Planning Commission Study Meeting

WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Study Session September 16, 2015 The meeting was called to order at 3:37 p.m. by Chair Barbara Thomas at 3600 Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, Utah. WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS: Brent Fuller, Clover Meaders, Barbara Thomas, and Latai Tupou ABSENT: Jack Matheson, Martell Winters, and Harold Woodruff WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF: Nicole Camac, Ryan Harris, Jody Knapp, Steve Pastorik, and Brenda Turnblom WEST VALLEY CITY ADMINISTRATION: Brandon Hill, City Attorney Planning Commission Study Session September 16, 2015 Page 2 CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS C-44-2015 PETITION BY DARREN SHEPHERD REQUESTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR A MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION FOR GOOD TIMBER MARTIAL ARTS. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 2316 W AUGUST FARMS CIRCLE ON .3 ACRES AND IS ZONED 'R-1-8' (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM LOT SIZE 8,000 SQUARE FEET). (STAFF- RYAN HARRIS AT 801-965-7991) Discussion: The property is a flag-shaped lot with a long, 100’ driveway leading to the home. A basement studio is in the process of being finished so that martial arts classes may be offered three days a week, three times a day. The living room will also be used to conduct business. Student access will be through the mudroom on the side of the home. Conditions are: 1. Student parking must be in the driveway so cars don’t take up space in the cul-de-sac. 2. No more than three classes may be offered per day. 3. No more than six students per class. 4. There must be a 20 minute break in between classes. Barbara Thomas asked that any complaints from neighbors be reviewed in case there are problems with parking. C-45-2015 PETITION BY COACTION DEVELOPMENT GROUP REQUESTING A CONDITIONAL USE AMENDMENT FOR A MEDICAL CLINIC. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 4100 W PIONEER PARKWAY ON 3.14 ACRES AND IS ZONED 'C-2' (GENERAL COMMERCIAL). (STAFF- JODY KNAPP AT 801-963-3497) Discussion: A three-phase project is planned on property currently serving as a parking lot for the hospital. The first phase will be a new medical facility. The second phase will be a parking area and the third phase will be another medical office complex with a potential sky bridge connecting to the hospital. A new hemodialysis facility is also planned with easy in-and-out access to accommodate the many deliveries that are anticipated to the building. A reduction of the landscaping requirement was requested near access to the hemodialysis building to allow more room for maneuvering trucks. Either a wall or a berm is required in front of this access. Planning Commission Study Session September 16, 2015 Page 3 Jody will provide an analysis for landscaping of the entire area to Planning Commissioners. Contractors will work to preserve existing trees. After construction is completed, there will be 21% landscaping of the entire area, well within landscaping requirements. Jody showed a parking analysis. In summary, the site will provide 84 more parking stalls than are required. New construction will keep with the theme of existing buildings on the campus. Proposed construction meets the requirements of our commercial design standards. Signage is planned only on the building, no signs on the ground. There are existing directional signs throughout the campus on which the new buildings will be listed. C-47-2015 PETITION BY SWIFT TRANSPORTATION REQUESTING A CONDITIONAL USE AMENDMENT FOR PARKING EXPANSION. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 5175 W 2100 S ON 5.7 ACRES AND IS ZONED 'M' (MANUFACTURING). (STAFF- JODY KNAPP AT 801-963- 3497) Discussion: Jody showed pictures of this internal property located behind the Questar fueling station. The last, unfinished piece of land on this property will be paved to create a parking lot. A 5’ strip of landscaping with trees and shrubs is required. DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL OVERLAY ZONE FOR 60 ACRES AT 5139 W ENGLAND CT. (STAFF - STEVE PASTORIK AT 801- 963-3545) Discussion: This property is located north of Lake Park Boulevard and west of Stone Bridge golf course. The property is divided by the Riter Canal. The south side of the canal was recently rezoned to agriculture and is planned for large lot residential. The north side of the canal is zoned manufacturing and is adjacent to existing industrial uses. Staff is concerned about the potential negative impacts that new industrial development north of the canal could have on new high value residential on the south side of the canal. Therefore, staff is considering an overlay zone to specify Planning Commission Study Session September 16, 2015 Page 4 buffering requirements along the canal and golf course so industrial development is not a nuisance to future residents. The canal itself does not create enough of a buffer, so extra buffering is needed. We will discuss this further at future meetings. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted ________________________________________ Brenda Turnblom, Administrative Assistant