SALT LAKE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes
451 South State Street, Room 126
Present from the Planning Commission were Chairperson Max Smith, Kay (berger) Arnold, Robert "Bip" Daniels, Jeff Jonas, Mary McDonald and Judi Short. Andrea Barrows, Craig Mariger and Arla Funk were excused.
Present from the Planning Staff were Planning Director Stephen Goldsmith, Deputy Planning Director Brent Wilde, Doug Wheelwright, Doug Dansie and Jackie Gasparik.
A roll is being kept of all that attended the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Smith called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Minutes are presented in agenda order, not necessarily as cases were heard by the Planning Commission. Tapes of the meeting will be retained in the Planning Office for a period of one year, after which, they will be erased.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from Thursday, June 15, 2000 and Thursday, July 13, 2000 were not ready for approval.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING – Petition No. 400-00-39 Kristaufs is requesting that a Class B. Private Club be allowed at 16 West Market Street. Section 6.08.120(C) of Salt Lake City Code allows liquor licenses to be located on minor streets, or interior to the block, upon receiving approval from the Planning Commission and the Mayor or Mayoral designee.
Mr. Doug Dansie presented the staff report outlining the major issues of the case, the findings of fact and the staff recommendation, a copy of which is filed with the minutes.
The Planning Commissioners then asked questions of Mr. Dansie relating to the petition.
Mr. Smith opened the hearing to the public and asked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission. Upon receiving no response, he closed the hearing to the public and opened it for Planning Commission discussion.
Motion for Petition No. 400-00-39:
Ms. Arnold moved, based on the findings of fact, to forward Petition No. 400-00-39 to the Mayor with a positive recommendation for the approval of a private club on an interior court not having frontage on a major street. Ms. Short seconded the motion. Ms. Arnold, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Jonas, Ms. McDonald and Ms. Short voted "Aye". Ms. Barrows, Ms. Funk and Mr. Mariger were not present. Mr. Smith, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING – Continuation of Case No. 410-463 by Mr. Bruce Newman of Neighborhood Housing Services requesting a conditional use for a reduced width public street for a proposed 19-lot residential development located at 433 North 600 West and 642 West 400 North. The Planning Commission is also being asked to give preliminary subdivision approval for the 19-lot residential development consisting of 9 single family dwellings and 10 townhouses that would be served by a reduced width public street. This project has been redesigned since the June 15 hearing.
Mr. Doug Wheelwright and Ms. Jackie Gasparik presented the staff report outlining the major issues of the case, the findings of fact and the staff recommendation, a copy of which is filed with the minutes. Mr. Wheelwright stated that at the time that this project was reviewed by the Planning Commission, there was discussion about the lack of visitor parking. Since that time, Neighborhood Housing Services has redesigned the townhouses to have one additional parking stall per unit for visitor parking.
The Planning Commissioners then asked questions of Ms. Gasparik relating to the case.
Mr. Bruce Newman, the petitioner, was present for this portion of the meeting and stated that he was in agreement with the staff recommendation.
The Planning Commissioners then discussed the new design which accommodates visitor parking and asked some questions of Mr. Newman relating to design.
Mr. Daniels stated that he favors the new design because he feels that if offers a better quality of life for the people who will live in the homes and the neighborhood.
Mr. Smith opened the hearing to the public and asked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission. Upon receiving no response, he closed the hearing to the public and opened it for Planning Commission discussion.
Mr. Smith stated that he feels that loss of storage is a good trade off for the one additional visitor parking stall.
Ms. Short feels that visitors are still going to have a difficult time finding a place to park because one side of the two car garage will more than likely get used for storage.
Ms. McDonald stated that she is concerned that the proposed project seems to be accommodating cars instead of focusing on public transit options.
Mr. Jonas stated that he also felt that the extra parking was not necessary. However, he feels that losing storage space to create additional parking is not a great hardship for the project.
Motion for Case No. 410-463:
Ms. Arnold moved, based on the findings of fact, to approve Case No. 410-463 for a reduced width public street and a preliminary subdivision subject to the following conditions as listed in the staff report:
1 Planning Director approval of the building materials, architecture and landscape plans.
2 Meeting other applicable City standards as identified by the various City departments/divisions.
Mr. Jonas seconded the motion. Ms. Arnold, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Jonas, Ms. McDonald and Ms. Short voted "Aye". Ms. Barrows, Ms. Funk and Mr. Mariger were not present. Mr. Smith, as Chair, did not vote. The motion passed.
Mr. Smith then took a moment to applaud Mr. Newman on being innovative in designing a terrific project that looks to be very livable.
PUBLIC HEARING – Petition No. 400-00-32 by Mr. Russ Naylor requesting an amendment to lots #2 and B of the Scenic Circle Subdivision located at 2034 South Scenic Circle (2797 East). Proposed changes to the original subdivision plat and approval include the following: 1) Combine lots #2 and B and extend the buildable area to the west. 2) Amend and reconfigure the buildable and non-buildable areas on lot #2 to accommodate the site plan for the proposed dwelling. 3) Consider transfers in the existing public open space and vegetation preservation easement areas as determined in the original subdivision approval and plat, and 4) Dedication of a public pedestrian walkway along the East boundary of lot #2 to facilitate public access to the foothills in the vicinity.
Mr. Smith noted that this request has been postponed until a future Planning Commission meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Rocky Anderson addressed the Planning Commission by stating that he appreciates all the good work that is being done and the incredible amount of time that each person donates. Mayor Anderson feels that there is no important function right now in our City government than planning. He also feels that this is a pivotal time in a number of ways such as revitalization of Downtown, building up our neighborhoods – particularly on the west side, and doing infill development by creating denser more transit oriented development rather than opting for the sprawl. Mayor Anderson continued by stating that he realizes that the actions made by the Planning Commission clearly impacts the quality of life for our neighborhoods and there is nothing more important than that. He then told the Planning Commission that he hopes that everyone can work together closely and if the Planning Commission had any concerns, they could come to him.
Ms. McDonald asked Mayor Anderson to explain the Administration's overall policy. Mayor Anderson responded by stating that perhaps it would be helpful to put in writing the direction that the Administration would like to see planning go in this community as well as regional cooperation.
Resignation of Stephen Snelgrove
Mr. Goldsmith noted to the Planning Commission that Mr. Snelgrove had resigned from his duties as a Planning Commissioner due to a busy schedule. Mr. Goldsmith then stated that a reception will be held in the near future to honor Mr. Snelgrove as well as Ms. Kirk and Mr. Steed who have recently left the Planning Commission.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.