Planning Commission Study Meeting

WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Study Session September 17, 2014 The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chairman Phil Conder at 3600 Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, Utah. WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS: Harold Woodruff, Brent Fuller, Phil Conder, Terri Mills, Barbara Thomas, Clover Meaders, and Latai Tupou ABSENT: Jack Matheson WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF: Steve Pastorik, Jody Knapp, and Nichole Camac WEST VALLEY CITY ADMINISTRATION: Brandon Hill, Assistant City Attorney Planning Commission Study Session September 17, 2014 Page 2 CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS C-54-2014 PETITION BY ENTELEN DESIGN BUILD REQUESTING A CONDITIONAL USE TO APPEAL LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS ALONG A HIGH IMAGE ARTERIAL. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 2220 S 3600 W ON 7.71 ACRES AND IS ZONED 'M' (MANUFACTURING). (STAFF- JODY KNAPP AT 801-963-3497) Discussion: Jody Knapp stated that the applicant doesn’t want to decrease landscaping but is requesting the ability to shift it around to different locations on the site. She indicated that this is a large site with a large parking lot. Jody stated that the applicant is doing a major remodel on the building and meets the $50,000 threshold which triggers landscaping requirements on a high image arterial to be met. She indicated that the ordinance requires 20 feet of landscaping along 3600 W but this would necessitate the removal of customer parking stalls. The applicant would instead like to expand the end caps around the parking stalls to 30 feet (instead of 20) and add a row of shrubs (that remain green during the winter) to the 10 foot space along 3600 W. Jody stated that there are low overhead power lines in the area as well as a slope on the property so staff felt this was a good solution. She indicated that no landscaping will be lost, it will just be placed in a slightly different location. Jody stated that the existing sign will be removed and a larger entrance feature will be added to the space. She added that the applicant will also be re-doing the entrance to the building and will install a nicely landscaped plaza. Jody indicated that the ordinance also requires 16 trees which will be clustered into the larger areas of the site with a potential for smaller trees in the 10 foot setback area. She stated that plans will need to be submitted that include the addition of a sidewalk before permits are issued. Jody indicated that this project may take around 15 months to complete and landscaping modifications will likely occur in the next budget year. Terri Mills stated that the site looks nice and indicated that she is surprised to see so much green instead of drought tolerant landscaping. Phil Conder indicated that it seems like the applicant will do a good job but stated that the conditions should be specific in where landscaping will be located. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted ________________________________________ Nichole Camac, Administrative Assistant