Planning Commission Study Meeting

WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Study Meeting August 21, 2019 After touring the new Public Safety Building, the meeting was called to order at 5:17 p.m. by Clover Meaders at 3600 Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, Utah. WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS Brent Fuller, David McEwen, Mathew Lovato, Clover Meaders, Darrick Porter, Cindy Wood, and Harold Woodruff ABSENT Martell Winters WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF Jody Knapp, Steve Pastorik, and Brenda Turnblom CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS C-13-2019 PETITION BY TRUCKPRO, LLC REQUESTING CONDITIONAL USE FOR EXPANSION PARKING FOR UTAH TANK AND TRAILER. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 2303 SOUTH 5370 WEST ON 5 ACRES AND IS ZONED M (MANUFACTURING). (STAFF - JODY KNAPP AT 801-963-3497) Discussion: Jody Knapp said TruckPro sells petroleum tanks, pneumatic trailers and trucks, and provides service and parts. Landscaping will be extended along the frontage of the property. CA-5-2019 PETITION BY WEST VALLEY CITY, REVIEWING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE INDOOR SWAP MEET. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 1500 WEST 3500 SOUTH IN THE C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONE ON 5.8 ACRES. (STAFF - JODY KNAPP AT 801- 963-3497) Discussion: Jody Knapp said the site was developed as a Bobcos grocery store in Planning Commission Study Meeting August 21, 2019 Page 2 1965. Because the development predated any neighboring residential properties, there were no wall or landscaping requirements. The indoor swap meet was established in 2002. At that time, City code did not require landscaping or screening. The requirement for a block wall was waived. Instead, the existing wood fence was to be maintained. Jody Knapp said she cannot find any previous landscaping requirements in any of the minutes or on the site plan. Jody Knapp said there have been over 400 calls for police service along this corner of property just this year. Calls for service include traffic accidents, disturbing the peace, transients, trespassing, domestic violence, civil welfare checks, pedestrian stops, and abandoned vehicles. Jody Knapp explained that many people wander from the Jordan River and there is cross traffic between the liquor store and the four plexes. Jody Knapp acknowledged we are now pulling the conditional use to review the original conditions. We see the original conditions are not working and need to be corrected. The property has not been maintained. Weeds need to be removed and there are missing sections of fencing. Behind the building looks terrible. Transients sleep on the old loading dock. Jody Knapp related that the owner was cited as part of the 3500 South clean-up. Just fixing the wood fence will not work. Something more substantial is needed. Jody Knapp mentioned that she met with the owner to determine how to remedy the problems. She reported that the owner agrees to put in a wall. In addition, lighting needs to be fixed and security added. Steve Pastorik explained that for the past two years, Planning and Zoning has branched out into more proactive enforcement. Last year our effort was along Redwood Road. Ricardo Ramos has done a great job doing enforcement along 3500 South. We are seeing significant progress. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________________ Brenda Turnblom, Administrative Assistant