Planning Commission Study Meeting

WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Study Session August 19, 2015 The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chair Barbara Thomas at 3600 Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, Utah. WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS: Harold Woodruff, Jack Matheson, Barbara Thomas, Latai Tupou, and Martell Winters ABSENT: Brent Fuller and Clover Meaders WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF: Steve Pastorik, Jody Knapp, and Nichole Camac WEST VALLEY CITY ADMINISTRATION: Brandon Hill, City Attorney Planning Commission Study Session August 19, 2015 Page 2 CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS C-39-2015 PETITION BY BIG O TIRES REQUESTING A CONDITIONAL USE AMENDMENT FOR BUILDING EXPANSION. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 3557 S 5600 W ON .70 ACRES AND IS ZONED 'C-2' (GENERAL COMMERCIAL). (STAFF- JODY KNAPP AT 801-963-3497) Discussion: Jody Knapp stated that this is an existing business and an addition to the back of the building is being requested. She stated that the existing storage containers on the site will be removed. She stated that an additional 4 bay doors will be added but the last one will not be used for service. Jody indicated that there is a shared access and parking agreement with the property to the north. She stated that the parking will be 2 spaces short but staff felt okay with this based on the traffic flow and type of business. Jody indicated that landscaping is existing and there is actually more than what the ordinance requires. She indicated that the materials of the building will match what exists on the building now. Barbra Thomas clarified that the existing bay doors will remain. Jody replied yes. Jody stated that a permit cannot be found for an upgraded sign with electronic messaging. She indicated that a building permit will need to be obtained and a base added as part of the conditional use approval. C-40-2015 PETITION BY DAVID PROM REQUESTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR A RETAIL CENTER. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 1821 W 3600 S ON .45 ACRES AND IS ZONED 'C-2' (GENERAL COMMERCIAL). (STAFF- JODY KNAPP AT 801-963-3497) Discussion: Jody Knapp stated that this is the third time this property has been reviewed by the Planning Commission. She indicated that the property owner applied for a grocery store but decided to utilize the property across the street to the north instead. The applicant then applied for a retail center in 2014 but the approval has expired so they are requesting an approval for the same use again. Jody indicated it will be a multi-tenant use and the applicant has submitted two alternatives for a site design including one with the building closer to the street and another set further back with parking at the front. Barbra Thomas stated that she likes the option with the building closer to the street. Harold Woodruff agreed. Jody stated that the masonry wall to the north that exists on neighboring properties will be extended to this one as well. C-41-2015 PETITION BY ERROL BEVAN REQUESTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR A REBUILD OF AN AUTO REPAIR BUILDING. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 4671 W 3500 S ON .6 ACRES AND IS ZONED 'C-2' (GENERAL COMMERCIAL). (STAFF- JODY KNAPP AT 801-963-3497) Discussion: Jody Knapp stated that the original building burned in a fire and the applicant is now requesting approval to rebuild it. She stated that the Valley Vu Condo’s are located behind the building and several residents have called and expressed concern. Jody indicated the proposed use will be an auto repair business. She indicated that a 10 foot landscaping buffer will be added to the rear of the property with trees to help buffer noise concerns for residents living to the south. Planning Commission Study Session August 19, 2015 Page 3 Jody added that a lighting plan will need to be submitted and any lighting on the building will need to have shields to prevent lights from shining into neighboring properties. Jody stated that there will be a gate to the west for Fire access. She indicated that the building is cinderblock and will have overhead doors but is not visible from the road so commercial design standards won’t need to be met. Barbara Thomas asked if any hours are being proposed. Jody replied no. Martell Winters clarified that the doors are on the south side of the building. Jody replied yes. Jack Matheson clarified that access to this property is granted through the property connected to it on the north. Jody replied yes and added that there are access agreements and easements in place. Steve Pastorik stated that since the business will face residential property, the doors must remain closed. Jody agreed and added that all work must be conducted inside the building. Jody indicated that the applicant is requesting no restriction on hours and added that the noise ordinance will need to be met. Brandon Hill stated that proposing a limitation on hours is a reasonable condition that the Planning Commission can attach to the conditional use. Latai Tupou stated that she feels 6 pm should be the latest time. Jody stated that there is an existing line from Granger Hunter in place and they can keep what is there but not modify it. Brandon stated that additional landscaping can also be required to help buffer sound as well. Barbara stated she feels a 8am-6pm time limitation would make sense and adding extra landscaping would also be beneficial. She also suggested painting the cinderblock may help. Martell replied that when paint chips away, it tends to looks worse. Harold clarified that the shell of the building is existing. Jody replied yes. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted ________________________________________ Nichole Camac, Administrative Assistant