Planning Commission Study Meeting

WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Study Session September 6, 2017 The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chair Meaders at 3600 Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, Utah. WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS Brent Fuller, Mathew Lovato, David McEwen, Clover Meaders, Darrick Porter, Martell Winters, Cindy Wood, and Harold Woodruff WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF Kevin Cisney, Jody Knapp, Steve Pastorik, and Brenda Turnblom WEST VALLEY CITY ADMINISTRATION Brandon Hill ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZT-4-2017 PETITION BY RAYMOND CRANE REQUESTING A ZONE TEXT CHANGE TO AMEND THE CRITERIA FOUND IN SECTION 7-5-101 USED TO DETERMINE WHETHER A PROPERTY IS ELIGIBLE TO BE REZONED TO THE RM (MULTIPLE UNIT DWELLING RESIDENTIAL) ZONE. (STAFF – STEVE PASTORIK AT 801-963-3545) Discussion: Steve Pastorik said the City Council changed the zoning ordinance to not allow the rezoning of properties to the RM zone in July 2015. Later that year a revision was made to allow an RM zone change application under three conditions: 1. The property must be at least 2 acres and not exceed 12 units per Planning Commission Study Session September 6, 2017 Page 2 acre. 2. It must be on a major street or have multi-family on either side. 3. It must have a development agreement. The second condition currently reads that in order to be eligible for a zone change to RM, property must have access and frontage on a major street. This petition will change one word in the code, changing it to read access or frontage. Steve Pastorik said this one word change to City Code does not mean we will have to approve a zone change if it meets the criteria, it will simply determine whether an application for a rezone may be submitted. Commissioner Fuller said if a rezone meets the criteria put forth in the City Code, it may be difficult to say no. Steve Pastorik said a decision whether to approve a conditional use is an administrative decision, however a rezone is a legislative decision. Even if a petition meets the criteria to be eligible to apply for rezone, we can deny it if there are reasons it does not make sense. CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION C-23-2017 PETITION BY T-MOBILE REQUESTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR ROOF MOUNTED ANTENNAS AT GRANGER MEDICAL. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 3725 WEST 4100 SOUTH ON 7.13 ACRES AND IS ZONED RB (RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS). (STAFF - JODY KNAPP AT 801-963-3497) Discussion: Jody Knapp said that small canister antennas will be reviewed by City staff. However, full array, large antennas need to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. This application is for a tripod mount with three antennas per sector (side). The antennas should be painted to match the building. The Planning Commission may wave screening requirements for the antennas if they feel it is more obtrusive. All equipment will be on the roof, sitting low enough to be hidden behind the parapet wall. DISCUSSION ITEM 2017 APA FALL CONFERENCE OCTOBER 5 AND 6 IN PARK CITY. (STEVE PASTORIK) There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________________ Brenda Turnblom, Administrative Assistant