Planning Commission Study Meeting

WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Study Session October 17, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 3:38 p.m. by Chairman Phil Conder at 3600 Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, Utah. WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS: Harold Woodruff, Brent Fuller, Jack Matheson, Terri Mills, Phil Conder, Joe Garcia, Barbara Thomas, and Imaan Bilic ABSENT: WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF: Steve Pastorik, Ron Weibel, and Nichole Camac WEST VALLEY CITY ADMINISTRATION: - Planning Commission Study Session October 17, 2012 Page 2 CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS C-37-2012 PETITION BY SUBURBAN PROPANE REQUESTING A CONDITIONAL USE AMENDMENT TO PLACE A VERTICAL PROPANE TANK, APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET TALL, AT A GAS STATION/CONVENIENCE STORE. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 7198 W 3500 S ON .76 ACRES AND IS ZONED 'C-2' (GENERAL COMMERCIAL). (STAFF- RON WEIBEL AT 801-963-3361) (CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 10, 2012 PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING) Discussion: Ron Weibel stated that after the public hearing on October 10, 2012 the applicant provided a revised plan and submitted it to staff. The applicant has reduced the proposed tank at this site to 8 ¾ feet high. Ron stated that the smaller tank will hold around 400 gallons and the applicant has indicated this will likely need to be refilled every 2-3 days at this location. Ron stated that a horizontal tank will likely not work at this location due to traffic circulation. Brent Fuller asked if the tank height is measured with the supports. Ron replied yes. Ron stated that the applicant will re-do the gas station sign to meet “Class A” requirements for fire safety. Barbara Thomas asked if there will be issues with tankers coming in to refill. Ron replied that he doesn’t think there will be but indicated that the property owner and applicant have looked at the dimensions to ensure there are no negative impacts on traffic flow. C-38-2012 PETITION BY SUBURBAN PROPANE REQUESTING A CONDITIONAL USE AMENDMENT TO PLACE A VERTICAL PROPANE TANK, APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET TALL, AT A TIRE STORE. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 4607 S 5600 W ON .98 ACRES AND IS ZONED 'C-2' (GENERAL COMMERCIAL). (STAFF- RON WEIBEL AT 801-963-3361) (CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 10, 2012 PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING) Discussion: Ron Weibel stated that the tank at this site has been reduced from 20 feet to approximately 14 feet. The tank will take two parking spaces but the site will still meet parking requirements. Ron indicated that the tank must be 25 feet from buildings, storm drains, etc. and added that bollards will be required by the Fire Department on the upper portion nearest 5600 west for safety. Ron stated that an email has been received regarding concerns regarding these propane tanks from a citizen and provided a copy to the Planning Commission. Joe Garcia asked if there is any type of screening that can be provided. Ron replied that screening would likely be more intrusive for these large structures than the actual tank. Joe stated that these tanks do not add visually to the street-view and asked if they can be placed elsewhere on the site. Ron replied with current setback requirements there is nowhere else these tanks can be located. Ron indicated that staff has proposed that 15% (defined by the height times the diameter) of the tank can be signage and this can only label the actual propane tank and any necessary safety Planning Commission Study Session October 17, 2012 Page 3 precautions. Phil Conder suggested including requirements that would limit attaching banners, flags, etc. Ron stated that Suburban Propane cannot add advertising for the propane tank to the existing monument sign but Christensen Tires could remodel the face of the sign if they wanted to include something for it. Terri Mills stated that when staff looks into drafting an ordinance for these tanks they should consider banning them from major arterials, overlays, etc. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted _________________________________ Nichole Camac, Administrative Assistant