Planning Commission Study Meeting

MINUTES OF THE WEST VALLEY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY MEETING JANUARY 22, 2025 THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MET IN STUDY SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025 AT 3:31 PM IN WEST VALLEY CITY HALL, 3600 CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD, SUITE 220, WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AND CONDUCTED BY CHAIR MATTHEW LOVATO. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: Mathew Lovato, Chair Cindy Wood, Vice Chair Martel Winters, Commissioner Darrick Porter, Commissioner Harold Woodruff, Commissioner Nancy Drozdek, Commissioner Renee Layton, Commissioner Rob Durfee, Commissioner PLANNING DIVISION STAFF PRESENT: Steve Pastorik, CED Director Brock Anderson, P&Z Senior Planner Jody Knapp, P&Z Zoning Administrator Steve Lehman, P&Z Planning Manager Julie Davis, P&Z Administrative Assistant LEGAL DEPARTMENT PRESENT: Brandon Hill, Assistant City Attorney PRESENTATIONS: 1) GPZ-8-2024: Petition by DAI requesting a General Plan change from Commercial/Light Manufacturing to Medium Density Residential (7 to 12 units/acre) and a zone change from A (Agricultural, minimum lot size ½ acre) to RM (Multiple Unit Dwelling Residential). The property is located at 2996 South Redwood Road on 2.48 acres. Staff – Steve Pastorik at 801-963-3545 or steve.pastorik@wvc-ut.gov. Steve Pastorik presented development revisions since the last meeting. The developer has added more windows on the townhomes and to the garage doors, more brick to meet the 20% exterior requirement, sidewalk on one side of each street, and an amenity area with a playground and fire pit. Steve explained that if the developer cannot secure an easement with Rocky Mountain Power, the number of units would need to be reduced proportionally while maintaining the same parking ratio and open space. One commission member raised a concern that one-car garages may be insufficient for future residents' parking needs as household sizes grow over time, noting the streets are too narrow for on-street parking. 2) PUD-1-2025: Brandon Parr with Edge Homes is requesting preliminary approval for the Solari PUD Subdivision. The subdivision will consist of 245 townhome units, Minutes of Planning Commission Study Meeting January 22, 2025 Page 1 of 2  40 condominium units and 11 single family lots. The property is located at 3688 South Redwood Road is 26.1 acres in size and is zoned RM. Staff-Steve Lehman at 801-963-3311 or steve.lehman@wvc-ut.gov. Steve Lehman presented the redevelopment of the Redwood Drive-in property named Solari PUD, which was approved for 300 units but will have 245 townhomes, 40 condominiums, and 11 single-family homes. The development includes a 4500 square foot clubhouse, a pool, pickleball courts, and a central playground area. The residences include a mix of unit sizes and designs, with varying colors and elevations. The development will have public streets with the HOA maintaining the front yards of all units including the single-family homes. On the north side of the development a new vinyl fence will be installed, along with a detention basin. On the west side there will be no access onto 1950 West. The developer will need to work with the City to gain access on Redwood Road and install a sidewalk and park strip along 3800 South. The developer has met with the fire department to ensure compliance with their requirements and have attained a soil test to ensure basements can be built. Steve expressed concerns about the walkway going to/from the elementary school crosswalk being between two single family properties, suggesting a shift to the north property line to avoid it being between two homeowners. He also discussed the need for speed tables to slow down traffic, for additional right-of-way dedication on 1950 West, and the potential for snow stacking. There being no further business of the West Valley City Planning Commission meeting of Wednesday, January 22, 2025 it was adjourned at 4:45 PM. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true, accurate and complete record of the proceedings of the Study Meeting of the West Valley City Planning Commission held Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Respectfully submitted, Julie Davis Julie Davis, Admin Assistant Minutes of Planning Commission Study Meeting January 22, 2025 Page 2 of 2