Planning Commission Study Meeting

WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Study Session September 20, 2017 The meeting was called to order at 3:31 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, Cindy Wood, and Harold Woodruff ABSENT Martell Winters WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF Brock Anderson, Steve Lehman, and Brenda Turnblom WEST VALLEY CITY ADMINISTRATION Brandon Hill SUBDIVISION APPLICATION S-15-2017 JAKE HONE, REPRESENTING OAKWOOD HOMES, IS REQUESTING PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE THIRD AND FINAL PHASE OF THE VILLAGES AT WESTRIDGE PUD. THE SUBDIVISION WILL CONSIST OF 28 UNITS ON 3 ACRES. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED RM (MULTIPLE UNIT DWELLING RESIDENTIAL) AND IS LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 5260 SOUTH 5675 WEST. (STAFF - STEVE LEHMAN AT 801-963-3311) Planning Commission Study Session September 20, 2017 Page 2 Discussion: Steve Lehman gave a brief history of the lengthy project. He said Phase I was an attractive courtyard product that did not sell well. Phase II was a large, mansion style product, also difficult to sell. The concept for Phase III was modified to create relatively large units, up to 1,600 sqft in size, with two car garages and two parking spaces in front. Additional guest parking will be provided within the development. The units have many windows with lots of movement, great roof pitches, covered patios, and side entries. These units have been successful. The developer has dedicated a piece of property to the City for a park. CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS C-24-2017 PETITION BY SAMUEL WRIGHT REQUESTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR A NEW WAREHOUSING AND SHOP BUILDING. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 7079 WEST GATES AVENUE ON 0.38 ACRES AND IS ZONED M (MANUFACTURING). (STAFF - BROCK ANDERSON AT 801-963-3361) Discussion: Brock Anderson said this will be an 8,400 sqft. warehouse. A 6’ masonry wall is required along the south and east sides of the property along residential. City Code allows the applicant to seek a waiver or modification of the wall requirement if commercial use of the neighboring property is recommended in the General Plan. The applicant is proposing a modification to put in a chain link fence with slats along the east side. Brock Anderson reported the development agreement limits the hours of operation between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. A covered entry feature is required on the north side of the building. The development agreement also restricts certain uses on the property. Commissioner Woodruff asked if the building will be installed on the west property line. Brock Anderson said the building will be 6” from the property line. The owner owns the adjacent piece of property as well. Commissioner Woodruff mentioned there may be firewall issues between the two parcels. C-25-2017 PETITION BY WIND RIVER CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT REQUESTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 7104 WEST GATES AVE. ON 0.45 ACRES AND IS ZONED M (MANUFACTURING). (STAFF – BROCK ANDERSON AT 801-963-3361) Discussion: Brock Anderson mentioned a development agreement requires an 8’ precast concrete wall be installed on the property. The design of the wall is to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. Planning Commission Study Session September 20, 2017 Page 3 City Code requires 20’ of landscaping from the property line, which would significantly diminish this property. A variance was granted to put the 20’ of landscaping along the road, instead of on the property line. The owner would like to install a building in the future, at which time a conditional use amendment will need to be applied for. Brock Anderson has informed the applicant that no landscaping equipment may be stored on the property until it has been paved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________________ Brenda Turnblom, Administrative Assistant