Planning Commission Study Meeting

WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Study Meeting June 16, 2021 The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chair Meaders using Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/95328405803 WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS Brent Fuller, Mathew Lovato, David McEwen, Clover Meaders, Darrick Porter, Harold Woodruff, Cindy Wood and Martell Winters ABSENT Mathew Lovato, Cindy Wood and Darrick Porter WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF Jody Knapp, Steve Lehman, Steve Pastorik, Brock Anderson, and Kirsten Hunt WEST VALLEY CITY ADMINISTRATION Brandon Hill, Assistant City Attorney ZONE CHANGE APPLICATIONS Z-4-2021 Petition by GREG WILSON requesting a zone change from A (Agriculture, minimum lot size ½ acre) to BRP (Business/Research Park). The property is located at 1078 W Parkway Avenue on 0.1 acres. (Staff – Steve Pastorik at 801-963-3545 or steve.pastorik@wvc-ut.gov) Discussion: Steve Pastorik explained that the subject property had come before the Commission about a year ago requesting a rezone from A (Agriculture, minimum lot size ½ acre) to BRP (Business/Research Park). Steve said the rezone was granted. Steve said the owners have started to design this property and realized they would need more room to fit their plan, so they are requesting an additional 15 feet be added to the business/research park BRP zone. Steve explained that the subject property and the property to the east have the same owner and there will still be a 25-foot setback between the subject property, and the property to the east. GENERAL PLAN/ZONE CHANGE APPLICATIONS GPZ-12-2021 Petition by Petition by MARCO DIAZ requesting a General Plan change from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential (7 to 12 units/acre) and a zone change from C-2 (General Commercial) to RM (Multiple Unit Dwelling Residential). The property is located at 4612 West 3500 South on 1 acre. (Staff – Steve Pastorik at 801-963-3545 or steve.pastorik@wvc-ut.gov) Discussion: Steve explained this proposal is for a townhome development. He stated the property boundary goes out to the center of the 35th South. Steve said where this is already improved a right-of-way dedication would be required. Steve stated that a large amount of fill has been added to the property. This fill has raised the grade of the land significantly. Steve presented a photo that showed the property next to a surrounding fence, and they were almost the same height. Steve explained the applicant is proposing to remove the fill to bring the property back to the original grade. Steve stated the proposal is for three stories where the upper levels would project over the ground level. Steve pointed out some concerns. The west side of the property would be considered the rear setback and according to the ordinance the setback should be twenty-four feet and the concept plan is showing fifteen feet and this is a large reduction. Steve presented the submitted floor plans, one showing the proposed materials and the other the proposed design. He said that he would prefer the applicant provide one elevation or rendering showing both materials and design. So, if the Commission feels this is a good use for the site Steve will request a new rendering be submitted. Steve presented a slide depicting another option from staff. Instead of having front-loaded townhomes, having them be alley-loaded and facing the park. Steve said having the townhomes on one side will increase the setback. Commissioner McEwen asked what the proposed setback is on the west side of the subject property. Steve presented the concept plan once more and it shows the setback being 10 feet. Chair Meaders asked Steve if the alley-loaded townhomes that staff presented as an option would have the same number of units as the front-loaded townhomes proposed. Steve said that they would, he just wanted the Commission to see there are other options. SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS SMI-3-2021 Petition by GL HOME INVESTMENTS LLC is requesting preliminary approval for the Cottages on Merry Subdivision. The subdivision consists of 5 lots on 1.23 acres. The proposed subdivision is located at approximately 3420 South Merry Lane and is zoned R-1-8(Single Unit Dwelling Residential, minimum lot size 8,000 square feet). (Staff – Steve Lehman at 801-963-3311 or steve.lehman@wvc-ut.gov) Discussion: Steve Lehman said the LDS Church owned the subject property prior to a subdivision by meets and bounds, which severed the subject property off from the Church. Steve explained that the subject property was used as a community garden and eventually sold to the applicant. Steve stated that there had been trees recently added along Merry Lane, the east side of the property and staff would like them to remain if possible. He explained that Marry Lane, the street on the east side of the property, is improved with a curb, gutter, and sidewalk. However, Sunshine Drive, the road to the south of the property, has a gutter system but no sidewalk. Steve presented the proposed plan for the subdivision containing five lots. He said the applicant is requesting that lot 5 be a flag lot. He stated this request is not a problem where that lot is located on the back corner of the subject property. Steve explained the applicant would be required to install improvements on Sunshine Drive and any improvements on Marry Lane that are deficient, and lastly, some drainage issues. CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS CA-4-2021 Petition by ALIGNED DATA CENTERS requesting a conditional use amendment for a data center and outside storage. The property is located at 6368 W. Beagley Road on 5.65 acres and is zoned M (Manufacturing). (Staff – Jody Knapp at 801- 963-3497 or jody.knapp@wvc-ut.gov) Discussion: Jody Knapp explained the applicant purchased the subject property and they will be using the building that currently exists there. Jody stated that the applicant intends to put a data center at the subject location. She said the building is 98,000 square feet, and the applicant will be occupying about two-thirds of the building at this time because there is another company leasing the remainder of the building. Jody pointed out that the applicant has an option to buy the lease out if they can relocate them. Jody explained that this application is coming before the Commission because of their equipment yard located outside. She said this is a large building, and they will be using lots of power that will produce heat. Inside, they will house hundreds of server racks, and the equipment outside will cool down the equipment. Jody said there would be a wrought iron fence along the employee area to the south. She stated that a screening structure would be surrounding the outdoor equipment. The structure base will be four feet of concrete with a 19-foot metal screen structure on top of that, so more of a permanent fence. Jody explained that the data center would be using a significant amount of power; they will have their own power line connecting to the Rocky Mountain Power substation. She said this would require easements, and the applicant has been working closely with public works to accomplish that. C-14-2021 Petition by PETERSEN STAGGS ARCHITECTS requesting a conditional use for a multi-tenant retail center with drive-thru. The property is located at 2572 S. 5600 W. (Winco Pad E) on 1.45 acres and is zoned C2 (General Commercial). (Staff – Jody Knapp at 801-963-3497, jody.knapp@wvc-ut.gov) Discussion: Jody Knapp explained the subject property is within the 5600 West overlay zone. She said this proposal does include a drive-thru, and the overlay zone is subject to drive- thru and fast food standard restrictions. She explained there would be three tenants occupying the building. Jody stated the applicant would be restricting a bit of landscaping for the pad and adding in a different location, but the site's perimeter is fully landscaped. Jody explained the plans are showing three fast-food tenants with a drive-thru and having the drive-thru does not allow for more fast food tenants than other tenants. Jody has been working with the applicant extensively over the last three months. She has let the applicant know and is waiting to hear back from them about how they will address this issue. She said they need to comply with the code, and she will add this information to the staff report. Jody stated the building does meet the building relief standards; however, not the design standards. Jody believes they will add some color change to meet the design standard and follow the existing development agreement for the property. Jody pointed out that usually, they stagger the rooftops to comply with the design standards, and the applicant's plans are not showing that. She said if the Commission would like the roof changed, she will let the applicant know. Commissioner Woodruff said that he would have them adjust the roof to meet the ordinance. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kirsten Hunt, Administrative Assistant