mall owners
to sell individual lots and use that money to reinvest into the mall.
Brian Moss, the applicant, addressed the Commission. Mr. Moss explained that
the tenants occupying the proposed lots will not interfere with the operations of
the Valley Fair Mall. He stated that the shared parking agreement is already in
place and will continue to be followed.
Motion: Commissioner Winters moved to approve SMI-6-2021 through SMI-11-2021
subject to a resolution of staff and agency comments.
Commissioner McEwen seconded the motion.
Vote: Commissioner Fuller Yes
Commissioner Winters Yes
Commissioner Lovato Yes
Chairperson Meaders Yes
Commissioner Porter Yes
Commissioner Wood Yes
Commissioner McEwen Yes
Unanimously – SMI-6-2021 through SMI-11-2021 – Approved
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes from, September 15, 2021 Study Meeting
Approval of Minutes from, September 22, 2021 Regular Meeting
Discussion: Chair Meaders asked to have the minutes from September 15, 2021 edited to say
that she called that meeting to order not Vice Chair McEwen.
Motion: Commissioner Lovato motioned to approve the Minutes from September 15,
2021; and September 22, 2021 with the modification requested by Chair Meaders.
Commissioner McEwen seconded the motion.
Vote: Commissioner Fuller Yes
Commissioner Winters Yes
Commissioner Lovato Yes
Chairperson Meaders Yes
Commissioner Porter Yes
Commissioner Wood Yes
Commissioner McEwen Yes
Unanimously – Meeting Minutes – Approved
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kirsten Hunt, Administrative Assistant
Agenda
WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
10/27/2021 at 4:00 p.m.
The Public Hearing will be held in person in the City Council Chambers at West Valley City Hall 3600 Constitution Boulevard,
West Valley City, UT 84119, and electronically via Zoom at:
https://zoom.us/j/95328405803.
A Study Session will be held a week prior to the Public Hearing on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and a Planning Commission Pre-
Meeting will be held the day of the Public Hearing at 3:30 p.m.
Preliminary application information will be available here by 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Staff analyses, as well as any
final application materials, will be available by 12:00 pm on Monday, October 25, 2021.
Testimonies for or against the proposed applications can be provided to the Planning Commission during the public hearing or in
writing prior to the hearing. If you wish to submit written comments, please be advised that this should be provided to the Planning
Staff member assigned to the application at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting to enable the Planning Commission to properly
consider the comments.
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ZONE TEXT CHANGE APPLICATIONS
ZT-6-2021 Petition by WEST VALLEY CITY requesting a zone text change to allow inoperable vehicle parking for
an automobile service use under certain conditions. (Staff – Steve Pastorik at 801-963-3545 or
steve.pastorik@wvc-ut.gov)
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATIONS
Z-7-2021 Petition by MANDI MCKAHAN requesting a zone change from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to R-1-
WITHDRAWN
7 (Single Unit Dwelling Residential, minimum lot size 7,000 sq. ft.). The property is located at 4048 South
4800 West on 0.18 acres. (Staff – Steve Pastorik at 801-963-3545 or steve.pastorik@wvc-ut.gov)
GENERAL PLAN/ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION
GPZ-14-2021 Petition by BRAD REYNOLD CONSTRUCTION requesting a General Plan change from General
Commercial to Medium Density Residential (7 to 12 units/acre) and a zone change from C-2 (General
Commercial) to RM (Multiple Unit Dwelling Residential). The property is located at 3554 South 3200 West
on 3.2 acres. (Staff – Steve Pastorik at 801-963-3545 or steve.pastorik@wvc-ut.gov)
SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS
PUD-4-2021 Petition by ADAM MAHER is requesting preliminary approval for the Cypress Cove Townhomes PUD.
The proposed development consists of 12 units on 1.08 acres. The townhome development is located at
approximately 3540 West 4700 South and is zoned RM (Multiple Unit Dwelling Residential). (Staff – Steve
Lehman at 801-963-3311 or steve.lehman@wvc-ut.gov)
SMI-6-2021 Petition by TED DIDAS, representing the Valley Fair Mall is requesting preliminary approval for the VF
Outparcel Subdivision No.1. The subdivision consists of 1 lot on .46 acres. The property is located at
approximately 3513 South 2700 West and is zoned C-2 (General Commercial). (Staff – Steve Lehman at
801-963-3311 or steve.lehman@wvc-ut.gov)
SMI-7-2021 Petition by TED DIDAS, representing the Valley Fair Mall is requesting preliminary approval for the VF
Outparcel Subdivision No.2. The subdivision consists of 1 lot on .46 acres. The property is located at
approximately 3515 South 2700 West and is zoned C-2 (General Commercial). (Staff – Steve Lehman at
801-963-3311 or steve.lehman@wvc-ut.gov)
SMI-8-2021 Petition by TED DIDAS, representing the Valley Fair Mall is requesting preliminary approval for the VF
Outparcel Subdivision No.3-4. The subdivision consists of 2 lots on .94 acres. The property is located at
approximately 3555 South 2700 West and is zone C-2 (General Commercial). (Staff – Steve Lehman at
801-963-3311 or steve.lehman@wvc-ut.gov)
SMI-9-2021 Petition by TED DIDAS, representing the Valley Fair Mall is requesting preliminary approval for the VF
Outparcel Subdivision No.5. The subdivision consists of 1 lot on .48 acres. The property is located at
approximately 3603 South 2700 West and is zoned C-2 (General Commercial). (Staff – Steve Lehman at
801-963-3311 or steve.lehman@wvc-ut.gov)
SMI-10-2021 Petition by TED DIDAS, representing the Valley Fair Mall is requesting preliminary approval for the VF
Outparcel Subdivision No.6. The subdivision consists of 1 lot on .51 acres. The property is located at
approximately 3637 South 2700 West and is zoned C-2 (General Commercial). (Staff – Steve Lehman at
801-963-3311 or steve.lehman@wvc-ut.gov)
SMI-11-2021 Petition by TED DIDAS, representing the Valley Fair Mall is requesting preliminary approval for the VF
Outparcel No.7-8. The subdivision consists of 2 lots on .99 acres. The property is located at approximately
3671 South 2700 West and is zoned C-2 (General Commercial). (Staff – Steve Lehman at 801-963-3311 or
steve.lehman@wvc-ut.gov)
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes from, September 15, 2021 Study Meeting
Approval of Minutes from, September 22, 2021 Regular Meeting
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to provide whatever assistance may be required. The person to contact for assistance is Kirsten Hunt, 801-963-3282.
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