Planning Commission Study Meeting

WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Study Session August 15, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 3:33 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, and Barbara Thomas ABSENT: Brent Fuller and Imaan Bilic WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF: Steve Lehman, Jody Knapp, and Nichole Camac WEST VALLEY CITY ADMINISTRATION: Brandon Hill, Assistant City Attorney Planning Commission Study Session August 15, 2012 Page 2 SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS S-28-2008 PETITION BY NICK MINGO, REPRESENTING IVORY HOMES, REQUESTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE 7TH PHASE OF THE HIGHBURY PLACE SUBDIVISION. THIS PHASE CONSISTS OF 31 LOTS ON 7.2 ACRES. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED 'R-1-8' (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL MINIMUM LOT SIZE 8,000 SQUARE FEET) AND IS LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 5335 W 3000 S. (STAFF- STEVE LEHMAN AT 801-963-3311) Discussion: Steve Lehman stated that the applicant feels this phase is now ready to be developed due to positive changes in the market. He stated that the access road to the west will go through this phase and extend north to connect with phases 1 and 2. In previous reviews there was going to be a larger open space area in phase 5 but the development agreement was modified to remove this. He added that there will be a small pocket park of open space toward the north of the phase so residents with small children won’t have to cross 3100 South to the West Valley Fitness Center. Steve explained that there will be a HOA that will maintain landscaping and a walkway to Valley Crest Elementary on the eastern side of the development. Jack Matheson asked if residents in the existing homes attend Valley Crest Elementary. Steve replied yes but added that this may change with the construction of the new school to the north. Phil asked if there will still be open space east of the existing townhomes. Steve replied yes and added that there will also be a clubhouse. Steve indicated that the average lot size is 7,180 square feet but there are some that are larger. CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS C-32-2012 PETITION BY BONNIE FLITTON REQUESTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR A MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION FOR A PRESCHOOL. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 7026 W MOODY SKIES CT. ON .15 ACRES AND IS ZONED 'R-1-10' (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM LOT SIZE 10,000 SQUARE FEET). (STAFF- JODY KNAPP AT 801-963-3497) Discussion: Jody Knapp stated that this home is situated on the edge of a hammerhead street so there will not be any through traffic. She indicated that the applicant will be having one preschool session a day Monday through Thursday and will be open from 9am to 12pm with alternating operating times (in 2 hour sessions) on different days. Jody stated that there will be 6 students per session between the ages of 3-5. Jody stated that several neighbors have sent letters in favor of this application and indicated that the majority of the business will be from children in the neighborhood. The floor plan submitted by the applicant meets the requirements for 25% maximum use of a single floor. Jody stated that the CCR’s in this neighborhood do not allow home occupations but the City cannot regulate this since it is a private agreement between the HOA and the residents. Jody stated that the applicant is aware of this but still wishes to move forward with the application. Steve Lehman indicated that the CCR’s for this neighborhood are still controlled by the developer and may Planning Commission Study Session August 15, 2012 Page 3 change in the future. Barbara Thomas asked why this application is still being heard by the Planning Commission when the CCR’s restrict it. Jody replied that the applicant has the right to submit this application and the City cannot deny it based on the CCR requirements since it is a private contract. DISCUSSION DISCUSSION DISCUSSION REGARDING LANDSCAPING FOR STORAGE CONTAINER USE AT WALMART LOCATED AT 3180 S 5600 W. (STAFF- JODY KNAPP AT 801-963-3497) Discussion: Jody Knapp stated that the applicant has added 28 new trees (22 of them are evergreens) for a total of 50 trees along the back side of Walmart. Jody indicated that the landscaping plan does not show the dimensions very well but all the trees are spaced 30 feet apart which meets the requirements. She added that the applicant is also over on the amount of required trees. Terri Mills stated that she is okay with this landscaping plan but is concerned with the number of dead trees on the rear property and within the front parking lot. Jack Matheson stated that the company that does landscaping for the business park in West Valley have a special way of planting trees so that alkaline doesn’t bleed into the trees and kill them. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted _________________________________ Nichole Camac, Administrative Assistant